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Published on 1/9/2008 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Avistar closes $7 million private placement of convertibles

By Laura Lutz

Des Moines, Jan. 9 - Avistar Communications Corp. settled a private placement of convertible subordinated secured notes for $7 million, according to an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Baldwin Enterprises, Inc., a subsidiary of Leucadia National Corp., subscribed for $4 million. Directors Gerald Burnett, R. Stephen Heinrichs, William Campbell, Simon Moss and Craig Heimark also participated in the placement.

The notes mature on Jan. 4, 2010 and bear interest at 4.5% per year. Beginning one year after issuance, they will be convertible into common stock at $0.70 per share.

Interest is payable semiannually.

Proceeds will be used for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes.

Avistar is a software company based in San Mateo, Calif.

Issuer:Avistar Communications Corp.
Issue:Convertible subordinated secured notes
Amount:$7 million
Maturity:Jan. 4, 2010
Coupon:4.5%
Price:Par
Conversion price:$0.70, beginning one year after conversion
Investors:Baldwin Enterprises, Inc. (lead); Gerald Burnett; R. Stephen Heinrichs; William Campbell; Simon Moss; Craig Heimark
Settlement date:Jan. 4
Stock symbol:Nasdaq: AVSR
Stock price:$0.38 at close Jan. 4

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