KAL Group Ltd (KALJ)

KAL Group Limited operates as a diversified trader and retailer in the agricultural, manufacturing, retail, and fuel and convenience markets in South Africa and Namibia. It operates through Agrimark, The Fuel Company, Agrimark Grain, and Manufacturing segments. The company engages in the grain handling and storage; marketing of agricultural commodities; seed and animal feed sales; provision of agricultural management advisory services; marketing of small grains and oilseeds; trading of potatoes; marketing of mechanical equipment; and sale of farming machinery and equipment, as well as offers after-sales services. It also distributes packaging materials, such as cartons, carton inner packaging, plastic bags, labels, pallet strapping, and pallets for fruits and vegetables; and offers local wines and beers, pet products, and financing products. In addition, the company manufactures and sells plastic products, such as bulk bins; and irrigation equipment, such as micro sprinklers, inline valves, and automation products. Further, it operates tyre and fitment stores that provides wheels, tyres, and batteries, as well as services for assisting with tyre fitment and balancing; Forge Agri store that offers agri-supplies, such as feed, fertiliser, seed, fencing, irrigation, animal handling services, protective clothing, and others; Forge Build, which provides building hardware and bulk materials, including cement, piping and build sand, power tools, paint, forge oils, and plumbing or electrical equipment; and Farmsave that supplies agricultural input, services, and building materials. It also provides retail fuel, including convenience stores under the Expressmark brand, as well as quick service restaurant outlets. The company was formerly known as Kaap Agri Limited and changed its name to KAL Group Limited in March 2023. KAL Group Limited was founded in 1912 and is based in Paarl, South Africa.