(Translation) Annual Registration Statement (Report form 56-1) For the Year 2008
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Contents Part I
Executive Summary
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Part II
The Listed Company
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1. Risk Factors
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2. Nature of Business
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3. Details of each Business Line 3.1
Products and Services
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3.2
Marketing Strategy
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3.3
Distribution and sales
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3.4
Procurement of Products and Services
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3.5
Thai Telecom Industry
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Regulatory update
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4. Research and Development
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5. Operating Assets
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6. Future Projects
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7. Legal Disputes
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8. Capital Structure 8.1
Company’s Securities
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8.2
Shareholders
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8.3
Dividend Policy
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8.4
Liabilities Structure
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9. Management 9.1
Management Structure
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9.2 9.3 9.4
Remuneration for the Company’s Directors and the Executive Officers Corporate Governance Report Insider Trading Policy
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Personnel
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10. Internal Controls
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11. Connected Transactions
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12. Financial Status and Performance 12.1 Auditor’s Report
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12.2 Summary of Financial Statements
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12.3 Financial Ratios
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12.4 Management’s Discussion and Analysis
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12.5 Audit Fees
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13. Other Related Information Appendix 1: Information of Directors and Executive Officers
Part III
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Appendix 2: Information of Director of Subsidiaries
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Acknowledgement of the correctness of the information
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PART I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY True Corporation Public Company Limited, (“TRUE” or the “Company”) and its affiliates, provide telecommunications services under the Agreement for Joint Operation and Joint Investment for Expansion of Telephone Services (“Joint Operation Agreement”) awarded by the Telephone Organization of Thailand (currently is TOT Public Company Limited or “TOT”) and True’s subsidiary made the Agreement to Operate and to Provide Cellular System Radio Telecommunication Services under the Digital PCN (Personal Communication Network) 1800 (“Agreement to Operate”) with the Communications Authority of Thailand (currently is CAT Telecom Public Company Limited or “CAT”). In addition, True group also provide pay-TV service through a subsidiary who made the Agreements for Joint Venture in the Membership Television (and Cable Television) Services (“Agreement for Joint Venture”) with the Mass Communication Organization of Thailand (currently is MCOT Public Company Limited or “MCOT”) Our vision is to be the leader convergence lifestyle and our mission is to bring knowledge, information, entertainment and convenience to every household as well as to the young people of Thailand. At the same time, we aim to enhance value for our shareholders, customers, organization and employees. We are Thailand’s largest Broadband and dial-up Internet provider, the only nationwide pay-TV company, the largest fixed-line phone operator in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area and the third-largest mobile operator. We also offer a wide range of e-commerce and digital content services. True’s business is built around delivering the benefits of the convergence of its products, networks and services to consumers. Providing customers with their preferred combinations from our full range of telecommunications offerings reduces the need to compete solely on price. It also helps us to differentiate ourselves from the competition while fulfilling the lifestyles and facilitating the work choices of our 20 million subscribers, including: 14.8 million 2.2 million 1.3 million 1.5 million
mobile phone (TrueMove) fixed-line phone/WE PCT (TrueOnline) Internet/Broadband (TrueOnline) pay-TV (TrueVisions)
Our convergence strategy progressed well in 2008 with recent figures indicating that over 1.9 million households now use multiple True products, a 22 percent increase from a year ago. Furthermore, we are aware of our social and environmental responsibility. Therefore we contribute actively to our stakeholders and the public at large, helping build a strong foundation for society and delivering sustainable benefits as a good corporate citizen. 2008 Highlights Consolidated service revenue (excluding IC) increased slightly while ongoing operations showed profit for the first time, despite tougher economic climate Diversified revenue base reduced operational exposure to any single business Broadband revenues rose 19% to Baht 5 billion; subscriber numbers grew 15% TrueMove improved after difficult first half; subscriber numbers increased 22% for full year TrueVision’s subscribers grew 41%, upselling rate reached 30%
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IDD service, Internet and data gateways, and online games became important revenue
sources Recapitalization helped strengthen balance sheet, expand business, and provide cash cushion True’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy was endorsed by the Board of Directors and is publicly available at www.turecorp.co.th While the True group saw many opportunities for growth, there were a number of general and specific factors that could impact the Company’s performance and that of its subsidiaries. Please see details in “Risk Factors” in Part II Since the beginning of 2007, True has been organized into five core businesses: Online business under TrueOnline, consisting of fixed-line phone service and value-added
services, business data services, Internet and Broadband Internet services and WE PCT (Personal Communication Telephone); Cellular business under TrueMove (formerly TA Orange); Pay-TV business under TrueVisions (formerly UBC); Digital commerce business under TrueMoney; Digital content business (plus the lifestyle venture, True Coffee) under TrueLife.
However, we report our financial results in three main business segments: TrueOnline, TrueMove, and TrueVisions. The performances of the digital commerce and digital content businesses (TrueMoney and TrueLife) are presented under the TrueOnline segment. Consolidated Balance Sheets and Financial Highlights of the at 31st December 2008 are as follows: - Total assets - Total liabilities - Total shareholders’ equity - Total revenues - Net profit (loss) to equity holders of the Company
Company and its subsidiaries as Baht 116,951 million Baht 110,331 million Baht 6,620 million Baht 61,265 million Baht (2,355) million
Please see further details in Part II of this report.
In this Form 56-1, “TRUE”, “Company”, “Affiliates”, and “Subsidiaries” refer to True Corporation Public Company Limited and/or its affiliates and/or its subsidiaries. In case of uncertainty of which company is responsible or execute and of which businesses appeared in the Form 56-1, you may send your questions to IR Office True Corporation Public Company Limited 18 True Tower, Ratchadaphisek Road, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310 Telephone 66 (0) 2699-2515 Fax 66 (0) 2643-0515 E-mail: ir_office@truecorp.co.th
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PART II THE LISTED COMPANY True Corporation Public Company Limited, Type of Business: Telecommunication Head Office: 18 True Tower, Ratchadapisek Road, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310 Public Company Registration No. 0107536000081
Home Page: www.truecorp.co.th
Telephone: 66(0) 2643-1111
Fax: 66(0) 2643-1651
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1. RISK FACTORS True Group considers that 2009 will offer a wide range of opportunities for business expansion however it is recognized that at the same time both True and its subsidiaries face a variety of risks that may impact operations. Risks relating to our operations
Risk related to macroeconomic factors Thailand experienced a difficult 2008 due to economic and political factors such as street protests and the closure of Suvarnabhumi Airport, resulting in deteriorating consumer confidence and purchasing power. In addition, the global financial crisis has affected the Thai economy as we have seen economic contraction in the fourth quarter of 2008. The economy is expected to be soft through the year 2009; therefore, all industry participants including True and its subsidiaries may find it difficult to grow their revenues. Nonetheless, the impact on the telecom industry as whole in 2008 was perhaps less than expected with moderate growth being recorded. This can in part be attributed to the evolution of mobile services into an everyday utility. The lifestyle service segment (i.e., mobile Broadband Internet and pay TV) showed good growth in 2008. We expect this segment to continue performing well in 2009 and True’s convergence platform to ensure our differentiation, while driving revenues and subscriber numbers during the tough economic climate.
Risk related to market competition The Company and its subsidiaries, especially TrueMove, fixed-line, Internet and Broadband, will continue to face intensifying competition. The cellular market is close to saturation while Broadband operators can now offer services nationwide following industry deregulation by the National Telecommunications Commission (“NTC”). From 2009, competition risk for our pay-TV business, TrueVisions, will be higher. The enactment of the Radio and Television Broadcasting Act B.E. 2551 in March 2008 will see the issuance of one-year temporary licenses for existing community radio and for non-frequency operators (e.g. cable). However, until the National Broadcasting Commission (“NBC”) is established no licenses will be issued to new operators nationwide. The Broadcasting Act B.E. 2551 allows pay TV (cable and satellite TV) operators to advertise. Advertising revenues could strengthen the financial position of small pay TV operators and help them to compete more aggressively with TrueVisions. The Thai mobile communications sector experienced intense price competition in 2005 and 2006, resulting in tariff reductions and declines in ARPU and margin. Our blended ARPU for TrueMove declined by 10 percent in 2005 (from Baht 437 in 2004 to Baht 393) and by 26 percent in 2006 (to Baht 292). The increase in subscriber additions and increase in usage we experienced following this period of intense price competition required us to make additional capital expenditures to alleviate congestion and expand our network capacity. Our EBITDA margin in 2006 declined to 21.4 percent (from 23.4 percent in 2005). However, since 2007 saw the industry moving to more rational competition as operators entered into the interconnection (“IC”) regime which requires them to pay for access to other networks (Baht 1 per minute on average), putting a floor on prices. Operators have
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increased tariffs gradually resulting in lower usage. This was one of the reasons behind continuing declines in ARPU. TrueMove’s ARPU dropped 35 percent (to Baht 191) in 2007. Still, small operators, for example, Hutch which operates mobile phone business under CAT Telecom Public Company Limited (“CAT”) are able to offer low-tariff promotions because it has no IC burden. Currently, CAT is negotiating with other operators regarding IC implementation. Should they be able to reach agreement Hutch will then comply with IC. We expect price competition will ease once industry-wide IC implementation takes place. Competition could increase as the NTC grants telecom licenses to new operators or allows telecom operators to launch additional services such as mobile number portability (“MNP”). MNP allows subscribers to switch operators without changing their number. It is possible that MNP would be implemented within 2009. However, MNP could present True with the opportunity to increase its high-ARPU, post-paid subscribers. TrueMove faces further risks due to the change in the holding structure of certain operators to accommodate foreign partners who have considerable capital and mobile experience. In the Broadband Internet market, we will face competitors ranging from start-up Internet companies to multinational companies, whose applications for ISP licenses were approved by the NTC in 2005. At the beginning of 2006 the NTC granted a fixed-line license to Triple-T Broadband Company Limited. TT&T can provide fixed line and Broadband Internet services nationwide. The NTC also granted fixed-line (including Broadband) licenses to AIS’s subsidiary, Super Broadband Network Company Limited. Competition will intensify after these newly licensed operators launch their services. In addition, the Company’s wireline business will face indirect and growing competition from mobile phone businesses and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, whose tariffs are lower than those for traditional wireline services. We expect competition to remain intense, but we believe True Group is well positioned to meet this challenge given our ability to provide fully integrated services together with the strength of our brand. TrueMove has captured close to one third of subscriber additions in the Thai mobile market every year since 2004 and True Group still maintains its market leadership in Internet and Broadband due to the advantages of its modern fixed-line network. The Company’s subsidiaries have applied for additional licenses to take advantage of new opportunities offered by regulatory liberalization and to compete fairly with other operators.
Risk of technological change The communications industry is characterized by rapid changes in technology, evolving customer needs and new products and services. These changes are, in some cases, brought about by regulators opening up the market. Key emerging technologies for the Thai communications industry in the near future are expected to include third generation (3G) mobile phones, wireless Broadband (WiMAX), and number portability services. In order to respond successfully to emerging industry trends, we may be required to make substantial capital expenditure given the industry’s capital intensive nature. If we do not invest in the new technology it will lower our competitiveness. However, we believe that integrated operators, such as ourselves, with diversified services, products, revenues and customer bases, are in a better position to cope with these rapid changes than are ‘pure play’ operators. We believe that we have a stronger ability to manage potential revenue cannibalization from new technologies by being able to keep
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allied services and revenues ‘in-house’ and by being able to balance customers relationships across our brand, whether mobile, Broadband or fixed line. In addition, the introduction of these new technologies in the market could allow TrueMove to develop its business on an equal footing with competitors.
Risks unique to TrueVisions Key risks relating to TrueVisions’ operations include relying on third-party suppliers for the majority of programming and unauthorized access to its programming signals. TrueVisions relies on third-party suppliers for most of its programming. If TrueVisions is unable to obtain attractive programming or if the cost of this programming substantially increases in the future, its performance would be adversely affected. Subscribers who are interested in overseas programs are mostly subscribers to premium packages (Platinum, Gold and Silver). In 2008, there were 799,837 subscribers for these packages representing 54 percent of TrueVisions’ subscriber base, excluding free view and free-to-air packages. In addition, the cost of overseas programs in 2008 was around 21.4 percent of TrueVisions’ service revenue. Unauthorized access to TrueVisions’ programming signals is difficult to prevent and will adversely affect its operational results, cash flow and programming arrangements. Currently, the number of unauthorized users is estimated to be around one third of the more than two million households nationwide watching cable TV. However, the Company expects that the new Radio and Television Broadcasting Act will reduce the number of unauthorized users because there are clear penalties covering unauthorized access. Risks relating to the regulatory environment
Thailand’s communications industry is in a state of transition and a significant degree of uncertainty exists regarding the regulatory environment. In accordance with Thailand’s commitment to the World Trade Organization (“WTO”) to liberalize its telecommunications sector by 2006, the Thai government embarked on a reform of the country’s telecommunications regulatory regime with the passage of two major legislative acts: the Frequency Allocation Act, in March 2000; and the Telecommunications Business Act, in November 2001. In October 2004, the NTC was established as the independent regulator of the telecommunications industry, assuming the regulatory functions previously exercised by the Telephone Organization of Thailand (now known as TOT Public Company Limited), or TOT, the Communications Authority of Thailand (now known as CAT Telecom Public Company Limited), or CAT, and the Thailand Post Company Limited. From its establishment, the NTC has issued a number of additional policies and regulations that may have a significant impact on our business. It also has plans to issue several new regulations in 2009 including the auction of 3G mobile licenses. The section 47 of the new Constitution enacted in August 2007 indicates that a new regulatory body, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (“NBTC”) will be set up to regulate the telecom and broadcasting industry, and be the only regulatory body. Up until the beginning of 2009, the NBTC had not yet been established as stipulated by the Constitution.
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Delays in the establishment of the NBTC may delay the issuing of licenses for new telecom services that require the allocation and management of radio frequency including the mobile phone business, 3G and WiMAX. The Radio and Television Broadcasting Act B.E. 2551 has given authority and power for the existing NTC to temporarily regulate and grant (one-year) licenses for community radio and other services that do not require radio frequencies before the NBTC can be set up. However, the NTC may not take this regulatory power. The delays in the establishment of the NBC (according to the Broadcasting Act) and of the NBTC (according to the Constitution) may hinder opportunities for True’s growth. In addition, the NTC’s interim telecommunications license fee regulation sets out a lower tariff structure for new entrants that operate under the licensing regime than the tariffs that are applicable to existing operators, such as True, that are operating their businesses under the Agreement for Joint Operation and Joint Investment for Expansion of Telephone Services (“Joint Operation Agreement”) or the Agreement to Operate and to Provide Cellular System Radio Telecommunications Services (“Agreement to Operate”) with either TOT or CAT. This could disadvantage existing participants to the agreements against new entrants. In addition, the participants to the agreements have been in dispute with their state counter parties concerning the new regulations, which contradict conditions indicated in their agreements. As a result, related parties have to adjust or amend the agreements, laws and regulations to be in line with international practice on free competition. However, the outcome cannot be foreseen. In February 2009 the media reported that the Telecommunications Consumer Protection Institute (“TCI”) and certain members of the Complaint Service sub-committee of the NTC had alleged that TrueMove's distribution of iPhone 3G were illegal and had taken advantage of subscribers. Furthermore it was claimed that TrueMove’s marketing practices did not comply with the NTC’s Standard Telecommunication Agreement. TrueMove has responded to such allegation by filing a request to the NTC to verify the rights of the TCI and the Complaint Service sub-committee to make such comment as well as asking for fair treatment. TrueMove is Thailand’s only authorized distributor of Apple’s iPhone 3G, seeking to encourage purchases of legally-imported iPhone handsets and has no intention to take advantage of consumers. Non-contract handset purchase is also freely available. Differences in the pricing of handsets and services reflect the capacities and usage of each model which is common marketing practice. The Company has, at the time of writing, not yet received any response from the NTC in this regard. Apart from the above risks, the Company may be impacted should the Agreement to Operate be amended or cancelled. In January 2007 the Cabinet approved a proposal made to the Council of State to consider legal issues regarding Private-Public Joint Venture Law B.E. 2535: whether agreements to operate are in compliance with the law or not. On May 18, 2007, the Council of State decided that CAT’s actions were not in line with Private-Public Joint Venture Law B.E. 2535 and that the Agreement to Operate between CAT and TrueMove remains in effect as long as there is no cancellation or other conditions that would cause the Agreement to Operate to be terminated. Therefore, CAT and TrueMove will have to comply with the Agreement to Operate. However, the Council of State also considers that the Agreement to Operate’s co-owners, as well as the co-ordination committee, according to Section 22 of Private-Public Joint Venture Law B.E. 2535, should negotiate with all parties to the joint venture and propose the result of the negotiations to the Cabinet. The Cabinet will have authority to give a final decision (according to Private-Public Joint Venture Law B.E. 2535) to cancel or approve the amendment of the agreement.
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The Cabinet may consider allowing the Company to operate the business considering the benefits to the government and public, as well as continuity of public service. However, the situation remains uncertain because the Cabinet has not yet agreed on the final decision. The Council of State’s ruling and the Cabinet’s decision can only be binding to state enterprises, not TrueMove. However, TrueMove can bind itself by accepting the Cabinet’s resolution. In addition, TrueMove and the State enterprise will only conclude negotiations when both parties have a mutual agreement, otherwise the Court ruling will be final. As a result, if TrueMove loses the court case, it will not be able to operate its telecommunications business or may have an additional burden to pay to the State enterprise. In January 2007, the Cabinet endorsed the zero-rate excise tax and ended the 2003 resolution that imposed an excise tax of 2.2 percent and 11 percent for fixed-line phone and mobile phone operators, respectively. The 2003 resolution allowed private telecom operators to deduct part of their revenue share to be paid as excise tax directly to the government, before sharing the remaining fee with state counter parties. The zero-rate excise tax will allow TOT and CAT to receive full revenue share, while the total regulatory fees of the private telecom firms have remained unchanged. Currently there is a dispute between the private telecom firms and the state counter party with regard to a shortfall in revenue sharing payable to CAT. CAT has notified TrueMove on a number of occasions that it should make good on relating shortfall revenue sharing issues. In January 2008, CAT filed an arbitration case as of the filing date claiming the shortfall revenue sharing approximately Baht 9 billion, including interest, from TrueMove which CAT has to eventually prove and justify under its discretion in the arbitration proceeding. The matter is currently still under the arbitration process. True Group will continue to play an active role in discussions with the NTC and the ICT Ministry regarding the telecommunication industry’s regulatory environment and to advocate free-and-fair competition on a level playing field.
TOT initiated legal proceedings against TrueMove to pay access charges. This may result in an increase in our expenses. TrueMove operates under the Agreement to Operate and Provide Services under the Digital PCN 1800 System with CAT and was signatory to an access charge agreement among TOT, CAT and TrueMove under which it pays Baht 200 per subscriber per month and half of the revenue sharing that CAT receives from TrueMove directly to TOT for postpaid subscribers and 18 percent of its revenue to TOT for prepaid subscribers. In addition, we have to make a revenue-sharing payment of 25 or 30 percent (depending on the time frame specified in the agreement) of net revenue after the access charge payment to CAT. In May 2006, the NTC announced its Interconnection Regulation which stipulated that telecommunications operators who have telecommunication networks allow other operators to access their networks in compliance with the procedure specified in the regulation. The regulation sets a new interconnection system whereby interconnection charges will reflect actual network usage by each operator. Under the regulation, operators are also required to enter into agreements with one another to establish interconnection charge rates, based on cost. On November 17, 2006 TrueMove signed an interconnection contract with DTAC (Total Access Communications) with the contract taking immediate effect. On January 16, 2007 TrueMove signed an interconnection contract with AIS (Advanced Info Service).
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Following the entry into the interconnection charge (“IC”) agreement with DTAC, in compliance with the said regulations, TrueMove ceased paying access charges under the access charge (“AC”) agreement with CAT and TOT. This is because TrueMove believes that, following the introduction of the interconnection regime and its cancellation of the AC agreement, it is no longer bound by, or legally able to make payments under, the access charge agreements. On November 17, 2006 TrueMove wrote to CAT and TOT informing them that it would cease paying access charges on the basis that the rate and collection of access charges under the agreement were contrary to the law. TrueMove also asked TOT to enter an IC agreement in compliance with the law, or to temporarily apply the provisional rate announced by the NTC, while negotiations on an agreement with TOT proceeded. As a result of the cessation of access charge payments by TrueMove, on November 23, 2006, TOT issued a letter stating that TrueMove was not entitled to connect its network with TOT’s because it was not a telecommunications licensee, as granted by the NTC, and did not have its own telecommunications network. TOT also disputed that the AC agreement did not violate any law and that the rate and collection of access charge under the Access Charge Agreement continued to apply. In addition, TOT has threatened not to integrate TrueMove’s 1.5 million new phone numbers, allocated by the NTC to its system, meaning that TOT subscribers would not be able to call TrueMove subscribers with those 1.5 million phone numbers. TrueMove filed a lawsuit with the Central Administrative Court requesting an injunction and on January 26, 2007 the Court ordered TOT to connect its network with TrueMove’s new numbers so that subscribers of TOT and TrueMove could communicate with each other. On January 30, 2007, TOT appealed the Court order to the Supreme Administrative Court, which subsequently confirmed the Central Administrative Court’s ruling. On February 26, 2009 the Central Administrative Court ruled that TOT must make the connection permanent and compensate TrueMove Baht 1,000,000. At the time of writing the parties had until March 26, 2009 to appeal the ruling. Therefore the ruling is still not final. However, TOT has made the connection to new TrueMove numbers permanent since March 2, 2007. In June 2007, TrueMove brought this issue to the NTC’s Dispute Resolution Committee. On November 28, 2007 the NTC issued its final decision, confirming that TrueMove has the same rights, duties and responsibilities in relation to the interconnection regime as the licensee (who has been granted the NTC’s license). The NTC unanimously ordered TOT to negotiate with TrueMove on the IC agreement. On June 23, 2008 TOT agreed to negotiate with TrueMove concerning IC on the condition that the agreement will only cover new numbers issued by the NTC. TrueMove agreed with this proposal and negations are ongoing. With regards to the old numbers, TrueMove is still in dispute and is awaiting the court ruling. On November 16, 2007 TOT filed a lawsuit against TrueMove with the Civil Court, claiming violation of the access charge contract and requesting access charge payments of Baht 4,508 million with related interest and value-added tax. Currently there is an argument whether the case should be considered by the Civil Court or Administrative Court. Should the courts involved agree in this matter or The Court Jurisdiction Commission reach a final decision on the jurisdiction of the court, TOT would likely decide to proceed with the case accordingly. If we are not successful in resolving this issue in our favor, in addition to a penalty equal to 100 percent of any access charges CAT may have paid to TOT on our account and interest thereon, we may be required to pay both new interconnection charges as well as existing access charges, which will result in a material increase in our costs.
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If TrueMove is required to pay access charges by court order, it would record additional expense and be liable to accrue additional access charges of Baht 455.61 million (or Baht 204.3 million, net of revenue sharing paid to CAT) for the period from November 18, 2006 to December 31, 2006; Baht 4,271.7 million (or Baht 3,284.0 million, net of revenue sharing to CAT) for the period from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007; and Baht 4,416.8 million (or Baht 3,339.1 million, net of revenue sharing to CAT) for the period from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008 not including penalty charges (see details in Note 42.2 to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December, 2008).
We compete with the grantors of the Joint Operation Agreement and the Agreement to Operate and this has led to and could continue to lead to disputes with them, which could affect our operations. The Company and its subsidiaries operate under the “Joint Operation Agreement” and/or the Agreement to Operate, granted by TOT or CAT. A dispute with either TOT or CAT over compliance with either the agreements themselves or NTC’s regulations could affect the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to conduct the business. If the final outcome is not in favor of the Company, it could also affect the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to conduct business. Our Joint Operation Agreement could be cancelled by TOT if True violates laws relating to public or national security, is placed under receivership by a court in a bankruptcy case, or willfully and continually breaches the agreements in any material respect. Under the revenue-sharing provisions of the Company’s Joint Operation Agreement, TOT collects all of True’s fixed-line revenues from subscribers within True’s network and retains a portion for revenue sharing. TOT may withhold or delay payments from revenues collected for the Company to offset any obligations it believes it is owed (although this has not occurred to date). As well as the Company being party to the Joint Operation Agreement and the Agreement to Operate with TOT and CAT respectively they are also our competitors. This has led, and could continue to lead, to disputes between the Company and TOT and between TrueMove and CAT. Previously TOT and True brought certain disputes to the courts and the Arbitration Tribunal for adjudication. We may not be able to successfully resolve any of these disputes in our favor, and if we were unsuccessful, our business and financial situation could be affected. At the time of writing, judgments have been issued both in favor and against cases brought by the Company. See note 41 to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2008 related to “Litigation and Arbitration Disputes and Contingent Liabilities”. Risks relating to financial situation
Risk related to highly-leveraged position and restrictions from financial agreements The Company and its subsidiaries have high debt levels and may be at risk of failing to find funding each year to repay principal and interest. However, we would be able to negotiate with our creditors or raise new loans to repay existing loans and adjust our principal repayments to suit our cash flow. In addition, the Baht 6.4 billion of equity raised in the beginning of 2009 will further strengthen our cash position and provide a cash cushion to weather tough economic situation.
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True Group’s operation is limited by a number of debt and other financial agreements. These agreements could prohibit True Group from exploiting good business opportunities or lead to accelerated debt repayment if some of the debt covenants are not in line with those indicated by the financial agreements, or if TOT cancels the Joint Operation Agreement with the Company. However, TOT must seek an arbitration decision in order to cancel the Joint Operation Agreement.
Risk from foreign exchange rate, interest rate movements, and reduced liquidity of global financial markets stemming from the sub-prime mortgage crisis True Group is subject to exchange rate fluctuations, which could increase principal, interest payments and capital expenditure. As of December 31, 2008 approximately 52 percent of True Group’s consolidated liabilities were denominated in foreign currencies, most of which was denominated in US Dollars. In the year 2008, True Group had consolidated capital expenditure of approximately Baht 7.3 billion, 25 percent of which was in foreign currencies. True Group has put in place hedging tools to reduce its exposure to exchange rate fluctuations, for approximately 95.1 percent of our total foreign debt outstanding. This covers TrueMove’s USD 105 million loan from Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (“KfW”) and a USD 200 million long-term loan for the TrueVisions acquisition as well as a USD 690 million TrueMove bond. In addition, the Company had also entered into an interest rate swap that hedged foreign exchange exposure on interest payments for the maturity of all US Dollar loans and reduced interest rate exposure. As a result, the US Dollar interest rates for these US Dollar loans were converted into Thai Baht fixed rates. However, there is no hedging in place for the Japanese Yen-denominated deferred payment note of Baht 4.4 billion, which matures from 2014 to 2017. As at the end of December 2008, of True Group’s total consolidated debt (excluding finance leases), approximately 34 percent was subject to floating interest rates, excluding a portion that has been hedged to fix interest rates. However, interest rates on part of TrueMove’s and TrueVisions’ debt will reduce over time if it is able to achieve conditions set out in loan agreements. The impact of the sub-prime mortgage crisis in the US, now affecting the liquidity of global money and capital markets, may impact the Company and its subsidiaries’ future refinancing and funding plans.
No dividend payment in the near future At the end of 2008, the Company reported a net loss of Baht 3.4 billion with a retained loss of Baht 47.3 billion. In accordance with Thailand’s Public Company Limited Act, the Company is able to pay dividends to its shareholders only from profits earned, after provision has been made for a legal reserve, and after cumulative losses have been depleted. Therefore, shareholders may not receive a dividend in the near future, as is stated in the Company’s dividend policy. Risk according to the conditions stated in the shareholders’ agreement The shareholders agreement dated December 22, 1999 by KfW, Nynex Network Systems (Thailand) Company (“Verizon”) and Charoen Pokphand Group (see summary at “Capital Structure - Shareholders’ Agreement”) does not allow the Company the freedom to take certain actions that may affect the Company’s operations as follows.
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During the first three years from the date of KfW’s subscription to shares in the Company and so long as KfW holds at least 5 percent of the paid-up shares in the company, directly or indirectly, the parties to the shareholders’ agreement are required to vote against any amendment to the memorandum and articles of association, any increase or reduction in the authorized share capital of the Company, any change in the number of directors or the quorum for meetings of the Board of Directors, unless KfW agrees. The minor shareholders may not get the full opportunity to consider the above issues unless KfW has given prior agreement. However, in practice KfW will act in the best interests of, and to the benefit of, the Company as well as taking good corporate governance into consideration. As of March 18, 2009, the latest closing date of the share register, KfW is the second-largest shareholder holding 8.99 percent of total paid-up shares, including shares registered under Thai Trust Fund (see list of major shareholders at “Capital Structure - Shareholders”).
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2. NATURE OF BUSINESS Company Background True Corporation Public Company Limited is Thailand’s convergence lifestyle leader, offering an unrivalled selection of integrated communications services and solutions. These include TrueMove, Thailand’s third-largest mobile provider and our largest business by subscriber numbers and revenue; TrueOnline, the country’s largest Broadband and dial-up Internet provider and the largest fixed-line phone operator in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area (BMA); and TrueVisions, the only nationwide pay-TV company. Two other important parts of our business are TrueMoney, which offers e-commerce services, and TrueLife, which provides digital content across the Group. Our vision is to be the leader in convergence lifestyle and our mission is to bring knowledge, information, entertainment and convenience to every household as well as the young people of Thailand. At the same time, we aim to enhance value for our shareholders, customers, organization and employees. True’s convergence lifestyle strategy is unique within the Thai market. It focuses on providing customers with their preferred combinations of content and services from our wide range of telecommunications offerings. By doing so, we differentiate ourselves from our competitors while fulfilling the lifestyles and facilitating the work choices of our 20 million subscribers. True is one of the strongest and most recognizable brands in Thailand and is backed by Asia’s largest agro-conglomerate, the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) with a shareholding of 58.2 percent of the total registered and paid-up capital of Baht 77,757 million as of February 17, 2009. We report our financial results in three business segments: TrueMove, TrueOnline and TrueVisions. Results for TrueMoney and TrueLife are included in TrueOnline. At the end of 2008, True Group had an annual turnover of Baht 61 billion (including interconnection charges), infrastructure investments of Baht 195.0 billion, and employed 13,501 permanent staff. Business background We were incorporated in November 1990 as a fixed-line phone service provider under an Agreement for Joint Operation and Joint Investment for Expansion of Telephone Services with TOT Corporation Public Company Limited (TOT). Our company was registered as a public limited company in 1993 under the name TelecomAsia Corporation Public Company Limited and listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in December 1993 under a security symbol “TA”. We rebranded under the “True” name and adopted the security symbol “TRUE” in April 2004. In addition to our traditional fixed-line phone, value-added, public phone and other services, we launched WE PCT (personal communication telephone) service in 1999, hi-speed data transmission services including ADSL and cable modem in 2001, Wi-Fi services in 2003, International Internet Gateway service in 2007, and International Direct Dialing service in 2008.
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
We extended our services into the mobile telecommunications segment through a subsidiary, Bangkok Inter Teletech Public Company Limited (“BITCO”) (the parent company of TA Orange), by acquiring 41.1 percent equity interest in BITCO in October 2001. Full commercial launch of TA Orange’s mobile services took place in March 2002. TA Orange was rebranded “TrueMove” at the beginning of 2006. We gradually increased our shareholding in BITCO to 93.4 percent by the end of 2006. In December 2007, a rights offering of BITCO shares left True’s shareholding in BITCO at 75.3 percent, with CP owning 23.9 percent. In January 2006, True purchased UBC shares from MIH and completed the tender offer for UBC shares held by the public in March 2006, allowing True to own 91.8 percent (effective holding) of UBC. UBC was renamed TrueVisions at the beginning of 2007. Major developments in 2008 included: True Group In April 2008, we received our shareholders’ approval to buyback, in full or in part, 6 million
BITCO shares from CP at Baht 0.59 per share by June 2009; In December 2008, we injected Baht 1.1 billion into BITCO, increasing our holding to
77.2 percent. Our shareholding in BITCO will increase to 98.7 percent if we buy all 6 billion shares back from CP; A Baht 19.5 billion recapitalization plan was approved by the Board of Directors on
November 5, 2008 and later approved by True’s shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) No. 1/2551 on December 19, 2008. The first tranche of the Rights Offering was completed in January 2009, raising equity capital of Baht 6.4 billion. This will help True strengthen its balance sheet, capture new growth opportunities such as 3G while providing a cash cushion to help weather the difficult economic climate. TrueOnline The launch of hi-speed Internet SUPER Package 2 Mbps, doubled available speeds to
2 Mbps and set new standards for the Thai Broadband market; True collaborated with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration for the Green Bangkok
Wi-Fi campaign that allows Bangkok residents to go online via 15,000 Wi-Fi hotspots; Samitivej Hospital became a “Connected Hospital”, boosting its wireless connectivity by
installing Wi-Fi by TrueMove; IDD services using the ‘006’ prefix were launched; NetTalk by True launched a new international calling service via VoIP without having to
directly access the Internet, and also NetTalk Number, a monthly subscription service with a VoIP personal number; The launch of Hong Kong and UK nodes by True Internet Gateway allow Thai ISPs to
provide more effective Internet connection services linking to Europe and Asia; TrueIPTV revamped its services with a ‘Karaoke on Demand’ service and a line-up of leading
international channels including news and entertainment from around the world.
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
TrueMove The start of the first convergence mobile Internet service in Thailand integrating
Wi-Fi/EDGE/GPRS allowed TrueMove customers to enjoy unlimited online time via a 16,000 hotspots nationwide Wi-Fi network; A successful “Free Calls Within a Group All Day Until Midnight” campaign, launched
around mid 2008 helped stimulate on-net traffic and minimize interconnection charge (IC) expenses; GAME SIM to serve online game lovers; innovative SIMs for True AF5 voting; and the Inter
SIM offering lower-priced international calls were launched; The “TrueMove Square” in the heart of Bangkok showcasing mobile lifestyle with RFID
technology was unveiled; “Call to Pay by Credit Card”, a new payment channel for postpaid subscribers using credit
cards via IVR was launched; The innovative and comprehensive “Plus Phone” that integrates TrueMove and WE PCT
networks in one phone was introduced; The BlackBerry Bold smartphone featuring full Thai language support and multiple
wireless connectivity through 3G, Wi-Fi, EDGE and GPRS was launched; TrueMove Inter SIM prepaid mobile SIM cards made available for sale aboard all Thai
AirAsia flights in a tie up with Asia’s largest low-cost carrier; A partnership with Thailand Post began that saw postal delivery workers offer a TrueMove
top-up service; TrueMove became a member of the Conexus Mobile Alliance, one of Asia's largest mobile
alliances formed to develop and enhance international roaming and corporate mobile services; An agreement was reached with Apple for TrueMove to launch iPhone 3G in Thailand in
January 2009. TrueVisions Two self-produced channels were launched: the Hay Ha comedy channel and True Asian
Series. The 24-hour news channel TNN also had its official launch. All of TrueVisions’ top five channels are self-produced with six self-produced channels ranking in the top ten; A new promotion was launched offering a digital satellite TV (DStv) dish for watching 32
TrueVisions channels with no monthly fee. Customers who use a TrueMove SIM and top-up every month could gain access to seven more TrueVisions channels; TrueVisions launched a new service, Personal Video Recorder (PVR), a first for Thailand,
allowing subscribers to easily record TV programs. New set-top boxes come equipped with an internal 160 GB hard disk capable of up to 140 hours of recording capacity; The new TrueVisions SIM offered interactive use by Platinum and Gold package (digital)
subscribers with the TrueVisions menu on TrueMove mobile phones.
