Dubai – 25 March 2026:
GFH Financial Group (“GFH” or “the Group”) announced the successful conclusion of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, held at GFH House in Bahrain Financial Harbour, with shareholders also participating virtually.
During the AGM, shareholders approved key resolutions reflecting the Group’s strong performance and strategic growth trajectory. Most notably, shareholders endorsed the Board’s recommendation to distribute a cash dividend of 10.11% of the nominal value of all ordinary shares, excluding treasury shares, amounting to up to US$100 million. This equates to US$0.0268 / BD0.0101 / AED0.0984 per share, inclusive of the interim dividend of US$0.0053 distributed in September 2025.
Shareholders also ratified the minutes of the previous AGM held on 20 March 2025 and approved the Board of Directors’ report, Sharia Supervisory Board report, external auditors’ report, and consolidated financial statements for 2025.
In addition, approvals included the transfer of US$14.011 million to the statutory reserve, allocation of US$7 million to the GFH Foundation, payment of zakat on the Group’s shares, and the carry forward of approximately US$19.099 million as retained earnings.
Other resolutions covered US$3 million in Board remuneration, approval of the corporate governance report, and confirmation of compliance with governance requirements set by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Central Bank of Bahrain. Shareholders also approved related-party transactions in line with Bahrain’s Commercial Companies Law.
The AGM further approved a share buyback of up to 10% of issued shares, subject to regulatory approval, aimed at enhancing liquidity, attracting strategic investors, and supporting employee share incentive programmes.
Additionally, shareholders approved the appointment or reappointment of external auditors for the financial year ending 31 December 2026, authorised the Board to determine their fees, and discharged the Board from liability for the 2025 financial year.
Commenting on the outcomes, Hisham Alrayes, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of GFH Financial Group, said: “The outcomes of this year’s AGM reflect the continued confidence of our shareholders in GFH’s strategy and long-term growth trajectory. The approval of a strong cash dividend reflects the Group’s financial performance and its ability to deliver sustainable value.”
He added: “We remain focused on strengthening our financial and governance framework, broadening our base of strategic shareholders, and enhancing market liquidity. Through these initiatives, we aim to build on our achievements and expand our investment portfolio across key sectors.”
GFH Financial Group manages assets and funds valued at approximately US$24 billion, with a diversified investment portfolio spanning the Middle East, Europe, and North America across sectors including logistics, healthcare, education, technology, and real estate. Its shares are listed on the Bahrain Bourse, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Boursa Kuwait, and Dubai Financial Market.
About GFH Financial Group B.S.C.
GFH Financial Group is an Islamic wholesale bank licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain and headquartered in Manama. The Group operates across wealth and investment management, credit and financing, and treasury activities, with a strong regional and international investment footprint.
