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CMA & Tadawul Disclosure

Continuing-obligation disclosure is where most Saudi listed companies face real regulatory exposure. From periodic financial reporting to material-event announcements on Efsah, the Capital Market Authority and the Saudi Exchange set a precise calendar and format that boards and IR teams must meet without exception. The framework is built on two buckets: periodic disclosure — financial statements on a fixed schedule, plus the board of directors' report — and event-driven disclosure of material developments, which must reach the market without delay. Main Market issuers report quarterly and publish annual statements within 90 days of year-end; Nomu issuers report half-yearly. Every Main Market notification has been bilingual since 2021. The cost of getting this wrong is not abstract: late or inconsistent disclosure draws regulatory findings and erodes investor trust. This hub collects Elevare Partners' analysis of what must be disclosed, when, by whom, and how to build a disclosure process that protects the company while serving investors — drawing on our evergreen disclosure guides and the weekly market digest. The strongest issuers prepare their announcements before the event. The weak ones improvise on the day.

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In the market digest

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June 18, 2026

KAFD DMC secures SAR 12B Murabaha facility; CMA clears Riyad Bank SAR 10B debt program

PIF-owned KAFD DMC closes its first independently arranged 15-year senior-secured Murabaha; CMA approves Riyad Bank debt issuance and reports SAR 179.1M in 2025 fines.

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June 11, 2026

TASI ends week at 11,013 pts; CMA clears Standard Chartered for asset management

Tadawul turnover holds near SAR 5.7B, CMA approves Standard Chartered Capital for investment management, and listed firms disclose contracts, dividends and buybacks.

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June 4, 2026

MGC sets IPO price range targeting up to SAR 3B; TASI ends week at 11,002

MGC opens institutional book-building at SAR 11-12.50 per share, SGS lands SAR 6.3B Saudia contract, and Tadawul consults on debt-market rule changes.

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May 28, 2026

Aramco exits PRefChem JV; CMA convicts Saudi German Health board over financials

Aramco transfers Pengerang stakes to PETRONAS, CMA fines Saudi German Health board ~SAR 18M, MSGA files Nomu prospectus, and Tadawul auction trades SAR 5.7B.

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May 21, 2026

CMA approves solutions, Maharah capital hikes; MGC files 30% IPO

Regulator greenlights bonus issues for solutions and Maharah, MGC publishes prospectus for SAR-denominated Main Market offering, Alinma prices $500M AT1 sukuk.

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May 14, 2026

Aramco posts Q1 2026 adjusted net income of $33.6B, declares $21.9B dividend

Aramco leads Q1 2026 reporting season as 29 TASI issuers file results; Dar AlBalad IPO draws 66.6x institutional demand; CMA fines exceed SAR 10.7M.

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April 17, 2026

PIF Board approves 2026-2030 strategy; TASI ends week at 11,589

PIF sets three-portfolio structure targeting six domestic ecosystems; TASI closes at highest level since October 2025 on SAR 4.63B turnover.

Frequently asked questions

What is an Efsah announcement?

Efsah is the Saudi Exchange's electronic disclosure platform through which listed companies publish official announcements to the market — financial statements, material developments, board and shareholder changes. Until information is published on Efsah, the market has not formally been informed, and the information is treated as inside information that must be controlled.

When are financial statements due in Saudi Arabia?

For Main Market issuers, interim (quarterly) statements are published within 30 days of the period-end and annual statements within 90 days of the financial year-end. Nomu issuers report on a half-yearly basis, within 45 days of the period-end. Statements may not be shared with shareholders or third parties until they have been announced through Tadawul.

What counts as a material development that must be disclosed?

Broadly, any development in the company's sphere of activity that is not in the public domain and could reasonably affect the share price or an investor's decision — for example, major contracts, significant financial impacts, changes in control, or litigation. It must be disclosed to the CMA and the public without delay. When a company cannot yet announce, it can request a temporary trading suspension from Tadawul pending disclosure.

Does Nomu have the same disclosure rules as the Main Market?

No. Nomu carries lighter periodic obligations — half-yearly rather than quarterly reporting — suited to smaller and growth companies, and certain board-report content requirements are indicative rather than mandatory. The duty to disclose material developments without delay applies to both markets.