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Published on 4/16/2007 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Viragen raises $3 million from private placement of units

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, April 16 - Viragen, Inc. wrapped a $3 million private placement of units comprised of series K cumulative convertible preferred stock and warrants.

The company sold 30,000 units to RAB Capital plc, a London-based institutional investor.

The 18% preferreds are convertible into common shares at $0.10 each.

Each unit also included warrants for 500 shares, exercisable at $0.10 apiece for five years.

Proceeds will be used for manufacturing and licensing its Multiferon product, as well as for candidate research and development programs and for working capital.

Based in Plantation, Fla., Viragen develops treatments for cancer and viral diseases.

Issuer:Viragen, Inc.
Issue:Units of series K cumulative convertible preferred stock and 500 warrants
Amount:$3 million
Units:30,000
Price:$100
Dividend:18%
Conversion price:$0.10
Warrants:For 500 shares per unit
Warrant expiration:Five years
Warrant strike price:$0.10
Investor:RAB Capital plc
Settlement date:April 16
Stock symbol:Amex: VRA
Stock price:$0.086 at close April 13

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