UP refinery is unlikely to use its own crop when CPO prices are high and use third-party crops bought at spot prices when CPO prices are low. Instead, the company focuses on optimizing its own production through labor availability and research and development.
The major shareholders of United Plantations Berhad (UP) are primarily private companies and institutional investors. The largest shareholder is Brothers (Holdings) Pte. Ltd., holding approximately 48% of the company's shares. The second largest shareholder is Employees Provident Fund of Malaysia, holding around 8.0% of the shares. Additionally, Perbadanan Kemajuan Ekonomi Islam Negeri Perak holds about 5.8% of the company stock[1][3][4].
Private companies collectively own around 54% of the company's shares, indicating significant influence over the company's management and business strategy[3]. The top two shareholders, Brothers (Holdings) Pte. Ltd. and Employees Provident Fund of Malaysia, together control more than half of the company's shares[1][3].
Institutional investors, including hedge funds, hold a smaller percentage of the shares, around 14%[3]. The general public, comprising individual investors, holds approximately 21% of the company's shares[1].
The CEO, Carl Bek-Nielsen, owns 1.3% of the shares, and other insiders also hold shares in the company[1][2].
United Plantations is a company that has consistently delivered growth in sales, earnings, and dividend payments to its shareholders over the last 10 years. Here are some key reasons why it could be worth considering for investment:
Earnings Growth: United Plantations has managed to grow its earnings per share (EPS) by 21% per year over three years, indicating a strong track record of profitability.
Yes, you are right, after I bought it, the price kept dropping, alamak 😂, but nvm, I'm 100% sure the price will bounce back and get stronger. Yes, It will reach RM28 soon!!!
I don't know if it is a good idea for some of us to meet up and yum cha, and chat about UP and other investments. What do you think? I stay in Subang Jaya, Selangor.
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Posted by Ahlian > 1 month ago | Report Abuse
Dividend in already