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Published on 6/6/2012 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

American Superconductor negotiates $10 million loan with Hercules

Deal also includes warrant for 139,276 shares, exercisable at $3.59

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., June 6 - American Superconductor Corp. negotiated a $10 million term loan with Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. on June 5, according to an 8-K filed Wednesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The loan matures on Dec. 1, 2014. Interest on the loan accrues at a floating rate equal to 11% plus the percentage by which the Prime rate exceeds 3.75%.

Hercules also received a warrant for 139,276 shares, which is exercisable at $3.59 until Dec. 5, 2017. The strike price reflects an 8.88% discount to the June 4 closing share price of $3.94.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

Based in Devens, Mass., American Superconductor provides megawatt-scale services for wind power.

Issuer:American Superconductor Corp.
Issue:Term loan
Amount:$10 million
Maturity:Dec. 1, 2014
Coupon:11% plus the percentage by which the Prime rate exceeds 3.75%
Warrants:For 139,276 shares
Warrant expiration:Dec. 5, 2017
Warrant strike price:$3.59
Investor:Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.
Settlement date:June 5
Stock symbol:Nasdaq: AMSC
Stock price:$3.94 at close June 4
Market capitalization:$206.37 million

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