PT Astra International Tbk (JKSE:ASII) will not sell its stake in PT Bank Permata Tbk (JKSE:BNLI), Astra International 's top executive said on February 24, 2017. "We will not get out of Permata. As a shareholder, we have mid-term and long-term plans," Astra President Director Prijono Sugiarto told reporters.

Asked for a response to Prijono Sugiarto's comment, Tahir said he may look for another bank to acquire. He declined to give details.