Ezentis lands at the “heart” of the farm: INSTALLATIONS AND MAINTENANCE.
José Elías advances his firm commitment to the poultry sector and places his right-hand person, Anabel López Porta, at the helm of his newly acquired ELIAS EQUIPAMIENTOS GANADEROS (EEG).
Grupo Ezentis, at the initiative of its chairman, businessman José Elías, diversifies its activities with the strategic acquisition of 55.6% of the Seville-based firm, positioning Anabel López Porta as a key figure on the new Board of Directors.
By the NeXusAvicultura Editorial Team
Acquisitions and mergers in Spanish poultry continue apace; in this particular case, the livestock installations sector has woken up to a new and powerful player on the board. In an operation that marks a turning point for the listed company, Grupo Ezentis formalised on 16 October 2025 the acquisition of 55.65% of the share capital of Elías Equipamientos Ganaderos, a benchmark company in Andalusia specialising in the design, installation and maintenance of poultry and pig farms in that region.
The transaction, valued at just over one million euros, is not a mere financial deal; it reflects a calculated diversification strategy by José Elías, multi-millionaire businessman and influencer, who aims to extend Ezentis’s technological and infrastructure know-how into the primary sector — a market that, according to the serial entrepreneur, offers unprecedented modernisation opportunities and energy synergies. Evidence of his interest in understanding the sector includes his conversations with a broiler farmer, with an amateur laying-hen keeper, the purchase of a broiler farm in need of renovation in Valls, and this latest acquisition of EEG, which counts major clients such as Aviserrano among its portfolio.
The rationale: Why a poultry and pig installation company?
Elías Equipamientos Ganaderos is not a high-volume company, but rather one of high efficiency. With a workforce of 30 employees, it closed 2024 with a turnover of €3.4 million and a net profit of €296,405. Financially, it is a prime asset: virtually zero net debt and a clean balance sheet.
However, the real value for Ezentis lies in the poultry and pig business model:
Risk diversification: Ezentis seeks to reduce its dependence on major telecoms companies and construction firms. The agri-food sector is resilient and counter-cyclical, delivering a stable EBITDA that is insulated from technological market fluctuations.
Maintenance as a recurring revenue stream: Modern farms operate non-stop, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and while many poultry farmers are highly hands-on, no one can be an expert in every piece of equipment inside a farm building. A breakdown in climate control or feeding systems is critical. EEG stands out for its 24-hour emergency service, which generates a constant cash flow and builds far stronger client loyalty than simple equipment sales alone.
Transaction details: a “smart acquisition” model
The acquisition has been structured under a mixed model designed to ensure continuity and commitment from the founding team. Ezentis has paid 50% of the consideration in cash and the remaining 50% through the delivery of shares in the company itself.
Furthermore, the agreement includes a long-term roadmap: Ezentis plans to acquire additional tranches of 5% per year until reaching 75.65% of total share capital. This scheme, as outlined by José Elías himself, is designed to align the interests of the acquired company’s founders with those of the parent group, incentivising sustained growth of the subsidiary.
Anabel López Porta: a commitment to top-level management
One of the most significant moves in this acquisition — and one that underscores the importance Ezentis places on this new division — is the appointment of Anabel López Porta to the governing body of Elías Equipamientos Ganaderos.
The current CEO of Grupo Ezentis and person of the highest trust for José Elías, has been appointed as a Board Member of the acquired company. López Porta, with a strong track record in corporate management and the energy sector (Audax Renovables), will not only oversee the integration of the Seville-based company into the listed group’s structure, but will also bring crucial strategic vision for scaling the business.
Her presence on the board ensures that the subsidiary will maintain the financial and operational rigour of a listed company, while new revenue streams are explored — such as the implementation of energy efficiency and photovoltaic self-consumption solutions on farms — leveraging synergies with other companies within the Elías universe.
The “Management Tandem”: Anabel López and Elías Mármol
The most significant aspect of the transaction for understanding the acquired company’s future is its new governance structure. José Elías has designed a hybrid command structure that seeks the best of both worlds: the corporate power of a listed company and the operational agility of a family-owned SME.
- Strategic vision (Anabel López Porta): The current CEO of Grupo Ezentis and person of the highest trust for José Elías has been appointed Board Member of the acquired company. López Porta is not just any external manager; she comes from the Elías “academy”, with a successful track record in the energy sector (she served as Director General at Fersa and was a key figure in the merger with Audax Renovables). Her arrival on the EEG board guarantees that integration will be carried out with financial rigour, a scalability mindset, and direct access to the parent group’s resources.
- Operational continuity (Elías Mármol): For poultry farmers and poultry companies in Andalusia (such as Aviserrano, which entrusted Elías Instalaciones Ganaderas with the full fit-out of its new 3.8-million-chick Hatchery in Hermosillo, Málaga), the familiar face will not change. Elías Mármol, founder and long-standing managing director, remains as Chief Executive Officer and day-to-day manager. His continued presence, secured by contract for “several financial years”, is vital. He holds the trusted relationship with clients and the technical expertise to respond to farm emergencies — something a remote board of directors simply cannot manage.
A key strength that attracted Ezentis’s interest is its corrective and preventive maintenance division — a service that generates recurring revenue and builds loyalty among major integrators and poultry farmers alike.
Who is Elías Equipamientos Ganaderos?
The acquired company is well known across southern Spain. With a turnover of approximately €3.4 million in 2024 and a team of 30 professionals, Elías Equipamientos Ganaderos has specialised in turnkey projects.
Its service portfolio is comprehensive, covering everything from planning and civil works through to the installation of climate control, feeding, and environmental management systems for poultry and pig operations. A key strength that attracted Ezentis’s interest is its corrective and preventive maintenance division — a service that generates recurring revenue and builds loyalty among major integrators and independent farmers alike.
During the due diligence process, which included an on-site visit partially broadcast across José Elías’s communication channels, the company’s financial health was highlighted, with virtually zero net debt and strong operational growth potential.
A future built on synergies: Energy and Technology for the modern farm
Ezentis’s entry into the shareholding structure promises to revolutionise the value proposition of Elías Equipamientos Ganaderos. The strategy aims to transform the company into a total-solutions provider, capable not only of constructing farm buildings but of equipping them with energy and telecommunications infrastructure.
The vision is clear: to modernise Spanish livestock farming by applying best-in-class industrial technology, under the supervision of a management team now strengthened by the experience and leadership of Anabel López Porta.
For the poultry sector, this transaction is an unequivocal signal that the technification and professionalisation of farm infrastructure continues to attract the attention of major capital and industrial investors.
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