0638 GMT - Wilmar International is likely to see "flattish to marginal growth" on year in 1Q, UOB Kay Hian analysts say in a note. The agriculture company's food products and plantation & sugar mill divisions are likely to perform better on year during the quarter, they say. However, gains could be offset by continued weakness in palm downstream processing and narrower soybean crushing margins compared to 1Q 2023. The first half of the year is also typically slower for the Singapore-listed company, they add. Festive demand will likely support sales volumes in the latter half of the year, the analysts say. UOB KH maintains a hold rating on the stock with a S$3.35 target. Shares last at S$3.51. (amanda.lee@wsj.com)
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