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. 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.
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.
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.
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 has announced the purchase of 4,219,289 of its own treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 243,735,917 (6.36% of total issued shares) to 247,955,206 (6.47% of total issued shares) as of February 25, 2025. The decision to purchase these shares was made during a board meeting on March 24, 2024, and received approval from the relevant authority on February 16, 2025. The average purchase price was 0.3243 USD per share, and the purchased shares represent 0.110% of the issued capital. There are 135,304,177 shares remaining for potential 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 announced the acquisition of 7,448,120 treasury shares, increasing its total treasury shares from 236,287,797 (6.17% of total issued shares) to 243,735,917 (6.36% of total issued shares) as of February 24, 2025. The decision was made at a board meeting on March 24, 2024, and approved by the relevant authority on February 16, 2025. The purchase was completed at an average price of 0.3220 USD per share, representing 0.194% of the issued capital. There are 139,523,466 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: Invitation of General Assembly

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. is inviting its shareholders to the Annual and Extraordinary General Meeting on March 13, 2025, at GFH House, Bahrain Financial Harbour. If a quorum is not met, subsequent meetings are scheduled for March 20 and March 27, 2025. The agenda includes ratifying previous meeting minutes, discussing reports on the group's business activities, and approving the financial statements for 2024. The board recommends allocating profits, including transferring funds to reserves and distributing dividends. The meeting will also address remuneration for the board, corporate governance, transactions with related parties, share buybacks, and the appointment of external auditors. The Extraordinary General Meeting will focus on approving the issuance of financial instruments to improve capital ratios. Shareholders are advised to follow specific procedures to attend, including submitting proxy forms in advance. Special accommodations are available for individuals with special needs. For inquiries, shareholders can contact the Investor Relations Department.

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

Disclosure: Result of Earnings Call

On 16th February 2025, GFH Financial Group B.S.C. successfully conducted a live webcast to present its financial results for the year ending 31st December 2024. The webcast was held at 2:00 p.m. Bahrain time. This event followed a previous announcement made on 10th February 2025, inviting shareholders and investors to participate. The presentation and script from the session are available as attachments. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML, and was officially sealed by the company.

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

Disclosure: Suspension of Market Making and Commencement of Treasury Shares Buyback Activities

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced the suspension of its market-making operations starting from February 17, 2025, to initiate a buyback of treasury shares, with a maximum limit of 10% of the Group's total issued shares. The Group has obtained approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain to commence the share buyback on February 24, 2025. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML.

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

Disclosure: GFH’s Board’s Recommendation for Increase of Dividends

GFH Financial Group announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the proposed cash dividend from 5.5% to 6.2% of the par value, which is equivalent to US$0.0164 per share, excluding treasury shares. This increase is subject to approval by the General Assembly. Additionally, the Board recommended implementing a semi-annual interim dividend distribution policy starting this year, pending regulatory approvals. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, the Head of AML & Compliance.

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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 year ending December 31, 2024. The webcast is scheduled for Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 1:00 pm Bahrain time. Shareholders and investors are invited to attend. 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: Treasury Shares and Liquidity Providing Activities During January 2025

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced details of its liquidity providing activities for January 2025, in accordance with the Central Bank of Bahrain's requirements for monthly disclosures by listed companies. The activities were conducted by liquidity providers SICO in the Bahrain Bourse, and BHM Capital in the Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. As of the announcement date, GFH held 242,473,941 treasury shares, representing 6.33% of the Group’s total outstanding shares. In the Bahrain Bourse, SICO purchased 813,540 securities and sold 261,023 securities, with total payments amounting to USD 258,297 and total receipts totaling USD 82,946.

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Disclosure: GFH Financial Group’s Share Trades in Boursa Kuwait

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. announced on January 26, 2025, that following unusual trading activity of its shares on Boursa Kuwait, there is no additional material information to disclose to the markets beyond what has already been announced. This statement aligns with Boursa Kuwait's directives and the transparency requirements outlined in the Capital Markets Authority's regulations. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance and AML, and was sealed with the company stamp.

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Disclosure: Change of Address of GFH's Headquarter offices

GFH Financial Group B.S.C. has announced a change in the address of its headquarters. The new address is GFH House, 2nd Floor, Building 1436, Road 4626, Bahrain Harbour 346, Kingdom of Bahrain. The announcement was made by Mariam Jowhary, Head of Compliance & AML, on January 23, 2025.

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