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Published on 8/4/2005 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: WorldGate closes $17.5 million private placement of stock

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, Aug. 3 - WorldGate Communications Inc. said it has wrapped a private placement for $17.5 million.

The company sold 4,666,667 shares at $3.75 each to a group of institutional investors led by funds managed by Satellite Asset Management LP.

The investors also received warrants for 1,633,333 shares, exercisable at $5.00 each for five years. Also, the investors were granted an additional investment right for 1,554,000 additional shares, exercisable at $4.12 each.

SG Cowen & Co., LLC was the placement agent.

Trevose, Pa.-based WorldGate develops wireless phone and video phone products. The proceeds will be used for research and development and for working capital.

Issuer:WorldGate Communications Inc.
Issue:Stock
Amount:$17.5 million
Shares:4,666,667
Price:$3.75
Warrants:For 1,633,333 shares
Warrant expiration:Five years
Warrant strike price:$5.00
Investors:Satellite Asset Management LP (lead)
Placement agent:SG Cowen & Co., LLC
Settlement date:Aug. 3
Stock price:$4.25 at close Aug. 3

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