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Emdeki Utama, a leading Indonesian calcium carbide manufacturer, was added to the Indonesia Stock Exchange on Monday (25/09). The company became the 22nd company to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) in Indonesia so far in 2017. There are now 556 companies listed on the local exchange.
Tugu Pratama Indonesia, an Indonesia-based general insurance company, announced it will not conduct its initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017 as initially targeted. Instead, it now targets to become a publicly listed company in the first half of 2018. Corporate Secretary Syaiful Azhar said there were several internal and external obstacles that blocked the IPO.
Pembangunan Perumahan (PP), a government-controlled construction company, revised the initial public offering (IPO) plans for its subsidiaries. Originally, the company planned to list three units on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017. However, based on the latest statements of the management of PP, only one unit - PP Presisi - will conduct an IPO before the end of 2017.
Garuda Maintenance Facility AeroAsia, the aircraft maintenance and repair unit of Indonesia's national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, is set to sell a 30 percent stake in an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in early October 2017. The offering period is scheduled for 2-4 October 2017.
Indonesia's Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises confirmed only four subsidiaries of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are conducting an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017. This is lower than the original plan of nine companies.
Indonesian state-owned construction company Brantas Abipraya targets to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2018. Suradi Wongso, Finance Director of Brantas Abipraya, said the company plans to offer 30 percent of its total share capital to the public through this corporate move, collecting IDR 3 trillion (approx. USD $226 million) along the way.
After having encouraged capital inflows into Indonesia through the tax amnesty program, Indonesian President Joko Widodo now also urges those multinational companies that operate in Indonesia but are listed abroad to go-public on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. He particularly targets those companies that generate more than 50 percent of their revenue from Indonesia, or, have more than 50 percent of their total assets in Indonesia.
Adaro Logistics, a subsidiary of Indonesian coal mining company Adaro Energy, is expected to undertake an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2018. Garibaldi Thohir, President Director of Adaro Energy, is optimistic about the potential of publicly listing the unit in Indonesia as prospects for Indonesia's equity market are promising. Moreover, when a company goes public then it becomes more transparent, and this should improve the company's management.
Ahead of the long Idul Fitri holiday seven Indonesian companies were added to the Indonesia Stock Exchange over the past four days, having completed their initial public offerings (IPOs). So far in 2017 a total of 18 companies have gone public in Indonesia, rebounding from a figure of 14 in full-year 2016. It shows investors have become more confident about financial market stability and Indonesia's economic stability.
Indonesia's economic acceleration, the nation's recently obtained investment grade status from Standard & Poor's (S&P) and the (near) record high position of the benchmark Jakarta Composite Index makes it more attractive for Indonesian companies to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Moreover, the Federal Reserve is committed not to cause too much volatility in markets by acting cautiously and communicating its (possible future) moves clearly.
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Surya Pertiwi, an Indonesia-based sanitary ware company and the exclusive distributor of TOTO sanitary products, made its trading debut on the Indonesia Stock Exchange on Monday (14/05). It is the 12th company that has completed its initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange so far in 2018. There are now 577 publicly listed companies in Indonesia.
Indonesia-based trade, transportation and logistics services provider Indah Prakasa Sentosa became the fifth company to complete its initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2018. On Friday (06/04) the company made its trading debut on the local bourse, surging 50 percent to close at IDR 414 per share along the way. After the listing of Indah Prakasa Sentosa there are now 570 publicly-listed companies in Indonesia.
LCK Global Kedaton, a telecommunication construction services company that was established in 2013, became the first company to make its trading debut on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2018. Mirae Asset Sekuritas acted as underwriter for the initial public offering (IPO). On Tuesday (16/01) the company was added on the local bourse.
Shares of Campina Ice Cream Industry skyrocketed on its debut on the Indonesia Stock Exchange on Tuesday (19/12). In fact, it triggered the auto rejection system as shares surged rapidly by 49.70 percent to IDR 494 per share. Campina Ice Cream Industry is the 35th company to have conducted an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017.
E-commerce company Kioson Komersial Indonesia became the nation's first e-commerce startup to go public on the Indonesia Stock Exchange on Thursday (05/10). There was plenty of interest for the company during its trading debut as its shares rose 50 percent to IDR 450 a piece. The offering was more than 10 times oversubscribed. Local brokerage Sinarmas Sekuritas was the sole underwriter for the IPO.
Mark Dynamics Indonesia became the 20th company to list on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017. The company, based in North Sumatra, manufactures premium ceramic hand formers for industrial, medical, and household purposes. At the listing ceremony in Jakarta on Wednesday (12/07) Yeoh Sek Boon, President Director of Mark Dynamics Indonesia, said the listing is a historic event for the company, and should also be a great source for further growth.
Indonesian electricity producer Megapower Makmur was added to the Indonesia Stock Exchange on Wednesday (05/07), hence becoming the 19th company to have conducted an initial public offering (IPO) in Indonesia this year. After trading opened the company immediately became the top gainer on the local exchange, with its shares surging 70 percent to IDR 340 a piece. As a result the auto rejection system kicked in, blocking any further movements.
Indonesian rice distributor Buyung Poetra Sembada targets to see a 25 percent year-on-year (y/y) growth of sales and net profit in 2017, supported by rising sales of its own brands as well as private labels. The company also targets to collect up to IDR 280 billion (approx. USD $21 million) through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in June 2017. Buyung Poetra Sembada will offer 700 million new shares, equivalent to nearly 30 percent of its enlarged capital, to the public.
In order to make an initial public offering (IPO) in Indonesia more attractive the Indonesia Stock Exchange is advised to make this corporate move less expensive for companies. Also the annual listing fee as well as the deposit that needs to be paid to the Financial Services Authority (OJK) need to be revised in order to encourage more local companies to conduct an IPO in Indonesia. Although being Southeast Asia's largest economy, the number of listed companies in Indonesia is far below the number of listed companies in Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia.
Indonesian general contractor Paramita Bangun Sarana targets to raise up to IDR 350 billion (approx. USD $26.5 million) through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). The company will offer up to 300 million shares, equivalent to 20 percent of its enlarged capital, to investors through the corporate move. Vincentius Susanto, Secretary at Paramita Bangun Sarana, said the indicative price for shares is set in the range of IDR 1,000 - 1,300 a piece. The offering period for the shares is scheduled for 16 - 20 September 2016, while listing on the (IDX) is scheduled for 27 September.
