due to THB 531 million positive change in foreign exchange gain (loss) and higher operating profits. Past Performance Analysis Revenue Analysis Group Sales increased 5% in 2017 at THB 21,551 million
this global issue and urges all stakeholders in the capital market, particularly asset owners and asset managers, to prioritize positive actions on climate change as they have the decision powers to
global issue and urges all stakeholders in the capital market, particularly asset owners and asset managers, to prioritize positive actions on climate change as they have the decision powers to invest
alternative assets, so as to better meet customer needs. Initiatives of note in this quarter were the launch of K Positive Change Equity Fund (K-CHANGE) which invests in global stocks of companies operating
every segment. There is a positive structural change in PET business in the western markets due to financial stress with two major PET producers operating in these markets. PET margins are recovering back
forecast. Although short-term economic stimulation measures from the government benefited private expenditure, but could not make a positive change to the overall GDP. (Source: Bank of Thailand). Thailand’s
prices towards the end of the year. In the case of Thailand, greater clarity regarding the country’s political direction was a major positive factor. This is coupled by stimulus measures applied during the
have risen abruptly, especially the rapid evolution of digital technology, intensified effects of climate change, and regulatory changes in the financial business. To cope with these issues, most
Industrial Estate, the Thai capital market did not lose its positive momentum as feared. On the contrary, SET Index rose to the close of 734.54 points with market capitalization of 6 trillion baht at the end
of Operating Environment 1.1 Global and Thai Economy in 2017 and Outlook for 2018 The global economy maintained its growth momentum throughout 2017. Positive signs were evident in core economies