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Update: Comet Ridge Secures Commitments for AU$40 million Placement; Shares Hit Five-Year Low

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Comet Ridge (ASX:COI) received firm commitments for a two-tranche placement of new shares to existing and new investors to raise AU$40 million, according to a Wednesday Australian bourse filing.

It plans to issue 390.2 million fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of AU$0.1025 per share. The first tranche seeks to raise around AU$30.6 million utilising the company's capacity, while the second tranche seeks to raise around AU$9.4 million, subject to shareholder approval.

It also plans to offer eligible shareholders the opportunity to participate via a share purchase plan to raise up to an additional AU$5 million.

Comet Ridge shares declined nearly 22% in recent Wednesday trade and earlier hit their lowest level since July 2021.

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