Astra 2009 Full Year Financial Statements

To: Business Editor 25th February 2010

For immediate release

PT Astra International Tbk

2009 Full Year Financial Statements

The following announcement was issued today by the Company's 69%-owned subsidiary, Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited, which holds 50.1% of PT Astra International Tbk.

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Jardine Matheson Limited

Neil M McNamara (852) 2843 8227

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Kennes Young (852) 2501 7987

25th February 2010

PT ASTRA INTERNATIONAL TBK

2009 FULL YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Highlights

·; Earnings per share up 9% to Rp2,480

·; Record results despite global economic recession

·; Improved automotive performance despite lower motorcycle sales

·; Strong performance from coal mining sector

·; A 29% increase in full year dividend proposed

"Astra performed extremely well in 2009 despite the global recession. The outlook remains positive in 2010 as the improving economic environment is expected to support domestic demand, although there are concerns over the possible impact of increases in interest rates."

Prijono Sugiarto

Acting President Director

25th February 2010

Group Results

The financial results for the year ended 31st December 2009 and 31st December 2008 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Indonesia and been audited in accordance with the auditing standards established by the Indonesian Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

PRESIDENT DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT

Overview

The Indonesian economy grew by 4.5% in 2009, despite the global economic recession, as it benefited from good domestic demand and a relatively low dependence on exports. Earnings from the Group's motor car, auto component, financial services and contract mining activities improved, more than compensating for weaker results from its agribusiness and motorcycle operations. This enabled Astra to achieve a record profit for the year.

Performance

The Group's net revenue for the year ended 31st December 2009 at Rp98.5 trillion was slightly higher than the previous year. Net income for the year grew by 9% to Rp10.0 trillion. Earnings per share were also up 9% at Rp2,480.

Astra's net asset value of Rp39.9 trillion, or Rp9,854 per share, at the end of 2009 was 21% higher than at the end of the previous year.

The Group benefited from strong operating cash flows during the year. At 31st December 2009, net cash excluding borrowings within financial services activities was Rp729 billion, compared to net debt of Rp1.8 trillion at the end of 2008. The net debt including the Group's financial services activities at 31st December 2009 was Rp13.2 trillion, compared to Rp14.7 trillion at the prior year end.

A final dividend of Rp830 per share (2008: Rp570 per share) will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting to be held in May 2010. The proposed final dividend together with the interim dividend paid of Rp290 per share (2008: Rp300 per share) will bring the total dividend for the year to Rp1,120 per share (2008: Rp870 per share), a 29% increase.

Business Activities

Operating income from the Group's automotive and financial services businesses, excluding associates and jointly controlled entities, was 7% higher in 2009 at Rp4.1 trillion. The share of results from associates and jointly controlled entities was Rp2.5 trillion, an increase of 6%.

The wholesale market for motor cars faced weaker demand, particularly in the first half, and declined by 20% to some 486,000 units in 2009. Astra's motor car sales decreased by a lesser rate of 12% to 281,000 units, leading to its market share increasing from 52% to 58%. The product launches in the fourth quarter included the Toyota Avanza 1.3 G AT and the Daihatsu Luxio White Premier, Xenia 1.3 AT and Terios White Cruiser. The Group's overall result benefited from a firming exchange rate and cost reduction programmes, enabling an improved profit to be recorded.

The wholesale market for motorcycles fell in 2009 by 6% to some 5.9 million units, having been 17% down at the half year. Astra Honda Motor's sales declined in line with the market to 2.7 million units maintaining a market share of 46% and retaining its position as the market leader. During the year, Astra Honda Motor launched the new Absolute Revo and the Vario Techno. 

Astra Otoparts reported a 36% increase in net income to Rp768 billion, with improvements across most of its activities.

The contribution from Astra's consumer finance operations improved mainly due to the recent growth in their loan book. In 2009, the amount directly financed by Federal International Finance and Astra Credit Companies was relatively unchanged at Rp27.2 trillion. The net profit of 45%-held associate, Bank Permata, was Rp480 billion, 6% up on the previous year as it benefited from higher operating income.

Natural Resources and Other

The operating income from the Group's natural resources and other businesses, comprising agribusiness, heavy equipment, mining, information technology and infrastructure increased 7% to Rp8.5 trillion. This was primarily due to a strong performance from its mining subsidiary, Pamapersada Nusantara.

The net income of 80%-held Astra Agro Lestari fell by 37% to Rp1.7 trillion due to reduced crude palm oil prices achieved, which were on average 13% lower than the previous year. Palm oil production, however, was 10% higher at 1.1 million tonnes.

United Tractors, which is 60%-owned, produced a net income of Rp3.8 trillion, an increase of 43%. Although Komatsu heavy equipment sales were 28% lower at 3,100 units, the negative effect on earnings was offset by higher revenues from parts and services. Pamapersada Nusantara benefited from continued expansion of coal production in Indonesia. Coal extracted increased by 15% to 68 million tonnes and overburden removed rose by 35% to 598 million bcm. Sales from its own mines amounted to just over 2 million tonnes.

Astra Graphia, which is 77%-owned, produced a 7% increase in net income due to higher revenues.

The Group's infrastructure investments performed satisfactorily. The 30%-held PAM Lyonnaise Jaya, which operates the western Jakarta water utility system, increased its sales volume by 2% to 138 million cubic metres. The toll road operated by Marga Mandalasakti, which is now 79%-owned, reported a slightly higher traffic volume of 27 million vehicles during the year. 

People

We were deeply saddened by the passing of Bapak Michael Ruslim, President Director of Astra, who died on 20th January 2010 after a short but severe illness. Pak Michael was a good friend and trusted colleague, and his death came as a great shock to us all. He first joined Astra in 1983 and became its inspirational leader following his appointment as President Director in 2005. He will be remembered for his outstanding achievements and for his great contribution to Indonesia.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish to thank our 126,700 staff employed across the Group. The Group's excellent results are due in large measure to their hard work and dedication. I also wish to thank our customers, shareholders and business partners for their continued support.

Prospects

Astra performed extremely well in 2009 despite the global recession. The outlook remains positive in 2010 as the improving economic environment is expected to support domestic demand, although there are concerns over the possible impact of increases in interest rates.

Prijono Sugiarto

Acting President Director

25th February 2010

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