The executive team of the “2 Point Zero” group has announced its intention to present a proposal for a new profit distribution policy framework starting in 2027 to the group’s board of directors. This comes after the strategic acquisition of the “Multiply” group, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, along with its subsidiaries “2 Point Zero Holding LLC” and “Food Holding LLC,” which are still pending approval from regulatory authorities.
By merging “Multiply,” “2 Point Zero,” and “Food Holding” into a single structure, the company will create a major entity with assets amounting to 120 billion dirhams, focusing on the energy and consumer sectors. Its operations will span over 85 countries, positioning it as one of the largest investment firms listed in Abu Dhabi while maintaining a balanced and diversified portfolio aimed at delivering robust performance across various market cycles.
Samia Bouazza, CEO and General Manager of the “Multiply” group, who will also take on the role of CEO for “2 Point Zero,” emphasized the commitment to generating sustainable and long-term value for shareholders. She indicated that the company aims to achieve a 35% growth in net income in 2026, excluding changes in fair value, bolstered by stronger operational performance across its sectors and enhanced integration within the group.
Furthermore, she mentioned that the proposal for the profit distribution policy would be submitted to the board in a manner that ensures the company’s capital allocation framework delivers attractive returns to shareholders while supporting disciplined and thoughtful expansion.
She highlighted the strength of the balance sheet, which includes 10 billion dirhams in cash at the group level, supported by holdings in listed equities valued at 31.5 billion dirhams, along with a healthy debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25. This financial position provides the company with the ability to undertake significant global strategic acquisitions while maintaining regular and attractive distributions for shareholders.
Bouazza reiterated that the “2 Point Zero” group would operate with flexibility and robust financial and operational capabilities, establishing itself as a global investment platform, continually allocating capital where it yields the highest long-term value.
The adoption of the profit distribution policy framework reflects the group’s strength and strategic vision for achieving sustainable growth and generating long-lasting value by balancing stable returns with reinvestment in high-potential sectors.
The “2 Point Zero” group anticipates benefits from vertical integration, inter-sector synergy, and operational excellence supported by artificial intelligence technologies, alongside accessing significant growth opportunities to ensure outstanding performance and create AI-driven value.
Upon completion of the transaction and receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals, “2 Point Zero” expects the free float of shares available for trading to reach 39%. This is likely to significantly enhance the stock’s liquidity, broaden the institutional investor base, and support an increase in the relative weight of the stock within leading global and local indices, including the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, the general index of the Abu Dhabi Securities Market, and the FADX 15 Index.