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Published on 3/3/2006 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: CanArgo to raise $13 million from private placement of convertibles

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, March 3 - CanArgo Energy Corp. said it has entered into agreements for a $13 million private placement of subordinated guaranteed convertible notes.

The notes are due Sept. 1, 2009 and are convertible at $1.37 each.

The notes bear interest at 3% annually through Dec. 31, 2006 and at 10% annually through maturity. The notes are callable after March 1, 2007 at 105% of face value, declining by 1% every six months.

The investors will receive warrants for 13 million shares, exercisable for two years at $1.37 each.

Proceeds will be used to develop the company's Kyzyloi gas field in the Republic of Kazakhstan and to explore programs in Kazakhstan through Tethys Petroleum Investments Ltd.

New York-based CanArgo is an oil and natural gas exploration company.

Issuer:CanArgo Energy Corp.
Issue:Subordinated guaranteed convertible notes
Amount:$13 million
Maturity:Sept. 1, 2009
Coupon:3% through Dec. 31, 2006; 10% annually thereafter
Conversion price:$1.37
Call:Callable after March 1, 2007 at 105% of face value plus interest, declining by 1% every six months
Warrants:For 13 million shares
Warrant expiration;Two years
Warrant strike price:$1.37
Announcement date:March 3
Stock symbol:Amex: CNR
Stock price:$1.16 at close March 3

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