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Published on 10/8/2008 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Ascent secures $15 million in private placement of shares

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., Oct. 8 - Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. will complete a $15 million private placement of stock on Oct. 8, according to an 8-K filed Wednesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The company sold 2,421,801 shares to Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS, a subsidiary of Norsk Hydro ASA.

Norsk Hydro bought the shares using a second option granted in a March 2007 private placement. The option allows it to buy shares and class B warrants to allow it to maintain ownership of up to 35% of each of the securities.

Located in Littleton, Colo., Ascent develops thin-film photovoltaic materials.

Issuer:Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
Issue:Stock
Amount:$15 million
Shares:2,421,801
Warrants:No
Investor:Norsk Hydro Produksjon AS
Settlement date:Oct. 8
Stock symbol:Nasdaq: ASTI
Stock price:$4.28 at close Oct. 8

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