Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 29 March 2026: Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain (KFH–Bahrain)) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually via video conference, commencing with the approval of the minutes of the previous AGM held on 24 March 2025. This was followed by a review of the Bank’s performance and financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, and the approval of a number of resolutions reflecting the strength of its financial position and its continued commitment to sustainable growth and value creation for shareholders.

During the meeting, shareholders approved the Board of Directors’ report and the external auditor’s report, in addition to the consolidated financial statements. They also reviewed the reports of the Sharia Supervisory Board and the external Sharia auditor, reflecting the Bank’s firm commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance and compliance with Sharia principles, in line with the requirements of the Central Bank of Bahrain, as well as the disclosure of related party transactions in accordance with the approved regulatory frameworks.

The AGM also approved the Board’s recommendation on the distribution of profits for 2025, with a cash dividend of 14.4% of the nominal share value, equivalent to 3.6 US cents per share, amounting to a total of US$401,325,532, to be distributed on 14 April 2026. This reflects the Bank’s commitment to delivering rewarding returns to shareholders while maintaining a strong financial position. The recommendations also included transferring US$73,058,511 to the statutory reserve, in addition to retaining US$254,201,068 as retained earnings to support future growth and expansion plans.

The AGM further approved the discharge of the Board members from liability for their actions during the financial year, as well as the election of a new Board of Directors comprising nine members for a three-year term (2026–2029), subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Bahrain.

In addition, the AGM approved the reappointment of the members of the Sharia Supervisory Board for a three-year term ending no later than 31 March 2029, with the Board of Directors authorised to determine their remuneration. It also approved the reappointment of the external auditor and the external Sharia auditor for the financial year ending 31 December 2026, with the Board authorised to determine their fees, subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Bahrain, further reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to best practices in governance and oversight.

On this occasion, Mr Hamad Abdulmohsen Al Marzouq, Chairman of Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain, stated: “We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to our valued shareholders and all our partners for their continued trust and support, which represent a fundamental pillar in achieving this positive performance and strengthening the Bank’s position.”

He added: “The results for 2025 demonstrated stable performance, supported by growth in operating income and an expansion in the financing portfolio. This reflects the success of our strategy based on diversification and disciplined risk management, alongside leveraging synergies within Kuwait Finance House Group, enabling us to continue delivering sustainable value to all stakeholders.”

For his part, Dr Shadi Zahran, Group Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain, commented: “The AGM reflects the strong performance achieved by the Bank in 2025, which saw growth in net profit attributable to shareholders reaching US$730.6 million, driven by higher operating income, improved operational efficiency, and expansion in financing activities, particularly within the corporate sector.”

He added: “We will continue to build on this growth and positive momentum in the coming period by executing our strategic priorities and further developing innovative Sharia-compliant banking solutions, while enhancing customer experience and expanding our business footprint, supported by the Group’s strength and regional presence.”

KFH–Bahrain continues to strengthen its position as one of the Kingdom’s leading Islamic banking institutions, supported by a strong capital base, a flexible operating model, and a clear strategy focused on innovation, sustainability, and long-term value creation for shareholders and customers.

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