Medical centres and doctors’ surgeries owner Primary Health Properties PLC (LON:PHP) has raised £115mln, some £15mln more than it set out to.
The firm originally set out to raise £100mln to help add to its portfolio of healthcare centres but managed to exceed that target after strong support from both new and existing investors.
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In total, the company sold 106.5mln shares at 108p each, a 5.3% discount to the closing price of 114p on March 22 – the day before the placing was announced.
“I am delighted to report the success of the company's £115mln fundraise and on behalf of the board, would like to thank existing and new shareholders for their support,” said chief executive Harry Hyman.
“Once again the fundraise has attracted a diversified range of high-quality investors, as well as being well received by existing shareholders with 82% take up under the open offer.
“The proceeds will enable PHP to grow its portfolio and the board believes the pipeline of acquisition targets will deliver significant returns to shareholders.”
The issue of new shares still needs to be approved by shareholders, with a vote being held today (April 18). Primary expects the new shares to become effective on April 19.
Shares nudged 0.2p, or 0.2%, higher to 109p at the opening bell on Wednesday.