Al Rajhi Takaful shareholders approve capital hike to SAR1B via bonus issue

04/12/2023 Argaam
Logo ofAl Rajhi Company for Cooperative Insurance (Al Rajhi Takaful)

Logo of Al Rajhi Company for Cooperative Insurance (Al Rajhi Takaful) 


Al-Rajhi Company for Cooperative Insurance’s (Al Rajhi Takaful) shareholders greenlit a 150% capital increase to SAR 1 billion, through capitalizing SAR 600 million from retained earnings and distributing 1.5 bonus shares for every share held.

 

The approval was made during the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held on Dec. 3, according to a Tadawul statement.

 

Capital Increase Details

Current Capital

SAR 400 mln

Number of Shares

40 mln  

Percentage of Increase

150%

Method

1.5-for-1 bonus share distribution and capitalizing SAR 600 million from retained earnings  

New Capital

SAR 1 bln

Number of Shares

100 mln 

Reason

To support strategic and expansion plans by providing insurance solutions to clients, including individuals, corporate and SMEs.

Record Date

 

Dec. 3, 2023 (Including shareholders registered with Edaa by the close of second trading day after record date)

 

Fractional shares, if any, will be collected into a single portfolio to be sold at market price within 30 days, on a pro-rata basis from the date of determining the allocation of new shares for each shareholder.

 

In a separate statement, the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) announced that the fluctuation limits for Al Rajhi Takaful today will be based on a share price of SAR 64.80. Accordingly, the outstanding orders will be canceled.

 

Furthermore, the Securities Depository Center (Edaa) will deposit the bonus shares into investors’ portfolios by Dec. 6. 

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