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RNS Number : 1112H  Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C.  11 November 2025

  Media Release - Tuesday 11 November 2025

Alba Discloses its Financial Results for the Third Quarter and 9 Months of
2025

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Q3 & 9 Months 2025 Financial Performance

Manama, Bahrain - [11 November 2025]: Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) (Ticker
Code: ALBH), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, has reported a
Profit of BD67.3 million (US$179 million) for the third quarter of 2025, up by
23% Year-over-Year (YoY), versus a Profit of BD54.5 million (US$145 million)
for the same period in 2024. The Company reported Basic and Diluted Earnings
per Share of fils 48 for Q3 2025 versus Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
of fils 39 for the same period in 2024. The Total Comprehensive Income for Q3
2025 stood at BD67.5 million (US$179.4 million) versus Total Comprehensive
Income for the third quarter of 2024 of BD51 million (US$135.6 million) - up
by 32% YoY. Gross Profit for Q3 2025 was BD98 million (US$260.8 million)
versus BD80.5 million (US$214 million) for the same period in 2024 - up by 22%
YoY. With regards to the Revenue from contracts with customers in Q3 2025,
Alba generated BD449.4 million (US$1,195.3 million) versus BD433.5 million
(US$1,152.8 million) in Q3 2024 - up by 4% YoY.

 

With regards to the nine months of 2025, Alba has reported a Profit of BD110
million (US$292.4 million), down by 25% YoY, versus a Profit of BD147.5
million (US$392.2 million) for the same period in 2024. The Company reported
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share of fils 78 for the nine months of 2025
versus Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share of fils 104 for the same period in
2024. Alba's Total Comprehensive Income for the nine months of 2025 was BD106
million (US$282.2 million), down by 27% YoY, compared to a Total Comprehensive
Income of BD145.3 million (US$386.5 million) in the same period of 2024. Gross
Profit for the nine months of 2025 was BD190.7 million (US$507.2 million)
versus BD234 million (US$622 million) in the same period of 2024 - down by 18%
YoY. Alba generated in the nine months of 2025 Revenue from contracts with
customers of BD1,292.4 million (US$3,437.3 million) versus BD1,175 million
(US$3,125 million) in the same period of 2024 - up by 10% YoY.

 

Total Equity as of 30 September 2025 stood at BD1,978 million (US$5,260.4
million), up by 3%, versus BD1,924 million (US$5,117 million) as of 31
December 2024. Alba's Total Assets as of 30 September 2025 were BD2,635
million (US$7,008 million) versus BD2,673.4 million (US$7,110 million) as of
31 December 2024 - down by 1%.

 

 

 

Market Fundamentals [Based on Market Intelligence]

Aluminium Market Dynamics: Limited Demand Growth, Balanced Supply (For more
insights, please visit Alba's Investor Relations Presentation]

 

§ Global Economic Growth remains passive with Q3 showing only modest
improvement amid persistent trade tensions and weak sentiment.

§ Tariffs continue to constrain global aluminium demand, particularly in the
US, where higher import costs and a widening trade deficit have slowed GDP
growth.

§ Persistent trade tensions and tariffs continue to weigh on the Global
Aluminium Demand, resulting in year-on-year (YoY) declines across most
regions. North America, Europe, and the Middle East all posted lower
consumption, while China remained the exception, achieving modest growth
through targeted stimulus.

§ On the Supply side, capacity constraints in China and a slow recovery in
other regions limited global output growth to just 1% YoY.

§ This supply discipline, combined with subdued demand, has kept the market
in equilibrium, neither significantly oversupplied nor undersupplied, but
increasingly sensitive to shifts in policy and macroeconomic conditions

§ Market Balance: As Chinese production is growing at a slower pace than
consumption (while maintaining its annual cap of 45 million tonnes), the
global market is showing a surplus of 48,000 MT including China and 27,000 MT
excluding China.

 

Aluminium Market Pricing & Inventories

§ LME Price averaged US$2,617/t in Q3 2025 (+10% YoY). Prices remained
volatile, ranging from a low of US$2,545/t to a high of US$2,736/t, driven by
a weaker US dollar, expectations of monetary easing, and persistent supply
tightness amid resilient demand.

§ Premiums were mixed year-over-year: US Midwest rose while Rotterdam and MJP
fell sharply on weak demand.

