| Element List | Explanation |
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| Introduction | With reference to the announcement made by City Cement Company (the “Company”) on 24/04/1446H (corresponding to 27/10/2024G) regarding the signing of the implementation agreement for the acquisition transaction with Umm Al- Qura Cement Company on 21/04/1446H (corresponding to 24/10/2024G) (hereinafter referred to as the “Implementation Agreement”), under which the Company agreed to submit an offer to the shareholders of Umm Al- Qura Cement Company (“QACC”) to acquire all shares of QACC in exchange for issuing new shares in the Company, in accordance with Article (26) of the Merger and Acquisition Regulations (the “Transaction”). |
The Implementation Agreement included a number of conditions necessary to complete the Transaction, including obtaining the approval of the Capital Market Authority (the “CMA”) to publish the shareholders circular and the offer document related to the Transaction before the end of one year from the date of signing the Implementation Agreement.
The Company announces that the period specified for fulfilling the conditions of the Implementation Agreement ended on 02/05/1447H (corresponding to 24/10/2025G) without fulfilling the conditions and completing the procedures stipulated in the Implementation Agreement, which are considered essential and necessary to complete the Transaction, and without reaching an agreement to extend the duration of the Implementation Agreement.
The company would like to clarify that it is studying all strategic options that could enhance the interests of its shareholders, including the right to resubmit an offer to acquire the shares of Al-Qura Cement Company, should appropriate circumstances arise and in accordance with what serves the interests of the company and its shareholders.
This does not constitute any obligation or commitment to enter into a new agreement at the present time.
The company will announce any material developments in this regard in due course, in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.
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