Sept 16 (Reuters) - People Corp PEO.V :
* People Corporation announces $17.5 million "bought deal" private placement financing
* Underwritters have agreed to purchase in a private placement basis 4.7 million common shares of company at a price of $3.70 per share
* Net proceeds of offering will be used to fund growth initiatives and general corporate purposes Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: PEO.V