TAUFKIRCHEN (dpa-AFX) - The defense electronics group Hensoldt has raised around 240 million euros for the planned takeover of the defense specialist ESG in a capital increase after just a few hours. Around 10.5 million new shares were issued, the MDax company announced late Thursday evening in Taufkirchen. The new shares are entitled to dividends from this year onwards.

On Tuesday, Hensoldt announced its intention to acquire ESG for up to 730 million euros from the investment company Armira. In addition to the capital increase that has now been completed, Hensoldt CEO Thomas Müller also intends to finance the acquisition with new debt amounting to 450 million euros./ngu