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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Perusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (TELKOM)

Reporting Period: Six months ended June 30, 2006 (First Half 2006)

Filing Type: Form 6-K (Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements)

Business Overview: TELKOM is Indonesia's principal fixed-line provider. Its majority-owned subsidiary, Telkomsel, is the largest mobile cellular operator in Indonesia by subscribers and revenue. The company also provides interconnection, network, data, internet, and other telecommunications services. Shares are listed on the Jakarta and Surabaya Stock Exchanges (TLKM) and ADRs on the NYSE (TLK) and LSE (TKIA).

Key Financial Metrics (Six Months Ended June 30, 2006)

Note: US$ figures are derived from the filing's conversion rate. Liabilities calculated as Total Current Liabilities (19,763,685) + Total Non-current Liabilities (17,453,483).

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total operating revenues increased by approximately 23.8% (Rp 4.6 trillion) compared to the first half of 2005.
• Profitability: Net income rose significantly by 53.0% (Rp 2.0 trillion). Operating income increased by 33.6%.
• Segment Performance:
  • Cellular: Revenue surged from Rp 6.41 trillion to Rp 9.44 trillion (+47.3%), driven by Telkomsel.
  • Data and Internet: Revenue grew from Rp 3.06 trillion to Rp 4.10 trillion (+33.8%).
  • Fixed Lines: Revenue declined slightly from Rp 5.47 trillion to Rp 5.34 trillion (-2.5%).
• Foreign Exchange: The company recorded a net gain on foreign exchange of Rp 586.6 billion in 2006, compared to a loss of Rp 357.0 billion in 2005, contributing Rp 943.6 billion to the improvement in other income.
• Liquidity: Cash and cash equivalents increased by 55.5% to Rp 9.35 trillion. Short-term bank loans decreased drastically from Rp 791.7 billion to Rp 17.1 billion.
• Dividends: Dividends payable increased from Rp 3.53 trillion to Rp 6.46 trillion.

Outlook, Risks, and Unusual Items

• Management Commentary: The filing is a press release announcing the submission of unaudited statements. No specific forward-looking guidance or outlook text is provided in this document.
• Unusual Items:
  • FX Volatility: The reversal from a significant foreign exchange loss in 2005 to a substantial gain in 2006 is a major driver of the improved bottom line.
  • Treasury Stock: In 2006, the company recorded a cost of treasury stock of Rp 413.7 billion (55.4 million shares), which was not present in the 2005 restated figures.
  • Capital Leases: New property, plant, and equipment under capital lease (Rp 155.7 billion) and related obligations (Rp 225.9 billion) appeared in 2006.
• Risks/Contingencies: The filing does not explicitly detail new risks or contingencies beyond standard financial statement notes. The company maintains significant provisions for post-retirement health care benefits (Rp 2.93 trillion) and long service awards (Rp 575.5 billion).

Investor Verification Checklist

• FX Impact: Verify the sustainability of the foreign exchange gain, as it significantly boosted net income compared to the prior year's loss.
• Fixed-Line Decline: Investigate the reasons for the 2.5% revenue decline in the core fixed-line business amidst overall growth.
• Dividend Payout: Confirm the timing and source of funds for the increased dividends payable (Rp 6.46 trillion).
• Debt Structure: Review the reduction in short-term bank loans and the increase in long-term obligations under capital leases.
• Treasury Stock: Understand the strategic rationale behind the purchase of 55.4 million treasury shares.