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BRI Plans Share Buyback of Up to Rp1 Trillion
Indonesia's Bank Rakyat Indonesia plans to buy back shares worth up to Rp1 trillion.
The state-owned bank announced the plan on October 22, 2026, amid significant fluctuations in the stock market.
The buyback is scheduled to run until January 21, 2027, and the bank says it will purchase shares at prices it considers fair.
BRI says the move aims to support shareholder value and reflects its confidence in its business and long-term prospects.
Its projected capital adequacy ratio is 21.42%, based on consolidated financial figures as of June 30, 2026, after accounting for the plan.
The bank says it will preserve sufficient capital to support growth, lending and risk management.
The repurchased shares could go to employee and leadership ownership plans, but their transfer requires approval at a shareholders' meeting.
Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) plans a second-phase share buyback worth up to Rp1 trillion.
The buyback is scheduled to run from October 22, 2026, to January 21, 2027, amid significant volatility in capital markets.
BRI says the plan aims to increase shareholder value and reflects management’s confidence in the bank’s business fundamentals and long-term growth prospects.
The bank says its pro forma capital adequacy ratio would remain 21.42%, while return on equity would be 18.80%, based on consolidated figures as of June 30, 2026.
Shares repurchased are intended for employee and/or director and commissioner share ownership programs, subject to shareholder approval for their transfer.
- Who
- PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BRI), listed as BBRI.
- What
- It plans a second-phase share buyback worth up to Rp1 trillion.
- When
- The planned period is October 22, 2026, to January 21, 2027.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- BRI says the plan aims to increase shareholder value and reflects confidence in its fundamentals and long-term growth prospects.
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OJK issued a letter on buybacks by public companies amid significant market volatility.
BRI announced its plan and the scheduled buyback period began.
The planned buyback period is due to end.
- Maximum buyback value
- Rp1 trillion
- Planned period
- October 22, 2026–January 21, 2027
- Capital adequacy ratio
- 21.42%, pro forma as of June 30, 2026
- Return on equity
- 18.80%, as of June 30, 2026
- OJK regulation
- POJK Number 13 of 2023
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What people are saying
The share buyback plan reflects BRI’s confidence in the company’s business fundamentals and long-term growth prospects. In carrying it out, BRI continues to prioritize capital adequacy, prudence, and good corporate governance in accordance with applicable regulations.