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Published on 5/1/2012 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

Dara BioSciences settles $10.25 million public offering of preferreds

Offering sells series B-2 convertible preferreds, warrants in units

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., May 1 - Dara BioSciences, Inc. said it raised $10.25 million through a public offering of series B-2 convertible preferred stock on April 26. The offering priced April 16 and was conducted by Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc.

The company sold 10,250 units of one series B-2 convertible preferred share and warrants for 10.25 million common shares.

Half of the warrants are each exercisable at $1.00, with the remainder exercisable at $1.25. The strike prices represent 5.26% and 31.58% premiums to the April 13 closing share price of $0.95.

Proceeds will be used for the commercial launches of Soltamox and general corporate purposes.

Based in Raleigh, N.C., Dara is a pharmaceutical company that acquires therapeutic molecules and medical technologies.

Issuer:Dara BioSciences, Inc.
Issue:Units of one series B-2 convertible preferred share and warrants for 10.25 million common shares
Amount:$10.25 million
Units:10,250
Warrants:For 10.25 million shares (per unit)
Warrant strike price:$1.00, $1.25
Agent:Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc.
Pricing date:April 16
Settlement date:April 26
Stock symbol:Nasdaq: DARA
Stock price:$0.95 at close April 13
Market capitalization:$6.34 million

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