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Abu Dhabi-based IHC said on Friday it has increased its stake in Invictus Investment Company to about 40 per cent after acquiring an additional 17.5 per cent holding in a transaction valued at roughly Dhs420m.
The investment was made through the purchase of 196 million shares in a major block trade, lifting IHC’s total shareholding in Invictus to approximately 40 per cent, the company said.
Invictus Investment Company operates across global trade corridors covering food commodities, industrial inputs, logistics and supply chain solutions.
The company reported strong growth across its international operations, delivering its highest financial performance to date.
Invictus posts robust growth in H1 2025
In H1 2025, Invictus posted a 164 per cent year-on-year increase in EBITDA to Dhs189.7m, while revenue rose 43 per cent to Dhs6.1 bn, marking its strongest half-year performance since listing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in 2022.
Total equity increased to Dhs1.3 bn. The company expanded its geographic footprint to 65 countries, entering 10 new markets during the period and advancing acquisitions to strengthen its midstream and downstream capabilities.
IHC said the additional investment reflects its confidence in Invictus’ long-term growth trajectory and aligns with its strategy of backing globally integrated platforms operating in sectors critical to economic stability.
IHC move reflects support for high-performing businesses
“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,” said Syed Basar Shueb, chief executive of IHC. “This investment reinforces IHC’s commitment to supporting high-performing businesses that deliver resilience, innovation and value across global markets.”
Amir Daoud Abdellatif, chief executive of Invictus Investment Company, said the increased investment was a vote of confidence in the company’s strategy and execution. “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,” he said.
The transaction strengthens IHC’s exposure to sectors supporting critical economic infrastructure worldwide, the company said.
