Wika Beton, a subsidiary of majority state-owned construction company Wijaya Karya, will sell over 20 percent of its enlarged capital in an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in the first quarter of 2014. The company, which has appointed Bahana Securities, Mandiri Sekuritas, Danareksa Sekuritas and Sucorinvest Central Gani to act as underwriters for the IPO, expects a 20 percent increase (yoy) in revenue to IDR 2.4 trillion in 2013, and targets a similar growth rate in 2014.

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On 19 January 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 matters such as the impact of international factors on Indonesia's financial stability, five newly listed companies, January 2014 inflation update, GDP growth forecast, widening inequality in Indonesia, and more.

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On Wednesday (15/01), the first new listing of 2014 on the Indonesia Stock Exchange was conducted. Bank Panin Syariah, provider of Islamic banking services and subsidiary of Bank Panin, became a listed company (with listed company code PNBS). Through the initial public offering (IPO), the financial institution is looking for additional capital to meet the central bank's requirement to become a BUKU 2 type of bank (see explanation below). The company aims to reap IDR 475 billion (USD $39.6 million) through the release of 4.75 billion shares.

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On Sunday 5 January 2014, Indonesia Investments released its latest 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 during the last seven days on our website. Most of the topics involve economic matters such as an update on Indonesia's inflation and current account deficit, initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2014, car sales, the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and Indonesia's aviation industry.

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Same as last year's result, the Indonesia Stock Exchange expects 30 Indonesian companies to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) in 2014. Ito Warsito, Director of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), said that 15 companies are targeted to become listed on the exchange in the first half of 2014. In January 2014, Link Net, Bank Panin Syariah, Bank Ina Perdana as well as Asuransi Mitra Maparya are expected to become listed companies as they have already been granted approval for this corporate action.

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On Sunday 22 December 2013, Indonesia Investments released its latest 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 during the last seven days on our website. Most of the topics involve economic matters such as a forecast of the performance of the Jakarta Composite Index, the government's fuel subsidy spending, crude palm oil exports, the initial public listing of Sido Muncul Herbal, and more.

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On Wednesday (18/12), PT Industri Jamu dan Farmasi Sido Muncul, better known as Sido Muncul Herbal, was the 30th company that became listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2013. The company, Indonesia's largest herbal medicine producer, offers 1.5 billion shares (about ten percent of its enlarged capital) to the public for the price of IDR 580 per share, thus aiming to generate IDR 8.7 trillion (USD $72.5 million) from today's initial public offering (IPO).

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Sawit Sumbermas Sarana (SSMS), a palm oil plantation company that conducted its initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange on Thursday (12/12), aims for a 15 percent growth (yoy) in net profit in 2014 to IDR 207 billion (USD $17.3 million) as the price of crude palm oil (CPO) is expected to improve. The company's listing on the stock exchange (IDX) was a success, rising almost 12 percent on its debut, supported by foreign enthusiasm. Foreign institutional investors bought 81 percent of the stocks that were issued.

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Yesterday (10/12), the 28th initial public listing (IPO) in 2013 on Indonesia's Stock Exchange was conducted. Financing company Indomobil Multi Jasa - with company code IMJS - offered 450 million shares, or 10.4 percent of its stake, to the public with a price tag of IDR 500 per share. The company is a subsidiary of Indomobil Sukses Internasional (IMAS), Indonesia's second-largest automotive distributor after Astra International. Through the IPO, the company aims to obtain IDR 225 billion for business expansion.

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In order to raise new funds for business expansion, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) is considering to list its subsidiary Telekomunikasi Seluler (Telkomsel) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2014. Through its Telkomsel unit, Telkom is Indonesia’s leading provider of mobile telecommunications and digital data services. The company currently has around 125 million cellular subscribers in a sector where rife competition for cellular subscribers has limited net profits. Telkom, however, is the only Indonesian operator that posts strong growth.

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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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