Saudi Fisheries approves 83.3% capital cut; trading halted for 2 days

27/01/2025 Argaam
Logo of Saudi Fisheries Co. (SFICO)

Logo of Saudi Fisheries Co. (SFICO)


Saudi Fisheries Co.’s (SFICO) shareholders approved, during the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held on Jan. 26, the board’s proposal of an 83.25% capital reduction from SAR 400 million to SAR 66.99 million.

 

Capital Reduction Highlights

Current Capital

SAR 400 mln

Number of Shares

40 mln

Reduction (%)

83.25%

New Capital

SAR 66.99 mln

Number of Shares After Reduction

6.7 mln

Method

Writing off 33.3 million shares

Reason

Restructuring the company’s capital to offset accumulated losses

 

Saudi Fisheries said in a statement to Tadawul that the capital reduction will not significantly impact the company’s liabilities, operations, or its financial, operational or regulatory performance.

 

Meanwhile, shareholders also approved amendments to Article 3 of the company’s bylaws, related to the company’s objectives, and Article 7 concerning the company’s capital.

 

The Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) announced that the fluctuation limits on Saudi Fisheries will be based on a share price of SAR 146.20 and the outstanding orders will be canceled.

 

Furthermore, the company’s shares will be suspended as per the listing rules for two business days starting today, Jan. 27, provided the Securities Depository Center Co. (Edaa) reflects shares reduction on investors’ portfolios. Trading will resume on Jan. 28.

 

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