PointsBet Holdings Limited (ASX:PBH) announced the commencement of the institutional component of its 1 for 6.5 accelerated pro-rata renounceable entitlement offer to raise A$153.2 million by issuing each new share at A$6.50. The Retail Entitlement Offer component of the Entitlement Offer is anticipated to open on 11 September 2020 and close on 22 September 2020. Retail rights trading shall be available from 9 September 2020 till 15 September 2020.
Viva Energy Group Limited (ASX:VEA) provided a trading update amid easing of restrictions in Victoria on 6 September and the impact of coronavirus. Below are some of the highlights: Retail business continues to be resilient even after on-going restrictions in Victoria and sales is recovering in other states and territories. Commercial business excluding Aviation in Victoria also stays relatively unaltered by the present restrictions. Refining business continues to be affected by COVID-19 and the outlook stays challenging due to drop in the demand for oil products globally which are mulling over regional refining margins.
ASX 200 listed biotech major, CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) signed two agreements to manufacture and supply COVID-19 vaccines V451 and AZD1222, subject to clinical trials of both proving successful. Heads of agreement (HoA) with the Government of Australia to supply nearly 51 million doses of the University of Queensland’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate (V451). Another HoA with AstraZeneca to manufacture COVID-19 vaccine candidate of the Oxford University (AZD1222).