Incorporated in 1968, PPB Group Berhad has grown into one of the biggest conglomerates in Malaysia. It is also one of the 30 largest listed corporations on Bursa Malaysia and, thus, a constituent of the FBM KLCI. As at 31 July 2019, PPB is worth RM26.5 billion in market capitalisation.

I recently went through its 2018 annual report and will be covering PPB’s latest financial results, long-term performance, and valuation in this article.

Here are 12 things to know about PPB before you invest:

1. Wilmar International Ltd: PPB owns a 18.5% stake in Wilmar, a Singapore-listed integrated agriculture group. Wilmar is involved in the cultivation, processing, manufacturing, and merchandising of agricultural products including palm oil and sugar. It owns over 500 manufacturing plants and has an extensive distribution network across China, India, Indonesia, and 50 countries worldwide. Wilmar is PPB’s largest profit contributor – contributing RM837.7 million in