Medan – PT Bank Sumut (Perseroda) is expressing strong optimism that the upcoming capital injection from its shareholders, slated for the 2026 financial year, will significantly bolster its business fundamentals and enhance its competitive standing within Indonesia’s national banking industry. This strategic financial reinforcement is anticipated to set a robust new trajectory for the regional bank.
Bank Sumut President Director Heru Mardiansyah affirmed that the bank is poised to leverage this crucial shareholder support to drive a comprehensive transformation of its operational performance. “With the sustained backing of our shareholders, we are committed to strengthening the collection of low-cost funds, expanding our service innovations, and introducing products that are increasingly relevant to the needs of both the community and local businesses,” Heru stated on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Heru further detailed that the additional capital from shareholders will primarily be directed towards significantly increasing Bank Sumut’s intermediation capacity. A particular emphasis will be placed on financing productive sectors and supporting regional government priority programs. This strategic allocation aims to empower Bank Sumut to optimally fulfill its pivotal role as a catalyst for regional economic growth and development.
Furthermore, Bank Sumut remains steadfast in upholding principles of healthy, sustainable, and inclusive growth. This commitment is perfectly aligned with the bank’s overarching vision to establish itself as a reliable regional financial institution capable of significantly boosting community welfare across its operational areas.
Heru underscored the vital importance of strong synergy between management and all shareholders as the cornerstone for achieving core capital strengthening targets in a timely manner, in full compliance with regulatory requirements. He highlighted that the outcomes of the Bank Sumut General Meeting of Shareholders (RUPS) for the 2025 Financial Year mark a critical turning point. This pivotal meeting is expected to not only reinforce the fundamental strength of its banking business but also sharpen Bank Sumut’s competitive edge in the dynamic national banking landscape.
“This forms an essential foundation for Bank Sumut to operate more aggressively, adaptively, and competitively moving forward,” Heru remarked, outlining a proactive future trajectory. During the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders for the 2025 Financial Year, convened on Monday, April 6, 2025, shareholders collectively agreed to inject additional capital. This capital infusion is specifically designed to support Bank Sumut in achieving the Core Capital-Based Bank Group (KBMI) II category, which mandates a minimum core capital of Rp 6 trillion.
North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution clarified that this additional capital will be allocated from the cash dividends distributed by Bank Sumut to its shareholders, specifically amounting to 15%. “Therefore, 15% of the distributed dividends will be returned or re-deposited as capital,” Bobby Nasution confirmed, detailing the mechanism for this crucial financial reinforcement.