INRU Trading Halted After Foreign Takeover, Watchdogs Silent While Retail Investors Lose Clarity—and Possibly Their Money

On 12/06/2025, shares of PT Toba Pulp Lestari Tbk (ticker: INRU) surged dramatically after Allied Hill Limited, a Hong Kong private investment fund, acquired 1.283 billion shares, representing 92.42% of outstanding stock .

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) quickly suspended trading—not the first time—in response to what it called “extreme volatility and protection against potential market manipulation.”

Trading had already been halted briefly on 10 June and was reinstated on 13 June, before the BEI announced its intent to monitor future fluctuations very closely.

All Eyes on Allied Hill Limited’s Strategic Motives

Allied Hill Limited, headquartered in Hong Kong, has established roots in Asia’s extraction and agribusiness sectors.

Yet its sudden move into pulp and paper—through a massive, majority takeover of INRU shares—caught investors off guard.

There is no official explanation for this bold foray: whether it signifies diversification, a coordinated global expansion, or simply a speculative grab remains unclear.

Investor Community Left in Limbo

Retail investors have been particularly unsettled. The rally, catalyzed not by earnings reports or new contracts, but by share transfer rumors, threw the market into disarray.

“Clarification is imperative. We cannot afford another pump-and-dump situation,” said Galuh Perdana, a retail investor tracking INRU since 2023.

Lack of transparency is the main concern—as neither INRU’s management nor Allied Hill has held a conference or issued a public roadmap post-acquisition.

BEI and OJK Step Into the Spotlight

The BEI emphasized that ongoing surveillance of trading behavior is critical to ensure orderly markets.

Meanwhile, the Financial Services Authority (OJK) may intervene if compliance breaches threaten minority shareholders or violate market governance principles.

A Rapat Umum Pemegang Saham Luar Biasa (RUPSLB)—or Extraordinary General Meeting—will likely be convened in the near term.

Agenda? Possible board restructuring, business realignment, or even a corporate rebranding.

Broader Implications for Indonesia’s Capital Markets

This acquisition underscores the broader tension between foreign capital and domestic corporate oversight.

Critics argue that lax governance allows such aggressive buys, undermining market integrity and investor protections.

For smaller investors, this is a stark lesson: portfolios can be upended in a single session—especially when a deep-pocketed foreign entity enters without warning.

Analysis, Remedies, and a Call to Action

Despite the frenzy, calm should guide investor decisions. Volatility alone doesn’t equal value.

* Analysis: Allied Hill’s intentions remain speculative; lacking clarity, their strategy cannot yet be classified as strategic investment or opportunistic momentum grab.

* Solutions: INRU management must host a transparent investor briefing and publish a comprehensive strategic plan.

BEI/OJK should consider imposing lock-up periods or disclosure mandates for major stake acquisitions.

* Call to Action: Retail investors should evaluate risk tolerance and await post-RUPSLB disclosures before making major decisions.***

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