The Board of Directors of the BLC Bank S.A.L. invites the holders of preferred shares series E to attend an Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting for the holders of series E preferred shares to be held at 10:00 on Monday, December 17, 2018 at the Bank’s head office in Beirut, Addlieh, to discuss the following agenda: - Draft the By-Laws of the assembly of holders of preferred shares series E. - Nominate a representative of the assembly - Other Topics.

The Board of Directors of BLC Bank S.A.L. invites shareholders to attend an Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 11:00 on Monday, December 17, 2018, at the Bank’s Head Office in Adlieh Beirut to discuss the following agenda:   -  Redeem and cancel the Series “C” Preferred Shares, issue free nominal common shares to keep the Capital unchanged and amend the Bank’s By- Laws accordingly.   -  Grant the Board of Directors and/or the Chairman the necessary powers to execute the decisions of the Extraordinary General Assembly with the right to delegate part or all of these powers.   -  Other topics.

For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@bankaudi.com.lb

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to de-list, as of the end of the trading session of Wednesday, November 21, 2018 the Lebanese Republic Eurobond Issue labeled Series number 62, worth EUR /445,000,000/, carrying an Interest rate of 5.35% and maturing on November 28, 2018.  Circular 476/2018  

On the occasion of the Prophet’s Birthday, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.  Likewise, on the occasion of the Independence Day, there will be no trading at the BSE on Thursday, November 22, 2018.

The Board of Directors of BLC Bank SAL  invites all holders of Common Shares to attend an Ordinary General Meeting to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 19, 2018 at the Bank’s Head Office in order to examine the following agenda: To elect an new member to the Board of Directors.

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLOM%20%20Financial%20Sep%202018.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Audi%20Financial%20Eng%20Sep%202018.pdf

Bank of Beirut S.A.L. publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for the period ended September 30, 2018. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BOB%20Financial%20Results%20Sep%202018.pdf

BLC Bank S.A.L. publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for the period ended September 30, 2018. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLC%20Financial%20Results%2020180930.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Byblos%20Financial%20Results%20English%2020180930.pdf

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to list, as of October 31, 2018, additional /3,050,000/ common shares issued through a private placement by Bank of Beirut SAL. These shares will be added to the previously listed shares; therefore the total number of listed common shares of Bank of Beirut SAL becomes /20,796,417/ common listed shares.  Note that the Bank’s share capital is composed as follows: /56,234,900/ common shares (20,796,417 shares are listed and 35,438,483 are not listed), 4,762,000 priority shares (100% listed), 3,570,000 preferred shares series G (not listed), 5,400,000 preferred shares series H (100% listed), 5,000,000 preferred shares series I (100% listed), 3,000,000 preferred shares series J (100% listed) and 4,000,000 preferred shares series K (100% listed) (Circular 474/2018).

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to accept the listing, trading and pricing of the /263,510/ Non-Cumulative, Perpetual, Redeemable Preferred Shares Series E issued by BLC Bank SAL in the official market of the stock exchange.  Holders of Series E Preferred Shares will receive annual distribution of 7.00% of the issue price (USD 100 per share), adjusted on a pro rata basis for the year 2018 to reflect the period from the issue date till the end of the year. Trading is scheduled to start on Monday, October 29, 2018. (Circular 473/2018)

Resolution adopted by the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of October 17, 2018:

Sole resolution: Confirmation of the adequate implementation of the cancelation of the Series “G” Preferred Shares and the accompanying increase of the Bank’s share capital in order to round the nominal value of each individual share up to L.L. 1,670; and granting discharge to the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors of the Bank in respect of activities related to the cancellation and capital increase.  (Read more)

During the months of August and September 2018, BANORABE S.A SPF purchased, after getting the proper approval of Banque Du Liban, 1,273,455 common shares of BLOM Bank SAL for a total value of USD 11,750,920. The new ownership percentage of BANORABE S.A SPF in the share capital of the Bank becomes 17.89%.

The Extraordinary General Assembly of shareholders of Bank of Beirut SAL held a meeting on September 26, 2018 and resolved to: approve the adequate subscription of HPG Urban Developments Pty Ltd in all the 3,050,000 new common shares issued by the Bank; declare that the Bank’s capital is now LBP119,671,674,000 fully paid; and elect HPG Urban Developments Pty Ltd as board member for the remainder of the current Board’s mandate.  (Minutes of Meeting)

The Extraordinary General Assembly of shareholders of Bank of Beirut SAL held a meeting on April 10, 2018 and decided to increase the capital of the Bank from LBP/115,218,674,000/ to LBP/119,671,674,000/ through the issuance of /3,050,000/ new common shares, with a nominal value of LBP /1,460/ per common share and an issue price of USD/18.80/ per share.  The Extraordinary General Assembly also decided to reserve the right to subscribe for the capital increase to a new investor “HPG Urban Developments Pty Ltd” and to list all of the new /3,050,000/ common shares in the official market of the Beirut Stock Exchange.  (Minutes of Meeting)

INFORMATION STATEMENT

September 27, 2018

Dear Global Depositary Receipt Holder:

Reference is hereby made to the Amended and Restated Deposit Agreement dated May 10, 2010 (the “Deposit Agreement”) between Bank Audi s.a.l. (the “Bank”) and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as depositary (the “Depositary”), relating to Global Depositary Receipts issued in respect of common shares of the Bank (the “GDRs”), each GDR representing one common share of the Bank with a nominal value LBP 1,663 per common share (each a “Common Share”). Capitalized terms used herein without otherwise being defined shall have the respective meanings assigned thereto in the Deposit Agreement.  (Read more)

The Board of Directors of Bank Audi s.a.l. invites all holders of Common Shares to attend an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday October 17, 2018 at the Bank’s Head Office located at Audi Plaza, Bab Idriss, Beirut Commercial Central District, in order to examine the following agenda: The verification of the adequate implementation of the first resolution adopted by the Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders held on July 27, 2018 in connection with the cancellation of the Series “G” Preferred Shares and the accompanying increase of the Bank’s share capital in order to round the nominal value of each individual share up to L.L. 1,670; and the discharge of the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors of the Bank in respect of activities related to the Cancellation and Capital Increase.

On the occasion of Achoura, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Thursday, September 20, 2018.

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Holcim%20Financial%20Statements%20062018.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/SLCB%20Financial%20Statements%20201806.pdf

The Board of Directors of Bank Of Beirut SAL invites all shareholders to attend an Extraordinary General Assembly to be held at 10:000 on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Bank Head Office located at Foch Street, Beirut Downtown to examine the following agenda: - Verification of the completion of the procedures for the increase of the Bank’s capital from LBP//115,218,674,000// to LBP //119,671,674,000//.  -  Declaration that the capital of the Bank is now LBP//119,671,674,000//.  - Other topics.

On the occasion of Hegria New Year, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Trading will be resumed on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.

BANK AUDI SAL ANNOUNCES THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BANK AUDI SAE (EGYPT) AS AT JUNE 30, 2018

Bank Audi sal announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank Audi sae (Egypt), has published its financial statements as at and for the period ended June 30, 2018.

A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:

http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-bank-audi-sae-egypt

For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@bankaudi.com.lb.

On the occasion of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.

A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:

http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-odeabank-as

Byblos Bank SAL publishes its Consolidated Unaudited Financial Results for the period ended June 30, 2018. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLOM%20Financials%20June%202018%20Eng.pdf

Bank Audi sal publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for the period ended June 30, 2018. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/AUDI%20Financials%20Eng%20June%202018.pdf

Bank of Beirut S.A.L publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for the period ended June 30, 2018. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BOB%20Financials%20June%202018.pdf

The Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders resolves to (i) cancel all of the 1,500,000 outstanding Series “G” Preferred Shares and substitute their nominal value (aggregating LL 2,494,500,000) in the Capital of the Bank through a simultaneous incorporation of an equivalent amount from the free reserves, concomitantly with the cancellation, and (ii) for the avoidance of residual amounts in the nominal value of the Share pursuant to the aforementioned cancellation of the Series “G” Preferred Shares, increase the Bank’s Capital to become L.L. 677,601,170,680 hence an increase of L.L. 345,744,428 through the incorporation of an aggregate amount of L.L. 2,840,244,428 from the free reserves (representing the nominal value of the cancelled Series “G” Preferred Shares and the capital increase), all resulting in a nominal value of each individual Share of L.L. 1,670.  (Read more)

BLC Bank S.A.L. publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for the period ended June 30, 2018. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLC%20financials%20Jun%202018.pdf

Banque BEMO S.A.L. publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for the period ended June 30, 2018. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BEMO%20Financials%20June%202018.pdf

The Board of Directors of BLC Bank S.A.L. held a meeting on June 20, 2018 and decided to suggest to the Extraordinary General Assembly of shareholders to redeem and cancel all the /350,000/ Preferred Shares Series C for a price of USD /103/ per share, and concurrently with the cancellation process, to substitute the nominal value of the canceled shares in the Bank’s Capital through the issuance of /350,000/ new common shares, to be distributed for free to common shareholders pro-rata to their contribution in the common shares of the bank.   Furthermore, the Board of Directors grants the Chairman the necessary power to carry out all formalities to redeem the Series C preferred shares, to pay the redemption price, to fix the payment date and to distribute the free common shares. (Minutes of Meeting - Arabic)

BLC Bank S.A.L publishes the Minutes of Meeting of the General Assembly of shareholders held on June 27, 2018. (Minutes of Meeting)

In reference to the announcement issued by Societe Libanaise des Ciments Blancs SAL relating to the decision of the Annual General Assembly of shareholders of July 10, 2018 to distribute dividends for the holders of shares on record as at July 17, 2018 (Record date), the Beirut Stock Exchange declares that the Ex-dividend date of the shares of Ciments Blancs SAL is Friday, July 13, 2018.

In implementation of the resolution of the Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders held on July 10, 2018 relating to the distribution of the 2017 dividends, Societe Libanaise des Ciments Blancs SAL announces that dividends set at LBP /666/ per share (net of distribution tax), will be paid starting July 23, 2018 for the holders of shares as at July 17, 2018 (Record date) as follows: -Shareholders who deposited their shares in the Lebanese banks will receive dividends through “Midclear”.  - Holders of bearer shares should exchange their bearer shares into nominative shares, before November 03, 2018, in order to receive dividends.

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/SOLIDERE%20Report%20of%20the%20Board%20to%20OGA%20201805.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/SOLIDERE%20Special%20report%20articles%20158%20&%20159%20code%20of%20Commerce%202017.pdf

Reference is hereby made to the Amended and Restated Deposit Agreement dated May 10, 2010 (the“Deposit Agreement”) between Bank Audi s.a.l. (the “Bank”) and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as depositary (the “Depositary”), relating to Global Depositary Receipts issued in respect of common shares of the Bank (the “GDRs”), each GDR representing one common share of the Bank with a nominal value LL 1,663 per common share (each, a “Common Share”). Capitalized terms used herein without otherwise being defined shall have the respective meanings assigned thereto in the Deposit Agreement.

(Read more)

The Board of Directors of Bank Audi s.a.l. invites all holders of Common Shares to attend an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday July 27, 2018 at the Bank’s Head Office located at Audi Plaza, Bab Idriss, Beirut Commercial Central District, in order to examine the following agenda:

The cancellation of  the Series “G” Preferred Shares and increase of the Bank’s capital in order to round the nominal value of each individual share up to LL 1,670;

The amendment of the Bank’s By-Laws, including,  in particular articles 6 and 8, in order to reflect the foregoing;

The submission of the actions described in items 1and 2 for approval by the Central Bank of Lebanon; and

The granting to the Chairman of the Board of Directors (acting singly) or any 2 Directors – General Managers (acting jointly) of the necessary powers in order to implement the foregoing resolutions.

In implementation of the resolution of the Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders held on July 3, 2018 relating to the distribution of the 2017 dividends, Holcim (Liban) SAL announces that dividends set at LBP /3870/ per share (net of distribution tax), will be paid starting July 30, 2018 for the holders of shares as at July 23, 2018 (Record date) as follows: -Shareholders who deposited their shares in the Lebanese banks will receive dividends through “Midclear”.  - Holders of bearer shares should exchange their bearer shares into nominative shares, before November 03, 2018, in order to receive dividends.

The Board of Directors of Rasamny Younis Motor Company S.A.L. invites the shareholders of the Company to hold the Annual General Assembly Meeting on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Company’s Headquarters to discuss the following agenda:  - Examine the Board of Director’s General and Special reports for the year 2017.  - Examine the Auditors’ General and Special reports for the year 2017.  - Approve the accounts of the year 2017 and allocate the results.  - Give full discharge to the Chairman and to the Directors for the year 2017.   – Approve the operations that occurred between the Company and some Board members during the year 2017 and give prior authorization to the Board members according to articles 158 of the Code of Commerce.  - Give prior authorization to the Board members according to articles 159 of the Code of Commerce.  Give the Board of Directors the authorization to take credits from banks. - Empower the company to guarantee United Automotive Agency SAL. - Fix the remunerations of the Chairman and Directors for the year 2018.  - Appoint the External Auditor for the year 2018 and fix his remuneration.  – Other topics.

In reference to the decision of the Board of Directors of Bank Audi SAL relating to the redemption of all Series G preferred shares within a period of 60 days following June 21, 2018, and in reference to the approval of the Central Bank of Lebanon on the above stated decision and upon the request of the Bank to cease trading in Series G Preferred shares, the Beirut Stock Exchange decided to cease trading in Bank Audi Series G Preferred Shares as of the beginning of the trading session of Thursday July 05, 2018. (Circular 468/2018)  

As the Ordinary General Assembly was invited to meet for the first time on June 29, 2018 but the quorum wasn’t reached, a second meeting is scheduled to be held at 9:30 am on July 23, 2018 at Sea Side, Beirut Waterfront, Downtown to discuss the following agenda- Examine the Board of Director’s Report for 2017.  - Examine the Auditors’ Reports related to the Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial Statements for 2017.  - Discuss the accounts, the Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial Statements for 2017 and determine the dividends. - Examine Board of Director’s Special Report and the Auditors’ Special Report and grant the Board of Directors proper authorizations stipulated in articles 158 and 159 of the Code of Commerce.  - Give full discharge to the Chairman and to the Directors for 2017. –Elect new Board members. – Assign new Auditors and fix their remunerations.  If no quorum is present at the second Ordinary General Assembly the Board of Directors decided to invite shareholders to a third Ordinary General Assembly to be held at 9:30 am on Monday August 13, 2018 at Sea Side, Beirut Waterfront, Downtown.

On June 27, 2018, Shift Holding SAL bought, through a Block Trade, all the /222,222/ common shares class B of Mr. Samer Chawaf in Rasamy Younis Motor Co. at a price of USD 3.00 per share and for a total amount of USD 666,666.

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/HOLCIM%20Unaudited%20ConsoFS%2031122017.pdf

Societe Libanaise des Ciments Blancs SAL publishes the Report of the Board of Directors addressed to the Annual General Assembly of July 10, 2018.

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/SLCB%20English%20report%20for%20the%20Board%20of%20directors%202017.pdf

Societe Libanaise des Ciments Blancs SAL publishes its Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

Societe Libanaise des Ciments Blancs SAL publishes the Auditors’ Special Report drafted according to article 158 of the Code of Commerce for the year ended December 31, 2017.

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/SLCB%20Auditors%20Art.%20158%20report%202017.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/SLCB%20BOD%20158%20report%20English%20SLCB%202017.pdf

The Board of Directors of Societe Libanaise des Ciments Blancs SAL invites the shareholders to attend an Ordinary General Assembly Meeting at 10 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the Company’s Headquarters in Chekka to discuss the following agenda:  - Approve the financial statements for the year 2017 and grant discharge to the Board of Directors.  - Examine and approve the Board of Director’s report for the year 2017.  - Examine and approve the Auditors’ report for the year 2017.  - Examine and approve the Board of Director’s report produced according to article 158 of the Code of Commerce.  - Examine and approve the Auditors’ report produced according to article 158 of the Code of Commerce.  - Elect members to the Board of Directors.  - Designate the External Auditors for the year 2018 and fix their remunerations.  - Distribute dividends.  To attend the meeting, owners of nominative shares whose shares are deposited in authorized banks must record their names in the Company’s register at least seven days prior to the meeting and should present a certificate of deposit and blocking of the nominative shares from the approved banking institutions.  Owners of bearer shares who have not yet transfer their shares into nominative shares pursuant to Law 75/2016 must transfer their shares in order to be registered in the Company's registers at least seven days prior to the meeting and should present a certificate of deposit and blocking of the nominative shares from the approved banking institutions.  

