2PointZero Group has successfully acquired a majority share in ISEM, a European packaging giant, for $191 million (AED 704 million).
The deal, funded through a mix of secondary and primary capital, is aimed at driving both organic and inorganic growth for the company.
2PointZero Group now holds 60.8 percent of ISEM, while Peninsula Capital and minority investors own the remaining 39.2 percent. This marks the start of a strategic partnership between 2PointZero and Peninsula.
According to the statement, the partners will reinforce ISEM’s leadership position with a focus on category and geographic expansion, embedding AI and digital technology across the business, from manufacturing to client operations, and supporting targeted M&A to extend ISEM’s industrial footprint and product capabilities.
Samia Bouazza CEO – 2PointZero Group
“The completion of this transaction marks an important step in advancing our global growth ambitions and establishing a scalable platform in the packaging industry. Packaging will become our sixth consumer-focused vertical. During our visit to ISEM’s facilities, I was particularly impressed by the level of automation, advanced robotics assembly, and state-of-the-art facilities, which drive operational efficiency, consistency, and margin strength.”
Bouazza added that, “Our entry into packaging is due to the sector continuing to deliver strong CAGR growth across multiple sub-segments, such as food, pharmaceuticals, and luxury. With our track record in strategic M&A, AI deployment, and operational integration, we are well-positioned to support ISEM in accelerating its international expansion, while expanding across both primary and secondary packaging and delivering long-term returns for our shareholders.”
The closing of this transaction clearly represents an expansion into packaging by 2PointZero Group, establishing its sixth consumer-focused vertical whilst complementing its existing beauty and apparel businesses.
Francesco Pintucci, CEO of ISEM Packaging Group, commented that, “With 2PointZero and Peninsula, ISEM has the platform to take that offer global. I am proud of what we have built in a very short time and thank the entrepreneurs, my friends and part of our incredible journey, all Groups’ people and all our stakeholders, clients, suppliers, for their important support.”
