Olam to Buy ADMs Cocoa Unit for $1.3B

The video discusses the rising demand for cocoa, driven by the Asian market's newfound interest in chocolate. Cocoa prices have peaked, and Olam is capitalizing on this trend by acquiring a major cocoa processor. This acquisition, valued at $1.3 billion, positions Olam among the top three cocoa producers globally. Despite past financial scrutiny, Olam expects the acquisition to be profitable from the first year, with significant EBITDA and net income growth.

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What are the expected financial outcomes from the cocoa business acquisition?