Holcim (Liban) S.A.L. publishes the Report of the Board of Directors addressed to the Annual General Assembly of July 3, 2018.

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Holcim%20Report%20Council%20-En%202017.pdf

Holcim (Liban) S.A.L.publishes the Auditors’ Special Report drafted according to article 158 of the Code of Commerce for the year ended December 31, 2017.

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Holcim%20Report%20Auditor%20158%202017.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Holcim%20Report%20Council%20Acc%20Art%20158-%20En.pdf

On the occasion of Eid Al Fitr, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Friday, June 15, 2018.

Solidere SAL publishes its Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Solidere%20Consolidated%20FS%202017.pdf

BLC Bank issued the following statement:  BLC Bank’s Board of Directors held a meeting on Wednesday June 6, 2018 at the Bank’s head office upon the invitation of the Chairman & General Manager Mr. Maurice Sehnaoui.  Mr. Sehnaoui submitted his resignation from the chairmanship and membership of the Board of Directors. As a result, the board elected unanimously Messrs.: - Nadim Adel Kassar as Chairman General Manager.  - Nabil Adel Kassar as Deputy Chairman.  - Bassam Farid Hassan as General Manager, CEO.  After accepting the Board’s chairmanship, Mr. Nadim Kassar expressed his gratitude to the efforts that Mr. Sehnaoui has deployed throughout his years of service and to his dedication and contribution to BLC Bank, wishing the new management the best in its mission to grow the Bank and promote a healthy evolution (Minutes of the meeting).

The Board of Directors of BLC Bank S.A.L. invites shareholders to attend an Ordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday June 27, 2018, at the Bank’s Head Office in Adlieh Beirut, BLC Bank bldg. To discuss the following agenda:  - Elect New Board of Directors - Other topics

The Board of Directors of Solidere SAL invites the shareholders, carrying class A or class B shares to attend an Ordinary General Assembly to be held at 9:30 am on Friday June 29, 2018 at Sea Side, Beirut Waterfront, Downtown, to discuss the following agenda:  - Examine the Board of Director’s Report for 2017.  - Examine the Auditors’ Reports related to the Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial Statements for 2017.  - Discuss the accounts, the Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial Statements for 2017 and determine the dividends. - Examine Board of Director’s Special Report and the Auditors’ Special Report and grant the Board of Directors proper authorizations stipulated in articles 158 and 159 of the Code of Commerce.  - Give full discharge to the Chairman and to the Directors for 2017. - Elect members to the Board of Directors and determine their remuneration. –Designate the Auditors and determine their fees. If no quorum is present at the first Ordinary General Assembly the Board of Directors decided to invite shareholders to a second Ordinary General Assembly to be held at 9:30 am on Monday July 23, 2018 at Sea Side, Beirut Waterfront, Downtown. If no quorum is present at the second Ordinary General Assembly the Board of Directors decided to invite shareholders to a third Ordinary General Assembly to be held at 9:30 am on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Sea Side, Beirut Waterfront, Downtown.

BLC Bank S.A.L. publishes: the Report of the Board of Directors addressed to the Annual General Assembly of May 31, 2018.  

BLC Bank S.A.L. publishes its Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLC%20BANK%20CONSOLIDATED%20FINANCIAL%20STATEMENTS%20AND%20INDEPENDENT%20AUDITORS%20REPORT%2020171231.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/2017%20Banque%20BEMO%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements.pdf

The Annual Ordinary General Assembly of BLC Bank S.A.L. convened on May 31, 2018 and resolved to approve the bank’s accounts for the year 2017.  The General Assembly declared distribution of dividends as follows: I -  Dividends before distribution tax ( 10%): Preferred Shares Class C: USD 6.75 per share.  Preferred Shares Class D: USD 6.75 per share.  II - Dividends net of distribution tax ( 10%):  Preferred Shares Class C: USD 6.075 per share.  Preferred Shares Class D: USD 6.075 per share.  III - Important dates:  06 June 2018: Dividend record date.  04 June 2018: Ex-dividend date.  07 June 2018: Dividend payment date.

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to de-list, as of the end of the trading session of Wednesday 06/06/2018, the Lebanese Republic Eurobonds Issue labeled Series number 65, worth USD /700,000,000/, carrying an Interest rate of 5,15% and maturing on 12/06/2018.  (Circular 467/2018)  

Bank of Beirut S.A.L publishes the Report of the Board of Directors addressed to the Annual General Meeting of May 04, 2018. Report can be accessed by using the following URL: http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BOB%20BOARD%20REPORT%20ADDRESSED%20TO%20OGA%2020180504.pdf

Bank of Beirut S.A.L publishes the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2017.  Report can be accessed by using the following URL: http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BOB%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements%202017.pdf

The Board of Directors of BLC Bank S.A.L. invites shareholders to attend an Ordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 10:00 am on Thursday May 31, 2018, at the Bank’s Head Office in Adlieh Beirut, BLC Bank bldg. To discuss the following agenda:  - Examine the General and Special Reports of the Board of Directors for the fiscal year 2017.  - Examine the Reports of the Auditors for the fiscal year 2017.  - Give proper authorizations as per Articles 158 &159 of the Code of Commerce and as per article 152 of the Code of Money and Credit.  - Approve the Bank’s accounts of the fiscal year 2017.  - Give full discharge to the Board of Directors.  - Allocate the results of the fiscal year.  - Other topics.

A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:

http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-odeabank-as

For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com .               

In reference to the memorandum issued by Prime Minister that stipulates the closure of all official institutions and administrations on Friday, May 04, 2018 and Monday May 07, 2018 on the occasion of holding the 2018 parliamentary elections, the Beirut Stock Exchange declares that there will be no trading on the above mentioned days.  Trading will be resumed on Tuesday May 08, 2018.

BLOM Bank S.A.L publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for the period ended March 31, 2018. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLOM%20FS%2020180331%20Eng.pdf

Bank of Beirut S.A.L publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for the period ended March 31, 2018. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BOB%20Balance%20sheet%2031-03-2018.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Audi%20FS%20Q1%202018%20English.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BEMO%20Financials%20Q1-2018%20Eng.%20Version.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLC%20FS%2020180331.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Byblos%20FS%20march%202018%20Eng.pdf

On the occasion of Labor Day there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Tuesday, May 01, 2018.  Trading will be resumed on Wednesday, May 02, 2018.

The Board of Directors of BLC Bank S.A.L. invites shareholders to attend an Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at the Bank’s Head Office in Adlieh Beirut, to discuss the following agenda:  -  The increase of the Bank’s capital through the issuance of new Preferred Shares to be labeled Series “E” Preferred Shares and to identify the value, terms and details of this increase.  -  The listing of the new Series “E” Preferred Shares on the regulated financial markets.   -  The amendement of the Bank’s By-Laws accordingly. -  Other topics

Byblos Bank SAL publishes: the Report of the Board of Directors addressed to the Annual General Assembly of April 20, 2018.

Notice to Shareholders related to dividends distribution for fiscal year 2017

BLOM BANK S.A.L. is pleased to inform the Bank’s Shareholders that the Annual Ordinary General Assembly convened on April 11, 2018 at the Bank’s Headquarters and approved the accounts of the Bank for 2017, as well as the distribution of dividends amounting to LBP 364,338,205 thousand to Holders of Common Listed Shares, at an amount of LBP 1,700 per share subject to the distribution tax of 10%.

Dividend payment is made through Midclear S.A.L., starting 17 April, 2018 for the holders of Common Listed Shares according to the records of Midclear S.A.L as at 16 April, 2018 (Record Date), with Thursday 12 April, 2018 being the Ex-dividend date.

Regarding BLOM GDR Holders, dividends are expected to be settled by BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON starting from 24 April, 2018.

In reference to the announcement issued by Bank Audi SAL relating to the decision of the Annual Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders of April 10, 2018 to distribute dividends for the holders of shares on record as at April 13, 2018 (Record date), the Beirut Stock Exchange declares that the Ex-dividend date of the shares of Bank Audi SAL is Wednesday, April 11, 2018.  (Circular 464/2018)  

The Ordinary General Assembly of Shareholders of Bank Audi sal convened on April 10, 2018 and resolved, among other things, to (i) approve the Bank’s accounts for the year 2017 and (ii) declare a gross distribution of dividends as follows: - To Holders of Series “G” Preferred Shares a total of USD 9 Million on the basis of USD 6 per share.  - To Holders of Series “H” Preferred Shares a total of USD 4.875 Million on the basis of USD 6.5 per share. - To Holders of Series “I” Preferred Shares a total of USD 17.5 Million on the basis of USD 7 per share. - To Holders of Series “J” Preferred Shares a total of USD 11 Million on the basis of USD 4 per share. - To Holders of Common Shares: a total of LBP 331.4 Billion on the basis of LBP 829.125 per share.  Dividends will be paid through Midclear S.A.L (after deduction of the withholding tax where applicable) starting April 16, 2018 for the holders of shares as at April 13, 2018 (Record Date), according to the records of Midclear S.A.L.

Byblos Bank SAL publishes its Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2017 and the Auditors’ Special Report drafted according to article 158 of the Code of Commerce for the year ended December 31, 2017.

BLOM Bank SAL publishes: the Special Report of the Board of Directors addressed to the Annual General Assembly of April 11, 2018 and the Auditors’ Special Report drafted according to article 158 of the Code of Commerce for the year ended December 31, 2017.

BLOM Bank SAL publishes the Report of the Board of Directors addressed to the Annual General Meeting of April 11, 2018.

Bank Audi SAL publishes the Auditors’ Special Report drafted according to article 158 of the Code of Commerce for the year ended December 31, 2017.

On the occasion of Good Friday and Easter there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on the following days: Friday, March 30, 2018 & Monday, April 2, 2018. Trading will be resumed on Tuesday April 3, 2018.

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to de-list the 550,000 Series B preferred shares issued by BLC Bank SAL from the official market of the stock exchange, as the Bank completed the redemption process of these shares, and took note of the new structure of the Bank’s capital that is fixed to LBP 214,750,000,000 divided into two classes of shares: the class of common shares at a number of 213,650,000 common shares of which 71,033,333 are listed on the Beirut Stock Exchange; and the class of preferred shares at a number of 350,000 Series C preferred shares and 750,000 Series D preferred shares.  The Series C and Series D preferred shares are listed on the Beirut Stock Exchange.

Circular 463/2018: http://www.bse.com.lb/portals/0/repository/463-2018.b9103413-13e8-4127-a10a-562eab2458b9.pdf

BLOM Bank S.A.L. publishes its Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLOM-EFS%20Consolidated-Dec%202017.pdf

BLOM Bank s.a.l (the “Company”) today announces its intention to proceed with an issue of U.S. Dollar-denominated certificates of deposit (“Certificates”) and has obtained the approval of the Central Bank of Lebanon in this respect. The Company intends to apply for admission to trading on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange’s Regulated Market and listing on the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Any offer of Certificates is subject to market conditions and a further announcement will be made in due course, if appropriate.

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The Board of Directors of Bank Audi s.a.l. invites all holders of ordinary shares to attend an Ordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday April 10, 2018 at the Bank’s Head Office, Audi Plaza, Bab Idriss, Beirut Commercial Central District, in order to listen to the Board and External Auditors reports concerning the Company’s activity and accounts for the year ended December 31, 2017 and to examine the following agenda:

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In its meeting held on March 20, 2018, the Board of Directors of Bank Audi sal resolved to propose to the Annual Ordinary General Assembly the distribution of a dividend of LBP 829.125 per common share.

Subject to the General Assembly's approval, such dividends will be paid, after deduction of applicable taxes, on or about April 16, 2018 to holders of common shares as at April 13, 2018 (Record Date), according to the records of Midclear S.A.L (The Central Depository).

Bank Audi sal’s Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2017 (the “Annual Report”) encompassing, among other things, the Financial Statements and notes, the External Auditors’ report, and the Management Discussion & Analysis is available from the address below:

The Group Corporate Secretary

Bank Audi sal

Audi Plaza - Bab Idriss

P.O. Box 11-2560

Beirut - Lebanon

The Annual Report can also be downloaded from the Company’s website at www.bankaudigroup.com or by clicking on the following link:

http://www.bankaudigroup.com/GroupWebsite/openAudiFile.aspx?id=3732

March 22, 2018

Dear Global Depositary Receipt Holder:

Reference is hereby made to the Amended and Restated Deposit Agreement dated May 10, 2010 (as may be amended from time to time, the “Deposit Agreement”) between Bank Audi s.a.l. (the “Bank”)) and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, in its capacity as depositary (the “Depositary”), relating to Global Depositary Receipts issued in respect of common shares of the Bank (the “GDRs”), each GDR representing one common share, nominal value L.L. 1,663 per common share (the “Common Shares”). Capitalized terms used herein without otherwise being defined shall have the respective meanings assigned thereto in the Deposit Agreement.

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Bank Audi sal announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank Audi SAE (Egypt), has published its financial statements (in Arabic) as at and for the period ended December 31, 2017. A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:  http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-bank-audi-sae-egypt .  For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com.

Bank Audi sal announces that its subsidiary, Odea Bank A.S. (Turkey), has published its financial statements (in Turkish) as at and for the period ended December 31, 2017.

A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:

http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-odeabank-as

For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com .               

On the occasion of the Memorial Day of the assassination of H.E. former Prime Minister Mr. Rafic Hariri, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Wednesday February 14, 2018.

On the Occasion of St. Maroun's Day, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Friday, February 09, 2018. Trading will be resumed on Monday, February 12, 2018.

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Byblos%20Unaudited%20FS%20Q4%202017%20English.pdf

Banque BEMO S.A.L. publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for the year ended December 31, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BEMO%20FS%20December%202017.pdf

Bank of Beirut S.A.L publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for the year ended December 31, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BOB%20FS%20-%20Dec%202017.PDF

Friday December 29, 2017 is the last trading day at the Beirut Stock Exchange in the year 2017.

On the occasion of New Year there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Monday, January 01, 2018.  Trading will be resumed on Tuesday, January 02, 2018. .

On the occasion of Christmas, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Monday, December 25, 2017.

In reference to the Extraordinary General Assembly of shareholders of BLC Bank S.A.L. of September 12, 2017 that decided to redeem and cancel all the /550,000/ Series B preferred shares for a price of USD /103/ per share, and concurrently with the cancellation process, to substitute the nominal value of the canceled shares in the Bank’s Capital through the issuance of /550,000/ new common shares, to be distributed for free to common shareholders pro-rata to their contribution in the common shares of the bank, and in reference to the letter addressed by the bank to the Beirut Stock Exchange on December 19, 2017 that fix the record date on December 26, 2017, the Beirut Stock Exchange declares that the Ex-free shares distribution date of BLC common shares is December 21, 2017 . (Circular: 461/2017)

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to de-list, as of the end of the trading session of Friday December 22, 2017 the Lebanese Republic Eurobonds Issue labeled Series number 17 (Tranch 1 and 2) worth USD /2,007,511,000/ carrying an Interest rate of 4.00% and maturing on 31/12/2017. (Circular: 460/2017)

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to de-list, as of the end of the trading session of Tuesday December 12, 2017 the Lebanese Republic Eurobonds Issue worth LBP /1,500,000,000,000/ carrying an Interest rate of 7.90% and maturing on December 18, 2017. (Circular: 459/2017)

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to accept the listing, trading and pricing of the /2,750,000/ Non-Cumulative, Perpetual, Redeemable, Convertible Series (J) Preferred Shares, issued by Bank Audi SAL in the official market of the stock exchange.  Holders of Series (J) Preferred Shares will receive annual distribution of USD 4.00 for the year 2017 and USD 7.00 for the following years. Trading is scheduled to start on Thursday, December 07, 2017. (Circular# 458/2017)

In reference to the decision of the Extraordinary General Assembly of Shareholders of Middle East Capital Group SAL dated June 1, 2017 and the decision of H.E. the Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon dated September 22, 2017, published in the Official Gazette number 55 on November 23, 2017, the name of Middle East Capital Group (M.E.C.G.) SAL has been amended to become: FNB Capital S.A.L.

Bank Audi sal announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank Audi SAE (Egypt), has published its financial statements (in Arabic) as at and for the period ended September 30, 2017.

A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:

http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-bank-audi-sae-egypt .

