MADISON, Wis., Feb. 7, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Novelos Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQX:NVLT) a pharmaceutical company developing novel agents for the treatment and diagnosis of cancer, is pleased to announce that it has closed the previously disclosed non-brokered private placement of two-year, 8% convertible debentures and warrants, raising gross proceeds of $4.0 million.
The convertible debentures have a maturity date of February 6, 2016 and are convertible into common shares of Novelos at a price of $0.50 per share at any time. Additionally, each debenture holder received a warrant to purchase a number of shares equal to 100% of the shares issuable upon conversion of the debenture. Warrants are exercisable at $1.00 per share following the conversion of the debentures and expire five years from the date of issuance. The Company may compel, within 21 months of issuance, the conversion of the outstanding debentures upon closing on gross proceeds of at least $8 million in subsequent financing.
About Novelos Therapeutics, Inc.
We are a pharmaceutical company developing novel agents for the treatment and diagnosis of cancer. Our cancer-targeted compounds are selectively taken up and retained in cancer cells, including cancer stem cells. I-124-CLR1404 (LIGHT) is a small-molecule, broad-spectrum, cancer-targeted PET imaging agent. LIGHT Phase 1-2 clinical trials are ongoing across 11 solid tumor indications. I-131-CLR1404 (HOT) is a small-molecule, broad-spectrum, cancer-targeted molecular radiotherapeutic that delivers cytotoxic radiation directly and selectively to cancer cells and cancer stem cells. Results from a HOT Phase 1b dose-escalation trial in patients with advanced solid tumors are anticipated in the first quarter of 2014. CLR1502 (GLOW2) is a preclinical, cancer-targeted, non-radioactive optical imaging agent for intraoperative tumor margin illumination and non-invasive tumor imaging. Together, we believe our compounds are able to "find, treat and follow" cancer anywhere in the body in a novel, effective and highly selective way. For additional information please visit www.novelos.com
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