Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC

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Ticker/ISIN
GULFNAV
AEG000601019
Market/Country
Dubai Financial Market
United Arab Emirates

About Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC

Gulf Navigation Holding (“the Company”) changed its legal form to Public Joint Stock Company and became Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC in October 2006. The Company is a holding company with shipping and maritime related activities undertaken through its subsidiaries.  The business areas encompass marine transportation of commodities, chartering of vessels, ship agencies, marine transport undertaken by special passengers and merchant contracts, clearing and forwarding services and container loading, unloading, discharging and packing services etc.

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Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC has announced the opening of the nomination period for its Board of Directors membership. The nomination period is from April 9 to April 18, 2025. Eligible individuals or shareholders can apply by submitting an application to the company's headquarters in Dubai, accompanied by a brief profile and the desired membership category (Executive, Non-Executive, or Independent Member). Two board members will be elected, and the process complies with relevant governance regulations. Applications must include specific documents as per regulatory requirements. After the nomination period, candidates cannot transfer their candidacy, and the list of nominees will be published on April 27, 2025, and submitted to the Securities and Commodities Authority and the Dubai Financial Market.
The text provides instructions for completing and submitting a proxy form to Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank. Shareholders of Gulf Navigation Holding Company are required to fill out the form, appoint a representative to vote on their behalf at the General Assembly meeting on April 30, 2025, and send the form along with supporting documents to the specified email address. The form includes spaces for the shareholder's information, the representative's details, and the contact information of the financial broker or entity that verified the proxy.
GULFNAV announced its financial results for 2024, reporting a net loss of AED 20 million due to strategic investments aimed at enhancing long-term operations. The company focused on fleet modernization, operational efficiency, and eco-friendly technologies to comply with maritime regulations and sustainability standards. Despite short-term financial challenges, GULFNAV expects a recovery in petrochemical shipping demand in 2025. It received shareholder approval to acquire Brooge Energy Limited's assets for AED 3.2 billion, which includes new shares, convertible bonds, and cash, pending further approvals. GULFNAV aims to strengthen its financial health, optimize costs, and expand through strategic partnerships.
The Board of Directors of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC held a meeting on March 27, 2025, and made several resolutions. They approved the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024. They also agreed to call for the annual general assembly meeting on April 30, 2025, subject to the approval of the Securities and Commodities Authority. The agenda for this meeting was approved, also pending the same approval. Additionally, the board recommended to the general assembly that no dividends be distributed for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. Finally, they recommended amending Article 43 of the company's articles of association regarding the method of announcing the general assembly meeting to align with governance regulations.
Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC (GULFNAV), a company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, announced that its shareholders have approved the acquisition of assets and companies owned by Brooge Energy Limited (BEL) for AED 3.2 billion. The approval was given at a General Assembly Meeting on March 13, 2025. The acquisition includes Brooge Petroleum and Gas Investment Company FZE and its related entities. This move is expected to enhance GULFNAV's capabilities and market position in the midstream oil & gas and logistics sectors. The transaction will be settled through a mix of cash, newly issued shares, and Mandatory Convertible Bonds (MCBs). New shares and MCBs will be issued to BEL, with additional MCBs offered to existing GULFNAV shareholders. A cash payment of AED 460 million is also part of the settlement. The acquisition is part of GULFNAV's strategy to strengthen its presence in the energy sector by expanding storage and logistics capabilities, leveraging BEL's advanced infrastructure to improve operations and add value for stakeholders.
The General Assembly of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC was held on March 13, 2025, both in person at the Novotel Hotel in Dubai and electronically. The assembly made several resolutions: 1. They approved the presentation concerning the acquisition transaction and the increase in share capital, which involves the conversion of mandatory convertible bonds into shares to acquire companies and assets owned by Brooge Energy Limited. 2. They did not approve the valuation report prepared by an independent valuer appointed by the Securities and Commodities Authority, and the implications of this valuation were presented to the shareholders and the company. 3. They approved the valuation report prepared by the company's advisor for both the company and the acquired companies, with the Board of Directors recommending shareholder approval of this valuation.
Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC has released its preliminary unaudited results for the year ending December 31, 2024. The company was established on November 6, 2006, and has a paid-up, subscribed, and authorized capital of AED 837,695,625. The Chairman of the Board is H.H. Sheikh Theyab Bin Tahnoon Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan. The external auditor for the company is Grant Thornton Audit and Accounting Limited Corporation (BVI). The company's mailing address is 39th Floor API Trio Tower, Al Barsha 1, P.O. Box 49651, Dubai, UAE, with contact details including a telephone number of +971 4 4270104, a fax number of +971 4 4270103, and an email address at info@gulfnav.com.
The Board of Directors of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC held a meeting on January 23, 2025. During the meeting, they discussed developments related to the acquisition of companies and assets owned by Brooge Energy Limited. The Board decided to submit recommendations to the Securities and Commodities Authority regarding the valuation and importance of completing the acquisition for the company and its shareholders. Additionally, the Board approved calling a general assembly to discuss and approve the recent developments of the acquisition, contingent upon obtaining approval from the Securities and Commodities Authority. The communication was signed by Nader Muqbel, Investor Relations Director at Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC.

