CAB Cakaran to Acquire Cargill Malaysia’s Animal Feed Unit for RM231M to Strengthen Poultry Operations
CAB Cakaran Corp Bhd (KL:CAB) will acquire Cargill Feed Sdn Bhd (CFSB) for RM231 million in cash to secure a cost-effective and reliable supply of animal feed for its more than 100 broiler and breeder farms across Peninsular Malaysia.
Deal Structure:
Purchase Price: RM231M (RM23.1M internal funds + RM207.9M bank loans)
Seller: Cargill Holdings (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Target: 100% stake in CFSB + 51%-owned subsidiary Desa Cargill Sdn Bhd
Completion: Expected Q4 2025
Strategic Rationale:
Internalising Feed Manufacturing: To ensure consistent quality, reduce dependency on external suppliers, and manage raw material price volatility.
Capacity: CFSB produces up to 400,000 tonnes annually from plants in Westports, Butterworth, Melaka, and Sabah.
Financial Impact: Pro forma EPS expected to rise from 10.76 sen to 12.98 sen.
Financial Snapshot of CFSB (FY ended May 31, 2025):
Revenue: RM390.96M
PBT: RM22.75M
Profit Margin: 21.05% (boosted by lower ingredient costs and debt recovery)
Valuation:
Enterprise Value: RM140M + RM91M net cash
EV/EBITDA Multiple: 4.93x (vs. industry avg. 8.43x)
Market Reaction:
CAB shares rose 1.48% to 68.5 sen, valuing the company at RM480.8M. The counter is up 26% YTD.
Takeaway:
The acquisition positions CAB Cakaran to secure its feed supply chain, enhance profitability, and support long-term poultry production growth. It also aligns with the group’s strategy to vertically integrate and improve operational efficiency amid rising input costs in the poultry sector.
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