Weebit Nano Ltd's stock plummeted 10.79% during intraday trading on Friday, following the company's announcement of a completed institutional placement.

The sharp decline came after Weebit Nano disclosed it had finalized an $80 million institutional placement, issuing new securities at a price of $4.05 each. Such placements often involve selling shares at a discount to attract institutional investors, which can lead to dilution of existing shareholders' equity and put downward pressure on the stock price.

The market's negative reaction during the trading session reflects investor concerns about the dilution effect and the potential impact on earnings per share following the capital raising activity.