Bahrain Clear, a fully-owned subsidiary of Bahrain Bourse, announced that it has successfully distributed the cash dividend distributions during the year 2025, amounting to BD 390.01 million of dividends, of which BD 385.02 million were distributed under the 'Annual Cash Dividends Fund' on behalf of 32 companies to 56,792 entitled shareholders representing 97.5% distribution of the total amount received. In addition, BD 4.99 million were distributed during the year 2025 under the 'Accumulated Cash Dividends Fund' for unclaimed dividends pertaining to previous years.
Bahrain Clear manages the distribution process on behalf of all listed companies of which 32 listed securities declared dividends during the year 2025 (for the financial year ended 31st December 2024) including interim dividends and all investors received their dividends via IBAN bank transfers. In accordance with the Listing Rules, Bahrain Clear distributes declared dividends within a maximum of 10 market days from the Record Date (excluding the Record Date).
Chief Operating Officer of Bahrain Clear, Mr. Abdulla Abdin commented, “At Bahrain Clear, we are committed to continuously updating investor information to ensure that investors receive dividends in an accurate and transparent manner. In 2025, we successfully completed the dividend distribution process efficiently, recording a 7% increase in total distributed dividends compared to the previous year. This achievement reflects our dedication to strengthening investor confidence and enhancing our services in line with global best practices. We will continue working on developing our systems and procedures to ensure an easier and more secure investment experience in the years ahead."
Bahrain Clear urges all investors to update their KYC information and IBAN details to ensure receiving their dividends promptly. For further inquiries on cash dividend distributions, investors can contact Bahrain Clear on: 17261260 or email: [email protected]
'Amanat' is an Investor Protection Funds Program that aims to ensure investor protection and management and administration of cash dividend distribution for all listed companies through adequate provision for the treatment of unclaimed dividends.
In accordance with Ministerial Cabinet Resolution No. 2020/48-2, Bahrain Bourse established the 'Amanat' Investor Protection Funds Program during May 2020 to ensure investor protection and management and administration of cash dividend distribution for all listed companies. As per article (10) of Amanat resolution 3/2020, the right to claim the cash dividends due to the shareholders is imprescriptible.