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
TrueMoney Touch SIM using RFID-based technology was introduced. This new innovation offers
financial transactions and personal data storage via TrueMoney service on TrueMove mobile phones; WeBooking by TrueMoney, a comprehensive booking and payment system was launched
and is a convenient way for True customers to make reservations and payment for concerts, shows, accommodation, travel and more. TrueLife The popularity of the TrueLife website increased considerably, attracting an average of
1,065,000 visitors per month while True’s e-commerce portal weloveshopping.com grew to include some 150,000 online stores and two million products; True Digital Entertainment launched several online games popular worldwide: Hip Street,
Kart Rider, and FIFA Online 2; NCTrue launched two new websites, www.playsmart.in.th (a community hub to assist
young gamers with safer game play) and www.hitsplay.com (a casual gaming portal) as well as Crazy Mon Racing (an online car racing game). The launch of Point Blank (a First Person Shooter game) in 2009 was also announced; http://schoolbus.truelife.com was launched providing content specifically designed for
children and teens while BeboydCG, a subsidiary of True Group, launched Trueclicklife, a computer-based project for kindergarten and primary school students; Gsquare channel in co-operation with Future Gamer organized the first Bangkok
Interactive Game Festival 2008 (BIG Festival 2008), Thailand’s biggest gaming exhibition. Awards received in 2008 TrueVisions’ Gsquare TV channel, Thailand’s first game channel, was named Outstanding
Organization 2008 at the 9th Royal Thepthong Awards (radio and television category) by the Broadcaster’s Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage of HM the King; Wire & Wireless, a subsidiary of True, won Best Non-Designated Building and Best
Energy Operator in a Non-Designated Building at the Thailand Energy Awards 2008 (hosted by the Ministry of Energy), being recognized as an outstanding company in energy conservation and alternative energy development; True was named Thailand’s Most Innovative Company, and ranked as the nation’s
seventh-most admired company from The Wall Street Journal Asia newspaper’s annual survey of 2,500 executives in Asia Pacific; True’s TV commercial “The Miracle” was named Best TV Commercial (consumer
service category) by the Office of the Consumer Protection Board; TrueVisions received a plaque in recognition of its support for consumer protection
from the Office of the Consumer Protection Board; True’s campaign “Let Them See Love” won a Gold Award in the marketing events
category at the 5th Adman Awards & Symposium 2008 organized by the Advertising Association of Thailand;
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True (head office, and centralized switching nodes in the Ladya and Thong Song Hong
areas), TrueMove, True Properties and TrueVisions won the 2008 Safe Workplace Environment award (national level) from the Ministry of Labor’s Department of Labor Protection & Welfare. True’s centralized switching nodes in Ploenchit and Prakanong, TrueMove’s mobile switching node in Bangrak, and Wire & Wireless won the same award (provincial level). TrueMove’s mobile switching node on New Petchburi Road also received an honorable mention (provincial level); True Touch was awarded first runner up in the Best Outsourcing Partnership
category at the 2008 Top Ranking Performers in the Contact Center Industry, Asia Pacific Region event held in Sydney, Australia; TrueMoney’s innovative Touch SIM using RFID-based technology offering e-commerce
services on TrueMove mobile phones was named second runner for the National Innovative Award (economic category) organized by National Innovation Agency; TrueMove Assistant 2222 was second runner up in the Corporate In-house over 50
seats category at the Thailand National Call Center Awards 2008 hosted by the Call Center Industry Association of Thailand (CCIA); TrueMove Assistant 2222 won the Best Contact Center (Thailand) from the Asia
Pacific Contact Center Association Leaders (APCCAL); True Internet Data Center received ISO/IEC 20000 certification (a standard specifically
aimed at IT Service Management) and was the first company to receive ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certification (a standard for information security management). Business Profile of the Company, Subsidiaries and Associated Companies We report our financial results in three business segments: TrueMove, TrueOnline and TrueVisions. Results for TrueMoney and TrueLife are included in TrueOnline. 1. TrueOnline: The Company and its subsidiaries (activities) 26 companies, Joint ventures 4 companies and Associate 1 company 2. TrueMove: Subsidiaries (activities) 5 companies 3. TrueVisions: Subsidiaries (activities) 6 companies and Associate 1 company
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Data Service
PCT
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NOTE : Non activities companies The group registration in Thailand as follows : Asia DBS Public Company Limited (89.99%), Telecom International Co., Ltd. (99.99%), Online Advertising Goldsite Co., Ltd. (58.10%), Internet Shopping Mall Co., Ltd. (58.10%), Telecom KSC Co., Ltd. (34.39%), Red Media Co., Ltd. (91.79%), IBC Symphony (91.79%), Online Station Co., Ltd. (90.00 %) The group registration in foreign as follows : Telecom International China Co., Ltd. (99.99%), TA Orient Telecom Investment Co., Ltd. (99.99%), Telecom Asia (China) Co., Ltd. (99.99%), K.I.N. (Thailand) Co., Ltd. <BVI> (99.99%), Chongqing Communication Equipment Co., Ltd. (38.21%), International Broadcasting Corporation (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. (64.25%)
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Vehicle and building rental service True Properties Co., Ltd. 99.99% True Leasing Co., Ltd. 99.99% Construction Wire & Wireless Co., Ltd. 87.50% Holding Company Business Telecom Holding Co., Ltd. 99.99% Bangkok Inter Teletech Public Company Limited 77.21% K.I.N. (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 99.99% Nilubon Co., Ltd. (BVI) 99.99% MKSC World Dot Com Co., Ltd. 91.05 % Others Telecom Training and Development Co., Ltd. 99.99% True Money Co., Ltd. 99.99% Thai Smart Card Co., Ltd. 15.76% True Lifestyle Retail Co., Ltd. 99.99% Asia Remanufacturing Industries Co., Ltd. 20.00% NEC Corporation (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 9.62% BeboydCg Co., Ltd. 70.00% True Magic Co., Ltd. 99.99% Tele Engineering and Services Co., Ltd. 99.99% True Music Radio Co., Ltd. 69.94% Future Gamer Co., Ltd. 90.00%
Other Business
True Visions Public Company Limited 91.79% Cineplex Co., Ltd. 91.79% Click TV Co., Ltd. 91.79% True Visions Cable Public Company Limited 91.19% Satellite Service Co., Ltd. 91.79% Panther Entertainment Co., Ltd. 91.79% (Formerly name UBC Fantasia Co., Ltd.) Channel [V] Music (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 23.87%
True Visions
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True Multimedia Co., Ltd. 91.08% Asia Wireless Communication Co., Ltd. 99.99% True Internet Co., Ltd. 99.99% Asia Infonet Co., Ltd. 65.00% True Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. 99.99% True Internet Data Center Co., Ltd. 70.00% NC True Co., Ltd. 40.00% Internet Knowledge Service Center Co., Ltd. 56.93% KSC Commercial Internet Co., Ltd. 37.80 % True Internet Gateway Co., Ltd. 99.99 % True Universal Convergence Co., Ltd. 99.99%
Broadband and Internet
True Online
2.6 million line Telephone Services, Value Added Service and Digital Data Network True Corporation Public Company Limited
GROUP INVESTMENT STRUCTURE CATEGORIZED BY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES As of 31 December 2008
True Multimedia Co., Ltd. 91.08% True Public Communication Co., Ltd. 99.94% True Corporation Public Company Limited True Corporation Public Company Limited True Universal Convergence Co., Ltd. 99.99% True Touch Co., Ltd. 99.99% True International Communication Co., Ltd. 99.99%
Fixed Line Service
True Move Co., Ltd. 77.14% True Distribution and Sales Co., Ltd. 77.09% Samut Pakan Media Corporation Co., Ltd. 77.16% True Music Co., Ltd. 77.11% (formerly name Internet KSC Co., Ltd.) Song Dao Co., Ltd. (77.16%)
True Move
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91.79%
True Visions Public Company Limited
True Touch Co., Ltd.
Imperial Technological Management Services Public Company Limited
2.92%
99.99%
NEC Corporation (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
9.62%
K.I.N. (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Foreign Company)
Future Gamer Co., Ltd.
90.00%
99.99%
True Multimedia Co., Ltd.
Asia DBS Public Co., Ltd.
True Lifestyle Retail Co., Ltd.
Tele Engineering and Services Co., Ltd.
Telecom Training and Development Co., Ltd.
Asia Wireless Communication Co., Ltd.
True Properties Co., Ltd.
91.08%
89.99%
99.99%
99.99%
99.99%
99.99%
99.99%
Telecom Holding Co., Ltd.
99.99%
26.00%
70.00%
99.99%
99.99%
99.34%
99.99%
99.99%
99.99%
100.00%
99.99%
100.00%
99.99%
99.99%
Channel [V] Music (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
International Broadcasting Corporation (Cambodia) Co., Ltd.
66.41%
60.00%
99.98%
KSC Commercial Internet Co., Ltd.
Telecom KSC Co., Ltd.
Internet Shopping Mall Co., Ltd.
Online Advertising Goldsite Co., Ltd.
Chongqing Communication Equipment Co., Ltd.
99.98%
38.21%
99.99%
87.50%
99.99%
99.99%
15.76%
99.99%
40.00%
77.21%
99.99%
99.94%
99.99%
99.99%
99.99%
99.99%
True Universal Convergence Co., Ltd.
Wire & Wireless Co., Ltd.
True Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
True Internet Gateway Co., Ltd.
Thai Smart Card Co., Ltd.
True Money Co., Ltd.
NC True Co., Ltd.
Bangkok Inter Teletech Public Company Limited
True Magic Co., Ltd.
True Public Communication Co., Ltd.
True Internet Co., Ltd.
K.I.N. (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
True Leasing Co., Ltd.
True International Communication Co., Ltd.
20.00%
True Music Co., Ltd. (Formerly named Internet KSC Co., Ltd.)
True Distribution & Sales Co., Ltd.
True Music Radio Co., Ltd.
BeboydCg Co., Ltd.
99.97%
99.93%
True Move Co., Ltd.
Samut Pakan Media Corporation Co., Ltd.
Song Dao Co., Ltd.
True Internet Data Center Co., Ltd.
Asia Infonet Co., Ltd.
Asia Remanufacturing Industries Co., Ltd.
69.94%
70.00%
99.91%
99.94%
99.93%
70.00%
65.00%
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Remark: There has been no persons who may have a conflict of interests with the Company holding its subsidiaries and associates companiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shares more than 10% of paid-up, except Bangkok Inter Teletech Public Company Limited and its subsidiaries i.e. Song Dao Co., Ltd., Samut Pakan Media Corporation Co., Ltd., True Move Co., Ltd., True Distribution & Sales Co., Ltd., and True Music Co., Ltd.
Internet Knowledge Service Center Co., Ltd.
Telecom International China Co., Ltd.
99.99%
62.50%
Telecom Asia (China) Co., Ltd.
TA Orient Telecom Investment Co., Ltd.
99.99%
99.99%
True Corporation Public Company Limited
GROUP INVESTMENT STRUCTURE As of 31 December 2008
Panther Entertainment Co., Ltd. (formerly name UBC Fantasia Co., Ltd.)
Satellite Service Co., Ltd.
True Visions Cable Public Company Limited
IBC Symphony Co., Ltd.
Red Media Co., Ltd.
Click TV Co., Ltd.
Cineplex Co., Ltd.
Online Station Co., Ltd.
MKSC World Dot Com Co., Ltd.
Telecom International Co., Ltd.
Nilubon Co., Ltd. (Foreign Company)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Revenues breakdown by business group 2008
Business Group
Baht
2007 %
Million
Baht
2006 (restated) %
Baht
Million
%
Million
1. True Online Revenues
21,646
35.4%
20,490
33.2%
20,791
40.0%
Revenues
30,224
49.3%
32,366
52.5%
22,694
43.7%
Revenues
9,395
15.3%
8,785
14.3%
8,470
16.3%
61,265
100%
61,641
100%
51,955
100%
2. True Move
2. True Visions
Total Revenues
Revenues for the year ended 31 December 2008 breakdown by company Baht
Business Group / Operation by
%
Million 1. True Online True Corporation Public Company Limited
10,402
17.0%
True Multimedia Co., Ltd.
1,283
2.1%
True Internet Co., Ltd.
2,891
4.7%
True Leasing Co., Ltd.
751
1.2%
4,142
6.8%
KSC Commercial Internet Co., Ltd.
340
0.6%
Wire & Wireless Co., Ltd.
355
0.6%
Asia Wireless Communication Co., Ltd.
402
0.7%
True Public Communication Co., Ltd.
222
0.4%
True Touch Co., Ltd.
224
0.4%
Future Gamer Co., Ltd.
143
0.2%
True International Communication Co., Ltd.
124
0.2%
Others
367
0.5%
Revenues
21,646
35.4%
Revenues
30,224
49.3%
Revenues
9,395
15.3%
61,265
100.0%
True Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
2. True Move BITCO Group of companies
3. True Visions True Visions Group of companies
Total Revenues
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
3. DETAILS OF EACH BUSINESS LINE 3.1 Products and Services True Corporation Public Company Limited is Thailand’s only integrated communications solutions provider and convergence lifestyle leader. Our readiness to develop solutions that match customer lifestyles and needs makes us outstanding in the Thai telecommunications industry. We offer a “quadruple play” of voice (fixed-line and mobile), video and data services, and are well placed for future growth through the convergence of our networks, services and content. Since the beginning of 2007, True has been organized into five core businesses (this document follows this category format): Online business under TrueOnline, consisting of fixed-line phone service and value-
added services, business data services, Internet and Broadband Internet services and WE PCT (Personal Communication Telephone); Cellular business under TrueMove (formerly TA Orange); Pay-TV business under TrueVisions (formerly UBC); Digital commerce business under TrueMoney; Digital content business (plus the lifestyle venture, True Coffee) under TrueLife.
However, we report our financial results in three main business segments: TrueOnline, TrueMove, and TrueVisions. The performances of the digital commerce and digital content businesses (TrueMoney and TrueLife) are presented under the TrueOnline segment. In 2008, TrueMove contributed 42 percent of True Group’s service revenue after the deduction of inter-segment transactions and excluding interconnection charges (IC). TrueOnline service revenue (including fixed-line phone and value added services, data services, Internet and Broadband as well as WE PCT) contributed 40 percent and TrueVisions 18 percent. The tables below present our Group revenue (before intersegment elimination) and EBITDA profile. Service revenue 1/:
Unit: Baht million
2006 % 2007 % 2008 % TrueOnline 20,515 41 20,194 39 20,996 40 TrueMove (excluding interconnection charge) 21,762 43 22,993 44 21,652 42 TrueVisions 8,261 16 8,631 17 9,273 18 Total 50,538 100 51,818 100 51,921 100 EBITDA: TrueOnline TrueMove TrueVisions Eliminations Total 1/
2006 % 2007 % 2008 % 9,899 57 9,670 49 10,195 55 5,072 29 7,566 38 5,691 31 2,366 14 2,527 13 2,666 14 (82) (9) (80) 17,255 100 19,754 100 18,472 100
After eliminations
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
3.1.1 TrueOnline TrueOnline comprises fixed-line telephone and its value-added services such as public phones, as well as Internet and Broadband, data communications services and WE PCT. Our Internet and Broadband businesses have grown rapidly. New services such as International Direct Dialing (IDD) and our International Internet Gateway have also helped maintain overall revenue generated by TrueOnline. i) Fixed-line phone services True is the largest fixed-line operator in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area (BMA) with a market share of over 50 percent. Almost two million (out of our 2.6 million) lines are in service. In August 1991, True signed a 25-year Agreement for Joint Operation and Joint Investment for Expansion of Telephone Service (“Joint Operation Agreement”) under Build Transfer Operate (BTO) terms with the Telephone Organization of Thailand (later renamed “TOT”) to construct, install, maintain and jointly operate a two million-line wireline network in the BMA which will expire in 2017. The agreement was subsequently extended to cover an additional 600,000 lines. We have transferred our fixed-line network to TOT which collects service charges from customers and then shares a proportion of revenue with the Company at the rate of 84 percent for two million lines and 79 percent for 600,000 lines. The Company receives an 82 percent share of revenue from each value-added service and 76.5 percent from the public phone service. In addition, we have been granted licenses from the National Telecommunications Commission (“NTC”) to provide Internet services, voice communications over IP network (Voice over Internet Protocol – VoIP), fixed-line phone services, public phone services, IDD, and International Internet Gateway services
Value-Added Services In addition to fixed-line phone services, the Company offers a range of value-added services to meet customers’ needs, including: A 26,000-telephone public phone service in the BMA under the approval of TOT; Voice Mailbox, Call Waiting, Conference Calling, Call Forwarding, Hot Line, Abbreviated
Dialing, Automatic Call Repetition and Outgoing Call Barring; Caller ID displaying the incoming call number on Call ID phones.
The Company also provides services for corporate customers requiring a large number of telephone lines and provides a range of valued-added services including: Direct
Inward Dialing (DID), which automatically directs incoming calls a specified party, providing direct access to each internal telephone number;
to
Hunting Lines service, which bundles two or more telephone lines at one location into
a single number; Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN), which enables a telephone network to
handle all forms of voice, data and image communications simultaneously on the same telephone line;
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
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Televoting, a special service for companies with peak periods of short message traffic.
It enables companies to perform many marketing activities without investing in infrastructure. Voting results are available in as little as five seconds; Free Phone 1-800, allowing businesses to provide their customers with a free contact
call service. The cost of customer Free Phone calls is automatically billed to the business. Customers can call from any telephone by dialing 1-800 followed by six digits; Voice conferencing, a service that enables customers to participate in conferences via
telephone lines from wherever they are at any time; VoIP services, called NetTalk by True.
Network Our modern, core fixed-line network is equipped with more than 176,000 kilometers of fiberoptic cables, covering 4,200 square kilometers in the BMA. This enables us to minimize the use of copper cables (averaging 3-4 kilometers) and provide high-quality voice and data communications services. By December 31, 2008, the Company had 1,902,507 fixed-line subscribers comprising 1,272,600 residential subscribers and 629,907 business customers. This reflected a slight fall from 2007. The average revenue per user (ARPU) dropped 8.5 percent to Baht 331 as a result of customer migration to mobile services. However, the number of subscribers remained stable. The majority of revenue (55 percent) came from business customers. The following table shows the number of fixed-line subscribers and ARPU: As of December 31, Fixed Line 2004 2005 2006 2007 Subscribers 1,944,521 1,989,664 1,976,965 1,955,410 ARPU (Blended) 538 493 414 362
2008 1,902,507 331
ii) Broadband and Internet services
Broadband True Group is Thailand’s largest Broadband operator with around 50 percent share of the market nationwide. We provide the service using cable modem and DSL technologies at speeds of up to 10 Mbps (VDSL or Very High-Speed Digital Subscriber Line). In 2003, the Company and certain other service providers, such as KSC, started offering wireless Broadband services or Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity). As of year-end 2008, we had over 16,000 Wi-Fi hotspots in locations such as coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, department stores, movie theaters, convention centers and office buildings. In March 2005, True Group launched VDSL technology that provides high-speed Internet data transmission at rates of 6 Mbps to 10 Mbps to its business customers. In April 2005, the Company also launched Thailand’s first Pre Pay high-speed Internet service, providing an alternative for high-speed Internet customers seeking value-for-money and convenience.
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
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True’s subsidiary, True Universal Convergence Co., Ltd. (“TUC”), has been granted a Type Three license from the NTC to provide fixed-line telephone, Broadband and data services nationwide using new infrastructure and technology such as NGN (next generation network), xDSL, and Gigabit Ethernet. TUC provides data and Broadband circuits as well as data network services to True’s subsidiaries including True Internet Co., Ltd. (“TI”), and True Multimedia Co., Ltd. (“TM”). These provide hi-speed Internet and data services to end-customers and non-voice services to consumers and business customers, respectively. Our modern fixed-line network allows us to provide a faster, more stable Broadband service and to realize lower installation, operating and maintenance costs. The network not only provides ADSL, but also ADSL2+, G.SHDSL and Gigabit Ethernet, and is well positioned for eventual evolution into an IP-based NGN. We also offer rich content catering for consumer lifestyles, including music, gaming, sports and E-books, as well as a variety of value-added services, including IPTV (Internet protocol TV), WhiteNet filtering (allowing parents to control their children’s Internet access) and Norton Anti-Virus (to automatically detect and eliminate computer viruses). True’s “hi-speed Internet Super Package 2 Mbps” promotion, launched in 2008 offers speeds of up to 2 Mbps, a free Wi-Fi router, and unlimited access to “Wi-Fi by TrueMove” for Baht 890 per month. This promotion has been well received by customers. At the end of 2008, we had 632,461 subscribers, representing an increase of 15.4 percent from 2007. Wi-Fi subscribers totaled approximately 109,000, up from 31,523 at the end of 2007. In addition, there are some further 100,000 subscribers to the free Bangkok Green Wi-Fi (64 Kbps) service, which is a collaboration between True and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. The following table shows the number of Broadband subscribers and ARPU: As of December 31, Broadband 2004 2005 2006 2007 Subscribers 164,775 300,322 442,728 548,285 ARPU 1,051 739 721 709
2008 632,461 711
Internet The Company provides Internet (including content and applications) services through: (1)
(2)
Asia Infonet Co., Ltd. (“AI”), in which the Company has a 65.0 percent equity interest, under an Agreement to Operate whereby CAT Telecom Plc or CAT (previously the Communications Authority of Thailand) granted a non-exclusive right to provide commercial Internet services to users throughout Thailand until 2006 over facilities leased from CAT or any entity approved by CAT. Asia Infonet was granted a one-year, renewable, Type One ISP license, due to expire on February 4 of each year; and True Internet Co., Ltd. (“TI”), in which the Company has a 99.99 percent equity interest. In September 2005, True Internet was granted a one-year, renewable, Type One ISP license from the NTC, due to expire on August 17 of each year.
We are Thailand’s largest Internet Service Provider (ISP) with approximately 1.3 million subscribers, including Broadband subscribers. We lead both the consumer and business
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Internet market by offering value-added services, including an Internet Data Center, providing security services for corporate customers. After one of our subsidiaries was granted an International Internet Gateway license by the NTC at the end of 2006, True’s Internet and Broadband services have grown rapidly while service quality has improved. This has also helped reduce our cost of services. The following table shows the number of Internet/Broadband subscribers, during the periods indicated: As of December 31, Internet/Broadband 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Subscribers 1/ 1,231,344 716,7032/ 849,007 1,104,586 1,274,802 1/ Including Broadband subscribers 2/ The decline in the year 2005 was due to the transfer of dial-up users to Broadband and a change in the calculation method for dial-up users.
iii) Data Services True’s data services offer converged data and voice communication solutions, and managed services to business customers through various technologies. These include: Digital Data Network (DDN) or Leased–Line; MPLS (Multiprotocol Label-Switching); Metro Ethernet (a fiber-to-the-building technology designed specifically for business customers); IP-Lease Line (a hybrid between an IP-based data service and a lease line service which improves the quality of connection beyond standard IP-based services). In addition, the Company offers a Managed Network Service and Managed Data Network Service (a combination of three network operation services including network performance management, fault management and configuration management). Furthermore, our Internet Data Center (IDC) offers a full network redundancy support service. True Group is one of the major players in the data transmission business in Thailand. As of year-end 2008, there were 17,741 circuits under our service, a 26.9 percent increase from 2007. ARPU in 2008 stood at Baht 9,808, a fall from 2007 mainly due the migration of customers to newer, lower-priced technology. True’s modern network gives it a competitive advantage. We seek to differentiate ourselves from competitors through a focus on service quality and by meeting customer needs. We also benefit by combining our various products and services (e.g. content, VoIP and Internet) as well as by providing services with our business partners (e.g. the collaboration with Cisco to roll out a high quality IP network). As a result, we do not have to compete solely on price. True was the first network provider in Thailand to earn the “Cisco Powered” designation in 2007, joining an elite group of around 300 similarly certified users worldwide. In 2008, True’s service quality to our partner, Cisco, was rated “excellent” by Cisco customers. Beside large corporate clients, True aims to expand its business customer base more aggressively into the SME segment, particularly upcountry. Significant growth opportunity exists upcountry where overall penetration and True’s market share remain relatively low. True plans to utilize its wide selection of products and services (e.g., data services, VoIP, Internet), to secure and expand market share upcountry through convergence and bundling strategies.
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The following table shows the number of circuits and ARPU: As of December 31, 2004 2005 2006 No. of circuits 9,001 10,216 12,033 ARPU 11,014 10,411 11,106
2007 13,976 11,253
2008 17,741 9,808
iv) WE PCT (Personal Communication Telephone) WE PCT is a cordless fixed-phone service. A subscriber’s PCT phone number is the same as his or her fixed-line number. Up to nine PCT handsets can be used with one fixed-line number, with each handset holder assigned an individual number. The Company operates WE PCT through its subsidiary, Asia Wireless Communication Co., Ltd., (“AWC”), in which it holds a 99.99 percent equity interest. The PCT service was launched in November 1999 as a value-added service of the wireline network under the Joint Operation Agreement. The Company is entitled to 82.0 percent of the revenue generated from the service and AWC is entitled to approximately 70 percent of this amount. TOT also provides PCT services to its customers through the Company’s PCT network. In exchange, TOT shares with True approximately 80 percent of revenue received from its subscribers as a network rental fee. The WE PCT service covers 2,500 square kilometers of the inner area of the BMA. In September 2004, the PCT brand was repositioned as “WE PCT” to reflect the strategy of building communities and bringing together people via free calls within the PCT network targeted at students and the young. There were 273,623 WE PCT subscribers at December 31, 2008, a fall of 30 percent from 2007 partly due to a change in the method of counting subscribers to exclude those who were inactive. ARPU declined slightly from last year to Baht 171. The following table shows the number of PCT subscribers and ARPU for the periods indicated: As of December 31, WE PCT 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Subscribers 472,846 469,125 347,099 390,609 273,623 ARPU 1/ 268 318 257 172 171 1/ including PCT Buddy (prepaid service)
v) International Internet Gateway service True Internet Gateway Co., Ltd. (“TIG”), a subsidiary of True Corp, received an International Internet Gateway and Domestic Internet Exchange License (Type Two with Network) from the NTC on May 19, 2006, and an International Data Gateway License (Type Two with Network) on October 21, 2008. The two aforementioned licenses allow TIG to provide Internet and international data services. Currently, TIG has Points of Presence (PoPs) in Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK and the USA which enhance the efficiency of the connection and service quality.
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Since its launch, TIG has considerably expanded its capacity to support the growth of Internet and international data services which have doubled annually. Currently we are the second largest service provider with total bandwidth of 6 gigabits per second (Gbps). At the end of 2008, approximately 90 percent of TIG’s total bandwidth under service was provided within the True Group. The other 10 percent was utilized by external customers including local ISPs, local and multinational corporations as well as international telecom operators. TIG offers three types of international data services – International Private Leased Circuit (IPLC), Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (IP VPN) and Virtual Node. Currently, we are focusing and serving a number of major international carriers who have a presence in the Asia Pacific region and demand a large amount of bandwidth as well as a reliable network and high quality services. To facilitate corporate customers requiring a variety of bandwidth sizes and international destinations, TIG continues to partner with global international carriers to reach countries beyond Singapore and Hong Kong where TIG already has its own facilities. vi) International Direct Dialing (IDD) service After being granted a Type Three license from the NTC to provide overseas call services, True’s subsidiary, True International Communication (“TIC”), soft-launched its IDD service in December 2007, followed by an official launch on July 8, 2008. True’s IDD service uses the “006” dialing code prefix. TrueMove subscribers can dial “+” instead of “006” to automatically access our IDD services. Since its inception, True’s IDD service has grown well, generating revenue of Baht 320 million (before inter-segment elimination) in 2008. 3.1.2 TrueMove The Company operates a mobile telecommunications business through its subsidiary, TrueMove in which the Company held an equity interest of 77.14 percent at the end of 2008. TrueMove operates under the Agreement to Operate and Provide Services under the Digital PCN 1800 System (“Agreement to Operate”), dated June 20, 1996, granted by CAT. This allows for the provision of services until September 2013. Under the agreement, TrueMove shares 25 percent of its revenue, after deducting access charge (“AC”) payments and other deductible expenses (e.g. content), with CAT until 2011. This then increases to 30 percent until the end of the agreement. At the beginning of 2009 the Company signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with CAT for TrueMove to use the network and equipment that TrueMove has built and transferred to CAT for another five years following the end of the Agreement to Operate in 2013. As a result, TrueMove can operate its business on equal terms to other operators. In June 2008, CAT allowed TrueMove to use 5 MHz of the 850 MHz frequencies to develop a HSPA (High Speed Package Access) service. This came under the existing Agreement to Operate between CAT and TrueMove. In this regard, TrueMove will use CAT’s gateways and is willing to allow CAT to jointly use its base stations. The collaboration will also include cobranding. At the beginning of 2009 TrueMove was also granted permission to trial launch HSPA (third-generation, or 3G) services on 850 MHz on a non-commercial basis which will prepare us for full commercial launch.
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Subscribers TrueMove has grown rapidly since it launched full commercial operations in March 2002 on a digital network under the Global System for Telecommunications (GSM) and has been successful in acquiring about one-third of the market’s net additional subscribers each year since 2004. As of year-end 2008, TrueMove was Thailand’s third-largest mobile telecommunications service provider by subscriber numbers with 14,756,834 subscribers and a market share of 24.3 percent. There were 13,786,283 prepaid customers and 970,551 postpaid, representing 93.4 percent and 6.6 percent of total subscribers respectively. Blended ARPU in 2008 was Baht 105 for prepaid and Baht 510 for postpaid. Prepaid and postpaid revenue contributed 66.7 percent and 21.6 percent of service revenue (excluding IC) respectively. The following table sets forth certain information with respect to our mobile business during the periods indicated: TrueMove Subscribers - Prepaid - Postpaid Total Subscribers Subscriber Growth Blended ARPU - Prepaid ARPU - Postpaid ARPU
2004 2,927,818 452,565 3,380,383 85.2% 437 348 1,030
As of December 31, 2005 2006 2007 4,009,470 449,173 4,458,643 31.9% 393 321 911
7,031,289 546,453 7,577,742 70.0% 292 250 772
11,362,331 717,758 12,080,089 59.4% 191 158 676
2008 13,786,283 970,551 14,756,834 22.2% 130 105 510
Services
Pre Pay Most of TrueMove’s revenue is derived from sales of prepaid airtime, which do not require a monthly subscription fee. Subscribers purchase a SIM card with an initial credit balance and can top-up their credit balance through various means, including purchase of top-up cards, transfer of funds through ATMs, transfer of credit balances from other mobile phone accounts, and ‘‘over-the-air’’ top-ups. TrueMove was the first telecommunications operator in Thailand to provide “over the air” top-up services through 80,000 airtime resellers such as individuals or small shops who register with TrueMove and are eligible to transfer airtime to subscribers via SMS. TrueMove prepaid subscribers can top-up with as little as Baht 10 at over 18,000 public phone booths in the BMA. TrueMove also provides subscribers a mobile payment channel via TrueMoney services to meet a new generation of lifestyle needs.
Post Pay TrueMove’s postpaid service allows customers to choose a monthly service plan, priced from Baht 0 to Baht 1,300. Subscribers are billed monthly for subscription fees, airtime and the use of other voice and non-voice services.
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Voice Services Our subscribers have access to local, domestic and international long-distance dialing. In addition, we offer a variety of value-added services in different combinations according to the airtime package selected. These services include call waiting, call forwarding, call conferencing, and caller identification. We also offer our voice subscribers roaming services, which enable them to make and receive calls when outside Thailand.
Non-Voice Services TrueMove provides a range of non-voice services to enhance customer lifestyles. Content is delivered through various channels covering all mobile-accessible channels and web-based services through wap.truelife.com. Popular content includes photo-based communication, financial information services, games, cartoons, screen savers and ringtones, music and sports. Subscribers are increasingly using our non-voice services, in particular ring-back tones and messaging while also surfing the Internet and downloading content through EDGE/GPRS service. Non-voice services contributed 11.8 percent to TrueMove’s service revenue (excluding IC) in 2008, compared with 10.4 percent in 2007. Service revenue from content-based services, messaging and EDGE/GPRS traffic contributed approximately 58, 29 and 13 percent, respectively, of total non-voice revenue. TrueMove is able to use content as a growth driver by leveraging the exclusive content assets of True Music, TrueOnline and TrueVisions. We currently offer the following non-voice services to our subscribers: x Short Messaging Service (SMS): allows subscribers to send short text messages to other mobile users; x Voice SMS: Thailand’s first voice short-messaging service allows subscribers to send audio messages to fixed-line and mobile handsets; x Voicemail: enables subscribers to retrieve audio message recordings; x Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS): allows subscribers to send pictures, text and sound/voice in a single-packet message to other mobile users; x Mobile Internet: provides mobile data communications through EDGE/GPRS technology, including WAP-based content portals, ‘‘push’’ e-mail (BlackBerry), and other Internet services such as mobile chatting and website data services; x Multimedia Content Service: allows subscribers to access content such as music, sports, news and finance (through True Music, True Sport, TV and music streaming, plus others); x Ring-back Tone: offers personalized ring-back tones and exclusive song selections.
Mobile Handset and Accessories Sales We offer a broad range of high-quality mobile handsets, related accessories, PDA phones and smart phones from manufacturers which include iPhone by Apple, Research in Motion (makers of BlackBerry), Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, O2 and HP. Handsets are either sold outright (untied to any service) or tied with TrueMove’s monthly (postpaid) packages.
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International Roaming Services We allow people whose network operators have international roaming agreements with TrueMove to use TrueMove’s cellular network when traveling in Thailand. This service is also available to TrueMove subscribers to use the networks of international operators with whom TrueMove has entered into international roaming agreements. The roaming services include voicemail, SMS, MMS, Internet/Email, Caller Identification, Missed Call Alert, Short Code, BlackBerry roaming and Wi-Fi by TrueMove. In June 2008, TrueMove joined Conexus Mobile Alliance, increasing the Conexus Mobile subscriber base using roaming services (both voice and non-voice) to 210 million. As a result, these subscribers can use roaming services in Thailand on TrueMove’s network. TrueMove subscribers will also have more options when traveling in the Asia Pacific region. TrueMove and Conexus Mobile Alliance furthermore announced a regional rollout of a mobile data roaming plan for BlackBerry smartphones among Alliance members. The new plan offers a high mobile data access ceiling in most markets, allowing corporate email access and convenient wireless Internet access as well as providing cost benefit to active business travelers who use the services of Conexus Mobile Alliance.
Network TrueMove was the most recent of the three major Thai mobile operators to launch commercial operations, and as such has been able to take advantage of the latest technical developments for our GSM network rollout, which has made our network relatively more efficient and cost-effective. We now cover approximately 93 percent of Thailand’s population, putting us on a par with other major mobile operators.
