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Published on 2/26/2008 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Lotus takes in $5 million from convertible preferreds sale

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., Feb. 26 - Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. raised $5 million in a private placement of series A convertible redeemable preferred stock, according to an 8-K filed Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The company sold 5,747,118 shares at $0.87 apiece. Investors also received warrants for 2,873,553 common shares, which are exercisable at $1.20 for five years.

The shares have an 8% coupon and are convertible into common shares. For a period of 90 days after Feb. 25, 2010, they may redeemed at the investor's option at $0.87 per share.

Lotus, based in Boca Raton, Fla., develops over-the-counter medications for distribution to the People's Republic of China.

Issuer:Lotus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Issue:Series A convertible redeemable preferred stock
Amount:$5 million
Shares:5,747,118
Price:$0.87
Coupon:8%
Conversion price:$0.87
Warrants:For 2,873,553 shares
Warrant expiration:Five years
Warrant strike price:$1.20
Settlement date:Feb. 25
Stock symbol:OTCBB: LTUS
Stock price:$0.81 at close Feb. 25

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