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Key points (machine generated)<ul><li>Barry Callebaut is the largest B2B chocolate maker, producing 20% of global industrial chocolate for major clients.</li><li>High cocoa prices since early 2023 have led to decreased consumption and hedging losses, but the market is expected to stabilize by 2026.</li><li>CEO Peter Feld is implementing cost cuts of CHF 250 million, and if cocoa prices normalize, the company's valuation could potentially double.</li></ul>This article is sourced from an online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.

Key points (machine generated)Barry Callebaut is the largest B2B chocolate maker, producing 20% of global industrial chocolate for major clients.High cocoa prices since early 2023 have led to decreased consumption and hedging losses, but the market is expected to stabilize by 2026.CEO Peter Feld is implementing cost cuts of CHF 250 million, and if cocoa prices normalize, the company's valuation could potentially double.This article is sourced from an online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.

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In the past year, cocoa prices have spiked to elevated levels.
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The culprit has been heavy rainfall in West Africa, leading to poor cocoa crops.
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There’s nothing suggesting that the tightness in the cocoa market will end anytime soon. 
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In the past year, cocoa prices have spiked to elevated levels.


The culprit has been heavy rainfall in West Africa, leading to poor cocoa crops.


There’s nothing suggesting that the tightness in the cocoa market will end anytime soon. 



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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/olam-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:765:1" rel="noopener">Olam Group (OLG SP)</a> has despatched the EGM circular to get shareholder approval for the next step in the restructuring exercise to unlock value - Olam Agri IPO.</li>
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Olam Group (OLG SP) has despatched the EGM circular to get shareholder approval for the next step in the restructuring exercise to unlock value - Olam Agri IPO.
The Olam Agri IPO through a dual primary listing (SGX ST and Saudi Arabia) involves a primary (IPO shares are 20% of enlarged shares) and secondary (25% vendor sale) offering. 
The EGM marks a key step in the strategy to unlock value. Our SoTP valuation is S$2.13 per share, which is a 28% upside to the last close price.


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Q1 was challenging. However, in the two weeks since Mar 31, the world has changed, owing to an intense realignment of global trade policies.This has swiftly aligned markets more with Upslope’s portfolio and approach.April-to-date performance1 has been strong (approx. +7%), leaving the Fund +2% YTD (vs. -12% for the S&amp;P Midcap 400).

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Barry Callebaut AG manufactures cocoa, chocolate, and confectionery products. The Company markets to industrial food manufacturers, chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, and retailers globally.  Barry Callebaut also offers product development, processing, training, and marketing services.

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In the past year, cocoa prices have spiked to elevated levels. The culprit has been heavy rainfall in West Africa, leading to poor cocoa crops.

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Q1 was challenging. However, in the two weeks since Mar 31, the world has changed, owing to an intense realignment of global trade policies.

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