For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com.

The Board of Directors of Banque BEMO SAL announces that the subscription in the new non-convertible, non-callable subordinated notes, bearing an interest of 7% (subject to tax) will take place at the Bank’s Headquarters from November 20, 2017 till November 29, 2017. (The Announcement in Arabic)

Bank Audi sal announces that its subsidiary, Odea Bank A.S. (Turkey), has published its financial statements (in Turkish) as at and for the period ended September 30, 2017.

A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:

http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-odeabank-as

For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com .                

يعلن اتحاد البورصات العربية عن فتح باب تقديم الترشيح لشغل منصب امين عام اتحاد البورصات العربية الكائن مقره في بيروت – لبنان. حددت شروط الترشيح بما يلي:
1- أن يكون عمر المرشح ما بين 35 و60 عاماً بتاريخ تقدمه لشغل المنصب.
2- أن يحمل إحدى الجنسيات العربية.
3- أن تكون لديه خبرة لمدة لا تقل عن 15 (خمسة عشر) سنة في مجال أسواق المال العربية أو العالمية أو في المجالات الاقتصادية المرتبطة بأسواق المال.
4- أن يكون حاصلاً على شهادة جامعية في إحدى التخصصات المناسبة لشغل الوظيفة والمرتبطة بأسواق رأس المال.
5- أن يجيد إجادة تامة، اللغة العربية إضافة إلى اللغة الإنكليزية، كما أن معرفة اللغة الفرنسية تعتبر ميزة إضافية.
6- أن تكون لديه مهارات في مجال الإتصال بالغير والمحادثة والكتابة وإعداد التقارير والتنظيم وإدارة وقيادة الجهاز الإداري وتحفيز المستخدمين وأن يكون لديه حضور شخصي ومهني وأن يكون حسن السمعة لم يسبق أن حكم بجريمة مخلّة بالشرف والأمانة وان لا يكون قد حكم بإشهار إفلاسه.
7- أن يلتزم بممارسة مهامه كأمين عام متفرغ في بلد مقر الاتحاد الكائن في بيروت.
8- أن يتم التعاقد معه لمدة أربع سنوات قابلة للتجديد لمرة واحدة فقط باتفاق الطرفين مع إمكانية فسخ العقد من قبل الإتحاد في حال مخالفته للشروط الوظيفية التعاقدية وفقا للقوانين اللبنانية المرعية الاجراء.
يقتضي بالراغب تقديم ملف ترشحه للمنصب المذكور على عنوان الاتحاد الالكتروني المشار اليه التالي:
 AFE-HR@arab-exchanges.org على ان يتضمن المستندات الأولية التالية: 
 رسالة خطية تفيد برغبة المرشح بشغل المنصب وبأسباب ترشحه لهذا المنصب.
 السيرة الذاتية مدعمة بشهادات الخبرة.
 صورة فوتوغرافية حديثة للمرشح.
 صورة جواز سفر ساري المفعول.
 أية مستندات أو معلومات أخرى قد تطلبها اللجنة التنفيذية لاحقا.
يفتح باب الترشح لغاية 21 تشرين الثاني/نوفمبر 2017 ضمنا.
اتحاد البورصات العربية
الرئيس

In reference to the Beirut Stock Exchange (BSE) Circular Nb. 445/2017 dated June 15, 2017, relating to the transfer of the shares of Societe Libanaise des Ciments Blancs SAL (Hereinafter: "Ciments Blancs") from bearer type into nominative type following the issuance of law Nb. 75/2016 (Official Gazette Nb. 52 dated 3/11/2016), the BSE would like to circulate the following (Read more)

The Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) will be conducting the Certified Investor Relation Officer (CIRO) program at the premises of the Beirut Stock Exchange located in Azarieh street, Azarieh Building, Block 01, 4th floor, on the 27th, 28th and 29th of November 2017 from 9:00 till 17:00.  The program will cover the following areas: 1 – The principles and Practice of Investor Relations.  2 – Global Financial Markets.  3 – Companies and Regulation.  4 – The Regulatory Environment.  5 – Accounting, Valuation and Investment Principles.  6 – Effective IR Practice.  For more information or to register please contact: info@meira.me or +971 (0) 4 3097034

BLOM Bank S.A.L. publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended September 30, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLOM%20FS%20Q3%20USD%20ENG.pdf

BLC Bank S.A.L. publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended September 30, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLC%20FS%2020170930.pdf

Bank of Beirut S.A.L publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended September 30, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BOB%20FS%20-%20Sep%202017.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Audi%20FS%2031092017%20EN.pdf

Byblos Bank SAL publishes its Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements for the period ended September 30, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Byblos%20FS%20September%202017%20Eng.pdf

Banque BEMO S.A.L. publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended September 30, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BEMO%20FS%20September%202017.pdf

Bank of Beirut S.A.L. publishes the Minutes of meeting of the Ordinary General Assembly held on October 12, 2017. Minutes of meeting can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BOB%20OGA%2012-10-2017.pdf

Rasamny Younis Motor Company S.A.L. publishes its Unaudited Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

The Board of Directors of Rasamny Younis Motor Company S.A.L. invites shareholders to attend an Ordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Company’s Headquarters Chiyah Boulevard, to discuss the following agenda: - Empower the company to guarantee United Automotive Agency SAL for the debts of the latter to  Credit Libanais SAL and/or Societe Generale de Banque au Liban SAL and give the proper authorizations according to articles 158 and 159 of the Code of Commerce. - Other topics.

October 9, 2017

Dear Global Depositary Receipt Holder:

Reference is hereby made to the Amended and Restated Deposit Agreement dated May 10, 2010 (the “Deposit Agreement”) between Bank Audi s.a.l. (the “Bank”) and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as depositary (the “Depositary”), relating to Global Depositary Receipts issued in respect of common shares of the Bank (the “GDRs”), each GDR representing one common share of the Bank with a nominal value LBP 1,663 per common share (each a “Common Share”). Capitalized terms used herein without otherwise being defined shall have the respective meanings assigned thereto in the Deposit Agreement.

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In reference to the circular number 446/2017 dated 30/06/2017, the Beirut Stock Exchange decided to de-list the /1,500,000/ Preferred Shares series “F” from the official market of the stock exchange, and took note of the Bank’s Capital increase that becomes LBP /672,682,176,252/ divided into /404,499,204/ common and preferred shares with a nominal value of LBP /1,663/ per share.  This circular becomes effective upon publication. (Circular: 454/2017)

Bank Audi announces that the subscription in the new preferred shares series “J” will start on September 29, 2017 and end on October 03, 2017. 

On the occasion of Hegria New Year, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Trading will be resumed on Friday, September 22, 2017

The Beirut Stock Exchange reminds all Lebanese Joint Stock Companies – SAL – (including holding and off-shore companies) with capital above five hundred thousand Lebanese pounds by virtue of article 3 of the legislative decree No. 120/83 and by virtue of article 197 of the by-laws of the Beirut Stock Exchange, implemented by decree No. 7667 dated 16/12/1995, which consider these companies members in the Stock Exchange. Consequently, every member is incumbent to an annual membership fee equivalent to USD /100/ (One hundred USD) in Lebanese Pounds.
The Beirut Stock Exchange requests all members to settle their annual fee for the year 2017 and any other overdue fees before 29/12/2017. Every member who fails to pay the due annual fees shall pay a fine equivalent to five fold the membership fee, as per article 198 of the by-laws.  Members abiding by the content of this circular within the time limit specified above will be exempted from the default fine.  Payment should be done by submitting a check to the order of Beirut Stock Exchange either:
• At the head office of the Beirut Stock Exchange-Azarieh Street, Azarieh Bldg. Block 01, 4th floor – during the official office hours.
•Or by calling the BSE administration at phone No. 01-993555, before 15/12/2017 to send one of its representatives to collect the check, against an official receipt.
(Circular 452/2017)

The Shareholders of Banque BEMO S.A.L. held a General Assembly at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the Bank headquarters’ in Riad Al Solh- Assayli bldg- 7th Floor and decided to issue Nonconvertible, Non-callable Subordinated Notes for an aggregate amount of USD 35 million, as per the following terms: Form of Notes: Nominative.  Principal Amount: USD 35 million. Nominal Value per Note: USD 10,000.  Number of Notes: 3,500.   Subscription: Open to the public within a period to be fixed by the Board of Directors.  Guarantees: None.  Interest Rate: To be fixed by the Board (between 6.50% and 7.25% subject to 7.00% tax).  Interest Payment Dates: June 30 and December 31 of each year, starting December 31, 2018.  Maturity Date: January 04, 2024. The General Assembly also decided to grant the Chairman / General Manager the necessary powers to execute the above stated decisions, and to suspend the implementation of these resolutions until obtaining the approval of Banque Du Liban.  (Minutes of Meeting, Arabic)

In reference to the administrative memorandum issued by the Prime Minister declaring the closure of all public institutions on Friday, September 08, 2017 to mark a national day of mourning for the martyred soldiers, the Beirut Stock Exchange will close on the mentioned day.

Bank Audi sal announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank Audi SAE (Egypt), has published its financial statements (in Arabic) as at and for the period ended June 30, 2017.

A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:

http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-bank-audi-sae-egypt .

For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com.

Societe Libanaise des Ciments Blancs SAL publishes its Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

 http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Ciments%20Blancs%20FS%20201706.pdf

On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange from Friday, September 1, till Monday, September 4, 2017(included).  Trading will be resumed on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

Holcim (Liban) SAL publishes its Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/HOLCIM%20FS%20201706.pdf

Termination of Depository Agreements and delisting of GDRs

Furtuer to our previous correspondence on this subject including our letters of May 26, 2017 and June 29, 2017, we are pleased to advise you as follows: (Read more)

In reference to the decision of the Board of Directors of BLC Bank SAL held on June 06, 2017 related to the redemption and cancellation of all of the 550,000 Preferred Shares Series B, and in reference to the approval of the Central Bank of Lebanon on the above stated decision, and upon the decision of the Bank to pay, on August 28, 2017 the price of the redeemed shares, the Beirut Stock Exchange decided to cease trading in BLC Bank Preferred Shares Series B as of the end of the trading session of Tuesday, August 22, 2017. (Circular 451/2017)

يعلن اتحاد البورصات العربية عن فتح باب تقديم الترشيح لشغل منصب امين عام اتحاد البورصات العربية الكائن مقره في بيروت – لبنان. حددت شروط الترشيح بما يلي:
1- أن يكون عمر المرشح ما بين 35 و60 عاماً بتاريخ تقدمه لشغل المنصب.
2- أن يحمل إحدى الجنسيات العربية.
3- أن تكون لديه خبرة لمدة لا تقل عن 15 (خمسة عشر) سنة في مجال أسواق المال العربية أو العالمية أو في المجالات الاقتصادية المرتبطة بأسواق المال.
4- أن يكون حاصلاً على شهادة جامعية في إحدى التخصصات المناسبة لشغل الوظيفة والمرتبطة بأسواق رأس المال.
5- أن يجيد إجادة تامة، اللغة العربية إضافة إلى اللغة الإنكليزية، كما أن معرفة اللغة الفرنسية تعتبر ميزة إضافية.
6- أن تكون لديه مهارات في مجال الإتصال بالغير والمحادثة والكتابة وإعداد التقارير والتنظيم وإدارة وقيادة الجهاز الإداري وتحفيز المستخدمين وأن يكون لديه حضور شخصي ومهني وأن يكون حسن السمعة لم يسبق أن حكم بجريمة مخلّة بالشرف والأمانة وان لا يكون قد حكم بإشهار إفلاسه.
7- أن يلتزم بممارسة مهامه كأمين عام متفرغ في بلد مقر الاتحاد الكائن في بيروت.
8- أن يتم التعاقد معه لمدة أربع سنوات قابلة للتجديد لمرة واحدة فقط باتفاق الطرفين مع إمكانية فسخ العقد من قبل الإتحاد في حال مخالفته للشروط الوظيفية التعاقدية وفقا للقوانين اللبنانية المرعية الاجراء.
يقتضي بالراغب تقديم ملف ترشحه للمنصب المذكور على عنوان الاتحاد الالكتروني المشار اليه التالي:
 AFE-HR@arab-exchanges.org على ان يتضمن المستندات الأولية التالية: 
§ رسالة خطية تفيد برغبة المرشح بشغل المنصب وبأسباب ترشحه لهذا المنصب.
§ السيرة الذاتية مدعمة بشهادات الخبرة.
§ صورة فوتوغرافية حديثة للمرشح.
§ صورة جواز سفر ساري المفعول.
§ أية مستندات أو معلومات أخرى قد تطلبها اللجنة التنفيذية لاحقا.
يفتح باب الترشح لغاية 15 أيلول/سبتمبر 2017 ضمنا.
اتحاد البورصات العربية
الرئيس

On the occasion of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Tuesday, August 15, 2017.

The Board of Directors of BLC Bank S.A.L. held a meeting on June 06, 2017 and decided to suggest to the Extraordinary General Assembly of shareholders to redeem and cancel all the  /550,000/ Preferred Shares Series B for a price of USD /103/ per share, and concurrently with the cancellation process, to substitute the nominal value of the canceled shares in the Bank’s Capital through the  issuance of  /550,000/ new common shares, to be distributed for free to common shareholders pro-rata to their contribution in the common shares of the bank.  Likewise, the Board of Directors decided to increase the capital of the Bank through the issuance of new Non-Cumulative, Perpetual, Redeemable preferred shares to be labeled preferred shares Series E.  Holders of the new Series E preferred shares will receive annual distribution between 6.75% and 7.00% of the issue price (USD 100 per new preferred share).  The right to subscribe to the new preferred shares will be limited to the holders of Series B, C and D Preferred Shares. (Minutes of the meeting – Arabic)

BLOM Bank S.A.L. publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLOM%20FS%20June%202017.pdf

Bank Audi sal publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Audi%20FS%20June%202017%20Eng.pdf

BLC Bank S.A.L. publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLC%20FS%20June%202017.pdf

Banque BEMO S.A.L. publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BEMO%20FS%20June%202017.pdf

Byblos Bank SAL publishes its Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Byblos%20FS%20June%202017%20Eng.pdf

The Board of Directors of Rasamny Younis Motor Company S.A.L. invites the shareholders of the Company to hold the Annual General Assembly Meeting on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Company’s Headquarters Chiyah Boulevard, to discuss the following agenda:  - Examine the Board of Director’s General and Special reports for the year 2016.  - Examine the Auditors’ General and Special reports for the year 2016.  - Approve the accounts of the year 2016 and allocate the results.  - Give full discharge to the Chairman and to the Directors for the year 2016.   – Approve the operations that occurred between the Company and some Board members during the year 2016 and give prior authorization to the Board members according to articles 158 of the Code of Commerce.  - Give prior authorization to the Board members according to articles 159 of the Code of Commerce.  Give the Board of Directors the authorization to take credits from banks.  - Fix the remunerations of the Chairman and Directors for the year 2017.  - Appoint the External Auditor for the year 2017 and fix his remuneration.  – Other topics.

Bank of Beirut S.A.L publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

In reference to the circular number 444/2017 dated 07/06/2017, the Beirut Stock Exchange decided to de-list the /20,000,000/ BLOM Bank Preferred Shares Class 2011 from the official market of the stock exchange, and took note of the Bank’s Capital increase that becomes LBP /322,500,000,000/ divided into /215,000,000/ common shares with a nominal value of LBP /1,500/ per share.  This circular becomes effective upon publication. (Circular 450/2017

Bank Audi SAL publishes the Resolutions adopted by the Extraordinary General Assembly of shareholders of July 21, 2017.

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Audi%20EGM%20Results_21.07.2017.pdf

Holcim (Liban) SAL publishes the Minutes of Ordinary General Assembly held on July 07, 2017.  Minutes of the meeting can be accessed by using the following URL: http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/HOLCIM%20OGA%2020170707.pdf

In implementation of the resolution of the Ordinary General Assembly held on June 22, 2017 related to the distribution of the 2016 dividends, Societe Libanaise des Ciments Blancs SAL announces that the dividends set at LBP /693.5/ per share (net of distribution tax), will be paid starting July 24, 2017 as follows: - Shareholders who deposited their shares in the Lebanese banks will receive their dividends through “Midclear”. - Other shareholders (holders of nominative shares) can receive their dividends through the following banks: Banque Libano Francaise: 1 - Geitawi Branch –Beirut, 2 - Jbeil Branch –Jbeil, 3 - Al Tall Branch – Tripoli from July 24, 2017 till December 24, 2017. By the end of the mentioned period dividends will be paid at the company’s Head Office in Hery.  Other shareholders (holders of bearer shares) can receive their dividends in exchange of coupon Nb. 12 from the shares issued on 05/01/1998 through the above stated banks, from July 24, 2017 till November 03, 2017.  After November 03, 2017 holders of bearer shares should exchange the bearer shares into nominative shares in order to receive dividends. Record date for Nominative Shares is July 21, 2017.

