100,000 tons per month. HRC and scrap price is stable for this quarter comparing to Q3/17 while the market demand is also stable so far. We are positive to record the growth of production volume by 6
average selling price decreased considerably due to slowdown in Thai economy, strengthening of Thai Baht, and surge in imports of Alloy Steel and Galvanised HRC post expiry of safeguard duties. While total
2018 due to slowdown in Thailand economy. Meanwhile, imports of Hot Rolled Steel increased by 2% to 4.04 MT due to strengthening of THB and the effect of termination of enforcement of Safeguard Measure
of safeguard against Alloy Steel since February, 2019. The Company had to reduce its selling prices in line with Imports to retain its production and sales volumes. Consequently, the average selling
of utility services in Q1/2018 compared with those in the same period of 2017, (while utility service income is stable), are attributable to the road and water system repairing cost. ▪ An increasing
on this key step to safeguard the environment and spur sustainable national economic development. • Achievement of this goal is a testament to the strong leadership and commitment of the government and
Imports of Alloy Steel and Galvanized HRC into Thailand due to strengthening of Thai Baht and removal of Safeguard duties on Alloy Steel in February 2019. The total shipment volume dropped by 40% and
from interest rate reduction and a slowdown in loan in the banking system. Meanwhile, net fees and service income was stable, whereas fees from insurance, mutual fund and investment banking services
the new products. Therefore, the overall sales figure of the quarter remains stable. 2. The consolidated gross profit margin was 13.14%, increased from the same period of last year at 8.12%. The company
accommodate domestic economic activity, which is continuing along a stable recovery path. 1.2 Banking Industry, Competition and Emerging Risks Banking Industry and Competition Commercial banks’ overall