Bundled Packages TrueMove is a key member of the True Group, as seen in the bundling of TrueMove services with other Group services, including: A joint SUPER hi-speed Internet promotion between TrueMove, True Internet and
TrueVisions offered 1 Mbps service to TrueMove and TrueVisions subscribers for Baht 599 per month. The hi-speed Internet SUPER Package 2 Mbps, offered 2 Mbps Internet speed and unlimited “Wi-Fi by TrueMove” service for Baht 890 per month; TrueMove was a major part of the bundling promotion with TrueVisions and True
Internet for the fifth season of the highly popular Academy Fantasia (AF) reality TV show. From 2006, voting has been restricted to TrueMove subscribers only; The
TrueVisions–UBC TrueMove Free View mass market promotion – (see “TrueVisions” section for more details); and
The All Together Bonus – True’s first bundled package launched in 2004 offers a
combination of True services and remains popular among TrueMove subscribers. We have consistently sought to develop and market innovative non-voice products and services. For example, we were the first in Thailand to offer voice SMS, remixable ring tones (through the IRemix service), and ‘‘over-the air’’ top-ups to our subscribers. We also provide EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) services in the BMA and other multimedia content-based services, along with comprehensive wireless Internet services using Wi-Fi technology. In 2008, TrueMove launched the Game SIM to attract online gamers. It also launched the world’s first Touch SIM using RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology. This allows for payments to be made from the E-wallet and E-Purse payment services with a single swipe of any mobile handset.
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3.1.3 TrueVisions TrueVisions (formerly UBC) is Thailand’s leading nationwide pay-TV provider, offering its service via digital direct-to-home and digital HFC (hybrid fiber-coaxial) network platforms. TrueVisions’ origins lie with the merger of UBC (formerly IBC) and UBC Cable (formerly UTV) in 1998. At the beginning of the year 2006, the Company successfully acquired 91.8 percent holding of UBC and renamed it TrueVisions at the beginning of 2007. TrueVisions operates pay-TV services under 25-year Agreements for Joint Venture in the Membership Television (and Cable Television) Services (“Agreements for Joint Venture”) with the Mass Communications Organization of Thailand (MCOT) which is due to end on September 30, 2014 for services via satellite and on December 31, 2019 for services via cable. TrueVisions provides its DStv (digital direct to home satellite) service using Ku-band transmission and MPEGII video compression. This enables TrueVisions to increase the number of channels, improve sound and picture quality, control access to its signal, and distribute its service everywhere in Thailand. This service is now transmitted via the highcapacity Thaicom 5 satellite. TrueVisions provides its cable TV services, both digital and analogue, in the BMA using the HFC network of True Multimedia (a True subsidiary) which passes approximately 800,000 homes. Since becoming part of True, TrueVisions has changed its marketing strategy to penetrate the mass market by offering a “TrueVisions-UBC TrueMove Free View” bundling package. By December 31, 2008 this had boosted subscribers to 1,469,471 (including Free View and Free-to-Air subscribers) and the subscriber base by 41 percent from 2007. During 2008, 30.4 percent of Free View customers became paying subscribers. The mass market strategy has played an important role in increasing penetration of the upcountry market, which now accounts for 49 percent of total subscribers. The following table sets forth certain information regarding pay-TV subscribers and ARPU during the periods indicated: TrueVisions
2004
Subscribers – Normal packages - Cable TV - DSTV Total normal packages Free Viewer 1/ Free to air 2/ Total subscribers
140,998 316,544 457,542 457,542
As of December 31, 2005 2006 2007 133,055 350,761 483,816 483,816
133,977 424,883 558,860 64,647 623,507
132,868 496,920 629,788 318,790 90,342 1,038,92 0 1,104
2008 129,659 670,178 799,837 527,096 142,538 1,469,47 1 988
Blended ARPU 3/ 1,301 1,291 1,217 1/ Excluding up-sellers who already converted to normal packages 2/ Free to air representing satellite disc sale with 32 free-to-air channels and no monthly charge 3/ Excluding free view and free to air subscribers
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In 2008, the ARPU of TrueVisions (not including Free View and Free-to-Air subscribers) dropped 11 percent from 2007 to Baht 988 mainly from mass market penetration. TrueVisions offers four different monthly packages: Platinum (86 channels at Baht 2,000 per month); Gold (77 channels at Baht 1,413); Silver (63 channels at Baht 750) and; True Knowledge (54 channels at Baht 340). In addition to the above packages, TrueVisions provides A-La-Carte packages including ten further channels from NHK, HBO, Disney and Discovery. Platinum subscribers are able to choose their preferred packages at a discount rate, while the Discovery and Disney packages are also available to our Silver subscribers. TrueVisions offers top quality local and international programming including movies (e.g., HBO, Cinemax, Star Movies and Hallmark); sports (e.g., ESPN, Star Sports, TrueVisions’ own channels), infotainment (e.g., Discovery Channel, National Geographic), news (e.g., CNN, CNBC, Bloomberg, BBC World), in addition to free TV channels and pay-per-view. To facilitate mass market penetration TrueVisions added three local channels in 2008 including TrueVisions’ own channels (True Asian Series and Hay Ha) and MTV Thailand. Some of these are now ranked amongst TrueVisions’ top ten. In April 2007, we finalized our acquisition of exclusive Thai rights to live telecasts for three seasons of English Premier League football (“EPL”), the most popular international sporting competition amongst Thais. The agreement allows us to show 380 matches per season from 2007/08 to 2009/10, as well as giving us flexibility to tailor our sports channels to better target different customer segments. Our exclusive EPL rights are key to subscriber attraction and retention. Free View subscribers can buy EPL coverage on an A-La-Carte basis. In 2008, TrueVisions added a new sports channel, True Sport 5. This broadcasts certain EPL matches and provides A-La-Carte options. True Group also has the right to provide EPL and EPL-related content through other platforms, including True IPTV, TrueMove and TrueOnline. In addition, 2008 was the fifth consecutive year that TrueVisions aired the popular reality TV show, Academy Fantasia which runs once a year. This helps retain subscribers during the low-season period while generating key content for other parts of True Group. TrueVisions remains committed to building on its content leadership. Our premium packages offer access to highly popular and almost entirely exclusive international programming (only three of our 43 turnaround channels are non exclusive). Meanwhile, we continue to cater to local audiences by providing Thai-language dubbing and subtitles, and in-house content to match local tastes. 3.1.4 TrueMoney TrueMoney has received approval from the Bank of Thailand to offer an electronic cash service and also acts as a payment agent with the approval of the Revenue Department.
TrueMoney Cash Card The TrueMoney Cash Card allows TrueMove and True customers to top up their selected True Group services, including TrueMove Pre Pay, WE PCT Buddy, Prepay hi-speed Internet, Internet Kit, Wi-Fi, True World, True E-book and many online games. Top-ups are made using the cash card’s PIN code.
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Payment and Collection Service For the payment and collection service, payments are processed off a bar-coded statement and can be made by cash, cheque or credit card, either in full or partial payment. Customers can also make payments online, without statements, for certain services. Overdue payments can also be made. TrueMoney Express is a franchised point of payment service, run in collaboration with retailers at around 2,000 locations throughout the country. It offers various payment services such as bill payment, E-Cash Card sales and direct top-up to True pre-paid products. In addition, the launch of the innovative “WeBooking by TrueMoney” offers a convenient and fast way to book and pay via all channels and covers various lifestyle activities such as entertainment, travel and accommodation, education, sports and health.
TrueMoney services via TrueMove This service, launched at the beginning of 2006, allows TrueMove subscribers to perform commercial and financial transactions using their mobile, anytime and anywhere, under a highly-secure system to international standards. Using TrueMoney, TrueMove subscribers can: Top-up their credit balance for many prepaid services from the True Group, such as
TrueMove Pre Pay, Internet airtime, online gaming, PCT services; Top up their TrueVisions-TrueMove Free View package, with the fee automatically
deducted each month from subscribers’ TrueMoney accounts. Subscribers can also upgrade to higher-tier TrueVisions’ A-La-Carte packages or buy TrueVisions’ prepaid programs using TrueMoney, which has proved to be of great value for TrueVisions; Pay bills and merchants for True Group products and services as well as for services
outside the Group, such as electricity and water supply bills, insurance bills, many ecommerce merchants, taxi fares, online purchases of movie tickets and bowling fees. TrueMoney also has a system to alert customers to pay electricity and water supply bills before due date; Transfer funds from their TrueMoney account to another TrueMoney account, or
transfer funds from their bank account to their TrueMoney account; Withdraw money from their TrueMoney account using a TrueMoney Card at ATMs
nationwide; and Keep amounts of up to Baht 30,000 in each TrueMoney account. Customers can top
up their TrueMoney account from many sources by using a TrueMoney Cash Card, a registered bank account or credit card. By the end of 2008, TrueMoney was being used by around 4.2 million TrueMove subscribers, an increase of approximately 50 percent from the 2.8 million a year earlier. We expect further growth in 2009.
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3.1.5 TrueLife TrueLife provides digital content and access to both mobile and online digital communities. It also acts as a digital convergence and communicator platform for consumer-to-consumer, business-to-consumer and business-to-business transactions. TrueLife has three main components: Digital content and community services; TrueLife Shops; and TrueLife Plus (our convergence bundling packages). Online portal Truelife.com provides an online community and communicator platform – e.g. Minihome, Club, Chatroom and instant messaging – which allows users to interact, communicate and share. It also offers content which brings together people with similar lifestyles or interests. Main content categories are Music, Sport, TV and Movies. Launched in 2006, Truelife.com has more than 1.6 million registered members. True Group is also an online games provider through NC True, a joint-venture between True and NC Soft, a world-class online game maker from South Korea. NC True’s leading games include “Lineage II”, “Guild Wars”, and “Point Blank”, which are among Thailand’s top online games. In 2007 the online game “Special Force” of our subsidiary, True Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (“TDE”), quickly became popular with Thai gamers, becoming the number one “casual” online game in Thailand. At year-end 2008 some 14.4 million players were registered to the game. TrueLife Shops bring together under one roof the full range of True products and services, including True Coffee, True Music and True Broadband. These shops are located in areas within the BMA frequented by trendsetters and the younger generation. TrueLife Plus represents our bundling of True products and services, offering customers greater value through packages that suit their lifestyles. TrueLife has revamped its online shopping service, www.weloveshopping.com after its merger with www.marketathome.com in 2007. By the end of 2008, WeLoveShopping hosted over 150,000 online shops featuring more than two million items.
3.2 Marketing Strategy True Group’s strategy is based upon its convergence strategy, which will continue to play an important role in expanding the subscriber base and network efficiency while reducing churn rates and providing growth and generating revenue for the Group in the medium and long term. This will be achieved by drawing upon our large pool of products, networks, content and value added services that we offer through our five key businesses namely: TrueOnline, TrueMove, TrueVisions, TrueMoney and TrueLife. Similar to the Group, TrueOnline will leverage convergence to capture high ARPU subscribers in the Broadband market and increase upcountry market share while strengthening Wi-Fi leadership by expanding service area coverage.
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On-net promotions which have helped TrueMove acquire net additions and reduce net IC costs will continue. TrueMove will again target approximately one third of new market additions by providing services, products and promotions that meet customer needs. TrueVisions will continue to promote its mass market strategy. It will also seek to increase premium and standard subscribers by focusing on service differentiation. 3.3 Distribution and sales To reach the consumer segment, the Company offers a full range of services through its shops in the BMA and the provinces. Each of these outlets is staffed by our personnel and is equipped for “one-stop” shopping, offering a range of wireline, wireless communications services, pay TV services, handsets, accessories, ADSL modems and other telecommunications equipment, as well as, in the case of the larger True stores, Internet access service. The Company also sells its products and services throughout Thailand through accredited dealer shops and independent distributors and dealers who work on a commission basis. Our conventional distribution channels include: Wholesale partners: who purchase deactivated SIM cards and top-up cards, mobile handsets and accessories from us for distribution onto sub-dealers; manage subdealers and provide logistic support. Wholesale partners primarily sell our prepaid SIM cards and top-up cards. Sub-dealers also provide other services such as mobile handset repairs and music and game downloads; Direct sales channel markets our services to SMEs and corporate clients. This channel also plays important role in the customer acquisition of TrueMove with approximately 30 percent of net additional subscribers being acquired through this channel. We further categorize the direct sales channel into: direct sales team (DSA), direct sales agent (DST), and freelance; Multi-retailers located in hypermarts, specialty stores, and convenience store chains. SIM card sales through this channel have been increasing strongly, and contributed almost 40 to 50 percent of total SIM card sales in the fourth quarter of 2008; Retail shops refer to True shops, TrueMove shops and kiosks, located in high visibility and high traffic locations, such as shopping malls, hypermarts, office buildings etc. TrueLife shops and TrueCoffee also fall into this category; Retail channel partners comprise of (i) retail partners, and (ii) mobile sales vans or “Move UP vans” which are mobile sales points for True group sales agents nationwide True Group’s prepaid services (mainly mobile telecommunications services) are normally sold through the first three channels – wholesale partners, direct sales channel and multiretailers while retail shops (both our own and our partners’) serve as a sales channel for True Group’s convergence products and services as well as an after-sales service channel. For top-up services (to refill TrueMove’s prepaid airtime, TrueMoney credit, or topping up TrueVisions-TrueMove Free View packages), we offer several electronic channels in addition to using physical cards (i.e., Cash card and Top up card) as follows:
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ATM – Subscribers can transfer funds directly from their bank account to top-up either a TrueMove account or TrueMoney account; Mobile payment via TrueMoney (see details on TrueMoney in item 3.1.4); E-cash – Airtime purchase can also be done over the counter of our partners such as Kasikorn Bank and 7-Eleven. Direct top up – Customers can use a device installed at several locations of our own as well as our partners’ such as CP 7-Eleven to directly top up their account; an online top up transaction is also categorized as a direct top up method; Public phone booths – starting from 2007, TrueMove prepaid subscribers were able to top up by as little as Baht 10 at over 18,000 public phone booths in the BMA. In addition, TrueMove airtime is sold through independent non-mobile agents or “over-theair” airtime resellers such as individuals or small shops who are provided a special SIM card to allow airtime transfer to end-users. These agents can refill their airtime credit through several means (e.g., Cash card, Top up card and ATM). Over 100,000 such resellers were registered to our system as of 2008. Although physical cards currently make the largest contribution to our top up revenues (approximately 72 percent of total top up revenues at the end of 2008), electronic channels are becoming increasingly popular among our customers due to the variety of payment methods and increased number of electronic top up locations. In 2009, we seek to boost profitability by pushing top up sales through electronic channels to save costs associated with physical cards (production, logistics and warehousing). We also plan to manage our sales mix so that revenues occur through channels that are subject to low commission (i.e., ATM). For SMEs and corporate customers, we arrange account executives dedicated to both the SME and the corporate segments, and sales managers and sales executives servicing the various SME and corporate subscribers. TrueVisions’ primary sales channels include telesales, direct door-to-door sales, an Internet website, a nationwide agency network and non-traditional channels via Move UP vans. 3.4 Procurement of Products and Services
Network Capacity for Services The Company believes that its extensive fiber-optic wireline network covering the whole of the BMA gives it a key competitive advantage. Voice and data travel through the fiber-optic cable network at a higher speed than through copper wire or via radio waves. In addition, the network architecture can eliminate call failures due to accidental interruption or any other causes. The network has a spider web design covering all of the service area, which enables True to utilize other routes when one breaks down. TrueMove has been able to take advantage of the latest technological developments as it built its network later than the two other major operators. This means its network is relatively more efficient and cost effective.
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Network Acquisition The Company primarily imports network equipment directly from leading telecommunications technology suppliers from around the world, including Siemens, Alcatel, Lucent, NEC and Huawei. The Company has also employed a number of suppliers to assist in network acquisition and installation to expand its service coverage, and is not dependent upon any specific distributor or supplier.
Technical and Management Support The Company and its subsidiaries have acquired technical and management support from strategic partners: Verizon Communications Inc for True, Orange SA for TrueMove and MIH for TrueVisions. No further support has been provided since our strategic partners sold or reduced their shareholdings. All these strategic partners transferred substantial telecommunications expertise to True Group during the time when they were our shareholders. Subsequently, our management team is capable of operating without their support. 3.5 Thai Telecom Industry
Mobile Business The Thailand mobile market has grown substantially in the past few years to reach 61 million subscribers by the end of 2008, an increase of 8.8 million subscribers from the previous year. This takes the penetration rate to 91.7 percent (Thailand population data from the National Statistic Office – NSO) from 79.3 percent at year-end 2007. This excludes Thai Mobile and Hutch subscribers. However, we still expect the growth in the mobile industry although at a slower rate to 2007 due the mobile services becoming a necessity for Thais from all walks of life. Key operators providing mobile services in Thailand include Advanced Info Service Plc (“AIS”), and its majority-owned subsidiary, Digital Phone Company (“DPC”); Total Access Communication Plc (“DTAC”); our majority-owned subsidiary, TrueMove; Hutchison-CAT Wireless Multimedia (CAT's marketing service provider under the “Hutch” brand name); TOT and Thai Mobile. The largest operators are AIS and DTAC which had 45.0 percent and 30.7 percent market share respectively at the end of 2008. TrueMove is the third largest operator with a market share of approximately 24.3 percent. The mobile industry in Thailand has experienced high levels of competition. Mobile service providers have been competing for market share through promotional activities and by providing prepaid plans that offer competitive pricing to attract low-income subscribers and that are easily refillable at various places such as convenience stores and gas stations. Mobile service providers are also focusing on the growth in non-voice services, which has been facilitated by the launch of new feature-rich handset models with an expanding range of services. 2007 saw the industry move to more rational competition as operators entered into the interconnection regime which requires them to pay for access to other networks (Baht 1 per minute on average), putting a floor on prices. In 2008, the small operator Hutch offered low tariff promotions because it does not have to pay IC charges. Currently, CAT is negotiating with other operators to enter the IC regime and the negotiations are expected to be completed in 2009. This will result in Hutch joining the IC regime, which will also reduce price competition.
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Despite high competition in the mobile market, TrueMove was able to boost its subscriber market share from 19.3 percent in 2006 to 23.2 percent in 2007 and to 24.3 percent in 2008. In addition, TrueMove has been able to capture approximately one third of the industry’s net additional subscribers each year since 2004, partly from TrueMove’s ability to combine various products and services within True Group so that it does not have to compete solely on price.
Fixed line Telephone Business At the end of 2006 approximately 10 percent of the Thai population subscribed to fixed-line phone services. Total subscribers grew from 5.9 million in 2001 to 6.7 million in 2006. At the end of 2008 the number of True’s fixed-line subscribers dropped slightly to 1,902,507 (from 1,955,410 at the end of 2007). The Thai market is currently served by three companies. TOT is the only operator that can offer services both in BMA and upcountry. The two other operators, True and TT&T Plc (“TT&T”) are providing wireline telephone services under Joint Operation Agreements with TOT. While our service coverage concentrates on the BMA, TT&T covers certain provinces of Thailand. By December 31, 2008 the Company estimated that it had a more than 50 percent share of fixed line subscribers in the BMA. The wireline telephone business has been affected in recent years by the increasing availability of alternative services, in particular, mobile telephone services. Consumers are increasingly substituting wireline telephone services with mobile phone services for convenience, mobility, value-added features, better call quality, cheap handsets and more attractive tariffs. Also, we expect intensifying competition from VoIP services whose tariffs are lower than that for traditional wireline operators. Rising Internet usage and the growing availability of personal computers (PCs) are also expected to be factors driving the increasing use of PCs by Thai consumers for making VoIP calls. Also, the NTC has granted fixed-line licenses, which means we may face competition from newcomers.
Data Services The business data market in Thailand continues to grow at about 10-15 percent a year (from approximately Baht 11 billion in 2007 to Baht 12 billion in 2008 according to the ICT ministry) due to the popularity of on-line data transmission, and an increase in Internet users. There is high competition between the large number of operators and suppliers of alternatives, such as ADSL providers. The major players in the data communications market in Thailand currently include TOT, CAT, United Information Highway and United Broadband Technology (collectively, “UCOM”), Advanced Datanetwork Communications (“ADC”) under the Shin Corporation Group, TT&T and True Corporation. All these carriers provide leased line, frame relay and MPLS services. Our principal competitors are TOT (which has the widest coverage throughout Thailand) and UCOM (which has broader coverage outside of the BMA than we do). New market entrants such as Violin has shown tremendous growth in 2008 and although is still small in size. As of 2008, True was the 3rd largest business data provider in terms of revenue with a 22 percent market share. TOT remained the market leader with a 28 percent share and UIH ranked 2nd with a 25 percent share.
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Broadband Business The Broadband subscriber base in Thailand is relatively small with a household penetration rate of approximately 7 percent, compared to rates in other countries in the region such as South Korea (89 percent), Hong Kong (87 percent) and Singapore (75 percent) (Source: OECD, IMF, BuddeComm, KBank). There are several operators in the Thai Broadband market, including Jasmine International Public Company Limited (“JAS”) and its subsidiary, Triple-T Broadband, United Broadband Technology (“UBT”), Lenso DataCom (under Q-Net service), Samart, CS Loxinfo, TOT, ADC and True. True was able to increase its Broadband subscribers from 3,708 at the end of 2002 to 632,461 at the end of 2008. This leads True to believe that it is one of the largest Broadband operators in Thailand, in terms of subscribers, with an approximately 50 percent market share. The industry has experienced strong growth in subscribers. Major growth contributors are: the decrease in the cost of modems, the increased popularity of online content, such as games, and the decrease in monthly fees as Broadband service providers increase the size of their customer bases. In addition, the International Internet Gateway fees have reduced significantly following the industry liberalization by the NTC. Competition in the provision of Broadband has intensified significantly after the industry liberalization. However, the Company believes that it gains a competitive advantage though its superior network as well as the higher quality services provided by our Internet Gateway.
Pay-TV Business Thailand had roughly 3-4 million pay-TV subscribers at the end of 2008, representing a household penetration of approximately 18-19 percent. This is relatively low when compared with other Asian countries. In 2007, the pay-TV penetration rate in Malaysia was 31 percent, Singapore 40 percent, Hong Kong 48 percent and Japan 52 percent. This presents high growth potential. TrueVisions is currently the only nationwide pay-TV provider. However, our position as the principal provider is not secured by regulation and we continue to face the threat of new entrants. MCOT granted pay-TV licenses to two other companies in 1996, but those companies did not launch services. The Public Relations Department (“PRD”) of Thailand grants annual operating licenses, and has licensed several regional cable pay-TV operators, of which an estimated 78 firms are presently operating. Following the enactment of the new Broadcasting bill on March 5, 2008, the regulator can grant new licenses to pay-TV operators, thus increasing competition. However, pay-TV operators will be allowed by the Act to advertise, creating opportunities to generate additional revenues from existing content. Currently, it is estimated that more than 450 cable operators in the provinces are offering services to around 1.5-2 million subscribers without the necessary licenses. However, the provincial cable systems have come under increased scrutiny from copyright owners. In addition, the new Broadcasting bill has stricter rules concerning piracy control.
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Over the last few years, TrueVisions has worked closely with its content partners to roll out initiatives aimed at protecting the intellectual property rights relating to content deployed on TrueVisions’ platforms. TrueVisions operations face numerous obstacles mainly due to outdated laws and regulations failing to reflect the current market circumstances. The regulator also needs sufficient time and experience to handle piracy effectively. However, TrueVisions is determined to develop a strategy to combat piracy and has achieved some success in this respect resulting in lower levels of illegal access to TrueVisions programming. Our focus is now on targeting operators illegally airing content such as DVD movies which are legally carried by channels on our platform such as HBO. The success of previous measures in this regard peaked in 2005. We envisage a similar impact from applying said measures again at this juncture. The investment in infrastructure necessary to provide a high-quality pay-TV service is significant. Start-up costs include investments to secure transmission platforms, encryption technology, decoder hardware to allow subscribers to receive the encrypted service, and customer service and support systems. In addition, TrueVisions has to compete indirectly with the national free-to-air television stations in Thailand, as well as cinemas, video, music and other entertainment options. We believe that our unique programming, including popular first-run movies, knowledge content and sporting events, gives us a distinct advantage over these indirect competitors. The national free-to-air television stations are uplinked to the same satellite used by us and consequently form part of the bouquet available to our subscribers.
3.6 Regulatory update The regulatory landscape seems to be gradually improving. The current Thai telecommunication regulatory regime was set up by the 1997 Constitution, the Act on Organizations Allocated Frequency Waves and Supervision of the Radio and Television Broadcasting and Telecommunications Business (“Frequency Allocation Act”), and the Telecommunication Business Operations Act (“TBO Act”). There are several pending regulatory issues in which we hope to see progress. These include Mobile Number Portability, industry-wide implementation of interconnection charge, pay TV advertising, and the establishment of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commissions (“NBTC”). The current Constitution was enacted in August 2007 after political transition. Nevertheless, key laws and regulations remain essentially in effect and the National Telecommunication Commission (“NTC”) still maintains its power in regulating the telecommunications industry. In addition, Section 47 of the Constitution indicates that, the NBTC be set up to regulate the telecom and broadcasting industry and that the Act for the setting up of the NBTC must be enacted within 180 days of the new government announcing its policy. The establishment of the NBTC is expected to be complete at the end of 2009 at the earliest. The delay in NBTC establishment is expected to result in delays in the issuance of new policies and regulations. A key major regulatory development in 2008 was the enactment of the Radio and Television Broadcasting Act B.E. 2551 (“Broadcasting Act”) which came into force on March 5, 2008. The Broadcasting Act gives authority and power for the existing NTC to temporarily regulate and grant (one-year) licenses for community radio and non-frequency use services before the proposed NBTC can be set up.
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Since its establishment, the NTC has issued several regulations prescribing, among other things, the Interconnect Regulation B.E. 2549, bringing the Thai mobile industry into he interconnection (“IC”) regime since 2007 and creating a more level playing field. In addition, the NTC plans to issue new regulations in 2009. These include the auction of third-generation (3G) licenses and Mobile Number Portability (MNP) which are expected to move the Thai mobile industry a step further. In addition, the NTC has liberalized the industry by issuing several additional service licenses. The list of all licenses obtained by True’s subsidiaries and associates is shown below. True’s subsidiaries/ associates Internet Service Provider (ISP) license 1 KSC Commercial Internet (KSC) 2 True Internet (TI) 3 Asia Infonet (AI) 4 True Internet Gateway (TIG)
Type
Business
1 1 1 2
ISP ISP ISP International Internet Gateway & Internet Exchange (IIG & IX)
Validity
Date of Board approval
1 year 23 Jun 2005 1 year 18 Aug 2005 1 year 5 Feb 2007 5 years 19 May 2006
Expiry date
22 Jun every year 17 Aug every year 4 Feb every year 18 May 2011
Telecommunications license 1 True Public Communication (TPC)
1
2 Asia Wireless Communication (AWC) 3 True Universal Convergence (TUC)
1 3
4 True International Communication (TIC)
3
5 True Digital Entertainment (TDE)
1
6 True Internet (TI)
1
7 True International Communication (TIC)
3
8 True Internet Gateway (TIG)
2
Public Phone 1 year Service Resale (PCT) 1 year Fixed Line Service 20 years International Direct 20 years Dialing (IDD) Resale (Internet) 1 year International 1 year Calling Card (ICC) International 1 year Private Leased trial Circuit & International Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (IPLC & IP VPN) Domestic & 15 years International Private Lease Circuit Service
29 Jun 2006
28 Jun every year
22 Feb 2007 8 Dec 2006
21 Feb every year 7 Dec 2026
25 Jan 2007
24 Jan 2027
2 Aug 2007
1 Aug 2009
11 Oct 2007
10 Oct 2009
22 Nov 2007
28 Feb 2009
21 Oct 2008
20 Oct 2023
Test/ Trial licenses 1 TrueMove (TMove)
WiMax Trial
2 True Universal Convergence (TUC)
WiMax Trial
90+90 22 Nov 2007 Days 90+90 22 Nov 2007 Days
18 Jul 2008 18 Jul 2008
* Note: The NTC extended the trial duration to 28 Feb 2009, and now has high chance to extend to 31 Mar 09 while waiting for the IPLC Regulation to be approved by the NTC board.
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
4. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT The Group did not invest any on Research and Development (R&D) activities for the technology or communication apparatuses as technology network and equipments that the Group used in providing the services to the customers. The Group decided to purchase the ready-made communication networks and equipments from the various suppliers which the Group has an opinion that those products are efficient, high-technological and appropriate to the Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities. Therefore, it was unnecessary for the Group to invest on the R&D to create and build its own network and communication equipments. However, most of its R&D Budget is contributed to the marketing which the Group strongly developed and intended to improve on its service to meet the growing demands and the customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs. The Budget was divided into three main areas, R&D in Marketing, New Services and Service System. During the last three years, the total expenses for R&D are as follows:
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YEAR
Baht (million)
2008
154.09
2007
126.52
2006
126.07
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
5. OPERATING ASSETS 5.1 Property, plant and equipment Network equipment and non-network equipment are included in property, plant and equipment. Under the Joint Operation and Joint Investment/ Agreement for operations network of 2.6 million lines, PCT, Mobile phone, Internet services and Pay TV, must be transferred to TOT CAT and MCOT. As at 31 December 2008 and 31 December 2007, the Group's assets are as follows: Unit : Million Baht
Land and land improvement Building and construction Telephone network equipment Mobile phone network equipment Public Phone Multimedia network equipment Power supply and computer Pay - TV Work in progress Total
Network equipment 31 December 2008 31 December 2007 Consolidated Company Consolidated Company 1,848 1,848 1,848 1,848 717 717 782 782 12,402 11,680 13,702 12,983 33,983 803 36,452 929 277 262 347 318 3,681 2,841 223 143 237 156 7,860 7,250 2,935 21 4,191 29 63,926
15,474
67,650
17,045
Net value of network equipment in the consolidated and the Company financial statement were transferred to TOT and CAT under the Agreement for Joint Operation and Joint Investment/ Agreement for operation are as follows: Unit : Million Baht 31 December 2008 31 December 2007 Consolidated Company Consolidated Company 13,605 12,298 15,501 13,877 11,345 13,444 -
TOT CAT Total
24,950
12,298
28,945
13,877
According to the agreements, the Group has the right to operate and maintain these assets over the agreements periods. The Company assigns the right to operate network equipment which transfer to TOT (according to the conditional assignment over the Agreement for Joint Operation and Joint Investment, Agreement for operation and licences) to secure of the Thai Baht borrowings.
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Non-network assets are the right of the Group to operated, utilised and disposal those assets. The Group's assets are as follows: Unit: Million Baht Non-network equipment 31 December 2008 31 December 2007 Consolidated Company Consolidated Company Land and land improvement 547 541 Leasehold right & improvement 1,251 89 1,257 86 Furniture, fixture and equipment 1,348 161 1,391 200 Vehicle 3,057 2,245 Power Supply & computer 929 196 1,090 273 Work in progress 322 509 31 Total
5.2
7,454
446
7,033
590
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the Group’s share of the net assets of the acquired subsidiary at the date of acquisition. At 31 December 2008 net book value was Baht 12,381 million, consisted of goodwill from acquisition of True Visions Public Company Limited (“True Visions”) at the net amount of Baht 11,043 million, Bangkok Inter Teletech Public Company Limited (“BITCO”) net amount of Baht 1,025 million and MKSC World Dot Com Co., Ltd. (“MKSC”) net amount of Baht 313 million. 5.3 Intangible assets 5.3.1 Computer software development cost Computer software development cost which enhances or extends the performance of computer software programmers beyond their original specifications is recognised as a capital improvement and added to the original cost of the software. At 31 December 2008 net book value was Baht 2,482 million. 5.3.2 Copyright and Leasehold right Copyright represent the consideration paid by a subsidiary to related party. To grant that related party the right to provide song and/or video clip downloading through the subsidiary’s website. At 31 December 2008 net book value was Baht 22 million. Leasehold right represent the consideration paid by a subsidiary to building rental. At 31 December 2008 net book value was Baht 67 million. 5.3.3 Customer list Customer list represents the fair value of mobile subscribers list arising from the acquisition in BITCO. At 31 December 2008 net book value was Baht 60 million.
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
5.3.4 Film and program rights Film and program right represent the rights acquired and obligation incurred under license agreements the subsidiary, the cost of each program and the program material are accepted and it is available for the first showing. At 31 December 2008 net book value was Baht 330 million. (Include right in 1 year) 5.3.5 Game Licence Game Licence represents the consideration paid by a subsidiary to the right online game. At 31 December 2008 net book value was Baht 87 million. 5.3.6 The right to operate NON-POTS and to hang dropwire The right to operate NON-POTS services represents fair value of TOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest in the nationwide NON-POTS concession of which a subsidiary issued share in exchange. At 31 December 2008 net book value was Baht 287 million. 5.3.7 Minimum payments of agreements for operation Minimum payments of agreements for operation represent the present value of minimum pay under agreement for operation. At 31 December 2008 net book value was Baht 500 million.
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
6. FUTURE PROJECTS The Company disclosed this matter under item 12.4 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” (as advised by the SEC)
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TRUETI: Future Projects
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
7. LEGAL DISPUTES These are the summaries of the important pending litigation or claims whether by or against True Corporation Public Company Limited (“True”) and its subsidiaries as of 31 December 2008. Litigations outstanding at the Administrative Court 1. Litigation cases filed by the Company against TOT (1)
Dispute in relation to the call tariff reduction campaign “Y-Tel 1234” On 11 October 2001, the Company filed a lawsuit against TOT with the Central Administrative Court to claim damages totaling Baht 1,197.63 million in relation to call tariff reduction campaign, “Y-Tel 1234”. The Company claimed that the reduction of call tariffs was a breach of the wireline Agreement that required tariffs under TOT’s network to be set at the same rate as those under the Company’s wireline network. The Central Administrative Court rendered its judgment to dismiss the case on 28 October 2005. On 28 November 2005, the Company filed an appeal to the Supreme Administrative Court. The lawsuit is currently in the judicial process of the Supreme Administrative Court.
(2)
Dispute in relation to Public Payphone’s Revenue Sharing On 22 August 2003, the Company filed an arbitration claim relating to revenue sharing from the provision of public payphone services over the wireline network. The Company claimed that TOT failed to pay to the Company for the Company’s revenue sharing that TOT collected for public payphone services during certain period amounting to Baht 43.94 million plus interest. On 8 April 2005, the arbitral tribunal granted an award in the Company’s favour. However, TOT filed a motion in the Central Administrative Court on 14 July 2005 for an order to withdraw the arbitral award. On 10 October 2005, the Company submitted the statement of objection to TOT’s motion in the Central Administrative Court. On 18 January 2006 the Company submitted a request to enforce the payment according to the arbitral award with the Central Administrative Court. TOT subsequently filed the motion against the Arbitration’s ruling with Central Administrative Court. On 29 February 2008, the Central Administrative Court dismissed TOT’s motion and stand for Arbitration’s ruling. On 24 March 2008, TOT filed an appeal with the Central Administrative Court. On 18 April 2008, the court rule that TOT’s appealing is illegal and object the appealing. On 21 May 2008, TOT appealed such rule to the Supreme Administration Court. At this stage, the Supreme Administration Court is making the decision whether it would order the Central Administrative Court to receive TOT’s appeal for consideration.
