Academy of Learning to raise capital via 50% bonus issue

26/06/2024 Argaam
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Shareholders of Academy of Learning (AOL) approved raising the company’s capital by a 50% bonus issue (1-for-2) through capitalizing SAR 30 million from retained earnings, during the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held on June 25.

 

Details

Current Capital

SAR 60 mln

Number of Shares

60 mln

Percentage of Increase

50%

Method

Capitalizing SAR 30 million from retained earnings, and granting one share for every two shares held

New Capital

SAR 90 mln

Number of Shares

90 mln

Reasons

To focus on growth and expansions in line with the company’s strategy

Record Date

June 25, 2024 (Shareholders of record and those registered with Edaa on the second day following the record date)

 

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Fractional shares, if any, will be compiled in one portfolio, and will be sold at market price with proceeds to be distributed pro rata among eligible shareholders within 30 days, AOL said in a statement to Tadawul.

 

The shareholders approved transferring SAR 6.63 million statutory reserve as of Dec. 31, 2023, to the retained earnings account.

 

The board was also authorized to distribute interim dividends on a semi-annual or quarterly basis for 2024.

 

In a separate statement, the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) announced that fluctuation limits will be based on a stock price of SAR 8.13 today, June 26.  All outstanding orders will be cancelled.

 

Edaa will add the bonus shares to shareholder portfolios before the start of trade on June 30.

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