SD Guthrie Reinforces Long-Term Growth Strategy at AGM

• New industrial development business segment to drive earnings growth beyond palm oil 
   

Petaling Jaya, 11 June 2026 – SD Guthrie Berhad (Guthrie) today concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM), where shareholders reviewed the Group’s performance for the financial year ended 31 December 2025 and approved all resolutions tabled.  

For the financial year, Guthrie achieved a record net profit of RM2.5 billion, representing a 16% increase from the previous year (FY2024), underscoring the strength of the Group’s operational performance and disciplined execution of its strategic priorities.

Shareholders were presented with Guthrie’s long-term growth strategy outlining the Group’s “One Stream” integrated plantations business model spanning across the value chain, complemented by a robust pipeline in its new industrial development business segment.

Guthrie’s Chairman, Tan Sri Dr Nik Norzrul Thani Nik Hassan Thani reaffirmed the Group’s commitment to delivering sustainable returns while strengthening its operational and environmental stewardship.

“In 2025, Guthrie delivered our highest annual net profit, underpinned by disciplined cost management and operational improvements in our core palm oil business. We also registered maiden contributions from our industrial development segment which is set to grow further as we continue unlocking the potential of our strategically located land assets across the country,” he said.

President & Group Chief Executive Officer, Mohd Haris Mohd Arshad added, “Guthrie is on track to achieve an annual PATAMI contribution target of between RM500 million to RM700 million from our Industrial Development & Renewable Energy segment. Through strategic partnerships and disciplined execution, we will continue unlocking the value of our landbank and drive sustainable long-term growth in this segment across Malaysia.”

Key resolutions approved at the AGM include the payment of Directors’ fees and benefits, the re-election of members of the Guthrie Board of Directors which includes President & Group Chief Executive Officer, Mohd Haris Mohd Arshad, and the re-appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers PLT as the Group’s external auditors.  

The Board recorded its appreciation to Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha for his distinguished service and valuable contributions to the Company, as he is concluding his role as an advisor to the Board, at the end of this month. 

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