IHC has increased its shareholding in Invictus Investment Company PLC to about 40 per cent following the purchase of 196m shares. Moreover, the big block trade was valued at roughly AED420m ($114.3m).
The transaction adds a further 17.5 per cent stake. Therefore, IHC now holds close to 40 per cent of the company’s issued shares. Additionally, the deal reflects a larger strategic position in global trade-linked assets.
Invictus Investment operates across international trade corridors spanning food commodities, industrial inputs, logistics, and supply chain solutions. As a result, its diversified model supports global trade flows and supply chain resilience.
Financial performance and expansion
In the first half of 2025, Invictus Investment reported a 164 per cent year-on-year rise in EBITDA to AED189.7m ($51.7m). Meanwhile, revenue increased 43 per cent year-on-year to AED6.1bn ($1.66bn).
This marked the company’s strongest half-year performance since its ADX listing in 2022. Additionally, total equity climbed to AED1.3bn ($354m), strengthening the balance sheet.
During the same period, the company expanded operations to 65 countries. Consequently, it entered 10 new markets in H1 2025 while advancing acquisitions to enhance midstream and downstream capabilities.
Strategic rationale
IHC said the additional AED420m ($114.3m) investment signals confidence in Invictus Investment Company’s long-term outlook. Moreover, it strengthens exposure to sectors critical to global economic stability.
The move aligns with a strategy focused on supporting essential supply networks and sustainable value creation. Therefore, the investment further deepens IHC’s presence in global trade infrastructure.
Syed Basar Shueb, CEO of IHC, said: “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, said: “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.”
