Rochester, New York 12/31/2009 5:40:00 AM
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Compugen (NASDAQ: CGEN) Raises $19M in Stock Sale

 

Compugen Ltd. (NASDAQ: CGEN), the Israeli drug developer, said on Wednesday that it raised a net $19 million through a sale of its stock.

 

The company said it sold 4.1 million shares at a weighted average price of $4.91 per share between Nov. 13 and Dec. 29.

 

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The company plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes.

 

Chief Financial Officer Dikla Czaczkes Axselbrad said the company now has $23 million cash on hand. It expects to use about $8.5 million in 2010.

 

In morning trading, Compugen shares added 35 cents, or 7.6 percent, to $4.97.

 

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