‎WSM shareholders OK 10% capital hike for employee shares program

‎WSM shareholders OK 10% capital hike for employee shares program ‎WSM shareholders OK 10% capital hike for employee shares program

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WSM for Information Technology Co.’s shareholders approved, in a meeting held on April 17, a board of directors recommendation of a 10% capital increase, according to a statement toTadawul.

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This increase will be financed from the company’s retained earnings and allocated to the employee shares program, the statement added.

Capital Increase Details

Current Capital

SAR 19.50 mln

Number of Shares

1.95 mln

New Capital

SAR 21.45 mln

Number of Shares

2.14 mln

Percentage of Increase

10%

Purpose

To set up employee shares program

Method

Capitalizing SAR 1.95 million from the retained earnings by issuing 195,000 new shares.

The capital increase will be allocated to the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) to enhance employee loyalty. This program also aims to attract top talents and achieve solid growth rates in line with the company’s expansion strategy.

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The number of shareholders’ shares will not be affected by the capital increase, but shareholders’ ownership percentage in the company’s shares will decrease by 9.09% due to new shares.

Meanwhile, shareholders approved the board recommendation to transfer the balance of the company’s statutory reserve, which amounted to SAR 1.49 million in financial statements for six months ending June 30, 2024, to the retained earnings balance.

 

Logo ofWSM for Information Technology Co.

WSM for Information Technology Co.’s shareholders approved, in a meeting held on April 17, a board of directors recommendation of a 10% capital increase, according to a statement toTadawul.

This increase will be financed from the company’s retained earnings and allocated to the employee shares program, the statement added.

Capital Increase Details

Current Capital

SAR 19.50 mln

Number of Shares

1.95 mln

New Capital

SAR 21.45 mln

Number of Shares

2.14 mln

Percentage of Increase

10%

Purpose

To set up employee shares program

Method

Capitalizing SAR 1.95 million from the retained earnings by issuing 195,000 new shares.

The capital increase will be allocated to the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) to enhance employee loyalty. This program also aims to attract top talents and achieve solid growth rates in line with the company’s expansion strategy.

For more news on listed companies

The number of shareholders’ shares will not be affected by the capital increase, but shareholders’ ownership percentage in the company’s shares will decrease by 9.09% due to new shares.

Meanwhile, shareholders approved the board recommendation to transfer the balance of the company’s statutory reserve, which amounted to SAR 1.49 million in financial statements for six months ending June 30, 2024, to the retained earnings balance.

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