Lucas Energy, Inc. (LEI) Raises Capital in Equity Offering
Lucas Energy, Inc. announced an agreement to raise capital through the sale of common stock and warrants in a direct registered offering to a group of institutional investors. The deal is expected to close before the end of 2010. Lucas Energy, Inc. will issue 2.5 million units at a price of $2.38 per unit, raising approximately $5.6 million in net proceeds for the company after commissions and expenses. One of the institutional investors associated with the deal is Hall Phoenix Inwood Ltd., which is owned by Hall Phoenix Energy, LLC. This entity is involved in a joint venture with Lucas…