Shares of UBTECH ROBOTICS Corp Ltd (HKG:09880) surged 10.03% on October 23, 2024, following the company's announcement of a share placement to raise capital for future growth and expansion initiatives.
In a filing with the Hong Kong bourse, UBTECH ROBOTICS revealed plans to issue 5,060,000 new H shares at a price of HK$86.22 per share, aiming to raise net proceeds of approximately HK$407.7 million. The proceeds from the share placement will be used for debt retirement and general corporate purposes, according to the company.
The market reacted positively to the news, with UBTECH ROBOTICS' stock price soaring by 10.03% on the day of the announcement. Analysts suggest that investors perceive the fundraising as a positive development, indicating their belief that the additional capital will fuel the robotics company's future growth and expansion plans, potentially driving long-term value creation.
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