Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Perusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (Telkom Indonesia) was submitted on November 20, 2009. The filing announces the Board of Directors' decision, made on November 18, 2009, to distribute an interim dividend for the 2009 financial year. The dividend declaration is based on the Company's financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2009 (Q3 2009).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing focuses on capital return rather than operational performance metrics. Specific revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity figures for the period are not provided in this text.
- Interim Dividend Total: Rp 524,190,170,387 (approximately 524.19 billion Rupiah).
- Dividend Per Share: Rp 26.65.
- Payment Date: December 29, 2009.
- Recording Date: December 14, 2009.
Material Changes
The filing does not contain comparative financial data or a discussion of material changes in revenue, profit, or operational metrics versus prior periods. The primary material event is the approval of the interim dividend, which will be accounted for when determining the final dividend at the next Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Board approved the interim dividend based on Q3 2009 financial results. The payment will be deducted from the final dividend calculation later in the year.
Risks and Contingencies (Taxation):
- Withholding Tax: Tax will be deducted in accordance with Indonesian regulations.
- Entity Taxpayers: Failure to register a Tax Register Number (NPWP) by December 14, 2009, results in a 30% withholding tax rate (Article 23).
- Offshore Taxpayers: Failure to submit a legalized Certificate of Domicile by December 14, 2009, results in a 20% withholding tax rate (Article 26).
Procedural Requirements: Shareholders wishing to transfer dividends to a bank account must have a minimum dividend amount of Rp 500,000 and must notify PT DATINDO ENTRYCOM of their account details before December 14, 2009.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total dividend payout of Rp 524.19 billion and the per-share amount of Rp 26.65.
- Confirm the Record Date of December 14, 2009, to ensure eligibility for the payment.
- Check tax compliance status (NPWP for entities, Certificate of Domicile for offshore investors) to avoid higher withholding tax rates (30% or 20%).
- Review the Q3 2009 financial statements referenced in the filing for underlying performance data not included in this summary.
- Confirm bank account notification deadlines if opting for direct transfer rather than cash withdrawal.