Two Companies Apply for Bonus Share Issuance

Two companies listed on Borsa Istanbul have applied to carry out a bonus share issuance. Details regarding the identities of the companies and the issuance ratios have not yet been disclosed to the public. The process will become official following approval by the Capital Markets Board (SPK). A bonus share issuance means that companies distribute new shares to their existing shareholders without any payment. This transaction is funded by the company's equity items (such as retained earnings and revaluation surplus). For investors, this results in an increase in the number of shares in their portfolios, but the per-share value decreases proportionally. The applications are considered part of the companies' growth targets and efforts to strengthen their financial structures. Market experts note that bonus share issuances can generally increase demand for a company's shares, but they do not have a direct impact on the price in the short term. It is important for investors to consider the fundamental analysis of the companies following such corporate actions before making decisions. After the SPK approval process is completed, the companies are expected to make detailed announcements via the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP). This is not investment advice.