EGC Agri Capital A.S. (Turkiye)

Egeli & Co. Agriculture Investment Trust, also known as EGCYO or EGC Agri Capital, is a venture capital company based in Istanbul, Turkey. It was founded in 1994 and became part of the Egeli & Co. Financial Services Group in 2004. The company's shares are traded on the Borsa Istanbul under the ticker EGCYO. EGC Agri Capital was established in response to the growing importance of the agricultural sector in Turkey. With the depletion of natural resources, environmental destruction, and the emergence of diseases related to nutrition, the company recognizes the need for a sustainable food supply. Turkey's favorable geographical location and increasing investment potential in agriculture further highlight the significance of the sector. EGC Agri Capital aims to provide qualified investors with opportunities to benefit from the growth potential in the Turkish agricultural sector. The company focuses on institutionalizing the agricultural sector and aims to contribute to the national economy by making investments that promise sustainable returns. It also prioritizes transparency and safety in its operations while emphasizing growth. EGC Agri Capital has a well-established corporate governance system to ensure efficient management and strategic decision-making. EGC Agri Capital has made several investments in the agricultural industry. It acquired all the shares of Bati Agriculture Investments in 2011 and purchased 90.05% of the shares of Doga Agriculture in 2012, eventually acquiring full ownership. In 2012, the company became a 43.61% partner in Tolina Tarım Hayvancılık ve Gıda Ürünleri Tic. ve San. A.Ş, a dairy farm. It also included Yaprak Süt ve Besi Çiftlikleri San. Ve Tic. A.Ş as a long-term security investment. The mission of EGC Agri Capital is to maximize shareholder value through investments in the agriculture industry. Its vision is to transform the Turkish agriculture industry into a transparent and reliable alternative investment platform through good governance principles.