The ultimate outcomes of the aforementioned lawsuits are presently unable to be determined, and accordingly, no recognition of revenues has been made in the financial statements. 2. Litigation case filed by TOT against the Company Dispute in relation to the use of True’s logo on public payphone booths. On 23 July 2004, TOT filed an arbitration claim against the Company alleging that the Company failed to comply with TOT’s requirements for the public payphone booths. TOT claimed damages for the use of the Company’s logo on the public payphone booths amounting to Baht 433.85 million. On 30 November 2005, the Company submitted the statement of objection. On 12 July 2006, the Arbitration Panel awarded in TOT’s favour. Part II
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
On 6 November 2006, the Company filed a lawsuit in order to withdraw the arbitral award at the Central Administrative Court. On 27 February 2008, TOT filed a motion to the Central Administrative Court to enforcing according to the Arbitration’s award and claim for payment of Baht 150.00 million and Baht 90.00 per month per payphone booth from the day of filing until the Company cease using True’s logo on public phone boots of TOT. The Central Administrative Court ordered to combine the case which the Company requested to repeal the execution of Arbitration’s ruling. The Central Administrative Court has fixed the date of 26 December 2008 as final pursuance of factfinding. The case is currently in the judicial process of the Central Administrative Court. The ultimate outcomes of the aforementioned lawsuits are presently unable to be determined, and accordingly, no provision for possible liability has been made in the financial statements. Arbitration disputes outstanding at the Thai Arbitration Institute 1. Arbitration cases filed by the Company against TOT (1) Dispute in relation to revenue sharing collected from international call services. On 28 January 2005, the Company filed an arbitration claim against TOT regarding the calculation of revenue sharing from international calls under the wireline Agreement. The Company claimed damages in the amount of Baht 5,000.00 million for failure to obtain the actual number of international incoming calls, and damages of Baht 3,407.68 million for the incorrect calculation. Both amounts are entitle to bear interest. (2) Dispute in relation to the Agreement Article 38. On 15 May 2006, the Company filed an arbitration claim against TOT asking TOT to discontinue using its authority over the Agreement as well as to discontinue using its authority over the contract from the date its status changed. The authority to regulate shall be transferred to the Ministry of Transport or the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology. This case has no monetary claim amount. TOT submitted the objection statement on 17 June 2006. On 8 November 2006, the Company filed an arbitration claim against the authorisation limits of TOT on the Agreement Article 38. as a separate case. (3) Dispute in relation to revenue sharing collected from international call. On 25 December 2007, the Company filed an arbitration claim against TOT Baht 1,968.70 million in respect of revenue sharing collected from international calls whereby TOT failed to deliver to the Company on a tariff stipulated in the agreement. The following are requested of the arbitrator to adjudicate on: 1. Requesting TOT to comply with the Agreement in respect of revenue sharing collected from international call and make payment according to the conditions stipulated in the Agreement. 2. Requesting TOT to pay damages amounting to Baht 1,968.70 million. 3. Requesting TOT to apply the rate in calculation of revenue sharing both in-coming and out-going call base on the rate of Baht 6 per minute as stipulated in the Agreement as from September 2007 and onwards. 4. Requesting TOT to pay related interest at the rate stipulated in the Agreement Article 21 (MLR+1) or 7.86% per annum calculated from the amount unpaid from the date of submitting the arbitration claim until full payment has been made. Part II
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
On 29 April 2008, TOT submitted a statement of objection. The case is currently within the arbitration process.
2. Arbitration cases filed by TOT against the Company (1) Dispute in relation to the use of True’s name and logo on invoices, tax invoices and receipts. On 13 December 2004, TOT filed an arbitration claim against the Company, claiming advertisement compensation for the unauthorised publication of True’s name and logo on TOT’s invoices, tax invoices and receipts to customers at the rate of Baht 4 per invoice, tax invoice and receipt from August 2001 until August 2004 for the total of Baht 785.64 million plus interest. However, on 11 March 2005, TOT claimed other damages amounting to Baht 106.80 million and Baht 1,030.50 million for changing of the invoices pattern to A4 size. The Company submitted a statement of objection on 25 November 2005. (2) Dispute in relation to the lease of telephone conduits. On 31 May 2005, TOT filed an arbitration claim against the Company seeking an order to pay rent for the lease of telephone conduits from May 2004 to April 2005 in the amount of Baht 6.72 million plus interest and onwards. The Company submitted a statement of objection on 19 September 2005. (3) Dispute in relation to TA 1234 campaign. On 30 June 2005, TOT filed an arbitration claim alleging that it suffered damage from the loss of revenue sharing from 16 November 2000 to March 2005 of Baht 15,804.18 million as a result of the Company’s invoices for domestic long distance call services at reduced tariff rates under the Company’s “TA 1234” campaign. TOT also sought an order compelling the Company to collect domestic long distance call tariffs at the rates agreed in the wireline Agreement. (4) Dispute in relation to high speed internet (ADSL) service. On 28 October 2005, TOT filed an arbitration claim against the Company, claiming that the Company was in breach of the wireline Agreement by allowing other parties to provide high speed internet service (ADSL). TOT claimed the compensation amount of Baht 2,010.21 million plus interest. In addition, TOT has claimed continuous damages from July 2005 at the rate of Baht 180.00 million per month, plus interest. TOT also requested an order prohibiting the Company from providing ADSL service or allowing any other parties to provide ADSL service. (5) Dispute in relation to revenue sharing under the Agreement. On 22 January 2008, TOT filed arbitration against the Company claimed for un-eligible revenue sharing paid to the Company amounting to Baht 1,479.62 million plus interest. The Company filed a protest on 18 April 2008. The case is currently under the process of Arbitration. All these pending cases at Thai Arbitration Institute were proposed to be conciliated by the Arbitrator Office. However, on 24 September 2007, both parties agreed to cease the reconciliation and bring such cases into the arbitration further process. The ultimate outcomes of the aforementioned arbitration are presently unable to be determined, and accordingly, no recognition of revenue and provision for possible liability has been made in the financial statements. Part II
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Other Disputes 1. Assessment from Excise Department On 21 July 2006, the Company was informed by the Excise Department regarding claims for penalties and surcharge on delay of payments for excise tax from January 2005 to March 2005 amounting to Baht 185.87 million. On 21 August 2006, the Company filed for alleviation of this administrative order. Subsequently, on 1 September 2006, the Company filed an objection against this administrative order. On 30 April 2007, the Director General of Excise Department ruled to reject Company’s objection. On 2 May 2007, the Company filed an appeal with Excise Tax Appeal Committee requesting repeal of the ruling of the Director General of the Excise Department. On 19 September 2008, the Excise Tax Appeal Committee dismissed the Company’s appeal and ordered the Company to pay the excise tax according to the decision of excise tax assessment for the amount of Baht 185.87 million. On 22 January 2009, the Company filed against ruling of Excise Tax Appeal Committee with the Central Tax Court. Currently, the case is under the court process.
2. Excise Tax Refund On 8 May 2008, the Company filed against the Excise Department with the Central Tax Court claimed for excise tax submitted with no statutory duty from tax month of January 2005 to tax month of December 2005 totaling of Baht 372.02 million and the Excise Department denied to refund. On 29 October 2008, the Central Tax Court ruled that the Excise Tax Department, the defendant does not deem to refund the claimed excise tax including interest and dismissed the case. The Company is currently to appeal with the Supreme Court. 3. Dispute between the Company and Bang Bua Thong Municipal office at Central Taxation Court in relation to the illegal assessment of property tax from public telephone booth and requesting for tax refund. On 2 March 2006, the Company filed a lawsuit. On 11 October 2006, the Court withdrew the illegal assessment. Bang Bua Thong Municipal office is appealing the case.
The ultimate outcomes of the aforementioned cases are presently unable to be determined, and accordingly, no recognition of revenue for contingent asset or provision for possible liability has been made in the financial statements. Litigations and arbitration disputes of subsidiaries 1. In March 2005, a distribution agency of True Visions Public Company Limited has been appointed by several subsidiaries whose contract had been terminated, filed a civil lawsuit claiming damages up to maximum of Baht 300.00 million from True Visions Public Company Limited, based on alleged breach of the Commercial Dwelling Unit (“CMDU”) subscription agreements. Subsequently, on 26 May 2008, the Civil Court ruled in favour of subsidiary and ordered the plaintiff to pay Baht 1.66 million plus interest at 7.5% per annum from the dated of counterclaim until completion of payment. Currently, the case is under appealing by the plaintiff.
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2. On 23 August 2006, CAT filed a lawsuit against a subsidiary, True Move Co., Ltd., at the Central Administrative Court to claim for space and antenna rental amounting to Baht 12.48 million. On 21 January 2009, the Court dismissed the case and ruled that the subsidiary does not deem to pay such claim to CAT. However, CAT remains the right to appeal within 30 days. The lawsuit is currently in the judicial process of the Central Administrative Court. 3. On 13 October 2006, CAT filed an arbitration claim against a subsidiary, True Move Co., Ltd., to claim for a numbering fee amounting to Baht 113.58 million. Subsequently, on 15 August 2008, the Arbitration ruled in favour of CAT by ordering the subsidiary to pay Baht 99.60 million (excluded interest at 7.5% per annum). The subsidiary acknowledged on 24 August 2008. The subsidiary currently files the protest with the Central Administrative Court. The case is currently under the court process.
4. On 1 December 2006, 9 civil cases were filed by a group of persons (at Mahasarakham provincial court) against a subsidiary, True Move Co., Ltd., in the claiming damages from fire amounting to Baht 44.37 million. The group alleges that True Moveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stanchion acts as lightning rod that caused a fire incident after a thunderclap. However, on 9 September 2007, most of the cases were withdrawn. There is only one case outstanding, and the amount of damages claimed is Baht 7.00 million. This case is under the court process. 5. On 9 August 2007, CAT notified four banks which issued the letters of guarantee to a subsidiary, True Move Co., Ltd., claiming that the subsidiary was not performed according to the agreement and requested of Baht 370.00 million from the banks. These cases are related to the cases that CAT bought to the Arbitration Institute and the cases are still pending at the arbitration panel. On 29 August 2007, the subsidiary filed the motions to the Civil Court and Central Administrative Court requested for injunctive relief to prevent CAT from claiming bank guarantees and to prohibit the four banks to pay for until the arbitration award are issued. The Courts ruled in favour of the subsidiary. On 27 September 2007, the subsidiary submitted a claim against CAT through the Arbitration Institute and the case is currently under consideration of the Arbitration Office. 6. On 9 January 2008, CAT filed for arbitration against the subsidiary, True Move Co., Ltd., claiming for shortcomings revenue sharing from the subsidiary including penalties and interest at the total amount of Baht 8,969.08 million. The case is currently under the arbitration process. 7. On 19 February 2008, CAT filed an arbitration against a subsidiary, True Move Co., Ltd., claimed for additional revenue sharing for the sixth to the eighth year amount of Baht 45.95 million. The case is currently under the process of Arbitration. 8. On 6 August 2008, CAT filed an arbitration against a subsidiary, True Move Co., Ltd., claimed for an access charges which the subsidiary deducted from revenue sharing for the seventh to the eleventh year (discount for access charges Baht 22 per number) amounting to Baht 689.84 million. The case is currently under the process of Arbitration.
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
9. On 29 January 2009, CAT filed an arbitration dispute against a subsidiary, True Move Co., Ltd., claiming for delivering and transferring the ownership of 1,565 units of antenna and its accessories to CAT. In the case that the subsidiary, in any event, fail to perform the said delivery and transfer, the subsidiary must reimburse CAT for the total amount of Baht 2,713,000,000 plus applicable tax. The case is currently under the process of Arbitration. 10. It appears on the news that one of subsidiary, known as True Move Co., Ltd., is listed as one of 131 defendants (which also includes Advanced Info Service PLC (AIS) and Total Access Communication PLC (DTAC)) in patent infringement suit filed by Technology Patents LLC in the District Court for the District of Maryland on November 2007. However, the case has been dismissed as the court does not have the jurisdiction over the case The ultimate outcome of the aforementioned issues cannot presently be determined, and accordingly, no provision for possible liability has been made in the financial statements.
Agreement for operation of subsidiary In May 2007, the Council of State issued an opinion stating that the cellular telephone services under the agreement for operation of a subsidiary, known as True Move Co., Ltd., with CAT may require the Thai Cabinet’s approval, pursuant to the Act on Private Sector Participation in State Undertaking, In the case that CAT did not obtain the approval, it would cause the subsidiary to be subject to less favourable conditions. The Group’s legal counsellor opined that according to the law, the Council of State’s opinion is not legally binding on the subsidiary. Therefore the subsidiary can carry on its business under the agreement for operation.
Access charges The Group has outstanding cases in respect of access charges which is in the process of considerations and cannot presently be determined the outcome are as follows: 1. The Company’s access charges On 21 August 2002, the Company filed an arbitration claim regarding a dispute arising from the wireline Agreement between the Company and TOT. The terms of the wireline Agreement provided that the Company is entitled to additional considerations from TOT if TOT provides or allows any third parties to provide “special services” over the network. TOT allowed CAT and other mobile telecommunications service providers to use this network for mobile telecommunications services and obtained access charges from CAT and the other mobile telecommunications service providers. However, TOT disagreed that the use of the Company’s wireline network for mobile telecommunications services was a “special service” and therefore refused to provide the Company with the additional considerations. The Company claimed for its portion of revenue sharing regarding access charges received by TOT starting from October 1992 to June 2003 amounting to Baht 25,419.40 million. On 21 February 2006, the Arbitration delivered to the Company rulings of the arbitration dated 17 January 2006. The arbitral rulings are as follows:
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
1)
The Company is entitled to benefits derived from TOT’s provisions of special services on the Company’s network or from TOT’s permission for other parties to provide special services on the Company’s network.
2)
With respect to benefits from the beginning until 22 August 2002, TOT must pay the Company the sum of Baht 9,175.82 million plus interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum from 22 August 2002. The payment must be made within 60 days from the receipt of the arbitral award.
3)
As from 23 August 2002, TOT must pay to the Company 50% of the benefit derived by TOT from the portion accessing to the Company’s network.
The Company has been taking steps to enforce the payment. On 20 April 2006, TOT filed a motion with the Central Administrative Court requesting an order to withdraw the arbitral award. Subsequently on 19 September 2006, the Company submitted a statement of objection to the Central Administrative Court, and the Court accepted the Company’s statement of objection for consideration on 28 September 2006. On 8 May 2008, the Company as the petitioner requested the Central Administrative Court for the execution of the Arbitration’s ruling. The court ordered to combine the case which TOT requested to repeal the execution for Arbitration’s ruling. The case is currently in the judicial process of the Central Administrative Court. 2. A subsidiary’s access charges On 5 October 2006, True Move Co., Ltd., a subsidiary issued a letter to TOT requesting it to enter into negotiation regarding the interconnection agreement (“IC”) between its network and TOT’s network. On 17 November 2006, the subsidiary issued a written notification informing TOT and CAT that it will cease payment of access charge under the Access Charge Agreement on the basis that the rate and the collection of access charge under the Access Charge Agreement were contrary to the law in a number of respects. The subsidiary also requested TOT to enter into the interconnection charge agreement to be in compliance with the law or temporarily apply the provisional rate announced by the NTC while the negotiations on the interconnection agreement with TOT has not been concluded. However, on 23 November 2006, TOT issued a letter informing the subsidiary that the subsidiary was not entitled to interconnect its network with the TOT network because the subsidiary was not a telecommunications licensee, as granted by the NTC, and did not have its own telecommunications network. TOT also disputed that the Access Charge Agreement did not violate any law and that the rate and the collection of access charge under the Access Charge Agreement continuously prevail. Pertaining to the NTC’s announcement regarding the dispute resolution in respect of uses and interconnection of telecommunication network (IC), the subsidiary has brought the dispute to the Dispute Resolution Committee (“DRC”) on 29 June 2007, requesting TOT to enter into the contract in relation to interconnection (IC). The DRC considered this and NTC deemed that the subsidiary is entitled to negotiate with TOT regarding the interconnection contract (IC) on 21 November 2007 and 28 November 2007, respectively. Subsequently, TOT agreed to enter into the interconnection charge agreement (IC) with the subsidiary on the condition that specific only the numbers allocated by NTC. On 23 June 2008, the subsidiary notified to agree with TOT’s offering.
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
For the old numbers, the subsidiary will carry on the case an depend on judgment of the Civil Court. On 16 November 2007, TOT filed a lawsuit against the subsidiary with the Civil Court, claiming violation of the access charges contract (agreement) and requested for access charges payment amounting to Baht 4,508.10 million with related interest and value added tax. The lawsuit is currently in the judicial process of the Civil Court. If the subsidiary has to pay such access charges, the subsidiary would record additional expense and be liable to accrue additional access charges for the period from 18 November 2006 to 31 December 2006 and for the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2007 and for the period from 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2008, and the subsidiary would consequently record additional expenses of Baht 455.61 million, Baht 4,271.69 million and Baht 4,416.79 million, respectively. Nevertheless, the net effect to the statement of income for this regard, net of revenue sharing to CAT, would be Baht 204.25 million, Baht 3,283.96 million and Baht 3,339.11 million, respectively. The management and its external lawyer have opined that the subsidiary would not be liable to pay the said access charges. The ultimate outcomes of the aforementioned cases are presently unable to be determined, and accordingly, no recognition of revenue and provision for possible liability has been made in the financial statements.
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
8. CAPITAL STRUCTURE 8.1
Company’s Securities (a)
Authorized Capital
st
As at 31 December 2007, the Company’s authorized capital is Baht 60,443,878,210 consisting of 5,345,052,050 ordinary shares with a par value of Baht 10 per share and 699,335,771 preference shares with a par value of Baht 10 per share. The Company’s paid-up capital is Baht 45,031,791,550 comprising of 3,803,843,384 ordinary shares with a par value of Baht 10 per share and 699,335,771 preference shares with a par value of Baht 10 per share. In the Year 2008, the Company reduced and increased its authorized capital in the amount of Baht 7,411,220,710 and Baht 100,299,412,830 respectively. In addition, the shareholders had exercised their right to purchase shares from KfW. In the amount of 1,789 shares, and the Company had already completed the registration of conversion of preference shares into ordinary shares. In this regard, as at 31st December 2008, the Company’s authorized capital is Baht 153,332,070,330 consisting of 14,633,873,051 ordinary shares with a par value of Baht 10 per share and 699,333,982 preference shares with a par value of Baht 10 per share. The Company’s paid-up capital is Baht 45,031,791,550 comprising of 3,803,845,173 ordinary shares with a par value of Baht 10 per share and 699,333,982 preference shares with a par value of Baht 10 per share. Secondary Market of ordinary shares in the Present Presently, ordinary shares of the Company are now available on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (“SET”) (b)
Preferred shares
The Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders No. 1/2543 held on February 14, 2000 has resolved to approve the allocation of 702 million news preferred shares to offer for sale to KfW and/or wholly owned subsidiaries of KfW and/or the Thai Trust Fund with the total offering price of USD 150 Million. On 30th March 2000 the Company allocated 343.98 million preferred shares or 49% to KfW and 358.02 million preferred shares or 51% to Thai Trust Fund, the details of preferred shares’ rights, as summarized below: 1.
During the period between the date of the issuance of the Preferred Shares to and including the 8th anniversary of the issuance of the said Preferred Shares, the rights conferred to the holders of Preferred Shares shall be as follows: (1) The holders of Preferred Shares shall be entitled to receive dividends in priority to the holders of the ordinary shares at the rate of THB 1 per share per fiscal year (except for the first fiscal year in which the Preferred Shares have been issued and for the last fiscal year of the said 8-year period). (2)
The right of the holders of the Preferred Shares to receive dividends at the rate specified in Clause 1 (1) above is the right to receive cumulative dividends for any fiscal year in which the payment of such dividends has not been at all declared or not been declared in full (the “Cumulative Dividends in Arrears”). The holders of the Preferred Shares shall first receive the dividends before the holders of ordinary shares.
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After the Preferred Shareholders have received the foregoing dividends in full, any remaining profits shall be divided in equal amount per share and paid to the Preferred Shareholders and the ordinary shareholders. (3)
Upon liquidation or dissolution of the Company, any assets remaining after payment of all amounts payable in respect of indebtedness and other obligations of the Company shall be paid to the holders of the Preferred Shares in priority to the holders of the ordinary shares, in the amount equivalent to the par value of Preferred Share per each share held by such holder of the Preferred Shares plus any Cumulative Dividends in Arrears. If there remains proceed of liquidation of the assets of the Company, they shall be divided and paid to the holders of the ordinary shares. And if there still remains proceeds of liquidation of the assets of the Company, they shall be divided and paid in equal amount to the holders of the preferred shares and the holders of the ordinary shares.
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(4)
The Preferred Shares may be converted into ordinary shares at any time.
(5)
Each Preferred Share shall carry the right to one vote at any meeting of the shareholders of the Company.
After the 8th anniversary of the issuance of the Preferred Shares and onwards, the rights conferred to the Preferred Shares shall be as follows: (1)
The holders of the Preferred Shares shall be entitled to receive dividends in priority to the holders of the ordinary shares at a rate of THB 0.01 per share per fiscal year (plus any Cumulative Dividends in Arrears). In case there are remaining profits which are to be paid as dividends in any fiscal year after the foregoing dividends have been paid in full, such remaining profits shall be divided in equal amount per share and paid to the holders of the Preferred Shares and the holders of the ordinary shares.
(2)
The Preferred Shares under Clause 2 (1) above, the right of the holders of the Preferred Shares to receive dividends at the rate of THB 0.01 per share per fiscal year is not the right to receive dividends on a cumulative basis for any fiscal year.
(3)
The holders of the Preferred Shares shall also have the rights as specified in Clause 1 (3), (4) and (5).
Provided always that ordinary shares resulting from conversion shall have no right to receive any Cumulative Dividends in Arrears during the time they were Preference Shares. However, KfW issued Purchase Rights to all shareholders of the Company. The Purchase Rights entitle holders to be able to buy back those preferred shares from KfW at the ratio of 1 Purchase Rights to 1 preferred share. The Purchase Rights Holders can exercise their rights on the second anniversary of Purchase Rights Issuance as the first time and semiannually from year 3 to year 8. The last scheduled exercise of the Purchase Rights is on 31st March 2008. The exercise price on the second anniversary date will be equal to KfW’s cost plus 20% per annum. The exercise prices for other periods will be in different formulas, which factor in share price changes. The Purchase Rights had already expired on 31st March 2008. Following the establishment of Thai Trust Fund investing in the shares of True Corporation Public Company Limited Project (“Thai Trust Fund”), Thai Trust Fund had a maturity of 8 years and 3 months, and expired on 30 June 2008. The Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders for the Year 2008, held on 29 April 2008 passed a resolution to approve the extension of the term of the Thai Trust Fund Project for Foreign Investors investing in the Company’s shares for another 8 years and 3 months from the expiry date in order to maintain the proportion of the foreign shareholders in the Company.
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
As at 8th January 2009, the Company have 699.33 million preferred shares, 357.99 million preferred shares is held by Thai Trust Fund (held shares for KfW) and 341.34 million preferred shares is held by KfW. (c)
NVDR (Non-Voting Depository Receipt)
An NVDR or is a Non-Voting Depository Receipt trading instrument issued by the Thai NVDR Company Limited, a subsidiary wholly owned by The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). The NVDR is a security as specified by the SEC and is automatically regarded as a listed security in the SET. By investing in NVDRs, investor will receive all financial benefit, as if they had invested in a company’s ordinary shares. The only difference between investing in the NVDR and the company’s ordinary shares is NVDR holders have no right to vote. As at 8th January 2009, Thai NVDR Company Limited invested in a Company’s ordinary shares in the amount of 448.15 million shares, which represents 9.95 of the total shares to be issued and paid-up capital of the Company. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)
(d) Warrant Warrants under the Warrants under the Warrants under the Warrants under the Warrants under the Warrants under the
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2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2000
(“ESOP (“ESOP (“ESOP (“ESOP (“ESOP (“ESOP
2007”) 2006”) 2005”) 2004”) 2003”) 2000”)
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DETAILS OF EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN 1) Employee Stock Option Plan 2007 The Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders for the Year 2007 held on 24th April 2007 and the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders No. 1/2550 held on 16th July 2007 approved the issuance and offering of non-transferable warrants to purchase the Company’s ordinary shares to certain Directors and employees at executive level of the Company and/or its subsidiaries (“ESOP 2007 Project”). Summary details are as follows: Number of Warrants Issued and Outstanding
:
38,000,000 units
Date of Issuance
:
15th May 2008
Maturity
:
5 years from the issuance date
Date of Expiry
:
14th May 2013
Exercise Period
:
Each Warrant Holder received 3 separate warrant certificates. Each certificate represented 1/3 of the total amount of warrants allotted and is exercisable for subscribing for ordinary shares as follow:
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The 1st Certificate:
Warrant Holders can start exercising from the last business day of May 2008 until its expiration.
The 2nd Certificate:
Warrant Holders can start exercising from the last business day of February 2009 until its expiration.
The 3rd Certificate:
Warrant Holders can start exercising from the last business day of February 2010 until its expiration.
One unit of warrants entitles purchase of one ordinary share at Baht 7.00
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2) Employee Stock Option Plan 2006 The Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company for the Year 2006 held on 11th April 2006 approved the issuance and offering of non-transferable warrants to purchase the Company’s ordinary shares to certain Directors and employees at executive level of the Company and/or its subsidiaries (“ESOP 2006 Project”). Summary details are as follows: Number of Warrants Issued and Outstanding
:
36,051,007 units
Date of Issuance
:
31st January 2007
Maturity
:
5 years from the issuance date
Date of Expiry
:
30th January 2012
Exercise Period
:
Each Warrant Holder received 3 separate warrant certificates. Each certificate represented 1/3 of the total amount of warrants allotted and is exercisable for subscribing for ordinary shares as follow:
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The 1st Certificate:
Warrant Holders can start exercising from the last business day of April 2007 until its expiration.
The 2nd Certificate:
Warrant Holders can start exercising from the last business day of April 2008 until its expiration.
The 3rd Certificate:
Warrant Holders can start exercising from the last business day of April 2009 until its expiration.
One unit of warrants entitles purchase of one ordinary share at Baht 10.19
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3) Employee Stock Option Plan 2005 The Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders No. 1/2548 held on 15th July 2005 approved the issuance and offering of non-transferable warrants to purchase the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ordinary shares to the directors and employees at executive level of the Company and/or its subsidiaries ("ESOP 2005 Project"). Summary details are as follows:
Number of Warrants Issued and Outstanding
: 18,774,429 units
Date of Issuance
: 28th April 2006
Maturity
: 5 years from the issuance date
Date of Expiry
: 27th April 2011
Exercise Period
: Each Warrant Holder received 3 separate warrant certificates. Each certificate represented 1/3 of the total amount of warrants allotted and is exercisable for subscribing for ordinary shares as follows:
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Warrant Holders can start exercising from the last business day of May 2006 until its expiration.
The 2nd Certificate:
Warrant Holders can start exercising from the last business day of May 2007 until its expiration.
The 3rd Certificate:
Warrant Holders can start exercising from the last business day of May 2008 until its expiration.
: One unit of warrant entitles purchase of one ordinary share at Baht 9.73
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4) Employee Stock Option Plan 2004 The Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders No. 2/2547 held on 10th June 2004 approved the issuance and offering of non-transferable warrants to purchase the Company’s ordinary shares to certain directors and employees at executive level not exceeding 35 persons (“ESOP 2004 Project”). Summary details are as follows:
Number of Warrants Issued and Outstanding
: 18,274,444 units
Date of Issuance
: 7th February 2005
Maturity
: 5 years from the issuance date
Date of Expiry
: 6th February 2010
Exercise Period
: Each Warrant Holder received 3 separate warrant certificates. Each certificate represented 1/3 of the total amount of warrants allotted and is exercisable for subscribing for ordinary shares as follows:
Exercise Price and Ratio
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Warrant Holders can start exercising from 7th February 2006 until its expiration.
The 2nd Certificate:
Warrant Holders can start exercising from 7th February 2007 until its expiration.
The 3rd Certificate:
Warrant Holders can start exercising from 7th February 2008 until its expiration.
: One unit of warrant entitles purchase of one ordinary share at Baht 11.20
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5) Employee Stock Option Plan 2003 Equity warrants under the ESOP 2003 Project, has total outstanding Warrants of 11,180,788 units. One unit of warrant entitles purchase of one Company’s ordinary share at the exercise price of Baht 5.20 per share. The said warrants lapsed on 16th June 2008. 6) Employee Stock Option Plan 2000 The Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders for the year 2000 held on 27th April 2000 approved the issuance and offering of non-transferable warrants to purchase the Company’s ordinary shares to certain directors and employees at executive level not exceeding 35 persons (“ESOP 2000 Project”). Summary details are as follows: Number of Warrants
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36,995,000 units
Date of Issuance
:
9th June 2000
Maturity
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10 years from the issuance date
Date of Expiry
:
9th June 2010
Exercise Period
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(a) Warrant Type 1:
Issued and Outstanding
Each Warrant Holder received 3 separate warrant certificates. Each certificate represented 1/3 of the total amount of warrants allotted and is exercisable for subscribing for ordinary shares starting from 30th June 2000, 2001 and 2002 respectively. (b) Warrant Type 2: Each Warrant Holder received 3 separate warrant certificates. Each certificate represented 1/3 of the total amount of warrants allotted and is exercisable for subscribing for ordinary shares starting from 31st December 2000, 2001 and 2002 respectively. Exercise Price and Ratio
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One unit of warrant entitles purchase of one ordinary share at Baht 10.60
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Shareholders Agreement The Shareholders Agreement dated December 22, 1999
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau ("KfW"), Nynex Network Systems (Thailand) Company (“Verizon”), and the CP Group (comprising of Charoen Pokphand Feedmill Public Company Limited, Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company Limited, Charoen Pokphand Group Company Limited and Bangkok Telecom Holding Company Limited) entered into a Shareholders Agreement dated December 22, 1999. Terms and conditions specified therein shall be summarized as follows: 1.
In addition to the right of KfW under the Debt Restructuring Agreement, KfW is entitled to nominate its representatives to the Company's Board of Directors in proportion to the percentage of its shareholding as against the total number of the directors representing the parties to the Shareholders Agreement. However, in any case, KfW is entitled to appoint at least one director and said right shall exist as long as KfW holds shares in the Company, directly or indirectly, not less than 5% of total shares of the Company.
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During the first three years from the date of KfW's subscription of the shares in the Company and so long as KfW holds shares in the Company, directly or indirectly, at least 5% of the paid-up shares, the parties to the Shareholders Agreement will vote against each of the following actions unless KfW agrees to such action: (1) any amendment to the Memorandum and Articles of Association and amendments to rights attached to shares; (2) any increase or reduction in the authorized share capital of the Company or any issuance of new shares or the private placement of shares or a proposed public offering; (3) any voluntary liquidation, dissolution, cease of the business, recapitalization or reorganization of the Company or any merger, consolidation, amalgamation or other business combination of the Company with or into another person or any sale of all or a substantial part of the assets of the Company or any of its material subsidiaries; (4) any change in the number of directors or the quorum for meetings of the Board of directors; (5) delisting of the shares in the Stock Exchange of Thailand; and (6) carry on any business other than Authorized Businesses (as defined in the Debt Restructuring Agreement).
3.
Subject to any other conditions binding on KfW with regard to the right granted to the Company's shareholders, KfW may sell or enter into an agreement to sell for a cash selling price all of its shares or not less than 25% of its shareholding, at any time after the expiration of the first three years from the date KfW was allotted the shares in the Company. The foregoing does not prohibit KfW from selling its shares when its shareholding is illegal or restricted by the applicable law.
4.
During the first three years from the date of KfW’s subscription of shares, the parties to the Shareholder Agreement (other than KfW) agree to refrain from transferring more than 10% of the shares so held by each party as specified in the Shareholders Agreement.
5.
The parties agree to refrain from amending or modifying the Verizon Shareholders Agreement dated June 23, 1992 except obtaining prior written consent from KfW.
6.
Each party shall disclose to the other party any conflict of interest or related transactions which the party, or any of its subsidiaries, has entered into or will enter into with the Company.
7.
In each fiscal year, subject to availability of cash flow (without incurring additional indebtedness), other legal requirements, the SET regulations and restrictions imposed by the Debt Restructuring Agreements or any other agreements, the parties agree to cause the Company to pay dividends at least 50% of the net profit of the Company after statutory reserves have been established to its shareholders.
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Obligation in stock issuance in the future 1. For Convertible Preferred Shares In the successful debt restructuring process, Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (“KfW”) has an equity injection of USD 150 million in the Company and the Company issued 702 million convertibles preferred shares to KfW and Thai Trust Fund. Due to the terms specified that the preferred shares are set to be converted into ordinary shares before distributed to Purchase Rights Holders who exercise their rights, as described above. Currently, there are 699.33 million convertible preferred shares which are still outstanding. Therefore, the Company is obliged to issue the ordinary shares to replace the preferred shares as per the amount of the exercised Purchase Rights on each exercise date. 2. For Exercise of Warrants under the Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP 2000) The Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company for the year 2000 held on 27th April 2000 has resolved to approve the Company’s Employee Stock Option Plan 2000. The warrants of 58,150,000 units were issued and offered to certain Directors and employees at executive level, not exceeding 35 persons. In this regard, the Shareholders Meeting has resolved to approve the allocation of 58,150,000 new ordinary shares to be reserved for exercise of the warrants rights according to such plan. 3. For Exercise of Warrants under the Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP 2003) The Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company for the year 2003 held on 11th April 2003 has approved the issuance and the offer of non-transferable warrants to certain Directors and Employees at executive level, not exceeding 35 persons in the total of 19,862,729 units (“ESOP 2003”). In this regard, the Shareholders Meeting has resolved to approve the allocation of 19,862,729 new ordinary shares to be reserved for exercise of the warrants rights according to such plan. Equity Warrants under the ESOP 2003 Project, has total outstanding warrants of 11,180,788 units. The said warrants lapsed on 16th June 2008. 4. For Exercise of Warrants under the Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP 2004) The Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders No. 3/2547 of the Company held on 23rd September 2004 has approved the issuance and the offer of non-transferable warrants to certain Directors and Employees at executive level, not exceeding 35 persons in the total of 19,111,159 units (“ESOP 2004”). In this regard, the Shareholders Meeting has resolved to approve the allocation of 19,111,159 new ordinary shares to be reserved for exercise of the warrants right according to such plan. (This resolution is merely to replace the former resolution of the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders No. 2/2547 of the Company held on 10th June 2004) 5. For Exercise of Warrants under the Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP 2005) The Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders No. 1/2548 of the Company held on 15th July 2005 has approved the issuance and the offer of non-transferable warrants to certain Directors and Employees at executive level in the total of 18,774,429 units (“ESOP 2005”). In this regard, the Shareholders Meeting has resolved to approve the allocation of 18,774,429 new ordinary shares to be reserved for exercise of the warrants right according to such plan.
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6. For Exercise of Warrants under the Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP 2006) The Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company for the year 2006 held on 11th April 2006 has approved the issuance and the offer of non-transferable warrants to certain Directors and Employees at executive level in the total of 36,051,007 units (“ESOP 2006”). In this regard, the Shareholders Meeting has resolved to approve the allocation of 36,051,007 new ordinary shares to be reserved for exercise of the warrants right according to such plan. 7. For Exercise of Warrants under the Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP 2007) The Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company for the Year 2007 held on 24th April 2007 and the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders No. 1/2550 held on 16th July 2007 has resolved to approved the issuance and the offer of nontransferable warrants to certain Directors and Employees at executive level in the total of 38,000,000 units (“ESOP 2007”). In this regard, the Shareholders Meeting has resolved to approve the allocation of 38,000,000 new ordinary shares to be reserved for exercise of the warrants right according to such plan. 8. For offering to the existing shareholders The Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders No. 1/2551 of the Company held on 19th December 2008 passed a resolution to allot 10,000,000,000 new ordinary shares for offering, from time to time, either in whole or in part, made in one or several tranches, to the existing shareholders in proportion to their respective shareholdings and in case there are shares remaining from offering to the existing shareholders as aforesaid, the remaining shares will be re-alloted to the existing shareholders in proportion to their respective shareholdings. The Company had offered the aforesaid shares during 2nd - 6th February 2009 and the number of total shares subscribed is 3,272,563,248 shares Consequently, there are 6,727,436,752 shares remaining from the first offering which can be re-allotted to the existing shareholders in proportion to their respective shareholders according to the resolution of the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders No. 1/2551 as aforesaid. 9. For offering to IFC The Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company for the Year 2008 held on 29th April 2008 (which is made in order to replace the past resolution of the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company for the Year 2007) passed a resolution to allot 29,941,283 shares for offering to the International Finance Corporation (“IFC”) pursuant to the agreement between the Company and IFC which is a financial institution providing a partial guarantee to the Company’s debentures under the C Loan Agreement.
