Emirates Islamic Bank PJSC

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Ticker/ISIN
EIB
AEE000501016
Market/Country
Dubai Financial Market
United Arab Emirates

About Emirates Islamic Bank PJSC

Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates (U.A.E)

Emirates Islamic Bank formerly Middle East Bank (the “Bank”) was incorporated by a decree of His Highness the Ruler of Dubai as a conventional Bank with limited liability in the Emirate of Dubai on 3rd of October 1975. The Bank was re-registered as a Public Joint Stock Company in July 1995 and is regulated by Central Bank of United Arab Emirates.

At an extraordinary general meeting held on 10th of March 2004, a resolution was passed to transform the Bank’s activities to be in full compliance with the Islamic Sharia’. The entire process was completed on 9th of October 2004 (the “Transformation Date”) when the Bank obtained UAE Central Bank and other UAE authorities’ approvals. The Bank is a subsidiary of Emirates NBD PJSC, Dubai (the “Group Holding Company”). The ultimate parent company of the Group Holding Company is Investment Corporation of Dubai, the company in which the Government of Dubai is the major shareholders. The Bank is listed at Dubai Financial Market.

Latest Pressrelease Summaries from Emirates Islamic Bank PJSC

On 16 April 2025, Emirates Islamic Bank (P.J.S.C) announced that its Board of Directors will meet on Monday, 21 April 2025, at 3:00 pm. The agenda includes approving the minutes of the previous board meeting, approving the financial results for the three-month period ending 31 March 2025, and discussing normal business activities. The communication was addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, and copied to the Securities & Commodities Authority. The letter was signed by Dr. Ahmed Saeed Alkhalfawi, Group Company Secretary of Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C).
On April 8, 2025, Dr. Ahmed Alkhalfawi, the Head of Legal at Emirates Islamic Bank (EIB), sent a notification to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, the CEO of the Dubai Financial Market. The notification informed that EIB received a notice from Emirates NBD Bank addressed to EIB shareholders about the mandatory acquisition of EIB shares.
On 28 March 2025, Emirates NBD Bank made a mandatory cash offer to acquire all shares of Emirates Islamic Bank, aiming to own 100% of its issued and paid-up ordinary shares at AED 11.95 per share. Emirates Islamic Bank received an update on 27 March 2025 regarding the results of this offer. Further details are provided in an attached letter, and Emirates Islamic Bank will issue additional announcements about any significant developments in due course. The communication was signed by Dr. Ahmed Alkhalfawi, Head of Legal at Emirates Islamic Bank.
On 12 March 2025, the Board of Directors of Emirates Islamic Bank (P.J.S.C.) reviewed a valuation report by KPMG, the bank's financial advisor, regarding a mandatory cash offer from Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.) to acquire all shares of Emirates Islamic Bank. The offer proposes a cash consideration of AED 11.95 per share, leading to Emirates NBD owning 100% of the bank's issued and paid-up ordinary shares. The valuation report suggests a fair value for 100% of the shares ranges between AED 3.68 and AED 4.06 per share. The Board unanimously decided to recommend the offer to the bank's shareholders and to publish a shareholders' circular with the Board's recommendation and a summary of the valuation report.
On 27 February 2025, Emirates Islamic Bank (P.J.S.C.) announced it received a formal offer document from Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.) concerning a mandatory cash offer. This offer aims to acquire all shares of Emirates Islamic Bank, resulting in Emirates NBD owning 100% of the bank's ordinary shares for AED 11.95 per share. The terms of the offer are detailed in the attached offer document. The Board of Directors of Emirates Islamic Bank will review the offer and will issue further announcements, including a circular to shareholders, in accordance with their decision.
The general assembly meeting of Emirates Islamic Bank (Public Joint Stock Company) is scheduled for 3:30 PM on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Dubai CommerCity, UAE, and online. The meeting will consider a special resolution to amend the Bank's Articles of Association by adding a new article, 14 (bis), which allows any person acquiring at least 90% plus one share of the company's issued share capital to make a mandatory offer requiring minority shareholders to sell or swap their shares. Electronic registration and voting will be available, with a registration link sent by text on March 18, 2025, to investors who have updated their KYC information with DFM. Investors are advised to update their KYC details before this date to receive the link automatically. If not received, investors can request it via email.
Emirates Islamic Bank (P.J.S.C.) has received a notification from Emirates NBD (P.J.S.C.) regarding a mandatory cash offer to acquire all of its shares. This acquisition would result in Emirates NBD owning 100% of the issued and paid-up ordinary shares of Emirates Islamic Bank for AED 11.95 per share. The matter has been presented to the Board of Directors of Emirates Islamic Bank, and necessary procedures will be followed according to the Securities and Commodities Authority's regulations on mergers and acquisitions. The Board has considered the offer through a resolution passed by circulation.
The document is a formal communication from Emirates Islamic Bank to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, the Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Financial Market, summarizing the resolutions adopted during the 49th General Assembly Meeting held on 24 February 2025. The resolutions include the approval of the Board of Directors' report on the bank's activities and financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2024, the external auditor's report, the Internal Shari’ah Supervision Committee's report, and the bank's audited balance sheet and profit and loss account for the same period. Additionally, the remuneration for the Board of Directors was set at AED 7 million, with a sitting fee of AED 20,000 for each attendance at the Board Committee meetings.

