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Published on 3/17/2014 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

Alphatec Spine secures $50 million through 8.75% incremental financing

Deal with Deerfield expires on Jan. 30, 2015, also includes warrants

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., March 17 - Alphatec Spine, Inc. may raise $50 million through an 8.75% financing with Deerfield Management Co., according to a press release from the investor.

Alphatec Spine may draw up to $50 million in one or more increments until Jan. 30, 2015. With each increment, Deerfield will receive a 2.5% transaction fee.

The investor also will receive up to 16.25 million six-year warrants.

Proceeds will be used to satisfy obligations arising out of the OrthoTec, LLC litigation and provide growth capital for commercial activities.

Alphatec Spine is a subsidiary of Alphatec Holdings, Inc., a Carlsbad, Calif.-based medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spine disorders, with a focus on treating conditions related to the aging spine.

Issuer:Alphatec Spine, Inc.
Issue:Financing
Amount:$50 million
Tenor:Jan. 30, 2015
Coupon:8.75%
Warrants:Up to 16.25 million warrants
Warrant expiration:Six years
Investor:Deerfield Management Co.
Fees:2.5%
Settlement date:March 17
Stock symbol:Nasdaq: ATEC
Stock price:$1.39 at close March 14
Market capitalization:$154.21 million

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