October, 2016

• The Chain: KLK Makes $441 Million Hostile Bid for MP Evans, PT Tualang Raya Clears Rare Forests Possibly Violating Customers NDPE Policies

  October 26, 2016 | Palm Oil • Southeast Asia

  KLK Makes $441 Million Hostile Bid MP Evans Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad’s (KLK) $441 million hostile bid for M.P. Evans today sent MP Evans shares up 45 percent to a 2016 high

• The Chain: New Research Tool May Support Banks and Investors in Assessing Their Exposure to Material Deforestation Risks in SE Asia

  October 20, 2016 | Palm Oil •

  The United Nation’s Paris Agreement, requiring all participating countries to make GHG commitments on climate change, will enter into force on November 4th. Under the

• The Chain: Cameroon Seeking to Expand Palm Oil Business, Yet Land-Tenure Risks for Communities and Investors Remain

  October 12, 2016 | Palm Oil • Africa

  The Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC) is seeking to increase its palm oil production 67% by 2020, from 270,000 metric tons to 450,000 metric tons. Current Cameroonian annual

• The Chain: BREAKING Sime Darby Raises $571 Million – 3rd Largest SE Asian Deal in 2016

  October 6, 2016 | Palm Oil • Southeast Asia

  Yesterday, Sime Darby (SIME:MK) raised $571 million in a private placement of 316.4 million shares. The private placement was oversold with demand greater than shares issued.

• The Chain: Felda Global Ventures Launches New Sustainability Policy

  October 4, 2016 | Palm Oil • Southeast Asia

  A New CEO: New Direction? In April 2016, Mr. Zakaria Bin Arshad became Felda Global Ventures (FGV:MK) CEO and Group President. During his tenure, FGV’s shares have risen by