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Published on 1/25/2005 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Beard raises $2.1 million in private placement of convertibles

By Sheri Kasprzak

Atlanta, Jan. 25 - The Beard Co. has wrapped a private placement of five-year convertibles for $2.1 million.

The company sold convertible subordinated notes to a group of private investors.

The notes bear interest at 12% annually, mature Feb. 15, 2010 and are convertible into common shares at $1 each.

Based in Oklahoma City, The Beard Co. is focused on coal reclamation activities, carbon dioxide gas production, the construction of fertilizer plants in China and developing business opportunities through its e-commerce activities.

The company plans to use a portion of the proceeds for working capital, and the remainder will be used for a pond fines recovery project in West Virginia.

Issuer:The Beard Co.
Issue:Convertible subordinated notes
Amount:$2.1 million
Maturity:Feb. 15, 2010
Coupon:12%
Price:Par
Yield:12%
Conversion price:$1.00
Warrants:No
Settlement date:Jan. 25
Stock price:$1.40 at close Jan. 25

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