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Published on 6/17/2008 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Accentia Biopharmaceuticals to sell $8.5 million of discounted convertibles

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., June 17 - Accentia Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. said it will sell $8.5 million in discounted secured convertible debentures in a private placement, which will settle Tuesday.

The debentures are convertible into common stock at $1.10 per share.

After six months, the debentures will amortize through 30 equal installments.

The company may redeem the debentures at 110% of the outstanding principal.

The debentures were issued at an 8% original issue discount and bear interest at an annual rate of 8%, payable monthly starting one year from closing.

The offering includes warrants for approximately 2.8 million common shares, exercisable at $1.21 for six years.

Rodman & Renshaw, LLC is the agent.

Proceeds will be used to support development, regulatory and partnering strategies for SinuNase and Revimmune and support general operations.

Accentia is a biopharmaceutical company based in Tampa, Fla.

Issuer:Accentia Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
Issue:Convertible debentures
Amount:$8.5 million
Coupon:8%
Price:92
Conversion price:$1.10
Redemption premium:110%
Warrants:For approximately 2.8 million shares
Warrant expiration:Six years
Warrant strike price:$1.21
Agent:Rodman & Renshaw, LLC
Announcement date:June 17
Settlement date:June 17
Stock symbol:Nasdaq: ABPI
Stock price:$1.28 at close June 16

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