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LIVERMORE, Calif., Feb. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Halt Medical, Inc. announced today that it has closed on the first $20 million of a planned $50 million debt and equity financing. 

"Leading the financing with the first $20 million is our long term investment partner American Capital Strategies (ACAS).  American Capital's financial resources, global perspective and life science expertise has made them the perfect financing partner for Halt Medical.  Following the lead of American Capital, other investors are climbing on board.  We will be closing on another $10 million this quarter with the option for an additional $20 million," said Jeff Cohen, Halt Medical CEO.

Cohen added, "With fibroid approvals in Canada and Europe and expected soon in the U.S., it's time to focus our attention on building out our commercial organization.  $50 million in fresh capital will enable us to launch the Halt Global Fibroid Ablation (GFA) System in major markets around the world."

Russ DeLonzor, President & COO added, "While many competitive products targeting uterine fibroids have been rejected by the medical community and regulators, we are seeing an overwhelming interest in Halt Medical's GFA product. This round of fundraising will be put to immediate use in building up the infrastructure required for us to meet one of the biggest unmet needs in women's health worldwide."

About Halt Medical, Inc.

Founded in 2004, Halt Medical is a medical device company focused on women's health. The company has developed a procedure and related equipment for treating uterine fibroids that is less expensive, more effective and less invasive than other alternatives - the Halt GFA System.  In June 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the Halt 2000GI™ Electrosurgical System for soft tissue ablation using radiofrequency energy.  The results of Halt Medical's international studies have led to recent approvals for treating uterine fibroids in Canada and the European Union. The Halt System may be used for general surgical use in the U.S. The company recently completed a 137 patient IDE clinical trial at 11 sites in 3 countries to demonstrate clinical safety and efficacy in the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids.  FDA clearance is expected this year.  The Company is located in Livermore, CA.

Information about the Halt Fibroid Study and a list of clinical sites in the U.S. may be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov, study number NCT00874029.

SOURCE Halt Medical, Inc.

MCLENNAN, Texas, Feb. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit is coming soon to McLennan.  

"The McLennan community is so friendly and there is a real need for a fast-casual barbecue restaurant," said Mo Afzal, owner of this location.

Afzal is still looking at sites in McLennan for his new store. According to Afzal, this new location will open sometime this summer, if not sooner. This new store will be Afzal's fourth Dickey's location.

"I love Dickey's. I enjoy serving quality barbecue and excellent customer service," said Afzal.

Dickey's Barbecue offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides and tangy barbecue sauce. For more information, including a full menu, other restaurant locations and franchising opportunities, please visit www.dickeys.com.

About Dickey's Barbecue RestaurantsDickey's Barbecue was founded in 1941 in Dallas, Texas. More than 70 years later, Dickey's is now the leader of fast-casual barbecue in the country. Beginning with an aggressive growth strategy and proven business model, and since implementing its proprietary five revenue streams for business growth, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants can now be found in 36 states and over 200 locations nationwide. For more information on partnering with Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants in any location, call (866) 340-6188 or visit www.dickeys.com. Also visit our corporate Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit. Dickey's: Passionate about the Art of Great Barbecue.

­Media Contact:Kate Morganelli972.248.9899kmorganelli@dickeys.com

SOURCE Dickey's Barbecue

WEST JORDAN, Utah, Feb. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit is coming soon to West Jordan.

"We feel that this is a strong stable area that has a great mix of residential and business communities," said local franchise owner Blake Turner.

Turner was born and raised in Utah. He graduated from University of Utah with a degree in accounting.

"I have a background in restaurant franchising and was looking for a restaurant that was new and up and coming. We saw a concept in Dickey's that was unique," said Turner. "There aren't very many casual dining barbecue places especially in Utah. It doesn't hurt that the food is amazing as well."

Turner runs this business with his father Paul, his older brothers Troy and Trent.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit opened its first location in Dallas in 1941. Dickey's began franchising in 1994 and has continued to grow across the country. Dickey's currently has more than 200 locations in 36 states nationwide.

Dickey's Barbecue offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides and tangy barbecue sauce. All meats are slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. Kids eat free every day at all participating Dickey's locations until February 29th. For more information, including a full menu, other restaurant locations and franchising opportunities, please visit www.dickeys.com.

About Dickey's Barbecue RestaurantsFounded in 1941, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants began in Dallas, Texas. More than 70 years later, Dickey's is now the leader of fast-casual barbecue in the country. Beginning with an aggressive growth strategy and proven business model, and since implementing its proprietary five revenue streams for business growth, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants can now be found in 36 states and more than 200 locations nationwide. For more information on partnering with Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants in any location, call (866) 340-6188 or visit www.dickeys.com. Also visit our corporate Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit. Dickey's: Passionate about the Art of Great Barbecue.

Media Contact:Kate Morganelli972.248.9899kmorganelli@dickeys.com

SOURCE Dickey's Barbecue

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