Laporan Keuangan Perseroan tahun buku 2008 diaudit oleh Kantor Akuntan Publik Purwantono, Sarwoko & Sandjaja. Penunjukkan auditor independen ini telah dilakukan sesuai prosedur dengan memperhatikan independensi dan kualifikasi auditor independen yang dibutuhkan Perseroan.
Indonesian citizen and had previously served as the Secretary to the BOC of PT Selapan Jaya (the name of the Company prior to its acquisition by Sampoerna Strategic Business Group). He has a Master of Business Administration degree from the Islamic University of North Sumatra, Medan. Realizing on the importance of GCG principles, particularly those of accountability and transparency, the Corporate Secretary shares company information openly and ensures that the distribution of company information are carried out accurately, clearly, timely, and completely so as to maintain as well as enhance integrity of the capital market and stakeholder trust. In 2008, the Corporate Secretary carried out a number of activities to share company information openly which includes publication of newsletters, press releases, analyst/ investor gatherings and public expose.
More detailed information on the Company such as consolidated quarterly financial statements, annual reports, other relevant information could be accessed through the Company website at www.sampoernaagro.com.
Additionally, company information can be obtained by directly contacting the Corporate Secretary or Investor Relations at Sampoerna Strategic Square, North Tower, 28th Floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 45, Jakarta 12930, phone. +62 21 5771711, fax.: +62 21 5771712, and e-mail: [email protected] and [email protected].
F. Shareholding
As of December 31, 2008, none of the BOC and BOD own shares of the Company.
G. Training Program to Enhance Competency of
the BOC and BOD
In 2008, the BOC and BOD participated in national conferences to gain access to the latest information on the palm oil industry and business.
H. Important Events
There were no pertinent legal issues or law suits faced by the Company throughout 2008 which could adversely affect the Company’s business or financial condition.
I. Independent Auditor
The Public Accounting Firm of Purwantono, Sarwoko & Sandjaja, audited the Company’s Financial Statement for FY 2008. The appointment of this independent auditor was made in accordance with procedure which emphasized on independency and qualification of the independent auditor required by the Company.
Jakarta, March 16, 2009 The Board of Commissioners of PT Sampoerna Agro Tbk Gentlemen:
In 2008, the Audit Committee has conducted activities in total of nine occasion taking the form of meetings, discussions, and field studies with the objective of supervise scope of work, internal control, operational, and financial aspects of PT Sampoerna Agro Tbk (‘the Company”). These activities include reviewing and approving the re-appoinment of the Company public accounting firm to audit the Company financial statements, reviewing the 2008 quarterly and audited financial statements, and ensuring compliance of the Company operations with prevailing rules and regulations as well as Good Corporate Governance values and principles.
Based on the above activities, the Audit Committee view that: 1. the consolidated financial statements for the Company
and its subsidiaries for the full financial year of 2008 have been prepared in compliance with the Indonesian Accounting Principles (PSAK) and present the Company and its subsidiaries’ operational and financial performance fairly;
2. the Company has comply with the requirements of the Capital Market and Financial Institution Supervisory Board (Bapepam-LK) and Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in the submission of its Financial Statements;
3. the Company management has taken necessary steps and actions in improving its financial and operational performances;
4. the Company management has taken necessary steps and actions to comply with the prevailing Indonesia laws and regulations;
5. in anticipating of the global economic crisis that will affect Indonesian and the palm oil industry, the Company management has initiated necessary steps in maintaining stability of its operations, and has also made necessary efforts to stabilize the Company share price being traded in IDX.
Arief T. Surowidjojo
Ketua Chairman
Komite Audit The Audit Committee,
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Tembusan: Direksi Jakarta, 16 Maret 2009 Dewan Komisaris PT Sampoerna Agro Tbk Dengan hormat,
Di tahun 2008, Komite Audit telah melaksanakan aktivitas dengan total sembilan kegiatan yang berupa rapat, diskusi dan studi lapangan dengan tujuan untuk mengawasi lingkup kerja, pengendalian internal, operasional dan aspek keuangan PT Sampoerna Agro Tbk (“Perseroan”). Aktivitas-aktivitas tersebut termasuk mengkaji dan menyetujui penunjukan kembali kantor akuntan publik untuk mengaudit laporan keuangan Perseroan, memeriksa laporan keuangan yang diaudit dan laporan keuangan kuartalan untuk tahun 2008 dan memastikan kepatuhan kegiatan Perusahaan terhadap peraturan perundang-undangan yang berlaku serta nilai-nilai dan prinsip-prinsip tata kelola perusahaan yang baik. Berdasarkan aktivitas-aktivitas di atas, Komite Audit berpendapat bahwa:
1. Laporan Keuangan Konsolidasi Perseroan dan anak- anak perusahaannya untuk tahun buku 2008 telah dibuat dengan memenuhi Pernyataan Standar Akuntansi Keuangan (PSAK) Indonesia dan menyajikan kinerja operasional dan keuangan Perseroan beserta anak-anak perusahaannya secara wajar;
2. Perseroan telah memenuhi ketentuan yang ditetapkan oleh Badan Pengawas Pasar Modal dan Lembaga Keuangan (Bapepam-LK) dan Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) dalam penyampaian Laporan Keuangannya;
3. Manajemen Perseroan telah mengambil langkah- langkah dan tindakan-tindakan yang diperlukan untuk memperbaiki kinerja operasional dan keuangan Perseroan; 4. Manajemen Perseroan telah mengambil langkah-
langkah dan tindakan-tindakan yang diperlukan untuk mematuhi peraturan perundang-undangan yang berlaku di Indonesia;
5. Dalam mengantisipasi krisis ekonomi global yang akan mempengaruhi Indonesia dan industri kelapa sawit, Manajemen Perseroan telah memprakarsai langkah- langkah yang diperlukan untuk memelihara stabilitas operasional Perseroan dan juga telah membuat upaya- upaya untuk menstabilkan harga saham Perseroan yang diperdagangkan di BEI.
Sektor usaha agrobisnis sangat mengandalkan kualitas sumber daya manusia sebagai pengelolanya. Sebagai salah satu perkebunan dengan rencana ekspansi yang pesat, Perseroan menempatkan pengelolaan sumber daya manusia sebagai salah satu elemen penting.
Aktivitas utama perkebunan bersifat padat karya, dengan cakupan pengawasan yang luas, dan berada di lokasi-lokasi yang umumnya terpencil. Dengan kondisi tersebut, Perseroan sangat mengandalkan sumber daya manusia yang memiliki disiplin, produktif, dan keinginan untuk bekerja di tempat terpencil.
Untuk itu, Perseroan mengerti pentingnya mengembangkan dan menjaga hubungan kerja antara perusahaan dengan karyawan/pekerja dibina secara baik dan harmonis berdasarkan prinsip kesepakatan dan musyawarah secara kekeluargaan. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari hal-hal sebagai berikut: