M.P. Evans Group PLC (MPE)

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https://www.mpevans.co.uk

M.P. Evans Group PLC is a responsible producer of certified sustainable crude palm oil, operating plantations and mills across five Indonesian provinces. At the end of 2024, the company owned 49,800 hectares of oil palm and managed an additional 16,200 hectares for associated smallholders, while operating six palm oil mills that processed over 1.6 million tonnes of fresh fruit bunches, yielding more than 453,000 tonnes of palm products including crude palm oil and palm kernels. With roots tracing back 150 years in the plantation industry, originally in tea and rubber, M.P. Evans Group PLC emphasizes long-term sustainability, investing in high-quality planting, a motivated workforce, and supportive local communities through housing, schools, clinics, and sports facilities. The company also maintains rubber plantations in Indonesia, beef-cattle operations in Australia, and property development in West Malaysia, helping meet global demand for palm oil used in food, cosmetics, and biodiesel. Committed to zero-waste practices and ESG principles, it supports progressive shareholder returns via sustained dividend growth amid increasing crop production.