Sumou shareholders OK 1:3 bonus issue, transfer of statutory reserve to retained earnings

09/06/2024 Argaam
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Shareholders of Sumou Real Estate Co. greenlit the board of directors’ recommendation to raise the company’s capital by 33.3% through a one-for-three bonus share distribution by capitalizing SAR 125 million from retained earnings.

 

The approval was granted during the ordinary general meeting (OGM) held on June 6, the company said in a statement to Tadawul.

 

Capital Increase Details

Current Capital

SAR 375 mln

Number of Shares

37.5 mln

Percentage of Capital

33.33%

Method

One bonus share for every three shares held by capitalizing SAR 125 mln from retained earnings (12.5 mln bonus shares)

New Capital

SAR 500 mln

Number of Shares

50 mln

Reasons

To support the capital base as well as the future activities, which will help achieve the targeted growth levels over the coming years

Record Date

 

June 6, 2024 (Shareholders registered with Edaa on the second trading day following the record date).

Payment Date

To be set later

 

Fractional shares, if any, will be compiled in one portfolio for shareholders and will be sold at market price. The proceeds will be distributed to the eligible shareholders on a pro rata basis in 30 days.

 

 

Shareholders also approved transferring the SAR 54.54 million statutory reserve as of Dec. 31, 2023, to the retained earnings account.

 

The board was also authorized to pay interim dividends on a semi-annual or quarterly basis for 2024.

 

The Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) said Sumou’s fluctuation limit will be based on a share price of SAR 39.10 as of today, June 9. Outstanding orders will be canceled.

 

The Securities Depository Center (Edaa) will deposit the bonus shares into investor portfolios by June 11.

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