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Published on 12/14/2007 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Spicy Pickle raises $5.99 million from placement of units

By Laura Lutz

Des Moines, Dec. 14 - Spicy Pickle Franchising, Inc. closed a private placement of units for $5.99 million, according to a news release.

The company sold 705 units at $8,500 apiece.

Each unit consists of one convertible preferred share and 7,500 warrants.

The preferreds bear dividends at 5% in the first and second years and at 7.5% in the third year. Each preferred share is convertible into 10,000 shares at $0.85 per share.

Each warrant is exercisable for one share at $1.60 for five years.

Two of Spicy Pickle's board members and their immediate families invested $1.3 million in the placement.

The Denver-based restaurant operator will use the proceeds to accelerate its development.

Issuer:Spicy Pickle Franchising, Inc.
Issue:Units of one convertible preferred share and 7,500 warrants
Amount:$5,992,000
Units:705
Price:$8,500
Conversion ratio:Each preferred into 10,000 shares
Conversion price:$0.85
Dividend:5% in first two years, 7.5% in third year
Warrants:7,500 per unit
Warrant expiration:Five years
Warrant strike price:$1.60
Announcement date:Dec. 14
Stock symbol:OTCBB: SPKL
Stock price:$1.11 at close Dec. 14

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