GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

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Ticker/ISIN
GFH
BH000A0CAQK6
Market/Country
Dubai Financial Market
United Arab Emirates

About GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Country of Origin: Kingdom of Bahrain

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. has been establishment in 1999 in the Kingdom of Bahrain as an Islamic Wholesale Bank licensed by Central Bank of Bahrain. GFH is a well renowned financial group in the GCC region, with a diversified offering and pioneering track record in Investment Management;  Commercial Banking; and Treasury & Proprietary Investments across the GCC, with strategic investment in the US, Europe and UK. Headquartered in Bahrain, GFH’s innovative approach to Islamic investment banking services has been recognized internationally for over a decade. GFH is listed on four stock exchanges in the GCC, including the Bahrain Bourse, Boursa Kuwait, Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).

Latest Pressrelease Summaries from GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that it has purchased 950,000 of its own shares, also known as treasury shares. This acquisition increases the total number of treasury shares from 195,826,941, which represented 5.11% of the total issued shares, to 196,776,941, now representing 5.13% of the total issued shares, as of April 18, 2025. The decision to purchase these shares was made during a board meeting on March 24, 2024, and received regulatory approval on February 16, 2025. The purchase was completed on April 18, 2025, at an average price of 0.2892 USD per share, accounting for 0.025% of the issued capital. There are 186,482,442 shares remaining available for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that it has purchased 1,500,000 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 194,326,941 (5.07% of total issued shares) to 195,826,941 (5.11% of total issued shares) as of April 17, 2025. The decision to purchase was made by the company's board of directors on March 24, 2025, and approved by the relevant authority on February 16, 2025. The shares were purchased at an average price of 0.2909 USD, representing 0.039% of the issued capital. There are 187,432,442 shares remaining for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that it has purchased 900,000 of its own shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 193,426,941 (5.05% of total issued shares) to 194,326,941 (5.07% of total issued shares) as of April 16, 2025. The board of directors made the decision to purchase on March 24, 2024, and the purchase was approved by the relevant authority on February 16, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.2971 USD per share, with the purchased shares representing 0.023% of the issued capital. There are 188,932,442 shares remaining available for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.
On April 15, 2025, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the purchase of 5,971,077 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 187,455,864 to 191,296,941. This raised the percentage of treasury shares from 4.89% to 4.99% of the total issued shares. The decision to purchase these shares was made during a board meeting on March 24, 2024, and received approval from the relevant authority on February 16, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.2953 USD per share, representing 0.156% of the issued capital. There are 191,962,442 shares remaining for purchase. The announcement was signed by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. and Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. have mutually agreed to terminate discussions regarding the acquisition of Ithmaar’s financing and investment portfolios. This decision follows preliminary due diligence and discussions, as the requirements for completing the acquisition were not met. There is no expected financial impact from this termination. Previous related disclosures were made on several dates in 2024, detailing the progress of these discussions. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML at GFH.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that it has purchased 100,000 of its own shares (treasury shares), increasing the total number of treasury shares from 187,355,864 to 187,455,864, which still represents 4.89% of the total issued shares as of April 13, 2025. The decision for this purchase was made by the company's board of directors on March 24, 2024, and was approved by the relevant authority on February 16, 2025. The purchase was made at an average price of 0.2880 USD per share, accounting for 0.003% of the issued capital. There are 195,803,519 shares remaining available for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering.
GFH Financial Group has announced the purchase of 716,000 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 186,639,864 (4.87% of the total issued shares) to 187,355,864 (4.89% of the total issued shares) as of April 11, 2025. The decision to purchase these shares was made during a board meeting on March 24, 2025, and received approval from the relevant authority on February 16, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.2854 USD per share, representing 0.019% of the issued capital. There are 195,903,519 shares remaining available for purchase. The announcement was signed by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML.
GFH Financial Group announced that it has purchased 183,364 of its treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 186,456,500 to 186,639,864, which still represents 4.87% of the total issued shares as of April 10, 2025. The decision to purchase these shares was made during a board meeting on March 24, 2025, and was approved by the relevant authority on February 16, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.2920 USD per share, and the purchased shares account for 0.005% of the issued capital. There remain 196,619,519 shares available for future purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Results of BOD Meeting

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that its Board of Directors held a meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 2:00 pm Bahrain time. During the meeting, they discussed and approved the financial results for the third quarter of 2024, ending on September 30, 2024, along with other internal matters. The financial results for the third quarter of 2024 are attached. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

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Disclosure: Treasury Shares and Market Making Activities During October 2024

On November 7, 2024, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced details of its market-making activities for October 2024, in compliance with the Central Bank of Bahrain's requirements for monthly disclosures by listed companies. The market-making transactions were conducted by GFH's liquidity providers: SICO on the Bahrain Bourse, and BHM Capital on the Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. As of October 31, 2024, GFH held 207,500,896 treasury shares, representing 5.4% of the Group's total outstanding shares. During October, SICO purchased 371,469 securities and sold 1,030,750 securities on the Bahrain Bourse, with total payments of USD 124,831 and total receipts of USD 345,215.

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Disclosure: GFH Financial Group’s Webcast for the third Quarter of 2024 Financial Results

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. has announced a webcast for its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, ending on September 30, 2024. The webcast is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 1:00 pm Bahrain time. Shareholders and investors are invited to attend. The announcement is signed by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML, and includes the company seal.

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Disclosure: Postponing BOD meeting date

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the postponement of its Board of Directors meeting, initially scheduled for 7th November 2024, to 12th November 2024. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. Bahrain time and will cover the financial results for the third quarter of 2024 and other internal matters. This follows a previous disclosure made on 24th September 2024 about the meeting. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

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Disclosure: Press release

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced a partnership with Infracorp and Kempinski to launch the Harbour Heights Kempinski Hotel and exclusive branded residences, coinciding with the Gateway Gulf Forum 2024. This investment is expected to have a positive impact on the group's financials and increase returns. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML. Further details are available in the attached release.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Press release

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced a strategic partnership with Panattoni Saudi Arabia to develop 500,000 square meters of modern logistics facilities in Saudi Arabia. This investment is expected to positively impact the Group's financials and increase its returns. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML, and bears the company seal. Further details are available in the attached release.

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News Update From GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Disclosure: Press release

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the signing of a preliminary agreement with Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC), a leading logistics provider in the GCC. The collaboration aims to support GWC's expansion by developing 200,000 square meters of Grade 'A' logistics facilities in key locations across Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. This investment is expected to have a positive impact on GFH's financial statements and increase the Group's returns. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML.

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Disclosure: Press release

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the launch of its innovative investor mobile application during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The investment is expected to have a positive impact on the group's financial performance and increase its returns. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML.

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Disclosure: GFH’s SUKUK achieves higher orderbook to issue US$500 Sukuk

GFH Financial Group announced the successful pricing of a US$500 million five-year Sukuk, as part of its international Sukuk program. The final orderbook exceeded US$2 billion, indicating an oversubscription of over four times. This issuance was priced approximately 240 basis points tighter than GFH's previous 2020 issuance, relative to the US Treasury benchmark. Over 50% of the issuance was allocated to international investors, with the remainder going to regional and local investors. The transaction is expected to have a positive impact on the company's financials and increase returns. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML.

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Disclosure: 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. are currently in negotiations for GFH to acquire Ithmaar's financing and investment portfolios, pending regulatory approvals. Shareholders will be regularly updated on any developments. The expected financial impact will be disclosed in due course. Previous announcements regarding these discussions were made on March 6, April 7, May 6, June 6, and September 19, 2024. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

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