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Thursday, November 26 - 2009

Ajman Bank lists on Dubai Financial Market

  • United Arab Emirates: Sunday, June 22 - 2008 at 14:09
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Ajman Bank PJSC ("Ajman Bank" or the "Bank") today announced the listing of its shares on the Dubai Financial Market ("DFM").

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  • DFM welcomes listing of Ajman Bank.
    DFM welcomes listing of Ajman Bank.
Ajman Bank's share ticker is AJMANBANK and its shares will be traded on the DFM from today.

More than 211,000 UAE and non-UAE investors applied for shares in the Initial Public Offer, submitting over Dhs42bn for investment, representing an over-subscription rate of more than 77 times.

Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Bank, commented:

"This is a momentous day for Ajman Bank and for Ajman. The bank will play a central role in the economic development of Ajman and it will also help to deliver a new and innovative financial services offering to the UAE, and ultimately, GCC markets. The combination of servicing the financing needs of enterprises and delivering a fresh, new banking service to business and retail customers will mean that Ajman Bank will create long term value for its investors and customers alike. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our investors who have participated in the Offer. The proceeds from the Initial Public Offering ("IPO") together with the capital raised through an earlier Founders Private Placement representing 45% of Ajman Bank total capital, will be invested in establishing Ajman Bank' operations including retail, corporate and investment banking services. Our first branch will be based in Ajman, with branches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to follow shortly afterwards. The Government of Ajman Bank is the principal founder of the Bank and has subscribed for 250 million shares, representing 25% of the total capital of the Bank."


Ajman Bank will be the first Shariah bank incorporated and headquartered in the Emirate of Ajman and it intends to become the favourite financial services brand in the UAE and the GCC region.

The Bank's strategy is to target the rapidly expanding Shariah financial services market with innovative products and services, designed to meet customers' needs, supported with outstanding levels of customer service.

HSBC Middle East is acting as financial advisor and Lead Manager to the Bank.
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About Ajman Bank

Ajman Bank will be Ajman's first Shariah compliant commercial bank incorporated as a public joint stock company, in the Emirate of Ajman. Its vision is to become the favorite financial services provider in the UAE and the GCC by creating high-quality banking products and services and providing outstanding customer care. Investors include the Government of Ajman and some of the UAE's leading financial institutions and high net worth private individuals. The bank will be led by a management team comprising some of the region's leading experts in leading and managing Shariah financial services providers, including Mr. Yousif Khalaf, the CEO of Ajman Bank and former CEO of Bahrain Islamic Bank and Ithmaar Bank.
The Bank will operate as a full-fledged Islamic Bank managing various types of deposit accounts in addition to offering a number of tailored products including murabaha, mudarabah, istisna'a, musharaka and ijara and other innovative Islamic products and services that cater to the needs of the local market.

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