Al-Etihad Insurance’s board recommends 11.1% capital hike via bonus issue

07/08/2023 Argaam
Logo ofAl-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co.

Logo of Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co.


Al-Etihad Cooperative Insurance Co.’s board of directors on Aug. 6 recommended to the extraordinary general assembly (EGM) to raise the company’s capital by 11.11% to SAR 500 million via a one-for-nine bonus-share distribution, according to a statement to Tadawul.

 

Details of Capital Increase

Current capital

SAR 450 mln

Number of shares

45 mln

Percentage of increase

11.11% (1 share for every 9 shares owned)

New capital after increase

SAR 500 mln

Number of shares

50 mln

Method

Capitalization of SAR 50 mln from the retained earnings

Reason

To bolster the company's capital base and future activities.

Eligibility

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

 

The company pointed out that the capital increase is subject to obtaining all necessary approvals from the competent authorities as well as the shareholders.

 

Fraction shares, if any, will be collected into one investment portfolio to be then sold at market price.

 

The value of the sold portfolio will be proportionately distributed to the eligible shareholders within 30 days as of the date of the new shares allocation, the statement added.

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