In implementation of the resolution of the Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders held on July 7, 2017 related to the distribution of the 2016 dividends, Holcim (Liban) SAL announces that dividends set at LBP /3600/ per share (net of distribution tax), will be paid starting July 24, 2017 as follows: -Shareholders who deposited their shares in the Lebanese banks will receive their dividends through “Midclear”. - Other shareholders (holders of nominative shares) can receive their dividends through the following banks: 1) Banque Libano Francaise (Geitawi Branch, Jbeil Branch, Al Tall Branch, Tripoli) & 2) Societe Generale de Banque au Liban (Hamra or Tripoli branch), from July 24, 2017 till December 24, 2017. By the end of the mentioned period dividends will be paid at the company’s Head Office in Hery. Other shareholders (holders of bearer shares) can receive their dividends in exchange of coupon Nb. 12 from the shares issued on 14/05/2007 through the above stated banks, from July 24, 2017 till November 03, 2017.  After November 03, 2017 holders of bearer shares should exchange their bearer shares into nominative shares in order to receive dividends. Record date for Nominative Shares is July 21, 2017.

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to de-list, as of the end of the trading session of Monday July 17, 2017 the Lebanese Republic Eurobonds Issue labeled Series #46 worth USD /300,000,000/ carrying an Interest rate of 3.75% and maturing on July 20, 2017.

Transfer from Bearer into Nominative Shares

I- BRIEFING ON THE LEGAL ASPECT

Following the issuance of circular no. 411 of the Central Bank, law no. 75/2016 was promulgated cancelling the bearer shares in Lebanon and imposing on companies and shareholders the obligation of transferring the bearer shares into nominative shares.
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On July 03, 2017 the following trade on Bank of Beirut – Listed Shares was executed at the Beirut Stock Exchange: Seller / Bank of Beirut S.A.L, Buyer / Rashed El Rashed, Number of shares / 225,000.  Price per share / USD 18.80.  The new percentage ownership of the two parties in the common share capital of the bank becomes as follow: Rashed Al Rashed: 4.11% and Bank of Beirut S.A.L: 0.23%.

BANK AUDI ANNOUNCES ITS INTENTION TO REDEEM AND CANCEL THE SERIES F PREFERRED SHARES.

For immediate release -Bank Audi announces its intention to redeem and cancel all the 1,500,000 outstanding Non-Cumulative Redeemable Series F Preferred Shares of the Bank issued in May 2012.

The redemption is expected to take place on or around 7 July 2017.

This announcement is for information only.

For further information:

Corporate Secretariat

Farid Lahoud

Group Corporate Secretary

Corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com

The Board of Directors of Bank Audi s.a.l. invites all holders of Common Shares to attend an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday July 21, 2017 at the Bank’s Head Office located at Audi Plaza, Bab Idriss, Beirut Commercial Central District, in order to examine the following agenda:

1. The cancellation of the Series “F” Preferred Shares and increase of the Bank’s capital in order to round the nominal value of each individual share up to LL 1,663;

2. The amendment of the Bank’s By-Laws, including, in particular articles 6 and 8, in order to reflect the foregoing;

3. The increase of the Bank’s capital through the issuance of a new series of preferred shares (pursuant to Lebanese Law No 308/2001);

4. The listing of such newly-issued preferred shares on the Beirut Stock Exchange;

5. The amendment of the Bank’s By-Laws, including, in particular, articles 6 and 8 thereof, in order to reflect the actions described in items 3 and 4 above;

6. The submission of the actions described in items 1-5 inclusive for approval by the Central Bank of Lebanon acting through its Central Council; and

7. The granting to the Chairman of the Board of Directors (acting singly) or any 2 Directors – General Managers (acting jointly) of the necessary powers to seek required approvals, to set deadlines and to perform all other acts and procedures in furtherance of all of the foregoing resolutions.

The Annual Ordinary General Assembly of BLC Bank S.A.L. convened on June 29, 2017 resolved to approve the bank’s accounts for the year 2016 and declared distribution of dividends as follows: I -  Dividends before distribution tax ( 5%):  Preferred Shares Class B: USD 7 per share.  Preferred Shares Class C: USD 6.75 per share.  Preferred Shares Class D: USD 1.84 per share.  II - Dividends net of distribution tax ( 5%):  Preferred Shares Class B: USD 6.65 per share.  Preferred Shares Class C: USD 6.41 per share.  Preferred Shares Class D: USD 1.75 per share.  III - Important dates:  04 July 2017: Dividend record date.  30 June 2017: Ex-dividend date.  05 July 2017: Dividend payment date.

Rasamny Younis Motor Company S.A.L. publishes its Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report for the year ended December 31, 2016. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/RYMCO%20CONSOLIDATED%20FS%2020161231.pdf

On the occasion of Eid Al Fitr, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Monday, June 26 and Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Trading will be resumed on Wednesday June 28, 2017.

BLOM BANK S.A.L. announced that it has fully acquired all assets and liabilities of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited – Lebanon starting June 17, 2017 after obtaining the approval of Banque du Liban.

 HSBC operated through three branches in Dora, Ras Beirut, and “Zaitunay Bay”.

 BLOM BANK S.A.L. will ensure employment continuity to all HSBC Bank Middle East Limited – Lebanon employees. BLOM BANK S.A.L. is also committed to assist its old and new clients in their financial needs with the full support of its qualified team.

 This acquisition falls under BLOM BANK S.A.L.’s strategy of expanding its customer base and diversifying its assets and sources of revenue. The transaction will help BLOM BANK S.A.L. expand its Corporate and Commercial businesses as well as its Retail activities

Holcim (Liban) SAL publishes its Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2016. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/HOLCIM%20CONSOLIDATED%20FS%202016231.pdf

BLC Bank S.A.L. publishes its Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2016. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLC%20CONSOLIDATED%20FS%2020161231.pdf

The Extraordinary General Assembly of shareholders of BLOM Bank SAL held a meeting on Friday, April 28, 2017 and decided to redeem and cancel all the 20 million Preferred Shares series 2011, to substitute their nominal value in the capital of the Bank through the incorporation of an equivalent amount from the reserve account, and for the avoidance of residual amounts in the nominal value of each share, the Extraordinary General Assembly decided to increase the capital of the Bank to become LBP 322,500,000,000 through the incorporation of an additional amount from the reserve account, resulting in a nominal value of LBP /1,500/ per common share.  The Extraordinary General Assembly also decided to grant the Board of Directors the necessary powers to verify the above stated decisions and modified article 6 of the Bank’s By Laws to reflect the capital increase.

(Meeting of the Extraordinary General Assembly dated April 28, 2017)

(Excerpt of the Ordinary General Assembly of April 7, 2017)

The Board of Directors of Holcim (Liban) S.A.L. invites the shareholders to attend an Ordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Le Royal Hotel – Dbayeh to discuss the following agenda:  - Approve the Balance Sheet and Income Statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 and give the Board of Directors complete clearance for the business of the year 2016.  - Approve the report of the Board of Directors for the year ended December 31, 2016.  - Approve the report of the Auditors for the year ended December 31, 2016.  - Approve the report of the Board of directors drafted according to Article 158 of the Code of Commerce.  - Approve the Auditors’ report drafted according to Article 158 of the Code of Commerce.  - Elect members to the Board of Directors.  - Nominate Auditors for the fiscal year 2017 and determine their fees.  Distribute Dividends.  - Give the authorization to the Directors in accordance with the provisions of article 29 of the company’s by-laws. To attend the meeting, owners of bearer shares must present to the company, at its offices in Heri or Dbayeh, at least five days before the meeting, their shares or receipts of evidence that they deposited their shares in authorized banks. The owners of nominal shares whose shares are deposited in authorized banks and the owners of bearer shares, whose shares are deposited in the Company against Certificate of deposit, must register their names in the Company’s record within the same period after presenting their Certificate of deposit.

The Board of Directors of BLC Bank S.A.L. invites shareholders to attend an Ordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday June 29, 2017, at the Bank’s Head Office in Adlieh Beirut, BLC Bank bldg. To discuss the following agenda:  - Examine the General and Special Reports of the Board of Directors for the fiscal year 2016.  - Examine the Reports of the Auditors for the fiscal year 2016.  - Give proper approval as per Articles 158 &159 of the Code of Commerce and as per article 152 of the Code of Money and Credit.  - Approve the accounts of the fiscal year 2016.  - Give full discharge to the Board of Directors.  - Allocate the results of the fiscal year.  - Other topics.

In reference to the decision of the Extraordinary General Assembly of BLOM Bank S.A.L. held on April 28, 2017 related to the redemption and cancelation of all the /20.000.000/ Preferred Shares Class 2011, and in reference to the approval of the Central Bank of Lebanon, and upon the decision of the Bank to pay, on June 07, 2017, the price of the redeemed shares based on the issue price, the Beirut Stock Exchange decided to cease trading in BLOM Bank Preferred Shares Class “2011”.  This becomes effective upon publication. (Circular 444/2017)

Societe Libanaise des Ciments Blancs SAL publishes its Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2016. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/SLCB%20FINANCIAL%20STATEMENTS%2020161231.pdf

In Reference to the announcement issued by Banque BEMO SAL related to the distribution of dividends for the holders of shares on record as at June 9, 2017, the Beirut Stock Exchange declares that the Ex-dividend date of the mentioned shares is Wednesday June 7, 2017.

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The Board of Directors of Societe Libanaise des Ciments Blancs SAL invites the shareholders to attend an Ordinary General Assembly Meeting at 10 am on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the offices of Holcim (Liban) S.A.L. in Dbayeh, (highway, Mitsulift bldg, 2nd floor) to discuss the following agenda:  - Approve the financial statements for the year 2016 and grant discharge to the Board of Directors.  - Examine and approve the Board of Director’s report for the year 2016.  - Examine and approve the Auditors’ report for the year 2016.  - Examine and approve the Board of Director’s report produced according to article 158 of the Code of Commerce.  - Examine and approve the Auditors’ report produced according to article 158 of the Code of Commerce.  - Elect members to the Board of Directors.  - Designate the External Auditors for the year 2017 and fix their remunerations.  - Distribute dividends.  To attend the meeting, owners of bearer shares must present to the company, at its offices in Heri or Dbayeh, at least seven days before the meeting, their shares or receipts of evidence that they deposited their shares in authorized banks. The owners of nominal shares and the owners of bearer shares, whose shares are deposited in the Company or in the banks or Financial Institutions against a Certificate of deposit, must register their names in the Company’s record within the same period against a Certificate of deposit.

Beirut, Lebanon. The Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) and the Beirut Stock Exchange (BSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday 26 May, marking the launch of increased collaboration between the two organisations in promoting best practice in Investor Relations (IR) in Lebanon.

The signing ceremony took place at the BSE headquarters and was inaugurated by Ghaleb Mahmassani, BSE Acting Chairman, followed by Sami Saliba, Capital Market Authority Vice-Chairman, who gave a keynote speech on the regulatory landscape in Lebanon.  (Read more)

As the Ordinary General Assembly was invited to meet for the first time on May 26, 2017 but the quorum wasn’t reached, a second meeting is scheduled to be held at 9:30 am on June 19, 2017 at Biel Downtown to discuss the following agenda- Examine the Board of Director’s Report for 2016.  - Examine the Auditors’ Reports related to the Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial Statements for 2016.  - Discuss the accounts, the Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial Statements for 2016. - Examine Board of Director’s Special Report and the Auditors’ Special Report and grant the Board of Directors proper authorizations stipulated in articles 158 and 159 of the Code of Commerce.  - Give full discharge to the Chairman and to the Directors for 2016.  If no quorum is present at the second Ordinary General Assembly the Board of Directors decided to invite shareholders to a third Ordinary General Assembly to be held at 9:30 am on Monday July 11, 2017 at Biel Downtown.

Bank Audi sal announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank Audi SAE (Egypt), has published its financial statements (in Arabic) as at and for the period ended March 31, 2017.

A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:

http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-bank-audi-sae-egypt .

For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com.

Banque BEMO S.A.L. publishes its Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2016. Full report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BEMO%20%20FS%20AND%20%20AUDITOR%20REPORT%202016.pdf

1. Following the issuance of circular no. 411 of the Central Bank, law no. 75/2016 was promulgated cancelling the bearer shares in Lebanon and imposing on companies and shareholders the obligation of transferring the bearer shares into nominative shares.

Bank of Beirut S.A.L publishes its Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2016. Full report can be accessed by using the following URL:

BLOM Bank S.A.L. publishes its Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended December 31, 2016. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

Bank of Beirut S.A.L. publishes the Minutes of the meeting of the Ordinary General Assembly of May 5, 2017. Minutes of the meeting can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Bank%20of%20beirut%20OGA%205-5-2017.pdf

Bank of Beirut S.A.L. publishes the Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of May 5, 2017. Minutes of the meeting can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Bank%20of%20beirut%20BOD5-5-2017.pdf

A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:

http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-odeabank-as

Byblos Bank SAL publishes its Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2016. Full report can be accessed by using the following URL:

 http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Byblos%20Consolidated%20Audited%20Financials%20Dec%202016.pdf

The Board of Directors of Solidere SAL invites the shareholders, carrying class A or class B shares to attend an Ordinary General Assembly to be held at 9:30 am on Friday May 26, 2017 at Biel Downtown to discuss the following agenda:  - Examine the Board of Director’s Report for 2016.  - Examine the Auditors’ Reports related to the Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial Statements for 2016.  - Discuss the accounts, the Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial Statements for 2016. - Examine Board of Director’s Special Report and the Auditors’ Special Report and grant the Board of Directors proper authorizations stipulated in articles 158 and 159 of the Code of Commerce.  - Give full discharge to the Chairman and to the Directors for 2016.  If no quorum is present at the first Ordinary General Assembly the Board of Directors decided to invite shareholders to a second Ordinary General Assembly to be held at 9:30 am on Monday June 19, 2017 at Biel Downtown. If no quorum is present at the second Ordinary General Assembly the Board of Directors decided to invite shareholders to a third Ordinary General Assembly to be held at 9:30 am on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Biel Downtown.  

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Solidere%20Consolidated%20FS%2031-122016.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Solidere%20Separate%20FS%20%2031-122016.pdf

On April 28, 2017 the following Block Trade on Bank of Beirut – Listed Shares was executed at the Beirut Stock Exchange: Seller / Mr. Fawaz Naboulsi, Buyer / FSHN Limited, Number of shares / 176,650, Price per share / USD 16.00.  Mr. Fawaz Naboulsi is the sole owner of the 2,000 issued shares out of the 15,000 outstanding shares of FSHN Limited.  The new percentage ownership of the two parties in the share capital of the bank becomes as follow: Mr. Fawaz Naboulsi: 0.0002% and FSHN Limited: 4.3943%.

On the occasion of Labor Day there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Monday, May 01, 2017.  Trading will be resumed on Tuesday, May 02, 2017.

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLOM%20FS%20Q1%202017.pdf

BLC Bank S.A.L. publishes its Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements for the period ended March 31, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLC%20FS%20032017.pdf

Banque BEMO S.A.L. publishes its Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements for the period ended March 31, 2017. Full report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Bemo%20FS%20march%202017%20En.pdf

Bank Audi sal publishes its Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements for the period ended March 31, 2017. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Audi%20FS%20March%202017%20En.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BYB%20Balance%20Sheet%20Eng%2003-2017.pdf

Bank of Beirut S.A.L publishes its Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements for the period ended March 31, 2017. Full report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BOB%20FS%20032017.pdf

Following the issuance of circular no. 411 of the Central Bank, law no. 75/2016 was promulgated cancelling the bearer shares in Lebanon and imposing on companies and shareholders the obligation of transferring the bearer shares into nominative shares.

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http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BOB%20Board%20Meeting%2020170413.pdf

On the occasion of Good Friday and Easter there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on the 14^th and the 17^th of April 2017.