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8.2
SHAREHOLDERS
True Corporation Public Company Limited Major Shareholders 1 (as of 18th March 2009) NAME
No. of Shares (Million Shares)
3
1.
CP Group
2.
STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY FOR LONDON 4
3.
THAI NVDR COMPANY LIMITED
4.
THAI TRUST FUND
5
6
5.
KREDITANSTALT FÜR WIEDERAUFBAU (“KfW”)
6.
C.A.P. UNIVERSAL COMPANY LIMITED
7
4
% of Total Issued Shares 2
4,525.85
58.20
679.90
8.74
410.98
5.29
357.99
4.60
341.34
4.39
105.00
1.35
68.30
0.88
7.
CLEARSTREAM NOMINEES LTD
8.
N.C.B. TRUST LIMITED-GENERAL UK RESIDENT-TREATY A/C CLIENT 4
50.61
0.65
9.
GOVERNMENT OF SINGAPORE INVESTMENT CORPORATION C 8
41.37
0.53
10.
THAILAND EQUITY FUND 9
36.80
0.47
1 2 3
4 5
6
7 8 9
There is no cross-shareholding between the Company and its major shareholders. Including common shares and preferred shares. Consisting of 1) Charoen Pokphand Group Company Limited (“CPG”) 2) Bangkok Telecom Holding Company Limited (99.99% held by CPG) 3) Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company Limited (99.44% held by Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (“CPF”)) 4) Bangkok Agro-Industrial Products Public Company Limited (99.90% held by CPF) 5) Charoen Pokphand Northeastern Public Company Limited (99.61% held by CPF) 6) Kasetphand Industry Company Limited (99.99% held by CPG) 7) Charoen Pokphand IN-EX Company Limited (99.99% held by CPG) 8) Unique Network Company Limited (41.06% held by Thana Holding Company Limited and 58.94% held by Art Telecom Service Company Limited) 9) Wide Broad Cast Company Limited (58.55% held by Thana Holding Company Limited and 41.45% held by Telecommunication Network Company Limited) 10) C.P. Interfood (Thailand) Company Limited (99.99% held by CPG) 11) Star Marketing Company Limited (99.99% held by CPG) 12) Advance Pharma Company Limited (99.99% held by CPG) and 13) Golden Tower Trading Limited (held by an outsider having no relation to CPG but reported as in the same group because Golden Tower Trading Limited might vote in the same direction as CPG at the True shareholders meetings) The company is registered in England and invests in the SET without disclosing that the investment is neither for itself nor for others. True has no authority to request that company for the afore-mentioned disclosure. A subsidiary wholly owned by the SET. The NVDR is a security as specified by the SET and is automatically regarded as a listed security on the SET. By investing in NVDRs, the investor will receive all financial benefits, as if they invest in a company’s ordinary shares. The only difference between investing in the NVDR and the company’s ordinary shares is that NVDR holders have no rights to vote. Thai Trust Fund is managed by the Thai Trust Fund Management Co., Ltd. and established by the Stock Exchange of Thailand (“SET”). The Thai Trust Fund has Thai nationality. Its purpose is to provide an alternative portfolio investment vehicle for foreign investors in the SET. As of 18th March 2009, Thai Trust Fund held shares for KfW 4.60 percent of the Company’s paid-up capital. A financial institution for development, 100% of its share is held by the government of the Federal Republic of Germany. The company is registered in Singapore and invests in the SET without disclosing that the investment is neither for itself nor for others. True has no authority to request that company for the afore-mentioned disclosure. Closed-end Fund, established by the MFC Asset Management Public Company Limited. It invests in the SET without disclosing that the investment is neither for itself nor for others. True has no authority to request that company for the afore-mentioned disclosure.
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Dividend Policy
The Company has not paid or declared any dividends on its issued shares since operations began. The Company can pay dividends only out of its profits after deducting its cumulative losses, and only if it has set aside a legal reserve. The Company’s major shareholders have entered into a shareholders’ agreement under which they have agreed for the Company to declare an annual dividend equal to at least 50% of its net profits from the Company’s Financial Statement for that year, after statutory reserves and subject to availability of cash, according to the regulations indicated in related laws and its credit facilities. The Company can pay dividends to holders of its ordinary shares after making dividend payments to its preferred shareholders. For the dividend policy of subsidiary companies, each subsidiary company’s Board of Directors will consider the payment of dividends from the balance of cash flows taking into account the capital expenditure requirements of the subsidiary company. Subject to the availability of cash flows at the subsidiary company and only if it has set aside a legal reserve, the Board of Directors of each subsidiary company shall consider the payment of dividends on a case-by-case basis.
8.4
Liabilities Structure
As of 31st December 2008, the total liabilities of the Company and its subsidiaries according to the consolidated financial statements is Baht 110,681 million. The details are as follows: (Unit:million Baht) Liabilities of the Company on consolidated basis Amount
Current liabilities Short-term borrowings Trade account payable Current portion of long-term borrowings Unearned income Accrued expenses Income tax payable Other current liabilities Total current liabilities
2,130 7,772 9,871 2,669 7,659 507 3,007 33,615
Non-current liabilities Long-term borrowings Deferred income tax liabilities Long-term trade account payable Liabilities under agreements for operation Other non-current liabilities Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities
70,646 1,001 360 2,504 2,555 77,066 110,681
As of 31st December 2008, the total long-term borrowings including the total long-term trade account payable (which is consisting of both current portion and long-time portion) of the Company and its subsidiaries was Baht 80,517 million. This consisted of the borrowings and long-term trade account payable that were denominated in Baht currency of Baht 35,512 million; denominated in US Dollar currency of Baht 40,614 million (or USD 1,158 million); denominated in Yen currency of Baht 4,391 million (or Yen 11,264 million);.
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Since the debt restructuring on 22nd December 1999 the Company has always made repayment of its secured loan on due date. And it had made prepayment to its Secured Creditor by the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excess cash in the amount of approximately Baht 2,000 million to decrease its interest payment obligation and to reduce its foreign currency exposure. In the past, the Company had large amount of US Dollar loan. It has had policy to reduce fluctuation from foreign currency exchange, and has successfully reduced US dollar loan through the following measures: February 2001
The Company used its excess cash to partially prepay its secured loan in the amount of approximately Baht 532 million.
June 2001
As of 28th June 2001, the Extraordinary Shareholder Meeting No. 1/2001 had a resolution to approve the Company to issue and offer debentures to the public in the amount not exceeding Baht 36,000 million with the term that is not longer than 20 years to prepay the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing foreign debt.
July 2001
The Company used its excess cash to partially prepay its secured loan in the amount of approximately Baht 368 million.
September 2001
The Company entered into the currency swap transaction with KfW, its major foreign creditor, in the amount of approximately USD 97 million or around Baht 4,483 million.
December 2001
The Company borrowed New Baht Loan in the amount of 5,000 million Baht, and used the proceeds from the new loan to partially prepay its US Dollar loan
March 2002
The Company and its subsidiaries repaid its loan in the amount of approximately Baht 948 million.
July 2002
The Company used its excess cash to partially prepay its secured loan in the amount of approximately Baht 345 million. As of 31st July 2002, the Company entered into several financing agreements with the former Secured Creditors, IFC as the lender of C Loan and the guarantor of the debentures No. 2/2002, and the trustee of the debentures No. 1/2002 to set up a mechanism for collateral sharing between the new Secured Creditors and the former Secured Creditors.
October 2002
As of 15th October 2002, the Company issued 2 tranches of Baht debentures, i.e., the debentures No.1/2002 and the debentures No.2/2002. The aggregate amount of proceeds received from both tranches of the debentures was Baht 18,465 million. And the Company borrowed Baht loan from IFC (C Loan) in the amount of Baht 1,125 million as of 17th October 2002. The Company used the proceeds from the debentures and IFC loan to prepay US Dollar loan in the amount of USD 452 million. The holders of both tranches of the debentures have participated in collateral sharing with the former Secured Creditors after the issuance of the debentures.
December 2002
The Company used its internal cash flow to repurchase the deferred payment notes denominated in Yen currency in the amount of approximately Yen 10.1 billion or around Baht 3.6 billion.
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February 2003
As of 18th February 2003, the Company issued Baht debentures No. 1/2546 which is the third tranche in the amount of Baht 3,319 million. The company used the proceeds received from the debentures to prepay remaining US Dollar loan in the amount of USD 78 million.
October 2003
The company signed a loan agreement with a group of local commercial banks and financial institutions in the amount of Baht 21,419 million to refinance Baht loan in equal amount. The new Baht loan bear lower interest rate resulting in reduction of the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest expense.
February 2004
The Company used its internal cash flow to repurchase the deferred payment notes denominated in Yen currency in the amount of approximately Yen 331 million or around Baht 120 million.
June 2004
As of 25th June 2004, the Company issued Baht debentures No. 1/2547 which is the fourth tranche in the amount of Baht 2,413 million. The Company used the proceeds received from the debentures to prepay all remaining US Dollar loan that the Company already swapped in the amount of USD 51 million.
October 2004
The Company used its internal cash flow to repurchase the deferred payment notes denominated in Yen currency in the amount of approximately Yen 190 million or around Baht 74 million.
February 2005
The Company used its internal cash flow to repurchase the deferred payment notes denominated in Yen currency in the amount of approximately Yen 1,336 million or around Baht 491 million.
July 2006
The Company prepaid Secured Debenture with Periodic Payments No. 1/2545 in partially approximately Baht 1,787 million
June 2007
As of 6th June 2007, the Company issued 3 tranches of Baht debentures i.e., 1st series due in 2009 in the amount of Baht 1,000 million, 2nd series due in 2011 in the amount of Baht 2,000 million; and 3rd series due in 2012 in the amount of Baht 1,000 million. The Company used the proceeds received from the debentures to prepay all remaining principal amount of the Secured Debentrue with periodic Payments No.1/2545, and certain portion of Baht loan.
July 2007
The company fully prepaid the Secured Debenture with periodic Payments No.1/2545 approximately Baht 3,603 million
When the Company prepaid the secured loan by its excess cash, the proceeds of prepayment was applied to the repayment schedule by Inverse Chronological Order and was pro-rated per the outstanding of each Secured Creditor. After the implementation of all measures as described above to reduce the foreign currency exchange fluctuation, the Company has decreased the portion of the foreign debt from 68.20% at the end of 2000 to 55.89% as of 31st December 2008.
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Details of Security Documents, the Debenture Collateral Documents and types of Security Names of Agreements** 1. Assignment of Project Agreement*** 2. Assignment of Relevant Revenue Sharing*** 3. Conditional Assignment of the Concession*** 4. Assignment of Bonds 5. Assignment of Insurances**** 6. Assignment of PCT Insurances 7. Joint Assignment of Insurances 8. Conditional Assignment of the PCT Contract 9. Mitsui Supply Contract Side Letter 10. Conditional Assignment of Leases 11. Master Pledge Agreement for Pledge of Permitted Investments 12. Pledge of the Right to Receive Deposits 13. PCT Account Pledge Agreement 14. PCT Retention Account Pledge Agreement 15. Conditional Assignment of Bank Accounts 16. Conditional Assignment of the PCT Bank Account 17. Conditional Assignment of the PCT Retention Account 18. Conditional Assignment of Supply Contracts 19. Pledge described in paragraphs (vi) and (vii) and (viii) of the definition of Permitted Security Interests 20. Special Proceeds Account Pledge Agreement 21. Conditional Assignment of the Special Proceeds Account 22. Fixed or floating charge to be entered into pursuant to Clause 4.1.13 of the Common Terms Agreement 23. Conditional Assignment of Debenture Payment Account*** 24. Pledge of Right to Receive Deposit in Debenture Payment Account*** 25. Letter of Guarantee***
Types of Security assignment assignment assignment assignment assignment assignment assignment assignment assignment assignment pledge pledge pledge pledge assignment assignment assignment assignment pledge pledge assignment encumbrance assignment pledge guarantee
*
The Security is shared among creditors proportionately by outstanding debt of each group of creditors, i.e., (a) debt under each tranche of debentures which are the debenture no. 1/2552; (b) debt under local banks and IFC in the amount of Baht 18,094 million; and (c) debt under each tranche of debentures which are the debenture no. 2/2545, no. 1/2547, no. 1/2550 in the amount of Baht 12,961.92 million, totaling Baht 31,055.52 million (except debenture no. 1/2552 currently in the process issuing and offing). ** Terms used in this Attachment 1 except those in item 23 is defined in the Security Agreement Amendment and Restatement Agreement, all of which are as amended, supplemented or novated from time to time. *** These Security Documents will remain fully operative throughout the duration of the Debentures No. 1/2552. **** The Company commits to perfect Security contemplated in this item pursuant to the terms of Condition 2.3.
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Chart : Loan Structure Movement
Unit : million Baht 100 ,000
95 ,200 86 ,044
80 ,000
76 ,520 6 ,591
4 ,010
89 ,906
7 ,000
3 ,431
4 ,729
78 ,710 75 ,051 8 ,205
77 ,187 73 ,634
73 ,379
16 ,239
60 ,000
80 ,517
3 ,369
4 ,391
6 ,664
11 ,581 16 ,091
83 ,236
33 ,636
11 ,376 3 ,153
38 ,584
5 ,624
40 ,614
32 ,253 37 ,657 25 ,242
84 ,190
35 ,134
40 ,000
74 ,651 62 ,453 56 ,379
20 ,000
52 ,839 41 ,283
38 ,252 32 ,271
35 ,512
32 ,152 23 ,826
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1999
2000
Baht loan
2001
2002
2003
US $ Loan
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Yen Loan
Debentures The Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders No. 1/2544 held on 28th June 2002 has approved the issuance and offer to sell various types of debentures in order to repay existing foreign debt. The principal amount of debentures will not exceed Baht 36,000 million and maturity is not exceeding 20 years. Therefore, the Company offered the Thai Baht Debenture as follows: (1)
Early Redeemable Secured Debenture with Periodic Payments No. 1/2545, Due 2008 (“TRUE087A”) amount 11,715,400 units, valuing in the amount of Baht 11,715,400,000 (eleven billion seven hundred fifteen million and four hundred thousand Baht) Par value per unit 1,000 Baht (This tranche of debenture was fully prepaid in July 2007)
(2)
Partially Guaranteed Early Redeemable Secured Debenture with Periodic Payments No. 2/2545, Due 2011 (“TRUE112A”) amount 6,750,000 units, valuing in the amount of Baht 6,750,000,000 (six billion seven hundred fifty million Baht) Par value per unit 1,000 Baht
(3)
Secured Debenture with Periodic Payments No. 1/2546, Due 2007 (“TRUE070A”) amount 3,319,000 units, valuing in the amount of Baht 3,319,000,000 (three billion three hundred and nineteen million Baht) Par value per unit 1,000 Baht (This debenture settlement at maturity date in October 2007)
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The Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders No. 1/2547 held on 16th January 2004 has approved the issuance and offer to sell various types of debentures. The principal amount of debentures will not exceed Baht 15,000 million. Therefore, the Company offered the Thai Baht Debenture as follows: (1) Secured Debenture with Periodic Payments No. 1/2547, Due 2011 (“TRUE117A”) amount 2,413,000 units, valuing in the amount of Baht 2,413,000,000 (two billion four hundred and thirteen million Baht) Par value per unit 1,000 Baht (2) Short term Debenture Project 1/2549 within 3 years since 19th December 2006 will not exceed Baht 3,000,000,000 (3) Secured Debenture No. 1/2550 series 1, Due 2009 (“TRUE097A”) amount 1,000,000 units valuing in the amount of Baht 1,000,000,000 (One billion Baht) Par value per unit 1,000 Baht (4) Secured Debenture No. 1/2550 series 2, Due 2010 (“TRUE107A”) amount 2,000,000 units valuing in the amount of Baht 2,000,000,000 (Two billion Baht) Par value per unit 1,000 Baht (5) Secured Debenture No. 1/2550 series 3, Due 2012 (“TRUE127A”) amount 1,000,000 units valuing in the amount of Baht 1,000,000,000 (One billion Baht) Par value per unit 1,000 Baht Summary of outstanding long-term debenture as of 31st December 2008 Symbol
Issue Dated Amount as Value as Period Maturity of Issue of 31 Dec of time Date Date 2008 (million) (million)
Interest Rate (per annum)
Offer
Public Offering
TRUE112A
15 Oct 02
6,750.00
6,750.00
8.31
3 Feb 11
TRUE117A
25 Jun 04
2,413.00
2,212.00
7.04
7 Jul 11
Average MLR (BBL, SCB, KTB and KBANK) 6.80%
TRUE097A
06 Jun 07
1,000.00
1,000.00
2.08
7 Jul 09
5.70%
06 Jun 07
2,000.00
2,000.00
3.08
7 Jul 10
6.20%
06 Jun 07
1,000.00
1,000.00
5.08
7 July 12
6.80%
TRUE107A TRUE127A
Total
Credit Rating As at 31 Dec 2008 A*
Public Offering Public Offering Public Offering Public Offering
BBB BBB BBB BBB
13,163.00 12,962.00
Remark: * IFC are guarantor (in part) on principal and interest in total 50% of the amount of debenture.
The Company shall eliminate conflicted shareholder structure of BITCO, a subsidiary of the Company Following the sponsor support fund from Charoen Pokphand Holding Co., Ltd. (“CP”), which is an affiliate of the Company’s major shareholder, to True Move Company Limited (“True Move”) which is the obligation under the Sponsor Support Agreement, with the Lenders of True Move, in the amount of Baht 3,000 million by the subscription of BITCO’s new ordinary shares in the amount of 6,000 million shares on 13 December 2007, CP has offered options for the Company to purchase the said BITCO shares from CP. In order for the Company to gain benefit from holding greater stake to over 90 percent of BITCO shares, which is True Group’s high-valued assets, and to eliminate the shareholding structure which may cause conflicts of interest.
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The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (“AGM”) for the Year 2008 held on 29th April 2008 has passed the following resolutions: 1.
Approved the acceptance of the proposal of Charoen Pokphand Holding Co., Ltd. (“CP”) in relation to the purchase of up to 6,000 million shares in BITCO from CP within 180 days from the date CP became the shares owner at 0.53 Baht per share as specified in Clause 1 of CP’s offer. Furthermore, the Board of Directors or the authorized directors of the Company or the person(s) entrusted by the Board of Directors or the authorized directors are authorized to have the power to take any action necessary and incidental to the purchase of BITCO shares in all respects.
2.
Approved the extension request to CP for purchasing shares in BITCO from CP after the 180-day period but no later than 546 days and acceptance of the agreement with CP that CP shall have put option to sell all those shares to the Company after the 546th day onwards as specified in Clause 2 of CP’s offer. Furthermore, the Board of Directors or the authorized directors of the Company or the person(s) entrusted by the Board of Directors or the authorized directors are authorized to have the power to take any action necessary and incidental to the purchase of BITCO shares in all respects.
Summary of CP’s Offer to True in relation to the Options to purchase BITCO shares from CP As Charoen Pokphand Holding Co., Ltd. (“CP”) has subscribed the capital increased shares in BITCO in the amount of 6,000 million shares (the “New Shares”) on 13th December 2007, CP offers the options to True Corporation Public Company Limited (“True”) to purchase the New Shares of BITCO whether in whole or in part. The details are as follows: 1.
True has the option to purchase the New Shares, whether in whole or in part, from CP within the period of 180 days from the date CP becomes the owner of the New Shares (the date BITCO registers its increased paid-up capital for the New Shares with the Ministry of Commerce) at the price of 0.53 Baht per share. In this regard, True is entitled to exercise such option in one or more occasions within such 180-day period by notifying its intention to exercise such option to CP at least 10 business days prior to each date it intends to exercise the option to purchase the New Shares.
2.
If True wishes to have the option to purchase the New Shares, whether in whole or in part, from CP after the above 180-day period but no later than 546 days from the date CP becomes the owner of the New Shares, True must notify such intention to CP in writing prior to the end of the 180-day period from the date CP becomes the owner of the New Shares, provided that True agrees that CP shall have the option to sell all of the New Shares to True and True agrees to buy the New Shares from CP after the 546day period. The purchase prices of the Shares in relation to the options under this Clause 2 shall be as follows: (a)
Baht 0.56 per shares, if True exercises its options to purchase the New Shares during the period from the 180th day to the 365th day;
(b)
Baht 0.59 per shares, if True exercises its options to purchase the New Shares during the period from the 366th day to the 546th day;
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(c)
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Baht 0.59 per shares, if CP exercises its options to sell the New Shares to True after the 546th day, whereby CP shall notify True within 10 business days after the 546th day of its intention to exercise the options to sell the New Shares. CP and True shall further agree on the shares transfer date and the payment date of the shares price. In the event that CP fails to notify its intention to sell the New Shares to True within 10 business days after the completion of the 546-day period, it shall be deemed that CP does not wish to exercise its options under this Clause 2 (c).
However, True is entitled to exercise its options to purchase the New Shares under Clause 2 (a) to (b) in one or more occasions at such price and within such period specified above, by notifying its intention to exercise such option to CP at least 10 business days prior to each date it intends to exercise the option to purchase the New Shares. 3.
If True does not notify CP in writing of its intention to exercise the options and undertake to comply with the above conditions within the period specified in Clause 2 above, it shall be deemed that Trueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rights to purchase the Shares from CP in according with Clause 1 no longer exists.
In addition, the AGM has passed the resolutions to approve the issuance and offering of debenture, convertible debenture and capital increase for the fund raising alternatives for purchasing BITCOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shares from CP.
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Brand Management & Marketing Communication
Mobile Business
Corporate Communication & CSR
Pay TV Business
Marketing
Convergence Business
Group Management Committee
TRUETL: Management
Distribution & Sales
Network & Technology
Legal
Information Technology
Finance & Accounting
Customer Management
Human Resources
Group Investment
Marketing & Brand Committee
Finance Committee
Corporate Governance Committee President / Chief Executive Officer
Audit Committee
Board of Directors
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9.1 Management Structure
9. MANAGEMENT
True Corporation Public Company Limited
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
The Management Structure of the Company consists of: A.
The Board of Directors
B.
The Committees of the Board of Directors: 1) Audit Committee 2) Compensation and Nominating Committee 3) Finance Committee 4) Corporate Governance Committee
C.
The Executive Officers
A. The Board of Directors Pursuant to the Company’s Articles of Association, it is stipulated that the Board of Directors shall consist of not less than 5 directors and that not less than one half of all directors shall have residence in the Kingdom. The qualifications of the Company’s directors shall be as prescribed by law. As of 31st December 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors consists of 18 members as follows: 1)
4 Executive Directors
2)
14 Non-Executive Directors consisting of: -
4 Independent Directors
-
10 Directors from various organizations irrelevant to the Company’s business management, including representatives of the lender group and the major shareholders
Definitions Executive Director means - A director who holds a management position and engages in the Company’s business management. Non-Executive Director means - A director who does not hold a management position and does not engage in the Company’s business management, whether or not he or she is an Independent Director. Independent Director means a director who holds the following qualifications, which are in line with the criteria set by the Capital Market Supervisory Board: (1)
holding shares not exceeding one per cent of the total number of voting rights of True, its parent company, subsidiary, affiliate, principal shareholder or controlling person of True, including the shares held by related persons of the independent director;
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(2)
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neither being nor having been an executive director, employee, staff, or advisor who receives salary, or a controlling person of True, its parent company, subsidiary, affiliate, same-level subsidiary, principal shareholder or controlling person of True unless the foregoing status has ended not less than two years prior to the date of appointment;
(3)
not being a person related by blood or registration under laws, such as father, mother, spouse, sibling, and child, including spouse of the children, executives, major shareholders, controlling persons, or persons to be nominated as executive or controlling persons of True or its subsidiary;
(4)
not having a business relationship with True, its parent company, subsidiary, affiliate, major shareholder or controlling person of True, in the manner which may interfere with his or her independent judgement, and neither being nor having been a principal shareholder or controlling person of any person having business relationship with True, its parent company, subsidiary, affiliate, major shareholder or controlling person of True unless the foregoing relationship has ended not less than two years prior to the date of appointment. The term â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;business relationshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; aforementioned under paragraph one includes any normal business transaction, rental or lease of immovable property, transaction relating to assets or services or grant or receipt of financial assistance through receiving or extending loans, guarantee, providing assets as collateral, including any other similar actions, which result in True or its counterparty being subject to indebtedness payable to the other party in the amount of three percent or more of the net tangible assets of True or twenty million Baht or more, whichever is lower. The amount of such indebtedness shall be calculated according to the calculation method for value of connected transactions under the Notification of the Capital Market Supervisory Board concerning rules on connected transactions
mutatis mutandis. The combination of such indebtedness shall include indebtedness taking place during the course of one year prior to the date on which the business relationship with the person commences; (5)
neither being nor having been an auditor of True, its parent company, subsidiary, affiliate, major shareholder or controlling person of True, and not being a principal shareholder or controlling person, or partner of an audit firm which employs auditors of True, its parent company, subsidiary, affiliate, major shareholders or controlling person of True unless the foregoing relationship has ended not less than two years from the date of appointment;
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(6)
neither being nor having been any professional advisor including legal advisor or financial advisor who receives an annual service fee exceeding two million Baht from True, its parent company, subsidiary, affiliate, major shareholders or controlling person of True, and neither being nor having been a principal shareholder, controlling person or partner of the professional advisor unless the foregoing relationship has ended not less than two years from the date of appointment;
(7)
not being a director who has been appointed as a representative of True’s director, major shareholder or shareholders who are related to the major shareholder;
(8)
not operate any business which has the same nature as and is in significant competition with the business of True or subsidiary, or not being a principal partner in any partnership, or not being an executive director, employee, staff, or advisor who receives salary; or holding shares not exceeding one per cent of the total number of voting rights of any other company operating business which has the same nature as and is in significant competition with the business of True or subsidiary,
(9)
not having any characteristics which make him/her incapable of expressing independent opinions with regard to True’s business affairs.
(10) After having been appointed as independent director with qualifications complying with the criteria under the above (1) to (9), the independent director may be assigned by the Board of Directors to take part in the business decision of True, its
parent
company,
subsidiary,
affiliate,
same-level
subsidiary,
major
shareholder or controlling person of True on the condition that such decision must be a collective one. (11) In case of any person either having or having had a business relationship or professional service exceeding the amount under the above (4) or (6), such person shall be waived from the prohibition concerning neither having nor having had a business relationship or professional service by the Board of Directors’ approval only if True provides the opinion of the Board of Directors which perform duty under Section 89/7 of the Securities and Exchange Act B.E. 2535 that the appointment of such person does not impact his or her independent judgement and True shall disclose the information required by the Capital Market Supervisory Board in the notice of shareholders’ meeting in the agenda for election of such independent director.
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
The Board of Directors of the Company (as of 31st December 2008) is as follows: Name
Position
Attendance of Board Meeting in the Year 2008*
1. Mr. Narong
Srisa-an
Independent Director and Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee
4/6
2. Mr. Vitthya
Vejjajiva
Independent Director and
6/6
Chairman of the Audit Committee 3. Dr. Kosol
Petchsuwan
Independent Director and
6/6
Member of the Audit Committee 4. Mr. Joti
Bhokavanij
Independent Director and
6/6
Member of the Audit Committee 5. Mr. Dhanin
Chearavanont
Chairman
3/6
6. Mr. Sumet
Jiaravanon
Vice Chairman
0/6
7. Dr. Ajva
Taulananda
Vice Chairman
6/6
8. Mr. Chaleo
Souvannakitti
Vice Chairman
6/6
9. Mr. Athueck
Asvanund
Vice Chairman, Group General Counsel
6/6
and Company Secretary** 10. Mr. Suphachai
Chearavanont
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
6/6
11. Mr. Soopakij
Chearavanont
Director
0/6
12. Mr. Chatchaval Jiaravanon
Director and Managing Director-Group Investment
1/6
13. Mr. Vichaow
Rakphongphairoj
Director, Managing Director and Group Chief Operating Officer Network & Technology
6/6
14. Mr. Umroong
Sanphasitvong
Director
6/6
15. Mr. Norbert
Vay
Director
6/6
16. Mr. Jens B.
Bessai
Director
6/6
17. Mr. Harald
Link
Director
5/6
18. Mr. Narong
Chearavanont ***
Director
1/6***
Remark: * In the Year 2008, the Board of Directors held six meetings ** The Board of Directors Meeting No. 4/2551 held on 29th August 2008 has passed a resolution to appoint Mr. Athueck Asvanund, Vice Chairman and Group General Counsel, to also act as Company Secretary of the Company. After that, the Board of Directors Meeting No. 1/2552 held on 27th February 2009 has passed a resolution to appoint Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsanchai to be Company Secretary in a replacement of Mr. Athueck Asvanund. The appointment became effective from 27th February 2009 onwards. The duties of Company Secretary are as prescribed in the Securities and Exchange Act (No. 4) B.E. 2551. The Chairman of the Board notified on the change of Company Secretary to the Securities and Exchange Commission on 9th March 2009 *** the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders for the Year 2008 dated 29th April 2008 approved the appointment of Mr. Narong Chearavanont as Director to replace Dr. Lee G. Lam who retire by rotation on 29th April 2008. The Company held two Board of Directors meetings before Mr. Narong Chearavanont joined.
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
All Directors have qualifications as prescribed by law. None are prohibited persons under the laws and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Stock Exchange of Thailand. All Directors take their responsibilities very seriously. They cooperate on all decisions affecting the Company, entailing major work and responsibility. They attend all meetings except in unavoidable circumstances. Directors unable to attend meetings notify the Board of their absence in advance while providing their comments on the major agenda items.
In
addition, the Board of Directors gives priority to attend the training courses organized by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (“IOD”). Certain Directors who are Independent Directors are genuinely independent and are not authorized signatories binding the Company. All Independent Directors are properly qualified and comply with the principles stipulated by the Capital Market Supervisory Board. Authorized Directors Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont or Mr. Vichaow Rakphongphairoj jointly sign with Mr. Athueck Asvanund or Mr. Soopakij Chearavanont or Mr. Chatchaval Jiaravanon, with the Company’s seal affixed. Authority and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors is granted the authority and duty to manage the Company in compliance with the Company’s objectives, Articles of Association, and the resolutions of shareholder meetings.
With regard to the management of the Company, the Board of
Directors has the authority to make any decision related to the Company’s regular operations except for matters that require the approval of the shareholder meeting as specified by law. In addition, the Board of Directors may grant authorization to one or more directors, or any other person, to perform any acts on its behalf. However, for any decision on major operations such as a major investment or a major loan procurement, the management team shall propose the said transactions to the Board of Directors for approval. Election of Directors The Company allows minority shareholders to submit nominations for directors before Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders by using the form provided by the Company and sending it by registered mail to the Company within the specified period.
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
The Compensation and Nominating Committee is responsible for appraising the qualifications of persons proposed as directors (including independent directors) of the Company in light of the significant prestige and experience required to fill the role. The Committee’s deliberations are presented to the Board of Directors for initial consideration. The Board of Directors then proposes the relevant information, together with the Compensation and Nominating Committee’s opinion, to the Shareholders’ Meeting for consideration and approval. Directors are appointed by shareholders by majority vote. All shareholders have the rights to appoint directors. Each shareholder is entitled to one vote for each share held and shall exercise all the votes he or she hold to appoint one or several person(s) to be director(s), provided that he or she cannot divide his or her votes to any person to any extent. B. The Committees of the Board of Directors 1) Audit Committee The Audit Committee of the Company consists of 3 persons as follows: Attendance of Name
Position
the Audit Committee Meeting in the Year 2008*
1. Mr. Vitthya Vejjajiva
Chairman of the Audit Committee
8/8
2. Dr. Kosol
Petchsuwan
Member of the Audit Committee
8/8
3. Mr. Joti
Bhokavanij
Member of the Audit Committee
8/8
Remark: * In the Year 2008, the Audit Committee held eight meetings, one of which was a meeting with the external auditor without presence of management
The scope of duty and responsibilities of the Audit Committee: 1. To review the Company’s financial reporting process to ensure that it is accurate and adequate; 2. To review the Company’s internal control system and internal audit system to ensure that they are suitable and effective, to determine an internal audit unit’s independence, as well as to approve the appointment, transfer and dismissal of the chief of an internal audit unit or any other unit in charge of an internal audit; 3. To review the Company’s compliance with the law on securities and exchange, the Exchange’s regulations, and the laws relating to the Company’s business; 4. To consider, select and nominate an independent person to be the Company’s auditor, and to propose such person’s remuneration, as well as to attend a non-management meeting with an auditor at least once a year; 5. To review the Connected Transactions, or the transactions that may lead to conflicts of interest, to ensure that they are in compliance with the laws and the Exchange’s regulations, and are reasonable and for the highest benefit of the Company;
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
6. To prepare, and to disclose in the Company’s annual report, an Audit Committee’s Report which will be signed by the Audit Committee’s Chairman and consist of at least the following information: a) an opinion on the accuracy, completeness and creditability of the Company’s financial report, b) an opinion on the adequacy of the Company’s internal control system, c) an opinion on the compliance with the law on securities and exchange, the Exchange’s regulations, or the laws relating to the Company’s business, d) an opinion on the suitability of an auditor, e) an opinion on the transactions that may lead to conflicts of interests, f) the number of the audit committee meetings, and the attendance of such meetings by each committee member, g) an opinion or overview comment received by the Audit Committee from its performance of duties in accordance with the charter, and h) other transactions which, according to the Audit Committee’s opinion, should be known to the shareholders and general investors, subject to the scope of duties and responsibilities assigned by the Company’s Board of Directors; and 7. To perform any other act as required by law or as delegated by the Board of Directors. 2) Compensation and Nominating Committee The Compensation and Nominating Committee is responsible for determining compensation for, and considering the nomination of, Directors of the Company. The Committee consists of the following members: Name
Attendance of the Compensation and Nominating Committee Meeting in the Year 2008*
1. Mr. Dhanin
Chearavanont
2. Mr. Heinrich
Heims
1/1 1/1
3. Mr. Soopakij
Chearavanont
1/1
4. Mr. Umroong
Sanphasitvong
1/1
Remark: * In the Year 2008, the Compensation and Nominating Committee held one meeting
3) Finance Committee The Finance Committee assists the Board of Directors in reviewing the financial management of the Company. The Committee consists of the following members: Name
Attendance of the Finance Committee Meeting in the Year 2008*
1. Dr. Ajva
Taulananda
8/9
2. Mr. Chaleo
Souvannakitti
9/9
3. Mr. Jens B.
Bessai
9/9
4. Mr. Umroong Sanphasitvong
9/9
Remark: * In the Year 2008, the Finance Committee held nine meetings.
