MENLO PARK, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Aug 20, 2007 -- Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NasdaqCM:CORT - News) today announced a private placement of approximately 4.8 million shares of its common stock at a price of $2.10 per share, pursuant to a definitive agreement dated as of August 16, 2007 entered into with accredited investors.