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- Full-year revenue reached a record high at nearly US$13 billion, representing a 19% year-on-year increase.
- EBITDA for the year grew by 14% to reach US$1.26 billion, supported by an improved second-half performance.
- The Board has proposed an 18% increase in the final dividend to 0.952 Singapore cents per share, subject to shareholder approval, while remaining mindful of market conditions.
SINGAPORE, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following stronger second-half results, Golden Agri-Resources Ltd ("GAR" or the "Company") reported a robust FY 2025 performance, supported by appreciation in market prices and volume expansion.
On the results, Mr. Franky O. Widjaja, GAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer commented: "The Board is pleased to report a steady year for GAR amid market and global economic uncertainties, achieving record high revenue while maintaining profitability. Growth across most key metrics underscores the resilience of our integrated business model and the continued execution of our strategy to drive value creation across the business."
GAR's revenue grew by 19% to reach US$12.95 billion, driven by increases in both sales volume and market prices. EBITDA grew by 14% to US$1.26 billion, sustaining a solid margin of 9.7%. The Company posted a 10% increase in net profit to US$400 million, affected by the lower foreign exchange gain of US$2 million, compared to US$42 million recorded in the previous year.
On the industry outlook, Mr. Widjaja added: "Over the past two years, palm oil has demonstrated its resilience with prices largely at par with other vegetable oils, reflecting its underlying demand strength. Despite the current economic slowdown, long-term demand fundamentals remain firm, driven by global population and GDP per capita growth, rising renewable energy demand – particularly the robust biodiesel mandate in Indonesia – and expanding oleo-chemical applications. Supply growth, however, is expected to remain constrained by ageing plantations and replanting programmes. Industry volatility is also expected to persist with uncertainties around extreme weather conditions, geopolitical developments, shifts in global trade policies, and energy market dynamics."
GAR's Board has proposed an 18% higher final dividend of 0.952 Singapore cents per share compared to the previous year, totalling approximately US$94 million. The proposed dividend represents 18% of underlying profit and is equivalent to 23% payout ratio on net profit. This proposal is taken after careful consideration of balancing shareholder returns with the need to preserve a strong balance sheet amid anticipated global volatility. The final dividend will be distributed on 20 May 2026, subject to approval by shareholders at GAR's 2026 Annual Meeting.
Segmental Performance
Plantations and Palm Oil Mills (Upstream)
GAR's planted area, including plasma, stood at 531,000 hectares at the end of 2025, slightly lower than 2024 due to preparation of old estates for replanting. The Company rejuvenated 16,800 hectares of old plantations in 2025 using higher-yielding, next-generation planting materials. This yield intensification programme aims to sustain long-term production growth from existing plantation areas.
90% of GAR's nucleus plantations are mature with an average age of 15 years. Fruit yield in the second half of 2025 increased by 13% compared to the first half of the year, reaching 9.9 tonnes per hectare, including plasma. This brought full year yield to 19.0 tonnes per hectare, an increase of 2% from 2024. As a result, total fruit output expanded to 9.2 million tonnes, with a corresponding 2% increase in full year palm product output to reach 2.8 million tonnes.
Improved plantation output and stronger CPO (crude palm oil) and PK (palm kernel) prices resulted in 25% higher upstream EBITDA of US$709 million, with a growing margin of 28.8%. As a result, this segment contributed a larger proportion of consolidated EBITDA at 56%.
Palm, Laurics and Others (Downstream)
GAR's downstream segment consists of processing and merchandising palm and oilseed-based products including bulk and branded products, oleochemicals, sugar and other vegetable oils.
The Company's downstream business achieved record revenue and sales volume despite operating in a challenging market environment. While segmental EBITDA margin compressed, GAR's merchandising volumes gradually increased quarter-by-quarter during the year. This resulted in a 3% growth in sales volume for the full year to 11.9 million tonnes, generating revenue of US$12.8 billion. Meanwhile, EBITDA for this segment grew 3% to US$550 million with a resilient margin of 4.3%.
The Company will continue to invest in innovation, advanced technology, operational excellence, and responsible production to strengthen its competitive edge and extract additional value throughout its integrated operations.
Progress on Collective for Impact
GAR continued to advance its sustainability priorities in 2025. The Company achieved 100% traceability to the mill across its global palm, soybean, sugar, sunflower and coconut supply chains and published its Responsible Agri-Commodity Sourcing Policy for non-palm products. GAR deepened engagement within its palm supply base by scaling its independent smallholder programme, Sawit Terampil, to reach 11,250 smallholders in 2025, supporting 1,095 participants to obtain RSPO certification across more than 2,000 hectares.
