NASDAQ: RMBS today announced the closing of its previouslyannounced public offering

(NASDAQ: RMBS) today announced the closing of its previouslyannounced public offering of $150 million aggregate principal amount of 5%Convertible Senior Notes due 2014. Rambus has also granted the underwriters anoption to purchase up to an additional $22.5 million aggregate principal amountof the notes to cover over-allotments, which has not been exercised to date. The notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of Rambus and interest ispayable semi-annually at a rate of 5% per annum. The notes mature on June 15,2014, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted.

Prior to March 15,2014, the notes are convertible only upon specified events and, thereafter untilmaturity, at any time. Upon conversion, the notes will be settled by the paymentof cash up to the principal amount of the notes and, with respect to any excessconversion value, by delivery of shares of Rambus` common stock. The notes havean initial conversion rate of 51.8000 shares of Rambus` common stock per $1000principal amount of notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price ofapproximately $19.31 per share of common stock, subject to adjustment in certaincircumstances. The initial conversion price represents a conversion premium ofapproximately 30% relative to the last reported sale price of the common stockof $14.85 per share on June 23, 2009. Rambus has the right to redeem the notesin whole or in part at a specified redemption price at any time on or after June15, 2012 if certain conditions are met. Entertainment  |  Television  |  MediaNow the infomercial industry is in need of a new star after the death on Sunday of Mays, 50, its most famous pitchman -- known for his blue shirts, black beard and a tendency to shout outhis wares.Mays' "regular guy" approach was his biggest asset for convincing viewers to buy things they never knew they needed."The thing about Billy was that he was an average guy so he could relate to the average guy," said A.J.

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