Ithmaar Holding B.S.C

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Ticker/ISIN
ITHMR
BH000A0J2499
Market/Country
Dubai Financial Market
United Arab Emirates

About Ithmaar Holding B.S.C

Country of Origin: Kingdom of Bahrain

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. (“Ithmaar Holding or Ithmaar”) is licensed as an investment firm and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and is listed on the Bahrain Bourse, and Dubai Financial Market. 

The Company’s main activities are to (1) manage its affiliated companies or to participate in the management of other companies in which it has shares, and to provide the necessary support for such companies, (2) offer loans, guarantees and financing to its affiliated companies, (3) invest its funds in shares, bonds and other securities, (4) own real estates and other assets necessary or undertaking Its activities within the limits permitted by law, and (5) own industrial property rights including patents, trade and industrial marks, concession and other Intellectual rights, and to use and lease them to its affiliated companies or to other companies.

Latest Pressrelease Summaries from Ithmaar Holding B.S.C

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. announced that it has mutually agreed with GFH Financial Group B.S.C. 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 the execution of the acquisition were not met. There is no expected financial impact from this termination.
Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. has announced that its Board of Directors is collaborating with the major shareholder to develop a plan aimed at improving the company's capital position. This plan may involve a capital injection or other measures and is subject to further review and necessary regulatory approvals. Additional details and the expected financial impact will be disclosed in due course.
The ordinary general assembly meeting of Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. took place on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 1:30 PM in the Noble Hall of the Westin City Centre Bahrain Hotel, located in the Seef District, Kingdom of Bahrain. Attendees included notable figures such as His Royal Highness Prince Amr bin Mohammed Al Faisal Al Saud, Mr. Juma Hassan Abo, Sheikh Dr. Osama Bahr, Mr. Maysan Faisal Al Muscati, Mr. Thaqib Mahmood Mustafa, Sheikh Dr. Adel Al Marzouqi, Ms. Fatima Abdullah Mufiz, Mr. Ali Ahmed Ali Mohammed, Mr. Mahesh Balasubramaniam, Mr. Hassan Jassim, Ms. Nouf Al Balushi, Mr. Hussein Mohammed, Ms. Zahra Al Mahfoodh, Ms. Rayan Ali, and Mr. Ahmed Salman, who is the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Additional participants included members of the Board of Directors, the Sharia Supervisory Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Execution and Sharia Coordination, the Head of Legal Affairs, Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering, the Company Secretary, representatives from KPMG as external auditors, representatives from the Islamic Financial Institutions Supervision Directorate of the Central Bank of Bahrain, representatives from the Financial Markets Supervision Directorate of the Central Bank of Bahrain, and a representative from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. announced the results of its Board of Directors election held during the Ordinary General Meeting on March 26, 2025, in Bahrain. The elected members by shareholder secret ballot are HRH Prince Amr Mohammed Al Faisal Al Saud (Non-Executive), Tunku Yaacob Khyra (Independent), Dr. Amani Khaled Bouresli (Independent), and Ms. Elham Ebrahim Hasan (Independent). Additionally, major shareholders appointed Sheikh Mohamed Abdullah El Khereiji (Non-Executive) and Mr. Juma Hasan Abul (Executive) in accordance with the Commercial Companies Law.
Ithmaar Holding B.S.C held its Annual General Meeting on March 26, 2025, achieving a quorum of 52.48%. The meeting approved several agenda items, including the minutes from the previous meeting, the Directors’ Report, the Sharia Supervisory Board’s Report, and the External Auditors’ Report for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. The company's consolidated financial statements for the same period were also approved. Additionally, the allocation of USD 1,046,000 to statutory reserves and USD 9,413,000 to accumulated losses was sanctioned, pending regulatory approvals. Transactions with related parties were reported, and the Board’s Corporate Governance report and compliance with regulatory requirements were approved. The Board of Directors was discharged from liability for the year 2024. The meeting also involved the election and appointment of new Board members and Sharia Supervisory Board members for the period 2025-2028. The benefits and remuneration of the Sharia Supervisory Board for 2025 were approved, and the appointment of external auditors for 2025 was authorized, subject to regulatory approval. Other matters were addressed as per Article 207 of the Bahrain Commercial Companies Law.
Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. has announced that its Board of Directors will meet to review and approve the financial results for the period ending 31 March 2025. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 14 May 2025, at 2:00 pm.
Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. is inviting its shareholders to attend the Annual Ordinary General Meeting on March 26, 2025, at The Westin City Centre Bahrain Hotel. If a quorum is not met, subsequent meetings are scheduled for April 6 and April 13, 2025, at the same location and time. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the previous meeting, discussing and approving the Directors’ and Sharia Supervisory Board’s reports, reviewing the External Auditors’ report, and approving the Consolidated Financial Statements for 2024. The Board recommends transferring USD 1,046,000 to statutory reserves and USD 9,413,000 to accumulated losses, subject to regulatory approvals. The meeting will also cover transactions with related parties, discuss corporate governance compliance, and discharge the Board of Directors from liability for 2024.
Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. has announced the candidates for its Board of Directors for the 2025-2028 term. The candidates are HRH Prince Amr Mohammed Al Faisal Al Saud, Tunku Yaacob Khyra, Dr. Amani Khaled Bouresli, Ms. Elham Ebrahim Hasan, Dr. Jehad El-Nakla, Mr. Husain Abdulhameed Alshehab, and Mr. Ali Ghaleb Beshara. The election will take place during the Ordinary General Meeting on 26 March 2025 at The Westin City Centre Bahrain Hotel. Additionally, two other board members will be appointed by major shareholders as per the Commercial Companies Law.