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
4) Corporate Governance Committee The Corporate Governance Committee assists the Board of Director in setting and reviewing policy on the Corporate Governance of the Company, and following up that the said policy is properly in practice. The Committee consists of the following members: Attendance of the Corporate Governance Committee Meeting in the Year 2008*
Name 1. Mr. Narong
Srisa-an
2/4
2. Mr. Vitthya
Vejjajiva
4/4
3. Dr. Kosol
Petchsuwan
3/4
4. Mr. Joti
Bhokavanij
4/4
5. Mr. Jens B.
Bessai
4/4
6. Dr. Ajva
Taulananda
2/4
Remark: * In the Year 2008, the Corporate Governance Committee held four meetings.
C. The Executive Officers As of 31st December 2008, the executive officers of the Company are as follows: Name 1.
Mr. Suphachai
Position Chearavanont
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
2.
Mr. Vichaow
Rakphongphairoj
Director, Managing Director and Group Chief Operating Officer - Network & Technology
3.
Mr. Chatchaval
Jiaravanon
Director and Managing Director - Group Investment
4.
Mr. Athueck
Asvanund
Vice Chairman and Group General Counsel
5.
Mr. Noppadol
Dej-Udom
Group Chief Financial Officer
6.
Mr. Thiti
Nantapatsiri
Managing Director - Pay TV Business
7.
Mr. Adhiruth
Thothaveesansuk
Managing Director - Convergence Business Managing Director - Business Customer
8.
Mr. Songtham
Phianpattanawit
Managing Director - Enterprise Customer & International Services, and Group Chief Operating Officer - IT & CM
The term â&#x20AC;&#x153;Executive Officersâ&#x20AC;? refers to the notification of the Capital Market Supervisory Board which means Directors; the President; persons with managerial authority who are among the top four ranked individuals in the Company, after the President; and all other persons who occupy a position equivalent to a top four ranking.
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
All the Executive Officers have qualifications as prescribed by law and the Officers themselves are not forbidden individuals under the laws and pronouncements of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Authority and Responsibility of the President The President has authority to supervise and carry on the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day-to-day business, and if any matter/transaction is important, the President will submit said matter/transaction to the independent directors and/or the relevant Committee and/or the Board of Directors and/or shareholders as the case may be, to approve said matter/transaction. In addition, the President has no authority to approve any matter or transaction proposed by the Company or its subsidiaries in which he or she may have a conflict of interest or any other forms of conflict. In such a case, the matter/transaction must be carried out according to the relevant laws and regulations. 9.2 Remuneration of the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Directors and Executive Officers (1) Remuneration
(1.1) Remuneration of Directors The 19 directors of the Company were remunerated Baht 33,600,000.- for the year 2008. Remuneration per person (Baht) Group 1 - Chairman (Mr. Dhanin Chearavanont) - Independent Directors who are also the Chairman of the Committee (Mr.Vitthya Vejjajiva and Mr. Narong Srisa-an)
3,600,000 3,600,000
Total Group 2 - Independent Directors who are also Committee members (Dr. Kosol Petchsuwan and Mr. Joti Bhokavanij)
Total (Baht)
10,800,000
2,400,000
Total Group 3 - Vice Chairman (Mr. Sumet Jiaravanon, Dr. Ajva Taulananda, Mr. Chaleo Souvannakitti and Mr. Athueck Asvanund)
4,800,000
1,800,000
Total
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Remuneration per person (Baht) Group 4 - Directors - (Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont, Mr. Soopakij Chearavanont, Mr. Chatchaval Jiaravanon, Mr. Vichaow Rakphongphairoj, Mr. Umroong Sanphasitvong, Mr. Harald Link, Mr. Norbert Vay and Mr. Jens B. Bessai ) - (Dr. Lee G. Lam (1st Jan – 28 th Apr ’08)) - (Mr.Narong Chearavanont (29 th Apr ’08 – 31st Dec ‘ 08))
1,200,000 393,333 806,667
Total Grand Total
(1.2)
Total (Baht)
10,800,000 33,600,000
Remuneration of Executive Officers
The top eight executives received remuneration totaling Baht 106.60 million for the year 2008 (January to December) comprising of salary, performance pay, provident fund and other benefits. (2) Other Compensation Other compensation received by Directors and Executive Officers of the Company are as provided for under the Employee Stock Option Plan 6 Project, namely: (2.1)
Employee Stock Option Plan 2006 (ESOP 2007)
(2.2)
Employee Stock Option Plan 2006 (ESOP 2006)
(2.3)
Employee Stock Option Plan 2005 (ESOP 2005)
(2.3)
Employee Stock Option Plan 2004 (ESOP 2004)
(2.4)
Employee Stock Option Plan 2003 (ESOP 2003)
(2.5)
Employee Stock Option Plan 2000 (ESOP 2000)
The Company has also disclosed detailed information of 6 ESOP projects under “Capital Structure” regarding “Warrants” and “Obligation in Stock Insurance in the Future”.
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1,875,000
4. Mr. Vichaow
Thothaveesansuk
Nantapatsiri
Phianpattanawit
Dej-Udom
7. Mr. Adhiruth
8. Mr. Thiti
9. Mr. Songtham
10.Mr. Noppadol
4.93 3.68 3.68 3.68 2.63
1,875,000
1,400,000
1,400,000
1,400,000
1,000,000
0.79
4.93
4.93
3.68
800,000
1,600,000
1,600,000
1,600,000
2,000,000
300,000
1,600,000
3,200,000
-
-
No. of warrants
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500,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
350,000
1,000,000
1,900,000
-
-
No. of warrants
2.66
5.33
5.33
5.33
6.39
1.86
5.33
10.12
-
-
% of project
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4.44
4.44
4.44
5.55
0.83
4.44
8.88
-
-
% of project
Warrants under ESOP 2006
Remark: *Equity warrants under the ESOP 2003 Project lapsed on 16th June 2008.
Asvanund
6. Mr. Athueck
5. Mr. Chatchaval Jiaravanon
300,000
1,875,000
3. Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont
Rakphongphairoj
1,400,000
Chearavanont
2. Mr. Soopakij
-
project
-
warrants
Taulananda
% of
No. of
ESOP 2007
Warrants under
1. Dr. Ajva
Name
Details of warrants allotted to Directors and Executive Officers under ESOP Plan
True Corporation Public Company Limited
494,422
1,277,890
1,277,890
1,277,890
1,331,136
1,277,890
1,277,890
2,434,077
-
-
No. of warrants
2.59
6.69
6.69
6.69
6.97
6.69
6.69
12.74
-
-
% of project
Warrants under ESOP 2004
487,463
-
-
850,404
2,021,470
1,940,611
1,617,176
3,696,402
-
-
No. of warrants
2.45
-
-
4.28
10.18
9.77
8.14
18.61
-
-
% of project
Warrants under ESOP 2003*
-
-
-
-
5,320,000
4,130,000
2,800,000
6,510,000
4,130,000
2,240,000
No. of warrants
9
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12
-
-
-
-
14.38
11.16
7.57
17.60
11.16
6.06
% of project
Warrants under ESOP 2000
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
9.3 Corporate Governance Report
(Note This matter was already approved by the previous Board meeting which was held on 27 February 2009) The Company fully recognizes the importance of corporate governance and established its Good Corporate Governance policy in 2002. This is regularly modified to take account of changes in the Company’s business. It is also kept in line with corporate governance-related laws and regulations issued by the Stock Exchange of Thailand to international standards. True has two levels of corporate governance oversight by the Board of Directors and by management. The Board of Directors has established the Corporate Governance Committee which comprises Mr. Narong Srisa-an, Mr. Vitthya Vejjajiva, Dr. Ajva Taulananda, Dr. Kosol Petchsuwan, Mr. Joti Bhokavanij and Mr Jens B. Bessai. Corporate governance at management level is overseen by the CEO and other senior executives. In 2008, the Company carried out its operations according to the corporate governance policy as follows:
Section 1 Rights of Shareholders 1. The Board of Directors recognizes the rights of shareholders and treats its shareholders in a fair and equitable manner. The corporate governance policy indicates that the Company – as much as possible – takes the rights of shareholders into consideration without being limited to the rights specified only by law. 2. In the year 2008, the Company held two shareholder meetings: the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders (the “AGM”) for the year 2008 on April 29, 2008 and the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders No. 1/2551 on December 19, 2008. For the convenience of shareholders, the meetings were scheduled on a working day during working hours (at 2 pm) and held in Bangkok where transportation is convenient. 3. The Company sends shareholders an invitation letter to inform them of dates, times, locations, meeting agendas and the background to issues which shareholders are being asked to vote on, and rules and regulations for the meeting and its voting processes. This information is provided to shareholders in the notice of meeting in accordance with the legally required advance period. Information is explained in detail so a reader who has no background knowledge of the topic will still be able to easily understand it. All information regarding shareholder meetings has been posted on the Company’s website around 3-4 weeks in advance before notice of the meetings is sent out, so that shareholders can study all information prior to receiving the notice.
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4. The Company’s policy prohibits any action that could be considered to violate a shareholder’s right to access information on the shareholder meeting. Shareholders can make advance inquiries about information they do not understand or submit advance questions to the Company’s Investor Relations Department on 0-2699-2515 or to the Company Secretary Department on 0-2643-0076. 5. The Company encourages shareholders’ participation and voting in meetings at no charge. Any action that could be considered to violate their right to attend meetings is prohibited. 6. The Company has streamlined its procedures for attending and voting at meetings. The chairman of the meeting ensures there is appropriate time set aside for discussion and encourages shareholders to express their opinions and ask questions related to the Company’s operations. Moreover, after the meeting directors meet with shareholders in person and provide them with an opportunity to ask any questions they may not want to ask during the meeting.
Section 2 Equitable Treatment of Shareholders 1. The Company allows shareholders who cannot attend meetings to cast a proxy vote. Shareholders must submit a proxy form to the Company Secretary Department before the meeting so it can be verified. 2. The Company encourages the use of proxy forms on which shareholders can specify their voting preferences. The proxy forms are attached together with the invitation letter to the shareholder meeting. The Company provides options for shareholders to appoint two independent directors as their proxy (with their background information provided). 3.
The Company allows minority shareholders to propose any issues to be added to the meeting agenda as well as submitting nominations for directors in advance by using the form provided by the Company and sending it by registered mail to the Company from December 1, 2007 to January 31, 2008 for the 2008 AGM. The Company posted the above proposals on its website and through the SET’s electronic media. Nevertheless, shareholders did not propose any issues or nomination for directors.
4. For the sake of transparency and historical record, the Company encourages the use of voting cards. The Company also arranges for an independent law office to verify the vote counting. The voting cards will be kept as evidence if there is any argument after the meeting. 5. The Company allows shareholders to vote on individual nominees.
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6. The Company’s code of conduct covers inside information and insider trading, as well as the use of applicable laws to monitor and prevent the personal use of confidential Company information by management and related persons. Material information which has not yet been disclosed is kept confidential, apart from disclosure to the relevant senior management of the Company. Directors and senior management must report purchases, sales, transfers and assignations of securities issued by the Company to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) within three working days of the transaction’s execution, and provide a copy of this report to the Company for its records and incorporation in its regular report to the Board of Directors. In the year 2008, there were no Board members or executives violating this practice. 7. In the year 2008, there were no Board members or executives violating the rule on conflict of interest in proposed Company transactions. 8. The Company has measures and procedures for approving the entering into connected transactions in compliance with legal obligations including the Rules and Regulations of the Capital Market Supervisory Board and the Stock Exchange of Thailand. In the year 2008 the Board of Directors approved the “Rules of Entering into Related Party Transactions” by improving the existing guideline to comply with the Securities and Exchange Act (No. 4) B.E. 2551. In the year 2008, the Company strictly followed the rules concerning entering into connected transactions. All connected transactions that occurred in the year 2008 have been disclosed in its annual report and annual registration statement (Form 56-1) under the topic “Connected Transaction”.
Section 3 Role of Stakeholders 1. The Board of Directors recognizes the importance of acknowledging the rights of all stakeholders and their ability to positively influence the Company’s conduct and activities, and vice versa. Accordingly, the Company has established a “Code of Conduct” covering employees and stakeholders which includes: Employees i
The right to privacy and the right to be protected from any violation of that privacy
i
The right to receive fair and equal treatment
i
The right to fair and equal employment such as the right to take leave and to receive fringe benefits, and the opportunity to be promoted, to transfer to other work units, and to receive performance assessments
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Customers i
The right to receive fair and equal treatment
i
The right to receive full and efficient service from the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employees
i
The right to receive quality goods and highly efficient service
i
The right to protection of confidential information
Suppliers and dealers (business partners) i
The right to receive fair and equal treatment
i
The right to protection of confidential information
i
The right to be treated honestly and reliably
i
The right to information on relevant laws, regulations and policies
i
The right to fair competition
Creditors i
The right to be treated honestly in accordance with terms and conditions of all agreements under relevant law and regulations
i
The right to receive correct and complete financial information
i
The right to receive payments owing, as well as safeguarding all guaranteed assets given as security
Investors i
The right to receive fair and equal treatment
i
The right to be treated with the best intentions of the management to operate the business with their best knowledge, skills, and honesty
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The right to be protected from the use of insider information for pursuing private interests
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The right to regulate, monitor and punish according to laws and regulation and the government agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standard practice.
2. The Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Internal Audit Department reports directly to, and is accountable to, the Audit Committee. The Company provides opportunities for its employees to address their concerns directly to this department or the Audit Committee.
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3. In the year 2008, the Board of Directors has approved a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy which is available on the Company’s website. The Company operates its business while taking into consideration environmental and social matters and is focused on promoting a knowledge-based society as a path to sustainable development for Thailand. The Company places emphasis on using modern telecommunications technology to develop educational projects which help with the development of youth and underprivileged children in Thai society. Over the year 2008 True undertook a comprehensive program of CSR activities including the following: CSR categories: EN:
Environment
SU:
Suppliers
GO:
Governance and Ethical Practice
SH:
Shareholders and Investors
CO:
Community
EM:
Employees
CU:
Customers
Environment No. 1
Activities during 2008 True joined the Bangkok Metropolitan
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SU
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EM
Administration in a “Green Bangkok Wi-Fi” campaign. The availability of 15,000 Wi-Fi hotspots aims to encourage Internet usage in order to reduce energy consumption and enhance the quality of city life. 2
The True Youth Camp to Fight Global Warming 2008 brought together young people to create projects in their communities to fight global warming.
3
The True Young Producer Award saw university students produce a TV commercial on the global warming-related theme of “Use technology wisely to reduce energy consumption.”
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The 2008 Nature Conservation Photography Contest was organized under the theme of “Precious Wildlife and Valued Forest Helping Relive Global Warming.” The awards ceremony was presided over by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
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No.
Activities during 2008
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5
The Electricity Conservation in True Tower
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project carried out by the Energy Conservation Working Group (True Properties) tested motion sensors and reed switches for automatic switching in areas that do not need constant lighting. This project helped save electricity consumption by 75% per year and also created awareness among employees about reducing energy consumption for the environment. 6
Trueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy saving efforts were rewarded when its subsidiary, Wire & Wireless, was recognized at the Thailand Energy Awards 2008 as an outstanding company in the fields of energy conservation and alternative energy development.
Governance and Ethical Practice No. 7
Activities during 2008
EN
GO
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SU
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True provided cooperation to the Stock
SH
EM
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Exchange of Thailand (SET) by participating in the 2008 business continuity plan tests. Held twice this year, the exercise aimed to ensure that should the SETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main computer system be unable to provide full services, operations can be switched to a backup system.
Community No. 8
Activities during 2008 True provided 35,600 hours of Internet
EN
GO
CO
CU
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SU
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access to the Setsatian School for the Deaf Under the Royal Patronage of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and the Thai Deaf Club.
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No. 9
Activities during 2008 True provided SMS Call Center and True
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GO
CO
CU
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X
SU
SH
EM
Care Chat services for the deaf allowing them to contact True agents without using an interpreter. 10
True’s Plook Panya project continued to
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provide TrueVisions’ satellite dishes to rural schools so that underprivileged children can enjoy educational programming. In addition, the website www.plookpanya.com was established as a communications hub for teachers and students to share ideas and experiences. 11
True, Assumption University (ABAC) and
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more than 50 educational institutes nationwide launched the “Dummy Company” project. This initiative provides the opportunity for students to build imaginary business organizations. 12
A free community website,
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X
www.helplink.net, was launched by True giving links to 14 foundations providing free assistance and advisory services. The foundations all provide assistance on issues such as health, serious illness and locating missing people as well as give support and advice in the event of a disaster. The website acts as a channel through which people can support those in need by donating money or necessities as well as giving encouragement. 13
True collaborated with United Nations
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ESCAP to create awareness among the Thai public via SMS about International Peace Day (21 September 2008). This was part of an international campaign to raise awareness through global text messaging.
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Activities during 2008
14
True Internet provided an online computer
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CU
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X
X
X
SU
SH
EM
course entitled “Microsoft e-Learning @ True” to its corporate customers (educational institutes, state enterprises and private companies). 15
Future Gamer, a subsidiary of True and the Office of Narcotics Control Board, held a seminar for parents about online games and how they affect children.
16
True Internet Data Center received
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ISO/IEC 20000 certification (a standard specifically aimed at IT Service Management) and became the first Thai company to receive ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certification (a standard for information security management). 17
True Internet held a seminar on the
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Computer Crime Act B.E. 2550 to give businesses better understanding of how to comply with the recent law. Schedule to be enforced in 2007, the Act was postponed for one year so that businesses had sufficient time to make necessary changes to their data storage systems. 18
True has developed an online interpretation system for Ratchasuda College of Mahidol University as part of its efforts to build a network for the deaf, helping them communicate with anyone. The online interpretation system will be installed in locations such as banks or hospitals where the services of a sign language interpreter will be made available through a webcam to help the deaf communicate.
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A True representative shared the Company’s experiences of providing opportunities for the physically handicapped to access communication technology at an international conference held by the Royal Institute of Thailand in collaboration with the UN.
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Suppliers No.
Activities during 2008
EN
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True started an initiative whereby asking
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SH
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for the cooperation of SIM merchandisers to reduce the size of SIM cards to a halfcard SIM in order to reduce CO2 emissions. 21
True held meetings with 3G equipment suppliers Huawei and ZTE to discuss the energy-saving and pollution-free qualities of telecommunications equipment.
Shareholders and Investors No. 22
Activities during 2008
EN
GO
CO
CU
SU
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100 one-on-one meetings with investors / brokers in 2008.
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Quarterly group meetings with retail
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broker in 2008. 24
Road show for investors: USA/UK.
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25
Participation in Citi’s Asean
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Mini-Conference, UK. 26
Participation in 4th Annual Thailand Focus
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2008, held by CLSA and SET.
Employees No. 27
Activities during 2008
EN
GO
CO
CU
SU
SH
EM X
True collaborated with several top academic institutions to help its employees with furthering their education and self-development leading to service excellence. Two programs were launched: a four-year MBA (Thai program) in “Service and Retail Management” with Bangkok University, and a four-year MBA program (in English) with Assumption University (ABAC).
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True and its employees participated in
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numerous charitable projects including donating necessities to help flood victims, as well as other projects nationwide to help the needy and the underprivileged in society.
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Section 4 Disclosure and Transparency 1.
The Company discloses financial and non-financial information (as required by SET regulations) accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely and transparent manner through various channels including the SET and the Company’s website, in Thai and English. All disclosed information is updated regularly. The Company also posts on its website detailed information for analysts and investors such as a graphical summary of financial results showing core business performance, comparative balance sheets, investor news, etc.
2.
The Company provides a summary of the Corporate Governance Policy approved by its Board and corporate governance practice through various channels such as the annual report and website.
3.
The Company provides a statement of the Board’s responsibilities concerning the Company’s financial report. This statement is presented alongside the auditor’s report in the Company’s annual report.
4.
The Company discloses the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors and its committees, the total number of meetings and the number of meetings each member attends, as well as the results of tasks performed during the year in the annual report and in shareholder meeting notices, according to SET and the SEC regulations.
5.
The Company paid Directors remuneration in the year 2008 according to rates approved by shareholders at the 2008 AGM, which are the same rates approved by the 2007 AGM and which have not changed since 2002. Remuneration of Directors is paid on a monthly basis as follows: Chairman
Baht 300,000 per month
Honorary Chairman
Baht 200,000 per month
Vice Chairman
Baht 150,000 per month
Director
Baht 100,000 per month
Any Director being an employee of the Company shall receive the Director’s remuneration in addition to his or her salary as an employee. Independent Directors who hold a position on a Committee shall receive remuneration as follows: Independent Directors who are also the Chairman of a Committee
Baht 300,000 per month
Independent Directors who are also member of a Committee
Baht 200,000 per month
Remuneration of Independent Directors who are not members of a Committee, and directors who are not Independent Directors shall remain the same.
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6.
In the year 2008, the Company paid senior executives remuneration according to their contributions and responsibilities, comparable with that paid by other companies in the same industry.
7.
The Company discloses details of remuneration of Directors and senior executives, including the nature and amount of payment, in its annual report and Form 56-1.
8.
The Company has an Investor Relations Department to communicate with the public fairly and equitably. Investors can contact Investor Relations by phone at 0-2699-2515 or by e-mail at ir_office@truecorp.co.th. In the year 2008, Investor Relations held analyst and investor meetings following the release of the Company’s quarterly results as well as analyst conference calls after major Company announcements, allowing investors and analysts to put questions to Company executives. The Company also held road shows to meet with local and international investors while Company executives met with retail investors on a regular basis. Section 5 Responsibilities of the Board
1. Board Structure 1.1
The Board of Directors consists of four executive directors and 14 non-executive directors. Independent directors make up 22 percent of the total number. The Company has disclosed each director’s background in its annual report and Form 56-1 and on its website at www.truecorp.co.th
1.2
The term of service for each director is clearly stated in the Company’s corporate governance policy and Articles of Association which are in accordance with legal requirements.
1.3
The Company has specified the details of independent directors’ qualifications in its annual report and Form 56-1. Mr. Joti Bhokavanij who serves as the Independent Director and Audit Committee member has an accounting and finance background.
1.4
The Company details the background and position of each member of the Board in its Form 56-1. Shareholders can download this information from the SET website at www.set.or.th or from the Company website at www.truecorp.co.th.
1.5
Board policy specifies that directorships held in other companies by the Company’s senior executives must be disclosed to their superiors.
1.6
The Chairman of the Board is a non-executive director and the CEO is not the same person as the Chairman. The roles and responsibilities of the Chairman are in accordance with the law. The roles and responsibilities of the CEO are determined by the Board of Directors.
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The Company Secretary serves the Board of Directors by providing advice on laws and regulations related to the Board, helping organize the Board’s activities, and monitoring compliance with the Board’s resolutions. The Company Secretary also meets with counterparts from other listed companies from time to time to discuss best practice.
2. Committees 2.1
As well as the Audit Committee established by the Company according to SET regulations, the Board of Directors has established the following committees to reflect good corporate governance: The Compensation and Nominating Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board of Director regarding the compensation of directors and CEO; and the nomination of directors of the Company. The Finance Committee is responsible for assisting the Board of Directors to review and monitor the Company’s financial management. The Corporate Governance Committee assists the Board of Directors to establish and review the Company’s corporate governance policy as well as making sure that the Company has a sound and appropriate corporate governance practice. Shareholders can download the information regarding each committee, such as responsibilities and name lists, from the Company’s website at www.truecorp.co.th. The Company has also specified the details of committee members, numbers of meetings attended and committees’ reports in its annual report.
2.2
So that the committees can perform their duties transparently, independently, and at the same time effectively, their membership comprises independent directors, creditor-nominated directors and non-executive directors.
3. Roles and Responsibilities of the Board 3.1 The Board of Directors reviews and approves key business matters such as the vision and mission of the Company, strategy, financial targets, risks, major plans of action and budget. The Board monitors the performance of management to ensure their efficiency and effectiveness. The Board also embraces the philosophy of Sufficiency Economy which calls for sustainability, moderation (i.e. realizing the actual capability of the Company), reasonableness and self-immunity as well as doing business in an honest, cautious and prudent manner. 3.2 The Board sets and approves a written corporate governance policy for the Company and reviews the policy and its compliance at least once a year.
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The Board of Directors ensures that a written code of business conduct is in place so that all directors, executives and employees understand the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ethical standards for doing business. Compliance with the code is closely monitored by the Board.
3.4
The Board of Directors considers transactions involving conflicts of interest thoroughly. It follows clear guidelines on approving such transactions so that they are conducted in the best interests of the Company and all shareholders. The person who has an interest in the transaction does not participate in the decisionmaking process. The Board also monitors compliance with the regulations regarding criteria, procedures and disclosure of transactions involving conflicts of interest.
3.5
The Board of Directors ensures that internal control systems are in place, including financial, compliance and policy controls, and reviews the system at least annually. The Board also assigns the Audit Committee to monitor the independent audit and report on the system.
3.6
The Company runs a risk management system covering operational and financial risk as well as maintaining internal auditing using a Risk-Based Audit Approach. To manage operational risk the Company has established the BCP Steering Committee to develop and maintain a business continuity plan. The Company has also established a Crisis Management Team to support significant business operations of the Company which may face a crisis, by implementing and managing a crisis response. To manage financial risk, the Company has a financial management policy to mitigate risks arising from fluctuations in currency exchange rates. This policy includes entering into forward foreign exchange contracts, negotiating payment terms for foreign currency settlements on an individual transaction basis, and negotiating with foreign suppliers to share foreign exchange exposure, etc.
4. Board Meetings 4.1
The Company sets its meeting schedule in advance and notifies each director of this schedule. However, in an emergency the Company can also call for an additional Board meeting.
4.2
In the year 2008 the Company held six Board meetings respectively which are appropriate to the obligations and responsibilities of the Board and the nature of the Company during the year.
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4.3
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The Chairman and/or Vice Chairman of the Board and the CEO jointly set the agenda for each Board meeting. Moreover, each Board member is free to suggest agenda items.
4.4
Meeting documents are sent to each director before the meeting. These documents are concise but contain all relevant information. Any confidential issues are discussed during the meeting.
4.5
The Chairman of the Board allocates enough time for the meeting to receive full presentations from management and host comprehensive discussions by directors.
4.6
The Board is able to access additional information, under a prearranged agreement, via the CEO, the Company Secretary and/or the executive designated as a contact person.
4.7
Top executives attend Board meetings to detail the issues that they are directly responsible for.
5. Board Self Assessment 5.1
The Board of Directors make self-assessment on a yearly basis.
6. Remuneration 6.1
Board members’ remuneration is comparable of other directors in the Company’s industry, and reflects the experience, obligations, range of work, accountability, responsibilities and contributions of each director. Members of the Board with greater responsibilities, such as independent directors who also hold committee memberships, are paid more. In the year 2008 the Company disclosed the remuneration of each director in its annual report and Form 56-1.
6.2
Remuneration of the CEO and top executives is set in accordance with Board policy, within the limits approved by shareholders (for the types of remuneration that require such approval). Executives’ salaries, performance pay, and other long-term compensation reflect the Company’s performance and that of each executive.
6.3
The Compensation and Nominating Committee appraises the performance of the CEO annually to set his compensation. The basis of the appraisal is agreed upon by the CEO ahead of the evaluation. The criteria are objective, including financial performance, long-term strategic performance, career development planning, etc. The results of the appraisal are then presented to the Board for approval. The Chairman of the Board or a senior director communicates the evaluation results to the CEO.
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7. Board and Management Training 7.1
The Company encourages and facilitates training for all internal parties who have a role in corporate governance, including directors, members of the Audit Committee, executives, the Company Secretary, etc. Training – either internal or external – enables them to continuously improve their performances.
7.2
In the year 2008 the Company had one new Director. To be in line with the Company’s policy, the new Director received material and information beneficial for fulfilling their duties. The Company also provides an introduction to the Company’s various businesses and business direction for the new Director.
9.4 Insider Trading Policy The Board of Directors is aware of the importance of protecting the Company from personal insider trading. The Company has a code of conduct regarding inside information and insider trading, as well as the use of applicable laws to monitor and prevent the personal use of confidential Company information by management and related persons. In addition, the Company has a policy of strict compliance to its requirement that Directors and senior management who have gained inside information on the Company by virtue of their positions do not use that information in any way that violates their responsibilities to the Company and its Shareholders. Material information which has not yet been disclosed is kept confidential, apart from disclosure to the relevant Director and senior management of the Company. Directors and senior management must report purchases, sales, transfers and assignations of securities issued by the Company to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) within three working days of the transaction’s execution, and provide a copy of this report to the Company for its records and incorporation in its regular report to the Board of Directors. In this regard, Directors and senior management are required to submit an accurate report on the securities holder within the required period. This will be deemed one of the material obligations which senior management of the Company need to be aware of and need to meet. This gives confidence to Directors and senior management that the business is being managed and developed in a manner which is trustworthy, clear and transparent, and which is consistent with measurements related to Good Corporate Governance Policy. It also provides shareholders, including general investors, with confidence in the Company’s senior management.
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
9.5 Personnel As of 31st December 2008, the total number of employees was as follows: Work Group and Classification Management Service Area & Network Operation
No. of Employees 77 1,820
Marketing & Sales
980
Information Technology
256
Customer Services
478
Finance & Accounting
237
Support
300 Total
4,148
Source: The Company Remuneration for the Company’s Employees Remuneration
 Monthly Salary  Annual Performance Pay: between zero and 4 times the monthly salary, subject to the Company’s performance and financial status.  Retirement: the employee must be aged 60 years or can take early retirement with agreement between the Company and the employee. Severance pay will be paid accord to the labor law. In 2008, the total remuneration for employees was approximately Baht 2,570 million comprising of wages, salaries, social security cost, provident fund and other benefit. Other Compensation & Benefits
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Health Plans and Employee Welfare
 In-house clinic  Annual Medical Check-up  New Employees’ Medical Check-up  Group Health Insurance  Group Accident Insurance  Group life Insurance  Social Security Fund  Provident Fund
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Annual Leave x The employee shall be entitled to paid annual leave of 10, 12 or 15 working days per calendar year dependent on the seniority of their position or their number of years of service as follows: o
Assistant Director or equivalent level and upwards: 15 working days
o
Below Assistant Director or equivalent level: Past probation to less than 3 years
10 working days
3 years upwards to less than 5 years
12 working days
5 years upwards
15 working days
Employee Training and Development Employee Training and Development Policy The main focus of Learning Center and people development is on true competencies. These competencies are the cornerstone of the individual and professional development and career opportunities for the employees. We provide various learning options for the continual development to help the employees fulfill their current assignments and prepare them towards their career goals. The people development will ultimately strengthen the organizational performance. The other major roles of Learning Center, beyond the employee training and development programs provider, are the roles of change agent and business partner to every department. Learning Center acts as the change agent by being the change facilitator, who gives support to the company’s new strategies and directions and encourages all employees to address highly complex challenges. At the same time, Learning Center is the business partner to every department. Together with each department, Learning Center designs and develops the appropriate series of training and development programs to match with each department’s business roadmap and render all necessary endorsement to them. There are approximately 300 – 400 in-house training programs per year. In 2008, the training manday reached 35,561, with the budget of 37 million baht. The core competency program includes courses such as 4Cs Corporate Culture, Effective Communication, Planning to Increase Work Efficiency and Effective Self Development, etc. The executive development program includes courses such as Core Skills for Leader, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Change Management, etc. The core business and new technologies program includes courses such as 3G Technology, GPRS & EDGE, Broadband Network, NGN Network, VOIP Technology, Datacommunication and Networking. Also, we provide safety program for technicians and engineers. In the part of the commercial and customer service program for sales, customer service officers and technicians, there are courses such as True Product and Services, Service Excellence, Managing Your Image, etc.
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10. INTERNAL CONTROLS After an assessment of the Company’s internal controls with the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors has an opinion that the Company’s internal controls are adequate and suitable. Moreover, the external auditor did not identify any findings in respect of the Company’s internal controls which would be considered to be material weaknesses that could have a material impact on the financial statements. The Board also emphasized the development of the Company’s Corporate Governance in order to help improve the internal controls within the Company on a continuing basis.
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CPG is a major shareholder of the Company.
1. Company 1.1 Charoen Pokphand Group of companies (CPG)
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Relationship
Company Name
Coin distribution service and service other
Communication equipment
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TRUETN: Connected Transactions
Development purchasing system Other services
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Office rental and related services
-
Purchase : - Commission from public phone
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Sale : - Sale of Lan Network
Details of transactions
30,878
43,886
12,000
22,287
1,287
5,684
918
2008 (Baht’000)
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-
-
-
-
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11
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1
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business at rate 5-10% of connected revenues. The transactions arose in ordinary course of business at the rate of Baht 200 – 220 per square metre per month for rental and Baht 220 – 520 per square metre per month for service. The maturity are normally in the year and are allowed to be renewed. The transactions arose in ordinary course of business. The transactions arose in ordinary course of business. The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that the Company proposed to the third party. The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that the Company proposed to the third party.
Rationale and necessity
i) During 2008, the Company carried out the transaction with subsidiaries, associate, joint ventures and related companies as disclosed in financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2008 (Note 13). The significant connected transactions of the Company and subsidiaries that carried out with associate and related companies are as follows:
11. CONNECTED TRANSACTIONS
True Corporation Public Company Limited
True Internet Data Center Co., Ltd. (TIDC)
Asia Infonet Co., Ltd. (AI)
KSC Commercial Internet Co., Ltd. (KSC)
1.3
1.4
1.5
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NEC Corporation (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (NEC)
1.2
Company Name
The Company indirectly holds 37.80% in KSC’s equity interest.
The Company indirectly holds 65.00% in AI’s equity interest.
The Company indirectly holds 70.00% in TIDC’s equity interest and related through directorships, i.e. Mr. Chatchaval Jiaravanon.
The Company indirectly holds 9.62% in NEC’s equity interest and related through directorship, i.e. Mr. Chatchaval Jiaravanon.
Relationship
True Corporation Public Company Limited
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Purchase : - Rebate
Purchase : - Rebate
6,862
3,407
5,364
Other service
2,918
269
101
121
2008 (Baht’000)
Purchase : - Internet server rental
Purchase : - Repair and maintenance network services. Sale : - Accessories and services related to fixed line
Sale : - Engineering and management service in associate with DDN
Details of transactions
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-
-
-
-
-
-
11
-
2
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that the Company proposed to the third party.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that the Company proposed to the third party.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business at the rate of Baht 810,536.60 per month. The maturity are normally in the year and are allowed to be renewed. The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that the Company proposed to the third party.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business, net of discount rate.
Rationale and necessity
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
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2.2
True Internet Data Center Co., Ltd. (TIDC)
Company Name
The Company indirectly holds 70.00% in TIDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equity interest and BITCO is the cellular telephone operator which the Company directly holds 74.28% and indirectly holds 2.93% of its equity interest. These companies are related through directorships, i.e. Mr. Songtham Phianpattanawit.
Relationship
Details of transactions
Commission from refill card and other service Telephone
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Sale : - Other services
-
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3,801
181,843
214,407
-
-
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2008 (Bahtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;000) 2. Bangkok Inter Teletech Group of companies (BITCO) (The Company directly and indirectly holds 77.21%) 2.1 Charoen Pokphand Group CPG is a major shareholder Sale : of Companies (CPG) of the Company. BITCO is - Sales of mobile handset 10,650 the cellular telephone and accessories operator which the Company directly holds - Refill Card 3,830,129 74.28% and indirectly holds 2.93% of its equity interest. Purchase : - Office rental and related 29,848 services
True Corporation Public Company Limited
11
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3
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that the Company proposed to the third party.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business at the rate of Baht 816,988 per month. The maturity are normally in 3 years and are allowed to renewed. The transactions arose in ordinary course of business. The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that BITCO proposed to the third party. The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that BITCO proposed to the third party.
