EQS-News: AGRANA finalises sale of Leopoldsdorf areal to PCS Holding

EQS-News: AGRANA Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft / Key word(s): Disposal
   AGRANA finalises sale of Leopoldsdorf areal to PCS Holding (news with
   additional features)

   26.06.2026 / 09:59 CET/CEST
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   AGRANA finalises sale of Leopoldsdorf areal to PCS Holding

    

   AGRANA and PCS Holding, owned by the Swiss entrepreneur Peter Spuhler,
   have signed a contract relating to the sale of parts of the former sugar
   mill site in Leopoldsdorf, Marchfeld, in the presence of Lower Austrian
   Provincial Governor, Johanna Mikl-Leitner. Through the acquisition of this
   site covering around 50 hectares, PCS Holding is securing an attractive
   industrial site with long-term potential. Part of the plot of land is
   already leased to the rolling stock manufacturer Stadler who, since March
   2026, has been operating a newly constructed factory building for
   commissioning, certifying and servicing modern rolling stock.
   Specifically, this site is used, among other purposes, to maintain
   Westbahn rapid-transit trains as well as for preparing type tests on the
   double-decker trains operated by Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). AGRANA
   plans to continue using the Leopoldsdorf site as a sugar logistics hub.

   Stephan Büttner, CEO of AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG: “We are delighted about
   the successful sale of the areal, about PCS Holding as our new neighbour
   in future and the associated prospects for the Leopoldsdorf site. For us,
   it wasn’t only the transaction which was a priority during the entire
   divestment process but particularly the question of how the site could
   continue to be used commercially in a practical way and therefore be able
   to make a sustainable contribution to the development of the region.
   That’s why we are particularly pleased to have found a new owner in Peter
   Spuhler who shares this goal. The site provides excellent prerequisites
   for a successful future: Besides its strategically favourable location,
   the areal has a direct connection to the railway network, which also
   provides significant logistical advantages.”

   Erwin Hameseder, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of AGRANA
   Beteiligungs-AG: “Particularly in a geopolitically and commercially
   challenging environment, it is more important than ever to take on
   regional responsibility as well when making challenging decisions. The
   solution we have now found combines AGRANA’s strategic further development
   with new prospects for the future of the Leopoldsdorf site and the entire
   region. I would especially like to express my gratitude to the Provincial
   Governor, Johanna Mikl-Leitner and all those involved who facilitated this
   outcome in the interests of sustainable site development through their
   constructive contributions.”

   Peter Spuhler, owner of PCS Holding: “Austria is an important market for
   us. That is why we are specifically expanding our presence here and have
   already created the capacity for the commissioning, certification and
   servicing of modern rolling stock in Austria by means of a new factory
   building for Stadler. The central location in the heart of Europe, the
   well-developed infrastructure as well as the size and commercial
   importance of the site provide excellent preconditions for sustainable
   investments. We believe this site offers considerable potential for
   future-oriented use and look forward to evaluating the next steps.”

   Johanna Mikl-Leitner, Lower Austrian Provincial Governor: “Just over a
   year ago, there was considerable uncertainty in the region following the
   end of sugar production at the site. Today, we can see how this
   uncertainty has steadily given way to a new sense of confidence and future
   prospects. Concerning PCS Holding, we have a successful international
   entrepreneur investing in Leopoldsdorf and this therefore acts as a strong
   signal both for the Marchfeld region and for Lower Austria. After
   intensive negotiations, AGRANA and PCS Holding have effectivelly paved the
   way for a successful future at the former sugar mill site. This generates
   value added for the region and jobs directly on the local population’s
   doorsteps. Thank you, Peter. Lower Austria and the Marchfeld region are
   delighted to have you on board as an investor and friend. This is great
   news for the region and for the people who live and work here.”

    

   Image (fotocredit: AGRANA)

   Front row (seated, left to right): Stephan Büttner, Peter Spuhler. Back
   row (standing, left to right): Erwin Hameseder, Johanna Mikl-Leitner

    

    

   About AGRANA

   AGRANA converts agricultural raw materials into high-quality foods and
   numerous industrial intermediate products. With around 8,400 employees,
   the two business areas Food & Beverage Solutions and Agricultural
   Commodities & Specialities generate annual Group revenue of approximately
   € 3.2 billion at 50 production sites worldwide. Established in 1988, the
   company is the global market leader in fruit preparations and the world’s
   leading producer (and supplier) of apple juice concentrates and berry
   juice concentrates. AGRANA is the leading sugar company in Central and
   Eastern Europe and a major producer of customised potato, corn and wheat
   starch products as well as of bioethanol.

    

    Media contact at AGRANA Group: Markus Simak | Tel.: +43 1 21137 12084 |
   Email: [email protected]

    

   Media contact at PCS Holding: Marc Meschenmoser | Tel.: +41 76 508 38 37 |
   E-Mail: [1][email protected]

    

    

   This announcement is available at www.agrana.com.

    

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   Additional features:

   File: [2]c AGRANA Vertragsunterzeichnung_Leopoldsdorf_1

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