Nagi Water Board Approves Distribution of 1 Riyal Per Share for First Half of 2026
The Board of Directors of Nagi Water Company decided on July 12, 2026 (corresponding to 27/01/1448 AH) to distribute cash dividends to shareholders for the first half of the fiscal year 2026. Total distributed amount: SAR 13,000,000. Number of shares eligible for dividends: 13,000,000. Share of distribution: SAR 1 per share. Distribution ratio to nominal value: 6.5%. Entitlement date: July 30, 2026. Distribution date: August 4, 2026.
The Board of Directors of Nagi Water Company has announced the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders at a rate of 6.5% of capital, amounting to one riyal per share, for the first half of 2026.
The company's Extraordinary General Assembly had approved in March the dividend policy for the years 2026, 2027, and 2028.
Details of Cash Dividend Distributions
Current Capital
SAR 200 million
Number of Shares*
20 million shares
Total Distributed Profits
SAR 13 million
Percentage of Capital
10%
Share of Distribution: 1 riyal per share. Entitlement Date: July 30, 2026 (for shareholders registered in the company's register at the Securities Depository Center by the end of the second trading day following the entitlement date).
Distribution Date
August 4, 2026
*Number of shares eligible for dividends: 13 million shares
The company stated that 50% of the profits due to each of the following were deducted:
Shareholder / Amin bin Abdullah Al-Mallah (Chairman of the Board), owner of 7 million shares, representing 35% of the company's total shares.
Shareholder / Sqa United Group, owner of 7 million shares, representing 35% of the company's total shares.
This is based on letters received by the company stating that each of them waives part of their profits due for the years 2026, 2027, and 2028, according to what was previously announced to shareholders on January 20, 2026.
According to Argaam data, Nagi Water Company's Extraordinary General Assembly approved in March the company's dividend policy for the years 2026, 2027, and 2028 as follows:
- 2 riyals per share for the fiscal year 2026
- 3 riyals per share for the fiscal year 2027
- 4 riyals per share for the fiscal year 2028
Historical Development of Cash Distributions (Riyal/Share) - Company Procedures
Notes: Cash Distribution * Total Cash Distributions (Million SAR) Distribution Date Entitlement Date Announcement Date 1.00 13.00 2026/08/04 2026/07/30 2026/07/12 0.50 10.00 2024/06/06 2024/05/16 2024/03/26 1.00 20.00 2023/09/14 2023/08/24 2023/08/10 1.00 20.00 2023/01/18 2023/01/08 2022/12/13 Historical cash distributions per share adjusted for capital changes and bonus shares, if any.
Historical Development of Cash Distributions
Cumulative Cash Distributions: Cash Distribution per Share (Riyal) * Share Price at Beginning of Period (Riyal) Yield on Base Price Last 3 Fiscal Years 1.50 66.90 2.24% Last 5 Fiscal Years N/A N/A N/A Last 10 Fiscal Years N/A N/A N/A Based on the beginning of the period (January 1 of the base year).
Development of Cash Distributions
The deduction of 50% of the profits of the major shareholders reflects the implementation of their waiver of part of their profits, allowing higher distributions for other shareholders. Investors are monitoring the sustainability of this policy in light of the company's commitment to the announced dividend framework. This step also contributes to enhancing shareholder confidence in the company's management.
Original source: Argaam
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