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Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC has informed its shareholders about the approval from the Securities and Commodities Authority to amend certain agenda items for their upcoming General Assembly meeting. The meeting is scheduled for January 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM, and will be held both physically at the Novotel Hotel in Dubai and electronically. The revised agenda includes: 1. Reviewing the details of an acquisition transaction involving a cash and in-kind capital increase through converting mandatory convertible bonds into shares for acquiring companies and assets owned by Brooge Energy Limited. 2. Considering and approving a valuation report by an independent valuer appointed by the Securities and Commodities Authority, which includes calculating the conversion ratio of the convertible bonds into shares. 3. Reviewing and approving the Board of Directors' report and a valuation report justifying the acquisition of the in-kind stake (ownership of shares of the acquired companies) and the payment of the transaction price through issuing new shares to Brooge Energy Limited, valued at approximately AED 448,551,845.

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Disclosure: Resignation of BOD member

On 19 December 2024, a letter was addressed to H.E. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, and H.E. Dr. Maryam Buti Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The letter announced the resignation of Mr. Adel Al Hosani from his position as a Board Member of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC, effective 18 December 2024. The Board plans to hold a meeting within 30 days to appoint a new Board member to fill the vacant position. The letter was signed by Nader Muqbel, the Investor Relations Director of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC.

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Disclosure: Invitation of General Assembly

The text provides instructions for completing and submitting a proxy form for shareholders of Gulf Navigation Holding Company (PJSC). Shareholders are required to fill out the form, appoint a representative to vote on their behalf at the Annual General Assembly meeting scheduled for January 2, 2025, at 3 PM, and send it along with the necessary documents to the specified email address: CapitalMarketsTeam@adcb.com. The form requires details such as the shareholder's number, contact information, date, and signature, as well as the name and contact details of the financial broker or entity that verified the proxy. The meeting will be held both in-person and virtually.

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The text is a formal communication regarding a resolution to be passed by the Board of Directors of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC. The resolution, which will address regular matters and any other business of the company, is scheduled to be issued by circulation no later than 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024. The letter is addressed to H.E. Hamed Ahmed Ali, CEO of the Dubai Financial Market, and H.E. Dr. Maryam Buti Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority in Abu Dhabi. It is signed by Nader Muqbel, the Investor Relations Director of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC.

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Disclosure: Financial statements for the 3rd QTR of 2024

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

Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC (GULFNAV), a maritime and shipping company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, reported a 26% increase in revenues for the third quarter of 2024, reaching 26 million dirhams and returning to profitability with a net profit of 1.1 million dirhams. This performance was attributed to increased vessel chartering activity, strategic cost management, and improved operational efficiencies. Key financial highlights for Q3 2024 include revenue growth to AED 23.0 million, a shift to an operating profit of AED 2.85 million from a loss of AED 4.89 million in Q3 2023, reduced general and administrative expenses to AED 600 thousand, and slightly lower finance costs of AED 5.77 million. The company reported a strong cash position of AED 210.2 million and total assets of AED 995 million as of September 30, 2024. GULFNAV's growth was driven by strong performance in vessel chartering and higher operating efficiency, positioning it as a resilient entity in the maritime sector. Additionally, non-operating income of AED 1.56 million helped mitigate the impact of finance costs.

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