ALFA shareholders approve a capital increase of Ps $7,952 million
ALFA shareholders approved a capital increase of Ps $7,952 million (over US $400 million) through the issuance of 739,713,488 shares at Ps $10.75 per share. The offer is exclusive to current ALFA shareholders through preemptive rights and oversubscription rights. The company plans to use the funds to reduce prepayable debt as part of its transformation process.
Key dates include:
- September 27: Notice of Rights Exercise
- October 7: Notice of Capital Increase
- October 8: Start of Preemptive Rights Period
- October 22: End of Preemptive Rights Period
- November 4: Share Payment Deadline
Shareholders can obtain the "Statement of Interest" form from their financial brokers, the Corporate Secretary, or ALFA's website. The subscription process requires only one form for both preemptive and oversubscription rights.
Gli azionisti di ALFA hanno approvato un aumento di capitale di Ps $7.952 milioni (oltre 400 milioni di dollari USA) attraverso l'emissione di 739.713.488 azioni a Ps $10.75 per azione. L'offerta è riservata esclusivamente agli attuali azionisti di ALFA tramite diritti preemptivi e diritti di sovrascrittura. L'azienda prevede di utilizzare i fondi per ridurre il debito rimborsabile anticipatamente come parte del suo processo di trasformazione.
Le date chiave includono:
- 27 settembre: Avviso di Esercizio dei Diritti
- 7 ottobre: Avviso di Aumento di Capitale
- 8 ottobre: Inizio del Periodo dei Diritti Preemptivi
- 22 ottobre: Fine del Periodo dei Diritti Preemptivi
- 4 novembre: Scadenza per il Pagamento delle Azioni
Gli azionisti possono ottenere il modulo "Dichiarazione di Interessi" dai loro broker finanziari, dal Segretario Corporate o dal sito web di ALFA. Il processo di sottoscrizione richiede solo un modulo per i diritti preemptivi e di sovrascrittura.
Los accionistas de ALFA aprobaron un aumento de capital de Ps $7,952 millones (más de 400 millones de dólares estadounidenses) a través de la emisión de 739,713,488 acciones a Ps $10.75 por acción. La oferta es exclusiva para los actuales accionistas de ALFA a través de derechos preferentes y derechos de sobre suscripción. La empresa planea utilizar los fondos para reducir la deuda prepaga como parte de su proceso de transformación.
Las fechas clave incluyen:
- 27 de septiembre: Aviso de Ejercicio de Derechos
- 7 de octubre: Aviso de Aumento de Capital
- 8 de octubre: Inicio del Período de Derechos Preferentes
- 22 de octubre: Fin del Período de Derechos Preferentes
- 4 de noviembre: Fecha Límite de Pago de Acciones
Los accionistas pueden obtener el formulario de "Declaración de Intereses" de sus corredores financieros, del Secretario Corporativo o del sitio web de ALFA. El proceso de suscripción requiere solo un formulario para ambos derechos preferentes y de sobre suscripción.
ALFA의 주주들은 79억5200만 페소의 자본 증가 (4억 달러 이상)를 승인하였으며, 이는 739,713,488주를 주당 10.75 페소로 발행하는 것을 포함합니다. 이 제안은 현재 ALFA 주주에게 우선권 및 초과 청약권을 통해 독점적으로 제공됩니다. 회사는 이 자금을 선지급 가능 부채를 줄이기 위해 사용할 계획입니다.
주요 일정은 다음과 같습니다:
- 9월 27일: 권리 행사 통지
- 10월 7일: 자본 증가 통지
- 10월 8일: 우선권 기간 시작
- 10월 22일: 우선권 기간 종료
- 11월 4일: 주식 지급 마감일
주주들은 금융 중개인, 법인 비서 또는 ALFA의 웹사이트에서 "관심 진술서" 양식을 받을 수 있습니다. 구독 과정에서는 우선권과 초과 청약권에 대해 단 하나의 양식만 필요합니다.
Les actionnaires d'ALFA ont approuvé une augmentation de capital de Ps $7,952 millions (plus de 400 millions de dollars US) par l'émission de 739,713,488 actions à Ps $10,75 par action. L'offre est exclusivement réservée aux actionnaires actuels d'ALFA via des droits de préemption et des droits de sursouscription. L'entreprise prévoit d'utiliser les fonds pour réduire la dette remboursable par anticipation dans le cadre de son processus de transformation.
Les dates clés comprennent :
- 27 septembre : Avis d'exercice des droits
- 7 octobre : Avis d'augmentation de capital
- 8 octobre : Début de la période de droits de préemption
- 22 octobre : Fin de la période de droits de préemption
- 4 novembre : Date limite de paiement des actions
Les actionnaires peuvent obtenir le formulaire "Déclaration d'intérêts" auprès de leurs courtiers financiers, du Secrétaire Général ou sur le site web d'ALFA. Le processus de souscription nécessite seulement un formulaire pour les droits de préemption et de sursouscription.
Die Aktionäre von ALFA haben eine Kapitalerhöhung von Ps $7,952 Millionen (über 400 Millionen US-Dollar) durch die Ausgabe von 739.713.488 Aktien zu je Ps $10,75 genehmigt. Das Angebot richtet sich ausschließlich an die aktuellen ALFA-Aktionäre über Bezugsrechte und Überzeigungen. Das Unternehmen plant, die Mittel zur Reduzierung vorzeitiger Schulden im Rahmen seines Transformationsprozesses zu verwenden.
