Offering garners investments from Difference Capital, Zolt-Gilburne
By Devika Patel
Knoxville, Tenn., Aug. 20 - ePals Corp. said it raised $650,000 in the sixth tranche of a $10 million non-brokered private placement of senior secured convertible debentures. The deal priced for $10 million on March 13 and raised $3 million on March 21, $2 million on April 23, $1.5 million on May 10, $1.25 million on May 31 and $1.25 million on Aug. 6.
The convertible debentures initially mature on Oct. 31, 2014, which may be extended to Oct. 31, 2016. The securities accrue interest at 10% per year. They may be converted into common shares at $0.40 per share, a 233.33% premium to the March 12 closing share price of $0.12.
After Oct. 31, 2014, the company may force conversion. It may redeem the debentures after Oct. 31, 2015.
Difference Capital Funding Inc. and Zolt-Gilburne 2012 Family Trust were among the investors. ZG Ventures, LLC invested $1.9 million.
Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and working capital.
The education media company is based in Washington, D.C.
| Issuer: | ePals Corp.
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| Issue: | Senior secured convertible debentures
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| Amount: | $10 million
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| Maturity: | Oct. 31, 2014, extendable to Oct. 31, 2016
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| Coupon: | 10%
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| Conversion price: | $0.40
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| Conversion premium: | 233.33%
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| Call option: | After Oct. 31, 2015
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| Warrants: | No
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| Agent: | Non-brokered
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| Investors: | Difference Capital Funding Inc. and Zolt-Gilburne 2012 Family Trust, ZG Ventures, LLC (for $1.9 million)
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| Pricing date: | March 13
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| Settlement dates: | March 21 (for $3 million), April 23 (for $2 million), May 10 (for $1.5 million), May 31 (for $1.25 million), Aug. 6 (for $1.25 million), Aug. 20 (for $650,000)
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| Stock symbol: | OTCBB: EPCPF
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| Stock price: | $0.12 at close March 12
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| Market capitalization: | $13.35 million
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