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THE STRATEGIC ASSET

Politra’s core investment portfolio is centered around a 44.04% stake in Eurocash, a publicly traded company on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. Eurocash is a market leader in Poland’s FMCG sector, supporting a network of over 15,500 stores. Through its position on the Supervisory Board, Politra ensures that Eurocash maintains strong governance, ethical standards and continues its growth trajectory in the Polish market.

THE COMPANY IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES AND MAINTAINING STRONG PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS ITS EXTENSIVE NETWORK.

Eurocash is one of Poland’s largest FMCG distribution companies, providing wholesale and retail services to over 15,500 independent stores across the country. With a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and customer service, Eurocash operates through a diverse portfolio of businesses, including wholesale distribution, retail franchises, and digital platforms. Listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, Eurocash has become a leader in the Polish retail market, delivering a turnover of €6.7 billion in 2023. The company is dedicated to supporting local businesses and maintaining strong partnerships across its extensive network.

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Eurocash

Eurocash is one of Poland’s largest FMCG distribution companies, providing wholesale and retail services to over 15,500 independent stores across the country. With a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and customer service, Eurocash operates through a diverse portfolio of businesses, including wholesale distribution, retail franchises, and digital platforms. Listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, Eurocash has become a leader in the Polish retail market, delivering a turnover of €6.7 billion in 2023. The company is dedicated to supporting local businesses and maintaining strong partnerships across its extensive network.

How we did it?
In 2003, Politra executed a Management Buyout (MBO) of Eurocash from Jeronimo Martins, subsequently listing Eurocash on the Warsaw Stock Exchange in 2005. Eurocash embarked on a series of strategic takeovers, including Delikatesy Centrum, KDWT, McLane Poland, PayUp, Batna, Premium Distributors, PolCater, Tradis Distribution Group, Kolporter FMCG, Inmedio, Frisco.pl, Firma Rogala, FHC-2, Polska Dystrybucja Alkoholi, EKO Holding S.A., Mila S.A., and Partner Sp. z o.o. These acquisitions propelled Eurocash to become a market leader in FMCG wholesale distribution, securing its position as the 8th largest company in Poland. With sales having grown from 250 million EUR at the time of the MBO, to over 6.5 billion EUR, and approximately 19,000 employees.

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