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Published on 5/11/2015 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

Nanosphere plans $4.4 million registered direct offering of preferreds

Convertible preferreds sold with warrants via agent H.C. Wainwright

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., May 11 – Nanosphere, Inc. arranged a $4.4 million registered direct offering of convertible preferred stock on May 11, according to an 8-K filed Wednesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The preferreds are convertible into a total of 1,168,659 common shares at $3.765 per share, which is a 3.43% premium to the May 8 closing share price of $3.64.

Investors also will receive warrants for 1,168,659 shares, with each warrant exercisable at $3.65 for five years. The strike price is a 0.28% premium to the May 8 closing price.

H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC is the agent.

Settlement is expected May 14.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and working capital.

The Northbrook, Ill.-based company develops and commercializes advanced molecular diagnostics systems.

Issuer:Nanosphere, Inc.
Issue:Convertible preferred stock
Amount:$4.4 million
Conversion price:$3.765
Conversion ratio:Into a total of 1,168,659 common shares
Warrants:For 1,168,659 shares
Warrant expiration:Five years
Warrant strike price:$3.65
Agent:H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC
Pricing date:May 11
Settlement date:May 14
Stock symbol:Nasdaq: NSPH
Stock price:$3.64 at close May 8
Market capitalization:$22.66 million

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