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BRI plans share buyback worth up to Rp1 trillion
Indonesia’s Bank Rakyat Indonesia plans a second share buyback worth up to Rp1 trillion.
The bank says it will carry out the buyback from October 22, 2026, to January 21, 2027, amid significant market fluctuations.
BRI says the move reflects management’s confidence in the bank’s business and long-term growth prospects.
It expects its capital adequacy ratio to remain at 21.42% after the planned buyback, based on a pro forma calculation using figures from June 30, 2026.
The bank plans to use the shares it buys for share ownership programs for employees and senior leaders.
Transferring those shares will require approval at a shareholders’ meeting, and BRI says it will maintain adequate capital as it supports business growth.
BRI announced a second share buyback phase worth up to Rp1 trillion.
The planned buyback period runs from 22 October 2026 to 21 January 2027.
The bank said the plan reflects management’s confidence in its business fundamentals and long-term growth prospects.
BRI said its pro forma capital adequacy ratio would remain at 21.42% after the buyback.
Shares repurchased are planned for use in an employee and/or board share ownership programme, subject to shareholder approval.
- Who
- PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. (BRI).
- What
- BRI plans a second share buyback phase worth up to Rp1 trillion.
- When
- The planned period is 22 October 2026 to 21 January 2027.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- BRI said the plan aims to increase shareholder value and reflects confidence in its business fundamentals and long-term growth prospects.
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The Financial Services Authority issued a letter on buybacks by public companies during significantly fluctuating market conditions.
BRI announced its second share buyback phase, planned to begin on this date.
The planned buyback period is due to end.
- Maximum buyback value
- Rp1 trillion
- Planned buyback period
- 22 October 2026–21 January 2027
- Pro forma capital adequacy ratio
- 21.42% as of 30 June 2026
- Pro forma return on equity
- 18.80% as of 30 June 2026
- Planned use of repurchased shares
- Employee and/or board share ownership programme
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This share buyback plan reflects BRI’s confidence in the Company’s business fundamentals and long-term growth prospects. In carrying it out, BRI will continue to prioritise capital adequacy, prudence, and good corporate governance in accordance with applicable regulations.