Lendlease announced a raising of up to $1.15bn $9.80 per share.
The equity raising comprises a fully underwritten $950m institutional placement, along with up to $200m via a non-underwritten SPP. With the proceeds from the placement, liquidity will increase to $4bn and company gearing will fall to 10-15%, (assuming completion of the sale of the Engineering business).
A correction in commercial real estate will provide new opportunities for Lendlease but will also ensure a tough operating environment in the near-term.