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Published on 3/18/2009 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: KongZhong sells $6.8 million 8% convertibles

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., March 18 - KongZhong Corp. said it sold $6.8 million of five-year 8% convertible senior notes to Nokia Growth Partners. The deal priced on Feb. 18.

The notes may be prepaid after three years.

The company also issued warrants for 2 million American Depositary Shares, exercisable at $5.00 for five years.

Beijing, China's KongZhong provides interactive entertainment, media and community services through multiple technology platforms to mobile phone users.

Issuer:KongZhong Corp.
Issue:Convertible senior notes
Amount:$6.8 million
Maturity:Five years
Coupon:8%
Price:Par
Yield:8%
Warrants:For 2 million American Depositary Shares
Warrant expiration:Five years
Warrant strike price:$5.00
Investor:Nokia Growth Partners
Pricing date:Feb. 18
Settlement date:March 18
Stock symbol:Nasdaq: KONG
Stock price:$4.32 at close Feb. 18
Market capitalization:$180 million

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