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London-based European Islamic Investment Bank (EIIB.L) will propose a capital reduction plan next month to enhance returns for its shareholders, after the firm swung back into profit in the 2013 financial year. EIIB will seek shareholder approval for the plan, which could potentially take the shape of a share buyback or a tender offer, during its annual general meeting in June. The firm posted a pre-tax operating profit of 1.5 million pounds in 2013, compared to a 10.1 million pounds loss a year earlier. Under its 2012-2016 strategy, EIIB is restructuring its business by exiting higher-risk private equity investments, seeking more stable income streams such as asset management and advisory services under its EIIB-Rasmala brand.