Al Salam Bank B.S.C

About Al Salam Bank B.S.C
Al Salam Bank Profile
Establishing its headquarters in the Kingdom of
Bahrain in 2006, Al Salam Bank has since cemented its reputation as the fastest
growing bank in the Kingdom and a highly influential force in the Islamic
banking industry on a regional level. Leveraging on its robust financial
standing as the industry’s strongest in asset capital, the Bank has a proven
track record in risk mitigation and effectively shifting to market dynamics,
through its agile and aggressive growth strategy.
The Bank has adopted a digital-first mindset to
meet the modern-day needs of its clientele, delivering curated financial
solutions and a seamless, transformative customer experience. Harnessing the
power of data-backed insights and state-of-art technology, Al Salam Bank offers
a comprehensive range of innovative and unique Shari’a-compliant financial
products and services through its extended network of branches and ATMs. In
addition to its diverse range of retail banking services, the Bank also
provides corporate banking, private banking, asset management, international
transaction banking as well as treasury services.
Al Salam Bank’s competitive edge lies in its
unrivalled approach to nurturing client relationships, fuelled by a
deeply-rooted ethos in humanizing the customer journey through personalization,
convenience, and efficiency, creating a refined and rewarding client
experience. The Bank prides itself on its solution-oriented philosophy,
curating tailored solutions with its clients’ financial needs at the epicenter
of everything they do.
With a Bahrainization rate of 92%, Al Salam Bank
considers its people to be its most valued asset. The Bank has prioritized the
wellbeing of its human capital, empowering them with the requisite tools,
training and opportunities to create an inspired workforce dedicated to the
pursuit of excellence. Championing a highly energetic and collaborative work
environment, Al Salam Bank fosters a culture of innovation which celebrates
collective achievements.
Encouraging a socially responsible culture from within to drive positive change, the Bank is committed to supporting the social and financial wellbeing of the community in which it resides. Driven by the shared passion of its people to form deep relationships with clients, the Bank aims to create solutions to help its customers meet their financial goals in a sustainable manner.
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The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting, in which the decision to purchase was made, doesn't have a specified date. The competent authority approved the purchase on 15th August 2023. The buyback program for treasury shares commenced on the same day and ended on 12th November 2023. The size of the buyback program was 10%. The actual purchase took place on 12th November 2023, with 4,013 shares purchased at an average price of 0.189 fils. This represents 1.687% of the issued capital. Approximately 217,550,000 shares remain available for purchase. The company's chairman or his delegate is Ali Yusuf Al Khaja. The company involved in this transaction is Al Salam Bank B.S.C. This information is part of the post share buyback announcement.
On 9th November 2023, Al Salam Bank B.S.C. announced the purchase of 47,000 treasury shares on the Dubai Financial Market. This acquisition increased the total holding of treasury shares from 44,106,534 to 44,153,534, which is 1.687% of the issued share capital. The bank is based in Manama, Bahrain, and is licensed and regulated as an Islamic Retail Bank by the Central Bank of Bahrain.
The board of directors made a decision to purchase shares, but the date is not available. The competent authority approved the purchase on 15 August 2023. The buyback program for treasury shares began on the same date and ended on 12 November 2023. The size of the buyback program was 10%. The purchase took place in November 2023, involving 150,000 shares at an average price of 0.180 fils each. This represented 1.685% of the issued capital. Approximately 217,600,000 shares remain for purchase. The company involved is Al Salam Bank B.S.C, represented by Ali Yusuf Al Khaja.
The Chairman of Al Salam Bank B.S.C. has invited shareholders to an Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting on 30 November 2023. If a quorum is not reached, additional meetings will be held on 7 and 14 December. The agenda includes ratifying the minutes of the previous meeting, approving the issuance of Tier 1 Financial Instruments and/or Sukuk not exceeding 230 million Bahraini dinars, and authorizing the Chairman and/or the Group CEO to initiate the necessary formalities. Shareholders registered on the meeting date can attend or appoint a proxy. Proxy forms are available online and should be submitted 24 hours before the meeting. Institutional shareholders must have their forms signed and sealed by an authorized signatory.
Al Salam Bank has been awarded two prestigious titles at the 2023 Global Islamic Finance Awards: "Best Islamic Brand 2023" and the "GIFA Excellence Award for Islamic Private Banking". These awards highlight the bank's progress in Islamic banking and its ongoing efforts to strengthen its position in the sector. The bank has been recognized for its variety of personalized, Shari'a-compliant investment products and initiatives aimed at promoting eco-friendly practices and digital services. The bank also provides specialized wealth management services to high-net-worth clients and emphasizes Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental, Social, and Governance principles within its brand identity.
On November 2, 2023, Al Salam Bank B.S.C. announced that it has purchased 881,534 treasury shares on the Bahrain Bourse and Dubai Financial Market. This purchase has increased the bank's total holding of treasury shares from 42,975,000 to 43,856,534, which represents 1.676% of the issued share capital. The announcement was made by Ali Yusuf Al Khaja, the Head of Compliance and MLRO of Al Salam Bank. The bank is an Islamic Retail Bank licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain and is based in Manama, Bahrain.
The Board of Directors (BOD) meeting date for the purchase decision is not specified. The competent authority approved the purchase on 15 August 2023. The buyback program of treasury shares started on the same day and ended on 12 November 2023. The size of the buyback program was 10%. The purchase was made in November 2023, with 100,000 shares purchased at an average price of 0.181 fils. The purchased shares represent 1.642% of the issued capital, leaving approximately 218,725,000 shares still available for purchase. The Chairman of the company or his delegate is Ali Yusuf Al Khaja. The company involved in this transaction is Al Salam Bank B.S.C.