BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., Oct. 7, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:CYCC) (Nasdaq:CYCCP), a biopharmaceutical company developing oral therapies that target the various phases of cell cycle control for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases, announced today that it consummated its previously announced private placement to sell approximately $15.2 million of its units to several institutional investors, including the Special Situations Funds, for net proceeds of approximately $14.1 million after the deduction of offering expenses. The investors have the right to acquire up to an additional $6.9 million of units at any time up to nine months after closing. The units consist of one share of common stock and 0.5 of a warrant, with each whole warrant representing the right to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $1.92 per share for a period of five years.