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Published on 10/27/2010 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

Endologix to pocket $15 million through private placement of shares

Deal negotiated with Essex Woodlands in conjunction with acquisition

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., Oct. 27 - Endologix, Inc. settled a private placement of stock on Oct. 27, according to an 8-K filed Wednesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The placement was arranged concurrent with the company's planned merger with Nepal Acquisition Corp., under which Nepal Acquisition will merge with and into Nellix, Inc., a company subsidiary.

In the placement, the company will sell 3,170,577 common shares at $4.731 per share to Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VII, LP for $15 million. The price per share is a 47.25% discount to $5.14, the Oct. 26 closing share price.

Following the placement, two new members, designated by Essex Woodlands, will be appointed to the company's board of directors.

Irvine, Calif.-based Endologix develops minimally invasive treatments for vascular diseases.

Issuer:Endologix, Inc.
Issue:Common stock
Amount:$15 million
Shares:3,170,577
Price:$4.731
Warrants:No
Investor:Essex Woodlands Health Ventures Fund VII, LP
Settlement date:Oct. 27
Stock symbol:Nasdaq: ELGX
Stock price:$5.27 at close Oct. 27
Market capitalization:$258.02 million

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