** Shares of Helios Energy HE8.AX fall as much as 18.8% to A$0.013, losing most since December 13, 2024
** Co proposes to raise A$2.6 million ($1.64 million) at an offer price of A$0.007 per share
** Offer price represents a discount of 56% to stock's close on March 10
** Shares were on a trading halt from March 11-12 prior to the announcement on the placement
** Shares up 14.3% this year
($1 = 1.5810 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Nichiket Sunil in Bengaluru)
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