AsianFin -- Chinese autonomous driving solutions provider Horizon Robotics has raised about $821 million through a top-up share placement in Hong Kong, the company said in a filing to the stock exchange on Friday.
The deal involved 639 million Class B ordinary shares priced at HK$9.99 ($1.28) each, representing a 5.8% discount to Horizon’s closing price on Thursday, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters.
Horizon said it will use the proceeds to support research and development and to invest in emerging businesses, including its Robotaxi initiative.
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What is Horizon Robotics and what solutions do they provide?
How did Horizon Robotics raise $821 million through the share placement?
What is the significance of the 5.8% discount on the share price for investors?
What are the current trends in the autonomous driving market?
How does Horizon Robotics plan to use the funds raised from the share placement?
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