Almarai Co. — Capital/Financing Update 2006

Oct 30, 2006

Clarification regarding the media?s announcement about Almarai?s intention to issue a SAR 4 billion Islamic Sukuk

2280 · 30/10/2006 15:37:37 · Announcement #9573 · View on Saudi Exchange

Clarification regarding the media?s announcement about Almarai?s intention to issue a SAR 4 billion Islamic Sukuk

Almarai would like to remind its shareholders that it had previously communicated the company?s five year investment plan which requires funding of approximately SAR 4 billion. The company also announced that it will be able to fund this requirement from strong cash flow generated by the business. Nevertheless, should there be an additional requirement, the company will evaluates all options available including an Islamic Sukuk.

The company would like to reiterate that all important announcement will be made available on Tadawul first.

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