Temasek-controlled commodities firm Olam plans big M&A push in Africa

Temasek-controlled commodities firm Olam plans big M&A push in Africa

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Olam International Ltd, an international commodities trading firm controlled by Temasek Holdings, is preparing to itsuake a large push into African markets, as part of its plans to deploy close to US$2 billion on acquisitions, capitalising on the slump in agricultural commodity prices.

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