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Published on 6/3/2005 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: BioDelivery places additional $2.5 million of convertibles

By Sheri Kasprzak

Atlanta, June 3 - BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. said Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. has purchased an additional $2.5 million convertible note in a private placement.

On Feb. 23, BioDelivery sold a $2.5 million note to Laurus and had the option to sell another $2.5 million note.

The note bears interest at Prime rate plus 200 basis points, matures in three years and is convertible into common shares at $3.10 each.

Laurus also received warrants for up to 483,871 shares, exercisable at $3.88 each.

Based in Morrisville, N.C., BioDelivery Sciences is a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on drug-delivery technologies to develop and commercialize therapeutics, nutraceuticals and micronutrients. The proceeds will be used for research, development and commercialization. The remainder will be used for working capital.

Issuer:BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
Issue:Convertible note
Amount:$2.5 million
Maturity:May 31, 2008
Coupon:Prime rate plus 200 basis points
Conversion price:$3.10
Call:Anytime at 130% of par
Warrants:For 483,871 shares
Warrant strike price:$3.88
Investors:Laurus Master Fund, Ltd.
Settlement date:May 31
Stock price:$3.16 at close June 1

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