Home GCC Saudi Arabia Saudi IPO: SMASCO sets final offer price amid strong investor demand Saudi Manpower Solutions Company (SMASCO) has determined the final offer price at SAR 7.5 per share for its IPO by Neesha Salian May 20, 2024 Manpower solutions provider Saudi Manpower Solutions Company (SMASCO) has concluded its institutional bookbuilding process and announced the final offer price for its initial public offering (IPO) on the main market of the Saudi Exchange. Following a successful bookbuilding phase, the company has determined the final offer price at SAR 7.5 per share, as it prepares to debut on the exchange. With this valuation, SMASCO achieves a market capitalisation of SAR3bn (equivalent to approximately $800m) upon listing. The price range for the offering had been initially set at SAR 7 to SAR 7.5. The institutional bookbuilding process witnessed remarkable enthusiasm from investors, resulting in an impressive order book totalling approximately SAR115bn (equivalent to $31bn). Read: Saudi Manpower Solutions Company gets CMA nod to list IPO on Tadawul High investor demand for SMASCO IPO Reflecting an oversubscription rate of 128 times, this demand underscores the robust investor appetite for SMASCO’s IPO and its potential for growth and profitability in the Saudi market. SMASCO‘s IPO is poised to bolster the company’s position in the kingdom’s manpower solutions sector. The strong investor interest reflects confidence in the company’s business model and its ability to capitalise on opportunities in the dynamic Saudi Arabian economy. Tags IPO Saudi Arabia Saudi Manpower Solutions Company You might also like Egypt’s United Bank to sell 30% stake via IPO on local bourse Türkiye plans IPOs for state energy companies, minister says Oman’s OQ to raise $490m from IPO of methanol, ammonia unit Delivery Hero’s Talabat sets IPO price range, seeks to raise $1.52bn