Saudi Paper’s shareholders to vote on capital hike, dividend distribution on April 25

04/04/2024 Argaam
Logo ofSaudi Paper Manufacturing Co.

Logo of Saudi Paper Manufacturing Co. 


Saudi Paper Manufacturing Co.’s shareholders will vote on board of directors' recommendation on a 5% cash dividend (SAR 0.5 per share) for Q3 2023, and a 10% capital hike via bonus shares, during an extraordinary general assembly meeting, to be held on April 25, according to a statement to Tadawul.

 

In November, 2023, the company’s board recommended a 10% capital hike by way of bonus share distribution and a 5% cash dividend for Q3 2023, Argaam earlier reported.

 

Dividend Details (Q3 2023)

Current Capital

SAR 337.0 mln

Number of Shares

33.70 mln

Total Dividend

SAR 16.85 mln

Percentage of Capital

5% (SAR 0.5 a share)

Record Date

Shareholders of record and those registered with the Securities Depository Center (Edaa) on the second trading day following the general assembly’s meeting date

Payment Date

Later

 

Capital Increase Highlights

Current Capital

SAR 337.0 mln

Number of Shares

33.70 mln

Percentage Increase

10% (1 bonus share per each 10 shares held)

New Capital After Increase

SAR 370.70 mln

New Number of Shares

37.07 mln

Eligibility

Shareholders of record and those registered with Edaa by the close of the second trading day following the record date, to be announced later

Reason

Part of the company’s goals for strengthening its capital base, future growth, and shareholder returns

Method

Capitalizing SAR 33.7 mln from retained earnings

 

Shareholders will also vote on the board of directors’ recommendation to transfer the entire balance of the statutory reserve of SAR 15.34 million as in the financial statements ended Dec. 31, 2023 to retained earnings.

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