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Saudi Reinsurance Co.’s (Saudi Re) board of directors, in its meeting held on March 16, recommended a 46.6% capital increase from SAR 1.158 billion to SAR 1.698 billion through a bonus share distribution, according to a statement to Tadawul.
The board proposed distributing 51.48 million bonus shares, granting shareholders four shares for every nine held, representing a 44.44% capital increase.
It also recommended allocating an additional 2.5 million shares to the company’s long-term incentive plan, equivalent to 2.16% of capital.
Capital Increase Details
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Capital Increase Details |
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Current Capital |
SAR 1.158 bln |
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Current Number of Shares |
115.83 mln |
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Percentage of Increase |
46.6% |
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New Capital |
SAR 1.698 bln |
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New Number of Shares |
169.81 mln |
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Reasons |
Boosting growth and financial position |
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Bonus Share Distribution |
Distributing 51.48 million bonus shares, granting shareholders four shares for every nine held, representing a 44.44% capital increase.
Allocating an additional 2.5 million shares to the company’s long-term incentive plan, equivalent to 2.16% of capital. |
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Nature, Value of Reserves |
The increase will be financed from capitalizing 539.8 million from the retained earnings |
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Record Date |
Shareholders of record and those registered with Edaa on the second trading day following the general meeting. |
Fractional shares, if any, will be compiled in one portfolio for shareholders and will be offered at the market price. The proceeds will then be distributed to eligible shareholders pro rata within a period not exceeding 30 days.
The capital increase and the bonus issue are subject to the approval of the official authorities and the extraordinary general meeting (EGM).
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