Palm oil giant Felda Global flourishes in flotation
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Your support makes all the difference.The Malaysian palm oil firm, Felda Global, surged 20 per cent in its trading debut in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, as investors cheered on the world's second-largest initial public offering (IPO) after Facebook's botched float and the company pledged stronger profits in the coming months. The company raised $3.1bn (£2bn) in a politically charged listing that will see hundreds of thousands of plantation farmers and family members reap a windfall through IPO-related handouts and discounted shares, helping Prime Minister Najib Razak ahead of the election he must call by next March. Felda produces palm oil, which is widely used in products ranging from pies and cakes, to soaps and cosmetics.
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