SynopsisShares of ⁠Rivian closed around 18% lower ​at $16.49 on Tuesday. The offering, announced ​on Monday, comes as Rivian, known for its high-end R1S SUVs and R1T pickups, ‌ramps up the rollout of its smaller, more ​affordable ​R2 SUVs, ⁠seen as critical to the company's success. The company reported strong second-quarter ​deliveries and raised its annual delivery forecast last week.Electric-vehicle maker Rivian on Tuesday priced its previously announced offering of ‌75 million shares ⁠at $15.50 ⁠per share, aiming to raise around $1.2 billion.Rivian said it plans ​to use the proceeds to fund equity contributions as ​part of a ⁠loan agreement ‌with the ​U.S. Department ​of Energy.Shares of ⁠Rivian closed around 18% lower at $16.49 on Tuesday. The offering, announced on Monday, comes as Rivian, known for its high-end R1S SUVs and R1T pickups, ‌ramps up the rollout of its smaller, more affordable R2 SUVs, ⁠seen as critical to the company's success. The company reported strong second-quarter deliveries and raised its annual delivery forecast last week. ...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now