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 - Treasury Shares

GFH Financial Group has announced the acquisition of 13,820,630 of its own shares, also known as treasury shares. This purchase increases the total holding of treasury shares from 201,033,405, which is 5.25% of the total issued shares, to 214,854,035, representing 5.61% of total issued shares as of 29th April 2024. The decision to purchase was made by the company's board of directors in September 2021 and approved by the Authority in April 2024. The average purchase price was USD 2910. The number of shares remaining for purchase is 168,405,348.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C

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

On 28th April 2024, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that it has purchased 429,316 of its own shares (treasury shares), increasing its total holding of treasury shares from 200,604,089 (5.23% of total issued shares) to 201,033,405 (5.25% of total issued shares). The decision to purchase was made by the company's board of directors in September 2021 and approved by the authority in April 2024. The average purchase price was 0.28 USD, representing 0.011% of the issued capital. After this purchase, the number of shares remaining for purchase is 182,225,978. 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 Share

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced on 26/04/2024 that it has purchased 16,763,304 of its own shares (treasury shares), increasing its total holding of treasury shares from 183,840,785 (representing 4.80% of total issued shares) to 200,604,089 (representing 5.23% of total issued shares). The decision to purchase was made by the company's board of directors in September 2021, received approval from the Authority in April 2024, and was executed on 26th April 2024. The average purchase price was 0.283 USD per share. The shares purchased represent 0.437% of the issued capital. After this purchase, there are 182,655,294 shares remaining for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML at GFH Financial Group.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C

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

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced on 25th April 2024 that it has purchased 1,791,203 of its own shares (treasury shares). This acquisition increases the company's total treasury shares from 182,049,582 (representing 4.75% of total issued shares) to 183,840,785 (representing 4.80% of total issued shares). The decision to purchase was made during a board meeting in September 2021 and the authority's approval for the purchase was given in April 2024. The shares were bought at an average price of 0.272 USD, representing 0.047% of the issued capital. The number of shares remaining for purchase is 199,418,598. The announcement was signed by Mariam Jowhary, the 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 Share

On April 24, 2024, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that, following the Ordinary General Meeting’s resolution on March 24, 2024, it has received approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) to repurchase up to 10% of its total issued shares (treasury shares). The repurchasing process will commence on April 25, 2024. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, the Head of Compliance & AML of the company.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C

Disclosures: GFH Financial Group B.S.C

The GFH Financial Group B.S.C. has announced the appointment of Mr. Nabeel Kanoo as a Board member in its subsidiary, GFH Partners. The announcement was made on 20/04/2024 under the trading code GFH. Further details can be found in the attached release. The announcement was signed by Mariam Jowhary, the 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

The GFH Financial Group B.S.C. (GFH) and Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. (Ithmaar) have released an announcement stating that they are in ongoing discussions for GFH to acquire Ithmaar's financing and investment portfolios. The structure of the transaction is still being finalized and is subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals. The companies will keep shareholders informed of any further developments. The transaction is expected to have a positive and significant impact on GFH's financials and increase the returns for the group.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C

Disclosures: GFH Financial Group B.S.C AGM Minutes held on 24/03/2024 at 22:30

The GFH Financial Group B.S.C has issued an announcement regarding the results of their Annual General Meeting (AGM). The attached documents include the minutes of the AGM with an attendance quorum of 37.59%, a report on the quorum of the AGM, a voting report on the agenda items of the AGM, and observations received from shareholders or their representatives. This follows a previous disclosure made by the company on March 25, 2024. The announcement is signed by Mariam Jowhary, the Head of Compliance & AML.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C

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

On 1st April 2024, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the sale of 157,815,208 of its treasury shares, representing 4.12% of its total issued shares, to Aljomaih Holding Company and other strategic investors. Following this sale, the total number of treasury shares held by GFH Financial Group will be 182,049,582 shares, representing 4.75% of the total issued shares. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, the Head of Compliance & AML at GFH Financial Group.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C

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

The GFH Financial Group has announced the completion of investments totaling $450 million in the US real estate sector between Q4 2023 and Q1 2024. The company expects this investment to have a positive impact on its financials and increase returns for the group. For more details, refer to the attached release. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

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