Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC

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Ticker/ISIN
GULFNAV
AEG000601019
Market/Country
Dubai Financial Market
United Arab Emirates

About Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC

Gulf Navigation Holding (“the Company”) changed its legal form to Public Joint Stock Company and became Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC in October 2006. The Company is a holding company with shipping and maritime related activities undertaken through its subsidiaries.  The business areas encompass marine transportation of commodities, chartering of vessels, ship agencies, marine transport undertaken by special passengers and merchant contracts, clearing and forwarding services and container loading, unloading, discharging and packing services etc.

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The document is a notification regarding a scheduled board meeting of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC. The meeting is set to take place on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, at 10:00 am. The agenda includes considering the approval of interim financial statements for the three-month period ending 31 March 2025, discussing the possibility of calling a general assembly meeting pending approval from the Securities and Commodities Authority, and proposing an amendment to the company's Articles of Association to increase foreign ownership percentage in the company's shares. Additionally, the meeting will address any other matters that may arise. The notification is signed by Nader Muqbel, the Investor Relations Director of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC.
The document is a list of nominees for the Board of Directors of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC, dated April 27, 2025. It includes two nominees: Mohammed Ali Mohammed Ahmed Althawadi and Ahmed Khalifa Saif Khalifa Alqubaisi, both of whom are non-executive and independent members. The information is provided by Nader Muqbel, the Director of Investor Relations at Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC.
Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC has announced the opening of the nomination period for its Board of Directors membership. The nomination period is from April 9 to April 18, 2025. Eligible individuals or shareholders can apply by submitting an application to the company's headquarters in Dubai, accompanied by a brief profile and the desired membership category (Executive, Non-Executive, or Independent Member). Two board members will be elected, and the process complies with relevant governance regulations. Applications must include specific documents as per regulatory requirements. After the nomination period, candidates cannot transfer their candidacy, and the list of nominees will be published on April 27, 2025, and submitted to the Securities and Commodities Authority and the Dubai Financial Market.
The text provides instructions for completing and submitting a proxy form to Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank. Shareholders of Gulf Navigation Holding Company are required to fill out the form, appoint a representative to vote on their behalf at the General Assembly meeting on April 30, 2025, and send the form along with supporting documents to the specified email address. The form includes spaces for the shareholder's information, the representative's details, and the contact information of the financial broker or entity that verified the proxy.
GULFNAV announced its financial results for 2024, reporting a net loss of AED 20 million due to strategic investments aimed at enhancing long-term operations. The company focused on fleet modernization, operational efficiency, and eco-friendly technologies to comply with maritime regulations and sustainability standards. Despite short-term financial challenges, GULFNAV expects a recovery in petrochemical shipping demand in 2025. It received shareholder approval to acquire Brooge Energy Limited's assets for AED 3.2 billion, which includes new shares, convertible bonds, and cash, pending further approvals. GULFNAV aims to strengthen its financial health, optimize costs, and expand through strategic partnerships.
The Board of Directors of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC held a meeting on March 27, 2025, and made several resolutions. They approved the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024. They also agreed to call for the annual general assembly meeting on April 30, 2025, subject to the approval of the Securities and Commodities Authority. The agenda for this meeting was approved, also pending the same approval. Additionally, the board recommended to the general assembly that no dividends be distributed for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. Finally, they recommended amending Article 43 of the company's articles of association regarding the method of announcing the general assembly meeting to align with governance regulations.
Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC (GULFNAV), a company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, announced that its shareholders have approved the acquisition of assets and companies owned by Brooge Energy Limited (BEL) for AED 3.2 billion. The approval was given at a General Assembly Meeting on March 13, 2025. The acquisition includes Brooge Petroleum and Gas Investment Company FZE and its related entities. This move is expected to enhance GULFNAV's capabilities and market position in the midstream oil & gas and logistics sectors. The transaction will be settled through a mix of cash, newly issued shares, and Mandatory Convertible Bonds (MCBs). New shares and MCBs will be issued to BEL, with additional MCBs offered to existing GULFNAV shareholders. A cash payment of AED 460 million is also part of the settlement. The acquisition is part of GULFNAV's strategy to strengthen its presence in the energy sector by expanding storage and logistics capabilities, leveraging BEL's advanced infrastructure to improve operations and add value for stakeholders.
The General Assembly of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC was held on March 13, 2025, both in person at the Novotel Hotel in Dubai and electronically. The assembly made several resolutions: 1. They approved the presentation concerning the acquisition transaction and the increase in share capital, which involves the conversion of mandatory convertible bonds into shares to acquire companies and assets owned by Brooge Energy Limited. 2. They did not approve the valuation report prepared by an independent valuer appointed by the Securities and Commodities Authority, and the implications of this valuation were presented to the shareholders and the company. 3. They approved the valuation report prepared by the company's advisor for both the company and the acquired companies, with the Board of Directors recommending shareholder approval of this valuation.

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Disclosure: Financial statements for the 3rd QTR of 2023

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Disclosure: Results of BOD meeting held by circulation

On October 16, 2023, the Board of Directors of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC disclosed resolutions by circulation in accordance with principles of transparency and disclosure. The Board approved the financial statements for the financial period ending on September 30, 2023 (Q3 of 2023). The information was communicated to the Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Financial Market, H.E. Hamed Ahmed Ali, by the Board Secretary, Yazan S. Maragha. Copies were also sent to the Securities and Commodities Authority and the BS File.

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Disclosure: Board Decisions by Passing

On 12th October 2023, Board Secretary Yazan S. Maragha of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC informed H.E. Hamed Ahmed Ali, the CEO of Dubai Financial Market, that the company's Board of Directors will pass resolutions by circulation no later than 16th October 2023. This is to approve the financial statements ending on 30th September 2023 (Q3 2023) along with other regular and internal matters. This communication was made in accordance with principles of disclosure and transparency. Copies of the communication were also sent to the Securities and Commodities Authority and for BS file.

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Disclosure: Notification from the Company regarding Capital Increase

The Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC has announced a capital increase activation following the resolutions of the General Assembly Meeting held on 11 September 2023. The capital increase was achieved through the private issuance of 220 million mandatory convertible Sukuk (MCSs) to new investors. These will be converted into 200 million shares at a conversion price of AED 1.10. This has increased the company's share capital to AED 837,695,625, representing a 31.36% increase from the previous capital of AED 637,695,625. The company has also informed its shareholders that all new shares will be subject to a 1-year lockup period until 10 October 2024.

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Disclosure: Notification from the Company regarding Capital Increase

The Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC has announced a capital increase activation following the approval of shareholders in a General Assembly Meeting held on 11 September 2023. The capital increase will be achieved by issuing 220 million mandatory convertible bonds (MCBs) to new investors, which will be converted into 200 million shares at a conversion price of AED 1.10. The company's share capital will increase from AED 637,695,625 to AED 837,695,625, representing a 31.36% increase. The activation date is set for 10 October 2023, after trading hours. The new shares will be subject to a 1-year lockup period until 10 October 2024. The current share price will remain unchanged.

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