Friday, July 29, 2011

XL Income Up 8 Percent

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - telecommunications operator PT XL Axiata, Tbk, reported on the performance of the first half of 2011 with revenues increased by 8 percent (year-on-year) to Rp 9.1 trillion. The increase in operating revenue sustained by the data service revenue growth of 47 percent, and norms zation and net profit of Rp 1.6 trillion.

While EBITDA reached Rp 4.8 trillion (up 7 percent), and EBITDA margin was steady at 52 percent at the end of June 2011. In addition the number of subscribers increased by 10 percent from 35.2 million in June 2010 to 38, 9 million in June 2011.

Increasing our revenue primarily from the data service revenues, which increased by 47 percent and contributed 21 percent to total revenue of our customers use, said the President Director of XL, Hasnul Suhaimi, Friday (29/07/2011) in Jakarta.

Hasnul said, there is great potential in business services related to changes in customer behavior data from the use of traditional services (conversational and SMS services) to the data service, so in the future, we will focus more on developing data services business by strengthening our overall department.

Over the past 12 months, t elah Excelcomindo also add as many as 4084 BTS BTS (2G/3G) in Indonesia, where 1220 is a 3G BTS (3G base stations increased by 53% from 2301 to 3521 BTS BTS Jun10 Jun11). Total BTS (2G/3G) we Jun11 totaled 24,971 at the end of the BTS.

We have decided to accelerate the addition of network infrastructure for data services with consideration of the growing 3G mobile phone users in the 3G market and also the traffic generated. Our cash capital expenditures will reach about Rp 6 trillion, of which more than half will be allocated for data services, said Hasnul.

Bill Gates Shares Microsoft's Release

Jakarta - Microsoft founder Bill Gates is reported to have sold as many as 5 million shares of Microsoft are holding. But whether by this step, Gates no longer be the owner of the giant software maker?

The answer is of course not! Although it has been removed 5 million pieces of its shares, Gates still remains the dominant owner and shareholder of Microsoft.

Because according to the Securities & Exchange Commission quoted from AFP on Saturday (30/07/2011), the millionaire who now cultivate philanthropy world is still holding at least 551 million shares of Microsoft.

Sales of 5 million shares Gates at Microsoft itself is reportedly already registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

The selling price of the shares are estimated to be between USD 27.20 to 27.98 per sheet. That is, the total funds raised could reach $ 138 million from this transaction.

Gates himself is still listed as the Microsoft Chairman. But since June 2008, he spelled out no longer active in the company based in Redmond, U.S..

Together with his wife - Melinda - she is more concentrated to conduct humanitarian activities under the banner of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.


Ardhi Suryadhi - detikinet

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Italian Energy Giant Discovers Gas at New Offshore Well in Indonesia

MILAN, KOMPAS.com - Italian energy giant Eni SpA Thursday said it had made a new gas discovery at a well off the shore of Indonesia.
Eni successfully drilled an exploration well in the Kutei Basin, offshore Indonesia, at Jangkrik North East 1 NFW.
The well contains more than 60 million of net gas pay in excellent quality reservoir sands. Eni, through its Indonesian subsidiary, is the operator of Muara Bakau PSC with a 55% interest. GDF Suez SA holds the remaining 45% interest in the project.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Foreigners Hold IDR241.76 Tln Indonesian Govt Rupiah Bonds



JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Foreign ownership of the Indonesian government's rupiah-denominated bonds rose to IDR241.76 trillion ($28.3 billion) as of July 18 from IDR234.99 trillion on June 30, Ministry of Finance data showed Thursday.

The figures suggest that lingering concern over sovereign debt problems in the European Union hasn't significantly discouraged overseas market participants to park their money in the rupiah assets. Offshore investors held close to 35% of the government's total tradable rupiah debt securities as of Monday, rising slightly from 34% at the end of June, the data showed.

Analysts have warned that such a high proportion of foreign ownership in the government bonds could pose a risk to Indonesian financial markets if such investors suddenly withdraw their funds.

Sumber :
Dow Jones

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Indovest Universe: JCI Start Reduced Pressure

Jakarta - U.S. stocks closed lower again with the Dow Jones fell 58.88 points, or 0.47%. The weakening of this time triggered by the downgrade its debt rating Ireland to junk level by Moody's concerns that add to the debt crisis will spread to European countries. This news was given clear signals that the Fed officials who will give you more stimulus (easing) if the economic recovery lambat.Kabar trip should be a catalyst to rally his re Dow Jones.

European bourses closed lower due to the lack of political consensus for the settlement of the debt crisis of Europe. FTSE down 1%.

Asian bourses this morning observed a positive move. Nikkei up 0.17%, Kospi rose 0.42%, a positive movement triggered by the action of the BoJ to make a purchase of ETF worth U.S. $ 275 million, and ahead of the announcement of China's GDP.

Indonesia Stock Exchange today is expected to move related consolidated regional diversity of news both positive and negative, the potential pressure on the stock index is still there but we feel may be limited, it JCI dismaping we still believe in a positive trend, this could be exploited to conduct market players Buy on weakness in case of weakening.
from:Indovest Universe - detikFinance

Prime Listing, Petrochem Star Stocks Rise 18% to Rp 121 per Sheet

Jakarta - PT Star Petrochem Limited (STAR) on a stock listing debut on Wednesday (07/13/2011) increased the level of USD 19 to USD 121 from the initial price of Rp 102 per share.

At the beginning of the opening of stock trading at 09.30 JATS, the company's stock rose significantly from the previous pricing, Rp 102 per share.

JATS time until around 9:40, the stock was in the range of Rp 102 per share, and had touched the lowest price of Rp 114 per share, and the highest level of Rp 140 per share. Shares of the company recorded a frequency of 478 lots with the transaction of Rp 7.55 million.

The number of shares offered to the public amounted to 2 billion shares with a nominal value of Rp 100 per share, and the offering price of shares amounting to Rp 102.

Proceeds from the initial public offering of Rp 204 billion. Proceeds from the initial public offering. 30% to pay off some bank debt, 20% to build facilities and infrastructure, 7.5% for working capital.

Companies engaged in the chemical sector has also issued warrants as much as 980 million shares at the price shares at the IPO price of Rp 102 per warrant. Warrants offer with a ratio of 200:98, meaning of 200 shares granted 98 warrants

As underwriter is PT Andalan Artha Advisindo Securities. Meanwhile, BAE, Ficomindo PT Buana Registrar.

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Whery Enggo Prayogi - detikFinance