The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) has witnessed a flurry of initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2024, with 13 companies making their debut and raising a total of Rp 3 trillion in funds. According to Director of Corporate Assessment at IDX, I Gede Nyoman Yetna, this surge in IPO activity reflects positive market sentiment and investor interest.
As of February 7, 2024, Nyoman disclosed that 24 companies are in the pipeline waiting to launch their IPOs on the exchange. Among these, 17 companies are classified as medium-scale enterprises, with assets ranging from Rp 50 billion to Rp 250 billion. Additionally, 4 companies have large-scale assets exceeding Rp 250 billion, while 3 companies have smaller assets valued below Rp 50 billion.
Breaking down the sectors represented in the IPO pipeline, 8 companies hail from the industrial sector, 5 from consumer cyclicals, and 3 from the technology sector. Furthermore, there are 2 companies each from the basic materials sector, 4 from consumer non-cyclicals, and 1 each from the infrastructure, property, and real estate sectors.
Nyoman also provided insights into the bond issuance pipeline, revealing that 12 issuances from 10 EBUS (Electronic Bookkeeping Underwriters) have garnered Rp 11.9 trillion in funds. This indicates a robust appetite for bonds among investors.
Regarding rights issues, as of February 7, 2024, 4 listed companies have conducted rights issues, raising a total of Rp 3.08 trillion. However, there are still 24 companies listed in the rights issue pipeline. These companies span various sectors, with 8 in consumer cyclicals, 5 in the financial sector, and 4 each in consumer cyclicals and energy.
The surge in IPOs, bond issuances, and rights issues underscores the confidence of companies in the Indonesian market and the growing appetite among investors for diverse investment opportunities. As the IDX continues to attract new listings and investment instruments, it contributes to the vibrancy and dynamism of Indonesia's capital markets.