GFH Financial Group B.S.C

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Ticker/ISIN
GFH
BH000A0CAQK6
Market/Country
Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange
United Arab Emirates
Latest Stock Price
0.96 AED
2024-02-21

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GFH Financial Group B.S.C. (“GFH”) was established on 6 November 1999 as an exempt joint stock company (Bank Sector) under registration number 44136 in accordance with the Bahrain Commercial Companies Law No. 21/2001 as amended. GFH operates as an Islamic investment bank under wholesale Islamic banking licence (IBL/041) issued by the Central Bank of Bahrain (“CBB”). GFH’s shares are listed on the Bahrain Bourse, Boursa Kuwait and Dubai Financial Market Stock Exchanges. GFH’s activities are regulated by the CBB and supervised by an internal Shari’a Supervisory Board of GFH. The Group operates across four business lines: Investment banking, commercial banking, Infrastructure and Real Estate Assets Development, Treasury and Proprietary Investments

Latest Pressrelease Summaries

GFH Financial Group announced that the Ordinary General Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2024, did not meet the required quorum, as only 41.58% was achieved. Consequently, a second meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., to be held via modern visual communication methods.
Resolution No. 482 of 2024 announces the temporary suspension of trading for GFH Financial Group B.S.C shares on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). This suspension will occur on October 9, 2024, starting at 12:00, coinciding with the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM). Trading will resume once ADX receives the AGM results. The resolution mandates that all ADX department heads implement this decision in their respective areas. It also requires the resolution to be distributed to the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), the concerned company, all ADX departments, and accredited brokers. The resolution has been approved by the authorized person and was issued on October 3, 2024.
GFH Financial Group announced that the Ordinary General Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2024, did not achieve 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. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML, and included the company seal.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced its market making activities and treasury share positions for September 2024, complying with the Central Bank of Bahrain's requirements for monthly disclosures by listed companies. The liquidity provider SICO conducted market making transactions in the Bahrain Bourse, while BHM Capital did so in the 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. In the Bahrain Bourse, SICO purchased 2,887,408 securities and sold 1,253,127 securities, with total payments amounting to $984,520 and total receipts of $427,304.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that a Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 2 p.m. Bahrain time. The agenda includes discussing the financial results for the third quarter of 2024 and other internal matters. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML.
On 19th September 2024, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that discussions and negotiations are ongoing for the acquisition of Ithmaar Holding B.S.C.'s financing and investment portfolios, subject to regulatory approvals. Shareholders will be regularly updated on any further developments. The expected financial impact will be disclosed in due course. Previous related disclosures were made on 6th March, 7th April, 6th May, and 6th June 2024. The announcement was signed by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.
Resolution No. (481) of 2024 announces the temporary suspension of trading for GFH Financial Group B.S.C shares on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). This suspension will start at 12:00 on October 2, 2024, coinciding with the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM), and will continue until ADX receives the AGM results. The resolution mandates that all ADX department heads implement this decision within their respective areas and that the resolution be communicated to the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), the concerned company, all ADX departments, and accredited brokers. The resolution was approved by an authorized person and issued on September 17, 2024.
GFH Financial Group has announced its Ordinary General Meeting to be held on October 2, 2024, with alternative dates set for October 9 and October 16 if the legal quorum is not met. The meeting will be conducted via video conferencing. 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 and issue Sukuk through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), pending necessary approvals. 3. Approval of modifications and an offer related to the 2020 Sukuk issuance, including early redemption for cash. 4. Delegation of powers to the Board of Directors to manage the Sukuk Programme and the Offer, including obtaining regulatory approvals, pricing, agreements, and arbitration. 5. Delegation of powers to the Chief Executive Officer to conduct necessary procedures for the Sukuk Programme and issuances. 6. Discussion of any other matters in accordance with Article 207 of the Commercial Companies Law. The meeting invitation was issued by Abdulmohsen Rashed Alrashed, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C

Disclosures: GFH Financial Group B.S.C - Press Release

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that its global asset management arm, GFH Partners Limited, based in the Dubai International Financial Centre, has successfully launched and closed its seventh investment fund focused on logistics and industrial assets in the United States. This investment is expected to positively impact the Group’s financial statements and increase returns. For more details, refer to the attached release. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

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Disclosures: GFH Financial Group B.S.C - Sale of Treasury Shares

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced on July 4, 2024, that it has sold 191,629,692 treasury shares, representing 5% of its total issued shares, to Mr. Ahmad Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi. Following this sale, the total number of treasury shares held by the group is 58,800,890, representing 1.53% of the total shares. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

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Disclosures: GFH Financial Group B.S.C - Changes in interest of Substantial Shareholders

On 4th July 2024, GFH Financial Group B.S.C announced a substantial shareholder transaction involving its shares. The transaction details are as follows: Mr. Ahmad Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi conducted a transaction on the specified date, purchasing 191,629,692 shares, resulting in his ownership reaching 5%. This information was communicated to the Bahrain Bourse, Dubai Financial Market, Boursa Kuwait, and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. The announcement was signed by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML, and included the company seal.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C

Disclosures: GFH Financial Group B.S.C - GFH Financial Group’s Share Trades in Boursa Kuwait

On July 2, 2024, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that following unusual trading activity of its shares in Boursa Kuwait, there is no additional material information that has not already been disclosed to the markets. This announcement is made in compliance with the directives of Boursa Kuwait and the provisions of Article 4-5 of Module 10 (Disclosures and Transparency) of the Capital Markets Authority (Kuwait) Executive Regulations of Law No. 7 of 2010. The announcement was signed by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML.

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Disclosures: GFH Financial Group B.S.C Announcement of Board Meeting to be held on 12/08/2024 at 15:00

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that its Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Monday, 12th August 2024, at 2 p.m. Bahrain time. The agenda includes reviewing the financial results for the second quarter of 2024 and other internal matters. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C

Disclosures: GFH Financial Group B.S.C - Update on the Progress of the Discussions to Acquire Ithmaar’s Financing and Investment Portfolios

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. and Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. have announced ongoing discussions regarding GFH's potential acquisition of Ithmaar’s financing and investment portfolios. Ithmaar's shareholders approved the proposed transaction during an Extraordinary General Meeting on May 29, 2024, and authorized the Board of Directors to finalize the transaction's structure, terms, and documents. GFH is currently conducting due diligence and will provide periodic updates to shareholders.

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Disclosures: GFH Financial Group B.S.C - Arqam Capital Coverage report on GFH

On June 6, 2023, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. (trading code: GFH) announced that Arqaam Capital has issued an analyst coverage report on GFH shares. The report is attached to the announcement. Any recommendations, estimates, forecasts, or opinions provided by third-party analysts are for informational purposes only and represent the analysts' views. These recommendations do not constitute an endorsement, opinion, forecast, forward-looking statement, or financial advice by GFH Financial Group. The recommendations are subject to continuous review and may change. There is no expected financial impact from this announcement. The announcement was signed by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C

Disclosures: GFH Financial Group B.S.C - GFH's Top's Honors from Forbes and Global Finance

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced on 06/06/2024 that it has received significant recognition for its outstanding performance in the financial sector. The group secured the 5th position in Forbes' Top 30 Asset Managers 2024 list and was named the World's Best Islamic Investment Bank by Global Finance for the second consecutive year. No expected financial impact was noted. The announcement was signed by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C

Disclosures: GFH Financial Group B.S.C - Treasury Shares

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Disclosures: GFH Financial Group B.S.C - Treasury Shares

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