On Wednesday, September 27, 2014, Perum Jamkrindo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) on Surety Bonds with PT. Indofarma (Persero) Tbk. The documents were signed by the President Director of Perum Jamkrindo, Diding S. Anwar, and the President Director of PT. Indofarma (Persero) Tbk, Mr. Arief Budiman, witnessed by the directors and relevant officials from both companies.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Cooperation Agreement (PKS) aim to optimize business through synergy between state-owned enterprises (BUMNs). The scope of the cooperation agreement includes:
1. **Investment Cooperation**
2. **Surety Bond Cooperation**
3. **Invoice Financing Guarantee Cooperation**
4. **Construction Credit Guarantee**
5. **Counter Bank Guarantee**
6. **Supply Chain Guarantee**
7. **Other Product Guarantees**
As an initial step forward, the collaboration will focus on the issuance of Surety Bonds and Counter Guarantees for partners, subcontractors, or supplier distributors of PT. Indofarma (Persero) Tbk, through the signing of a cooperation agreement on the issuance of Surety Bonds. The types of Surety Bonds to be covered include:
- **Bid Bonds**
- **Performance Bonds**
- **Advance Payment Bonds**
- **Maintenance Bonds**
- **Distribution Bonds**
Through the signing of the MoU and Cooperation Agreement, it is expected that applications for Invoice Financing Guarantees will follow, facilitated by the issuance of SP3 (Surat Persetujuan Prinsip Penjaminan or Letter of Guarantee Principle Approval) from Perum Jamkrindo on a case-by-case basis upon submission by PT. Indofarma (Persero) Tbk. This collaboration is intended to create mutual contributions and synergies between the two companies, optimizing performance and achieving the set targets.