Competition 1.1 Electricity industry and Economic situation in Thailand In 2017, Thailand’s peak demand was 28,578 megawatts on 4 May at 02.20 pm, lower than the peak demand of 29,619 megawatts in 2016 by 3.51
installed capacity of 24,000 megawatts, which are primarily from coal-fired power. Peak demand in the Philippines is expected to increase 5.4 percent annually. The Philippines plan to expand its capacity by
remaining two segments, Integrated Oxides & Derivatives and Specialty Chemicals are expected to resume their earnings from unplanned shutdowns, except IPA which we believe will recover over the next 12-18
incremental production to the overall portfolio and together with Egypt PET (expected start-up in 3Q18) is expected to contribute to the earnings in the quarters to come. The Fibers segment delivered earnings
leading to margin increase in all commodity products, supporting the increase in crude oil prices. All of this is translating into stronger than anticipated earnings in first half 2021. Transformation
aforementioned transactions, it is anticipated that synergies across the VGI Group’s subsidiaries and associate companies will be enhanced following the workforce integration, which may lead to potential cost
merchandise exports, resulting in an expected economic growth at the rate 4.0% which is higher than the previous forecast of 3.5%. Economic outlook for 2017 Thai economy is expected to grow at rate 4.2
expected to operate in the mid of 2020 Due to on-going political unrest in Hong Kong, After You has responded to such conditions by postponing the first franchisee store that was expected to start operation
72763 and 72764 after the approval from the Company shareholder’s meeting to be held on 1 June 2018. The transaction is expected to be done after the shareholder’s meeting. The Company expects to sign in