CMA approves Bank Albilad's capital hike to SAR 12.5B via bonus issue

05/03/2024 Argaam
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The Capital Market Authority (CMA) approved the application from Bank Albilad to increase its capital from SAR 10 billion to SAR 12.5 billion via a bonus issue, the market regulator said in a statement today, March 5.

 

Accordingly, one bonus share will be issued for every four shares held by shareholders registered with the Securities Depository Center (Edaa) by the close of the second trading day after the record date, to be determined later by Bank Albilad's board.

 

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The capital top-up will be funded by transferring SAR 2.5 billion from retained earnings. Thus, the number of the bank's shares will increase by 250 million to 1.25 billion.

 

The CMA added that the bank's extraordinary general meeting (EGM) should be held within six months from this approval date, provided that Bank Albilad satisfies all regulatory requirements and requisite procedures.

 

Capital Increase Highlights

Current Capital

SAR 10 bln

Current Number of Shares

1 bln

Percentage Increase (%)

25%

New Capital

SAR 12.5 bln

New Number of Shares

1.25 bln

Method

Issuing 1 bonus share for every 4 shares held

Nature & Value of Reserve

Capitalizing SAR 2.5 bln from retained earnings

Eligibility

Shareholders registered with Edaa on the second trading day following the EGM, the date for which will be determined later

Reason

Strengthening the bank’s financial solvency and utilizing its resources for operating activities

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