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Olam Group Reports Strong EBIT Growth Amid Challenges

Olam Group Reports Strong EBIT Growth Amid Challenges

Olam Group Limited ( (OLGPF) ) has released its Q4 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Olam Group Limited presented to its investors.

Olam Group Limited, a leading food and agri-business company based in Singapore, operates across a value chain that spans over 60 countries, supplying food, ingredients, feed, and fiber to a global customer base. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainable agriculture and is listed among the top 30 largest primary listed companies on the Singapore Exchange.

In its latest earnings report, Olam Group announced a 9.2% growth in operating profit (EBIT) for 2024, driven by strong performances from its ofi and Olam Agri segments. Despite challenges such as elevated commodity prices and volatile market conditions, the company managed to increase its revenue by 16.3% year-on-year.

Key financial highlights include a 29.1% EBIT growth in the ofi segment, bolstered by a 41.8% increase in its Ingredients & Solutions segment. Olam Agri also contributed with a 5.8% EBIT growth, primarily from a 32.2% rise in its Fibre, Agri-industrials & Ag Services. However, the company faced a significant decline in Profit After Tax and Minority Interest (PATMI), which fell by 69.0% due to increased finance costs and exceptional losses.

Looking ahead, Olam Group is focused on strategic reorganization, including the sale of a significant stake in Olam Agri to SALIC, aimed at unlocking shareholder value and optimizing its capital structure. The company plans to pursue an IPO for ofi and explore other strategic options to enhance value for its remaining businesses.

Olam Group’s management remains cautiously optimistic about navigating the ongoing market volatility and geopolitical uncertainties in 2025. The company is committed to maintaining its strategic priorities and delivering sustainable growth across its operations.

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