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Published on 8/31/2005 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Viper Powersports raises $18.9 million from stock offering, equity line

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, Aug. 31 - Viper Powersports Inc. said it has completed two private placements for $18.9 million.

The company raised $15 million from a standby equity distribution agreement with Cornell Capital Partners, LP.

Under the two-year agreement, Cornell may buy shares of Viper at a 4% discount to the current market price. Viper may only sell up to $500,000 in shares in any draw.

Also, the company sold 1 million shares at $3.90 each.

Bathgate Capital Partners was the placement agent for the stock offering.

In other news, Viper said it plans to submit an application to list its stock on the Archipelago Exchange.

The proceeds from the financing round will be used to launch the company's motorcycle product line.

Based in Minneapolis, Viper Powersports makes custom motorcycles and associated products.

Equity agreement

Issuer:Viper Powersports Inc.
Issue:Standby equity distribution agreement
Amount:$15 million
Price:4% discount to current market price
Tenor:Two years
Warrants:No
Investor:Cornell Capital Partners, LP
Settlement date:Aug. 31
Stock price:$6.50 at close Aug. 30
Stock
Issuer:Viper Powersports Inc.
Issue:Stock
Amount:$3.9 million
Shares:1 million
Price:$3.90
Warrants:No
Placement agent:Bathgate Capital Partners
Settlement date:Aug. 31
Stock price:$6.50 at close Aug. 30

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