Aslak’s board recommends 20% capital cut

03/11/2022 Argaam
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United Wire Factories Co.’s (Aslak) board of directors recommended a capital reduction by 20% from SAR 351 million to SAR 280.8 million, citing a capital surplus, according to a statement to Tadawul.

 

Capital Cut Details

Current Capital

SAR 351 mln

Number of Shares

35.10 mln

Percentage of Reduction

20%

New Capital

SAR 280.8 mln

Number of Shares

28.08 mln

Reason

Excess capital above needs

Method

Cancelling 20% of shares, and shareholders will be compensated

Date of Capital Cut

The second trading day after the creditor objection period

 

The capital reduction, which will be financed via using the cash surplus, will likely boost the key performance indicators, according to the board of directors.

 

The capital cut is pending the approval of the competent authorities and the extraordinary general meeting (EGM).

 

Aslak will later announce the appointment of the financial advisor and will reveal updates as regards filing for the approval of the Capital Market Authority (CMA).

 

In 2020, Aslak slashed capital by 20% from SAR 438.75 million to SAR 351 million, due to excess capital, data compiled with Argaam showed.

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