Obeikan Glass proposes bonus issue to raise capital by 33%

12/09/2023 Argaam
Obeikan Glass manufacturing facility

Obeikan Glass manufacturing facility


The board of directors of Obeikan Glass Co. recommended on Sept. 11 a 33.3% capital increase to SAR 320 million, through a one-for-three bonus share distribution, the company said in a statement to Tadawul

 

Details of Bonus Shares

Current capital

SAR 240 mln

Number of shares

24 mln

Percentage of increase

33.3% (one share for every three shares held)

New capital

SAR 320 mln

Number of shares

32 mln

Reason

To strengthen the capital base and support future activities, leading to high growth rates over the coming years in line with the company’s policy

Method

Capitalization of SAR 80 mln of retained earnings

Record date

Shareholders owning shares by the close of trading on the extraordinary general meeting date, and those registered with Edaa by the close of second trading day after the EGM date

 

Fractional shares, if any, will be collected into one investment portfolio to be then sold at market price. The value of the sold portfolio will be distributed to eligible shareholders pro rata within 30 days as of the date of the new shares allocation.

 

The bonus share distribution is subject to obtaining all necessary approvals from the competent authorities as well as the company’s shareholders, the statement added.

 

According to data available with Argaam, the company’s shareholders disapproved the board of directors’ previous proposal to increase capital by 33.3% to SAR 320 million via capitalization of retained earnings and a 1-for-3 bonus issue, during the EMG held on May 18.

 

Shareholders also rejected to approve amending Article No. 7 of the company’s bylaws related to the company’s capital, and Article No. 8 related to share subscription.

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