BNI Distributes Dividend of Rp 13 Trillion and Share Buyback of Rp 905 Billion
PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk has approved the distribution of a cash dividend of Rp 13.03 trillion at its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (RUPST) for fiscal year 2025.
The dividend is equivalent to 65% of consolidated net profit attributable to the parent entity’s owners, amounting to Rp 20.04 trillion.
BNI’s Corporate Secretary Okki Rushartomo stated that this decision reflects the company’s commitment to delivering optimal value to shareholders whilst maintaining the company’s fundamentals through strengthening the capital structure.
“A number of strategic decisions agreed upon in this RUPST are part of efforts to maintain sustainable performance and strengthen the foundation of the company’s capital base going forward,” Okki said in a written statement on Monday (9 March 2026).
In the meeting, the publicly-listed company with stock ticker BBNI approved the allocation of 35% of net profit, or approximately Rp 7.01 trillion, as retained earnings. These funds will be used to support business expansion and strengthen BNI’s capital capacity amid the dynamics of the banking industry.
Share Buyback
In addition to dividend distribution, the RUPST also approved a plan for share repurchase (buyback) with a maximum transaction value of Rp 905.48 billion, including transaction costs. The buyback will be carried out in accordance with the provisions and regulations applicable in the capital market.
Okki stated that this buyback measure is one of the company’s instruments to maintain share price stability whilst providing flexibility in corporate capital management.
“This buyback decision demonstrates management’s confidence in the company’s long-term prospects whilst providing flexibility in strengthening capital,” Okki said.
Shares repurchased will be held as treasury stock that can be transferred through resale on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) or off-exchange. These shares can also be utilised for the implementation of Employee and/or Management Share Ownership Programmes.
In the same RUPST, shareholders also approved amendments to the company’s Articles of Association regarding the reclassification of Series B shares owned by BP BUMN into Series A Dwiwarna shares. The reclassification concerns 223,783,877 shares as part of adjustments to Law Number 16 of 2025 on the Fourth Amendment to Law Number 19 of 2003 on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).
Okki stated that this adjustment represents the company’s compliance with the latest regulations whilst an effort to strengthen corporate governance as a state-owned enterprise.
“This adjustment is part of the company’s compliance with applicable regulations whilst ensuring the company’s corporate governance remains optimal,” he said.
In addition to the agenda items concerning the use of net profit, share buyback and amendments to the Articles of Association, the RUPST also approved several other matters including the ratification of the annual report and consolidated financial statements for fiscal year 2025, the determination of remuneration for the Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners for fiscal year 2026, the appointment of a public accountant for fiscal year 2026, and the delegation of authority for approval of the Long-Term Work Plan (RJPP) 2026-2030 and Annual Work Plan (RKAP) 2027.
The meeting also received a report on the realisation of funds from the first phase of the 2025 Sustainability Bond public offering, as well as reaffirmation of the delegation of RUPST authority to the Board of Commissioners regarding changes to the company’s pension fund regulations.
The decisions resulting from this RUPST are expected to strengthen BNI’s business fundamentals whilst maintaining the company’s growth momentum amid the increasingly competitive dynamics of the financial industry.
“With a strategy of strengthening capital, adaptive corporate governance, and corporate policies focused on sustainability, BNI is optimistic that it can continue to create added value for shareholders and support Indonesia’s national economic growth,” he added.