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'All my investors are long only' is a capital-raising myth. Here's three more.

Four capital-raising myths unpacked: long-only investors, broker incentives post-raise, dilution from shareholder offers versus placements, and the promise that this raise is the last one.

Ben Williamson

7 December 2023 · 4 min read

There are certain sayings that come up from time to time in the market and for the experienced, these are classic zingers.

Some you nod politely to. Some you roll your eyes at. To the untrained ear, they can spell doom. That's why we're going to unpack a few.

"All my investors are long only."

An absolute classic (especially when pitched by lead managers vying for a mandate).

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