The Ordinary General Assembly of Shareholders of Bank Audi S.A.L. convened on April 10, 2017 and resolved, amongst other things, to:
(i) take note of the resignation of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Raymond Audi, 84, who decided to stand down from the Board of Directors, after having served as Director of the Company since its incorporation in 1962 in order to devote more time to his personal life; and
expressed its gratitude to Mr. Raymond W. Audi for his leadership and dedication throughout his 55 years of service.
(ii) elect Mrs. Sherine R. Audi, Mr. Carlos A. Obeid and Mr. Aristidis I. Vourakis as Directors for the remainder of the current Board’s mandate (i.e. until the Annual General Assembly expected to be held in April 2019 that will examine the activity and accounts of the year 2018).
The Board convened following the General Assembly and resolved, amongst other things, to elect Mr. Samir N. Hanna as Chairman of the Board – General Manager. Mr. Samir Hanna will henceforth serve as Chairman of the Board and Group CEO.
The Board of Directors is now composed as follows:
Mr. Samir N. Hanna (Chairman and Group CEO);
Dr. Marwan M. Ghandour (vice-chairman);
Dr. Freddie C. Baz (vice-chairman);
Sheikha Suad H. Al Homaizi;
Sheikha Mariam N. Al Sabbah;
Mr. Marc J. Audi;
Dr. Imad I. Itani;
Mr. Abdullah I. Al Hobayb;
Dr. Khalil M. Bitar;
Mrs. Sherine R. Audi;
Mr. Carlos A. Obeid;
Mr. Aristidis I. Vourakis.
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The Beirut Stock Exchange declares that the Ex-dividend date of the shares and GDRs of BLOM Bank SAL is Monday, April 10, 2017. (Circular 440/2017)

For immediate release - Bank Audi s.a.l. (Bank Audi) announces that it has entered into an agreement with M1 Financial Technologies (Holding) SAL (M1 Financial Technologies), a subsidiary of M1 Group, to sell its electronic payment and card services business for a price of U.S.$185 million, subject to adjustment, plus contingent deferred consideration of up to U.S.$ 35 million.

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On March 28, 2017 the following two Block Trades on Bank of Beirut – Listed Shares have been executed at the Beirut Stock Exchange: I – Seller / Salim Sfeir, Buyer / Sfeir Bancorp Limited, Number of shares / 498,540, Price per share / USD 16.00.  II - Seller / Fawaz Naboulsi, Buyer / FSHN Limited, Number of shares / 318,423  Price per share / USD 16.00.  Mr. Salim Sfeir is the sole owner of the 2,000 issued shares of Sfeir Bancorp Limited out of the 15,000 outstanding shares.  Mr. Fawaz Naboulsi is the sole owner of the 2,000 issued shares of FSHN Limited out of the 15,000 outstanding shares.  The new percentage ownership of the four parties in the share capital of the bank becomes as follow: Mr. Salim Sfeir: 0.0002%, Mr. Fawaz Naboulsi: 0.86%, Sfeir Bancorp Limited: 4.43% and FSHN Limited: 3.39%.

Bank Audi SAL publishes: the Report of the Board of Directors addressed to the Ordinary General Assembly of April 10, 2017 and the Auditors special report as per article 158 of the code of Commerce for the year ended December 31, 2016.

The Board of Directors of Bank Audi s.a.l. invites all holders of ordinary shares to attend an Ordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday April 10, 2017 at the Bank’s Head Office, Audi Plaza, Bab Idriss, Beirut Commercial Central District, in order to listen to the Board and External Auditors reports concerning the Company’s activity and accounts for the year ended December 31, 2016 and to examine the following agenda:

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Bank Audi sal’s Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2016 (the “Annual Report”) encompassing, among other things, the Financial Statements and notes, the External Auditors’ report, and the Management Discussion & Analysis is available from the address below:

The Group Corporate Secretary

Bank Audi sal

Audi Plaza – Bab Idriss

PO. Box 11-2560

Beirut - Lebanon

The Annual Report can also be downloaded from the Company’s website at www.bankaudigroup.com or by clicking on the following link:

http://www.bankaudigroup.com/Library/Assets/AnnualReport_2016.pdf

In its meeting held on March 20, 2017, the Board of Directors of Bank Audi S.A.L resolved to propose to the Annual Ordinary General Assembly the distribution of a dividend of LBP 753.75 per common share.

Subject to the General Assembly's approval, such dividends will be paid, after deduction of applicable taxes, on or about April 18, 2017 to holders of common shares as at April 13, 2017 (Record Date), according to the records of Midclear S.A.L (The Central Depository).

Bank Audi sal announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank Audi SAE (Egypt), has published its financial statements (in Arabic) as at and for the period ended December 31, 2016.

A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:

http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-bank-audi-sae-egypt .

For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com .                  

Societe Libanaise des Ciments Blancs SAL publishes the Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of December 20, 2016. Minutes of the meeting can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Ciments%20Blancs%20Board%20Meeting%2020161220.pdf

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to de-list, as of the end of the trading session of Wednesday March 15, 2017 the Lebanese Republic Eurobonds Issue labeled Series #52 (Tranch 1 and 2) worth USD /1,500,000,000/  carrying an Interest rate of  9.00%  and maturing on March 20, 2017.

Rasamny Younis Motor Co. announces that Mohamad Abed El Mohsen El Kharafi & Sons Co. has resigned from the Board of Directors of the Company, effective February 21, 2017.

Bank Audi sal announces that its subsidiary, Odea Bank A.S. (Turkey), has published its financial statements (in Turkish) as at and for the period ended December 31, 2016.

A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:

http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-odeabank-as

For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com .                  

Holcim (Liban) SAL publishes the Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of November 30, 2016. Minutes of the meeting can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/HOLCIM%20Board%20Meeting%2020161130.pdf

The Exceptional Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders of BLC Bank S.A.L. convened on 27 January 2017 and decided to approve the merger of BLC Invest SAL into BLC Bank SAL through the purchase by BLC Bank SAL of all the assets, liabilities, rights and obligation of BLC Invest SAL.  The General Assembly also decided to grant each of the chairman and the vice chairman, severally, the necessary powers to carry out all needed actions to implement the merge.

On the Occasion of St. Maroun's Day, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on February 09, 2017. Likewise, on the occasion of the Memorial Day of the assassination of H.E. former Prime Minister Mr. Rafic Hariri, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Tuesday, February 14, 2017.

On January 31, 2017 a shareholder represented in the Board of Directors of Rasamny Younis Motor Co. SAL, (Mohamad Abed El Mohsen El Kharafi & Sons Co.) sold, through a block trade, /3,133,066/ shares of Rasamny Younis Motor Co. Category B at a price of USD 3.07 per share for a total amount of USD 9,618,512.62.  The shares were bought by Shift SAL (Holding).  The new percentage ownership of the two parties in the share capital of the company becomes as follows: Mohamad Abed El Mohsen El Kharafi & Sons Co.: 0.0001%, Shift SAL (Holding): 38.07% approximately.

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLC FS 2016.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLOM FS 2016 English.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Audi FS 2016 English.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BOB FS 20161231.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Bemo FS 20161231.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Byblos FS Unaudited 31122016.pdf

The Board of Directors of the BLC Bank S.A.L. invites the shareholders to attend an Exceptional Ordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 10:00 am on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Bank’s head office in Beirut, facing the Palace of Justice to discuss the following agenda:  -Approve the merge of BLC Invest S.A.L. and BLC Bank S.A.L. by buying all the Assets and Liabilities of BLC Invest S.A.L. – Other Topics.

Rasamny Younis Motor Company S.A.L. publishes its Unaudited Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2016. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

On the occasion of the Armenian Christmas Day there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Friday, January 06, 2017.

Friday December 30, 2016 will be the last trading day at the Beirut Stock Exchange for the year 2016, and on the occasion of the New Year there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Monday, January 02, 2017.  Trading will be resumed on Tuesday, January 03, 2017.

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Audi%20EGM%20Results_21%2012%202016.pdf

The Board of Directors of Bank Audi s.a.l. invites all holders of Common Shares to attend an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday December 21, 2016 at the Bank’s Head Office located at Audi Plaza, Bab Idriss, Beirut Commercial Central District, in order to examine the following agenda:

1. Verification of the completion of the procedures for the increase in the Bank’s capital through the issuance of 2,500,000 Series “I” Preferred Shares in accordance with Resolution No. 1 of the Extraordinary General Meeting held on November 29, 2016; and

2. The discharge of the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors in respect of activities related to the Capital Increase.

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Audi%20EGM%20Results_29%2011%202016%20-%20BSE.pdf

Bank Audi sal announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank Audi SAE (Egypt), has published its financial statements (in Arabic) as at and for the period ended September 30, 2016.

A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:

http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-bank-audi-sae-egypt .

For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com .                  

On the occasion of the Independence Day there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Tuesday, November 22, 2016.

BLOM BANK announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire the assets and liabilities of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited – Lebanon subject to regulatory approval from Banque du Liban on the transaction which is expected to be completed during the first half of 2017.

As of June 30th, 2016, HSBC Bank Middle East Limited had 3 branches in Lebanon and approximately USD 953 million in total assets.

This acquisition falls under BLOM BANK’s strategy of expanding its customer base and diversifying its assets and revenues. The transaction will help BLOM BANK expand its corporate and commercial businesses as well as its retail activities. BLOM BANK will ensure employment continuity to all HSBC current employees and is committed to a smooth transition for all clients.

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLC%20FS%20Q3%202016.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLOM%20FS%20Q3%202016%20USD%20English.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Audi%20FS%20Q3%202016%20English.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/1609%20Bemo%20financials.pdf

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Balance%20Sheet%20Eng%2009-2016.pdf

On October 24, 2016 a Banque BEMO SAL shareholder Mr. Maroun Antanos Semaan sold /7,647,311/ common shares of Banque BEMO SAL to his three sons at a price of USD /1.60/ per share totaling USD /12,235,697.6/.

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BOB%20FS20161009.pdf

The Extraordinary General Assembly of shareholders of Byblos Bank SAL convened on September 30, 2016 and decided to approve the agreement signed, on June 30, 2016, between Byblos Bank SAL and Banque Pharaon and Chiha SAL related to the purchase of all assets, liabilities, rights and obligation of Banque Pharaon and Chiha SAL by Byblos Bank SAL.   Likewise, the extraordinary General Assembly of shareholders of Banque Pharaon and Chiha SAL convened on September 30, 2016 and decided to approve the agreement mentioned here above. The assembly also decided to dissolve and liquidate Banque Pharaon and Chiha SAL and to cross off its name from the Banks’ list.  On October 19, 2016 Banque Du Liban took the decision number 60/29/16 that gives Byblos Bank SAL the final approval to purchase all assets, liabilities, rights and obligation of Banque Pharaon and Chiha SAL and to cross off the name of Banque Pharaon and Chiha SAL from the Banks’ list.

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/HOLCIM%20M.O.B%2020161018.pdf

On the occasion of Achoura, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Wednesday, October 12, 2016.  

Holcim (Liban) SAL publishes its Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2016. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/HL%20bilan%20FS%2030-06-2016.pdf

Rasamny Younis Motor Company S.A.L. publishes the minutes of the Annual Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders of June 23, 2016. (Minutes of the meeting Arabic)

The Board of Directors of BLC Bank SAL invites shareholders to attend an Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the Bank’s Head Office, Adlieh in order to examine the following agenda: - Verify the adequate completion of all actions undertaken to execute the repurchase and cancellation of the Preferred shares Class (A).  - Verify the adequate completion of the procedures for the increase in the Bank’s Capital through the issuance of Preferred shares Class (D).  - Adopt the amendments of some articles of the By-Laws to reflect the Capital increase.  - Other topics

On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on the 12th and 13th of September 2016.  Trading will be resumed on the 14^th of September 2016.

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BLC Bank S.A.L. informs applicants who signed requests for subscription in Preferred Shares Class D that copies of the prospectus are available in the Headquarters of the Bank and in all its branches. Applicants can get a copy of the prospectus during regular working hours starting August 31, 2016 till September 5, 2016.

Bank Audi sal announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank Audi SAE (Egypt), has published its financial statements (in Arabic) as at and for the period ended June 30, 2016.  A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:  http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-bank-audi-sae-egypt  For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com .                  

The Extraordinary General Assembly of shareholders of Bank of Beirut SAL convened on August 25, 2016 and resolved to approve the adequate completion of all actions and procedures undertaken to increase the Bank’s capital from LBP 109,378,674,000 to LBP 115,218,674,000 through the issuance of 4,000,000 new preferred shares labeled “preferred shares series K” and declare that the capital of Bank of Beirut SAL is now LBP 115,218,674,000 fully paid. (Minutes of the meeting Arabic)

The Extraordinary General Assembly of shareholders of BLC Bank S.A.L. convened on June 03, 2016 and resolved to increase the Capital of the bank from LBP 154,000,000,000 to LBP 214,000,000,000, hence an increase of LBP 60,000,000,000.  This increase will be accomplished through the issuance of 60,000,000 new common shares, with a nominal value of LBP 1,000 per share, to be distributed for free to common shareholders pro-rata to their contribution in the common shares of the bank and by transferring the amount of capital increase from the legal and free reserve accounts to the capital account. (Minutes of the meeting Arabic)

Societe Libanaise des Ciments Blancs SAL publishes the minutes of the Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders of June 22, 2016. (Minutes of the meeting Arabic)

On 12 August, 2016 a BLOM Bank shareholder, represented in the Board of Directors (Shaker Holdings SAL), sold 5,025,000 common shares of BLOM Bank at a price of USD 9.90 per share totaling USD 49,747,500.00. The shares were bought by BLOM Bank for its stock following approval by Banque du Liban.

Byblos Bank SAL publishes the minutes of the Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders of April 26, 2016. (Minutes of the meeting)

On the occasion of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Monday, August 15, 2016.

Subscription in series (K) preferred shares: Subscription period: From Monday August 08, 2016 at 8:30 am till Saturday August 13, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Place of Subscription: All branches of Bank of Beirut SAL. Conditions and rules of Subscription: Number of series (K) preferred shares: /4,000,000/ shares. Price and rules of Subscription: USD /25/ per share divided into: LBP /1,460/ as nominal value and the balance as issue premium. Subscription should be executed in total units with a minimum of one unit per subscriber. Every unit is constituted of /100/ series (K) preferred shares, with an issue price per unit of USD /2,500/. Subscription price should be paid in cash on the subscription day. Priority right in subscription: Holders of preferred shares series “G”,”H”,”I” and “J” have priority right to subscribe in the preferred shares series “K”, on a non-reducible basis, according to the percentage of preferred shares they hold in the total share capital of the Bank. Holders of commons shares and holders of priority shares series 2014 do not possess any priority right to subscribe in the series K preferred shares; however, while retaining the priority right for subscription given to the holders of series “G”, “H”, “I” and “J” as stated above, holders of common shares, priority shares series 2014 and the public including holders of preferred shares series  “G”,”H”,”I” and “J” are entitled to subscribe in the remaining series K preferred shares.  Record date to fix priority right: Saturday August 13, 2016.  Terms of series K preferred shares: Please refer to the Marketing Brochures related to these shares that are available at all branches of Bank of Beirut SAL.

BLOM Bank S.A.L. publishes Excerpt of the Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders of April 14, 2016. (Excerpt of the Minutes of the meeting Arabic).

Solidere SAL publishes the minutes of the Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders of June 27, 2016. (Minutes of the meeting Arabic).

The shareholders of Bank of Beirut SAL are invited to attend an Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the Bank’s Head Office, Foch St. Beirut Downtown to examine the following agenda: - Verify the adequate subscription for and full payment of series K preferred shares.  – Confirm the adequate completion of the procedures for the increase in the Bank’s capital from LBP /109,378,674,000/ to LBP /115,218,674,000/. Declare that the capital of Bank of Beirut SAL is LBP /115,218,674,000/.  - Other topics.

