MHP, the largest poultry producer in Ukraine, is preparing to acquire a processing plant from the company “Agrol”, which specializes in poultry meat production. The deal is expected to be worth at least $5 million. To finalize the transaction, the agribusiness holding has already submitted documents to the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine for approval of the asset concentration.
This is reported by Business • Media
Details of the Deal and Features of the Production Facilities
The agreement involves the purchase of only the processing facilities of “Agrol”. Other assets, including poultry houses and production facilities for raising birds, will remain the property of the previous owner. Thus, the company “Agrol” will continue its operations in the market regardless of the new changes in ownership structure.
“Agrol” has been operating since 2000 and owns two poultry farms in the Lviv region. The company’s revenue in 2024 amounted to ₴1.8 billion. The subject of the deal is a modern processing plant built between 2018 and 2021, equipped with lines for slaughtering, processing, packaging, and freezing poultry.
Strategic Importance of the Investment for MHP
According to experts, the main factor for MHP’s investment is the advantageous logistical location of the plant near the border with the European Union, particularly Poland. This allows for optimized supply routes and increased production efficiency. An additional advantage is the ability to utilize the already established sales channels developed by the company “Agrol”.
MHP notes that the acquisition of this facility is viewed as a contribution to the development of business resilience and support for food security in Ukraine. The investment will also contribute to further strengthening the company’s position in European poultry meat markets.