Overview
- Djarum Group officials confirmed Hartono’s death in Singapore, and Como 1907 issued an official condolence statement.
- Hartono co-led Indonesia’s Djarum conglomerate with holdings in tobacco, banking through Bank Central Asia, and electronics via Polytron.
- The Hartono family bought Como in 2019 through Sent Entertainment and financed a rapid climb from Serie D to Serie A by 2024.
- Como are currently in the Champions League race under coach Cesc Fàbregas, reflecting substantial investments reported in the hundreds of millions of euros.
- Company records cited in reports show Robert Budi Hartono holds 51% of the controlling vehicle and Michael held 49%, which would pass to his heirs absent specific pacts, while management continuity is expected under president Mirwan Suwarso.