expectations. On the cost side a major external factor was the change in Thai legislative environment, which made it necessary to build major additional retirement provision in Q2. On top of the external factors

costs were largely in line with expectations as was fuel which will reduce significantly for the rest of the year as a result of lower costs secured on the market. Gross profit +5% was ahead of the same

in Q1 met expectations however, the aforementioned competition for volumes will put pressure on revenue in Q2. On the other hand, the new product introductions will bring significant benefit to

market was strong as the sugar season was prolonged and infrastructure projects supported our key markets of steel and construction. The Thai economy continues to outperform expectations and while we

end of this year. On the costs side stone variable cost were largely in line with expectations, together with the acquired Thai Marble Corp., Ltd. quarry resource will be utilized and benefit overall

overall performance of the subsidiaries has been uplifted by operational efficiency improvements in various areas. In order to meet consumers’ expectations, the company continued to embrace the need to

third quarter, the Company had 84 Homepro stores and 12 Mega Home stores operating in Thailand, in addition to 5 stores of HomePro in Malaysia. At present overall results are still meeting expectations

Q1 2018 to 81.9% in Q1 2019. HR Solutions Revenue from HR Solutions closed at 108. 59mb ( Q1 2018: 105. 74mb) , increasing by 2. 85mb or 2.7% . This increase is in line with our expectations of the

or 6.3% . This increase is in line with our expectations of the demand for HR technology and services in local and overseas markets. Due to the strengthening of Thai Baht, the contribution from our

6.3% . This increase is in line with our expectations of the demand for HR technology and services in local and overseas markets. Due to the strengthening of Thai Baht, the contribution from our