GFH Financial Group B.S.C.

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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.

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. has announced a Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 13 August 2025, at 2 p.m. Bahrain time. The agenda includes discussing the financial results for the second quarter of 2025 and other internal matters. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML.
On June 11, 2025, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. issued a clarification regarding rumors circulating on social media about a potential merger with Shuaa Capital. GFH stated that these rumors are false, confirming that there are no discussions or agreements regarding such a merger, and no negotiations or arrangements have been made with Shuaa Capital. There is no impact from this clarification, and there are no previous relevant disclosures. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.
On May 29, 2025, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that Fitch Ratings, an international credit rating agency, has reaffirmed the group's Long and Short-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'B' with a Stable outlook for the Long-Term IDR. Additionally, Fitch confirmed the 'B'/'RR4' rating for the group's $500 million senior unsecured Sukuk certificates issued through GFH Senior Sukuk Company Limited. The announcement noted that there is no expected financial impact of this credit rating classification on the company's business or financial position.
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Disclosure: Earnings Call

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.

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GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the purchase of 235,515 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 206,857,103 to 207,092,618, which still represents 5.40% of the total issued shares as of May 8, 2025. The decision to purchase was made during a board meeting on March 24, 2024, and approved by the relevant authority on February 16, 2025. The average purchase price was USD 0.36 per share. The percentage of shares purchased from the issued capital is 0.06%, with 176,166,765 shares remaining available for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

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

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GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that it has purchased 708,706 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 206,148,397 (5.38% of total issued shares) to 206,857,103 (5.40% of total issued shares) as of May 7, 2025. The decision to purchase was made at a board meeting on March 24, 2024, with regulatory approval received on February 16, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.2900 USD per share, and 176,402,280 shares remain available for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

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GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the purchase of 1,136,209 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 205,012,188 (5.35% of total issued shares) to 206,148,397 (5.38% of total issued shares) as of May 6, 2025. The decision to purchase was made by the company's board of directors on March 24, 2024, and received authority approval on February 16, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.91 USD per share. There are 177,110,986 shares remaining available for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

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GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that it has purchased 850,000 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 204,162,188 (5.33% of issued shares) to 205,012,188 (5.35% of issued shares) as of May 5, 2025. The decision to purchase was made by the company's board of directors on March 24, 2024, and approved by the relevant authority on February 16, 2025. The average purchase price was $0.29 USD per share. Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML, is the contact person for this transaction.

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GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that it has purchased 130,000 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 204,032,188 (5.32% of total issued shares) to 204,162,188 (5.33% of total issued shares) as of May 4, 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 purchase was made at an average price of USD 0.292 per share, with the purchased shares representing 0.03% of the issued capital. There are 179,097,195 shares remaining available for purchase. The announcement was signed by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

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GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that it has purchased 1,161,077 of its own shares (treasury shares), increasing its total treasury shares from 202,871,111 (5.29% of total issued shares) to 204,032,188 (5.32% of total issued shares) as of May 2, 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 average purchase price was $0.2928 per share, representing 0.030% of the issued capital. There are 179,227,195 shares remaining for purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

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