Closing Bell: Saudi main index rises to close at 11,202
The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR5.08 billion ($1.35 billion), as 218 of the stocks advanced and 31 retreated.
The Kingdom's parallel market Nomu gained 195.03 points, or 0.72 percent, to close at 27,248.13. This comes as 57 of the listed stocks advanced while 30 retreated.
The MSCI Tadawul Index gained 15.19 points, or 1.07 percent, to close at 1,434.07.
The best-performing stock of the day was Saudi Industrial Development Co., whose share price increased 10 percent to SR30.14.
Other top performers included Naseej International Trading Co., whose share price rose 9.99 percent to SR 96.00, as well as Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair Co., also known as Cenomi Retail, whose share price rose 9.97 percent to SR 22.39. According to Tadawul, Cenomi Retail's shares also jumped by 100 percent in two months despite a sell recommendation from research houses.
Specialized Medical Co. recorded the most significant drop, falling 1.88 percent to SR22.92.
Americana Restaurants International PLC — Foreign Co. saw its stock prices fall 1.26 percent to SR2.35.
Nahdi Medical Co. also saw its stock prices decline 1.24 percent to SR127.20.
On the announcements front, Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication Co., also known as GO Telecom, has announced its annual consolidated financial results for the period ending March 31.
According to a Tadawul statement, the firm recorded a net profit of SR223 million during the year, reflecting a 14.36 percent increase compared to the same period a year earlier. The climb is attributed to an increase in revenue of SR446 million, offset by a rise in the cost of revenue of SR320 million, an upsurge in expected credit losses on trade receivables of SR24.6 million, and a growth in general and administrative expenses of SR24 million.
There was also a decrease in financing costs by SR690,000 due to the recognition of commission income on Islamic deposits during the current year, amounting to SR20 million.
GO Telecom has decided to distribute SR10.1 million worth of cash dividends to the company's shareholders for the fiscal year ending on March 31. According to a Tadawul statement, the number of shares eligible for dividends stands at 33.99 million, with a dividend per share of 30 halals and a dividend percentage to the share par value of 3 percent.
GO Telecom ended the session at SR105.00, up 2.49 percent.
The Saudi Exchange has approved Saudi Azm for Communication and Information Technology Co.'s request to transfer from Nomu — Parallel market to the main market, with a capital of SR30 million and 60 million shares.
The company's shares will remain listed on Nomu – Parallel market until the deadline for publishing the transfer document.
The issuer is required to publish the transfer document within three trading days after the Saudi Exchange announces its approval of the transfer request. The transfer document will be accessible to the public for 10 trading sessions through the websites of the issuer, Tadawul, and the financial adviser.
Tadawul also approved Obeikan Glass Co.'s request to transfer from Nomu — Parallel market to the main market, with a capital of SR320 million and 32 million shares.
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