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Published on 10/4/2006 in the Prospect News Biotech Daily and Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Acorda secures $31.5 million from private placement of stock

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, Oct. 4 - Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. is gearing up to close a $31.5 million private placement.

The shares in the deal are being sold at $9.75 each, but the exact number of shares being sold could not be determined by press time Wednesday.

Proceeds from the deal will be used for sales and marketing activities, for clinical and preclinical programs and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Located in Hawthorne, N.Y., Acorda is a biopharmaceutical company focused on treatments for multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries and nervous system disorders.

Issuer:Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.
Issue:Stock
Amount:$31.5 million
Price:$9.75
Warrants:No
Announcement date:Oct. 4
Stock symbol:Nasdaq: ACOR
Stock price:$10.50 at close Oct. 4

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