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CAPITAL MARKETS-
Saudi Industrial Development Company (Sidc) is moving ahead with a SAR 165 mn rights issue, offering 16.5 mn ordinary shares at SAR 10 apiece to lift its capital to SAR 300 mn from SAR 135 mn, according to the prospectus (pdf) it released yesterday.
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Next step: Eligible shareholders will be granted about 1.2 shares for every one owned, with each share allowing subscription to one new share. Shares will be tradeable on Tadawul, with a subsequent rump offering to institutions for any unsubscribed shares. The subscription period will be determined following the general assembly’s approval.
Use of proceeds: Sidc is earmarking SAR 6 mn from the expected SAR 159 mn in proceeds to cover offering costs. The remainder of the proceeds will be divided between working capital (SAR 73 mn), repayment of certain credit facilities (SAR 22 mn), launching new brand identity stores of Sleep High (SAR 40 mn), upgrading and automating production lines (SAR 20 mn), and implementing the Enterprise Resource Planning system (SAR 4 mn).
ADVISORS- Alinma Capital is acting as the financial advisor, lead manager, and underwriter on the transaction, with Khaligyoun Legal Advisors providing counsel.
DEBT WATCH-
#1- Al Majed Oud activated a SAR 200 mn shariah-compliant credit facility agreement signed in late August with Al Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation, it said in a Tadawul disclosure yesterday. The one-year renewable agreement — backed by murabaha and facility agreements and a promissory note — will boost the company’s finances and operations.
#2- Al Fakhera Men’s Tailoring secured SAR 45 mn in shariah-compliant credit facilities from the Arab National Bank, it said in a Tadawul disclosure yesterday. The five-year agreement has a one-year grace period and aims to boost the company’s working capital and contribute to expansion plans. It’s backed by a SAR 45 mn promissory note and a pledge on a portfolio.
