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Published on 8/7/2006 in the Prospect News Biotech Daily and Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Cel-Sci secures $8.3 million from sale of convertible notes

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, Aug. 7 - Cel-Sci Corp. received agreements from a group of institutional investors for an $8.3 million private placement of convertible notes.

The notes are due Aug. 4, 2011 and are convertible into common shares at $0.86 each. The notes bear interest at the greater of 8% or Libor plus 300 basis points annually.

The investors also received series K warrants for 4,825,581 shares, exercisable at $0.95 each through Feb. 4, 2012. The warrants are not exercisable until Feb. 4, 2007.

Maxim Group, LLC was the placement agent.

Proceeds will be used for development and working capital.

Cel-Sci, based in Vienna, Va., develops immune system-based treatments for cancer and infectious diseases. The company's Multikine product for the treatment of head and neck cancers is heading into phase 3 clinical trails.

Issuer:Cel-Sci Corp.
Issue:Convertible notes
Amount:$8.3 million
Maturity:Aug. 4, 2011
Coupon:The greater of 8% or Libor plus 300 basis points
Conversion price:$0.86
Warrants:For 4,825,581 shares
Warrant expiration:Feb. 4, 2012
Warrant strike price:$0.95
Placement agent:Maxim Group, LLC
Settlement date:Aug. 4
Stock symbol:Amex: CVM
Stock price:$0.75 at close Aug. 4

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