Miahona EGM: 15% dividend for 2025, employee plan on June 14

How the Buyback Affects Share Count

Unlike a traditional buyback that retires shares, Miahona’s buyback is purely a sourcing mechanism for the employee plan. Shares will be held in treasury for up to 18 months and then transferred to employees, who will hold them for up to seven years under the program. During the holding period, the shares are removed from the float. This can provide temporary price support. Once allocated, they become outstanding again, creating potential dilution if employees sell.

The buyback cap of 1 million shares is modest relative to total capital. It limits the cost and the dilution. Shareholders should review the final allocation price. If set below market value, it represents a transfer of value from existing shareholders to employees. The board’s discretion here is a key governance point.

Financing and Duration

Miahona stated the purchase will be financed through own resources, avoiding debt. The maximum purchase period is 18 months from the EGM date. After allocation, employees must hold the shares for up to 7 years under the program’s rules, aligning long-term incentives with shareholder value. The structure is similar to long-term incentive plans used by many Saudi-listed companies.

Vote Outcome and Next Steps

Shareholders registered with Edaa at the end of the second trading day after the EGM will be eligible to vote. The meeting is set for June 14, 2026. Approval of all three items is the most likely outcome given board sponsorship. The vote still serves as a governance check.

If Approved

• The dividend policy is locked for 2025 at SAR 0.15 per share. Future dividends will depend on earnings and cash flow.
• The employee plan will begin, with the board authorized to buy shares over 18 months. Execution speed matters. Buying aggressively early could signal insider confidence.
• The buyback cap limits total exposure to 1 million shares. If the board buys the full amount, it will use roughly SAR 1.5 million at current implied capital (assuming par value). More if market price is higher.

If Rejected

A rejection would be rare for a board-recommended agenda. It would force a capital-allocation review. It would raise questions about shareholder alignment with the board’s payout strategy and employee incentive design. Any material “no” vote could pressure management to revise the terms or delay the plan.

Risk to Watch: Execution of Buyback

The buyback authorization is optional. The board is not obligated to complete it. If Miahona’s cash position weakens or the share price rises significantly, the board may choose to delay or reduce purchases. Shareholders should monitor quarterly cash flow statements for buyback activity. A year without any buyback would undermine the incentive plan’s credibility.

This EGM is a catalyst for income and governance debate. The 15% cash dividend provides a clear return target for long holders. The employee plan and buyback introduce mechanical support for the share price in the short term. For traders, the key dates are the ex-dividend date (second trading day after EGM) and the buyback initiation period. Approval on June 14 sets the stage for a potential yield play in Miahona for the 2025 fiscal year.

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