SAIB gets CMA nod to raise capital to SAR 12.5B via bonus shares

24/03/2024 Argaam
One of SAIB branches

One of SAIB branches


The Capital Market Authority (CMA) approved the application from The Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB) to increase its capital from SAR 10 billion to SAR 12.5 billion through a bonus share distribution, the market regulator said in a statement today, March 24.

 

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

 

The CMA added that the company's extraordinary general meeting (EGM) should be held within six months from this approval date, provided that SAIB satisfies all regulatory requirements and applicable laws.

 

SAIB's board of directors recommended on Feb. 15 the distribution of one bonus share for every four shares held to raise capital by SAR 2.5 billion through capitalizing part of its statutory reserve, according to Argaam's data.

 

Capital Increase Highlights

Current Capital

SAR 10 bln

Current Number of Shares

1 bln

Capital Increase (%)

25%

New Capital

SAR 12.5 bln

New Number of Shares

1.25 bln

Nature & Value of Reserve

Capitalizing SAR 2.5 bln of statutory reserve

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 capital base, which will contribute to boosting growth rates and expanding its business in the coming years

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