GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Logotype for GFH Financial Group B.S.C.
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.

On May 14, 2025, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the successful completion of a live webcast session regarding their first-quarter financial results for 2025. This session, initially disclosed in a notification dated May 8, 2025, was held online at 1:00 p.m. Bahrain time. The presentation and script from the webcast are available for reference. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML, and includes the company seal.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the purchase of 100,000 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 208,422,418 to 208,522,418, maintaining a 5.44% share of the total issued shares as of May 14, 2025. The board of directors decided on the purchase on March 24, 2024, and the approval was granted on February 16, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.3053 USD per share, representing 0.003% of the issued capital. There are 174,736,965 shares remaining available for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that its Board of Directors held a meeting on Tuesday, 14th May 2024, at 2:00 pm Bahrain time. During the meeting, they discussed and approved the financial results for the first quarter of 2024, ending on 31st March 2024, along with other internal matters. The financial results for the first quarter of 2024 are attached. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that following unusual trading activity of its shares in Boursa Kuwait on May 13, 2025, there is no additional undisclosed material information beyond what has already been shared by the group. This statement aligns with the guidelines of Boursa Kuwait and the Capital Markets Authority's regulations. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that it has purchased 514,800 of its own treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 207,907,618 (5.42% of the total issued shares) to 208,422,418 (5.44% of the total issued shares) as of May 13, 2025. The decision to purchase these shares 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 completed on May 13, 2025, with an average price of 0.2994 USD per share. The shares purchased represent 0.013% of the issued capital, and there are 174,836,965 shares remaining for potential purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.
GFH Financial Group announced the purchase of 315,000 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 207,592,618 to 207,907,618, which still represents 5.42% of the total issued shares as of May 12, 2025. The board of directors made the decision on March 24, 2024, with regulatory approval given on February 16, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.2938 USD per share, and the shares purchased represent 0.008% of the issued capital. There are 175,351,765 shares remaining available for purchase. The announcement was signed by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the purchase of 500,000 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 207,092,618 (5.40% of total issued shares) to 207,592,618 (5.42% of total issued shares) as of May 9, 2025. The decision to purchase was made by the board of directors on March 24, 2024, and was approved by the relevant authority on February 16, 2025. The average purchase price was USD 0.2983 per share. There are 175,666,765 shares remaining available for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. has announced a webcast for its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, covering the period ending on March 31, 2025. The webcast is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 1:00 pm Bahrain time. Shareholders and investors are invited to participate. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering, and includes a registration link for the webcast.

Threads

Dubai Financial Market News profile image

Dubai Financial Market News

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

Disclosure: Clarification from the company

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that following unusual trading activity of its shares in Boursa Kuwait on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, and in accordance with Boursa Kuwait's instructions and Article 4-5 of Module 10 (Disclosures and Transparency) of the Capital Markets Authority (Kuwait) Executive Regulations of Law No. 7 of 2010, there is no additional material information to disclose beyond what has already been recently announced. The announcement was signed by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

1. Attached Document

FinanceBroAED profile image

FinanceBroAED

Commented on FinDiesels Transaction regarding GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

Looks like FinDiesel's portfolio just got a GFH makeover! At 0.92 AED per share, those 61 shares might just fuel some serious gains. 🚀🤑
Dubai Financial Market News profile image

Dubai Financial Market News

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

Disclosure: BOD meeting

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. has announced that its Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 2 p.m. Bahrain time. The agenda includes discussing the financial results for the second quarter of 2024 and other internal matters. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML.

1. Attached Document

Dubai Financial Market News profile image

Dubai Financial Market News

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

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. have announced that discussions are ongoing for GFH to acquire Ithmaar's financing and investment portfolios. Ithmaar's shareholders approved the proposed transaction during an Extraordinary General Meeting on May 29, 2024, and authorized the Board of Directors to negotiate and finalize the deal's structure, terms, and documents. GFH is currently conducting due diligence and will provide periodic updates to shareholders on the progress.

1. Attached Document

Dubai Financial Market News profile image

Dubai Financial Market News

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

Disclosure: GFH Top's Honors from Forbes and Global Finance

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced on June 6, 2024, that it has received significant recognition for its exceptional performance in the financial sector. The company secured the 5th position in Forbes' Top 30 Asset Managers 2024 list and was named the World's Best Islamic Investment Bank by Global Finance for the second consecutive year. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML, with no expected financial impact reported.

1. Attached Document

Dubai Financial Market News profile image

Dubai Financial Market News

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

Disclosure: Arqam Coverage report on GFH

On June 6, 2023, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that Arqaam Capital has issued an analyst coverage report on GFH shares. The report, which is attached to the announcement, includes recommendations, estimates, forecasts, and opinions provided by third-party analysts. These recommendations are for informational purposes only and represent the analysts' views. They do not constitute financial advice or endorsements by GFH Financial Group. The recommendations are subject to continuous review and may change. There is no expected financial impact from this announcement. The announcement was signed by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML.

1. Attached Document

Dubai Financial Market News profile image

Dubai Financial Market News

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

Disclosure: Purchase of Treasury Shares

1. Attached Document

Dubai Financial Market News profile image

Dubai Financial Market News

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

Disclosure: Credit Rating

1. Attached Document

Dubai Financial Market News profile image

Dubai Financial Market News

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

Disclosure: Purchase of Treasury Shares

1. Attached Document

Dubai Financial Market News profile image

Dubai Financial Market News

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

Disclosure: Purchase of Treasury Shares

1. Attached Document