Saudi Printing & Packaging board backs SAR 180m rights issue
Saudi Printing & Packaging's board has recommended a rights issue worth SAR 180m to strengthen the company's balance sheet and fund strategic and operational plans. Wasatah Capital has been appointed financial advisor and underwriter. The plan still requires regulatory clearance and shareholder approval at an extraordinary general meeting, date not yet set.
Why this mattersA SAR 180m rights issue following an earlier capital reduction shows the converter rebuilding its equity base, subject to regulator and shareholder approval.
- Board recommended a capital increase through a rights issue valued at SAR 180m, according to a bourse disclosure
- Wasatah Capital was appointed financial advisor and underwriter at the board meeting on 4 November 2026
- The rights issue needs regulatory approval and shareholder approval at an extraordinary general meeting, date not yet set
- Eligibility goes to shareholders registered with Edaa at the end of the second trading day after the EGM
- The company earlier announced a capital reduction through the cancellation of 58.30 million ordinary shares
- Further disclosure will follow when the capital increase file is submitted to the Capital Market Authority