Article: First Bahrain Announces Impressive Financial Results for 2007

First Bahrain, a rising star among the region's real estate firms, today announced the release of the company's performance for 2007 ahead of their AGM. The 2007 figures released on behalf of the Board of Directors record a net profit of KD 4.85 million, a 29% improvement on the company's performance in 2006.

Given this financial achievement the board decided that it was appropriate to begin dividend payments to the company's shareholders, recommending 10% dividend, half of which would be paid in cash and half in shares. The company now has a paid up capital of KD30 million. The return on equity (ROE) achieved was 12.5%

Speaking on the announcement of the company's excellent performance, Mr. ...

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