BLOM Bank S.A.L. publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2016. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLOM%20Bank%20Financials.pdf

Bank Audi sal publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2016. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Audi%20F.S.%20English%20160630.pdf

Banque BEMO S.A.L. publishes its Unaudited Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2016. Full report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BEMO%20Publication%20160630.pdf

Bank of Beirut S.A.L publishes its Unaudited Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2016. Full report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BOB%20Publication%20160630.pdf

Byblos Bank SAL publishes its Unaudited Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2016. Full report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Byblos%20F.S%20201606%20English.pdf 

The Extraordinary General Assembly of shareholders of Holcim (Liban) SAL held on December 14, 2010 decided to reduce the capital of the company from LBP 195,160,400,000 to LBP 97,580,200,000; noting that the company is registered under number 140 in the commercial register of Beirut and its fiscal number is 12253. Any stakeholder can file his/her objection or remarks within a period of three months from the date of the announcement.  (Official Gazette – Number 35 – July 07, 2016). Minutes of the meeting (Arabic)

BLC Bank S.A.L. publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2016. Report can be accessed by using the following URL: http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLC%2030%20June%202016.pdf

BLOM Bank S.A.L. announces that it has been in discussions with HSBC regarding an acquisition of HSBC’s operations in Lebanon.  At this stage there can be no certainty that a binding agreement in relation to the Transaction will become effective.  A further announcement will be made when appropriate.

Holcim (Liban) SAL publishes the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors held on June 15, 2016.  Minutes can be accessed by using the following URL: http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/HOLCIM%20%20B.D.15062016.pdf

The Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders of Banque BEMO SAL convened on June 7, 2016 and decided to: - Approve the Board of director’s report and the auditors’ report for the fiscal year 2015 and all the elements of the Balance Sheet and the Profit and Loss statements for the year 2015. - Distribute to the holders of Preferred shares their part of the profit of the fiscal year 2015 amounting LBP /3,693,375/; (USD 2,450,000) and distribute to the holders of Common shares an amount of LBP /3,683,102/ (LBP /60/ per share). - Discharge the chairman and members of the Board in respect of activities performed during the fiscal year 2015. - Give the authorizations stipulated in Articles 152 of the Law of cash and credit and the authorizations stipulated in Articles 158 and 159 of the Lebanese Commercial Code. – Elect Dr. Riad Bechara Obegi, Mr. Samih Halim Saadeh, Sheikh Hassan Issam Kabbani, Mr. Antoine Youssef Mansour Wakim, Mr. Peter Ara Hrechdakian, Mr. Derek Abdel Kader Al Zein, Ms. Karine S. Mansour Obegi and Sharikat Al Istismarat Al Oropia Lil Shark Al Aousat (Holding) s.a.l. to the Board of Directors for a three year period ending when the Ordinary General assembly will be held during the year 2019 to approve the accounts of the year 2018. - Fix the attendance fees of the members of the Board of Directors for the year 2016 and the fees of the Auditors: Deloitte and Touche and Fiduciaire du Moyen Orient (FMO) for the year 2016. Minutes of the meeting (Arabic)

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to list, as of July 13, 2016, additional /923,950/ common shares out of the /2,717,500/ common shares issued, through a private placement, by Bank Of Beirut SAL. These shares will be added to the previously listed shares; therefore the total number of listed common shares of Bank of Beirut SAL becomes /17,746,417/ common listed shares.  Note that the Bank’s share capital is composed as follows: /53,184,900/ Common shares (17,746,417 shares are listed and 35,438,483 are not listed), 4,762,000 Priority shares (100% listed), 3,570,000 Preferred shares class G (not listed), 5,400,000 Preferred shares class H (100% listed), 5,000,000 Preferred shares class I (100% listed) and 3,000,000 Preferred shares class J (100% listed).

Circular 424/2016

In reference to the announcement issued by Holcim (Liban) SAL related to the distribution of the 2015 dividends in exchange of coupon Nb. 10 from the shares issued on 14/05/2007, the Beirut Stock Exchange declares that the Shares of the company will be traded with coupon Nb. 10 till the end of the trading session of Monday July 11, 2016 (included). Starting the trading session of Tuesday July 12, 2016, shares will be traded without coupon Nb.10.

In reference to the announcement issued by Societe Libanaise des Ciments Blancs SAL related to the distribution of the 2015 dividends, the Beirut Stock Exchange declares that trading in the shares of Societe Libanaise des Ciments Blancs SAL will be as follows: I - Bearer Shares: Shares will be traded with coupon Nb. 11 till the end of the trading session of Monday July 11, 2016 (included). Starting the trading session of Tuesday July 12, 2016, shares will be traded without coupon Nb.11.  II – Nominal Shares: Shares will be traded with the above stated dividends till the end of the trading session of Monday July 11, 2016.  Starting the trading session of July 12, 2016, (Ex-dividends date) shares will be traded without the above stated dividends.

In implementation of the resolution of the Ordinary General Assembly held on June 22, 2016 related to the distribution of the 2015 dividends in exchange of coupon Nb.11 from the shares issued on 05/01/1998, Societe Libanaise des Ciments Blancs SAL announces that the dividends set at LBP /433/ per share (net of distribution tax), will be paid starting July 15, 2016 as follows: - Shareholders who deposited their shares in the Lebanese banks will receive their dividends through “Midclear”. - Other shareholders can receive their dividends in exchange of coupon Nb.11 from the shares issued on 05/01/1998 through Banque Libano Francaise: 1 - Geitawi Branch –Beirut, 2 - Jbeil Branch –Jbeil, 3 - Al Tall Branch – Tripoli.  Record date for Nominal Shares is July 14, 2016.

In implementation of the resolution of the Ordinary General Assembly held on June 15, 2016 related to the distribution of the 2015 dividends in exchange of coupon Nb. 10 from the shares issued on 14/05/2007, Holcim (Liban) SAL announces that the dividends set at LBP /1219/ per share (net of distribution tax), will be paid starting July 15, 2016 as follows: -Shareholders who deposited their shares in the Lebanese banks will receive their dividends through “Midclear”. - Other shareholders can receive their dividends in exchange of coupon Nb. 10 from the shares issued on 14/05/2007 through the following banks: 1) Banque Libano Francaise (Geitawi Branch –Beirut, Jbeil Branch –Jbeil, Al Tall Branch – Tripoli) & 2) Societe Generale de Banque au Liban (Hamra or Tripoli branch), from July 15, 2016 till December 20, 2016. By the end of the mentioned period dividends will be paid at the company’s Head Office in Hery.

The Board of Directors of BLC Bank SAL invites shareholders to attend an Extraordinary General Assembly to be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 11, 2016 at the Bank’s Head Office, Adlieh in order to examine the following agenda: - Increase the Bank’s capital through the issuance of Preferred shares to be labeled series “D” and fix the value, conditions, provisions and details of this increase.  – List the Preferred shares series “D” in the regulated financial markets.  – Redeem and cancel the preferred shares series “A”.  – Amend the Bank’s By-Laws in order to reflect the foregoing.  – Grant the Chairman and/or the Board the necessary powers to perform the foregoing.  – Other subject.

Odea Bank, Turkey’s leading challenger bank, is being boosted by support from international financial institutions in a move that will take it to the next stage of growth. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, the IFC Financial Institutions Growth Fund (FIG Fund), a private equity fund managed by IFC Asset Management Company (AMC), and EBRD will become shareholders of Odea Bank, a subsidiary of Lebanon’s Bank Audi Group through a subscription to a TL 1.0 billion capital increase of the lender. more…

The Ordinary General Assembly of Rasamny Younis Motor Company S.A.L. held on 23/06/2016 declared a gross dividend distribution of LBP /4,504,500,000/; LBP /165/ per share before distribution tax (5%).  Dividends will be paid starting October 03, 2016 after deducting the 5% withholding tax, for the holders of Series B Common shares as at September 30, 2016 (record date), according to the records of Midclear.  Shares will trade ex-dividend starting September 28, 2016.  

The Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders of Holcim (Liban) SAL held on June 15, 2016 declared a dividend distribution of LBP /1,219/ per share (net of distribution tax) in exchange of coupon Nb.10 from the shares issued on 14/05/2007. Payment date will be announced at a future date.

The Annual Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders of BLC Bank S.A.L. convened on June 03, 2016 resolved to approve the bank’s accounts for the year 2015 and declared a total distribution of LBP 15,395,343,750 as dividends to the holders of preferred shares as follows: I - Dividends before distribution tax ( 5%): Preferred Shares Class A: USD 7 per share. Preferred Shares Class B: USD 7 per share. Preferred Shares Class C: USD 6.75 per share. II - Dividends net of distribution tax ( 5%): Preferred Shares Class A: USD 6.65 per share. Preferred Shares Class B: USD 6.65 per share. Preferred Shares Class C: USD 6.4125 per share. III - Important dates: 09 June 2016: Dividend record date. 07 June 2016: Ex-dividend date. 10 June 2016: Dividend payment date.  The Assembly after having read the special report of the Board and the special reports of the auditors approved all transactions mentioned in these reports.  In addition, the Ordinary General Assembly elected Mr. Maurice Sehnaoui, Mr. Nadim Kassar, Mr. Adnan Kassar, Mr. Adel Kassar, Mr. Nabil Kassar, Me. Walid Daouk, Mr. Nazem El Khoury, Mr. Mansour Bteish, Me. Walid Ziade, Mr. Henry De Courtivron, Me. Ziyad Baroud, Mrs. Youmna Ziade to the Board of Directors for a three year mandate ending upon holding the Annual General Assembly that will examine the accounts of the year 2018.  Finally, the General Assembly decided to appoint Deloitte & Touche and FMO Fiduciaire du Moyen as auditors for the years 2016, 2017 and 2018.

In Reference to the announcement issued by Banque BEMO SAL related to the distribution of dividends for the holders of shares on record as at June 14, 2016, the Beirut Stock Exchange declares that the Ex-dividend date of the mentioned shares is June 10, 2016.

The Ordinary General Assembly of Shareholders of Banque BEMO S.A.L. convened on June 07, 2016 and approved the distribution of dividends for the year 2015 amounting to LBP 7,376 million as follows: To Holders of Common Shares - LBP 60 per share (LBP 57 net of 5% distribution tax).  To Holders of Preferred Shares Class 2013 - USD 7 per share (USD 6.65 net of 5% distribution tax).  Dividends will be paid starting June 21, 2016 after deducting the 5% distribution tax, for the holders of Common and Preferred shares as at June 14, 2016 (Record Date), according to the records of Midclear S.A.L.

As the Ordinary General Assembly was invited to meet for the first time on June 06, 2016 but the quorum wasn’t reached, a second meeting is scheduled to be held at 9:30 am on June 27, 2016 at Biel Downtown to discuss the following agenda:  - Examine the Board of Director’s Report for 2015.  - Examine the Auditors’ Reports related to the Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial Statements for 2015.  - Discuss the accounts, the Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial Statements for 2015. - Examine Board of Director’s Special Report and the Auditors’ Special Report and grant the Board of Directors proper authorizations stipulated in articles 158 and 159 of the Code of Commerce.  - Give full discharge to the Chairman and to the Directors for 2015.  If no quorum is present at the second Ordinary General Assembly the Board of Directors decided to invite shareholders to a third Ordinary General Assembly to be held at 9:30 am on Monday July 18, 2016 at Biel Downtown.

The Annual Ordinary General Assembly of BLC Bank S.A.L. convened on June 03, 2016 resolved to approve the bank’s accounts for the year 2015 and declared distribution of dividends as follows: I -  Dividends before distribution tax ( 5%):  Preferred Shares Class A: USD 7 per share.  Preferred Shares Class B: USD 7 per share.  Preferred Shares Class C: USD 6.75 per share.  II - Dividends net of distribution tax ( 5%):  Preferred Shares Class A: USD 6.65 per share.  Preferred Shares Class B: USD 6.65 per share.  Preferred Shares Class C:        USD 6.4125 per share.  III - Important dates:  09 June 2016: Dividend record date.  07 June 2016: Ex-dividend date.  10 June 2016: Dividend payment date.

Bank Audi sal announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank Audi SAE (Egypt), has published its financial statements as at and for the period ended March 31, 2016.

A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:

http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-bank-audi-sae-egypt

For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com .                  

The Extraordinary General Assembly of shareholders of Bank of Beirut SAL convened on May 26, 2016 and decided to increase the capital of the Bank from LBP 109,378,674,000 to LBP 115,218,674,000 through the issuance of /4,000,000/ new preferred Shares to be labeled Preferred Shares Class (K).  These shares shall have a par value of LBP 1,460 each and an issue price of USD 25 per share.  Holders of Preferred Shares Class (G), Preferred Shares Class (H), Preferred Shares Class (I) & Preferred Shares Class (J) will have the right to subscribe, on a priority basis, to the issue of Class (K) preferred shares, pro rata to their holdings of the total share capital of the bank.  Subscription shall be done with full units constituted of 100 preferred shares class (K) each, with a minimum subscription of one unit per subscriber.  Holders of Preferred Shares Class (K) will receive non-cumulative annual distribution of 6.5% of the issuance price. The Extraordinary General Assembly of shareholders also decided to list all of the /4,000,000/ Preferred Shares Class (K) in the Beirut Stock Exchange.

On the occasion of Resistance and Liberation Day there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.

The Board of Directors of the BLC Bank S.A.L. invites the shareholders to attend an Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, June 03, 2016 at the Bank’s head office to discuss the following agenda:  - Increase the Bank’s capital by an amount of LBP 60 billion through incorporation of reserve.  - Amend the By-laws accordingly.  - Other topics.

The Board of Directors of Solidere SAL invites the shareholders, carrying class A or class B shares to attend an Ordinary General Assembly to be held at 9:30 am on Monday June 06, 2016 at Biel Downtown to discuss the following agenda:  - Examine the Board of Director’s Report for 2015.  - Examine the Auditors’ Reports related to the Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial Statements for 2015.  - Discuss the accounts, the Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial Statements for 2015. - Examine Board of Director’s Special Report and the Auditors’ Special Report and grant the Board of Directors proper authorizations stipulated in articles 158 and 159 of the Code of Commerce.  - Give full discharge to the Chairman and to the Directors for 2015.  If no quorum is present at the first Ordinary General Assembly the Board of Directors decided to invite shareholders to a second Ordinary General Assembly to be held at 9:30 am on Monday June 27, 2016 at Biel Downtown. If no quorum is present at the second Ordinary General Assembly the Board of Directors decided to invite shareholders to a third Ordinary General Assembly to be held at 9:30 am on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Biel Downtown.  

The Board of Directors of BLC Bank S.A.L. invites all shareholders to attend an Ordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday June 03, 2016, at the Bank’s Head Office to discuss the following agenda:  - Examine the General and Special Reports of the Board of Directors for the fiscal year 2015.  - Examine the Reports of the Auditors for the fiscal year 2015.  - Give proper approval as per Articles 158 &159 of the Code of Commerce and as per article 152 of the Code of Money and Credit.  - Approve the accounts for the fiscal year 2015.  - Give full discharge to the Board of Directors.  - Allocate the results of the fiscal year.  - Elect new Board members.  - Appoint the auditors.  - Other topics.

The Board of Directors of Societe Libanaise des Ciments Blancs SAL invites the shareholders to attend an Annual Ordinary General Assembly Meeting at 10 am on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at the offices of Holcim (Liban) S.A.L. in Dbayeh, (highway, Mitsulift bldg, 2nd floor) to discuss the following agenda:  - Approve the financial statements for the year 2015 and grant discharge to the Board of Directors.  - Examine and approve the Board of Director’s report for the year 2015.  - Examine and approve the Auditors’ report for the year 2015.  - Examine and approve the Board of Director’s report produced according to article 158 of the Code of Commerce.  - Examine and approve the Auditors’ report produced according to article 158 of the Code of Commerce.  - Elect members to the Board of Directors.  - Designate the External Auditors for the year 2016 and fix their remunerations.  - Distribute dividends.  To attend the meeting, owners of bearer shares must present to the company, at its offices in Heri or Dbayeh, at least seven days before the meeting, their shares or receipts of evidence that they deposited their shares in authorized banks. The owners of nominal shares and the owners of bearer shares, whose shares are deposited in the Company against Certificate of deposit, must register their names in the Company’s record within the same period.

The Board of Directors of Holcim (Liban) S.A.L. invites the shareholders to attend an Ordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Le Royal Hotel – Dbayeh to discuss the following agenda:  - Approve the Balance Sheet and Income Statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 and give the Board of Directors complete clearance for the business of the year 2015.  - Approve the report of the Board of Directors for the year ended December 31, 2015.  - Approve the report of the Auditors for the year ended December 31, 2015.  - Approve the report of the Board of directors drafted according to Article 158 of the Code of Commerce.  - Approve the Auditors’ report drafted according to Article 158 of the Code of Commerce.  - Elect members to the Board of Directors.  - Nominate Auditors for the fiscal year 2016 and determine their fees.  Distribute Dividends.  - Give the authorization to the Directors in accordance with the provisions of article 29 of the company’s by-laws.  To attend the meeting, owners of bearer shares must present to the company, at its offices in Heri or Dbayeh, at least five days before the meeting, their shares or receipts of evidence that they deposited their shares in authorized banks. The owners of nominal shares and the owners of bearer shares, whose shares are deposited in the Company against Certificate of deposit, must register their names in the Company’s record within the same period.

