Edaa applies Riyad Bank capital hike

08/04/2026 Argaam
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The Securities Depository Center Co. (Edaa) updated the accounts of eligible shareholders to reflect Riyad Bank's capital increase.

 

In a statement to Tadawul, Edaa said the adjustment will be applied today, April 8.

 

According to Argaam data, Riyad Bank shareholders approved the board’s proposal to raise the bank’s capital by 33.33% through a bonus share issue at an extraordinary general meeting on April 5.

 

The proposed increase will be carried out by capitalizing SAR 10 billion from the statutory reserve and retained earnings in equal proportions through a 1-for-3 bonus share issue, raising the bank’s capital to SAR 40 billion.

 

Capital Increase Details

Current Capital

SAR 30 bln

No. of Shares

3 bln

Proposed Increase

33.33%

No. of Bonus Shares

1-for-3

Method

Capitalizing SAR 10 bln equally from statutory reserve and retained earnings

New Capital

SAR 40 bln

New No. of Shares

4 bln

Record Date

April 5, shareholders registered with Edaa by the end of second trading day following the record date

Reason

Enhance solvency and maintain resources in operational activities, leading to achieving strategic goals

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