Equity Coverage Central Pattana Public Company Limited Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) 1 of 10 Performance Overview Growth continued both revenue and net profits, attributed to efficient
advance. As of 30 September, 2017, Net Interest-bearing Debt to Equity improved from 0.45 to 0.39 times as a result of lower debts and higher equity. Shareholders' Equity As of 30 September, 2017
flow from operations and as the Company repaid the long-term loan in advance. As of March 31, 2018, Net Interest-bearing Debt to Equity improved from 0.31 to 0.25 times as a result of lower debts and
operations and as the Company repaid the long-term loan in advance. As of 30 June 2017, Net Interest-bearing Debt to Equity improved from 0.45 to 0.37 times as a result of lower debts and higher equity
unrealized loss related to foreign currency exchange. Net profit attributable to equity holders improved significantly by 24.3% compared to last year, driven by increased earnings of operations attributable to
. However, the cost increase was at lower rate than revenue increase. Likewise, 4Q17 hospital cost increased by 10% yoy lower than revenue growth. As a result, gross margin improved to 30% in 2017 from 28
IPO proceeds. Return on Assets and Return on Equity improved from 6%-8% during 9M16 to 11%-12% yoy. It was driven by the outstanding profit and the Company’s consistent dividend payment. In respect of
, Return on Assets and Return on Equity improved from 10% and 12% in 1Q’17 to 12% and 14% yoy. They were driven by the outstanding profit of both the Company and subsidiary. In respect of liquidity ratio in
. As of December 31, 2017, Net Interest-bearing Debt to Equity improved from 0.45 to 0.31 times as a result of lower debts and higher equity. Shareholders' Equity As of December 31, 2017, shareholders
equity holders improved significantly compared to last year, attributable to increased earnings, higher share of profit from associate companies, and lower financing costs. In Q1 2017, the Company had