{"id":17764,"date":"2025-11-21T04:57:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T21:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/search.web.id\/digest\/posco-internationals-agpa-secures-majority-stake-in-sampoerna-agro-sgro-in-idr-9-45-trillion-deal\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T04:57:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T21:57:38","slug":"posco-internationals-agpa-secures-majority-stake-in-sampoerna-agro-sgro-in-idr-9-45-trillion-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/search.web.id\/digest\/posco-internationals-agpa-secures-majority-stake-in-sampoerna-agro-sgro-in-idr-9-45-trillion-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"POSCO International&#8217;s AGPA Secures Majority Stake in Sampoerna Agro (SGRO) in IDR 9.45 Trillion Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a significant corporate maneuver poised to reshape the Indonesian palm oil landscape, <a href=\"https:\/\/search.web.id\/digest\/stock\/SGRO\">Sampoerna Agro (SGRO)<\/a>, a prominent player in the agricultural sector, has announced a change in its controlling ownership. Twinwood Family Holdings Limited, the former controlling entity, divested its entire 65.72% stake in SGRO to AGPA Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of South Korea&#8217;s industrial titan, POSCO International Corporation. This landmark transaction, effective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idx.co.id\/StaticData\/NewsAndAnnouncement\/ANNOUNCEMENTSTOCK\/FromEREP\/202511\/e9c6e500b7d80fb45d43.pdf\">November 19, 2025<\/a>, commanded a premium price of IDR 7,903 per share, culminating in a total acquisition value of approximately IDR 9.45 trillion.<\/p>\n<h2>The Strategic Acquisition: Details and Market Premium<\/h2>\n<p>The deal&#8217;s valuation underscores the strategic importance of Sampoerna Agro within the regional palm oil industry. The per-share acquisition price of IDR 7,903 represents a substantial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idx.co.id\/StaticData\/NewsAndAnnouncement\/ANNOUNCEMENTSTOCK\/FromEREP\/202511\/054fdb232056ae4dea84.pdf\">7.52% premium<\/a> over SGRO&#8217;s closing share price of IDR 7,350 on Thursday, November 20, 2025. This premium signals POSCO International&#8217;s strong conviction in SGRO&#8217;s future prospects and market position. The transaction solidifies AGPA Pte. Ltd.&#8217;s immediate control over the Indonesian agri-business.<\/p>\n<p>This major development follows earlier market whispers. Just two months prior, <a href=\"https:\/\/snips.snips-terbaru\/-wholesales-mobil-agustus-2025-masih-di-level-60-ribuan-turun-19-yoy#:~:text=%2524SGRO%253A%2520Bloomberg%2Cmenanggapi%2520kabar%2520ini.\">$SGRO: Bloomberg<\/a> had reported that the Sampoerna family was exploring the sale of their entire SGRO holdings via Twinwood Family Holdings Limited, with an estimated valuation ranging between USD 500-700 million, or approximately IDR 8.2-11.5 trillion. The current acquisition falls squarely within this anticipated range, validating market expectations and highlighting the meticulous planning behind this divestment.<\/p>\n<h2>Regulatory Compliance: The Mandatory Tender Offer (MTO)<\/h2>\n<p>As a direct consequence of this change in control, AGPA Pte. Ltd., the newly designated controlling shareholder, is mandated to initiate a Mandatory Tender Offer (MTO) for the remaining public shares of SGRO. This obligation is stipulated under Indonesia&#8217;s Financial Services Authority (OJK) Regulation No. 9\/2018, which governs acquisitions of public companies.<\/p>\n<p>The pricing for this crucial MTO will adhere to strict regulatory guidelines. OJK Regulation No. 9\/2018 dictates that the MTO price must be set at the higher of two values:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The average of the highest daily trading prices on the stock exchange over the 90-day period immediately preceding the announcement of the acquisition negotiations.<\/li>\n<li>The per-share acquisition price paid by AGPA Pte. Ltd. for the controlling stake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This mechanism is designed to protect minority shareholders, ensuring they receive a fair and equitable price for their shares following a change in control.<\/p>\n<h2>Strategic Outlook: What This Means for the Palm Oil Sector<\/h2>\n<p>The acquisition of Sampoerna Agro by POSCO International&#8217;s AGPA Pte. Ltd. is more than just a change of ownership; it represents a strategic pivot for both entities and potentially a significant shift within the Indonesian palm oil industry. For POSCO International, a global trading and investment powerhouse, this move signifies a deeper dive into the agricultural value chain, securing raw material supply and diversifying its portfolio. For Sampoerna Agro, a company with extensive plantation assets, the new ownership could unlock new capital for expansion, technological advancements, and improved sustainability practices.<\/p>\n<p>Investors and industry observers will be closely watching the execution of the Mandatory Tender Offer and the strategic direction AGPA Pte. Ltd. charts for Sampoerna Agro. This transaction casts a spotlight on the evolving dynamics of the palm oil sector, where global players are increasingly seeking direct control over production assets to ensure supply chain resilience and meet burgeoning demand.<\/p>\n<div class=\"newspaper-x-tags\"><strong><\/strong><span><a href=\"https:\/\/search.web.id\/digest\/stock\/agro\/\" rel=\"tag\">AGRO<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/search.web.id\/digest\/stock\/sgro\/\" rel=\"tag\">SGRO<\/a> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a significant corporate maneuver poised to reshape the Indonesian palm oil landscape, Sampoerna Agro (SGRO), a prominent player in the agricultural sector, has announced a change in its controlling ownership. Twinwood Family Holdings Limited, the former controlling entity, divested its entire 65.72% stake in SGRO to AGPA Pte. 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