Hodler Acquires Gyulai Agrár
2021-07-30
Hodler has completed the acquisition of Gyulai Agrár Zrt., an integrated agricultural business in Békés County, Hungary. The transaction involved the consolidation of ownership across more than 200 private shareholders — a former cooperative structure — marking a complex but strategically significant entry into Hungarian agriculture.
Gyulai Agrár operates across more than 1,500 hectares of farmland with a dairy herd of over 700 milking cows, producing approximately 8 million liters of milk annually. The company’s integrated model spans dairy production, livestock farming, and arable operations, complemented by agricultural services including grain drying, storage, and input supply.
The acquisition reflects Hodler’s ability to navigate fragmented ownership structures and professionalise businesses with deep local roots — transforming a multi-owner cooperative legacy into a streamlined, growth-oriented platform.
Hodler Group is a privately held investment holding company focused on food and agriculture investments across Central and Eastern Europe. Hodler Asset Management, part of Hodler Group, operates as a private equity firm managing two funds dedicated to the agri-food sector.
About Gyulai Agrár: Founded in 2000 and based in Békés County, Hungary, Gyulai Agrár Zrt. is an integrated agricultural company operating over 1,500 hectares of farmland with a dairy herd of over 700 milking cows, complemented by livestock, arable, and agricultural service operations.