Solidere sal publishes its Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended DECEMBER 31, 2015. Report can be accessed by using the following URL

Solidere sal publishes its Audited Separate Financial Statements for the year ended DECEMBER 31, 2015. Report can be accessed by using the following URL

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/SEPARETE%20FINANCIAL%20STATEMENTS%20AUDITORS%20REPORTS%202015_12_31.pdf

Bank Audi sal announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Odea Bank A.S. (Turkey), has published its financial statements (in Turkish) as at and for the period ended March 31, 2016.

A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:

http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-odeabank-as

For additional information, you may address your e-mails to mailto:corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com

Byblos Bank announced that it has completed the acquisition of 99.18% of the shares of Banque Pharaon & Chiha. The shares were mainly acquired following the assignment by Messrs. Raymond Samir Zina Rahmeh and Teddy Samir Zina Rahmeh (collectively known as ZR Group) to Byblos Bank of their shares and rights under share purchase agreements entered into with the former shareholders of Banque Pharaon & Chiha. The consideration is based on a valuation of 100% of the issued share capital of Banque Pharaon & Chiha at USD 91 million. ZR Group has received the preliminary authorization from Banque du Liban to acquire directly or through a holding company especially registered for this purpose, up to 5.6% of the common shares of Byblos Bank calculated on the basis of a share price equal to 125% of Byblos Bank’s audited book value as at 31 December 2015.......  For full report

There have been some press reports regarding the potential relocation of the Group’s headquarters outside Lebanon.  Bank Audi wishes to clarify the following: - No decision has been made by Bank Audi regarding such matter. - If and when a decision is made, in keeping with its disclosure policy and applicable legal requirements, Bank Audi will make an announcement. Until that time, any discussion is pure speculation. - Bank Audi regularly considers strategic options to enhance shareholders’ value and benefit its other constituencies, especially its clients. - As the largest banking group in Lebanon, Bank Audi is keen to continuously strengthen its leadership in Lebanon which is at the core of its franchise and success. Lebanon is the main development pillar of the Group under the sound regulation and efficient supervision of the Central Bank of Lebanon.

The shareholders of Bank Of Beirut SAL are invited to attend an Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the Bank’s Head Office, Foch St. Beirut Downtown to examine the following agenda: - Increase the Bank’s capital through the issuance of new non-cumulative, perpetual, redeemable preferred shares to be labeled series K, and define the remaining terms of these shares.  – Amend some articles of the Bank’s By-Laws according to the capital increase. – Other topics.

The shareholders of Bank Of Beirut SAL are invited to attend an Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the Bank’s Head Office, Foch St. Beirut Downtown to examine the following agenda: - Verify the correct completion of the subscription in the new common shares.  – Make sure that all the procedures executed to increase the Bank’s capital are correct. – Announce that the capital of Bank Of Beirut SAL became LBP109,378,674,000.  – Other topics.

In Reference to the announcement issued by Bank of Beirut SAL related to the distribution of dividends for the holders of shares on record as at May 10, 2016, the Beirut Stock Exchange declares that the Ex-dividend date of the mentioned shares is May 06, 2016.

BLC Bank sal publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended March 31, 2016. Report can be accessed by using the following URL

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLC_financials_31032016.pdf

Bank of Beirut sal publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended March 31, 2016. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BOB%20Unaudited%20BS%2031%20March%202016.pdf

BLOM Bank sal publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended March 31, 2016. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLOM%20Balance%20Sheet%20Q1%20April%202016.pdf

Byblos Bank sal publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended March 31, 2016. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/Byblos%20Unaudited%20Consolidated%20Financials%20Mar-2016.pdf

Banque Bemo sal publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended March 31, 2016. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BEMO%20Unaudited%20Financials%20Mar-2016.pdf

In reference to the announcement issued by Byblos Bank S.A.L. related to the decision of the Annual Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders of April 26, 2016 to distribute dividends for the holders of shares on record as at May 4th, 2016 (Record date), the Beirut Stock Exchange declares that the Ex-dividend date of the shares and GDRs of Byblos Bank S.A.L.  is Thursday, April 28, 2016.  

Bank Audi sal publishes its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended March 31, 2016. Report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/March_2016_LBP_Financial_Statements.pdf

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to de-list, as of the end of the trading session of Tuesday April 19, 2016 the Lebanese Republic Eurobonds Issue labeled Series number 69 worth USD /600.000.000/ carrying an Interest rate of 4.50% and maturing on April 22, 2016.

In reference to the announcement issued by Bank Audi SAL dated April 08, 2016 related to the decision of the Annual Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders of April 08, 2016 to distribute dividends for the holders of shares on record as at April 13, 2016 (Record date), the Beirut Stock Exchange declares that the Ex-dividend date of the shares and GDRs of Bank Audi SAL is Monday, April 11, 2016.  

On the occasion of Good Friday and Easter there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on the 25^th & 28^th of March, 2016.

Bank Audi sal’s Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2015 (the “Annual Report”) encompassing, among other things, the Financial Statements and notes, the External Auditors’ report, and the Management Discussion & Analysis is available from the address below:
The Group Corporate Secretary
Bank Audi sal
Audi Plaza – Bab Idriss
Beirut 2021 8102 - Lebanon
The Annual Report can also be downloaded from the Company’s website at www.bankaudigroup.com or by clicking on the following link: http://www.bankaudi.com.lb/Library/Assets/BA15AnnualReport.pdf

In its meeting held on March 21, 2016, the Board of Directors of Bank Audi S.A.L resolved to propose to the Annual Ordinary General Assembly the distribution of a dividend of LBP 603 per common share. The net amount proposed to be paid (after deduction of the applicable withholding tax at the rate of 5%) is thus LBP 572.85 per common share.  Subject to the General Assembly's approval, such dividends will be paid on or about April 14, 2016 to holders of common shares as at April 13, 2016 (Record Date), according to the records of Midclear S.A.L (The Central Depository).

In its meeting on 18 March 2016, the Board of Directors of BLOM Bank recommended to the General Assembly which will be held on 14/04/2016 to distribute 1,250 L.L. as dividend per share on its common shares and Global Depository Receipts for the year 2015. Note that BLOM Bank’s net profit for 2015 was US$ 404.66 Million.

Bank Audi sal announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Odea Bank A.S. (Turkey), has published its financial statements (in Turkish) as at and for the period ended December 31, 2015.  A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website: http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-odeabank-as   For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com .

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to de-list the /2,400,000/ Preferred Shares Class “E” of Bank of Beirut SAL from the official market of the stock exchange, and took note of the Bank’s capital increase from LBP/105,185,154,000/ to LBP /105,411,124,000/; thus the distribution of the Bank’s capital becomes as follows: - Common shares (listed) /16,822,467/ - Common shares (unlisted)  /33,644,933/ – Priority shares (listed) /4,762,000/  -  Preferred shares Class G (unlisted) /3,570,000/ - Preferred shares Class H (listed) /5,400,000/ – Preferred shares Class I (listed) /5,000,000/  - Preferred shares Class J (listed) /3,000,000/.  All shares have a nominal value of LBP/1,460/ per share.

BLOM Invest Bank SAL announced that on March 01, 2016, the bank executed eight trading transactions totaling 20,063.470 shares of the common shares of BLOM Bank SAL at a price of USD 9.6 per share.  These transactions were the result of the liquidation of AZA HOLDING Co. which owns common shares of BLOM Bank SAL and the transfer of ownership of these shares to the shareholders of this company.

Bank Audi sal announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank Audi sae (Egypt), has published its financial statements (in Arabic) as at and for the period ended December 31, 2015.  A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:  http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-bank-audi-sae-egypt.  For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com.

On the Occasion of St. Maroun's Day, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on February 09, 2016.

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to de-list, as of the end of the trading session of February 08, 2016 /1,250,000/ GDRs linked to the shares of Bank Audi SAL.  These GDRs will be deducted from the previously listed /116,238,117/ GDRs; therefore, the total number of listed GDRs linked to the shares of Bank Audi SAL becomes /114,988,117/ GDRs.

BLC Bank SAL publishes its Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2015. Full report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BLC%2031%20December%202015.pdf

BLOM Bank S.A.L. publishes its Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2015. Full report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BS-Q4-2015-ENG.pdf

Bank of Beirut S.A.L publishes its Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2015. Full report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BoB%20FS%2031%20December%202015.pdf

Banque BEMO S.A.L. publishes its Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2015. Full report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BEMO%20Unaudited%2031%20December%202015.pdf 

Byblos Bank SAL publishes its Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2015. Full report can be accessed by using the following URL:

http://www.bse.com.lb/Portals/0/BYB%20Unaud.%20financial%20statements%2031%20dec%202015.pdf

The Board of Directors of BLC Bank S.A.L. invites all shareholders to attend an Ordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday February 4, 2016, at the Bank’s Head Office to discuss the following agenda: (i) Authorize the granting of a loan of USD 40 million to Merit Corporation SAL.  (ii) Other subject.

The shareholders of Bank of Beirut S.A.L. attended an Ordinary General Assembly meeting held exceptionally at 4 pm., on Thursday January 7, 2016, at the Bank's Head Office, Foch St, Beirut Downtown and decided to elect Mr. Ramzi Saliba and Mr. Robert Sursock to the Board of Directors for the remaining period of the Board.

The Extraordinary General Assembly of shareholders of Bank of Beirut held a meeting on January 7, 2016 and resolved to approve the cancellation of all preferred shares class (E), the substitution of the nominal value of the cancelled shares in the capital of the Bank through the incorporation of free reserves, and for the avoidance of residual amounts in the nominal value of each share, the Extraordinary General Assembly resolved to approve the increase of the capital of the Bank to become LBP 105,411,124,000  through the incorporation of free reserve, resulting in a nominal value of each share of LBP 1,460.

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to de-list, as of the end of the trading session of Thursday January 14, 2016 the Lebanese Republic Eurobonds Issue labeled Series number 40 worth USD /750.000.000/ carrying an Interest rate of 8.50% and maturing on January 19, 2016.

Wednesday December 30, 2015 will be the last trading day at the Beirut Stock Exchange for the year 2015; therefore there will be no trading on Thursday, December 31, 2015.  Likewise, there will be no trading on Friday, January 01, 2016. Trading will be resumed on Monday, January 04, 2016.

Based on the decision of the Board of Directors of Bank Of Beirut SAL related to the cancellation of the Series “E” Preferred shares on the last working day of the year 2015, and based on the approval of the Central Bank of Lebanon on the process of redemption and cancelation of the mentioned shares; the Beirut Stock Exchange decided to cease trading in Bank of Beirut Preferred Shares Series “E”.

On the occasion of Christmas Day, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Friday, December 25, 2015.

On the occasion of the Prophet's Birthday, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Wednesday, December 23, 2015.

Bank Audi sal announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank Audi sae (Egypt), has published its financial statements (in Arabic) as at and for the period ended September 30, 2015.  A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:  http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-bank-audi-sae-egypt.  For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com

On the occasion of the Independence Day there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Monday, November 23, 2015.

Bank Audi sal announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Odea Bank A.S. (Turkey), has published its financial statements (in Turkish) as at and for the period ended September 30, 2015.  A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website: http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-odeabank-as   For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com .

The Board of Directors of Bank of Beirut S.A.L. held a meeting on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at the Bank's Head Office, Foch St, Beirut Downtown and decided to repurchase the /2,400,000/ Preferred Shares Class E on the last working day of the year 2015.

On the occasion of Hegria New Year, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Wednesday, October 14, 2015.

Bank of Beirut S.A.L. announces to the owners of Preferred shares Class E that the Board of Directors decided in its meeting held on 26/09/2015, pursuant to Article B4, 4^th paragraph of the 3^rd decision taken by the Extraordinary General Assembly of shareholders of 13/11/2008, to redeem the Class E Preferred shares.

As per the decision number 12057 of the Central Bank of Lebanon dated August 22, 2015, related to the elimination of MENA Invest SAL form the list of financial institution, the Beirut Stock Exchange decided to de-list MENA Invest SAL from its list of authorized brokers.  The above mentioned decision becomes effective upon publication.

The Secretariat of the Board of Directors of Byblos Bank S.A.L. announced that the Board of Directors, in line with the development and growth of the Bank’s business in Lebanon and abroad, passed during its meeting held on 25 July 2015 two resolutions approving the election of Dr. François Bassil as Chairman of Byblos Group, and the election of Mr. Semaan Bassil as Chairman of the Board and General Manager of Byblos Bank S.A.L.

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to de-list, as of the end of the trading session of Monday August 03, 2015 the Lebanese Republic Eurobonds Issue labeled Series #50 worth USD /500.000.000/ carrying an Interest rate of 8.50% and maturing on August 06, 2015.

The Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders held a meeting on Monday, July 13, 2015 in Downtown Beirut and decided to: (i) Approve the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 that revealed net profits of USD 96.9 million. (ii) Discharge the chairman and members of the board from any liability for matters relating to the company’s management for the previous period. (iii) Distribute total dividends of USD //52,875,411// through the distribution of USD 0.1 per Class A or Class B share in addition to one free Class A and/or Class B share for every 50 shares of the same class.  Dividends will be paid starting October 12, 2015 for the holders of shares as at July 31, 2015 (Record date); therefore the Ex-dividend date will be on July 29, 2015.  Accordingly, the value of distribution will be the equivalent of USD 0.33 for every Class A or Class B share before the distribution tax; USD 0.31 after the 5% distribution tax.  On the other hand the General Assembly elected: Nasser Chammaa, Maher Beydoun, Fadi Al Boustany, Maher Daouk, Raja Salameh, Basile Yared, Makram Abboud, Mounir Doueidy, Raphael Sabbagha, Joseph Asseily and Pierre Kamel to the Board of Directors.  After that members of the Board held a meeting and reelected Dr. Nasser Chamaa a Chairman - General Manager, Mr. Fadi Nabil Al Boustany and Mr. MaherYoussef Beydoun vice-Chairmans and Mr. Raphael Sabbagha General Secretary.

In implementation of the resolution of the Ordinary General Assembly held on 28/05/2015 related to the distribution of the 2014 dividends in exchange of coupon Nb.9 from the shares issued on 14/05/2007, Holcim (Liban) SAL announces that the dividends set at LBP /2135/ per share (net of distribution tax), will be paid starting July 6th as follows: -Shareholders who deposited their shares in the Lebanese banks will receive their dividends through “Midclear”. - Other shareholders can receive their dividends in exchange of coupon Nb.9 from the shares issued on 14/05/2007 through the following banks: 1- Banque Libano Francaise (Geitawi Branch –Beirut, Jbeil Branch –Jbeil, Al Tall Branch – Tripoli). 2 - Societe Generale de Banque au Liban (Hamra or Tripoli branch), from July 6, 2015 till December 20, 2015. By the end of the mentioned period dividends will be paid at the company’s Head Office in Hery.  Shares will trade without coupon Nb.9 starting the trading session of July 1, 2015 (Ex-Dividend date).

The Ordinary General Assembly of Rasamny Younis Motor Company S.A.L. held on 19/06/2015 approved on the distribution of dividends for the year 2014 for the gross amount of LBP /3,767,400,000/; LBP /138/ per share before distribution tax (5%).  Such dividends will be paid starting October 02, 2015 after deducting the 5% withholding tax, to holders of Series B Common shares as at September 30, 2015 (record date), according to the records of Midclear. Shares will trade ex-dividend starting September 28, 2015.  

As the Ordinary General Assembly was invited to meet for the first time on June 22, 2015 but the quorum wasn’t reached, a second meeting is scheduled to be held at 9:30 am on July 13, 2015 at Biel Downtown.

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to de-list, as of the end of the trading session of Tuesday June 9, 2015 the Lebanese Republic Eurobonds Issue labeled Series number 64 worth USD /500.000.000/ carrying an Interest rate of 4.10% and maturing on June 12, 2015.

The Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders of Holcim (Liban) SAL held on May 28, 2015 declared a dividend distribution of LBP /2,135/ per share (net of distribution tax)  in exchange of coupon Nb.9 from the shares issued on 14/05/2007. Payment date will be announced at a future date.

