Indonesian Financial Companies Distribute Interim Dividends

Strong Financial Performance Drives Dividend Payments

Several major Indonesian financial companies have announced interim dividend distributions to their shareholders, reflecting their robust financial performance in 2025. The companies include Bank Central Asia (BBCA), BFI Finance (BFIN), and BTPN Syariah (BTPS).

BFI Finance Dividend Distribution

BFI Finance has declared an interim dividend of Rp35 per share for the financial year 2025. The dividend will be paid on December 18, 2025, to shareholders recorded in the company's shareholder register by December 12, 2025. BFIN's financial performance has been strong, with net profit reaching Rp1.17 trillion in the first nine months of 2025, representing a 4.7% year-on-year increase. The company's Return on Assets (ROA) stood at 7.7%, and Return on Equity (ROE) was 14.7%. New financing provided by BFIN from January to September 2025 amounted to Rp16.4 trillion, a 15.2% year-on-year growth.

Bank Central Asia Interim Dividend

Bank Central Asia (BBCA) has also announced an interim dividend for 2025, amounting to Rp55 per share, totaling Rp6.77 trillion. The dividend will be distributed on December 22, 2025, to shareholders recorded by December 4, 2025. BCA's decision to distribute interim dividends is consistent with its historical practice, as noted by the company's financial director, Vera Eve Lim. The bank has maintained a dividend payout ratio of around 68%, which is considered high for the banking industry.

BTPN Syariah Dividend Payment

BTPN Syariah (BTPS) has declared an interim dividend of Rp39.5 per share for 2025. The record date for the dividend is December 1, 2025, with payment scheduled for December 18, 2025. The dividend distribution follows the company's strong financial performance in the first nine months of 2025.

Market Impact and Investor Sentiment

The announcement of interim dividends by these major financial companies is likely to positively impact investor sentiment. The distributions reflect the companies' confidence in their financial health and future prospects. Investors will be watching the payment process closely as it indicates the companies' commitment to returning value to shareholders.