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Published on 4/5/2012 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

InspireMD settles $11.7 million 8% convertibles sale for $11 million

Original issue discount debentures sold by Oppenheimer, JMP Securities

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., April 5 - InspireMD, Inc. said it completed a private placement of $11.7 million of original issue discount senior secured convertible debentures, which were sold at a discount for $11 million.

The 8% debentures are convertible into common stock at $1.75 per share and due April 5, 2014. The company may force conversion, and the notes may be put at 112 plus interest after 18 months.

The investors also received 50% warrant coverage. The warrants are each exercisable at $1.80 for five years.

The strike price is a 28.57% premium to the April 4 closing share price of $1.40. The conversion price is a 25% premium to that price.

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. was the lead agent; JMP Securities LLC was co-lead placement agent.

Proceeds will be used for clinical trials, expanding sales and marketing and general working capital.

InspireMD is a Tel Aviv, Israel, medical device company developing its proprietary stent system technology, MGuard.

Issuer:InspireMD, Inc.
Issue:Original issue discount senior secured convertible debentures
Amount:$11.7 million
Maturity:April 5, 2014
Coupon:8%
Price:$11 million
Conversion price:$1.75
Call:Yes
Put:At 112, after 18 months
Warrants:50% coverage
Warrant expiration:Five years
Warrant strike price:$1.80
Agents:Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (lead), JMP Securities LLC (co-lead)
Settlement date:April 5
Stock symbol:OTCBB: NSPR
Stock price:$1.40 at close April 4
Market capitalization:$98.86 million

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