Coates International Ltd. (OCTPK:COTE) announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with accredited investor GS Capital Partners, LLC for private placement of a 8% convertible redeemable note due May 3, 2018 for gross proceeds of $45,000 on May 3, 2017. The note issued at par. The note carries a coupon of 8% per annum and will mature on May 3, 2018. The note is convertible into common stock of the company at the conversion price equal to 65% multiplied by the market price as defined, in whole, or in part, at any time beginning 180 days after the date of the note, at the option of the holder. The company has paid the legal fees of $2,250.