Expertise: Mergers & Acquisitions

SSEK Acts for Indonesian Conglomerate in Acquisition by Singapore Holding Company

SSEK acted for The Gesit Companies, a diversified Indonesian conglomerate that operates in the property, trading and services, manufacturing and natural resources sectors, in a transaction with MEA Commercial Holdings Pte. Ltd. (MEACH), a leading Singapore holding company that focuses on real estate investments. SSEK assisted The Gesit Companies in the successful sale to MEACH SSEK Acts for Indonesian Conglomerate in Acquisition by Singapore Holding Company

SSEK Indonesia Leads Legal Training for Pertamina

SSEK partner Dewi Savitri Reni and associate Aldilla Stephanie Suwana recently provided legal training for employees of PT Pertamina (Persero), the Indonesian state-owned oil and natural gas corporation based in Jakarta. The legal training covered joint venture agreements, the merger and acquisition process in Indonesia, and liquidations. About SSEK SSEK is a leading full-service corporate SSEK Indonesia Leads Legal Training for Pertamina

Corporate M&A in Indonesia – Scope of Due Diligence

There are no specific requirements or procedures for due dilĀ­igence before acquiring a company. However, it is common and best practice for a bidder to perform due diligence on the target company before proceeding with an acquisition. In practice, the due diligence will cover the following:   corporate organization and general information; compliance with general Corporate M&A in Indonesia – Scope of Due Diligence

SSEK Acts for Ovolo Group in Bali Resort Acquisition

SSEK has assisted Ovolo Group, an award-winning luxury boutique hotel brand headquartered in Hong Kong, with the acquisition of a resort hotel in Bali. Ovolo acquired Citadines Kuta Beach Bali, an upmarket serviced apartment/hotel development located near the popular tourist areas of Seminyak and Legian. This is the group’s first property outside of Hong Kong SSEK Acts for Ovolo Group in Bali Resort Acquisition

SSEK Leads Training Sessions for Pertamina

SSEK recently led separate training sessions for new legal officers at PT Pertamina, the Indonesian state-owned oil and natural gas corporation. SSEK partner Dewi Savitri Reni (Vitri) and Indrawan Dwi Yuriutomo, as associate at the firm, led a session on joint venture agreements and M&A transactions. Vitri led a second session on liquidation, bankruptcy and SSEK Leads Training Sessions for Pertamina

SSEK Advises Malaysia’s RII Holdings on Investment in Indonesian Courier and Logistics Industry

SSEK has advised Malaysian investment holding company RII Holdings Sdn Bhd (RII) on its acquisition of a substantial equity interest in leading Indonesian logistics company PT Pandu Siwi Sentosa (PSS). SSEK assisted RII with drafting and negotiating the transaction documents. RII signed on October 1 the definitive agreements with PSS and its individual shareholders, and SSEK Advises Malaysia’s RII Holdings on Investment in Indonesian Courier and Logistics Industry

Indonesian Competition Body Aims Fines at Companies Late to Report Merger or Acquisition

Indonesia’s Business Competition Supervisory Commission (Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha or “KPPU“) is seen to be more strictly enforcing fines for companies that are late in notifying the KPPU of a merger or acquisition that meets a certain threshold. KPPU Notification Requirement The requirement to notify the KPPU of a merger or acquisition is regulated under Indonesian Competition Body Aims Fines at Companies Late to Report Merger or Acquisition

SSEK Partner Moderates Panel on M&A Transactions in Indonesia

SSEK partner Dewi Savitri Reni (Vitri) moderated a panel on M&A transactions in Indonesia during a recent IBA and PERADI conference. The IBA-PERADI Corporate Counsel Conference: Indonesia – a Global and Local Legal Perspective in Investment was held in Bali. Vitri moderated the panel on Mergers & Acquisitions – Asset Purchase Versus Stock Purchase.