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Published on 8/19/2005 in the Prospect News Biotech Daily and Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Vyteris undertakes private placement of convertibles for $10 million

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, Aug. 19 - Vyteris Holdings (Nevada), Inc. said it plans to conduct a private placement of convertible debentures for $10 million.

The debentures, which will be sold to a limited number of accredited investors, bear interest at 8% annually, mature in three years and are convertible into a total of 4,166,667 common shares at $2.40 each.

The investors will also receive warrants for 2,083,333 shares, exercisable at $2.88 each, a 20% premium to the conversion price, for seven years.

The investors have the option to buy up to $5 million in additional principal of the debentures.

The proceeds, together with a $1 million convertible debenture the company sold earlier this month, will be used for general corporate purposes.

Vyteris, based in Fair Lawn, N.J., develops non-invasive drug delivery products.

Issuer:Vyteris Holdings (Nevada), Inc.
Issue:Convertible debentures
Amount:$10 million
Maturity:Three years
Coupon:8%
Price:Par
Yield:8%
Conversion price:$2.40
Conversion ratio:Into 4,166,667 common shares
Warrants:For 2,083,333 shares
Warrant expiration:Seven years
Warrant strike price:$2.88
Pricing date:Aug. 19
Stock price:$2.40 at close Aug. 19

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