Rationale and necessity
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Relationship
Details of transactions
TRUETN: Connected Transactions
The Company indirectly Purchase : holds 70.00% in Bboyd’s - Content equity interest and BITCO is the cellular telephone operator which the Company directly holds 74.28% and indirectly holds 2.93% of its equity interest. These companies are related through directorships, i.e. Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont. 3. True Multimedia Co., Ltd. (TM) (The Company indirectly holds 91.08%) 3.1 Asia Infonet Co., Ltd. The Company indirectly Sale : (AI) holds 91.08% in TM’s - Digital Data Network equity interest and 65.00% services in AI’s equity interest. These companies are related through directorship, i.e. Mr. Taj Bussadeegarn and Mr. Non Ingkutanon. 3.2 KSC Commercial Internet The Company indirectly Sale : Co., Ltd. (KSC) holds 91.08% in TM’s - Digital Data Network equity interest and 37.80% services in KSC’s equity interest. These companies are related through directorship, i.e. Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont and Mr. Non Ingkutanon.
2.3
Company Name
True Corporation Public Company Limited
4
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that the Company proposed to the third party.
10,684
-
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that the Company proposed to the third party.
-
6,005
11
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
-
Rationale and necessity
2,576
2008 (Baht’000)
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Internet Data Center Co., Ltd. (TIDC)
3.4
The Company indirectly holds 70.00% in TIDC’s equity interest and 91.08% in TM’s equity interest.
CPG is a major shareholder of the Company. The Company indirectly holds 91.08% in TM’s equity interest.
Relationship
Part II
4.2
KSC Commercial Internet Co., Ltd. (KSC)
The Company directly holds 99.99% in TI’s equity interest and indirectly holds 37.80% in KSC’s equity interest.
12,287
Purchase : - Rental network
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3,658
sale : - Internet services
-
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11
-
5
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that TI proposed to the third party.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business at the rate of Baht 149,688 per month. The maturity are normally in the year and are allowed to be renewed.
18,960
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that TI proposed to the third party.
-
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that the Company proposed to the third party.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that the Company proposed to the third party.
-
1,253
Purchase : - Revenue sharing
-
-
-
Rationale and necessity
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
6,196
1,082
6
38,659
2008 (Baht’000)
Sale : - Internet services
Purchase : - Other services
Sale : - Digital Data Network services
Details of transactions
4. True Internet Co., Ltd. (TI) (The Company directly holds 99.99%) 4.1 Charoen Pokphand Group CPG is a major shareholder Sale: of companies (CPG) of the Company. The - Internet services Company directly holds 99.99% in TI’s equity Purchase : interest. - Office rental and related services
Charoen Pokphand Group of companies (CPG)
3.3
Company Name
True Corporation Public Company Limited
True Internet Data Center Co., Ltd. (TIDC)
NC True Co., Ltd. (NC True)
4.4
4.5
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Asia Infonet Co., Ltd. (AI)
4.3
Company Name
The Company directly holds 99.99% in TI’s equity interest and indirectly holds 65.00% in AI’s equity interest. These Companies are related through directorships, i.e. Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom. The Company directly holds 99.99% in TI’s equity interest and indirectly holds 70.00% in TIDC’s equity interest. These companies are related through directorships, i.e. Mr. Vasu Khunvasi. The Company directly holds 99.99% in TI’s equity interest and 40.00% in NC True’s equity interest. These companies are related through directorships, i.e. Mr.Suphachai Chearavanont and Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom.
Relationship
True Corporation Public Company Limited
2,000
Purchase : - Advertising
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1,915
18,401
Purchase : - Revenue sharing
sale : - Internet services
4,749
250,954
2008 (Baht’000)
sale : - Internet services
Purchase : - Corporate internet services
Details of transactions
-
-
-
-
-
11
-
6
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that TI proposed to the third party.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that TI proposed to the third party.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
Rationale and necessity
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Relationship
Details of transactions
Part II
NC True Co., Ltd. (NC TRUE)
TRUETN: Connected Transactions
The Company directly holds Sale : 40.00% in NC True’s equity - Office rental and related interest and indirectly holds services 99.99% in TP’s equity interest. 5.3 True Internet Data The Company indirectly Sale : Center Co., Ltd. (TIDC) holds 99.99% in TP’s - Office rental and related equity interest and 70.00% services in TIDC’s equity interest. These companies are related through directorships, i.e. Mr. Chatchaval Jiaravanon. 6. True Leasing Co., Ltd. (TLS) (The Company directly holds 99.99%) Charoen Pokphand Group CPG is a major shareholder Sale : of Companies (CPG) of the Company. The - Vehicle rental and related Company directly holds services 99.99% in TLS’s equity interest.
5.2
5. True Properties Co., Ltd. (TP) (The Company indirectly holds 99.99%) 5.1 Charoen Pokphand Group CPG is a major shareholder Sale : of Companies (CPG) of the Company. The - Office rental and related Company indirectly holds services 99.99% in TP’s equity interest. Purchase : - Other services
Company Name
True Corporation Public Company Limited
7
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business at the rate of Baht 15,000 per unit per month. The maturity are normally in 3 years basis.
307,715
-
The transaction arose in ordinary course of business at the rate of Baht 455 per square metre. The maturity are normally in one year and are allowed to be renewed.
-
4,991
11
The transaction arose in ordinary course of business at the rate of Baht 455 per square metre. The maturity are normally in one year and are allowed to be renewed.
-
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
-
1,925
5,484
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business at the rate of Baht 455 per square metre. The maturity are normally in 3 years and are allowed to be renewed.
-
Rationale and necessity
9,383
2008 (Baht’000)
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
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Company Name
Relationship
Details of transactions
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2008 (Baht’000) 7. True Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (TDE) (The Company directly and indirectly holds 99.99%) 7.1 Charoen Pokphand Group CPG is a major shareholder Purchase : of Companies (CPG) of the Company. The - Office rental and related 7,936 Company directly holds services 57.38% and indirectly - Equipment installation 19,061 holds 42.61% in TDE’s equity interest. 7.2 True Internet Data The Company indirectly Purchase: Center Co., Ltd. (TIDC) holds 70.00% in TIDC’s - Internet server rental 7,819 equity interest and directly holds 57.38% and indirectly holds 42.61% in TDE’s equity interest. 8. Asia Wireless Communication Co., Ltd. (AWC) (The Company indirectly holds 99.99%) 8.1 Charoen Pokphand Group CPG is a major shareholder Purchase : of Companies (CPG) of the Company. The - Other services 861 Company indirectly holds 99.99% in AWC’s equity - Telephone 37,958 interest. 8.2 NEC Corporation The Company indirectly Purchase : (Thailand) Co., Ltd. holds 9.62% in NEC’s - Repair and maintenance 7,792 (NEC) equity interest and 99.99% network services in AWC’s equity interest. 9. True Internet Data Center Co., Ltd. (TIDC) (the Company indirectly holds 70.00%) NC True Co., Ltd. The Company indirectly Sale : (NC TRUE) holds 40.00% in NC TRUE’s - Internet server rental and 4,060 equity interest and 70.00% other services in TIDC’s equity interest.
True Corporation Public Company Limited
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business at the rate of Baht 54,000 per unit per month. The maturity are normally in 1 year basis.
-
8
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
-
-
-
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business. The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
-
11
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
-
-
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business. The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
-
Rationale and necessity
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Relationship
Details of transactions
Part II
TRUETN: Connected Transactions
12. True Touch Co., Ltd. (TT) (The Company indirectly holds 99.99%) Charoen Pokphand CPG is a major shareholder Purchase : Group of Companies of the Company. The - Office rental and related (CPG) Company directly holds services 99.99% in TT’s equity interest. 13. True Money Co., Ltd. (TMN) (The Company directly and indirectly holds 99.99%) 13.1 Charoen Pokphand CPG is a major shareholder Purchase : Group of Companies of the Company. The - Commission from cash (CPG) Company directly holds card 49.00% and indirectly holds 51.00% in TMN’s equity interest.
10. True Lifestyle retail Co., Ltd. (TLR) (The Company indirectly holds 99.99%) Charoen Pokphand Group CPG is a major shareholder Purchase : of Companies (CPG) of the Company. The - Purchase of goods Company indirectly holds 99.99% in TLR’s equity interest. 11. True Visions Group of companies (True Visions) (The Company indirectly holds 91.79%) Charoen Pokphand Group CPG is a major shareholder Sale : of Companies (CPG) of the Company. The - Activities sponsorship Company indirectly holds 91.79% in True Visions’s equity interest. Purchase : - Other service
Company Name
True Corporation Public Company Limited
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
203,940
11
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
-
12,529
-
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that True Visions proposed to the third party.
-
66,262
17,785
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
-
Rationale and necessity
10,006
2008 (Baht’000)
-
9
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
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NC True Co., Ltd. (NC TRUE)
Relationship
Details of transactions
TRUETN: Connected Transactions
The Company directly holds Sale : 40.00% in NC TRUE’s equity - Collection agent fee interest and directly holds 49.00% and indirectly holds 51.00% in TMN’s equity interest. These companies are related through directorships, i.e. Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont and Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom. 13.3 True Internet Data Center The Company indirectly holds Purchase: Co., Ltd. (TIDC) 70.00% in TIDC’s equity interest - Internet server rental and directly holds 49.00% and indirectly holds 51.00% in TMN’s equity interest. 14. True Internet Gateway Co., Ltd. (TIG) (The Company directly holds 99.99%) 14.1 KSC Commercial Internet The Company directly holds Sale : Co., Ltd. (KSC) 99.99% in TIG’s equity interest - Internet gateway and indirectly holds 37.80% in transmission service KSC’s equity interest. 14.2 Charoen Pokphand Group of CPG is a major shareholder of the Purchase : Companies (CPG) Company. The Company directly - Office rental and other holds 99.99% in TIG’s equity services interest. 15. True Public Communication Co., Ltd. (TPC) (The Company directly holds 99.94%) Charoen Pokphand Group of CPG is a major shareholder of the Purchase : Companies (CPG) Company. The Company directly - Other service holds 99.94% in TPC’s equity interest.
13.2
Company Name
True Corporation Public Company Limited
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
-
-
1,322
12,127
10
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that TIG proposed to the third party.
16,029
-
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
-
1,169
11
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that TMN proposed to the third party.
-
Rationale and necessity
6,527
2008 (Baht’000)
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Relationship
Details of transactions
Part II
TRUETN: Connected Transactions
16. Wire and Wireless Co., Ltd. (WW) (The Company directly holds 87.50%) 16.1 True Internet Data Center The Company indirectly holds Sale : Co., Ltd. (TIDC) 70.00% in TIDC’s equity interest - Equipment installation and directly holds 87.50% in WW’s equity interest. These companies are related through directorships, i.e. Mr. Chatchaval Jiaravanon and Mr. Songtham Phianpattanawit. 16.2 Charoen Pokphand Group of CPG is a major shareholder of the Purchase : Companies (CPG) Company. The Company directly - Other service holds 87.50% in WW’s equity interest.
Company Name
True Corporation Public Company Limited
-
11
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business.
-
2,042
11
The transactions arose in ordinary course of business that WW proposed to the third party.
-
Rationale and necessity
24,040
2008 (Baht’000)
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
ii)
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Outstanding balances arising from sales of goods and services: Change in outstanding balances arising from sales of goods and services are as follows:
Joint ventures, associates and related companies Asia Infonet Co., Ltd. True Internet Data Center Co., Ltd. KSC Commercial Internet Co., Ltd. BeboydCg Company Limited. NC True Co., Ltd. NEC Corporation (Thailand) Co., Ltd. CP Group of companies Total
iii)
31 December 2007 28,553 6,376 59,600 16,102 20 995,243 1,105,894
Unit : Thousand Baht Increase 31 December (Decrease) 2008 (704) 27,849 14,199 20,575 2,916 62,516 11 11 (10,732) 5,370 80 100 (432,909) 562,334 (427,139) 678,755
Outstanding balances arising from purchases of goods and services: Change in outstanding balances arising from purchases of goods and services are as follows:
Joint ventures, associates and related companies Asia Infonet Co., Ltd. True Internet Data Center Co., Ltd. KSC Commercial Internet Co., Ltd. BeboydCg Company Limited. NC True Co., Ltd. Channel [V] Music (Thailand) Co., Ltd. CP Group of companies NEC Corporation (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Total
iv)
31 December 2007 48,307 9,778 7,969 3,210 3,397 69,046 4 141,711
Unit : Thousand Baht Increase 31 December (Decrease) 2008 4,558 52,865 1,778 11,556 3,628 11,597 (2,835) 375 4,255 7,652 4,350 4,350 (37,925) 31,121 2,223 2,227 (19,968) 121,743
Outstanding balances arising from loans to related parties Change in outstanding balances arising from loans to related parties are as follows:
Related companies KSC Commercial Internet Co., Ltd. BeboydCg Company Limited. Total
31 December 2007 25,880 3,000 28,880
Unit : Thousand Baht Increase 31 December (Decrease) 2008 25,880 3,000 6,000 3,000 31,880
The Company indirectly holds 37.80% in KSCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equity interest.
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
v)
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Outstanding balances arising from loans from a related party Change in outstanding balances arising from loans from a related party are as follows:
Related companies Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW)
31 December 2007 4,597,775
Unit : Thousand Baht Increase 31 December (Decrease) 2008 (1,012,635) 3,585,140
KfW is the only preference shareholder of the Company and holds 15.53% (as of 31st December 2008) of issued and paid-up share capital. The loan from Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau rank pari passu with other secured lenders and carry interest at LIBOR plus a fixed percentage per annum. The loans are secured against various categories of assets. The first repayment was due in September 2006 and the final maturity date will be on 31 December 2011. The related interest expenses were Baht 216.45 million for year ended 31 December 2008. vi)
Commitments The Company has carried the commitment to support a certain subsidiary pertaining to loans agreements entered into by True Move with its creditors. The financial supports are set as follows: 1.
Regulatory sponsor support to governmental authorities arising out the mobile phone concession: where True Move experience cash shortfalls for its normal operation due to regulatory cost, the sponsors shall provide financial support on a quarterly basis for the amount of the shortfall caused by the excess regulatory costs.
2.
General cash deficiency sponsor support: where the cash flows of True Move are insufficient for its normal operations or debt repayments pursuant to the terms of the financing documents with its lenders, the Company will provide financial support to the subsidiary in a total amount no exceeding Baht 7,000.00 million.
Under the terms and conditions of the agreements, the Company and concerned parties must comply with certain conditions as stipulated in the agreements. The sponsor support funds must be injected into the subsidiary in the form as specified in the agreements. Measures and Procedures for Approving the Entering into of Connected Transactions The Company has measures and procedures for approving the entering into connected transactions in compliance with legal obligations including the Rules and Regulations of the Capital Market Supervisory Board and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (“SET”). Based on, the said relevant laws and regulations the Company has clearly set up “Rules of Entering into Related Party Transactions”, to be adhered and properly followed by the Board and employees under the Rules of Entering into Related Party Transaction, the measures and procedures for approving the entering into related party transactions are set forth as follows: 1.
The following related party transactions can be approved by Management without any approval from the Company’s Board of Directors and the Shareholders’ Meeting under the purpose of clause 89/12 of the Securities and Exchange Act (No. 4) B.E. 2551: 1.1
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A transaction under general commercial terms “general commercial term” mean a commercial term that a person of ordinary prudence would agree with any unrelated counterparty under the similar circumstances, on the basis of commercial negotiation and without any dependent interest resulted from the status of the director, executive or related person, TRUETN: Connected Transactions
11
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13
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
including the commercial terms with the prices and the conditions or the gross margin as follows: (a) prices and conditions that the Company, or its subsidiary receives from or offers to general persons. (b) prices and conditions that a director, an executive or related person offers to general persons. (c) prices and conditions that the Company, or its subsidiaries can prove that it is same as operators in similar business offer to general persons. (d) in case the comparison of price of goods or services cannot be made because of the distinctiveness or specifically made to order, however the Company or its subsidiaries can prove that - the gross margin that the Company or its subsidiaries receive from the related party transaction is similar to the gross margin they receive from transactions with other parties; or - the gross margin that the director, executive or related person receive from the related party transaction is similar to the gross margin they receive from transactions with other parties; and there is no difference of condition and terms between them. 1.2
A loan in accordance with the regulations on the welfare of the staff members and employees;
1.3
A transaction in which the counterparty to the Company or both parties are; (a) a subsidiary or subsidiaries whose shares are held by the Company in the amount not less than ninety percent of its total number of shares sold; or (b) a subsidiary or subsidiaries whose shares are held by a director, an executive or a related person or which such person has interest, whether directly or indirectly, not more than the amount, rate or characteristic as specified in the notification of the Capital Market Supervisory Board; A transaction in particular category or with value not more than the amount or rate as specified in the notification of the Capital Market Supervisory Board.
1.4 2.
3.
The following related party transactions require approval from the Company’s Board of Directors but do not require approval from the Shareholders’ Meeting 2.1
A transaction under Clause 1 which requires an approval from the Company’s Board of Directors under other internal procedures of the Company such as Procedure for Budget.
2.2
A transaction under Clause 1.3 (b) or 1.4 that may be prescribed by the Capital Market Supervisory Board to require an approval from the Board of Directors, relevant notification shall be prescribed later.
Any related party transactions other than those under Clause 1 and 2 require approval from the Company’s Board of Directors and the Shareholders’ Meeting before entering into such transactions.
Moreover, the Company shall comply with the terms and conditions of the Shareholders’ Agreement executed with Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau dated 22nd December 1999 which specifies that the Company shall disclose if its major shareholders or affiliates enter into any connected transactions. Policy for Future Connected Transactions With regard to future connected transactions, the Company anticipates that there will be connected transactions in the ordinary course of business of the Company with its affiliates and that the Company shall proceed with such transactions in a transparent manner pursuant to the good corporate governance policy of the Company as well as all relevant regulations.
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12. FINANCIAL STATUS AND PERFORMANCE 12.1
Auditor’s Report
The auditors appointed by the Board of Directors to be the Company’s auditor in order to perform the audit of the Company and consolidated financial statements during the past three years were as follows: Financial Statement for the year ended
The Company’s auditors
Auditor’s Name
Certified Public Account (Thailand) ID.
31 December 2008
PricewaterhouseCoopers ABAS Limited
Mr. Pisit Thangtanagul
4095
31 December 2007
PricewaterhouseCoopers ABAS Limited
Ms. Nattaporn Phan-Udom
3430
31 December 2006
PricewaterhouseCoopers ABAS Limited
Mr. Kajornkiet Aroonpirodkul
3445
According to the three (3) years’ Reports of Certified Public Accountant (2006-2008), the Company’s auditors had expressed his/her unqualified opinions on the financial statement.
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
12.2
Summary of Financial Statements True Corporation Public Company Limited Consolidated Balance Sheets As at 31 December 2008, 2007 and 2006
31 December 2008
12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.8 12.9 12.10 12.11 12.12 12.13 12.14
Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash Short-term investments Trade accounts receivable, net Loan to related parties Inventories, net Income tax deducted at source Claimable value added tax Other current assets Total current assets
Common Size (%)
(Unit: Thousand Baht) (Restated) 31 December Common 2006 Size (%)
4,356,596 1,400,795 796,296 7,991,746 31,880 898,423 2,057,650 780,049 2,019,192 20,332,627
3.73 1.20 0.68 6.84 0.03 0.77 1.76 0.67 1.73 17.39
5,019,383 1,297,073 419,758 12,684,710 28,880 893,067 2,218,067 673,065 2,027,019 25,261,022
4.02 1.04 0.34 10.13 0.02 0.71 1.77 0.54 1.62 20.17
157,013
0.13
148,049
0.12
53,516 292,923 56,654 71,380,078 12,380,696 3,556,630 8,175,174 565,575 96,618,259
0.05 0.25 0.05 61.03 10.59 3.04 6.99 0.48 82.61
18,020 229,884 56,654 74,683,154 12,380,696 3,534,202 8,460,543 487,182 99,998,384
0.01 0.18 0.05 59.62 9.88 2.83 6.75 0.39 79.83
15,669 166,845 57,674 78,254,383 13,106,960 2,993,184 9,172,041 437,876 104,204,632
0.01 0.13 0.05 63.87 10.70 2.44 7.49 0.35 85.05
116,950,886
100.00
125,259,406
100.00
122,508,893
100.00
Liabilities and shareholders' equity Current liabilities Short-term borrowings Trade accounts payable Current portion of long-term borrowings Unearned income Accrued expenses Income tax payable Other current liabilities Total current liabilities
2,130,000 7,771,589 9,870,756 2,669,560 7,658,768 506,911 2,657,224 33,264,808
1.82 6.64 8.44 2.28 6.55 0.43 2.27 28.44
1,451,400 12,978,086 5,554,549 2,613,731 6,893,839 589,291 2,864,828 32,945,724
1.16 10.37 4.43 2.09 5.50 0.47 2.29 26.30
776,461 11,774,864 8,837,648 2,767,084 5,727,805 474,981 1,893,775 32,252,618
0.63 9.61 7.21 2.26 4.68 0.39 1.55 26.33
Non-current liabilities Long-term borrowings Deferred income tax liabilities Long-term trade accounts payable Liabilities under agreements for operation Other non-current liabilities Total non-current liabilities
70,645,861 1,001,052 359,772 2,503,905 2,555,426 77,066,016
60.41 0.86 0.31 2.14 2.19 65.90
76,230,963 1,103,399 89,539 2,834,957 2,004,073 82,262,931
60.86 0.88 0.07 2.26 1.60 65.68
80,107,905 1,389,710 184,400 1,216,251 82,898,266
65.39 1.13 0.15 0.99 67.66
110,330,824
94.34
115,208,655
91.98
115,150,884
93.99
Non-current assets Restricted cash Investments: - Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates - Other long-term investments - Investment property Property, plant and equipment, net Goodwill, net Intangible assets, net Deferred income tax assets Other non-current assets Total non-current assets Total assets
Total liabilities Shareholders' equity Share capital Authorised share capital Preferred shares Common shares Issued and fully paid-up share capital Preferred shares Common shares Premium on share capital Common shares Discount on share capital Preferred shares Common shares Share surplus Foreign currency translation adjustment Unrealised loss on changes of fair value on available-for-sale securities Retained earnings (deficit) Appropriated legal reserve Deficit Total parent's shareholders' equity Minority interest in subsidiaries Total shareholdersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; equity Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
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Common Size (%)
(Restated) 31 December 2007
6,993,340 146,338,731
6,993,358 40,521,836
3,923,739 2,212,303 314,628 6,561,502 37,880 1,046,715 1,447,066 672,565 2,087,863 18,304,261 -
3.20 1.81 0.26 5.36 0.03 0.85 1.18 0.55 1.71 14.95 -
6,993,668 40,141,056
6,993,340 38,038,452
5.98 32.52
6,993,358 38,038,434
5.58 30.35
6,993,668 38,021,609
5.71 31.05
11,432,046
9.77
11,432,046
9.12
11,432,046
9.34
(1,492,776) (3,988,926) 1,604,322 104,344
(1.28) (3.41) 1.37 0.09
(1,492,781) (3,988,922) 1,825,582 104,344
(1.19) (3.18) 1.46 0.08
(1,492,847) (3,980,591) 104,344
(1.23) (3.25) 0.09
-
-
-
-
(415)
-
34,881 (47,270,916) 5,454,767 1,165,295 6,620,062
0.03 (40.42) 4.65 1.00 5.66
34,881 (44,915,725) 8,031,217 2,019,534 10,050,751
0.03 (35.84) 6.41 1.61 8.02
34,881 (44,286,951) 6,825,744 532,265 7,358,009
0.03 (36.16) 5.58 0.43 6.01
116,950,886
100.00
125,259,406
100.00
122,508,893
100.00
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
True Corporation Public Company Limited Consolidated Statements of Income For the years ended 31 December 2008, 2007 and 2006
Common Size (%)
(Unit: Thousand Baht) (Restated) 31 December Common 2006 Size (%)
31 December 2008
Common Size (%)
(Restated) 31 December 2007
Revenues Revenues from telephone and other services Revenues from product sales Total revenues
60,094,289 1,171,055 61,265,344
98.09 1.91 100.00
60,474,069 1,167,054 61,641,123
98.11 1.89 100.00
50,538,298 1,416,518 51,954,816
97.27 2.73 100.00
Costs Cost of providing services Cost of sales Total costs
41,229,181 1,217,269 42,446,450
67.30 1.99 69.29
39,734,337 1,055,547 40,789,884
64.46 1.71 66.17
36,884,032 1,344,711 38,228,743
70.99 2.59 73.58
Gross profit Selling and administrative expenses Profit from sales and providing services Other revenues Other expenses Operating results Share of results in associates Profit before financial costs and income tax Interest income Interest expense Foreign exchange gain (loss) Financial costs, net Profit (loss) before income tax Income tax (expense) revenue Net profit (loss) for the year
18,818,894 11,477,432 7,341,462 625,785 (436,484) 7,530,763 (10,204) 7,520,559 (9,927,801) (2,407,242) (977,932) (3,385,174)
30.71 18.73 11.98 1.02 (0.71) 12.29 (0.02) 12.27 (16.20) (3.93) (1.60) (5.53)
20,851,239 12,761,543 8,089,696 369,698 (451,504) 8,007,890 (14,549) 7,993,341 (5,395,755) 2,597,586 (1,039,261) 1,558,325
33.83 20.70 13.13 0.60 (0.73) 13.00 (0.02) 12.98 (8.75) 12.98 (1.69) 11.29
13,726,073 13,840,769 (114,696) 694,815 (409,553) 170,566 (25,562) 145,004 171,497 (6,306,216) 1,903,007 (4,086,708) 191,983 (3,894,725)
26.42 26.64 (0.22) 1.34 (0.79) 0.33 (0.05) 0.28 0.33 (12.14) 3.66 (7.87) 0.37 (7.50)
(2,355,191) (1,029,983) (3,385,174)
69.57 30.43 100.00
1,158,106 400,219 1,558,325
(4,028,329) 133,604 (3,894,725)
103.43 (3.43) 100.00
Attributable to: Equity holders of the Company Minority interest
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for profit attributable to the shareholders of the Company -Basic
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74.32 25.68 100.00
(1.32)
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True Corporation Public Company Limited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the years ended 31 December 2008, 2007 and 2006
31 December 2008 Cash flows from operating activities Net profit (loss) Adjustments for: Depreciation and amortisation Interest income Interest expenses Income tax (Gain) loss on disposals of property, plant and equipment Doubtful accounts Impairment charge of property, plant and equipment Gain from termination of lease obligation Gain on disposals of investment in available-for-sale securities Other operating assets and liabilities written-off Unrealised loss (gain) on foreign exchange Foreign exchange loss (gain) on repayments of borrowings Share of results in associates Changes in operating assets and liabilities - Trade accounts receivable - Short-term investments - Inventories - Other current assets - Other non-current assets - Trade accounts payable - Accrued expenses and other current liabilities - Other non-current liabilities Cash generated from operations Add : Interest received Less: Interest paid Income tax paid Net cash from operating activities
(Restated) 31 December 2007
(Unit: Thousand Baht) (Restated) 31 December 2006
(3,385,174)
1,558,325
(3,894,725)
12,816,488 (120,224) 6,921,463 977,932 (118,649) 894,446 114,194 27,315 2,889,284 3,663 10,204
13,136,601 (87,333) 7,160,798 1,039,261 (107,830) 788,453 12,000 (801) 10,256 (2,148,459) (3,393) 14,549
18,209,171 6,306,217 (191,983) (149,642) 591,538 19,223 (235,614) 1,458 (1,852,769) 25,562
3,798,546 71,853 (1,621,793) (319,428) (35,940) (3,062,937) (253,440) 398,701 20,006,504 131,283 (6,358,064) (1,886,194) 11,893,529
(6,949,872) (149,722) (853,151) (1,286,410) (49,117) 4,598,181 508,344 931,776 18,122,456 92,497 (6,478,466) (1,372,829) 10,363,658
(161,360) 50,479 (128,443) (145,669) (22,949) 1,137,657 768,783 101,951 20,428,885 (6,253,827) (1,008,364) 13,166,694
Cash flows from investing activities Withdrawal (deposit) in restricted cash Withdrawal (deposit) in short-term investment Loans made to subsidiaries and joint venture Acquisition of subsidiaries and joint venture, net of cash acquired Additional investments in subsidiaries and associate Additional investments in other company Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Acquisition of intangible assets Proceeds from loan to subsidiary and joint venture Acquisition investment property Proceeds from disposals of available-for-sale securities Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets Proceeds from disposals of investment property Net cash (used in) received from investing activities
(114,992) (448,391) (6,000) (45,700) (63,039) (6,779,363) (503,244) 3,000 454,400 (7,503,329)
768,201 43,895 (3,000) (325) (151,839) (63,039) (7,055,039) (262,829) 12,000 1,846 392,606 6,750 (6,310,773)
6,928,977 (205,837) (12,000) (6,632,376) (72,163) (9,689,058) (1,255,052) (3,800) 520,422 (10,420,887)
Cash flows from financing activities Issues of common shares Additional investments in subsidiary by minority Dividend paid to minority Minority interest's portion on liquidation of subsidiary Proceeds from short-term borrowings Proceeds from borrowings, net of cash paid for debt issuance cost Repayments on short-term borrowings Repayments on long-term trade accounts payable Repayments on borrowings Net cash used in financing activities Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Opening balance Effects of exchange rate changes
39 (43,504) (2,050) 3,140,000 43,708 (2,461,400) (5,732,164) (5,055,371) (665,171) 5,019,383 79
8,250 3,000,014 3,651,400 30,512,469 (2,977,561) (37,144,498) (2,949,926) 1,102,959 3,923,739 (7,395)
3,359,296 2,686,832 27,646,006 (15,292,034) (143,624) (25,304,849) (7,048,373) (4,302,566) 8,274,065 (47,760)
4,354,291
5,019,303
3,923,739
Closing balance
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12.3 Financial Ratios
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
OVERVIEW Like many companies, True found 2008 a challenging year. However, the Group’s integrated business operations reduced exposure to any one business sector with our online and pay-TV businesses helping offset TrueMove’s revenue decline and drive revenue, excluding Interconnection Charge (IC), slightly higher for the full year. We reached breakeven point from ongoing operations for the first time with a Baht 62 million profit versus a loss in 2007 and also recorded strong subscriber growth across all businesses. True’s business is built around the convergence of its products, networks and services. Providing customers with their preferred combinations from our full range of telecommunications offerings reduces the need to compete solely on price. It also helps us to differentiate ourselves from the competition while fulfilling the lifestyles and facilitating the work choices of our subscribers. In 2008 our convergence strategy continued to progress with the number of households using multiple True products increasing 22 percent to 1.9 million. Strong growth in key bundling packages that combine Broadband, mobile and pay-TV services also helped boost subscriber numbers of all of our business segments. In 2008, consolidated service revenue, excluding interconnection charges or IC, increased 0.2 percent to Baht 52 billion while EBITDA declined 6.5 percent to Baht 18.5 billion mainly due to lower TrueMove EBITDA and partly from the impact of high net IC payments. High IC and cost increases also saw EBITDA margin on a net IC basis decline to 34.8 percent from 37.3 percent in 2007. Full-year 2008 group net income from ongoing operations improved to Baht 62 million (from a loss of Baht 1.2 billion in FY07) due partly to decreased depreciation. Bottom-line loss was Baht 3.4 billion, due to FX losses (Baht 2.6 billion) mainly relating to accounting losses from the mark-to-market of foreign currency loans at the end of the year. Free cash flow improved strongly, up Baht 1.6 billion from the year before to Baht 4.6 billion while CAPEX remained stable at around Baht 7.3 billion. Over the year we continued to deleverage, paying down Baht 4.6 billion of long-term debt. Our net debt-to-EBITDA ratio increased slightly to 3.7 times at the end of 2008 from 3.5 times at the end of 2007 due to lower EBITDA, but has fallen from 4.5 times in 2006. 2008 was a challenging year for TrueMove with pricing, competition and IC payment leading to soft results. For the full year 2008, service revenue (excluding IC) declined 4.4 percent to Baht 22.8 billion and IC net payments increased, causing EBITDA to decline 24.8 percent to Baht 5.7 billion. In 2008, TrueMove reported net IC payment of Baht 845 million, compared to net IC revenue of Baht 164 million in 2007. However, following a largely disappointing 1H08, progress has been made in turning the business around. Successful on-net promotions in the second half have helped drive subscriber growth and a revenue recovery while reducing IC impact. Net IC payment in the fourth quarter fell to Baht 128 million, compared to Baht 234 million in the previous Part II
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quarter while TrueMove’s service revenue (excluding IC) in Q4, increased 4.2 percent from Q3. The Company is committed to bringing net IC payment down further. Subscriber numbers grew strongly with 2.7 million net additions for the full year. TrueMove ended the year with 14.8 million subscribers, having captured approximately 30 percent of market net adds in 2008. Non-voice revenues continued their steady growth, increasing 7.6 percent in 2008 to Baht 2.7 billion. Their contribution increased to 11.8 percent of service revenue, excluding IC, from 10.4 percent in 2007. Usage gained momentum in the second half of 2008 after gaining back heavy users. TrueOnline’s service revenue increased by around 6.0 percent from a year ago to Baht 26 billion, driven mainly by growth in Broadband and new revenue streams such as International Direct Dialing (IDD) and the International Internet gateway business. EBITDA increased 5.4 percent to Baht 10.2 billion, breaking the previous downward trend. Broadband recorded 19 percent revenue growth (to Baht 5.0 billion) while subscribers grew by 15 percent to 632,461. Wi-Fi subscribers also grew strongly to approximately 109,000 from 31,523 at the end of 2007. TrueVision’s subscriber numbers grew by 41 percent to 1.5 million for the full year, driven largely by the success of its mass market strategy. Mass market subscribers more than doubled while the upselling rate reached 30 percent. The mass market strategy also helped to provide greater opportunities for benefiting from rising rural purchasing power. The proportion of overall upcountry subscribers increased to 49 percent in FY08. Paying subscribers (premium and standard packages) increased 26.8 percent to 799,837. Full year service revenue increased 6.4 percent to Baht 9.4 billion driven mainly by stronger growth in core subscription revenue. EBITDA increased 5.5 percent in FY08 to Baht 2.7 billion due mainly to revenue growth outpacing operating cost increases. TrueMoney and TrueLife continued to support and add value to True’s convergence platform. TrueMoney continued to provide key e-commerce support to the Group. E-wallet subscribers recorded 50 percent growth reaching 4.2 million at YE08 up from 2.8 million at YE07 driven by the response to bundled packages and online games. TrueLife continued to act as a key content provider for the Group. The importance of online games as content was maintained while True’s e-commerce portal weloveshopping.com grew to include some 150,000 online stores and two million products. Major financing activities during 2008 included the approval by shareholders of a recapitalization via a rights offering for 10 billion shares at Baht 1.95. This will strengthen our balance sheet and help us to capture long-term growth opportunities such as 3G while providing a cash cushion to help weather the difficult economic climate. The first tranche of the rights offering was completed in February 2009. A total of 3.27 billion Part II
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shares were subscribed to, raising Baht 6.38 billion. The rights offering saw CP Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holding increase to 58.2 percent while the stake of KfW, the second largest shareholder, was reduced to 9.0 percent. In Q408, True increased its investment in TrueMove by Baht 1.1 billion through the purchase of newly issued shares of Bangkok Interteletech Plc or BITCO. This took Trueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holding in BITCO to 77.2 percent (from 75.3 percent in Q3). A number of regulatory developments took place. In early 2009, we signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with CAT for TrueMove to rent the transferred network and equipment for another five years following the end of its concession in 2013. This will place our operations on a similar footing to our competitors. CAT also granted us permission to trial-launch 3G services on 850 MHz. This will prepare TrueMove for a full commercial launch in the near future.
