Saudi Re board recommends capital hike through SAR 445.5 mln rights issue

06/04/2022 Argaam
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Saudi Reinsurance Co.'s (Saudi Re) board of directors recommended today, April 6, a capital increase through a SAR 445.5 million rights issue, according to a bourse filing.

 

Capital Hike Details

Current capital

SAR 891 mln

Number of shares

89.1 mln shares

Capital hike%

50% (one share for every two shares)

Increase value

SAR 445.5 mln

Capital after increase

SAR 1.336 bln

Number of shares after increase

133.65  mln shares

Purpose of increase

Strengthening the company’s capital base and supporting its future expansion plans

 

The company indicated that the capital increase is pending approval of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Capital Market Authority (CMA) and other regulatory authorities, in addition to the approval of its extraordinary general meeting.

 

An announcement will be made later when the capital increase request file is submitted to the CMA for approval and when appointing a financial advisor.

 

The company also stated that eligibility for the rights shares will be to Securities Depository Center Co. (Edaa) registered with thehareholders sat the end of the second trading day following the general assembly meeting.

 

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