Academy of Learning shareholders to vote on 2:1 bonus shares, 10% dividend on Jan. 1

07/12/2025 Argaam- Nomu
Logo ofAcademy of Learning Co. (AOL)

Logo of Academy of Learning Co. (AOL)


Shareholders of Academy of Learning Co. (AOL) are set to vote on the board’s recommendation to increase the company’s capital through a bonus share distribution during the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) scheduled for Jan. 1, 2026.

 

The capital will be hiked by capitalizing SAR 45 million from retained earnings, representing a 50% capital increase (one bonus share for every two shares held), AOL said in a Tadawul statement.

 

Shareholders will also vote on the board’s proposal for a 10% cash dividend, or SAR 0.1 per share, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.

 

Capital Hike Highlights

Current Capital

SAR 90 mln

No. of Shares

90 mln

Par Value

SAR 1 /share

Capital Raise Percentage

50%

Method

Capitalization of SAR 45 million from retained earnings (granting one bonus share for every two shares held)

Post-Capital Hike

SAR 135 mln

No. of Shares Post-Hike

135 mln

Purpose

To focus on growth and expansion in accordance with the strategic goals of the company

Record Date

Jan. 1, 2026 (Shareholders of record who are registered with Edaa by the end of the second trading day following the EGM date)

 

Cash Dividend Details

 

Current Capital

SAR 90 mln

Current No. of Shares

90 mln

Par Value

SAR 1 / share

Total Dividends

SAR 9 mln

Distribution Ratio

10% (SAR 0.10 / share)

Record Date

Jan. 1, 2026 (Shareholders of record who are registered with Edaa by the end of the second trading day following the EGM date)

Dividend Payment Date

Within 15 business days from the record date

 

Fractional shares, if any, will be compiled in one portfolio for all shareholders and will be offered at market price. Proceeds will be distributed among entitled shareholders pro rata within 30 days maximum.

 

During the EGM, shareholders will also vote on the company’s plan to buy back up to 800,000 shares to allocate them under the employee share program. The buyback will be funded from the company’s own resources, and the board will be authorized to complete the purchase within a maximum of 18 months from the EGM resolution date.

 

The company will hold the repurchased shares for no more than 10 years from the date of the EGM approval, until they are allocated to eligible employees. After this period, the company will follow the procedures and regulations stipulated in the applicable laws.

 

The agenda includes a vote to approve interim dividends for FY ending June 30, 2026.

 

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