Wichtige Termine sind:
- 27. September: Mitteilung über die Ausübung von Rechten
- 7. Oktober: Mitteilung über die Kapitalerhöhung
- 8. Oktober: Beginn der Bezugsrechtsfrist
- 22. Oktober: Ende der Bezugsrechtsfrist
- 4. November: Frist für die Zahlung der Aktien
Aktionäre können das Formular "Interessensbekundung" von ihren Finanzmaklern, dem Corporate Secretary oder der ALFA-Website beziehen. Der Subskriptionsprozess erfordert lediglich ein Formular für sowohl Bezugsrechte als auch Überzeichnung.
- Capital increase of Ps $7,952 million (over US $400 million) approved
- Funds to be used for reducing prepayable debt
- Exclusive offer for current shareholders, potentially increasing their stake
- Commitments from current shareholders to cover the proposed amount
- Potential dilution for shareholders who do not participate in the capital increase
Insights
The approval of a
Key points to consider:
- The issuance of 739,713,488 shares at
Ps $10.75 per share provides a substantial cash infusion. - The exclusive offer to existing shareholders through preemptive rights protects current investors from dilution.
- ALFA's plan to use the proceeds for debt reduction is a prudent financial strategy that should improve its balance sheet and reduce interest expenses.
- The commitment from current shareholders to cover the proposed amount indicates strong internal support and belief in the company's future prospects.
This capital increase could lead to improved financial ratios, potentially enhancing ALFA's creditworthiness and reducing its cost of capital in the long term. Investors should monitor how effectively the company deploys this capital to strengthen its financial position and support future growth initiatives.
The capital increase process outlined by ALFA demonstrates strong corporate governance practices and shareholder-friendly policies. Several aspects stand out:
- Transparency: The company has provided clear timelines and procedures for the subscription process, including important dates and access to necessary forms.
- Shareholder Rights: The preemptive rights and oversubscription rights protect existing shareholders' interests and give them priority in participating in the capital increase.
- Communication: ALFA has established multiple channels for shareholders to obtain information and assistance, including their website and a dedicated email for inquiries.
- Compliance: The process adheres to regulatory requirements, with proper notices and filings planned through official channels like Emisnet.
This approach not only ensures regulatory compliance but also fosters trust among shareholders. The structured and transparent process may enhance ALFA's reputation in the capital markets, potentially benefiting its future capital-raising efforts and investor relations.
- ALFA shareholders approved a capital increase of Ps
(equivalent to more than$7,952 million
US ).$400 million - Issuance of 739,713,488 shares at Ps
per share.$10.75 - Exclusive offer for ALFA shareholders through preemptive rights and oversubscription rights.
- Surplus shares will be allocated to shareholders who express an interest in oversubscribing, based on their current holdings.
- ALFA has commitments from current shareholders to cover the proposed amount.
- ALFA plans to reduce its debt with proceeds from the capital increase.
Shareholders approved the issuance of 739,713,488 shares at a subscription price of Ps
ALFA shareholders interested in exercising their preemptive rights and oversubscription rights may do so by submitting the "Statement of Interest" form during the "Preemptive Rights Period," which will last for 15 calendar days starting on the calendar day following publication of the "Notice of Capital Increase, Preemptive Subscription Rights and Additional Rights of First Refusal" on Emisnet and in the electronic system of the Ministry of Economy. The publication date of the aforementioned notice is October 7, 2024.
Considerations for exercising preemptive rights and oversubscription rights:
- ALFA will publish a "Notice of Rights Exercise" where shareholders will be able to find all the details regarding timelines and applicable procedures for the subscription process. The publication date is September 27, 2024.
- Shareholders can obtain the "Statement of Interest" form from their financial brokers, from the Corporate Secretary, or on the Company's website: www.alfa.com.mx
- For the convenience of shareholders, the subscription process requires only one "Statement of Interest" form to exercise both preemptive rights and oversubscription rights, as applicable.
- The procedures required to exercise preemptive rights and oversubscription rights may vary by shareholder. Shareholders are advised to begin the share subscription process as soon as the "Preemptive Rights Period" begins.
Important dates (subject to the publication of the "Notice of Rights Exercise" on Emisnet):
• | September 27: | Notice of Rights Exercise |
• | October 7: | Notice of Capital Increase, Preemptive Subscription Rights and Additional Rights of First Refusal |
• | October 8: | Start of Preemptive Rights Period |
• | October 9: | Ex-Rights Date |
• | October 22: | End of Preemptive Rights Period |
• | October 28: | Deadline for Indeval and ALFA to notify the number of shares assigned to shareholders, as applicable |
• | November 4: | Share Payment Deadline |
The aforementioned notices and additional information related to the resolutions approved at the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of ALFA will be available at: https://www.alfa.com.mx/en/corporate-governance/
For inquiries related to the subscription process, shareholders and their financial brokers may contact: derechos@alfa.com.mx
About ALFA
ALFA is comprised mainly of two businesses with global operations: Sigma, a leading multinational food company, focuses on the production, marketing, and distribution of quality foods through recognized brands in
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