Equipment House shareholders OK 50% bonus issue to raise capital

04/09/2023 Argaam
Logo ofMedical Equipment House Co. (Equipment House)

Logo of Medical Equipment House Co. (Equipment House)


Shareholders of Scientific and Medical Equipment House Co. (Equipment House) approved increasing capital by 50% through a 1-for-2 bonus share distribution, during the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held on Sept. 3.

 

Capital Increase Details

Current Capital

SAR 200 million

Number of Shares

20 mln shares

Percentage of Increase

50%

Method

Distributing one share per every two shares held, through capitalization of SAR 100 mln from retained earnings

New Capital

SAR 300 mln

Number of Shares

30 mln shares

Reason

To enhance the company's strategic growth and underline its financial solvency and strength of its financial position.

Record Date

 

Sept. 3, 2023 (Shareholders of record with Edaa by the close of the second trading day following the EGM date).

 

In case there are fractional shares, they will be collected in one portfolio for all shareholders and sold at market price. Their value will be distributed among the eligible shareholders, on a pro rata basis, within 30 days maximum from the date of determining the new shares eligible for each shareholder, according to the company's statement.

 

In a separate statement, the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) set the daily trading fluctuation limit for the stock based on a share price of SAR 47.95 as of today, Sept. 4. Accordingly, the outstanding orders will be canceled.

 

The Securities Depository Center Co. (Edaa) will deposit the bonus shares into investor portfolios by Sept. 6.

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