Lahore: Waves Home Appliances Limited has issued a right share offer document dated August 18, 2026, detailing upcoming changes to its capital structure and market position. This move is set against the backdrop of a significant 56.00% increase in the company’s paid-up capital, now totaling PKR 4.18 billion. The authorized capital remains unchanged at PKR 4.25 billion.
The right issue has resulted in a notable decrease in the net asset or breakup value per share, falling 20.65% to PKR 23.98. Similarly, the company's gearing ratio has seen a 25.27% reduction, reflecting an improved financial stability with a post-issue ratio of 1.06 times. Despite these changes, the production capacity remains steady at 482,500 units.
The increase in market share is distributed across various segments: deep freezers at 18.1%, refrigerators at 1.2%, and air conditioners at 0.75%. According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), these adjustments represent a significant shift in the company’s market positioning.
In terms of expenses associated with the right issue, Waves Home Appliances Limited has outlined several costs, including a PSX fee of PKR 3 million, which is 0.2% of the increase in paid-up capital. Additional expenses include a banker’s commission of 0.5% on the amount collected, advisory fees of PKR 1 million, and a CDC fresh issue fee of PKR 2.5 million, among others.
The underwriting arrangements for this issue are led by Next Capital Limited, underwriting PKR 985 million. Commitments from substantial shareholders and directors include Mr. Haroon Ahmad Khan, Mr. Hamza Ahmad Khan, and Waves Corporation Limited, the sponsor and parent company, which has committed to subscribing 51,520,280 shares, maintaining its 34.34319% shareholding.
Financial highlights from the preceding three years show a pattern of fluctuating revenues and profits. In the calendar year 2025, gross revenue reached PKR 5.03 billion, with a net profit of PKR 189.20 million. The company has not announced any dividends or bonus issues over this period.
This right share issuance marks the company’s first such capital initiative in the past five years, with no previous issues reported. The market will be closely monitoring how these financial and structural changes impact Waves Home Appliances Limited’s position within the designated market category.