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Published on 4/22/2009 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Bronco Energy lifts placement of 6% secured convertible debentures to C$24 million

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., April 22 - Bronco Energy Ltd. increased a private placement of 6% secured subordinated convertible debentures to C$24 million. The deal priced April 21 for C$15 million with a C$5 million greenshoe.

The debentures are due April 30, 2012 and are convertible into common shares at an initial conversion price of C$0.50. They will not be redeemable prior to maturity.

Investors will also receive 1,000 warrants per C$1,000 of debentures. Each warrant is exercisable at C$0.57 until April 30, 2014.

Wexford Capital LP will buy C$9 million of the debentures. Assuming full conversion, Wexford would own up to 27 million shares, which would represent approximately 24.5% of the outstanding stock. Wexford does not currently hold any of the company's shares.

The deal will be conducted by RBC Capital Markets.

Settlement is expected May 6.

Proceeds will be used for capital expenditures and working capital purposes.

Bronco is an energy company based in Calgary, Alta.

Issuer:Bronco Energy Ltd.
Issue:Secured subordinated convertible debentures
Amount:C$24 million
Maturity:April 30, 2012
Coupon:6%
Price:Par
Yield:6%
Conversion price:C$0.50
Warrants:1,000 warrants per C$1,000 of debentures
Warrant expiration:April 30, 2014
Warrant strike price:C$0.57
Agent:RBC Capital Markets
Investor:Wexford Capital LP (for C$9 million)
Pricing date:April 21
Upsized:April 22
Settlement date:May 6
Stock symbol:Toronto: BCF
Stock price:C$0.53 at close April 20

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