2PointZero Group Completes Majority Acquisition of Italy-based ISEM Packaging Group for AED 704 Million
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates–(ANTARA/Business Wire)– 2PointZero Group PJSC (ADX: 2PointZero), a next-generation investment company focusing on the energy and consumer sectors, today announced that they have officially completed the transaction to acquire a majority stake in ISEM. ISEM is a leading European packaging group serving the beauty, fashion, luxury goods, nutrition, and other sectors. The AED 704 million transaction was executed through a combination of secondary and primary capital allocated to accelerate organic and non-organic growth.
2PointZero Group now holds 60.8% of ISEM’s shares, while Peninsula Capital and minority investors hold the remaining 39.2%. This acquisition marks the start of a strategic partnership between 2PointZero and Peninsula. The partner companies will jointly strengthen ISEM’s leadership position by focusing on category and geographic expansion, deploying AI and digital technology across the business—from manufacturing to client operations—and supporting targeted acquisitions and mergers to broaden ISEM’s industry footprint and product capabilities.
Samia Bouazza, CEO of 2PointZero Group, said: “The completion of this transaction marks an important milestone in advancing our global growth ambitions and building a scalable platform in the packaging industry. Packaging will be our sixth consumer-focused vertical. During our visit to ISEM facilities, I was very 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: “Our entry into packaging comes as the sector consistently demonstrates strong CAGR growth across sub-segments such as food, pharmaceuticals, and luxury goods. With our track record in strategic acquisitions and mergers, AI deployment, and operational integration, we are well positioned to support ISEM in accelerating its international expansion, while expanding the business in primary and secondary packaging and delivering long-term benefit to our shareholders.”
The closing of the transaction clearly marks 2PointZero Group’s expansion into packaging, establishing its sixth consumer-focused vertical while complementing its existing beauty and apparel businesses. ISEM Group, based in Italy and founded in 1949 with headquarters in Bologna, is a leading highly automated company that reinforces the “Made in Italy” brand identity. ISEM is internationally known for quality, innovation, and partnerships with luxury clients such as LVMH, Kiko, Gucci, L’Oréal, Puig, and Coty Lancaster. ISEM’s product lines include rigid boxes, folding cartons, tissue paper, and dust covers. The company operates 11 manufacturing plants totalling more than 100,000 m² in area.
Borja Prado, Founding Partner of Peninsula Capital, commented: “The completion of this transaction marks the beginning of an exciting new phase for ISEM. The group has established itself as the preferred packaging partner for the most demanding luxury clients in the world. This investment will provide ISEM with capital, global reach, and strategic support to accelerate its expansion further. Partnering with 2PointZero brings complementary capabilities that we believe will be transformative, not only for ISEM but also for its clients. We look forward to building the next chapter together.”
Francesco Pintucci, CEO of ISEM Packaging Group, commented: “Today marks the start of a new chapter for the Group. The Group can now offer our clients: larger scale without sacrificing the precision and personal commitment that differentiates ISEM. The group’s human resources, expertise, and relationships with leading luxury fashion houses around the world remain at the core of all we do. Together with 2PointZero and Peninsula, ISEM has a platform to bring those offerings to the global level. I am proud of what we have built in a very short time and grateful to the entrepreneurs, colleagues, and everyone who has been part of our remarkable journey.”
The deal was advised by Hogan Lovells as legal counsel to 2PointZero and Peninsula Capital on M&A and FDI matters for the buyer side, as well as antitrust issues. Legance assisted Peninsula Capital with its reinvestment in ISEM and the shareholder agreement with 2PointZero Group, while Van Campen Liem advised Peninsula on deal structuring. Gatti Pavesi Bianchi Ludovici and Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer acted as legal counsel to the seller in the sale process.
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