Ok hot shots, calculate the correct fully-diluted conversion price for these Convertible Promissory Notes

To set the stage, there has been some discussion about the language in the conversion price clause under the valuation cap for a series of Convertible Promissory Notes. The definitions in the Notes specify that the fully-diluted capitalization *includes* the conversion shares from the Notes whereas typically the conversion shares are *excluded*. So assume the following

Principal plus accrued interest: $1,100,000

All common, options, future options: 15 million shares

Valuation cap: $5,000,000

What is the conversion price here and what would it be if the language specified the conversion shares were *excluded*?. 

Update: yes, we have already calculated the amount and even have a BigLaw partner on the matter, but it's the different interpretations  I am interested in and want to see what the consensus is.  

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Curious to hear the answer... But I'll take a stab. Isn't it impossible to tell what the conversion price will be? The notes either convert at a maturity date at the valuation cap ($0.33 per share), or if an equity financing event occurs at a pre or post valuation above the valuation cap. If that occurs, then the conversion price would be the share price from the equity round discounted by the valuation cap over the equity round valuation (pre or post). If the convertible shares  offer conversion at a discount to the equity valuation then you simply take the maximum of the formula i just calculated, or the equity round share price multiplied by the discount. 

Example: No equity round, notes mature = $0.33 share price conversion = $1.1M / $0.33 = 3.33M shares converted

If $1M equity round at assumed $10M post valuation = $0.60/share. Conversion price = $0.60 * ($5M Cap / $10M Post) = $0.30 Conversion Price = 3.67M Shares converted

My math may be way off... but at least I tried!

 

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