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Share Purchase Plan
Definition
An SPP is a placement to retail shareholders capped at $30,000 per holder. Typically priced at a discount to market and used alongside institutional placements to top up capital.
Related Terms
Rights Issue
An offer letting existing shareholders buy new shares at a discount, pro-rata to their holding. Rights issues dilute non-participating holders and often pressure the share price — favourable conditions for short sellers.
Capital Raising
Any issuance of new equity, including placements, rights issues, SPPs, and convertibles. Short sellers watch for raisings as they signal balance-sheet stress and often dilute existing holders.
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