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3.6 billion dirhams in group net profits "2 Point Zero" During 2025

ABU DHABI, 6th February, 2020 (WAM) – 2 Point Zero Group, the Abu Dhabi-based investment holding company, today announced its results for the fiscal year 2025, recording a strong growth in revenues of 311%, which led to achieving net profits at the group level of 3.6 billion dirhams during the year, reflecting the consolidation of financial results for only one month following the merger with 2 Point Zero and Food Holding.

The year also witnessed the completion of the sale of PAL Refrigeration Holding, resulting in a net gain of AED 2.7 billion from the sale.

Net profits from the group’s companies increased by 158%, driven by the consolidation of the results of “Tandam”, “2 Point Zero” and “Ghudha Holding”, in addition to strong growth across various sectors.

The reported net profit of AED 3.6 billion includes unrealized revaluation gains of AED 0.1 billion resulting from underlying investments and market fluctuations.

The group continues to enhance integration and digital transformation initiatives across all its sectors in a way that supports operational efficiency and enhances revenue momentum.

The group’s revenues increased by 311% year-on-year to reach 7 billion dirhams, driven by organic growth and the consolidation of the results of Tendam, 2 Point Zero and Food Holding. The blended gross profit margin also maintained its strong level at 49%, confirming the sustainability of profitability across the core business portfolio.

The 2 Point Zero Group maintained the strength of its balance sheet, supported by a cash balance of 9.2 billion dirhams and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25. The implementation of its long-term strategy continues to achieve tangible results, as the group builds a diversified investment portfolio across its main sectors, and works to seize high-return investment opportunities through its investment arm. The markets portfolio also concluded the fourth quarter with a valuation of 64 billion dirhams, compared to an initial investment of 48 billion dirhams.

His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the “2 Point Zero” Group, said that the year 2025 represented a turning point in the group’s journey, with the achievement of strong results, and the successful completion of the merger process to unify the activities under the umbrella of the “2 Point Zero” Group, in addition to the noticeable expansion in the size and scope of the business, indicating that this performance The strategic position of the group reflects the thoughtful approach that has been adopted across its portfolio.

His Highness added that, thanks to its presence in more than 85 countries, the group has all the qualifications that allow it to make optimal use of global growth engines across various markets and sectors in the long term. Based on its location in the UAE, the group enjoys high competitiveness, in light of the strong growth of non-oil foreign trade, whose value has exceeded the trillion dollar mark, and the great development that the country is witnessing in terms of adopting artificial intelligence technologies, which supports an open economic environment linked to global markets.

He praised the continuous efforts made by the work teams in the various companies of the group, in addition to the continued trust and constructive cooperation with our partners around the world. They are pivotal elements in supporting the implementation of our ambitious development strategies.

His Highness pointed out that the disciplined employment of artificial intelligence and advanced data capabilities contributes to enhancing the quality of decision-making, opening new revenue horizons, and supporting efficient and responsible growth, while these pillars together enhance the group’s ability to grow with discipline and achieve sustainable, long-term value for shareholders.

For her part, Her Excellency Maryam bint Mohammed Al Muhairi, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, said that the year 2025 represents a pivotal step in the path of our long-term strategy, as we work to expand the scope of our presence in sectors that directly affect daily life and shape the features of future economies, from energy to consumer product systems and artificial intelligence.

She pointed to communicating with a focus on building globally scalable platforms, strengthening strategic partnerships, and supporting vital supply chains in the food, energy and mineral sectors, while our priority focuses on achieving thoughtful and competitive growth globally, which translates into sustainable value for shareholders and a tangible positive impact on the markets and communities in which we operate.

Al Muhairi added that as we look to the next stage, our focus will be directed towards continuing to expand the scope of our business, enhancing our global reach, and accelerating the pace of growth.

For her part, Samia Bouazza, CEO of the group, said that despite the consolidation of business results for only one month following the merger, the “2 Point Zero” group recorded a growth in revenues of 311% during the year 2025 to reach 7 billion dirhams, which reflects strong performance across various sectors, especially the retail, mining and media sectors.

She pointed out that, in view of the next stage, optimism prevails about the prospects of the global economy, in light of the flexibility of consumption levels, especially in Asia, the strength of the American economy, and the trends of market liberalization in Europe, pointing out that the accelerated investments in transformation in the energy and infrastructure sector provide multiple opportunities for the group in the fields of mining and energy, through the companies “International Resources Holding” and “Elsewedy.”

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