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Published on 2/27/2006 in the Prospect News Biotech Daily and Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Vastox settles £10.45 million private placement of stock

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, Feb. 27 - Vastox plc said it wrapped a £10.45 million private placement.

The company issued 5,903,955 shares at 177p each to institutional investors.

Proceeds from the deal will be used to accelerate the development of the company's lead therapeutic product in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Evolution Securities Ltd. was the placement agent.

Based in Abingdon, England, Vastox provides screening services to pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. The company also conducts drug discovery programs in selected areas.

Issuer:Vastox plc
Issue:Stock
Amount:£10.45 million
Shares:5,903,955
Price:177p
Warrants:No
Placement agent:Evolution Securities Ltd.
Settlement date:Feb. 27
Stock symbol:London: VOX
Stock price:191.6p at close Feb. 24

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