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Published on 1/18/2011 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

Fibrocell concludes $1.48 million private placement of equity units

Biotechnology company sells units to finance its working capital needs

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., Jan. 18 - Fibrocell Science, Inc. settled a private placement of series D convertible preferred stock on Dec. 27, according to an 8-K filed Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The deal raised a total of $1.48 million.

The company sold 1,480 preferreds at $1,000 per preferred.

Investors also received warrants for 2.96 million common shares, which are exercisable at $0.50 per share for five years. The strike price reflects a 1.96% discount to the Dec. 23 closing share price of $0.51.

Each 6% preferred is convertible into common shares at an initial conversion price of $0.50 per share, which is also a 1.96% discount to the Dec. 23 closing share price.

Proceeds will be used for working capital.

Fibrocell is a biotechnology company based in Exton, Pa.

Issuer:Fibrocell Science, Inc.
Issue:Series D convertible preferred stock
Amount:$1.48 million
Shares:1,480
Price:$1,000
Dividends:6%
Conversion price:$0.50
Warrants:For 2.96 million shares
Warrant expiration:Five years
Warrant strike price:$0.50
Settlement date:Dec. 27
Stock symbol:OTCBB: FCSC
Stock price:$0.55 at close Dec. 27
Market capitalization:$13.24 million

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