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There are different reasons why a company might be looking to increase its capital, from acquiring new assets to keeping a healthy balance sheet and everything in between.
It’s important for both new and seasoned investors to be familiar with the different options that companies have to raise money and how different methods can impact a company’s share price.
In uncertain times, companies from all sectors and exchanges face challenges in developing their assets, but how can companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) raise cash? The Investing News Network reached out to experts to answer your questions about capital raising on the ASX.
Speaking with the Investing News Network (INN) about capital raising trends seen in Australia, Elaine Tan of Refinitiv said 2020 was a strong year for equity listings in the country across multiple sectors.
According to the firm’s data, the financials sector accounted for the majority of the equity capital raisings in Australia, capturing 20.4 percent of the market at US$7.6 billion, up 30.5 percent from a year ago.
Materials followed behind with a market share of 17.3 percent for a total of US$6.4 billion, an 87.8 percent increase from 2019 and the highest annual total since US$7.3 billion in 2011.
“The sector also saw the greatest number of equity capital market offerings as it reached the busiest-ever annual period in 2020, driven by activity from metals and mining (US$5.7 billion),” Tan said.