National Building board recommends 125% bonus issue, capital increase to SAR 270 mln

20/10/2022 Argaam
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National Building and Marketing Co.’s (NBM) board of directors recommended, on Oct. 19, a 125% capital increase to SAR 270 million from SAR 120 million.

 

The company will distribute 15 million bonus shares at 1.25-for-1 through capitalizing SAR 150 million from retained earnings and the statutory reserve, to strengthen its balance sheet, NBM said in a statement to Tadawul.

 

Capital Increase Highlights

Current Capital

SAR 120 mln

Number of Shares

12 mln

Capital Increase (%)

125% (1.25 share for every 1 share held through capitalizing SAR 150 mln from retained earnings and the statutory reserve)

Post-Increase Capital

SAR 270 mln

Post-Increase Shares

27 mln

Reason

To bolster the company's capital base and future activities, to achieve better growth and diversify its investments in the coming years

Record Date

Shareholders registered with Edaa by the end of the second trading day after the record date

 

Fractional shares, if any, will be collected in one portfolio for all shareholders and sold at market price. Proceeds will be distributed to eligible shareholders pro rata within 30 days.

 

The capital increase is subject to the approval of the competent authorities, as well as the extraordinary general meeting (EGM), the company concluded.

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