Ooredoo Group and CK Hutchison
Create Indonesia’s Second Largest Mobile Telecoms Company by Completing the Merger
of their Indonesian Businesses

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison combines two highly complementary businesses to become a new world-class digital telecoms and internet company in Indonesia

• The merger is beneficial for shareholders, customers, employees and partners, and will further accelerate Indonesia’s digital transformation
• The US$6 billion transaction obtained all necessary approvals in an expeditious manner with strong stakeholder support for the merger

 
Doha, Qatar, and Hong Kong SAR, 4 January 2022: Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. (“Ooredoo”) – Ticker: ORDS and CK Hutchison Holdings Limited (“CK Hutchison”) – Ticker: HK0001 (together the “Parties”) today announced the completion of the proposed merger of their respective telecommunications businesses in Indonesia, PT Indosat Tbk (“Indosat Ooredoo”) and PT Hutchison 3 Indonesia (“H3I”), after receiving all required shareholder and regulatory approvals. The newly merged company will do business as PT Indosat Tbk (“Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison”, “the Company”), effective 4 January 2022.

The completed merger combines two highly complementary businesses to create a new world-class digital telecoms and internet company in Indonesia. The new second largest mobile telecoms company in the country, with an estimated annual revenue of approximately US$3 billion, will be able to compete and create additional value for all shareholders, customers and for Indonesia.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has the enhanced scale, financial strength and capabilities needed to accelerate Indonesia’s economic growth and transformation into a digital society. The merger realises significant operational synergies that will deliver cost efficiencies and facilitate deeper innovation and network enhancements, including the rollout of 5G in Indonesia.

Vikram Sinha, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Indosat Ooredoo since 2019, will lead Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Nicky Lee has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison. Ahmad Abdulaziz Al-Neama and Eyas Assaf have joined Ooredoo Group.

Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Managing Director of Ooredoo Group, said: “We are pleased to combine two of Indonesia’s leading telecoms brands to create a stronger number two player in Indonesia, backed by two highly committed partners in Ooredoo Group and CK Hutchison. Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison is well placed to achieve exciting long-term growth under the leadership of Vikram and his experienced management team with a proven track record in Indonesia.

“The merger’s timely completion reflects the recognition of the significant value and benefits that the company will deliver for all stakeholders including Indosat Ooredoo and Ooredoo Group shareholders, customers, employees, partners and Indonesia. This landmark transaction is closely aligned with the progression of Ooredoo Group’s accelerated growth strategy.

“I look forward to a long, prosperous partnership with CK Hutchison and would again like to extend my sincere gratitude to our customers, employees, shareholders, partners, and the Government of Indonesia, who created an environment that enabled the merger to become a reality.”

Canning Fok, Group Co-Managing Director of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, said: “I have every confidence that this merger will be highly accretive for all stakeholders involved, including customers, shareholders, and for Indonesia. Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison is now a stronger, world-class digital telecoms and internet company with critical mass, well positioned to build an even more powerful network that can benefit Indonesia’s development and customers, who will receive improved services and an even broader product offering that would not have otherwise been possible.

“Now the number two operator in Indonesia, the merged company can harness its combined resources to drive the further roll out its network to enhance quality and speed and invest in 5G technology. We have faith in the strength and performance of the business and the strong growth prospects that Indonesia’s market presents.

“I look forward to building a lasting and successful partnership with Ooredoo Group and thank them for their commitment during this merger, as well as our customers and industry partners for their continued support and faith in our business.

“I would like to express my gratitude to the Government of Indonesia, for creating a policy environment in Indonesia that has encouraged deals like this one to take place. The foresight of the Indonesian Government will help to build a strong and sustainable mobile market in Indonesia, and will help support the Government’s digital transformation agenda.”

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison will be jointly controlled by Ooredoo Group and CK Hutchison with a 65.6% shareholding.  It will remain listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange under the ticker ORDS, with the Government of Indonesia retaining a 9.6% shareholding, PT Tiga Telekomunikasi Indonesia holding a 10.8% shareholding, and other public shareholders holding approximately 14.0%.

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About Ooredoo Group

Ooredoo is an international communications company operating across the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. Serving consumers and businesses in 10 countries, Ooredoo delivers the leading data experience through a broad range of content and services via its advanced, data-centric mobile and fixed networks.

Ooredoo generated revenues of QAR 29 billion as of 31 December 2020. Its shares are listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

About CK Hutchison

Listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, CK Hutchison Holdings Limited (CK Hutchison) is a renowned multinational conglomerate committed to innovation and technology with businesses spanning the globe.  With operations in about 50 countries/markets and 300,000 employees worldwide, CK Hutchison has four core businesses - ports and related services, retail, infrastructure and telecommunications. 

CK Hutchison reported turnover of approximately HKD404 billion (US$52 billion) for the year ended 31 December 2020. For more information, please visit www.ckh.com.hk

About Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (ISAT)’s vision is to become Indonesia’s most preferred digital telco. Through its world-class digital telecoms services and preeminent network, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison strives to connect and empower every Indonesian. Jointly controlled by Ooredoo Group and CK Hutchison, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison was formed through the merger of PT Indosat Tbk and PT Hutchison 3 Indonesia in 2021.

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The new world-class digital telecoms and internet company
will be known as Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison.