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Olam shares rise 8% following regulatory approval to divest partial stake of agribusiness unit

This is the first of two tranches in company’s planned disposal of its remaining interest in Olam Agri to Saudi fund

The company – which was co-founded by Singapore tycoon Sunny Verghese (above) – said in January that it had obtained approvals from all jurisdictions save for two.

Olam gets nod from final jurisdiction to divest 44.58% of Olam Agri to Saudis

Proposed sale is the first of two tranches in the group’s US$2.6 billion divestment of its remaining stake in the agribusiness unit

The restructuring includes a transition of the group’s financial leadership and the appointment of new management to oversee its continuing businesses, ofi and the remaining Olam Group.

Olam chairman Lim Ah Doo, group CEO Sunny Verghese to step down in leadership reshuffle

The changes will be effective from the group’s fifth AGM on Apr 27, 2026

Wipro’s consultants will use artificial intelligence tools to upgrade Olam’s technology across its entire supply chain.

Olam selling IT and digital services unit Mindsprint to Wipro for US$375 million

Agri-food giant will also spend US$100 million annually with the global tech company for eight years to upgrade its technology

Olam Group on Monday said it  is selling its information technology and digital services unit, Mindsprint, to Wipro for US$375 million as part of a broader corporate reorganisation.

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The facility entails a two-year 450 million euro revolving-credit tranche, and a three-year 650 million euro term-loan tranche.

Olam unit bags 1.1 billion euro dual-tranche loan facility

Proceeds will be used for refinancing ofi’s existing loans and general corporate purposes

Olam Agri, which sells grains and seeds and makes everything from edible oils to pasta, is one of Olam Group's main units.

Olam to guarantee US$100 million loan for Olam Agri until unit is sold

The group is selling its 44.58% stake to Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company

Olam's H2 revenue is up 15.2% on year at S$33.7 billion.

Olam H2 earnings jump 213.4% as continuing operations improve; final dividend withheld amid restructuring

The group has obtained approvals from all jurisdictions – save for one – for the sale of its 44.58% stake in Olam Agri

Analysts say agri industry tailwinds should extend the strong momentum from H1, though policy risks and company specific-challenges cloud the outlook.

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Olam says that it intends to complete the proposed disposal "as soon as practicable upon the receipt of all the approvals".

Olam advances 32.4% stake sale of port operator following key lender approvals

The company intends to divest its stake in Arise P&L for US$175 million