Gold miner Archi Indonesia, unit of the Rajawali Corpora Group, decided to postpone its initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) due to the sluggish global economy resulting in the weak global gold price (which is currently touching four-year lows). Archi Indonesia’s IPO was planned to be held this December and was estimated to be the largest IPO on the IDX in 2014 in terms of capital raised (roughly USD $285 million), exceeding the value of taxi operator Blue Bird’s IPO earlier this year.

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A total of six Indonesian companies are expected to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in December 2014. Today (Wednesday 03/12), shipping company Soechi Lines made its trading debut, raising around IDR 582.5 billion (USD $48 million) by offering 1 billion new shares, or 15 percent of the company’s enlarged capital, to the public. The company’s shares surged as much as 27 percent after the opening. It was the 20th company to list on the IDX in 2014.

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The Lion Group, parent to Indonesia’s largest privately held airline Lion Mentari Airlines (Lion Air), targets to raise IDR 10 trillion (USD $820 million) by selling a 30 percent stake through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2016. If realized, this would be one of the largest IPOs on the IDX in recent years. Lion Group CEO Rusdi Kirana confirmed the company’s IPO plans earlier this week. Part of the proceeds will be used to develop a new airport in Lebak (Banten, West Java).

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Indonesian taxi operator Blue Bird is the 19th company that has conducted an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2014. On Wednesday (05/11), the company’s shares made their debut on the stock exchange and immediately soared over 25 percent to IDR 8,175 (USD $0.68) per share. By releasing 376.5 million shares to the public, Indonesia’s largest taxi operator raised IDR 2.4 trillion (USD $200 million). However, this result is considerably lower than the earlier forecast of around USD $307 million.

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Indonesian shipping company Soechi Lines targets to raise IDR 2 trillion through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in November 2014. The company will release 2.6 billion shares, 30 percent of its enlarged capital, to the public. General Director of Soechi Lines, Go Darmadi, said that shares will be offered at a price of between IDR 600 and 800 per share. Half of the proceeds will be spent on capital expenditure (capex), while the remainder will be used for debt repayment and operational costs.

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Indonesia’s largest taxi operator Blue Bird has set a new (downsized) target for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) this month. The company now aims to raise IDR 2.4 trillion (USD $200 million), down from its initial target of IDR 4.94 trillion. Blue Bird will offer 376.5 million shares to the public, or 14.2 percent of its enlarged capital, at a price of IDR 6,500 per share (considerably lower than its previous indicative price of between IDR 7,200 and IDR 9,300).

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On 5 October 2014, Indonesia Investments released the latest edition of its newsletter. This free newsletter, which is sent to our subscribers once per week, contains the most important news stories from Indonesia that have been reported on our website in the last seven days. Most of the topics involve economic topics such September inflation, August trade balance, the IPO of Blue Bird, a rupiah and stock update, a new plantations bill, political developments, and more.

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Gold miner Archi Indonesia, a subsidiary of Rajawali Corpora, expects to collect USD $200 million through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) before the end of the year. The company will offer between 15 and 20 percent of its enlarged share capital to the public. It appointed two local securities firms, including Danareksa Sekuritas, and two foreign securities firms as underwriters. So far this year, 18 companies have conducted an IPO on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.

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On 21 September 2014, Indonesia Investments released the latest edition of its newsletter. This free newsletter, which is sent to our subscribers once per week, contains the most important news stories from Indonesia that have been reported on our website in the last seven days. Most of the topics involve economic topics such Indonesia’s fuel subsidies, the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting, the IPO of Blue Bird, August car sales, foreign investments in the insurance sector, a palm oil update, the current account deficit, and more.

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The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) expects five more initial public offerings (IPOs) before the end of this year. These companies are the Blue Bird Group, Soechi Lines Indonesia, Imack Pratama Industri, Intan Baruprana Finance, and Karisma Aksara Mediatama. The IPO of Blue Bird, known for its taxi services, is the most awaited one. The company is expected to sell 20 percent of its enlarged capital to the public and aims to raise about USD $450 million, making it one of the largest IPOs on the IDX since Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur in 2010.

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Before the end of the year, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company Kino Indonesia plans to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The company aims to raise around IDR 1 trillion (approx. USD $74 million) by offering 228.6 million new shares, equivalent to 16 percent of its enlarged capital, to the public. The price range of has been set between IDR 3,750 and IDR 5,225 per share. Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank and Indo Premier Securities launched the float on Tuesday (10/11) with book-building to continue until 20 November.

