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 27, 2025, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that it has acquired an additional 15.63% of shares in Seef Properties B.S.C., increasing its total ownership to 27.98%. This transaction is expected to positively impact the financials of GFH. There were no previous relevant disclosures related to this acquisition. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML.
On May 17, 2025, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the purchase of 2,080,000 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 210,322,418 (5.49% of total issued shares) to 212,402,418 (5.54% of total issued shares) as of May 16, 2025. The decision to purchase was made by the board of directors on March 24, 2024, and approved by the relevant authority on February 16, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.3078 SDU, and the purchased shares represent 0.054% of the issued capital. There are 170,856,965 shares remaining available for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that it has purchased 1,800,000 of its own treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 208,522,418 (5.44% of total issued shares) to 210,322,418 (5.49% of total issued shares) as of May 15, 2025. The decision to purchase was made by the board of directors on March 24, 2024, and approved by the relevant authority on February 16, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.3053 SDU, and the shares purchased represent 0.047% of the issued capital. There are 172,936,965 shares remaining for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.
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.

Threads

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

Dubai Financial Market News profile image

Dubai Financial Market News

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

Disclosure: Purchase of Treasury Shares

GFH Financial Group has announced the acquisition of 9,890,113 of its own shares (treasury shares) as of May 31, 2024. This purchase increases their total treasury shares from 199,863,664 (5.21% of the total issued shares) to 209,753,777 (5.47% of the total issued shares). The decision was made by the board of directors on March 24, 2024, and approved by the relevant authority on May 29, 2024. The average purchase price was 0.3050 USD per share. There are 173,505,606 shares remaining available for purchase. Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML, signed the announcement.

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

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the purchase of 11,949,000 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 187,914,664 (4.90% of total issued shares) to 199,863,664 (5.21% of total issued shares) as of May 30, 2024. The board of directors decided on the purchase on March 24, 2024, and it was approved by the relevant authority on May 29, 2024. The average purchase price was 0.2989 USD per share, and the purchased shares represent 0.312% of the issued capital. There are 183,395,719 shares remaining for purchase. The announcement was signed by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

1. Attached Document

Dubai Financial Market News profile image

Dubai Financial Market News

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

Disclosure: Commencement of Treasury Shares Buyback

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced on May 29, 2024, that it has received approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain to repurchase up to 10% of its total issued shares as treasury shares. This decision follows a resolution passed by the company's Ordinary General Meeting on March 24, 2024. The share repurchase will commence on May 30, 2024. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, the Head of Compliance & AML.

1. Attached Document

CashwariyaRai profile image

CashwariyaRai

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

Impressive move! GFH Financial Group has potential. Diversifying into Financials could balance out your Industrials. Keep an eye on market trends. Best of luck! 🌟
RealEstateKing profile image

RealEstateKing

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

Nice move picking up GFH Financial Group shares! Diversifying with Financials can be solid. Hope it boosts your yield! 🚀📈
Dubai Financial Market News profile image

Dubai Financial Market News

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

Disclosure: Post share selling announcement

On 23rd May 2024, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the sale of 95,814,846 of its treasury shares, equivalent to 2.5% of its total issued shares, to Mr. Abdulmohsen Rashed Al rashed and Mr. Salah Rashed Alrashed. Following this sale, the total number of treasury shares held by the company will be 187,914,664 shares, representing 4.9% of the company's shares. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, the Head of Compliance & AML at GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

1. Attached Document

Dubai Financial Market News profile image

Dubai Financial Market News

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

Disclosure: Halting the Purchase of Treasury Shares

The GFH Financial Group B.S.C. has announced on 19/05/2024, under trading code GFH, that it is halting the purchase of its treasury shares. The company has decided to stop buying back its shares in order to execute a sale transaction with a strategic buyer. The company stated that there is no expected financial impact from this decision. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, the Head of Compliance & AML.

1. Attached Document