GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

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Ticker/ISIN
GFH
BH000A0CAQK6
Market/Country
Dubai Financial Market
United Arab Emirates
Latest Stock Price
0.96 AED
2024-02-21

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Country of Origin: Kingdom of Bahrain

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. has been establishment in 1999 in the Kingdom of Bahrain as an Islamic Wholesale Bank licensed by Central Bank of Bahrain. GFH is a well renowned financial group in the GCC region, with a diversified offering and pioneering track record in Investment Management;  Commercial Banking; and Treasury & Proprietary Investments across the GCC, with strategic investment in the US, Europe and UK. Headquartered in Bahrain, GFH’s innovative approach to Islamic investment banking services has been recognized internationally for over a decade. GFH is listed on four stock exchanges in the GCC, including the Bahrain Bourse, Boursa Kuwait, Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).

Latest Pressrelease Summaries

GFH Financial Group has announced the purchase of 134,287,812 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares to 218,474,375, which represents 5.7% of the total issued shares as of September 30, 2024. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, the Head of Compliance and AML.
GFH Financial Group announced that the Ordinary General Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2024, did not meet the required quorum, with only 41.58% attendance. Consequently, a second meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. via modern visual communication methods.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. released an announcement on October 2, 2024, detailing their market-making activities and treasury shares for September 2024. In accordance with the Central Bank of Bahrain's requirements, the company disclosed the market-making transactions conducted by their liquidity providers: SICO in Bahrain Bourse and BHM Capital in Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. As of September 30, 2024, GFH held 84,186,563 treasury shares, representing 2.20% of the Group’s total outstanding shares. During September, SICO purchased 2,887,408 securities and sold 1,253,127 securities on Bahrain Bourse, with total money paid amounting to USD 984,520 and total money received amounting to USD 427,304.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. has announced that its Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 2 p.m. (Kingdom of Bahrain time). The agenda includes reviewing the financial results for the third quarter of 2024 and discussing other internal matters. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. (GFH) and Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. (Ithmaar) announced on 19th September 2024 that they are still in the negotiation process for GFH to acquire Ithmaar’s financing and investment portfolios, subject to regulatory approvals. Shareholders will be informed of any further developments on a regular basis. The expected financial impact will be disclosed in due course. Previous relevant disclosures were made on 6th March, 7th April, 6th May, and 6th June 2024. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML at GFH.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that Capital Intelligence Ratings has reaffirmed their Long-Term and Short-Term Foreign Currency Ratings at "BB-" and "B" respectively, with a stable long-term outlook. The ratings are supported by GFH's adequate liquidity, low refinancing risk, good debt service record, geographic diversification of assets, improved capitalization, and satisfactory profitability. The company stated that there is no expected financial impact from this credit rating classification on its business or financial position.
GFH Financial Group has scheduled an Ordinary General Meeting for October 2, 2024, via video conferencing. If the required legal quorum is not met, subsequent meetings are planned for October 9 and October 16, 2024. The agenda includes: 1. Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on March 24, 2024. 2. Approval of the Board's recommendation to establish a Sukuk Programme worth up to $500 million through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), subject to necessary regulatory approvals. 3. Approval of modifications and an offer to early redeem outstanding certificates from the 2020 Sukuk issuance. 4. Delegation of powers to the Board of Directors to carry out the Sukuk Programme and Offer, including obtaining necessary regulatory approvals and concluding agreements. 5. Delegation of powers to the Chief Executive Officer to conduct necessary procedures for the Sukuk Programme and Offer. 6. Discussion of any other matters as per Article 207 of the Commercial Companies Law. The meeting details and contact information are provided for further inquiries.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. disclosed its market-making activities for August 2024, in compliance with the Central Bank of Bahrain's requirements for monthly reporting by listed companies. The details include transactions by the market maker SICO in Bahrain Bourse and the liquidity provider BHM Capital in Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. As of August 31, 2024, SICO purchased 3,198,598 securities and sold 1,274,448 securities. The total money paid was USD 1,007,885, while the total money received was USD 411,461. The securities balance stood at 2,925,000, and the cash balance was USD 4,920,869.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Post share buyback announcement

On 24th March 2024, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that it has purchased 235,000 of its own shares, known as treasury shares. This acquisition increases the total holding of treasury shares from 223,584,061 (representing 5.83% of the total issued shares) to 223,819,061 (representing 5.84% of the total issued shares). The decision to purchase the treasury shares was made during a board of directors meeting in September 2021 and received approval from the authority in March 2024. The average purchase price was 4300 USD per share. The purchased shares represent 0.06% of the issued capital.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Post share buyback announcement

