Budget Saudi EGM ratifies issuing new shares to acquire AutoWorld

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United International Transportation Co.’s (Budget Saudi) shareholders approved raising capital by issuing new shares in order to fully acquire Al Jazira Equipment Co. Ltd. (AutoWorld).

The decision came during the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held on June 24, the company said in a statement to Tadawul.

The capital hike will be effective upon the completion of transferring ownership of the shares of AutoWorld to Aljozoor Alrasekha Trucking Co. Ltd (Rahaal), a subsidiary owned by Budget Saudi, the statement added.

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Meanwhile, the EGM authorized the board of directors or any person authorized thereby to issue any decision or take any action that may be necessary to implement any of the decisions related to the acquisition deal.

According to data compiled by Argaam, Budget Saudi signed in August 2023 a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Economic and Development Holding Co. (SEDCO) to fully acquire its subsidiary, AutoWorld, by issuing shares to the subsidiary’s owner.