Shaker EGM to vote on 22% capital hike via bonus issue, employee stock plan on Jan. 8

17/12/2025 Argaam

Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Co.’s (Shaker) shareholders are set to vote on a board proposal for a 22% capital hike from SAR 555 million to SAR 677.1 million during the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) slated for Jan. 8, 2026, according to a statement to Tadawul.

 

The planned capital top-up will be through the distribution of 11.1 million bonus shares (via a 1:5 bonus issue), representing 20% of the company’s pre-increase capital, by capitalizing a portion of retained earnings.

 

Under this transaction, as many as 1.11 million (2% of the pre-increase capital) of Shaker’s shares will be allocated to the employee long-term stock incentive program.

 

Capital Increase Details

Current Capital

SAR 555 mln

Current Number of Shares

55.5 mln

Proposed Increase

22%

Method

Capitalizing SAR 122.1 mln from retained earnings balance

Bonus Shares

11.1 mln (1-for-5 bonus share issue, or 20% of capital)

Treasury Shares

1.11 mln (2% of capital)

New Capital

SAR 677.1 mln

New Number of Shares

67.71 mln

Reason

To support the company’s future plans

Record Date

Shareholders of record and registered with the Securities Depository Center Co. (Edaa) at the end of the second trading day after the record date

 

Fractional shares, if any, will be compiled into a single portfolio for all shareholders, and will be sold at market price. Their value will be distributed to eligible shareholders pro rata within a period not exceeding 30 days.

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