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Published on 3/22/2005 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: Standard Management raises $4.75 million in private placement of note

By Sheri Kasprzak

Atlanta, March 22 - Standard Management Corp. said it has received $4.75 million in the private placement of a secured convertible term note.

The company sold the note to Laurus Master Fund Ltd.

The note is due March 21, 2008 and bears interest at Prime rate plus 200 basis points, with a 7.25% floor. If the company's stock increases above certain levels, the interest rate may be reduced.

Laurus may convert the outstanding principal and unpaid interest into common shares at $3.28 each.

Laurus also received a warrant for 532,511 shares at $3.90 each for five years.

Based in Indianapolis, Standard Management is a financial holding company for Standard Life Insurance Co. of Indiana. The company plans to use the proceeds for the expansion of its health services segment.

Issuer:Standard Management Corp.
Issue:Secured convertible term note
Amount:$4.75 million
Maturity:March 21, 2008
Coupon:Prime rate plus 200 basis points, 7.25% floor
Conversion price:$3.28
Warrants:For 532,511 shares
Warrant expiration:Five years
Warrant strike price:$3.90
Investors:Laurus Master Fund Ltd.
Settlement date:March 22
Stock price:$2.96 at close March 21

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