Lead underwriters to underwrite IDR3.92 trillion in Garuda IPO

Garuda Indonesia has downsized the IPO deal to 6.34 billion shares or 27.98% at IDR750 per share or IDR4.75 trillion deal. Garuda will obtain IDR3.30 trillion cash by selling 4.40 billion new shares during the IPO and Bank Mandiri will seal IDR1.45 trillion from Garuda IPO by selling 1.94 billion existing shares. A source close to the deal said one of lead underwriters is now struggling to meet its fully commitment of underwriting. Each lead underwriter has committed to buy unsold Garuda shares worth IDR1.31 trillion. Regarding to the capital paid in, Bahana, Danareksa, and Mandiri Sekuritas record IDR1.15 trillion, far below their commitment to underwrite Garuda shares of IDR3.92 trillion. The question is if the market doesn't absorb the stocks, which financing lead underwriters should take? or They will put Garuda stocks inside their book. What will happen if Garuda stocks plunge during the trading debut? According to the source, it is still possible for the lead underwriters if SOEs Minister Mustafa Abubakar urges them to stick with their commitment. They can use external financing to absorb Garuda shares in the primary market. "Under current circumstances, I want to know which bank is available to help the lead underwriters," said an investment banker at a foreign house. (wiw)