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Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) menyambut Garuda Metalindo sebagai perusahaan ke-9 yang didaftarkan di BEI sejauh ini di tahun 2015. Pendaftarannya sukses dan saham perusahaan ini, diperdagangkan dengan simbol ticker BOLT, naik 50% pada debut perdagangannya. Garuda Metalindo adalah perusahaan manufaktur mur dan baut untuk industri otomotif dan saat ini memiliki dua pabrik di Tangerang dan Kapuk (Jawa). Klien-klien dari perusahaan ini termasuk Astra Honda Motor, Kawasaki Motor, Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motor, dan Suzuki Indomobil Motor.

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Mega Manunggal Property, sebuah pengembang dan penyedia fasilitas logistik Indonesia, mendaftarkan sahamnya di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) pada hari Jumat (12/06) dan karenanya menjadi perusahaan keenam yang telah melaksanakan penawaran saham perdana (IPO) di BEI tahun ini sehingga jumlah total perusahaan yang terdaftar di BEI menjadi 511 perusahaan. Mega Manunggal Property menawarkan 1,7 miliar saham, atau 30% dari modal saham yang persen dari jumlah saham yang ditempatkan dan disetor, dengan harga Rp 585 per saham maka mengumpulkan Rp 1 triliun.

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Several Indonesian companies decided to delay their initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2014 due to great political uncertainties brought about by Indonesia’s ‘political year’ (legislative and presidential elections). Moreover, sluggish global economic growth, slowing domestic growth as well as the scrapping of the Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing program impacted on investors’ confidence. Therefore, only 20 companies conducted an IPO last year. This year we should see more IPOs in Indonesia.

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Prospek untuk penawaran saham perdana (IPO) di Indonesia positif pada 2015, atau, setidaknya lebih positif dibandingkan tahun 2014 yang merupakan ‘tahun politik’ Indonesia (karena pemilihan legislatif dan presiden) sehingga menyebabkan ketidakjelasan di pasar akibat kondisi politik. Meskipun begitu, pertumbuhan ekonomi negara yang melambat dan ancaman capital outflow yang disebabkan oleh prediksi pengetatan moneter lebih lanjut di AS sebelum akhir tahun, telah membuat para pelaku pasar berhati-hati. Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) memprediksi total 32 pendaftaran baru di 2015, naik dari 20 di tahun lalu.

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Mitra Keluarga Karyasehat, operator rumah sakit dan unit usaha dari Grup Kalbe, menargetkan untuk meraup Rp 4,2 trilliun dalam penawaran umum perdana (IPO) di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) pada Maret 2015. Perusahaan ini akan menawarkan 261,9 juta saham, setara dengan 18% dari modal ditempatkan dan disetor penuh perseroan. Lima persen dari total saham ini adalah saham baru, sementara 13% adalah saham didivestasi private equity firm Lion Investment Partners.

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On Monday (22/12), two Indonesian companies were listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). Financing firm Intan Baruprana Finance, subsidiary of publicly listed heavy equipment distributor Intraco Penta, and lender Bank Agris, unit of Dian Intan Perkasa (part of Thailand-based Charoen Pokphand Group). The companies are the 22nd and 23rd company to have conducted an initial public offering (IPO) on the IDX in 2014. The IDX is expecting to see one more IPO this year: Golden Plantation.

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Newly listed Impack Pratama Industri, a leading Indonesia-based building materials and plastics manufacturer, expects its net profit to grow by 10 percent in 2015 from this year’s estimated IDR 280-290 billion (roughly USD $22.8 million). Net revenue is expected to grow 10-15 percent from an estimated IDR 1.60 trillion (USD $128 million) this year. The company conducted an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) earlier this week in a move to finance further business expansion.

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Indonesian property developer Poris Benteng Betawi may conduct an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2015. Proceeds from the IPO would be used to finance a 20-hectare wide superblock project involving apartment and office towers, a school, hospital, mall and hotel in Tangerang (West Java). The property developer is currently still occupied with the land acquisition process for the project. Although this process has only been realized for 80 percent, groundbreaking of the project has already been held.

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Blue Bird, Indonesia’s largest taxi operator, plans to conduct its initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) this month. The company offers 531.4 million shares, or 20 percent of its enlarged capital, to the public. However, the company is yet to determine the share price for the IPO. Based on a statement released on Friday (03/10), Blue Bird holds an offering from 24 to 28 October 2014. The company’s shares are set to be listed on the IDX on 3 November 2014. Blue Bird will also hold roadshows in the US and the UK.

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