** Shares in French artificial heart maker Carmat ALCAR.PA
plunge nearly 25% following its 16 million euro capital increase
at 3 euros per new share
** That is a discount of 24.8% compared to Thursday's close
of 3.99 euros
** With this second increase this year, Carmat has financial
visibility until August, Portzamparc's analyst Mohamed Kaabouni
writes in a note to clients
** The group will need 30 million euros more to have a
12-month cash horizon, Kaabouni adds
(Reporting by Dagmarah Mackos)
((dagmarah.mackos@tr.com))