Furthering its decarbonisation agenda, GAR added three methane capture plants in 2025, bringing the total to 11 across its upstream operations. In its downstream segment, the Company commenced construction of a 110-tph steam biomass boiler, partly powered by palm kernel meal pellets generated from its own operations, advancing circular resource use and contributing to emissions reduction. Complementing these efforts, GAR launched DxP Dami Mas MTK, the first drought-tolerant seed approved by Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture, designed to enhance climate resilience in the face of changing weather patterns.
GAR continued to support economic diversification and youth development around its operational areas, promoting sustainable farming practices and value-added products from local agri-commodities. The Company reached 182 villages to implement 280 community projects, supporting 163 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises through its Bright Future Initiative. GAR also completed a gender equality assessment and workers' voice survey in its Indonesian operations to strengthen alignment with international labour standards and evolving responsible sourcing expectations.
- Full-year revenue reached a record high at nearly US$13 billion, representing a 19% year-on-year increase.
- EBITDA for the year grew by 14% to reach US$1.26 billion, supported by an improved second-half performance.
- The Board has proposed an 18% increase in the final dividend to 0.952 Singapore cents per share, subject to shareholder approval, while remaining mindful of market conditions.
SINGAPORE, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following stronger second-half results, Golden Agri-Resources Ltd ("GAR" or the "Company") reported a robust FY 2025 performance, supported by appreciation in market prices and volume expansion.
On the results, Mr. Franky O. Widjaja, GAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer commented: "The Board is pleased to report a steady year for GAR amid market and global economic uncertainties, achieving record high revenue while maintaining profitability. Growth across most key metrics underscores the resilience of our integrated business model and the continued execution of our strategy to drive value creation across the business."
GAR's revenue grew by 19% to reach US$12.95 billion, driven by increases in both sales volume and market prices. EBITDA grew by 14% to US$1.26 billion, sustaining a solid margin of 9.7%. The Company posted a 10% increase in net profit to US$400 million, affected by the lower foreign exchange gain of US$2 million, compared to US$42 million recorded in the previous year.
On the industry outlook, Mr. Widjaja added: "Over the past two years, palm oil has demonstrated its resilience with prices largely at par with other vegetable oils, reflecting its underlying demand strength. Despite the current economic slowdown, long-term demand fundamentals remain firm, driven by global population and GDP per capita growth, rising renewable energy demand – particularly the robust biodiesel mandate in Indonesia – and expanding oleo-chemical applications. Supply growth, however, is expected to remain constrained by ageing plantations and replanting programmes. Industry volatility is also expected to persist with uncertainties around extreme weather conditions, geopolitical developments, shifts in global trade policies, and energy market dynamics."
GAR's Board has proposed an 18% higher final dividend of 0.952 Singapore cents per share compared to the previous year, totalling approximately US$94 million. The proposed dividend represents 18% of underlying profit and is equivalent to 23% payout ratio on net profit. This proposal is taken after careful consideration of balancing shareholder returns with the need to preserve a strong balance sheet amid anticipated global volatility. The final dividend will be distributed on 20 May 2026, subject to approval by shareholders at GAR's 2026 Annual Meeting.
Segmental Performance
Plantations and Palm Oil Mills (Upstream)
GAR's planted area, including plasma, stood at 531,000 hectares at the end of 2025, slightly lower than 2024 due to preparation of old estates for replanting. The Company rejuvenated 16,800 hectares of old plantations in 2025 using higher-yielding, next-generation planting materials. This yield intensification programme aims to sustain long-term production growth from existing plantation areas.
90% of GAR's nucleus plantations are mature with an average age of 15 years. Fruit yield in the second half of 2025 increased by 13% compared to the first half of the year, reaching 9.9 tonnes per hectare, including plasma. This brought full year yield to 19.0 tonnes per hectare, an increase of 2% from 2024. As a result, total fruit output expanded to 9.2 million tonnes, with a corresponding 2% increase in full year palm product output to reach 2.8 million tonnes.
Improved plantation output and stronger CPO (crude palm oil) and PK (palm kernel) prices resulted in 25% higher upstream EBITDA of US$709 million, with a growing margin of 28.8%. As a result, this segment contributed a larger proportion of consolidated EBITDA at 56%.
Palm, Laurics and Others (Downstream)
GAR's downstream segment consists of processing and merchandising palm and oilseed-based products including bulk and branded products, oleochemicals, sugar and other vegetable oils.
The Company's downstream business achieved record revenue and sales volume despite operating in a challenging market environment. While segmental EBITDA margin compressed, GAR's merchandising volumes gradually increased quarter-by-quarter during the year. This resulted in a 3% growth in sales volume for the full year to 11.9 million tonnes, generating revenue of US$12.8 billion. Meanwhile, EBITDA for this segment grew 3% to US$550 million with a resilient margin of 4.3%.
