Press releases, Reports & Disclosures for Emirates Islamic Bank PJSC

Emirates Islamic Bank, a public joint stock company, has released its unaudited group condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three-month period ending March 31, 2025. The bank's head office is located on the 3rd Floor of Building 16 in Dubai Health Care City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. For inquiries, they can be contacted via telephone at +971 600599995 or fax at +971 4 3582659. Their website is www.emiratesislamic.ae, and their mailing address is P.O. Box 6564, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Emirates Islamic reported a record net profit of AED 1 billion for the first quarter of 2025, marking a 24% increase compared to the same period last year. The bank's total income rose by 8% year-on-year to AED 1.45 billion, driven by increases in both funded and non-funded income. Operating profit improved by 5% year-on-year, while expenses grew by 15% as the bank continued to invest in growth. The bank's capital position remains strong, with a Tier 1 ratio of 17.8% and a capital adequacy ratio of 18.9%. Total assets increased by 11% to AED 123 billion, and customer deposits rose by 8% to AED 83 billion. The non-performing financing ratio improved to 4%, with a strong coverage ratio of 146%. The bank's net profit margin stood at 3.85%.

On 21st April 2025, the Board of Directors of Emirates Islamic Bank (P.J.S.C) held a meeting where they approved the minutes from the previous meeting on 28th January 2025, approved the financial results for the three-month period ending 31st March 2025, and discussed normal business activities. The communication was addressed to Mr. Hamed Ahmed Ali, Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai Financial Market, and was sent by Dr. Ahmed Alkhalfawi, Group Company Secretary of Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C). A copy was also sent to the Securities & Commodities Authority.

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.