§ LME Inventories declined 35% YoY to 513,000 MT, with two-thirds of stocks
of Russian origin, highlighting ongoing market dislocation and supply
challenges.

Alba's Q3 Operational Highlights

§ Sales volume reached 413,636 MT, down by 4% YoY, reflecting a softer market
demand. Net Finished Production was up by 3% YoY to reach 412,757 MT,
demonstrating operational efficiency.

§ Value Added Sales (VAP) averaged 77% of total shipments, up by 2 percentage
points YoY (317,996 MT in Q3'25 vs. 311,263 MT in Q3'24).

§ Strategic Initiatives

o  Delivered US$78.52 million in savings under e-Al Hassalah, surpassing the
2025 target of US$60 million.

o  Strengthened partnerships by renewing the alumina supply agreement with
Hydro and collaborating with Derasat on environmental initiatives.

o  Pursued growth opportunities by signing an MoU with Metallurgical
Industries Holding Co. for potential alumina refinery.

Aluminium Market Outlook: Navigating Uncertainty and Shifting Trade Dynamics
[Based on Market Intelligence]

§ Aluminium market fundamentals remain robust, but price and premium trends
will be shaped by ongoing trade negotiations, supply risks, and regional
demand shifts.

§ Near-term LME prices are projected to range between US$2,600/t and
US$2,700/t

 

Alba 2025 Priorities

§ In alignment with Bahrain's 2060 Net-Zero Vision, Alba is embedding
sustainability across its entire value chain - from raw material sourcing to
product delivery - to minimise environmental impact.

§ The Company is targeting to exceed its 2024 record Net Finished Production
of 1,622,261 MT while delivering e-Al Hassalah savings of US$60 million in
2025, progressing toward a US$150 million goal by 2026.

§ Alba is leveraging industry-leading certifications, including ASI,
EcoVadis, and Low-Carbon Aluminium EternAl™, to penetrate new markets and
accelerate value-added sales growth.

§ The Company is driving circularity through the construction of Alba Daiki
Sustainable Solutions for aluminium dross processing, scheduled for completion
by September 2026.

§ The Company aims to complete Class 3 Feasibility Study for the New
Replacement Line (NRL). Furthermore, the Board has approved on 11 November
2025 to proceed with the Bankable Feasibility Study for the NRL.

Commenting on the Company's performance for the third quarter of 2025, the
Chairman of Alba's Board of Directors, Khalid Al Rumaihi stated: "Alba's Q3
performance, 23% year-on-year profit growth, underscores our resilience and
disciplined execution. We are not only delivering strong financial performance
but also embedding sustainability across our operations, aligned with
Bahrain's 2060 Net-Zero Vision. Our priority is future-proofing Alba through
capacity expansion, circularity, and innovation to ensure long-term value for
our shareholders and stakeholders."

Alba's Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Baqali, added: "While market headwinds
impacted nine-month profit, our revenue growth and progress on e-Al Hassalah
savings reflect our ability to adapt and thrive. Beyond financials, achieving
41 million safe working hours and earning a 5-Star rating from the British
Safety Council underlines our commitment to safety and people - the true
drivers of our performance."

Alba Management will hold a conference call on Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 3
PM Bahrain Time to discuss the Company's financial and operational performance
for Q3 2025 and outline its strategic priorities moving forward.

ENDS

 

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About Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)

[Ticker: ALBH]

 

A Global Aluminium Leader: At plus-1.62 million metric tonnes per annum (mtpa)
(2024), Alba is a world-leading aluminium smelter with a proud 50-year legacy
in operational excellence, safety, environmental responsibility, and community
development.

Trusted Partner: A cornerstone of the Bahrain's economy, Alba produces
high-quality aluminium, including standard and value-added products, which are
exported to over 280 customers globally. With sales' offices in Europe
(Zurich), Asia (Singapore), and a subsidiary in the U.S., Alba is a reliable
partner on the world stage. Alba is dually listed on Bahrain Bourse and London
Stock Exchange and its shareholders are Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company
B.S.C. © (69.38%), Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) (20.62%) and
General Public (10%). Alba prioritises the highest quality standards,
reflected in its certifications: ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment),
ISO 27001 (information security), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety),
and ISO 18788 (security operations management). Additionally, Alba
demonstrates its commitment to responsible manufacturing through
certifications like IATF 16949 (automotive quality), ISO 22301 (business
continuity management), ASI Performance and Chain of Custody Standards, and a
top 1% Platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis.

