Ismailia Investments (Atyab) has a portfolio of four brands in chicken and beef
Agthia Group recently announced that it has completed the strategic acquisition of a majority stake in Ismailia Investments (Atyab), an Egyptian producer of frozen processed chicken and beef products.
Through a portfolio of four brands, Atyab caters to the value, economy and premium segments of the Egyptian market. It has a processing capacity of around 70,000 tons per year through its facilities and production lines, including a 60,000sqm manufacturing facility.
The acquisition will enable Agthia to quickly benefit from new revenue streams, cost and revenue synergy opportunities, wider regional and channel expertise, expanded product offerings, and enhanced financial performance and profitability, according to a press communique.
“At Agthia, we are continuing to actively pursue new, scalable opportunities as part of our strategy to establish the company as a food and beverage leader in the MENA region and beyond by 2025,” stated Alan Smith, CEO, Agthia Group.
“The conclusion of this transaction is a key milestone in Atyab’s growth story. The potential of being part of Agthia’s portfolio is very significant and I look forward to working with the group to take Atyab to its next phase of success,” commented Attito Raslan, CEO, Atyab.
Agthia has acquired a majority stake of 75.02% in Ismailia Investments. Atyab’s founder and leader, industry veteran Attito Raslan, will retain a stake in the company and build on his successful track record of growing the business with the backing of Agthia’s financial strength, wide regional reach and industry expertise, a press communiqué concluded.
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