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Published on 10/5/2005 in the Prospect News Biotech Daily and Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Akers Biosciences raises $2.5 million from convertible debentures

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, Oct. 5 - Akers Biosciences, Inc. said it has completed a private placement of convertible debentures with a fund managed by Southridge Capital Management LLC.

The 9% debentures are convertible into common shares at £1.00 each.

Southridge also received warrants, exercisable at 80p each.

The full details of the offering could not be determined Wednesday.

In other news, Akers said it has received an initial $2.1 million order for its Tri-Cholesterol Check home cholesterol test from a U.S.-based retailer.

Based in London, Akers develops screening and testing products.

Issuer:Akers Biosciences, Inc.
Issue:Convertible debentures
Amount:$2.5 million
Coupon:9%
Price:Par
Yield:9%
Conversion price:£1.00
Warrants:Yes
Warrant strike price:80p
Investor:Southridge Capital Management LLC
Settlement date:Oct. 5
Stock price:86p at close Oct. 4

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