PT Fortune Indonesia Tbk (IDX: FORU) shared dividend amounted to 25.7% of comprehensive income in 2012 or Rp 3.25 billion, equivalent to Rp 7 per share, payable on July 12, 2013, “said Muljadi Sulaiman, FORU Director. Muljadi also stated that FORU AGM decided to allocate 15% of comprehensive income for the installment of the company’s reserve fund and the remainder will be the retained earnings for the company’s working capital.

Muljadi confirmed FORU succeeded to record revenue of IDR 480 billion and comprehensive income of Rp 12.65 billion. “This achievement is something to be proud of amidst difficult circumstances.”

In 2012, FORU relinquished majority ownership in PT Fortune Travindo which contributed revenue of Rp 31.5 billion in the previous year.  “With a focus on business development, some FORU business segments made it to record a positive growth compared to 2011, i.e. 200% on the sector of public relations, graphic design, and 95% on the advertising sector. With this achievement, FORU comprehensive income has been maintained in the range of more than Rp 12.6 billion or approximately 97% compared to the figures in 2011, “said Muljadi.

According to Indra Abidin, FORU Director, the key to FORU success is the formula of five basic pillars that include the aspects of financial, external, internal, human, and innovation. Guided by the formula, in 2012, FORU developed the next generation of innovative and leading leaders in their respective field. “The development of Fortuners is crucial to develop sustainable business in all aspects involved,” explained Indra.

“In 2012 FORU expanded digital services to accommodate the dynamics of consumer’s and market’s needs and developed services in entertainment and sports marketing through FSports,” said Indra.

FORU also developed industry specialization in the subsidiary of PT Fortune Pramana Rancang (Fortune PR) through a number of specialist business units “Fortune Healthcare & Consumers” for health and consumer industry, “Fortune Technology” for the technology industry, as well as “Fortune Investor Relations and Finance” for stock market and financial industry. “With these specialized business units, Fortune PR succeeds to enhance its competitiveness based on a strong understanding of market needs,” said Indira Abidin, Corporate Secretary of FORU and Director of FortunePR.
In 2012, FORU successfully maintained clients who are market leaders in their fields such as Tupperware, Astra Honda Motor, Pertamina, Indocement, Daihatsu, Dua Kelinci, BTN, and Askes. “With the experience and commitment we give, we are surely able to support our clients in developing their brands in Indonesia,” said Indra.
FORU is an integrated communications developer / solutions service provider for marketing communications including advertising solutions, public relations, digital and media specialist, exhibitions, design, sports marketing, marketing insight. Clients of FORU include national private enterprises, multinational corporations, governments, NGOs, and donor institutions. FORU has succeeded in getting national and international recognition as a developer of the integrated communications.