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Saudi Arabian logistics giant, SAL Saudi Logistics Services Company, has set its initial public offering (IPO) price at 106 riyals ($28.26) per share, aiming to raise SAR2.54 billion ($678 million), according to a company statement on Thursday. The firm intends to offer 30% of its share capital on the Saudi Tadawul Exchange. Post-IPO, selling shareholders, namely Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation and Tarabot Air Cargo Services Limited, will retain a 70% ownership stake.
The logistics firm, which holds a commanding 95% market share in Saudi Arabia’s cargo handling sector, has already secured orders worth $48.6 billion for its IPO. The overwhelming response from institutional investors led to an oversubscription by 72 times at SAR106 per share, thereby valuing SAL at SAR8.48 billion ($2.2 billion). This successful IPO launch is expected to double the kingdom’s annual IPO yield.
HSBC Holdings (NYSE:)’ Saudi unit managed the IPO for SAL, which trails only ADES Holding’s $1.2 billion offering in terms of size. The company’s projected market capitalization after listing stands at a robust SAR8.48 billion ($2.2 billion).
Retail investors will have the opportunity to participate in the IPO from October 11 to October 13 as part of Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification plans.
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