Saudi Aramco’s board plans 1:10 bonus issue; Q4 2021 dividend of SAR 0.35/share

20/03/2022 Argaam Exclusive

Saudi Arabian Oil Co.’s (Saudi Aramco) board of directors recommended, on March 18, increasing the company’s capital from SAR 60 billion to SAR 75 billion by capitalizing SAR 15 billion from retained earnings by granting one share for every 10 shares, according to a bourse filing today, March 20.

 

Capital Increase Details

Current Capital*

SAR 60 bln

Number of Shares**

200 bln

Increase (%)

25%

Shares Granted

1 share for every 10 shares

New Capital

SAR 75 bln

New Number of Shares

220 bln

Reason

To maximize shareholders’ total returns through distribution of sustainable and progressive dividends, in line with future prospects, underlying growth in free cash flow, and long-term value creation through investments in available opportunities

Method

Capitalization of SAR 15 bln from retained earnings

 

Shareholders by the end of trading on the day of the extraordinary general assembly meeting (EGM), the date for which will be announced later, are eligible, along with those registered with the Securities Depository Center (Edaa) at the end of the second trading day following the EGM.

 

In case of bonus shares fractions, Saudi Aramco collect all fractions in one portfolio for all shareholders to be sold at market price. The amount will be distributed proportionately among the eligible shareholders, within a period not exceeding 30 days from the date of determining the due shares for each shareholder.

 

The proposed grant is subject to obtaining necessary approvals from relevant authorities and the EGM, on the capital increase and number of shares granted.

 

The company also announced distributing SAR 70.33 billion ($18.76 billion) cash dividend to shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2021.

 

Dividend Details (Q4 2021)

Current Capital*

SAR 60 bln

Number of Shares**

200 bln

Dividend

SAR 70.33 bln

Dividend per share

SAR 0.3518 per share

Record Date

March 22, 2022 (Shareholders registered with the Depository Center Co. (Edaa) at the end of the second trading day following the due date)

Payment date

March 31, 2022

 

Dividend Details (2021)

Total Dividends

SAR 281.32 bln

Dividend per share

SAR 1.40 per share

*No nominal value for Saudi Aramco shares

** 199.91 billion shares are due for distribution

Dividend History (SAR/share) Corporate Actions

Announcement Ex-Dividend Payment Dividends
(M Riyal)
Dividends * Notes
20/03/2022 22/03/2022 31/03/2022 70,330.00 0.29
31/10/2021 04/11/2021 22/11/2021 70,328.07 0.29
08/08/2021 15/08/2021 01/09/2021 70,327.08 0.29
04/05/2021 10/05/2021 02/06/2021 70,325.33 0.29
21/03/2021 22/03/2021 31/03/2021 70,324.78 0.29
03/11/2020 09/11/2020 30/11/2020 70,318.77 0.29
09/08/2020 11/08/2020 31/08/2020 70,318.77 0.29
12/05/2020 21/05/2020 18/06/2020 70,318.77 0.29
15/03/2020 18/03/2020 31/03/2020 50,210.00 0.21
01/11/2019 - - 50,250.00 0.21
Historical dividend per share adjusted for the effect of capital changes and bonus shares, if any

Dividend History

Consolidated cash dividend Cash dividend per share (SAR) * The stock price at the beginning of the period (SAR) Return on the base price
Last 3 Financial years 3.46 29.10 11.88 %
Last 5 Financial years N/A N/A N/A
Last 10 Financial years N/A N/A N/A
Based on the beginning of the period (January 1 of the base year)

Historical Dividends

27.95
(0.05) (0.18 %)

Valuation Data (Latest Share Price)

P/E (TTM) 16.50
P/E Before Unusual Items (TTM) 16.49
P/BV 4.54
Dividend Yield 5.13 %
Market Cap. (M) 6,763,900.00
Return on Average Assets 16.53 %
Return on Average Equity 27.02 %

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