Press releases, Reports & Disclosures for Ithmaar Holding B.S.C

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C has announced that they are in discussions with GFH Financial Group B.S.C for the latter to acquire Ithmaar’s financing and investment portfolios. The discussions are subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals, and shareholders will be informed of any further developments. The impact on the financial position is to be assessed based on the findings of the due diligence exercise. There were no previous relevant disclosures.

The Board of Directors of Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. has invited its shareholders to attend the Annual Ordinary General Meeting on 25 March 2024. If quorum is not met, additional meetings are scheduled for 1 April and 8 April 2024. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting, review of the Company's financial position and business, reports from the Sharia Supervisory Board and External Auditors, and approval of the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Board also recommends transferring losses from the financial year ended 31 December 2023 to the accumulated losses. Other points of discussion include transactions with related parties, the company's corporate governance, and discharging the Board of Directors from liability for their duties performed during the financial year ended 31 December 2023.

The document is a proxy form for the Annual Ordinary General Meeting of Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. The shareholder is appointing a proxy to represent and vote on their behalf at the meeting, scheduled for March 25, 2024, at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Bahrain. If a quorum is not reached, subsequent meetings will be held on April 1 and April 8, 2024. The proxy is authorized to vote on various issues, including the approval of minutes from the previous meeting, the Directors' Report and the Company's financial position, the Sharia Supervisory Board's Report, the External Auditors' Report, and the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. The proxy will also vote on the Board of Directors' recommendation to transfer losses of USD 9,311,000 for the financial year ending on December 31, 2023, to the accumulated losses.

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. has announced the appointment of Mr. Juma Hasan Ali Abul as an Executive Director, representing the major shareholder Dar Al-Maal Al-Islami Trust (DMIT), effective 28 February 2024. This appointment follows the resignation of DMIT's previous representative, Mr. Mohammed Bucheeri. Mr. Abul has also been appointed as an Executive Director on the Board of Directors of Ithmaar Holding’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Ithmaar Bank B.S.C. (Closed).

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. has reported accumulated losses of USD 838.06 million, representing 111% of the company's paid-up capital for Q4 2023. This exceeds the threshold set by the SCA Board of Directors' Decision No. 32/R.M. of 2019, which requires companies with accumulated losses of 20% or more of their paid-up capital to comply with certain procedures. Ithmaar's accumulated losses have increased over the years due to various factors, including impairment provisions from non-core investments, the early adoption of FAS30, and the economic impact of Covid-19. However, the company has seen some reduction in losses due to net income attributable to shareholders. The Board of Directors is currently working on initiatives to address the situation, including a potential asset sale and/or restructuring plan to improve the company's capital and strengthen its consolidated equity.

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. has announced that its Board of Directors approved the Financial Results for the year ended 31 December 2023. The meeting took place on Tuesday, 13 February 2024. The announcement was made to the Bahrain Bourse and the Dubai Financial Market.

The Board of Directors of Ithmaar Holding has announced the resignation of its board member, Mr. Mohammed Bucheeri, due to health reasons. The resignation will be effective from the end of the day on 31st December 2023. Mr. Bucheeri was appointed by a major shareholder, Dar Al-Maal Al-Islami Trust. The board and executive management expressed their appreciation for Mr. Bucheeri's contributions during his tenure. The appointment of a replacement will be disclosed in due course.

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. has announced that its Board of Directors will review and approve the financial results for the year ended 31 December 2023. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 13 February 2024 at 1:00pm. The announcement was made to the Bahrain Bourse and the Dubai Financial Market.