Watani Steel recommends 50% capital hike via bonus issue

26/03/2023 Argaam
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Watani Iron Steel Co.’s (Watani Steel) board of directors  recommended, during its meeting on March 23, increasing the company’s capital by 50% to SAR 181.65 million via a one-for-two bonus-share distribution, according to a statement to Tadawul

 

Capital Increase Details

Current Capital

SAR 121.10 mln

Number of Shares

12.11 mln

Percentage of Increase

50% 

Method

Distribution of one bonus share for every two shares held through capitalization of SAR 60.55 mln of retained earnings 

New Capital

SAR 181.65 mln

Number of Shares

18.17 mln

Reason

Enhancing the company’s strategic growth plan and  reinforcing its financial position and solvency

Record Date

For shareholders registered with Edaa at the end of the second trading day, following the date of the extraordinary general meeting that will be determined later

 

Fractional bonus shares, if any, will be collected in one portfolio for all shareholders and sold at the market price. The sale proceeds will be distributed among eligible shareholders proportionally according to each shareholder’s share, within a period not exceeding 30 days from the date of determining the new shares due to each shareholder. 

 

The bonus issue is subject to the competent authorities’ consent and shareholders’ approval on the capital increase, the statement added.  

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