Al Salam Bank reported a record net profit attributable to shareholders of BD 76.8 million ($203.8 million) for 2025, representing a 30.2% increase from BD 59.0 million in 2024, with earnings per share rising to 22.7 fils.
The Board of Directors recommended a dividend distribution of 15% (8% cash and 7% stock dividends), totaling BD 44.1 million ($117.0 million), subject to regulatory and AGM approvals.
Total assets grew 14% YoY to BD 8.05 billion ($21.36 billion), driven by higher financing assets and an expanded fixed income portfolio, while the Capital Adequacy Ratio improved to 27.2% from 24.8% in 2024.
Strategic highlights included the April 2025 acquisition of Bahrain National Insurance (BNI) and Bahrain National Life (BNL) by subsidiary Solidarity Bahrain, the exit of a 15.6% shareholding in Seef Properties, and the November 2025 listing of the XASB Sukuk ETF on the London Stock Exchange.
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