Century Insurance to Raise Rs. 448 Million Through Rights Issue
Century Insurance Company Limited (CENI) approved a Rs 448 million rights issue to boost its capital base, working capital and underwriting capacity.
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Positive · Buy bias
Insurance sector benefits from stronger capital; Buy bias on Century Insurance (CENI).
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Desk call: Buy bias · Positively affected
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Sectors: Insurance — Positive · Buy bias. PSX tickers: CENI. Insurance sector benefits from stronger capital; Buy bias on Century Insurance (CENI).
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Open on ProPakistani## Rights Issue Approval
Century Insurance Company Limited (PSX: CENI) announced that its board has approved a rights issue of approximately Rs 448 million. The company will issue 44.814 million ordinary shares at a price of Rs 10 per share.
## Allocation to Existing Shareholders
The rights will be offered to current shareholders on a pro‑rata basis, giving roughly 81 right shares for every 100 ordinary shares held.
## Purpose of the Funds
The proceeds are earmarked to: - Strengthen paid‑up capital and reserves - Improve working‑capital position - Enhance financial stability and solvency - Expand underwriting capacity and support business growth - Meet the enhanced capital requirements set by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) - Bolster risk retention, reinsurance arrangements and enable new business opportunities
## Regulatory Context
The move aligns with SECP’s recent directives for insurers to increase paid‑up capital to ensure sector resilience and protect policyholder interests.
## Market Implication
A stronger capital base is expected to improve Century Insurance’s ability to underwrite larger risks, compete more effectively in the insurance market, and sustain growth, which may positively influence its share performance.