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UAB Rights Issue 2025

Empowering Growth, Strengthening Value

United Arab Bank PJSC (“UAB” or “The Bank”) is pleased to announce the launch of its capital raise by way of Rights Issue of up to AED 1,031,275,325 (one billion thirty-one million two hundred seventy-five thousand three hundred twenty-five dirhams), a strategic initiative to raise its issued share capital up to AED 3,093,825,974 (three billion ninety-three million eight hundred twenty five thousand nine hundred seventy-four dirhams), offering our valued shareholders a unique opportunity to invest in the next phase of the Bank’s growth journey.

By participating in this Rights Issue, you would be assisting in enhancing the Bank’s capital base, and the Bank’s efforts to accelerate growth, and to unlock long-term value for all stakeholders.

Together, we grow stronger.

Investment Highlights
  • Superior UAE macro fundamentals driving continued economic growth.
  • Niche player in the mid-large segment with a growing market share.
  • Successful execution of turnaround strategy through multifaceted initiatives.
  • Multiple growth-accelerating initiatives to scale-up and diversify product offering.
  • Robust fundamentals with strong financial performance.
  • Board and management with extensive, decades-long sector experience and track record.
  • Committed to embedding ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles in ‘everything we do’ to create sustainable value, generate positive social impact and reduce environmental risk.
  • Remarkable growth of over 90%# in UAB’s share price since implementation of turnaround strategy in mid-2022.

# Share price change from 30 June 2022 to 28 May 2025

Key Financial Highlights
  • Q1 2025 Net profit (before tax) recorded at AED 112 million. Compounded annual growth (CAGR) of 59%^ in Net profit (before tax) since FY 2021.
    (FY 2021: AED 70 million, FY 2024: AED 331 million)
  • Compounded annual growth of 14% in Total Assets from AED 15.2 billion as of 31 December 2021 to AED 23.4 billion as of 31 March 2025.
  • Return on Shareholders’ equity improved from 4.7% in
    FY 2021 to 20.0% in Q1 2025.
  • Significant improvement in asset quality with Gross Non-performing loans ratio declining from 11.6% as of
    31 December 2024 to 3.4% as of 31 March 2025, complemented by a provision coverage ratio of 118% (175% including collaterals) as at 31 March 2025.
  • Robust liquidity and funding position with key ratios comfortably meeting regulatory requirements.
  • Investment-grade ratings from Fitch (BBB+) and Moody’s ratings (Baa3), with the outlook at ‘Stable’ and ‘Positive’, respectively.
  • Click here to access the Management Presentation for more insights and details on UAB's growth journey
  • Click here to access our latest financial reports and earnings presentations

^ Q1 2025 net profit (before tax) annualised for computing CAGR

Important Dates
  • Date of publication of the invitation to subscribe for New Shares by way of Rights Issue: 3 June 2025
  • Eligibility Date of Rights*: 24 June 2025
  • First day of trading the Rights on the ADX: 30 June 2025
  • Last day of trading the Rights on the ADX: 22 July 2025
  • Subscription Opening Date: 4 July 2025
  • Subscription Closing Date: 29 July 2025
  • Date of allocation and SMS notification to the subscribers: 5 August 2025
  • Refund date: On or around 5 August 2025
  • Commencement of Dealings in the New Shares (subject to obtaining required corporate and regulatory approvals): On or around 11 August 2025

* In order to receive Rights on the Eligibility Date, investors must ensure that they execute any purchase orders for shares at least two business days prior to the Eligibility Date, i.e. on or before 20 June 2025, to allow for the settlement of trades on the ADX (which operates on a T+2 basis).

Important Note: The dates for the Rights Issue set out in the “Invitation to Subscribe” are expected dates and are subject to change, including if any date falls on an official holiday in the UAE. In such circumstances, details of the new dates will be notified to investors in two UAE daily Arabic language newspapers and on Bank's website (www.uab.ae).

Important Information and documents:

For more information, email ir@uab.ae

 

Disclaimer: This announcement has not been reviewed or approved by the SCA, or any regulator in the UAE or elsewhere, does not form part of the "Invitation to Subscribe", and should not be considered an offer of securities in any jurisdiction. Any decision to invest in the shares should be based solely on the information in the “Invitation to Subscribe".

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