Danantara Should Avoid “GROTO” Merger Role

Key Summary:
- Bloomberg reports potential involvement by Danantara
- GRAB-GOTO merger is expected to become a monopoly
- Previously, both companies have denied merger speculation
Bloomberg recently reported that Indonesia’s newly established sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, is considering acquiring a minority stake in the combined entity of Grab Holdings (GRAB) and GoTo Group (GOTO).
Allegedly, Danantara has begun preliminary discussions with GOTO—though not yet with GRAB—about playing a role in facilitating the deal to address concerns over foreign control and regulatory scrutiny.