Baker McKenzie advises Fourth Milling Company in its successful IPO on Tadawul

Baker McKenzie has acted as legal counsel to Fourth Milling Company (“MC4”), a leading flour milling enterprise in Saudi Arabia, on its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the main market of the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul).

At the time of listing, MC4 achieved a market capitalisation of SAR2.862 billion (USD763.2 million), with IPO proceeds totaling approximately SAR858.60 million. The institutional book-building process generated an impressive order book of SAR102.2 billion, resulting in a subscription coverage of approximately 119 times.

Baker McKenzie provided comprehensive legal guidance throughout the transaction, including the listing of MC4 shares on Tadawul and the public offering of 162,000,000 ordinary shares, representing 30 per cent of the company’s share capital, at a price of SAR5.30 (equivalent to USD1.41) per share. MC4’s shares are now trading under the ticker symbol: 2286.

Established in 2017, MC4 has become a market leader in the production of high-quality flour, feed, bran, and diverse wheat derivatives, consistently demonstrating strong profitability and market presence.

Nadine Nassar, Of Counsel at Baker McKenzie in Saudi Arabia and lead counsel on the transactions, stated, “We are thrilled to have played a pivotal role in MC4’s IPO, reflecting our commitment to supporting clients in the dynamic Saudi market. This successful offering is a testament to the company’s robust growth and potential for continued success.”

The Baker McKenzie Capital Markets team in Saudi Arabia was led by of counsel Nadine Nassar, with support from associates Sara Alnasser, Lama Alhabib and Hayat Alabdulwahed.