PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk made an early partial repayment of the Shelf Registration Bonds I Wijaya Karya Phase I Year 2020 Series A with a total value of IDR 50 billion through a call option on December 18, 2024, along with the 16th coupon payment of Bonds I Phase I. Previously, the Company had also exercised a call option on June 18, 2024 amounting to IDR 50 billion.
This repayment step is an effort to improve the Company's balance sheet condition to reduce the amount of liabilities, so that the Company can operate more efficiently. The repayment process is also carried out in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the Trustee Agreement for Shelf Registration Bonds I Wijaya Karya Phase I Year 2020, along with all addendums that have been made and agreed with bondholders.
The company appreciates the trust and support that has been given by all stakeholders. “This repayment is expected to strengthen the financial position, maintain good relations with creditors, and increase liquidity and flexibility, which will boost the company's performance. In addition to fulfilling commitments, this repayment also aims to reduce interest expenses and strengthen the company's financial fundamentals,” said Agung BW.
With the exercise of the call option, throughout 2024 the Company has successfully repaid the principal bonds amounting to Rp1.18 trillion, consisting of the repayment of all Sustainable Sukuk Mudharabah I Wijaya Karya Phase I Year 2020 Series A of Rp184 billion, Sustainable Bonds II Wijaya Karya Phase I Year 2021 Series A of Rp571 billion, Sustainable Sukuk Mudharabah II Wijaya Karya Phase I Year 2021 Series A of Rp325 billion and partial repayment of Sustainable Bonds I Wijaya Karya Phase I Year 2020 Series A of Rp100 billion.
Efforts to continue to reduce the Company's debt position are also reflected in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. Where until September 2024, the Company has succeeded in reducing third party debt by Rp3.71 trillion compared to the position in 2023.