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Saudi Cable Co.’s (SCC) board of directors recommended today, June 2, a 74.6% capital reduction to SAR 66.73 million from SAR 262.31 million to restructure the company’s capital and offset its accumulated losses, according to a statement to Tadawul.
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Capital Reduction Highlights |
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Current Capital |
SAR 262.31 mln |
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Number of Shares |
26.23 mln |
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Reduction (%) |
74.6% (0.75 share for every share) |
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New Capital |
SAR 66.73 mln |
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Reason |
Restructuring SCC’s capital to fully offset its accumulated losses amounting to SAR 195.58 million as of March 31, 2022 |
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Date |
By the close of the second trading day after the company’s extraordinary general meeting (EGM) date |
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Method |
Writing off 19.56 mln shares |
There is no significant impact of the capital reduction on the company's financial obligations, the cable manufacturer added.
The planned capital reduction is subject to the approval of the competent authorities and the company’s EGM.
Further details will be announced upon appointing a financial advisor and submitting the capital cut application to the Capital Market Authority (CMA), SCC noted.
Moreover, the board also recommended a SAR 400 million rights issue to raise the company’s capital when the planned reduction is complete.
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Capital Increase Highlights |
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Current Capital |
SAR 66.73 mln |
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Number of Shares |
6.67 mln |
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New Number of Shares |
46.67 mln |
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Percentage Increase (%) |
599% |
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Reason |
Restructuring SCC’s capital and injecting fresh funds to boost working capital and allow the company to increase its operating capacity and support future business |
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Method |
Offering 40 mln rights issue shares |
Shareholders of record by the close of trading on the second trading day after the EGM date will be eligible for the rights issue. The EGM date will be set later, the company concluded.
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