Greencoat UK Wind PLC (LSE:UKW) raised the size of its latest funding round to £450mln as demand for shares 'significantly' outstripped supply, the renewable energy group said.
Originally the FTSE 250 group aimed to raise £396mln but said it decided to issue a further £54mln in shares due to the high demand. "In taking this decision, the board has taken into account the drawn amount on the Company's Facility Agreement of £350mln and the £400mln of investment commitments expected to be made by January 2022", a statement said.
The proceeds will be used to fund the £250mln investment in the Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm and partially repay the company's loan facility agreement.
Stephen Lilley of Greencoat Capital added: "This capital raise will help fund the investment in Burbo Bank Extension along with our previously announced commitments to invest in Windy Rig, Twentyshilling and Glen Kyllachy, currently being commissioned. We continue to see a strong pipeline of attractive investment opportunities."