March 26 (Reuters) - Cochlear Ltd COH.AX :
* COCHLEAR LTD ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A$880 MILLION INSTITUTIONAL PLACEMENT
* COCHLEAR-DUE TO DEMAND FROM INVESTORS, SIZE OF PLACEMENT INCREASED TO A$880 MILLION FROM EXPECTED A$800 MILLION
* SHARES EXPECTED TO RESUME NORMAL TRADING ON ASX FROM MARCH 26