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Saudi Ma’aden and American Alcoa Sign Share Purchase, Subscription Agreement

Ma’aden headquarters in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Ma’aden headquarters in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Ma’aden and American Alcoa Sign Share Purchase, Subscription Agreement

Ma’aden headquarters in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Ma’aden headquarters in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) and Alcoa, one of the world’s leading aluminium companies, announced on Sunday a Share Purchase and Subscription Agreement.

The agreement will see Alcoa’s share in both Ma’aden Aluminium Company (MAC) and Ma'aden Bauxite and Alumina Company (MBAC), transfer to Ma’aden, the Saudi company said in a statement.

In exchange, Alcoa will receive cash and newly issued Ma'aden shares, thereby broadening its interest in the Saudi Arabian Mining Company.

Upon completion, this transaction will provide Ma’aden with full ownership and total operational and management control of MAC and MBAC.

In exchange, the statement said Alcoa will receive $150 million and be issued shares representing approximately 2.21% of Ma’aden’s share capital post-transaction.

By transferring from JV partner to shareholder, Alcoa is making a clear statement about its confidence in Ma’aden’s strategy and growth projections, it added.

Bob Wilt, CEO of Ma’aden, said: “Ma’aden formed our joint venture with Alcoa in 2009, as part of our drive to develop a world class aluminium business.”

“Now it’s time for our partnership to evolve. As we continue to grow our aluminium business, streamlining the management structure of this business is an important step forward for Ma’aden as we prepare for greater future growth and continue to build the mining sector as the third pillar of the Saudi economy,” he added.

For his part, Alcoa’s President and CEO, William F. Oplinger expressed confidence that under the new arrangement, that MBAC and MAC are well positioned for success.

“The transaction simplifies our portfolio, enhances visibility in the value of our investment in Saudi Arabia and provides greater financial flexibility to Alcoa, an important part of improving our long-term competitiveness,” he said.

The transaction is subject to regulatory and corporate approvals, in addition to the completion of other closing conditions that are customary for this type of transaction. The transaction is expected to be completed by Q1 2025, Ma’aden said in its statement.

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Saudi-Egyptian Investment Protection Deal to Be Implemented within 2 Months, Says Egypt PM

Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly speaks at the meeting with the Saudi private sector at the Federation of Saudi Chambers in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly speaks at the meeting with the Saudi private sector at the Federation of Saudi Chambers in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi-Egyptian Investment Protection Deal to Be Implemented within 2 Months, Says Egypt PM

Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly speaks at the meeting with the Saudi private sector at the Federation of Saudi Chambers in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly speaks at the meeting with the Saudi private sector at the Federation of Saudi Chambers in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly announced on Monday that the Saudi-Egyptian Investment Protection Agreement has been finalized and will be activated within two months. He also stated that the remaining challenges facing Saudi investors in Egypt will be resolved by the end of this year.

Speaking during a meeting with the Saudi private sector at the Federation of Saudi Chambers in Riyadh, Madbouly emphasized the Egyptian government’s commitment to support Saudi investments.

He said a special unit within Egypt's Ministry of Investment will be dedicated to overseeing Saudi investments, and the government has already resolved 90 issues affecting Saudi investors, leaving only 14 outstanding.

Ministers and officials from the public and private sectors attended the meeting.

Madbouly highlighted Egypt's recent reforms and incentives in various sectors, including development, real estate, industry, agriculture, tourism, and renewable energy. He noted that Egypt has successfully managed challenges related to financial and monetary policies, particularly the exchange rate of the Egyptian pound.

Minister of Commerce Majid Al-Qasabi underscored the intense efforts to improve the business environment between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, adding that the activation of the Saudi-Egyptian Investment Protection Agreement will further strengthen economic ties.

Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih praised the close cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, describing their relationship as a model for Arab cooperation that promotes regional economic growth.

He noted that trade between the two countries exceeded SAR 124 billion during 2022 and 2023 and that 5,767 licenses have been granted to Egyptian investors in the Kingdom.

The meeting also highlighted new developments in Saudi-Egyptian economic relations, focusing on opportunities for integration, cooperation to access African markets, and comparative advantages in various investment sectors.

Earlier, Madbouly met with Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef for talks on boosting cooperation and integration in the industrial and mining sectors.

They also discussed prospects for their development through the exchange of expertise and knowledge.

They explored the development of appropriate solutions to address challenges in order to maximize the benefits of both sectors.

In addition, they discussed strategies to support and incentivize private sector investment in strategic areas within the industrial and mining sectors, such as food industries, which would contribute to achieving food security in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.