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- PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk (KRAS.JK) is Indonesia's leading integrated steel producer, engaged in the manufacture and sale of a wide range of steel products including hot rolled coil, slab, billet, wire rod, plate, section, and long products such as H-beams, angles, channels, and flat bars; engineering products like steel pipes, stainless steel, and pre-engineered buildings; and downstream services encompassing steel processing, trading, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts. The company operates through segments including steel making, trading, and utility services, serving domestic infrastructure, construction, automotive, and industrial customers primarily in Indonesia with exports to Southeast Asia and beyond. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Cilegon, Banten, Indonesia, it maintains major production facilities at its Krakatau Steel Industrial Estate Complex and oversees subsidiaries focused on specialty steel, shipbuilding, and industrial gases. In recent developments, the company has pursued strategic debt restructuring and divestment initiatives amid financial challenges, including a 2024 partnership with Danareksa for asset sales and ongoing negotiations for government-backed recapitalization; it also launched capacity expansion projects for higher-value products like coated steel while navigating operational disruptions from global steel market volatility in 2023-2025.