Magnis Energy (ASX:MNS) share price remains in trading halt

The lithium-ion battery cell producer has been in a trading halt since Tuesday.

| More on:
An ASX share investor holds his hand out in a stop sign

Image source: Getty Images

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

Investors in Magnis Energy Technologies Ltd (ASX: MNS) will be wondering why the company's share price remains frozen.

Shares in the lithium-ion battery producer have been in a trading halt since Tuesday.

Earlier today, Magnis provided an update on the status of its securities.

Let's take a look at what the company had to say.

Magnis Energy share price enters voluntary suspension

In a market announcement released earlier today, Magnis provided an update on the status of the company's shares.

According to the update, Magnis has requested a voluntary suspension be granted for securities in the company.

The announcement cited that a voluntary suspension has been requested as a result of Magnis not being able to finalise the outcome of its proposed capital raise.

Magnis also provided shareholders on the length of its voluntary suspension.

Shares in the company will remain suspended until Friday, 30 July 2021 or when the company makes an announcement regarding its proposed capital raise.

Recap of Magnis Energy trading halt

As noted previously, shares in Magnis were placed in a trading halt earlier this week.

The company's securities were slated to recommence trading today.

Magnis did not provide further information on how much the company was looking to raise or where funds would be directed.

More on Magnis Energy

Magnis is an Australia-based producer of lithium-ion battery cells. The company has three core areas of operations: battery technologies, gigafactories and graphite.

The company has a partnership interest in Charge CCCV, a US intellectual property company with patented discoveries in lithium-ion batteries.

Most recently, Magnis produced its first full-sized lithium-ion battery at its New York plant. The company highlighted the battery cells were produced with commercial grade components from a fully defined supply chain.

If the proposed capital raise goes ahead, it will be the second time this year that Magnis has raised equity.

Earlier this year, the company raised $34 million via a share placement. Funds from the equity raise were used to fast-track the development of the company's New York plant.

Shares in the lithium-ion battery manufacturer closed at 27 cents before entering a trading halt on Tuesday.

Overall, the Magnis share price has soared more than 40% since the start of the year.  

Motley Fool contributor Nikhil Gangaram has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Bruce Jackson.

More on Share Market News

A businessman looking at his digital tablet or strategy planning in hotel conference lobby. He is happy at achieving financial goals.
Share Gainers

Why Catapult, De Grey Mining, Domino's, and Nufarm shares are charging higher

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

Read more »

A young woman holds an open book over her head with a round mouthed expression as if to say oops as she looks at her computer screen in a home office setting with a plant on the desk and shelves of books in the background.
Healthcare Shares

This ASX All Ords share is diving 18% as inflation pain draws blood

This healthcare company delivered a trading update at its annual general meeting today.

Read more »

Three analysts look at tech options on a wall screen
Technology Shares

Up 70%, is it too late to invest in Xero shares?

This ASX tech darling hit a new all-time share price record yesterday.

Read more »

A woman with a sad face looks to be receiving bad news on her phone as she holds it in her hands and looks down at it.
Share Fallers

Why Healius, Opthea, Peninsula Energy, and Wildcat shares are falling today

These shares are having a tough finish to the week. But why?

Read more »

A young male investor wearing a white business shirt screams in frustration with his hands grasping his hair after ASX 200 shares fell rapidly today and appear to be heading into a stock market crash
Share Market News

Why this ASX uranium share is plunging 25% on Friday

Let's see why investors are smashing the sell button today.

Read more »

A bearded man holds both arms up diagonally and points with his index fingers to the sky with a thrilled look on his face over these rising Tassal share price
Share Gainers

How these 3 ASX 200 stocks smashed the benchmark this week

Investors sent these ASX 200 stocks flying higher over the week. But why?

Read more »

asx share price boosted by us investment represented by hand waving US flag across winning athlete
Best Shares

Here are the best-performing ASX 200 shares since the US election result

We reveal the 10 ASX stocks that have had the highest share price gains since the US Presidential election.

Read more »

A young man sits at his desk working on his laptop with a big smile on his face due to his ASX shares going up and in particular the Computershare share price
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

A decent finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

Read more »