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Disclosure: Detailed Analysis Accumulated Losses

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. has prepared this report following the SCA Board of Directors’ Decision No. (32/R.M.) of 2019, which requires companies with accumulated losses of 20% or more of their paid-up capital to disclose this information. Companies must comply with additional provisions when losses reach 50% or more. As of Q3 2024, Ithmaar Holding's accumulated losses amount to USD 837.65 million, equating to 111% of its paid-up capital. The losses, which began appearing in December 2016, were initially due to impairment provisions from non-core investments during financial crises. Subsequent increases were influenced by the adoption of FAS30 in 2018, the economic impact of COVID-19 in 2020, and various net losses and profits in the following years. The Board of Directors is implementing initiatives like asset sales and restructuring plans to improve capital and strengthen the company's equity.

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Disclosure: Results of BOD Meeting

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. announced that its Board of Directors approved the financial results for the period ending September 30, 2024, during a meeting held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 1 PM.

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News Update From Ithmaar Holding B.S.C

Disclosure: Update on the Progress of the Discussions with GFH Financial Group to Acquire Ithmaar’s Financing and Investment Portfolios

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. has announced ongoing discussions with GFH Financial Group B.S.C. regarding GFH's potential acquisition of Ithmaar's financing and investment portfolios. The negotiations are subject to regulatory approvals, and shareholders will be regularly updated on any further developments.

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Disclosure: BOD meeting

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. announced that its Board of Directors will review and approve the financial results for the period ended 30 September 2024 on Wednesday, 13 November 2024, at 1:00 PM. This announcement is addressed to Bahrain Bourse and Dubai Financial Market.

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Disclosure: Clarification from the company

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. has announced that discussions and negotiations are ongoing with GFH Financial Group B.S.C. regarding GFH's potential acquisition of Ithmaar’s financing and investment portfolios. This acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals. Shareholders will be regularly updated on any further developments.

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Disclosure: Financial statements for the 2n QTR of

ITHMAAR HOLDING B.S.C. has released its condensed consolidated interim financial information for the period ending on 30 June 2024.

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Disclosure: Detailed Analysis Accumulated Losses

This document has been prepared in accordance with the disclosure requirements of the SCA Board of Directors’ Decision No. (32/R.M.) of 2019, concerning procedures for companies listed on the market with accumulated losses amounting to 20% or more of their paid-up capital. Companies must comply with the decision's provisions when accumulated losses reach 50% or more of their paid-up capital. Date: 13 August 2024 Listed Company: Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. Financial Period: Q2 2024 Value of Accumulated Losses: USD 834.67 million Accumulated Losses to Paid-Up Capital Ratio: 110% The accumulated losses before reorganization were 68.8% in December 2016, mainly due to impairment provisions from non-core investments resulting from financial crises. In 2018, early adoption of FAS30 (AAOIFI equivalent of IFRS9) led to additional impairment provisions, increasing the accumulated losses percentage to 98%. In 2020, accumulated losses rose by $87.5 million due to the economic impact of Covid-19. In 2021, losses decreased by $35.0 million due to net income attributable to shareholders. In 2022, losses increased by $29.9 million due to net losses attributable to shareholders. In 2023, losses increased by $9.3 million for the same reason. In 2024, losses decreased by $3.4 million due to net profit attributable to shareholders. The Board of Directors is currently working on various initiatives to address the accumulated losses, including an asset sale and/or restructuring plan to improve capital and strengthen the company’s consolidated equity.

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Disclosure: BOD meeting

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. announced that its Board of Directors held a meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 1 PM, during which the financial results for the period ending June 30, 2024, were approved.

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Disclosure: BOD meeting

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. has announced that its Board of Directors will review and approve the financial results for the period ended 30 June 2024 on Tuesday, 13 August 2024, at 1:00 PM. This announcement is directed to Bahrain Bourse and Dubai Financial Market.

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Interesting choice, darling! Diversifying into Financials with Ithmaar Holding. Curious to see how this plays out. Keep shining! 🌟