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 announced the sale of 87,998,442 treasury shares, which represent 2.30% of its total issued shares, to Arzan Financial Group for Financing and Investment and its related parties. As a result of this transaction, the total treasury shares retained by the Group will be 174,438,216, accounting for 4.55% of the total issued shares. Additionally, the total shares sold to Arzan Financial Group and its related parties will amount to 117,610,197 shares, representing 3.07% of the issued shares. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML.
On July 8, 2025, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that following unusual trading activity of its shares on Boursa Kuwait, there is no additional undisclosed material information that needs to be reported. This statement is in compliance with the instructions from Boursa Kuwait and the provisions of Article 4-5 of Module 10 (Disclosures and Transparency) of the Capital Markets Authority (Kuwait) Executive Regulations of Law No. 7 of 2010. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, the Head of Compliance & AML.
On June 23, 2025, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that it has withdrawn the credit ratings assigned to it by Capital Intelligence Ratings. The decision was made because the group currently relies on credit ratings from two leading global agencies, Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor's Global Ratings (S&P). The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering, and was officially documented with the company seal.
GFH Financial Group announced that Capital Intelligence Ratings has affirmed the company's credit ratings with a stable outlook. The long-term and short-term foreign currency ratings were confirmed at "BB-" and "B," respectively. Additionally, Capital Intelligence Ratings has withdrawn the ratings at the request of GFH Financial Group. The company stated that there is no expected financial impact of this credit rating on its business or financial position. The future outlook for the company remains stable.
GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced that following unusual trading activity of its shares on Boursa Kuwait on June 17, 2025, there is no new material information requiring disclosure, except for the sale of 30 million treasury shares through Boursa Kuwait. This announcement aligns with Boursa Kuwait's instructions and the Capital Markets Authority's disclosure regulations.
GFH Financial Group has announced the sale of 30,000,000 treasury shares, which represent 0.783% of its total issued shares. As a result of this transaction, the total number of treasury shares held by the Group will be 182,402,418, accounting for 4.76% of the total issued shares. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, the Head of Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering.
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.

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

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

Disclosure: Post share buyback announcement

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.

Disclosure: Post share buyback announcement

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

Disclosure: Post share buyback announcement

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

Disclosure: Post share buyback announcement

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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Disclosure: Post share buyback announcement

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

Disclosure: Post share buyback announcement

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

Disclosure: Post share buyback announcement

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. has announced the purchase of 975,000 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 201,896,111 (5.27% of total issued shares) to 202,871,111 (5.29% of total issued shares) as of May 1, 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 purchase was completed on May 1, 2025, at an average price of 0.2901 USD per share, representing 0.025% of the issued capital. There are 180,388,272 shares remaining 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.

Disclosure: Post share buyback announcement

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. has announced the purchase of 1,594,170 treasury shares, raising its total treasury shares from 200,301,941 (5.23% of total issued shares) to 201,896,111 (5.27% of total issued shares) as of April 30, 2025. The decision to purchase was made by the board of directors on March 24, 2024, and received authority approval on February 16, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.2890 USD per share, and the purchased shares represent 0.042% of the issued capital. There are 181,363,272 shares remaining 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.

Disclosure: Post share buyback announcement

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the purchase of 680,000 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 199,621,941 (5.21% of total issued shares) to 200,301,941 (5.23% of total issued shares) as of April 29, 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 0.2916 USD per share, representing 0.018% of the issued capital. There are 182,957,442 shares remaining for potential purchase. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML.

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