DENVER, Feb. 21, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sagebrush Gold, Ltd. (OTCBB:SAGE) (“Sage” or the “Company”) announced that Dr. Phillip Frost and another existing investor increased their investments in Sage by a combined $5,000,000, including the purchase of $4,000,000 outstanding debt from Platinum Long Term Growth LLC (“Platinum”) and Lakewood Group LLC (“Lakewood”) and a $1,000,000 investment in Series D Convertible stock. Platinum and Lakewood originally held $8,000,000 in senior secured convertible promissory notes (the “Notes”) issued by Sage on August 30, 2011. In connection with the purchases, the Company extended the maturity of all of the Notes, which now come due in 24 months, and waived the prepayment penalty in certain circumstances. Sage also repaid $1,000,000 of the Notes.
Each share of Series D preferred stock is exercisable at $0.40 per share, accrues a cumulative 9% dividend, and is convertible into 1 share of Sage Common Stock.
Sage’s Executive Chairman and CEO, Stephen D. Alfers, commented, “It speaks volumes when such a renowned investor as Dr. Phillip Frost continues to increase his stake in Sagebrush Gold. This demonstrates his confidence in the team we are building to carry out the vision we have laid out for Sage. We are eager to move forward with our exploration and acquisition plans in the coming months and believe the continued support by our biggest and most prominent investors should excite all current Sage shareholders.”
About Sagebrush Gold, Ltd.
Sagebrush Gold, Ltd. is a junior gold exploration company focused on seeking out and developing significant gold exploration and development targets in Nevada.
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CONTACT: David Rector, President
877-705-9357
Email: info@sagebrushgold.com
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Source: Sagebrush Gold Ltd.
Released February 21, 2012