Closing Bell: Saudi indices close in red at 11,405 

  • Parallel market Nomu dropped 155.91 points to close at 27,499.65
  • MSCI Tadawul Index decreased by 1.62 points to end at 1,454.93

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index decreased on Monday, losing 33.66 points, or 0.29 percent, to close at 11,405.28.     

The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR4.8 billion ($1.2 billion), as 50 stocks advanced and 191 retreated.     

The Kingdom’s parallel market, Nomu, dropped 155.91 points, or 0.56 percent, to close at 27,499.65. This comes as 27 of the listed stocks advanced while 47 retreated.     

The MSCI Tadawul Index also decreased by 1.62 points, or 0.11 percent, to close at 1,454.93.      

TASI’s top performer was Al-Baha Investment and Development Co., which surged by 6.74 percent to reach SR3.96.    

Other top performers included Saudi Printing and Packaging Co., which gained 5.14 percent to close at SR11.86, and the National Co. for Learning and Education, which rose 4.82 percent to SR156.60.  

Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair Co. was also among the top performers, increasing 4.40 percent to SR17.54.     

Middle East Specialized Cables Co. saw the steepest decline, with its share price easing 5.83 percent to SR31.50. 

National Gas and Industrialization Co. also saw its stock prices decline 4.71 percent to SR76.80. United Electronics Co. also dropped to SR85.90, a 4.66 percent decrease.    

Alinma Bank announced plans to issue US dollar-denominated sustainable additional Tier 1 capital certificates, following a board resolution passed on May 5, 2025, authorizing the CEO to execute the process. 

The issuance, conducted through a special purpose vehicle, will target eligible investors in Saudi Arabia and abroad. It aims to bolster the bank’s Tier 1 capital and support general banking activities.  

The final size and terms will depend on market conditions, with the transaction subject to regulatory approvals and applicable legal requirements. 

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC, Alinma Capital, and Emirates NBD Bank PJSC have been appointed as joint lead managers for the offer. Goldman Sachs International, J.P. Morgan Securities plc, and Standard Chartered Bank will also serve in the same capacity. 

Alinma’s share price dropped 1.97 percent to settle at SR27.40.  

Separately, Saudi Ground Services Co. signed a Shariah-compliant banking facility agreement with Banque Saudi Fransi for up to SR300 million. 

Dated May 15, the flexible credit line allows the company to draw funds as needed to meet working capital requirements. 

The facility is valid through April 30, 2026, with an option to renew for one year, and is secured by a promissory note. 

Saudi Ground Services said the facility aims to boost liquidity, support working capital needs, and back its strategic growth plans. 

SGS saw a 1.03 percent drop in its share price to settle at SR48.20.  

Source: www.arabnews.com

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