Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Sport Clubs Company IPO price has been set at SAR 7.5 per share following strong investor demand. Saudi Fransi Capital, the financial advisor and lead underwriter, announced the results after completing the institutional book-building process.
In its statement to the Tadawul Saudi, the company confirmed that institutional investors oversubscribed to the IPO by 44.1 times. They subscribed to the full 34.32 million ordinary shares offered in the first phase of the IPO.
Retail Subscriptions for Sport Clubs IPO Open July 8
With institutional demand exceeding expectations, 20% of the total offered shares will now be allocated to retail investors. Subscriptions for retail investors will take place on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, for one day only.
Saudi Fransi Capital confirmed that all preparations with the receiving entities are complete. These entities will manage the subscription process, ensuring broad access for retail participants.
The list of receiving entities includes:
- Saudi Fransi Capital
- Sahm Financial
- Derayah Financial
- Al Arabi Financial
- NCB Capital
- Riyad Capital
- Albilad Investment
- Al Rajhi Capital
- Al Khabeer Capital
- Al Jazira Capital
- Yaqeen Capital
- Alistithmar Capital
- Alinma Investment
- Awwal Investment
- GIB Capital
- Musharaka Capital
- EFG Hermes Saudi Arabia
- Awaed Financial
On June 22, the IPO price range was set between SAR 7.0 and SAR 7.5 per share. The minimum subscription was 100,000 shares, with a maximum limit of 5.719 million shares per investor.
The Saudi Standard’s View: Sports IPO Draws Interest, but Delivery is Crucial
The final Sport Clubs Company IPO price and significant oversubscription underscore strong investor appetite for Saudi Arabia’s growing sports sector. National initiatives under Vision 2030 continue to drive business growth across sports and entertainment.
However, high demand during book-building does not guarantee long-term performance. The company’s ability to scale operations, meet financial targets, and manage competitive pressures will be key to sustaining investor confidence.
Retail participation on July 8 will serve as an additional test of overall market enthusiasm. For retail investors, this IPO presents exposure to Saudi Arabia’s sports economy, yet assessing risk factors remains essential before subscribing.
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