Monitoring Major Shareholders' Holdings

Understanding the movements of major shareholders in Saudi-listed stocks is crucial for making informed decisions. This column is dedicated to tracking and analyzing changes in the holdings of key stakeholders in listed companies. These shifts can provide valuable insights into the confidence major investors have in the companies they are involved with.

Top Increases

A review of recent disclosures shows significant buying activity from major stakeholders in several companies.

• Eastern Province Cement Co.(3080.SA) 
  • Shareholder: Al Bilad Trading and Economics Company
  • Change: +2.91%
  • From: 14.32% → 17.23%
  • Period: September 8
  • Notes: A substantial single-day increase in holding.
• Al Gassim Investment Holding Co.(6020.SA) 
  • Shareholder: Raoum Trading Company
  • Change: +0.53%
  • From: 5.16% → 5.69%
  • Period: September 3–9
  • Notes: Consistent accumulation over five separate trading days.
• Arabian Cement Co.(3010.SA) 
  • Shareholder: A.A.S for Investment Co.
  • Change: +0.17%
  • From: 8.18% → 8.35%
  • Period: September 7–9
  • Notes: A series of increases over a three-day period.
• United Electronics Co.(4003.SA) 
  • Shareholder: United Electronics Company (EXTRA)
  • Change: +0.14%
  • From: 6.57% → 6.71%
  • Period: September 3–9
  • Notes: The company steadily increased its stake through small, daily buybacks.
• Fitaihi Holding Group(4180.SA) 
  • Shareholder: Ahmed H. Fitaihi
  • Change: +0.07%
  • From: 27.30% → 27.37%
  • Period: September 8–9
  • Notes: Two consecutive days of minor stake increases.
• Al Moammar Information Systems Co.(7200.SA) 
  • Shareholder: Khalid Abdullah Al Moamer
  • Change: +0.02%
  • From: 22.10% → 22.12%
  • Period: September 4
  • Notes: A single minor addition to the holding.
• Arabian Pipes Co.(2200.SA) 
  • Shareholder: Said Abdurahman Saad Alyamani
  • Change: +0.02%
  • From: 6.78% → 6.80%
  • Period: September 3
  • Notes: A one-time reported increase.

Top Decreases

Conversely, some major investors trimmed their positions during the same period.

• Saudi Cable Co.(2110.SA) 
  • Shareholder: Omar Saleh Abdulaziz Babekr
  • Change: At least -0.12%
  • From: 5.12% → <5.00%
  • Period: September 7
  • Notes: The shareholder's stake fell below the 5% disclosure threshold after a brief increase earlier in the period.
• Arabian Centres Co.(4321.SA) 
  • Shareholder: Abdul Majeed Abdul Aziz Al Hokair
  • Change: -0.13%
  • From: 7.69% → 7.56%
  • Period: September 3–9
  • Notes: A consistent reduction in stake across five different days.
• Alinma Retail REIT Fund(4345.SA) 
  • Shareholder: Marwad Company
  • Change: -0.08%
  • From: 5.74% → 5.66%
  • Period: September 8–9
  • Notes: The holding was reduced over two consecutive days.
• Arabian Centres Co.(4321.SA) 
  • Shareholder: Fass Real Estate Co. (CENOMI CENTERS)
  • Change: -0.04%
  • From: 26.93% → 26.89%
  • Period: September 3
  • Notes: A minor, single-day reduction was reported.

Note: For entries showing "Less than 5%" as either current or previous holding, the exact percentage change calculation may not be precise due to the threshold reporting requirement.