Downer raises cash as it weighs mining divestment

ASX-listed Downer has successfully completed the institutional component of its 1-for-5.58 accelerated pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer, raising A$339-million.

The institutional entitlement offer, which was priced at A$3.75 a share, was strongly supported by shareholders, with a take-up of around 97% by eligible institutional shareholders, the company said on Wednesday.