16). Net Profit (Loss) and Net Profit (Loss) Margin In the 1st quarter of 2021, the net profit was THB 28.5 Mn, an increase of THB 72.7 Mn. The main reasons were effective cost and expenses management

global steel industry participants in all the regions. Careful estimation for raw material purchasing and production cost management is seriously needed in order to cope with the more dynamic business

the year 2018 amounted to THB 836 million which loss higher than last year mainly due to HRC selling price is stable whilst the cost for import scraps is continuous increase. However, for the year 2018

. Operating expenses also declined from effective cost management control. The Bank continued to prudently set aside additional provisions taking into account the economic slowdown and prolonged uncertainties

marketing by switching towards more cost-effective marketing channels, which decreased from the previous year by THB 4.8 Mn. However, the group had higher marketing support and commission expenses paid to

while other non-interest income declined yoy. Overall operating expenses also declined from effective cost management when comparing to the same period last year. The Bank continued to remain prudent when

December), the Company had production not only full capacity during the off-peak period (the period where electricity cost is cheaper), but also extended some operated hours to on-peak period in order to

quarter of 2017. Thus it will become more challenging for the global steel industry participants in all the regions. Careful estimation for raw material purchasing and production cost management is

all the regions. Careful estimation for raw material purchasing and production cost management is seriously needed in order to cope with the more dynamic business environment. Management’s Discussion

industry participants in all the regions. Careful estimation for raw material purchasing and production cost management is seriously needed in order to cope with the more dynamic business environment. The