KUALA LUMPUR: WTK Holdings Bhd
has issued a notice of extraordinary general meeting to seek shareholders’ approval for the proposed acquisition of a 100% stake in Desacorp Sdn Bhd, a 70% stake in Imbok Enterprise Sdn Bhd and a 70% stake in WTK Oil Mill Sdn Bhd (WTK OM) from related party WTK Realty Sdn Bhd for a total cash consideration of RM555mil.
In a statement, the Sarawak-based diversified group said the proposed acquisitions are part of its strategic restructuring to improve earnings quality and sustainability.
To recap, the group said it has exited its loss-making timber operations following the disposal of its timber subsidiaries in 2025, allowing it to focus on expanding its plantation division as the core growth driver with clearer earnings visibility and stronger long-term fundamentals.
In line with this strategy, the proposed acquisitions will increase WTK’s total planted oil palm area by 82.6% to 31,809.86 hectares from 17,420.59 hectares.
The group said more than 90% of Desacorp’s estates are in the prime mature and mature stages, providing immediate and stable fresh fruit bunch (FFB) output, while over 80% of Imbok’s estates comprise immature and young mature palms, offering future yield growth.
Desacorp and Imbok are principally involved in the planting and management of oil palm plantations, while WTK OM is primarily engaged in the operation and management of a palm oil mill.
For the financial year ended Sept 30, 2024, WTK said the target companies recorded an aggregate audited profit after tax of RM44mil, of which RM36.9mil is attributable to the equity interest to be acquired by WTK.
WTK chairman Tan Sri Sulong Matjeraie said the proposed acquisitions mark a significant step in strengthening the group’s plantation business as a key pillar of its growth strategy.
“Over the past few years, we have actively expanded our plantation operations, with the segment’s revenue contribution growing to approximately 57% in 9MFY2025 from about 40% in FY2023.
“Building on this progress, the proposed acquisitions will further enhance our plantation scale, improve crop profile, and strengthen integration across cultivation and milling, supporting a more meaningful contribution to the Group’s earnings going forward.”
The purchase consideration will be funded via a combination of internally generated funds and bank borrowings/sukuk financing.
