Abu dhabi: IHC, a global investment company, today announced an increase in its stake in Invictus Investment Company PLC to around 40 percent. This move was made through the acquisition of 196 million shares, representing an additional 17.50 percent stake, in a substantial big block trade valued at approximately AED420 million.
According to Emirates News Agency, Invictus Investment Company operates across global trade corridors, engaging in food commodities, industrial inputs, logistics, and supply chain solutions. The company's diversified model and expanding international operations have established it as a key player in global trade flows and supply chain resilience.
In the first half of 2025, Invictus Investment reported a 164 percent year-on-year increase in EBITDA, reaching AED189.7 million, and a 43 percent rise in revenue, totaling AED6.1 billion. This marked the company's best half-year performance since its ADX listing in 2022. Additionally, total equity increased to AED1.3 billion, further bolstering the company's financial resilience. Invictus also expanded its presence to 65 countries, entering 10 new markets in the first half of 2025, while making strategic acquisitions to enhance its midstream and downstream capabilities.
IHC's AED420 million investment underscores its confidence in Invictus Investment Company's long-term potential and strengthens its strategic exposure to sectors crucial for global economic stability. Invictus' integrated trading platform and growing international footprint align with IHC's strategy of supporting companies that enable essential supply networks and deliver sustainable value.
Syed Basar Shueb, CEO of IHC, commented, "Increasing our shareholding in Invictus Investment Company underscores our conviction in its strategic direction and its expanding role in global trade and supply chain ecosystems. As international demand for integrated trading solutions continues to rise, Invictus is positioned for exceptional long-term growth. This investment reinforces IHC's commitment to supporting high-performing businesses that deliver resilience, innovation, and value across global markets."
Amir Daoud Abdellatif, CEO of Invictus Investment Company PLC, added, "The increased investment from IHC is a clear testament to the strength of our long-term strategy and the consistency with which we have delivered against it. The progress achieved by Invictus Investment across financial performance, operational scale, and strategic expansion reinforces our confidence in the direction we are taking and our optimism for the future."
This additional investment enhances IHC's global portfolio and advances its strategy of building influential positions in sectors that support critical economic infrastructure worldwide. The share purchase was executed through a major big block trade, resulting in IHC holding approximately 40 percent of the total issued shares of Invictus Investment Company PLC.