The Shares float of PT Astra International Tbk is 1.009B 49.87%
Shares float is the portion of shares of a corporation that are in the hands of public investors as opposed to locked-in stock.
= annual shares outstanding - closely held shares
Shares float represents the portion of shares of a corporation that are in the hands of public investors as opposed to locked-in stock held by promoters, company officers, controlling-interest investors, or government. This number is sometimes seen as a better way of calculating market capitalization because it provides a more accurate reflection of what public investors consider the company to be worth. In this context, the float may refer to all the shares outstanding that can be publicly traded
The float is calculated by subtracting the locked-in shares from outstanding shares. Stocks with smaller floats tend to be more volatile than those with larger floats. In general, the large holdings of founding shareholders, corporate cross-holdings, and government holdings in partially privatized companies are excluded when calculating the size of a public float.
PT Astra International Tbk, together with its subsidiaries, operates in the automotive, financial services, heavy equipment, mining, construction, energy, agri, infrastructure and logistics, information technology, and property businesses in Indonesia. It offers cars, trucks, and motorcycles of various brands; manufactures and sells automotive components to the original equipment for manufacturers and replacement markets, as well as provides consultation services to its customers; financing for cars, motorcycles, and heavy equipment; life, vehicle, and health insurance, as well as other insurance for commercial business; and various banking products and services. The company also distributes heavy equipment for the mining, plantation, construction, forestry, transportation, and material handling industries; provides coal mining contracting services; operates coal mines; and produces crude palm oil. In addition, it is involved in the development and operation of toll roads; rental and leasing of vehicles; resale of used cars; and provision of public transportation services and logistics facilities. Further, the company offers various information technology business solutions based on document, information, and communication technology; and engages in the property investment, development, and management activities. Additionally, it is involved in the foundation; formwork and bekisting; pump services; and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works, as well as dredging, reclamation, and marine works. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in North Jakarta, Indonesia. PT Astra International Tbk is a subsidiary of Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd.