Eagle High Plantations: Financial Accounting

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In 2015, Felda Global Ventures – now FGV Holdings – (FGV) hired KPMG to conduct a fair market valuation due diligence on Eagle High in connection with FGV’s acquisition of a minority stake in Eagle High. KPMG’s report found that Eagle High generated over 80% of its revenues by selling crude palm oil (CPO) at the time. It also noted that Eagle High, a large publicly traded firm, was in urgent need of cash to fund its operations; had violated loan covenants due to poor past performance; and, that 17 of its plantations’ permits and land rights had expired. KPMG advised FGV to revise down its valuation to $680 million to better account for the reported ESG, sustainability, and credit risks.