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Published on 3/17/2008 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Vertical Communications secures $5.25 million from sale of convertibles

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., March 17 - Vertical Communications, Inc. negotiated a $5.25 million private placement of short-term subordinated convertible promissory notes.

The notes are due on demand, bear interest at 15% and are automatically convertible into series F preferred stock upon a qualifying investment of $1 million by one of the company's shareholders.

Upon conversion, the notes will have similar terms to the company's previously issued series E preferred stock, along with warrants to purchase common shares. If no qualifying investment is made within 60 days, the notes will automatically convert into series F preferred stock but as subordinated to some of the company's more senior debt.

Located in Cambridge, Mass., Vertical develops hardware and software used in the communications sector.

Issuer:Vertical Communications, Inc.
Issue:Short-term subordinated convertible promissory notes
Amount:$5.25 million
Maturity:On demand
Coupon:15%
Price:Par
Yield:15%
Warrants:Upon conversion
Pricing date:March 17
Stock symbol:OTCBB: VRCC
Stock price:$0.42 at close March 17

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