Landkom International (LKI LN) yesterday announced that it is planning to ask for shareholder approval to raise GBP 9.75 mln from the sale of 195 mln new ordinary shares at 5 pence per share. Landkom shareholders are due to vote on the issue on November 18. The issue price represents a 30% discount to the closing mid-market price on October 21. Landkom plans to use the proceeds for working capital needs, including its crop and planting programs in 2010.