The Company will continue to invest in innovation, advanced technology, operational excellence, and responsible production to strengthen its competitive edge and extract additional value throughout its integrated operations.
Progress on Collective for Impact
GAR continued to advance its sustainability priorities in 2025. The Company achieved 100% traceability to the mill across its global palm, soybean, sugar, sunflower and coconut supply chains and published its Responsible Agri-Commodity Sourcing Policy for non-palm products. GAR deepened engagement within its palm supply base by scaling its independent smallholder programme, Sawit Terampil, to reach 11,250 smallholders in 2025, supporting 1,095 participants to obtain RSPO certification across more than 2,000 hectares.
Furthering its decarbonisation agenda, GAR added three methane capture plants in 2025, bringing the total to 11 across its upstream operations. In its downstream segment, the Company commenced construction of a 110-tph steam biomass boiler, partly powered by palm kernel meal pellets generated from its own operations, advancing circular resource use and contributing to emissions reduction. Complementing these efforts, GAR launched DxP Dami Mas MTK, the first drought-tolerant seed approved by Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture, designed to enhance climate resilience in the face of changing weather patterns.
GAR continued to support economic diversification and youth development around its operational areas, promoting sustainable farming practices and value-added products from local agri-commodities. The Company reached 182 villages to implement 280 community projects, supporting 163 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises through its Bright Future Initiative. GAR also completed a gender equality assessment and workers' voice survey in its Indonesian operations to strengthen alignment with international labour standards and evolving responsible sourcing expectations.
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Golden Agri-Resources Sustains Strong Performance for Full Year 2025
HONG KONG, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taboola today announced the expansion of its leadership team with the hiring of Krishan Bhatia as Chief Business Officer.
Bhatia will lead global sales and partnerships for Taboola, with a focus on driving revenue growth across Taboola's entire product portfolio, which includes its Realize performance advertising platform, network of publisher partnerships, CTV performance, generative AI products and more. He joins with a formidable track record of accelerating growth for category-defining technology and media companies such as Amazon and NBCUniversal.
Most recently, Bhatia launched and led Amazon's global video advertising business across Prime Video, Live Sports, Twitch, and third-party programmers, serving as VP, Global Video Advertising and Partnerships. Before Amazon, Bhatia was President and Chief Business Officer of NBCUniversal's Global Advertising and Partnerships division where he oversaw the company's digital, streaming TV and advanced advertising business.
"Krishan is joining Taboola at a pivotal moment in our journey," said Adam Singolda, CEO of Taboola. "We are redefining performance advertising on the open web and beyond. Realize is gaining real momentum as advertisers look for scalable growth beyond search and social. At the same time, DeeperDive is bringing generative AI directly to publishers in ways that are helping them innovate and thrive. The opportunity in front of us is massive."
"Krishan has helped build and scale some of the most important advertising businesses in the world at Amazon and NBCUniversal," continued Singolda. "He understands how to operate at scale, how to partner with brands and agencies, and how to execute with discipline. We've spent years building a powerful foundation for long term success, surpassing two billion dollars in revenue under the strong leadership of Eldad Maniv, our President and COO. With that momentum, I'm excited to welcome Krishan Bhatia to the team as our first Chief Business Officer and for what he will bring as we scale the company and take our go to market execution to the next level."
"Taboola has a bold vision for the future, built on global scale and innovative technology to become a powerhouse for performance advertising and publisher success," said Krishan Bhatia, Chief Business Officer at Taboola. "Over the past year, Taboola has hit exciting milestones. The introduction of Realize further solidifies Taboola's place as the leading player in performance advertising outside of search and social. Taboola's launch of DeeperDive, pace of innovation with generative AI, and continued commitment to drive success for advertisers and partners are strong signals that today's market demands. I'm excited to come onboard at this pivotal point of growth for Taboola and to work alongside the entire team."
About Taboola:
Taboola empowers businesses to grow through performance advertising technology that goes beyond search and social and delivers measurable outcomes at scale. Taboola works with thousands of businesses who advertise directly on Realize, Taboola's powerful ad platform, reaching approximately 600M daily active users across some of the best publishers in the world. Publishers like NBC News, Yahoo, and OEMs such as Samsung, Xiaomi and others use Taboola's technology to grow audience and revenue, enabling Realize to offer unique data, specialised algorithms, and unmatched scale.
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Taboola Names Krishan Bhatia as Chief Business Officer; Amazon Ads and NBCUniversal Veteran to Lead Global Sales and Partnerships
