Ithmaar Holding B.S.C.

Overview

Ithmaar Holding B.S.C. is a Bahrain-based holding company specializing in Islamic banking and financial services. The company is licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain as an Investment Firm Category 1 and is listed on the Bahrain Bourse and Dubai Financial Market. Ithmaar Holding was established after the shareholders of the formerly named Ithmaar Bank B.S.C. approved plans to transform the group's operations, resulting in the creation of two subsidiaries: Ithmaar Bank B.S.C. (c), an Islamic retail bank, and IB Capital B.S.C. (c), an investment subsidiary. Both subsidiaries are licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain. Ithmaar Holding is a subsidiary of Dar Al-Maal Al-Islami Trust and has a paid-up capital of US$757.69 million. The company's investment focus includes private equity, real estate, and fixed income, with a geographical focus spanning the Middle East, Asia, and international markets. Ithmaar Holding's investment strategy encompasses growth, late-stage, and buyout stages, targeting a wide range of industries such as financial services, real estate, retail banking, investment banking, asset management, private equity, fixed income, corporate banking, Islamic banking, wealth management, fund management, real estate development, corporate finance, investment advisory, and capital markets. The company has a history of capital-raising initiatives, including the approval of capital-raising initiatives at its Extraordinary General Meeting in March 2026, which involved the cancellation of accumulated losses against share capital and issuance of additional share capital by way of rights issue. This initiative aimed to strengthen the group's position, enhance operational efficiencies, and ensure sustainable long-term growth. Ithmaar Holding's investment philosophy emphasizes ethical and innovative financial practices, focusing on developing value and contributing to social development. The company's diverse portfolio reflects its commitment to these principles, with investments spanning various sectors and stages to achieve sustainable growth and value creation for its stakeholders.

Investment Focus

• Sharia-compliant investments
• Alignment with Islamic banking principles
• Focus on ethical and socially responsible projects
• Potential for sustainable long-term growth
• Diversification across asset classes and geographical regions
• Compliance with regulatory standards in target markets
• Strong management teams with proven track records
• Clear exit strategies for private equity investments
• Alignment with Dar Al-Maal Al-Islami Trust's strategic objectives
• Opportunities for value creation and operational efficiencies

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