GFH Financial Group announced on 22 March 2024 that it has acquired an additional 16,091,447 of its own shares (treasury shares), increasing its total treasury shares from 207,492,614 (5.41% of total issued shares) to 223,584,061 (5.83% of total issued shares). The decision to purchase was taken in a board meeting in September 2021, with authority approval given in March 2024. The shares were purchased at an average price of USD 0.0300.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Post share buyback announcement

On March 19, 2024, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that it has purchased 4,504,430 of its own shares (treasury shares). This acquisition increases the total holding of treasury shares from 170,452,781 (representing 4.45% of the total issued shares) to 171,182,781 (representing 4.47% of total issued shares). The decision to purchase was made during the company’s board meeting in September 2021, and the authority approved the purchase in March 2024. The shares were purchased at an average price of 8820 USD each. The purchased shares represent 0.118% of the issued capital.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Post share buyback announcement

The GFH Financial Group B.S.C. has announced the acquisition of 11,335,345 of its own shares, also known as treasury shares, on 18th March 2024. This purchase has increased the total holding of treasury shares from 159,117,436 (4.15% of the total issued shares) to 170,452,781 (4.45% of total issued shares). The decision to purchase was taken in a board meeting in September 2021, and the authority approval for the purchase was given on 11th March 2024. The average purchase price was USD 5820 per share.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Postponing General Assembly

The Ordinary General Meeting of GFH Financial Group, scheduled for 17th March 2024, did not meet the required quorum as only 25.68% was achieved. Therefore, a second meeting has been scheduled for 24th March 2024 at 9:30 pm at GFH House, Bahrain Financial Harbour - Sea Front. Due to the postponement, the dividend distribution dates have been updated. The General Meeting Date is now 24th March 2024, Cum-Dividend Date is 1st April 2024, Ex-Dividend Date is 2nd April 2024, Record Date for Bahrain Bourse, Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange listed shares is 3rd April 2024, Record Date for Boursa Kuwait listed shares is 4th April 2024, and Payment Date is 16th April 2024. These dates are subject to the quorum being met on the meeting date. The acceptance of requests for share transfers across all financial markets will be suspended for a period of four days between the “Cum-Dividends Date” and the “Record Date at Boursa Kuwait”.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Postponing General Assembly for the lack of quorum

The GFH Financial Group has announced that the Ordinary General Meeting scheduled for 17th March 2024 did not meet the required quorum, with participation reaching only 25.68%. As a result, the meeting has been rescheduled for 24th March 2024. The updated dividend distribution dates, subject to the meeting quorum being met, are as follows: General Meeting Date on 24th March 2024, Cum-Dividend Date on 1st April 2024, Ex-Dividend Date on 2nd April 2024, Record Date for Bahrain Bourse, Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange listed shares on 3rd April 2024, Record Date for Boursa Kuwait listed shares on 4th April 2024, and Payment Date on 16th April 2024. The acceptance of requests for share transfers across all financial markets will be suspended for four days between the Cum-Dividend Date and the Record Date at Boursa Kuwait.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Post share buyback announcement

The GFH Financial Group has announced the acquisition of 10,923,830 of its own shares (treasury shares), increasing its total holding from 148,193,606 shares (3.87% of total issued shares) to 159,117,436 shares (4.15% of total issued shares) as of 15th March 2024. The decision to purchase was made in a board meeting in September 2021, and the purchase was approved by the Authority in March 2024. The shares were purchased at an average price of USD 8720 each.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Post share buyback announcement

On 14th March 2024, GFH Financial Group announced that it has purchased 40,163,773 of its own shares (treasury shares). This acquisition increases the company's total holding of treasury shares from 108,029,833 (representing 2.82% of the total issued shares) to 148,193,606 (representing 3.87% of the total issued shares). The decision to purchase was taken during the company's board meeting in September 2021 and received approval from the Authority in March 2024. The average purchase price was USD 9420 per share, representing 1.048% of the issued capital.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Nominees for Board of Directors membership

On 14/03/2024, GFH Financial Group B.S.C announced the nomination results for the Membership of the Board of Directors (BOD) for the period of 2024-2027. The updated list of nominees who meet all the nomination requirements includes 19 individuals. The company has attached files for further information on the nominees.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Post share buyback announcement

On 13th March 2024, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the purchase of 35,934,348 of its own shares (treasury shares), increasing its total holding from 72,095,485 shares (1.88% of total issued shares) to 108,029,833 shares (2.82% of total issued shares). The decision to purchase was made by the company's board of directors in a meeting in September 2021 and received approval from the Authority in March 2024. The average purchase price was $8220 per share, representing 0.938% of the issued capital.

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