Virgin Australia will return to the Australian Securities Exchange on Tuesday after raising A$685 million ($439 million) in an initial public offering, a transaction dealmakers hope will revive a flat-lining listings market.

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Virgin Australia shares rallied 8.3% yesterday, after its A$685mil (US$439mil) initial public offering (IPO), a transaction dealmakers hope will revive a subdued listings market.