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Published on 8/14/2006 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

New Issue: WorldGate settles $11 million convertible debenture offering

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, Aug. 14 - WorldGate Communications Inc. wrapped an $11 million private placement of convertible debentures.

Cornell Capital Partners, LP bought the 6% debentures. The debentures are due in three years and are convertible into common shares at the lesser of $1.75 each or 90% of the volume weighted average price of the company's stock for a set period before conversion.

Cornell will receive five-year warrants for 2,595,000 shares. Of the warrants, 1,145,000 are exercisable at $1.85 each, 1.1 million at $2.35 each and 350,000 at $2.60 each.

WorldGate, based in Trevose, Pa., designs personal video phones.

Issuer:WorldGate Communications Inc.
Issue:Convertible debentures
Amount:$11 million
Maturity:Three years
Coupon:6%
Price:Par
Yield:6%
Conversion price:The lesser of $1.75 or 90% of the VWAP over a set period before conversion
Warrants:For 2,595,000 shares
Warrant expiration:Five years
Warrant strike price:$1.85 for 1,145,000 shares; $2.35 for 1.1 million shares; $2.60 for 350,000 shares
Investor:Cornell Capital Partners, LP
Settlement date:Aug. 14
Stock symbol:Nasdaq: WGAT
Stock price:$1.27 at close Aug. 14

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