(Figures 4- 7 in following pages reflect the steady growth of IVL at consolidated level although the regional levels are more cyclical). Business Outlook The doubling of PTA production in The Netherlands

capacity utilization following a steady contraction in export value. Meanwhile, public investment expanded as a result of an acceleration in disbursements by the government. Headline inflation in the second

margins corrected to LTM 2Q18 level HVA 284 271 268 • PEO, NDC, Packaging margins steady • IPA margins lowered to sustainable level • HVA Fibers margins to expand post 1H18 supply issues • Avgol, Kordarna

investors. The debenture was rated A+(tha) by Fitch Ratings (Thailand) which reflects the strength of the company’ financial situation. In this offering, the booking of this debenture is 7 times higher than

percent, edging up slightly from 0.6 percent in 2017 given steady improvement in overall domestic demand. On December 19, 2018, the Bank of Thailand raised the policy rate for the first time in seven years

mandated B100 portion to be mixed with Diesel products remains a steady 7% through the quarter, while in Q3/2016 the portion was 3-5%. Furthermore, B100 purchase order from BCP, the major customer increased

E_1 Legal_FA_2015_12_29-c A brWCorpL.1hig A Executive Summary Management Discussion and Analysis For the Quarter Ending March 31, 2019 In the first quarter of 2019, the Thai economy continued to sustain its growth. Overall, however, it was plagued by weak exports and tourism amid the global economic slowdown. Aside from these challenges, businesses had to contend with more complex competition, regulatory changes, and technological advancements which affected consumer behavior. KASIKORNBANK has e...

E_1 Legal_FA_2015_12_29-c A brWCorpL.1hig A Executive Summary Management Discussion and Analysis For the Quarter Ending June 30, 2019 The Thai economy faced increased headwinds in the second quarter of 2019. Exports, tourism and private investment – among major economic activities – were hampered by the worse-than-expected global economic slowdown. Meanwhile, consumers’ purchasing power weakened amid high household debt, whereas public investment and the government’s budget disbursement were aff...

E_1 Legal_FA_2015_12_29-c A HibrWCorpL.1hig A Executive Summary Management Discussion and Analysis For the Quarter Ending September 30, 2018 The Thai economy in the third quarter of 2018 grew at a decelerating rate due to slowdown in external sector and manufacturing production at home. Meanwhile, private consumption which continued to expand was derived mainly from increased expenditures on automobiles. Nonetheless, the business sector remained challenged by new modes of competition, the broade...

E_1 Legal_FA_2015_12_29-c A CCoorrppLL44..11hhiigg A Executive Summary Management Discussion and Analysis For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2017 The global economy in the second quarter of 2017 maintained its growth momentum. Similarly, Thailand’s major economic indicators continued to exhibit growth, as evidenced by brighter exports, government spending and private spending on certain items of durable goods. The Thai economy hence showed ongoing improvement from the first quarter. Nonetheless, the...