SALIC has secured EU approval to acquire an 80.01% stake in Olam Agri for approximately US$1.78 billion, aiming to enhance Saudi Arabia's food security and diversify its economic investments.

Information on the Target

The Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC) has received authorization from the European Commission to take full control of Olam Agri Holdings Limited, a global agribusiness based in Singapore. This acquisition includes the purchase of an 80.01% stake in Olam Agri for approximately US$1.78 billion, enhancing SALIC's investment portfolio in vital agricultural commodities.

Originally, SALIC acquired a 35.43% stake in Olam Agri in December 2022, and with this latest transaction, SALIC will boost its shareholding significantly, solidifying its role in the global agricultural landscape, particularly in grains, feed, and edible oils.

Industry Overview in the Target’s Specific Country

Saudi Arabia's agricultural sector has been undergoing a significant transformation in line with the country's Vision 2030, which aims to reduce its dependence on oil and secure fo

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Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC)

invested in

Olam Agri Holdings Limited

in 2025

in a Buyout deal

Disclosed details

Transaction Size: $1,780M

Enterprise Value: $4,000M

Equity Value: $1,780M

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