Based on the decision of the Board of Directors of Bank Audi SAL related to the Cancellation of the Series “E” Preferred Shares and to the increase of the Bank’s Capital in order to round the nominal value of each share to become LBP 1,656; The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to cease trading in Bank Audi Preferred Shares Series “E” as of the end of the trading session of Friday, May 22, 2015.

The Board of Directors of Rasamny Younis Motor Company S.A.L. convened on May 13, 2015 and took the decision to call the shareholders of the Company to hold the Annual General Assembly Meeting on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 5 p.m. at the Company’s Headquarters - Chiyah Boulevard, Galerie Semaan, to discuss the following agenda:1) Examine the Board of Director’s General and special reports for the year 2014. 2) Examine the Auditors’ General and special reports for the year 2014. 3) Approve the accounts of the year 2014 and allocate the results. 4) Give full discharge to the Chairman and to the Directors for the year 2014. 5) Approve the transactions between the company and some board members during the year 2014 and give prior authorization according to article 158 of the Code of Commerce based on the Board of Director’s special report. 6) Give prior authorization to the Board members according to article 159 of the Code of Commerce. 7) Give the Board of Directors the authorization to take credits from banks. 8) Fix the remunerations of the Chairman and of the Directors for the year 2015. 9) Designate the External Auditor for the year 2015 and fix his remuneration. 10) Approve to guarantee Rasarya Real estate for investment S.A.L. and commit to pay its liabilities for Bank Audi S.A.L. 11) Approve to issue a printed copy of the By-Laws of the company that include all previous amendments. 12) Any issue which could arise.

The Annual Ordinary General Assembly of shareholders of BLC Bank S.A.L. convened on May 12, 2015 and resolved to approve the bank’s accounts for the year 2014 and declare distribution of dividends as follows: 1- Dividends before distribution tax ( 5%): Preferred Shares Class A: USD 7 per share.  Preferred Shares Class B: USD 7 per share.  Preferred Shares Class C:USD 6.75 per share.  Common Shares: (LBP 130 per share - subject to the approval of Banque Du Liban).  2-Dividends net of distribution tax ( 5%):  Preferred Shares Class A: USD 6.65 per share.  Preferred Shares Class B: USD 6.65 per share.  Preferred Shares Class C: USD 6.41 per share.  Common Shares: (LBP 123.5 per share - subject to the approval of Banque Du Liban).  3-Important dates:  15 May 2015: Dividend record date.  13 May 2015: Ex-dividend date.  16 May 2015: Dividend payment date for Preferred Shares Classes A, B & C.  Dividend payment date for Common shares is 5 Business days after the date of the approval of Banque Du Liban.   .

On the occasion of the Resistance and Liberation Day, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Monday, May 25, 2015.  Trading will be resumed on Tuesday May 26, 2015.

Bank Audi sal announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Odea Bank A.S. (Turkey), has published its financial statements (in Turkish) as at and for the period ended March 31, 2015.
A summary in English of the financial statements can be viewed at Bank Audi’s website:
http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/financials-of-odeabank-as
For additional information, you may address your e-mails to corporate.secretary@banqueaudi.com .

The board of Directors of Banque BEMO S.A.L. invites the shareholders to attend an Annual General Assembly Meeting that will be held at 9:00 am on Friday, May 29, 2015 at the Bank headquarters’ in Riad Al Solh- Assayli bldg- 7th Floor to discuss the following agenda: 1) Examine the Board of Director’s general Report for the year 2014. 2) Examine the Auditors’ Report for the year 2014. 3) Examine the Board of Director’s Special Report and the Auditors’ Special Report prepared according to articles 158 & 159 of the Code of Commerce and to article 152 of the Code of Money and Credit and give authorizations accordingly. 4) Examine and approve the accounts for the year 2014 and allocate the results. 5) Approve the Consolidated Financial Statements till 31/12/2014. 6) Elect a new member to the Board of directors. 7) Give full discharge to the President and members of the Board of directors for the year 2014. 8) Fix the remunerations of the President – General Manager for the year 2015. 9) Fix the remunerations of the Board of directors for the year 2015. 10) Fix the remunerations of the External Auditors. 11) Other subjects.  Shareholders are requested to abide by the rules of the Bank’s by-laws, noting that the documents requested by article 197 of the Code of Commerce will be available to shareholders at the bank’s head office 15 days before the Ordinary General Assembly.

Bank Audi sal’s Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2014 (the “Annual Report”) is available from the address below:
The Corporate Secretary
Bank Audi sal
Audi Plaza – Bab Idriss
Beirut 2021 8102 - Lebanon
The Annual Report can also be downloaded from the Company’s website at www.bankaudigroup.com or by clicking on the following link:
http://www.bankaudigroup.com/group/annual-reports

On the occasion of Labor Day there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on Friday, May 01, 2015.  Trading will be resumed on Monday, May 04, 2015.

Byblos Bank’s Audited Consolidated Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2014 (including the Auditors report and accompanying notes) can now be downloaded from the Bank’s website by pasting the following link into the address bar of your web browser:
http://www.byblosbank.com.lb/Library/Files/Financial%20Reports/Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements/Download%202014%20reports/Byblos%20Bank-EFSconsolidated%20December%202014(F).pdf

The Board of Directors of BLC Bank S.A.L. invites all shareholders to attend an Ordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 12:00 noon, on Tuesday May 12, 2015, at the Bank’s Head Office to discuss the following agenda: -  Examine the Board of Director’s General and private Reports for the fiscal year 2014.- Examine the Auditors’ General and private Reports for the fiscal year 2014.-  Give proper approval as per Articles 158 &159 of the Code of Commerce and article 152 of the Code of Money and Credit. - Approve the accounts for the fiscal year 2014. - Give full discharge to the Board of Directors. - Allocate the results of the fiscal year. - Fix the remunerations of the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors. -  Any matters which could arise.

In Reference to the announcement issued by Bank of Beirut SAL related to the distribution of dividends for the holders of shares on record as at April 30, 2015, the Beirut Stock Exchange declares that the Ex-dividend date of the mentioned shares is April 28, 2015.

The Ordinary General Assembly of Shareholders of Bank of Beirut s.a.l. convened on April 24, 2015 and resolved to approve the Bank’s accounts for the year 2014 and declared distribution of dividends as follows:- To Holders of Series “E” Preferred Shares: USD 2.00 per share- To Holders of Series “F” Preferred Shares: USD 2.00 per share- To Holders of Series “G” Preferred Shares: USD 2.36 per share- To Holders of Series “H” Preferred Shares: USD 1.75 per share- To Holders of Series “H” Preferred Shares: USD 1.69 per share- To Holders of Priority Shares Class 2014: “Priority dividend” of USD 0.26 per share that represents 4.00% of the Issue price amounted USD 21.00 per share for the period from September 8, 2014, (The date of the Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting that verified the Capital increase by issuing Priority Shares Class 2014) until 31/12/2014. To Holders of Common Shares: LBP 900 per share
 As a result of the above, the net payable amounts (after deduction of the applicable withholding tax at the rate of 5%) are as follows:- To Holders of Series “E” Preferred Shares: USD 1.90 per share- To Holders of Series “F” Preferred Shares: USD 1.90 per share- To Holders of Series “G” Preferred Shares: USD 2.24 per share- To Holders of Series “H” Preferred Shares: USD 1.66 per share- To Holders of Series “I” Preferred Shares: USD 1.61 per share- To Holders of Priority Shares Class 2014: “Priority dividend” USD 0.25 per share- To Holders of Common Shares: LBP 855 per shareDividends will be paid through Midclear S.A.L. starting May 1, 2015 until May 12, 2015 for the holders of shares as at April 30, 2015 (Record Date), according to the records of Midclear S.A.L. As for the holders of Series “F”, the records of Midclear S.A.L. as at December 26, 2014, the redemption date of these shares will be used.

The Board of Directors of Byblos Bank S.A.L. has the pleasure to announce to its shareholders that it resolved in its meeting held on 17 April 2015, to propose to the Ordinary General Assembly convened to meet on 15 May 2015 at the Bank’s Headquarters, the distribution of dividends for the year 2014 as follows: For Common Shareholders  LBP 200 per share (Before withholding tax).  For Preferred Shareholders: - Class 2008: USD 8 per share; (Before withholding tax).  Class 2009: USD 8 per share; (Before withholding tax).  Subject to the General Assembly’s approval, such dividends will be paid on or about 22 May 2015 after deducting the withholding tax, to shareholders as at 20 May 2015 (record date), according to the records of Midclear (the Central Depository). Shares will trade ex-dividend starting 18 May 2015.  For GDR holders: LBP 200 per share paid in US dollars through the depositary bank, The Bank of New York Mellon, after deducting the withholding tax and other expenses starting 27 May 2015.

The holders of Byblos Bank S.A.L. preferred shares are invited to attend the annual ordinary general assembly to be held at Byblos Bank Headquarters in Ashrafieh, Elias Sarkis Avenue, at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, 15 May 2015, in order to discuss and decide on the matters listed in the following agenda:
1. To hear the Board of Directors’ general and special reports for the fiscal year 2014.
2. To hear the Auditors’ general and special reports for the fiscal year 2014.
3. To advise on the accounts of the fiscal year 2014 and on the allocation of its results.
4. To advise on the discharge of the chairman and Board members for their management duties during the fiscal year 2014.
5. To advise on the election of a new Board of Directors.
6. To advise on the operations performed between the Board members and the Bank during the fiscal year 2014 and on the authorization to be given to the Board members, in accordance with Articles 158 & 159 of the Code of Commerce and Article 152 of the Code of Money and Credit, to carry out during 2015 all the operations described in the special report of the Board of Directors and the Auditors.
7. To advise on appointment of the Auditors for 2014, 2015 and 2016.
8. To advise on the determination of the remuneration of the Auditors’ and the emoluments of the Board members and Board committee members for the fiscal year 2015.
9. Miscellaneous.
The balance sheet, inventory, profit and loss account for the fiscal year 2014, general and special reports of both the Board and the Auditors for the fiscal year 2014, consolidated profit and loss account, consolidated balance sheet and relevant Auditors’ report, as well as the list of shareholders, will be made available to the shareholders at Byblos Bank Headquarters in Ashrafieh, Elias Sarkis Avenue, during the regular business hours 16 days before the meeting.

The shareholders of Byblos Bank S.A.L. are invited to attend the annual ordinary general assembly to be held at Byblos Bank Headquarters in Ashrafieh, Elias Sarkis Avenue, at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, 15 May 2015, in order to discuss and decide on the matters listed in the following agenda:
1. To hear the Board of Directors’ general and special reports for the fiscal year 2014.
2. To hear the Auditors’ general and special reports for the fiscal year 2014.
3. To approve the accounts of the fiscal year 2014 and allocate its results.
4. To discharge the chairman and Board members for their management duties during the fiscal year 2014.
5. To elect a new Board of Directors.
6. To approve the operations performed between the Board members and the Bank during the fiscal year 2014 and authorize the Board members, in accordance with Articles 158 & 159 of the Code of Commerce and Article 152 of the Code of Money and Credit, to carry out during 2015 all the operations described in the special report of the Board of Directors and the Auditors.
7. To appoint the Auditors for 2014, 2015 and 2016.
8. To determine the remuneration of the Auditors’ and the emoluments of the Board members and Board committee members for the fiscal year 2015.
9. Miscellaneous.
The balance sheet, inventory, profit and loss account for the fiscal year 2014, general and special reports of both the Board and the Auditors for the fiscal year 2014, consolidated profit and loss account, consolidated balance sheet and relevant Auditors’ report, as well as the list of shareholders, will be made available to the shareholders at Byblos Bank Headquarters in Ashrafieh, Elias Sarkis Avenue, during the regular business hours 16 days before the meeting.

The shareholders of Byblos Bank S.A.L. are invited to attend the extraordinary general assembly to be held at Byblos Bank Headquarters in Ashrafieh, Elias Sarkis Avenue, at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, 15 May 2015, in order to discuss and decide on the matters listed on the following agenda: - Insertion of article 34 bis in the Bank’s Articles of Association. - Miscellaneous.

In reference to the announcement issued by BLOM Bank SAL related to the distribution of dividends for the holders of shares on record as at April 22, 2015, the Beirut Stock Exchange declares that the Ex-dividend date of the mentioned shares is April 20, 2015.

The Board of Directors of Holcim (Liban) S.A.L. invites the shareholders to attend an Ordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday May 28, 2015 at Le Royal Hotel – Dbayeh to discuss the following agenda: - Approve the report of the Board of Directors for the year ended December 31, 2014. - Approve the report of the Auditors for the year ended December 31, 2014. - Approve the Balance Sheet and Income Statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 and give the Board of Directors complete clearance for the business of this year. - Approve the report of the Board of directors produced according to Article 158 of the Code of Commerce.- Approve the Auditors’ report produced according to Article 158 of the Code of Commerce. - Elect members to the Board of Directors. - Nominate Auditors for the fiscal year 2015 and fix their fees.- Distribute Dividends. - Give authorization to the directors in accordance with the provisions of article 29 of the by-laws.
To attend the meeting, owners of bearer shares must present to the company, at its offices in Heri or Dbayeh, at least five days before the meeting, their shares or receipts of evidence that proof that they deposited their shares in authorized banks.  Owners of nominal shares and owners of bearer shares whose shares are deposited at the company against certificate of deposits, must register their names in the company's register within the same period.

The shareholders of Bank of Beirut S.A.L. are invited to attend an Annual Ordinary General Assembly Meeting to be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday April 24, 2015, at the Bank's Head Office, Foch St, Beirut Downtown to study the following agenda: 1- Approve the reports of the Board of Directors for the fiscal year 2014. 2- Approve the Auditors’ reports for the fiscal year 2014. 3- Approve the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss accounts of the fiscal year 2014. 4- Appropriate the bank’s profits for the year 2014. 5- Discharge the chairman and members of the Board of Directors in respect of activities performed during the fiscal year 2014. 6- Give the members of the Board of Directors the authorizations stipulated in articles 158 & 159 of the Lebanese Commercial Code and the authorization stipulated in Article 152 of the Cash and credit Code. 7- Other subjects.

Reference to the announcement issued by Bank Audi SAL related to the distribution of dividends for the holders of shares on record as at April 14, 2015, the Beirut Stock Exchange declares that the Ex-dividend date of the mentioned shares is April 8, 2015.

On the occasion of Good Friday and Easter there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on the following days: April 3, 6, 10 & 13, 2015.

Bank Audi s.a.l’s Audited Consolidated Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2014 (including the Auditors’ report and accompanying notes) can be downloaded from the Company’s website http://www.bankaudigroup.com/

Due to a technical issue, the trading session of today, March 02, 2015 will be rescheduled as follows:  -  Pre-opening phase: till 10:00 a.m.  -  Opening: 10:00 a.m.  -  Continuous trading session: from 10:00 a.m. till 12:30 p.m.  -  Closing: 12:30 p.m.

On the Occasion of St. Maroun's Day, there will be no trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange on February 09, 2015.

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to accept the listing, trading and pricing of the /3,000,000/ Non-Cumulative, Perpetual, Redeemable Preferred Shares Class (J), issued by Bank of Beirut SAL in the official market of the stock exchange.  Trading is scheduled to start on Wednesday, February 11, 2015.

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to list, as of February 11, 2015, an additional /722,264/ GDRs linked to the shares of Bank Audi SAL in the official market of the Stock Exchange. These GDRs will be added to the previously listed /115,515,853/ GDRs, therefore, the total number of listed GDRs linked to the shares of Bank Audi SAL becomes /116,238,117/.  The details related to the conditions of pricing, trading, settlement and clearance of the newly listed GDRs are the same as those of the previously listed ones.

The board of Directors of Banque BEMO S.A.L. invites the shareholders to attend the General Assembly Meeting that will be held at 9:00 am on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at the Bank's Head office in Riad Al Solh- Assayli bldg- 7th Floor to discuss the following agenda: - Elect new members to the Board of Directors.  - Other subjects.  Shareholders who want to participate in this General Assembly Meeting have to abide by the bank’s By-Laws and by the current laws and regulations.

The Beirut Stock Exchange decided to de-list, as of the end of the trading session of Monday January 12, 2015 the Lebanese Republic Eurobonds Issue labeled Series number 53 worth USD /250.000.000/ carrying an Interest rate of 5,875% and maturity on January 15, 2015.