Pioneering Sustainability: As the first aluminium smelter in the Middle East,
Alba is central to Bahrain's thriving downstream aluminium sector,
contributing significantly to the Kingdom's GDP. Committed to social
responsibility, Alba employs a workforce that is 87% Bahrainis (2024) and
invests heavily in employee training and development. Alba also plays a
crucial role in the Aluminium Downstream Park, therefore increasing the
contribution of non-oil sectors to the GDP of Bahrain. Alba has been
recognised for its initiatives to produce Aluminium responsibly through awards
such as Top ESG performer in Bahrain by ESG Invest, Safeguard Label from
Bureau Veritas and Best Corporate Governance Award by Ethical Boardroom.

 

Recognised for its environmental practices, social contributions, and
corporate governance, Alba launched a comprehensive ESG Roadmap in 2022
focusing on 6 priority areas: (1) Decarbonisation, (2) Green Energy &
Aluminium, (3) Circular Economy & Secondary Aluminium, (4) Employee
Welfare, (5) Collaboration & Partnership and (6) Transparency,
Communications & Due Diligence. Since its inception, Alba has invested
into numerous environment, sustainable and socio-economic development projects
that have had a positive impact on the society. Alba's first-of-its-kind
US$37.5 million zero-waste Spent Pot Lining Treatment Plant, Power Station 5
Block 4 Project, and the upcoming +6 MW Solar Farm Project are tangible
initiatives aligned with Bahrain's Net Zero Carbon Targets by 2060 led by HRH
the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain. Specifically, Alba's PS5 Block
4 is a new 680.9-megawatt (MW) combined-cycle power plant that expands the
existing PS5 facility. Block 4 has increased the nameplate capacity of PS5
Complex from 1,800 MW to 2,481 MW and is reducing the Company's overall GHG
emissions intensity ratio by 0.5 tonnes of CO(2) per 1 tonne of aluminium
produced. In a significant step towards its ESG goals, particularly its
commitment to a circular economy and secondary aluminium, Alba introduced
EternAl(TM), its new line of low-carbon aluminium products. Launched in June
2025, EternAl offers two product series with multiple variations to meet
diverse customer needs: one featuring recycled content, and the other
integrating verified in-house carbon offsets.

Safety First, Always: Guided by the motto "Safety First, Safety Always," Alba
prioritises the well-being of its employees and contractors. The Company
achieved a record-breaking 41 million safe working hours without a lost-time
injury in November 2025. The Company has been recognised internationally for
its excellent Safety and Health track record with awards such as the RoSPA's
Lifetime President and President Awards (10+ Gold Medal Awards), the British
Safety Council's International Safety Award with Merit along with 5-Star Audit
Rating, as well as numerous awards from the National Safety Council (NSC).

 

Alba Stakeholder Engagement Plan

Alba prioritises open communication with all its stakeholders, including the
community, environmental and social groups. Through its Stakeholder Engagement
Plan, the Company proactively addresses environmental and social impacts of
its operations, outlining clear mitigation controls. Alba also maintains an
external Grievance Mechanism accessible through the Code of Conduct, allowing
stakeholders and the public to voice concerns and raise issues.

Scan the above to Alba's Stakeholder Engagement Plan

 

Alba's External Grievance Mechanism

Alba prioritises ethical conduct and environmental responsibility.
Stakeholders, employees, contractors, and the community can confidentially
report any potential breaches of Alba's Code of Conduct or raise concerns
about environmental and social impacts through the Alba Integrity Line
(https://www.albasmelter.com/en/category/code-of-conduct) . This independent,
multilingual hotline operates 24/7 and is accessible via a toll-free phone
number, the company intranet, or the website at www.albasmelter.com
(https://www.albasmelter.com) .

Scan the above to Alba's Code of Conduct

 

For further details, please contact:

Eline Hilal

Director Investor Relations & Insurance

Tel:          (973) 1783 5100

E-mail:    eline.hilal@alba.com.bh (mailto:eline.hilal@alba.com.bh)

Website: www.albasmelter.com (https://www.albasmelter.com)

 

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