First Avenue board proposes 46.34% capital hike via bonus issue

10:30 AM (Mecca time) Argaam- Nomu
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First Avenue for Real Estate Development Co.’s board of directors recommended today, Oct. 15, increasing the company’s capital by 46.34% from SAR 205 million to SAR 300 million via bonus share issuance, according to a statement to Tadawul

 

Capital Increase details

Current Capital

SAR 205 mln

Number of Shares

205 mln

Nominal Value

SAR 1 per share

New Capital

SAR 300 mln

Number of New Shares

300 mln

Percentage of Increase

46.34% (granting nine bonus shares for every 20 shares owned by the company’s shareholders registered at the end of the eligibility date. In addition, 2.75 million treasury shares, representing 1.3% of the company’s current capital, will be designated to the employee stock incentive program.

Reason

To strengthen the company’s capital base in line with business growth and expansion of its real estate projects. It will also reinforce the firm’s financial position, supporting future plans and strategies to enhance shareholders’ equity.

Method

By capitalizing SAR 95 million from the share premium account.

Record Date

Shareholders of record who are registered with Edaa on the second trading day following the record date

 

Fractional shares, if any, will be compiled in one portfolio to be offered at the market price, the statement said. The proceeds will be distributed among eligible shareholders pro rata within 30 days.

 

The bonus issue will be subject to the approvals of the competent authorities, as well as the extraordinary general meeting (EGM), the statement added.

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