Wafrah recommends 61.4% capital cut to offset losses

16/03/2020 Argaam

Wafrah for Industry & Development Co.’s board of directors recommended a 61.4% capital cut to SAR 77.17 million from SAR 200 million, the company said in a statement on Tadawul.

The step is intended to offset accumulated losses of SAR 122.83 million as of Dec. 31, 2019.

The process won’t have a significant impact on the company’s liabilities.

The capital cut is pending approval from the general assembly and the Capital Market Authority.

Key Figures of the Capital Reduction

Current Capital

SAR 200 mln

Number of shares

20 mln shares

Reduction (%)

61.4% (1 for every 1.628 shares)

New Capital

SAR 77.2 mln

New number of shares

7.7 mln shares

Method

Canceling 12.28 mln shares

Record date

The second day following the general meeting (end of day)

Driver

To offset accumulated losses of SAR 122.83 mln


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