percent, due to the fact that every distribution channel has expanded significantly, as well as effective cost management has resulted in maintaining gross profit margin at a good level. (2) Analysis of

, reduction of expenses and deferring unnecessary investment projects. Accordingly, the Corporate Group has been able to maintain good gross profit margin and achieve higher net profit. - 2 - (2) Analysis of

% 1,856 -80% 1,112 4,009 -72% Basic earnings per share (Baht) 0.27 0.38 1.35 0.81 2.91 Note: 1/ EBITDA from Refinery Business of the Company, BCP Trading Pte. Ltd. and share of profit from associated

-113.3% Financial expenses -0.66 -1.16 0.50 -43.1% Share of income from investment in associate 0.09 0.52 -0.43 -82.7% Income tax expenses 0.82 -6.58 7.40 -112.5% Net profit for the period -4.40 27.71

company reported an increase in hotel business from revenue from luxury villa management as invested in 3Q18 and other income comprising of gain on sales of investments, an increase in share of profits from

share from the Company’s retained earnings to the shareholders whose name appear on the share register book on 9 May 2019 (Record Date). The dividend will be paid on 28 May 2019. 2) approved to acquire 49

margin of THB 23.33 million and THB 59.19 million respectively, increased by 718.50% QoQ and 174.20% YoY. However UWC recorded net loss of THB 163.88 million increased by 28.80% from those of same period

fund and private fund management fee from Solaris Asset Management Company Limited (“Solaris”) decreased.  The Company recognized share of loss from associated companies under equity method of Baht 5.02

889m with the gross margin being 11% in 2019 down 3 percentage points from 14% in 2018, due to lower sales revenue and stronger THB/USD exchange rate. Operating Profit Analysis The Operating profit

580.1 562.9 3.1% Other Income4 145.7 162.7 -10.5% Administrative Expenses (197.5) (130.8) 51.0% Finance Costs (342.0) (366.6) -6.7% Share of Profit from Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures