Makkah Construction board proposes 21.35% capital hike via bonus issue

03/11/2024 Argaam
Logo ofMakkah Construction Development Co.

Logo of Makkah Construction Development Co.


The board of Makkah Construction and Development Co. recommended, on Oct. 31, increasing the company’s capital by 21.35% through a bonus share distribution. The board proposed capitalizing SAR 351.8 million from retained earnings by granting one bonus share for every 4.684 shares held, the company said in a statement to Tadawul.

 

Capital Hike Details

Capital

SAR 1.64 bln

Number of Shares

164.82 mln

Hike Percentage

21.35% (1-for-4.6844 shares)

New Capital

SAR 2 bln

New Number of Shares

200 mln

Method

Capitalizing SAR 351.84 million from retained earnings

Reasons

To aggrandize shareholders’ returns in line with the future aspirations and achieve higher value in the long term by investing in available opportunities.

Record Date

Shareholders registered with Edaa by the close of trading on the second day following the record date

 

In case there are fractional shares, they will be collected in a single portfolio for all shareholders to be 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.

 

 The bonus issue is subject to regulatory and shareholders’ approvals.

 

 

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