Agribusiness

Stephen Ho Kiam Kong retires as Wilmar International's CFO

He led the company’s finance department for eight years.

Stephen Ho Kiam Kong retires as Wilmar International's CFO

He led the company’s finance department for eight years.

Wilmar International's profits grew 15% to $1.78b in 2019

Growth was driven by higher profits from the Oils and Oilseeds segments.

Bumitama Agri's profits slumped 37.4% to $69.68m in 2019

Improved performance was attributed to improved palm oil prices at the end of 2019.

Russia's Don Agro International joins the SGX Catalist

This brings the number of companies listed on the board to 217.

Olam International posts one-time post-tax gain of $72m

It came from its various divestments, including its real estate assets in California.

Olam restructures into two new operating groups

This will allow investors to participate in two diverse themes via carve-outs or IPO listing.

The worst could be over for Wilmar

Its market leader status makes it difficult for competitors to operate in each region.

Olam's Australian orchards business sells water rights for $456.4m

It tapped into a Canadian pension board for the deal.

Olam to sell real estate assets of California plant for $150m

Olam and Mesirow have entered into a tiered revenue sharing agreement for 25 years.

Wilmar eyes approval for China IPO bid in 2020

They are still awaiting approval from Chinese regulators.

Golden Agri-Resources sinks into the red with $12.52m loss in Q3

Plantation profits slipped due to lower fruit yield and a smaller palm inventory.

Olam wins sustainable palm oil certification in Gabon

Its Makouke plantation is the fourth to receive an RPSO certification.

Golden Agri Resources back in the black with $1.09m profit in Q3

But weak prices of commodities continued to drag on earnings.

Wilmar International profits rise 10% to $608.4m in Q3

It sold off its discontinued operations in Brazil.