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Disclosure: Press release regarding financial results for the 3rd QTR of 2024

Emirates Islamic reported a record profit of AED 2.5 billion for the first nine months of 2024, marking a 52% year-over-year increase. The bank's income rose by 16% to AED 4.1 billion, driven by growth in funded and non-funded income and a 24% increase in customer financing. In the third quarter of 2024, profits rose by 92% to AED 835 million, with income up 16% to AED 1.4 billion. Key performance highlights include a 16% increase in total income, a 10% decrease in expenses, and a 31% improvement in operating profit. The bank maintains a strong capital and liquidity position, with total assets at AED 107 billion and customer deposits at AED 74 billion. The non-performing financing ratio stands at 4.9% with a coverage ratio of 135%.

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Emirates Islamic Bank, a public joint stock company based in Dubai, has released its unaudited group condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the nine-month period ending on September 30, 2024. The bank's head office is located on the 3rd floor of Building 16 in Dubai Health Care City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. For more information, the bank can be contacted via phone at +971 600599995, fax at +971 4 3582659, or through their website at www.emiratesislamic.ae.

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The Board of Directors of Emirates Islamic Bank (P.J.S.C) held a meeting on 16 October 2024. During the meeting, they approved the minutes from the previous board meeting held on 17 July 2024, approved the financial results for the three-month period ending on 30 September 2024, and discussed normal business activities. The letter is addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, the Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Financial Market, and is signed by Dr. Ahmed Alkhalfawi, the Group Company Secretary of Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C). A copy of the letter was also sent to the Securities & Commodities Authority.

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Disclosure: BOD meeting

The Board of Directors of Emirates Islamic Bank (P.J.S.C) is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 16 October 2024, at 3:00 pm. The agenda includes approving the minutes of the previous board meeting, reviewing the financial results for the three-month period ending 30 September 2024, and discussing normal business activities. The communication is addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, the Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Financial Market, and is sent by Dr. Ahmed Saeed Alkhalfawi, the Group Company Secretary of Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C). A copy of the communication is also sent to the Securities & Commodities Authority.

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Disclosure: Press release regarding financial results for the First Half of 2024

Emirates Islamic reported a record profit of AED 1.7 billion for the first half of 2024, marking a 37% increase from the previous year. The bank's total assets surpassed AED 100 billion, reflecting a 16% growth. Total income rose by 15% to AED 2.7 billion, while operating profits increased by 40%. Expenses decreased by 20%, and impairment allowances dropped by 46%. The bank's net profit margin stood at 4.56%, and the cost-to-income ratio was 28.8%. Emirates Islamic's capital and liquidity remained strong, with a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 18.4% and a capital adequacy ratio of 19.6%. The bank received several awards, including 'Best Overall Islamic Bank' and 'Most Innovative Islamic Bank' at the Islamic Finance News Awards 2024.

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Disclosure: Financial statements for the 2n QTR of 2024

Emirates Islamic Bank (Public Joint Stock Company) has released its unaudited group condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six-month period ending on 30 June 2024. The bank's head office is located on the 3rd floor of Building 16 in Dubai Health Care City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Contact information includes a telephone number (+971 600599995), fax number (+971 4 3582659), and the website www.emiratesislamic.ae. The bank's P.O. Box number is 6564.

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