Ithmaar Holding B.S.C

ITHMAAR HOLDING B.S.C. has released its condensed consolidated interim financial information for the period ending on 30 June 2024.

This document has been prepared in accordance with the disclosure requirements of the SCA Board of Directors’ Decision No. (32/R.M.) of 2019, concerning procedures for companies listed on the market with accumulated losses amounting to 20% or more of their paid-up capital. Companies must comply with the decision's provisions when accumulated losses reach 50% or more of their paid-up capital. Date: 13 August 2024 Listed Company: Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. Financial Period: Q2 2024 Value of Accumulated Losses: USD 834.67 million Accumulated Losses to Paid-Up Capital Ratio: 110% The accumulated losses before reorganization were 68.8% in December 2016, mainly due to impairment provisions from non-core investments resulting from financial crises. In 2018, early adoption of FAS30 (AAOIFI equivalent of IFRS9) led to additional impairment provisions, increasing the accumulated losses percentage to 98%. In 2020, accumulated losses rose by $87.5 million due to the economic impact of Covid-19. In 2021, losses decreased by $35.0 million due to net income attributable to shareholders. In 2022, losses increased by $29.9 million due to net losses attributable to shareholders. In 2023, losses increased by $9.3 million for the same reason. In 2024, losses decreased by $3.4 million due to net profit attributable to shareholders. The Board of Directors is currently working on various initiatives to address the accumulated losses, including an asset sale and/or restructuring plan to improve capital and strengthen the company’s consolidated equity.

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. announced that its Board of Directors held a meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 1 PM, during which the financial results for the period ending June 30, 2024, were approved.

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. has announced that its Board of Directors will review and approve the financial results for the period ended 30 June 2024 on Tuesday, 13 August 2024, at 1:00 PM. This announcement is directed to Bahrain Bourse and Dubai Financial Market.

عقدت شركة الإثمار القابضة ش.م.ب اجتماع الجمعية العامة غير العادية لمساهميها يوم الأربعاء 29 مايو 2024 في قاعة نوبل للاجتماعات بفندق وستين ستي سنتر البحرين. حضر الاجتماع عدد من المساهمين وأعضاء مجلس الإدارة، بالإضافة إلى ممثلين من مصرف البحرين المركزي، وزارة الصناعة والتجارة، بورصة البحرين، ومدققين خارجيين من شركة كي بي إم جي. ترأس الاجتماع صاحب السمو الملكي الأمير عمرو بن محمد الفيصل آل سعود، الذي رحب بالحضور واقترح تعيين السيد علي أحمد محمد كأمين سر الاجتماع، وهو ما وافق عليه الحضور. أكد الرئيس نشر الدعوة وجدول الأعمال بتاريخ 7 مايو 2024 وفقًا لمتطلبات قانون الشركات التجارية رقم (21) لسنة 2001 وتعديلاته.

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. has announced the appointment of Mr. Maysan Faisal Almaskati as the new Chief Executive Officer of Ithmaar Holding and its two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Ithmaar Bank and IB Capital. This appointment has received approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain. Prior to this role, Mr. Almaskati served as Assistant General Manager of the Business Banking Group at Ithmaar Bank and has over 24 years of experience in investment and banking.

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. has announced an update regarding ongoing discussions for GFH Financial Group B.S.C. to acquire Ithmaar’s financing and investment portfolios. The proposed transaction was approved by Ithmaar’s shareholders during an Extraordinary General Meeting on May 29, 2024. The shareholders have also authorized the Board of Directors to negotiate and finalize the structure, terms, and documents of the transaction. Shareholders will receive periodic updates on the progress.

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C held its second Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on May 29, 2024, with a quorum of 51.66%. The following agenda items were approved: 1. Approval of the minutes from the EGM held on June 4, 2023. 2. Approval of the proposed sale and transfer of certain assets and liabilities, valued between USD 665 million to USD 715 million, to GFH Financial Group B.S.C. or other agreed entities, subject to regulatory approvals. 3. Authorization for the Board of Directors to finalize the transaction details, sign necessary documents, and execute the transaction.

The Extraordinary General Meeting has been postponed due to the lack of quorum on Tuesday. A second meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 1:30 PM, at the Noble Meeting Room, Westin City Centre Bahrain Hotel, Seef District, Kingdom of Bahrain.