Looking forward In 2009 every business will need to adjust to the continuing economic slowdown. True will focus on cost control and seek to maintain EBITDA margin. We will expand distribution channels including direct sales, which will lead to more efficiency. At the same time we are committed to reduce our debt and strengthen our financial position. We will furthermore promote convergence and new services such as 3G and Mobile Number Portability (MNP) to meet customer needs. For TrueOnline, we will continue to leverage our convergence strategy to capture strong growth in the high-end market for Broadband. We will expand our broadband presence upcountry while fending off competition in the BMA and suburban areas. We will also further develop new services such as International Direct Dialing (IDD) which presents high revenue growth potential. For TrueMove, we will continue to target one-third of market net adds and invest in highgrowth areas, including non-voice and 3G. We will also place emphasis on developing growth in the postpaid and business segment where our market share is still low. TrueVisions will continue its expansion into the mass market while increasing premium and standard subscribers. The retention of premium customers and service differentiation will be priorities. Meanwhile, TrueMoney and TrueLife should play increasingly important roles as the growing fulfillment of convergence potential will create greater demand for content and services.
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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS IN 2008 The results of operations are discussed on a normalized basis without non-recurring items, which are disclosed in the consolidated profit and loss statement on a normalized basis. True Group’s financial results were softer in 2008 than 2007. TrueVisions and TrueOnline continued to perform well while TrueMove results were softer than 2007 due to challenges relating to pricing and higher net IC payments. However, TrueMove saw a bottoming out in mid 2008 and showed a clear recovery in Q408 when revenue grew 4.2 percent from Q3 despite increased political tension and negative economic growth. Consolidated service revenue fell 0.6 percent (to Baht 60.1 billion). Excluding IC, service revenue increased by 0.2 percent to Baht 52 billion compared to 2.5 percent growth seen in FY07 as soft performance at TrueMove offset 6.0 percent growth at TrueOnline and 6.4 percent growth at TrueVisions. EBITDA decreased 6.5 percent to Baht 18.5 billion due mainly to a decline in TrueMove EBITDA on lower revenue and the impact of higher net IC payment. However, TrueOnline and TrueVisions EBITDA increased by approximately 5 percent. EBITDA margin on a net IC basis decreased to 34.8 percent (from 37.3 percent) due mainly to TrueMove. Consolidated operating expenses increased slightly by 0.7 percent (to Baht 53.9 billion) as declines in revenue sharing as well as depreciation and amortization expenses (due to the absence of goodwill amortization) almost offset increases in IC charges, network operating expenses and SG&A. Network operating expenses, excluding IC, increased 6.1 percent (to Baht 15.2 billion), mainly from higher cost of Internet/Broadband and IDD services at TrueOnline and higher content costs at TrueVisions (due mainly to full year impact of EPL renewal and the launch of new local channels). SG&A, excluding depreciation and amortization, increased 2.1 percent (to Baht 10.2 billion) mostly on staff costs and doubtful accounts. This was partly offset by a reduction in selling and marketing expenses due partly to convergence benefits and cost control measures. Depreciation and amortization decreased to Baht 11.1 billion due to the absence of goodwill amortization since the beginning of 2008 (goodwill amortization in 2007 was Baht 1.3 billion). Interest expenses decreased 3.2 percent to Baht 7.0 billion due mainly to principal repayment at TrueOnline, and lower average cost of debt following declining market interest rates. (See restatement in interest expenses at Key Accounting Changes) Net Income (Loss) from Ongoing Operations was a profit of Baht 62 million, compared to a Baht 1.2 billion loss in 2007, mainly due to a gain from minority interest (Baht 1.0 billion) due to CP sharing TrueMove losses. Part II
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Net loss of Baht 3.4 billion in FY08 represented a decline from a profit of Baht 1.6 billion in 2007 due mainly to the weakening Thai Baht. This resulted in a Baht 2.6 billion FX loss in FY08 compared to a Baht 2.4 billion FX gain in FY07, mainly due to accounting losses from the mark-to-market of foreign currency loans at the end of the year (Baht 35.08 per USD at YE2008 compared with Baht 33.88 per USD at YE2007, Baht 38.98 per Yen 100 at YE2008 compared with Baht 29.97 per 100 Yen at YE2007). True has extensively hedged against exchange and interest rates on foreign currency loans. (See details of hedging at Note 38 to FY08 Financial Statements) Key Accounting changes: In Q108 True changed its accounting policy regarding minimum payments of agreements for operation (“the Agreement”) of True Group’s subsidiaries. Minimum fees payable over the Agreement periods have been recognized as financial liabilities (previously this was booked as part of revenue sharing for each year). The intangible assets (the Rights to Operate) were recognized as a corresponding entry and will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the Agreement periods and will be reviewed annually for impairment. In Q408 True changed its accounts presentation of profit and loss statements to report financial costs by including interest expenses, interest income, foreign exchange gain (loss) and other financial fees. Other financial fees combined amortization of debt issuance cost (previously booked under SG&A) and other fees relating to financing activities (previously booked under interest cost expenses and other expenses). The foreign exchange gain (loss) was also normalized to be included under non-recurring items. The previously released results were restated to reflect the accounting changes for better comparison. (See details at note 7 to the FY08 financial statement)
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Consolidated Results of Operations - Normalized Basis (Unaudited)
FY 2008
(Baht in millions unless otherwise indicated)
FY 2007 (Restated)
Revenues Revenues from telephone and other services - Interconnection revenue - Revenue from service excluding IC Revenues from product sales Total revenues
% Change 2/
60,094 8,173 51,921 1,171
60,474 8,656 51,818 1,167
(0.6) (5.6) 0.2 0.3
61,265
61,641
(0.6)
Operating expenses Cost of services Regulatory costs - Access charges Network operating expenses - Interconnection revenue - Network operating expenses excluding IC
41,229 7,138 24,199 9,018 15,181
39,734 8,011 22,794 8,492 14,303
3.8 (10.9) NM 6.2 6.2 6.1
Depreciation and amortization - Network Cost of sales Selling and administrative expenses 1/ Depreciation and amortization 1/ Others
9,893 1,217 11,477 1,238 10,239
8,929 1,056 12,762 2,735 10,027
10.8 15.3 (10.1) (54.7) 2.1
53,924
53,551
0.7
18,472 (11,131)
19,754 (11,664)
(6.5) 4.6
7,341 120 (6,953) (488) (978)
8,090 87 (7,184) (719) (1,039)
(9.2) 37.7 (3.2) (32.1) (5.9)
(958) (10) 1,030
(765) (15) (400)
(25.2) 29.9 NM
Total operating expenses EBITDA Depreciation and amortization Operating profit Interest income Interest expense 1/ Other financial fees Tax
1/
1/
1/
Income from continuing operations Share of results in associates (Income) loss attributable to minority interest Net income (loss) from continuing operations including share of results in associates
62
(1,179)
NM NM NM NM
Non recurring items Gain (loss) on foreign exchange Other (expenses) income 1/
(2,417) (2,607) 189
2,337 2,419 (82)
Net profit (loss) to equity holders of the Company
(2,355)
1,158
NM
Minority interest
(1,030)
400
NM
Net profit (loss) for the year
(3,385)
1,558
NM
Note : In Q4 2008 the Company has reclassified its accounts to show financial costs resulting in restatement of previous releases relating to SG&A (amortization of debt issuance cost), interest expense and other income (expenses). See detail at Key Accounting Change. 2/ FY 2007 reported financial statements has been restated from previous release to reflect accounting changes made in prior quarter regarding installation costs of the pay-TV business, minimum payment and business combinations. 1/
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Normalized Revenue Profile
Consolidated Revenues (Before Intersegment Eliminations) (Unaudited)
FY 2008
(Baht in millions unless otherwise indicated)
TrueVisions - Service revenue - Product sales Intersegment elimination TrueVisions after elimination
Revenue
- Service revenue - Product sales
% of revenue after eliminations
% Change
9,746
4.9
9,431
8,866
6.4
796
880
(9.6)
(832)
(962)
(13.5)
15.3%
8,785
14.3%
7.0
31,577
33,420
30,969
32,492
(4.7)
608
928
(34.5)
Intersegment elimination
(1,353)
TrueMove after elimination
30,224
1/
Revenue
10,227
9,396
TrueMove
% of revenue after eliminations
FY 2007 (Restated)
(5.5)
(1,053) 49.3%
32,366
28.5 52.5%
(6.6)
26,729
24,946
7.1
10,252
10,966
(6.5)
8,569
9,311
(8.0)
1,682
1,655
- Public phone
650
813
- Fault reporting and dropwiring
485
476
1.8
- Others
548
366
49.5
3,556
3,544
0.3
2,659
2,683
(0.9)
TrueOnline
- Fixed line telephone - Fixed line voice
2/
- VAS
- Data network
3/
- Business data service - Multimedia - Internet & Broadband
3/
- Broadband - Dial up Internet & others
4/
- PCT - Others TrueOnline service revenue TrueOnline product sales
1.6 (20.0)
897
861
4.3
6,441
5,691
13.2
5,036
4,229
19.1
1,406
1,462
(3.8) (23.2)
593
771
5,147
3,556
25,989
24,528
6.0
740
418
77.0
44.7
Intersegment elimination
(5,083)
TrueOnline after elimination
21,646
(4,456)
Normalized consolidated revenues
68,533
68,112
0.6
Total intersegment elimination
(7,268)
(6,471)
12.3
Normalized consolidated revenues - net
61,265
35.3%
100.0%
20,490
61,641
14.1 33.2%
100.0%
5.6
(0.6)
Note : 1/
FY 2007 revenue breakdown of TrueOnline has been restated from prior release to reflect the exclusion of product sales and reclassification of Internet/Broadband and Data revenue, mainly relating to the transfer of Internet gateway revenue from 'Broadband' to 'Internet', the transfer of revenue from some bundled packages from 'Internet' to 'Other'
2/
Including IDD
3/
Online's non-voice revenue include Data network and Internet & Broadband
4/
Including revenue from on-line games
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SEGMENT RESULTS True reports its results under three main segments: TrueOnline, TrueMove and TrueVisions. The performance of TrueMoney (digital commerce) and TrueLife (digital content and access) forms part of the TrueOnline results. TrueOnline The revenue profile of TrueOnline continues to evolve with non-voice business (particularly Broadband) maintaining strong growth. In addition, new revenue streams such as IDD and International Internet Gateway have offset voice declines. Convergence has been a key driving force for Broadband to acquire new high-ARPU subscribers from existing True Group subscribers (TrueVisions and TrueMove). FY08 service revenue increased 6.0 percent to Baht 26 billion, driven mainly by growth in non-voice business (increased 8.3 percent to Baht 10 billion), following strong growth in Broadband (increased 19.1 percent). Voice revenue also increased by 4.6 percent to Baht 16 billion mainly from IDD and International Internet Gateway. EBITDA increased 5.4 percent to Baht 10.2 billion breaking the previous downward trend while EBITDA margin declined only slightly to 38.1 percent on better product mix, Internet gateway price reductions as well as the effects of cost controls. Total operating expenses increased 9.2 percent to Baht 21.7 billion, mainly on network operating expenses (relating to Broadband and IDD), depreciation and amortization expenses and higher staff costs. Interest expenses decreased 9.4 percent to Baht 3.4 billion due to declining interest rates and principal repayment made in the year. Profit from ongoing operations of Baht 1.2 billion, compared with a Baht 158 million loss in FY07, was primarily attributable to lower income tax (partly from reversal of deferred income tax liabilities in Q408 of Baht 786 million). Bottom line profit of Baht 2.6 billion included dividend received from a subsidiary compared to Baht 430 million profit in FY07.
Broadband Broadband revenue increased 19.1 percent to Baht 5.0 billion with continued strong subscriber growth (increased 15.4 percent to 632,461) and slightly increased ARPU (Baht 711 from Baht 709 in FY07) due to increasing high-ARPU subscribers, supported by the success of bundling packages. Strong subscriber growth was driven mainly by the strong market feedback to SUPER (hi-speed) Internet 2, a package bundling TrueMove and TrueVisions. Wi-Fi subscribers tripled to 109,000. This excludes another 100,000 registered users of Green Bangkok Wi-Fi, a free Wi-Fi (at 64K speed) service offered in collaboration with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration which has helped increase market awareness since its launch in June 2008. Part II
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Data network Data service revenue was stable at Baht 3.5 billion while revenues generated from outside the Group grew strongly (increased 19.7 percent to Baht 1.7 billion). The total number of circuits in service increased 27 percent to 17,741 with high growth in new technology (e.g. MPLS) more than offsetting declines in traditional leased lines. Average revenue per circuit dropped from a year ago to Baht 9,808 due mainly to a shift in product mix (from higher-ARPU/low-sales volume leased line to lower ARPU/higher sales volume MPLS.)
Fixed line telephone Fixed line telephone and value added service revenues decreased 6.5 percent to Baht 10.3 billion. This represented a slower rate of decline than the 13 percent in FY07 with greater contribution from new revenue streams such as IDD. Fixed line subscribers decreased 2.7 percent to 1,902,507 lines due mainly to the termination of the free installation promotion and continued impact from migration to mobile. ARPU decreased 8.5 percent to Baht 331. True IDD revenues totaled Baht 320 million in FY08 with rapid migration of traffic from TrueMove subscribers to the True IDD service (006 prefix) since its full launch in July 2008. True and TrueMove IDD traffic accounts for 16 percent of the overall market, presenting a good opportunity to grow further.
WE PCT WE PCT service revenue in FY08 decreased 23.2 percent (to Baht 593 million) due mainly to mobile competition. The subscriber base fell 29.9 percent to 273,623, including impact from reclassification to exclude inactive subscribers in Q108. ARPU decreased slightly (0.5 percent) to Baht 171. TrueMove 2008 was a challenging year for TrueMove with pricing, competition and IC payment leading to soft results. However, in Q4 TrueMove saw a clear recovery with service revenue increasing 4.2 percent Q-on-Q while net IC payment fell further since Q308. FY08 service revenue, excluding IC, decreased 4.4 percent to Baht 22.8 billion. EBITDA was 24.8 percent lower to Baht 5.7 billion with increased net IC payment (net payment of Baht 845 million in FY08 vs net IC gain of Baht 164 million in FY2007). EBITDA margin, on a net IC basis, was lower at 24.3 percent in FY2008 (30.6 percent in FY2007). TrueMove added 2.7 million net subscriber additions in FY2008, representing a 30 percent share in market net adds. ARPU fell 31.9 percent to Baht 130, partly due to dilution effect from new subscribers.
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Non-voice revenues have continued their steady growth, increasing 7.6 percent in 2008 to Baht 2.7 billion. The contribution increased to 11.8 percent of service revenue, excluding IC, from 10.4 percent in 2007. Usage gained momentum in the second half of 2008 after gaining back heavy users. Operating expenses increased 1.3 percent to Baht 31.0 billion, mainly on depreciation and amortization, IC charges and SG&A from higher personnel expenses and general administrative expenses. Interest expenses increased 3.8 percent to Baht 3.4 billion due partly to the full impact of high interest US bonds issued in 2007. Tax increased to Baht 361 million (compared with a gain of Baht 823 million in FY07) due to lower deferred income tax assets. NIOGO was a loss of Baht 3.2 billion after factoring in a Baht 1.2 billion increase in income tax while bottom line loss was Baht 4.1 billion including a Baht 1.1 billion FX loss, mainly from the mark-to-market of foreign currency loans. TrueVisions TrueVisions mass market strategy continued to gain momentum growing its overall subscriber base by 41.4 percent to 1.5 million. The mass market strategy also helped to provide greater opportunities to benefit from rising rural purchasing power. The proportion of overall upcountry subscribers increased to 49 percent in FY08 compared with 46 percent a year ago. Subscribers of key bundling packages more than doubled to 819,176 and the upselling rate increased to 30 percent in FY08 from 19 percent in FY07. Paying subscribers (premium and standard packages) increased 26.8 percent to 799,837. Service revenue increased 6.4 percent to Baht 9.4 billion, driven mainly by stronger growth in core subscription revenue at 6.1 percent compared with 4.1 percent recorded in FY07. EBITDA increased 5.5 percent in FY08 to Baht 2.7 billion due mainly to revenue growth outpacing operating cost increases while EBITDA margin was maintained at 26.1 percent. Operating expenses increased 5.5 percent to Baht 8.5 billion due mainly to higher network operating expenses (partly relating to content and staff costs), and depreciation and amortization expenses, offset partially by declines in marketing expenses. Depreciation and amortization increased 12.1 percent to Baht 959 million due mainly to new investment in broadcasting and other equipment to accommodate an increase in the number of channels. Interest expenses decreased 15.4 percent to Baht 370 million due to lower interest rates. Income tax decreased to Baht 424 million following reduction in deferred income tax. Net income from ongoing operations (NIOGO) increased to Baht 1.2 billion, compared with a Baht 1.0 billion profit in FY07. Part II
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Net profit was Baht 858 million after a Baht 285 million FX loss, compared with a Baht 1.4 billion profit in FY07 which included a Baht 344 million FX gain. New TV channels such as “Hay-Ha” continued gaining popularity and remained in the top-rank of TrueVisions. TrueVisions will further increase revenue from mass market expansion through proactive content management while putting emphasis on customer retention by ensuring differentiation for premium packages compared to low-end packages. Consolidated Balance Sheets and Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
FY 2008
(Baht in millions unless otherwise indicated)
FY 2007
% Change
(Restated)
Balance Sheets Cash and cash equivalents including restricted cash Trade accounts receivable, net Current assets Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates Property, plant and equipment, net Goodwill, net Intangible assets, net
5,757 7,992 20,333 54 71,380 12,381 3,557
6,316 12,685 25,261 18 74,683 12,381 3,534
(8.9) (37.0) (19.5) 197.0 (4.4) 0.0 0.6
Total assets Current liabilities Long term borrowings
116,951 33,265 70,646
125,259 32,946 76,231
(6.6) 1.0 (7.3)
Total liabilities
110,331
115,209
(4.2)
6,620
10,051
(34.1)
Cash flows from operating activities
11,894
10,364
14.8
Cash flows from investing activities
(7,503)
(6,311)
18.9
(7,283)
(7,318)
(0.5)
(5,055)
(2,950)
71.4
Total shareholder's equity Cash Flows
- Capex Cash flows from financing activities
1,103
NM
Beginning cash balance and effects of exchange rate changes
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
5,019
3,916
28.2
Ending cash balance
4,354
5,019
(13.2)
4,611
3,046
51.4
Free cash flows Note :
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1/
1/
(665)
Free cash flows is defined as cash flows from operating acitvities minus Capex.
TRUETO: Financial Status
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True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Financial Position Assets x True’s consolidated assets amounted to Baht 116.9 billion as of December 2008, a decrease of 6.6 percent (Baht 8.3 billion) on year-end 2007, due mainly to decreases in trade account receivables (net) and Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) (net). x Cash and restricted cash totaled Baht 5.8 billion, decreasing slightly from Baht 6.3 billion at year-end 2007. x Trade account receivables (net) decreased 37 percent to Baht 8.0 billion after starting to settle IC charges with AIS following TOT having granted approval to AIS regarding IC. x Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE), net, decreased Baht 3.3 billion to Baht 71.4 billion due mainly to depreciation and amortization expenses of Baht 10.2 billion outpacing new investment. During the year, True recognized impairment charges of Baht 102 million for IPTV equipment at True Digital Entertainment (TDE). Liabilities x True’s consolidated liabilities decreased Baht 4.9 billion to Baht 110.3 billion at year-end 2008 due mainly to decreases in account payables and long-term borrowing (from debt repayment). x Trade accounts payable decreased Baht 5.3 billion to Baht 7.8 billion due mainly to the restating of IC payment with AIS. x Accrued expenses increased Baht 765 million to Baht 7.7 billion due mainly to TrueMove’s revenue sharing. x Long-term borrowings (including short-term portions) decreased by Baht 1.3 billion to Baht 80.5 billion (including Baht 6.1 billion in finance leases) due mainly to long-term loan repayment. x Other non-current liabilities increased Baht 551 million to Baht 2.6 billion due mainly to deposits received from customers. Shareholders’ equity x Shareholders’ equity decreased by Baht 3.4 billion to Baht 6.6 billion due mainly to net loss for the year 2008 of Baht 3.4 billion.
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TRUETO: Financial Status
12 - 18
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Liquidity and capital resources x True’s primary capital resources for the year 2008 were cash flows from operations, short-term borrowing and cash and cash equivalent carried forward from 2007. x Consolidated net cash flows from operations increased by Baht 1.5 billion to Baht 11.9 billion due mainly to a lower working capital requirement (Baht 2.2 billion). The decrease in the working capital requirement was attributable mainly to decreases in trade receivables (non IC items) from lower receivables of True’s related companies. A decrease in account receivables relating to IC of Baht 3.6 billion was offset by a decrease in account payables-IC of the same amount. x Consolidated net cash flows used in investing activities increased by Baht 1.2 billion to Baht 7.5 billion due mainly to increases in short-term investment. x During 2008, True and its subsidiaries invested in CAPEX (PPE and intangible assets) of Baht 7.3 billion, of which Baht 4.2 billion was at TrueMove, Baht 2.4 billion at TrueOnline and Baht 614 million at TrueVisions. This represented a decline of Baht 35 million from 2007. x Free cash flows (cash flows from operations less CAPEX) increased by 51.4 percent (Baht 1.6 billion) to Baht 4.6 billion due mainly to higher cash from operations. x Cash flow used in financing activities was Baht 5.1 billion, including Baht 5.7 billion in long-term borrowings repayment (including Baht 1.1 billion for lease financing). There was net cash from short-term borrowing of Baht 679 million. Conclusion True remained committed to de-leveraging in 2008. Compared to a year ago, True Group’s financial position improved further with Consolidated debt falling to Baht 75.6 billion (excluding finance leases), however, the net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio increased slightly to 3.7 times (from 3.5 times in 2007), excluding finance leases. True’s consolidated EBITDA to interest coverage was stable at 2.5 times. In addition, Baht 6.38 billion of equity raised through the rights offering at the beginning of 2009 will further strengthen the Company’s cash position, providing a cash cushion to weather the economic climate as well as enabling True to explore business growth opportunities.
FUTURE PROJECTS In 2009, True Group and its subsidiaries plan to invest around Baht 7 - 8 billion to expand our businesses and to strengthen our convergence platform. This amount is approximately in line with last year’s capital expenditures. The major investments are:
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TRUETO: Financial Status
12 - 19
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Mobile Phone Business (TrueMove) TrueMove’s network population coverage at the end of 2008 was around 93 percent. TrueMove plans to spend around Baht 3 – 4 billion in 2009 to expand its network capacity to accommodate expected growth in subscribers and increase its non-voice service capability to cope with market growth. We expect that this amount of CAPEX (approximately Baht 3 – 4 billion per year for 3 years) to cover required investment in existing GSM (2G) networks and in developing HSPA (3G) service on 850MHz frequencies. Pay TV Business (TrueVisions) TrueVisions plans to invest in equipment to support market expansion. It also plans to invest in new channels, mainly for the mass market. TrueVisions’ total investment for 2009 is expected to be around Baht 200 million. Fixed-line Phone and Data Service Business (TrueOnline) In 2009, we expect to spend around Baht 3.5 billion on TrueOnline as well as on product bundling. Most of the investment will involve the expansion of our Broadband network to increase capacity in the BMA and expand further upcountry. In addition, we also plan to add new service centers to express our convergence lifestyle strategy as well as leveraging the True brand to consumers. This may increase the number of subscribers to each service while at the same time saving on the Company’s advertising expenses.
12.5
Audit fees 1. Audit fees The audit fees and related expenses occurred during the year 2008 was Baht 24.05 million. The Company and subsidiaries paid during the year amount of Baht 16.11 million to the appointed auditing firm. The remaining fees of Baht 8.16 million will be paid in the following year 2. Other non-audit fees During the year 2008, the appointed auditing firm provided other non-audit services, i.e. agree-upon procedures, tax consulting service and other to the Company and subsidiaries. The fees were Baht 1.24 million of which Baht 0.24 million was paid during the year. The remaining of Baht 1.00 will be paid in the following year.
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TRUETO: Financial Status
12 - 20
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
13. OTHER RELATED INFORMATION a) Ceasing the Independent Committee as its duty redundancy to the Audit Committee’s The Independent Committee was set up by resolution of the Board of Directors meeting in the year 2001. The Independent Committee consists of 2 Independent Directors, 1 KfW-nominated Director and 2 CP-nominated Directors. The duty of the Committee is to review the entering into highly significant connected transactions, in case of any major shareholders having a conflict of interests, Directors nominated by the said shareholder will abstain from the Independent Committee meeting when considering such a case. In the year 2008, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (the “SET”) issued a new regulation, which states that the Audit Committee has the duty as delegated by the Company’s Board of Directors to review the connected transactions or the transactions that may lead to conflicts of interests, to ensure that they are in compliance with the law and the SET’s regulations, and are reasonable and for highest benefit of the Company. As a result of the new SET’s regulation, the duty of the Independent Committee is redundant to the Audit Committee’s duty. Therefore, the Board of Directors meeting No 1/2552, held on 27th February 2009 passed a resolution to cease the Independent Committee because its duty is redundant to the Audit Committee’s duty. b) Change in the Company’s paid-up capital from rights offering The Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders No. 1/2551 of the Company, held on 19th December 2008 passed a resolution to allot 10,000,000,000 new ordinary shares for offering to the existing shareholders in proportion to their respective shareholdings (rights offering). The Company had offered the aforesaid shares during 2nd - 6th February 2009 and the number of total shares subscribed is 3,272,563,248 shares. The Company has already received the proceeds and registered the change of paid up capital with the Ministry of Commerce on 17th February 2009 Consequently, as at 17th February 2009, the Company’s authorized capital is Baht 153,332,070,330 consisting of 14,633,873,051 ordinary shares with a par value of Baht 10 per share and 699,333,982 preference shares with a par value of Baht 10 per share. The Company’s paid-up capital is Baht 77,757,424,030 comprising of 7,076,408,421 ordinary shares with a par value of Baht 10 per share and 699,333,982 preference shares with a par value of Baht 10 per share.
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TRUETP: Other Related Information
13 - 1
Independent Director
Dr. Kosol Petchsuwan
Appendix 1
Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee
Mr. Vitthya Vejjajiva
and Member of the Audit Committee
Independent Director
Position
Mr. Narong Srisa-an
Name
DIRECTOR’S INFORMATION (AS OF 31ST DECEMBER 2008)
69
72
81
Ownership
-
-
10,000 shares
(31/12/08)
True Share
Age
(year)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Family
-
-
-
Relationship
- Chairman 2000
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - Director Accreditation Program (DAP) - Director Certification Program (DCP) - Audit Committee Program (ACP)
Bachelor of Engineering, Imperial College London
Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), Imperial College London
- Director Accreditation Program (DAP) - Audit Committee Program (ACP) - Chairman 2000
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD)
Barrister-at-law, Gray’s Inn
Bachelor of Laws, University of Cambridge, England
Master Degree of Arts, University of Cambridge, England
Master Degree of Laws, Harvard University, USA
Chairman of Executive Board, Thai Beverage Can Limited Chairman, Thanakorn Vegetable Oil Products Company Limited Director, Telecom Holding Company Limited
Chairman, Advance Agro Public Company Limited Vice Chairman and Vice Executive Chairman, Thai Beverage Public Company Limited Vice Chairman and Executive Chairman, Beer Thai (1991) Public Company Limited Chairman, Sura Banyeekhan Company Limited
Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee, True Corporation Public Company Limited
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belgium and the European Community Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada Director, General of Department of Economic Affairs
1988
Chairman, The Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Limited Rector, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
2000-2001 1986-1992
Director, Mahidol Wittayanusorn School (Public Organization) President, The Telecommunications Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage
Independent Director and Member of the Audit Committee, True Corporation Public Company Limited Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee, ACL Bank Public Company Limited
2001-Present 2001-2005
Non-listed Companies
2004-Present
1999-Present
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
1981 1979
1984
Chairman, K Line (Thailand) Company Limited and its subsidiaries Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
1998-Present 1991-1992
Non- listed Companies
1998-Present
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Present
Non-listed Companies
Present
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - Director Accreditation Program (DAP)
Chairman and Chairman of Executive Board, Oishi Group Public Company Limited
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand 1998-Present Independent Director and Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee, True Corporation Public Company Limited
Major Experience
Honorary Master Degree of Economics, Thammasat University
Education
1
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Appendix 1
Mr. Sumet Jiaravanon
Mr. Dhanin Chearavanont
Mr. Joti Bhokavanij
Name
Vice Chairman
Chairman
Independent Director and Member of the Audit Committee
Position
74
69
66
Ownership
(year)
150,000 shares
-
-
(31/12/08)
True Share
Age
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Mr.Chatchaval’s father
Mr. Soopakij’s father
Mr. Suphachai’s, Mr. Narong’s and
-
Relationship
Family
President & CEO, Thai Wah Group of Companies Managing Director and Consul-General of Denmark for Bangkok The East Asiatic (Thailand) Public Company Limited
2000-2001 1994-1997 1992-1994
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD)
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - None -
Secondary School Sarasitphitayalai, Ratchaburi
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - Director Accreditation Program (DAP)
The National Defence College of Thailand
Shantou Secondary School The People’s Republic of China
Commercial School Hong Kong
- Director Accreditation Program (DAP) - Chairman 2000
Director, Bangkok Inter Teletech Public Company Limited Director, Kingfisher Holdings Limited
Present
Chairman, True Corporation Public Company Limited Chairman, Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited Chairman, CP All Public Company Limited Honorary Chairman, Siam Makro Public Company Limited
Vice Chairman, True Corporation Public Company Limited
1993- Present Present
Executive Chairman, Charoen Pokphand Group Company Limited Director, Subsidiaries of True Corporation Public Company Limited
Non-listed Companies
1993-Present
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Non-listed Companies Present Honorary Chairman, True Move Company Limited Director, Bangkok Inter Teletech Public Company Limited Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Charoen Pokphand Group Company Limited and its subsidiaries
Present
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Director, True Move Company Limited
2002-Present
Non-listed Companies
Chief Executive Officer, ACL Bank Public Company Limited Executive Chairman, TISCO Finance Public Company Limited
2004-2006 Marketing Management Programme, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business, USA
Programme for Management Development, Harvard Business School, USA
Independent Director and Member of the Audit Committee, True Corporation Public Company Limited
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Major Experience
1999-Present
Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, England
Education
2
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Vice Chairman Group General Counsel
Mr. Athueck Asvanund*
Appendix 1
* Authorized Signatory
Vice Chairman
Mr. Chaleo Souvannakitti
and Company Secretary
Vice Chairman
Position
Dr. Ajva Taulananda
Name
57
80
71
Ownership
1,000,046 shares
3,350,000 shares
-
(31/12/08)
True Share
Age
(year)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Family
-
-
-
Relationship
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - Director Accreditation Program (DAP)
Training Capital Market Academy Leader Program
Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Thammasat University
Master Degree of Laws, specialized in International Legal Studies, New York University, USA
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - None -
Chulalongkorn University
Bachelor of Accounting, Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy,
Master Degree of Business Administration, Indiana University, USA
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - Director Accreditation Program (DAP) - Chairman 2000 - Director Certification Program (DCP)
Special Certificate: Public â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Private joint defence curricum, Class 1, The National Defence College of Thailand
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
Master Degree of Industrial Engineering, Iowa State of University, USA
Major Experience
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Director, Subsidiaries of True Corporation Public Company Limited
Vice Chairman and Group General Counsel, True Corporation Public Company Limited Advisor to the Board of Directors, CP All Public Company Limited Company Secretary, True Corporation Public Company Limited
3
Director, True Move Company Limited Director, Aqua-Agri Foods International, Inc. Associate Judge, Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court Baker & McKenzie Part-time Lecturer, Business Law, Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University
2002-Present Present 2001-2006 1978-1997 Present
Vice Chairman and Group General Counsel, Subsidiaries of True Corporation Public Company Limited Group General Counsel, Charoen Pokphand Group Company Limited and its subsidiaries Director, True Visions Public Company Limited and its subsidiaries
1997-Present
Non-listed Companies
2008-Present
1997-Present
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Other Important Position : Chairman, Audit Committee Board of Trade of Thailand : Managing Director, Transport Company Limited : President, Bangkok Transit Authority
Non-listed Companies 1992-Present Director, Telecom Holding Company Limited Director, Subsidiaries of True Corporation Public Company Limited
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand 1992-Present Vice Chairman, True Corporation Public Company Limited
1991-1992 Present
Honorary Chairman, The Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand
Vice Chairman, Charoen Pokphand Group Company Limited
Non-listed Companies
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand 1992-Present Vice Chairman, True Corporation Public Company Limited 1993-1999 Director and President, True Corporation Public Company Limited
Doctorate of Industrial Engineering and System, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA 1992-Present
Honorary Doctorate of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
Honorary Doctorate of Engineering, Ramkhamhaeng University
Honorary Doctorate of Management, The University of Thai Chamber of Commerce
Education
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Appendix 1
* Authorized Signatory
Director, President and
Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont*
Chief Executive Officer
Position
Name
41
Ownership
(year)
1,250,000 shares
(31/12/08)
True Share
Age
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Mr. Narong’s younger brother
Mr. Dhanin’s son, Mr. Soopakij’s and
Relationship
Family
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - None -
Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Management Boston University, USA
Education
Senior Officer, the President’s Office
Chief Executive Officer, True Visions Public Company Limited Chief Executive Officer, True Move Company Limited
1992 Non-listed Companies 2006-Present 2002-Present
True Corporation Public Company Limited True Move Company Limited True Visions Public Company Limited Other subsidiaries of True Corporation Public Company Limited Pantavanij Company Limited CPPC Public Company Limited Chia Tai Enterprises International Limited Asia Freewill Company Limited Freewill Solutions Company Limited C.P. Pokphand Company Limited
-
Managing Director, Wire & Wireless Company Limited 2 Years with Vinythai Company Limited 1 Year with Soltex Federal Credit Union, USA 1 Year with Siam Makro Company Limited
Thailand under the Royal Patronage (TCT) Member of the Listed Companies Association (LCA) 2005-2007
4
of Tourism & Sports Member of the Thai Red Cross Eyebank Committee Director & Advisor of the Telecommunications Association of 2006-Present 1999-Present
Social Contributions & Other Experience 2007-Present Member of the Bid Committee of Bangkok for the Host City of the 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2010, Ministry
Directorships
1991 1990 1989
Chairman, Pantavanij Company Limited Chairman, Freewill Solutions Company Limited Chairman, Wire & Wireless Company Limited President, Asia Multimedia Company Limited Chief Operating Officer, True Visions Cable Public Company Limited (Formerly named UTV Cable Network Public Company Limited)
Executive Vice President, Business Operations General Manager, East Region Senior Vice President, Planning and Project Coordination & Support Vice President, the Operation Room
1996 1995 1994 1993
2001-Present 2000-2005 1999-Present 1996 1995
President and Chief Executive Officer Senior Executive Vice President
1999-Present 1997
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand True Corporation Public Company Limited
Major Experience
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Appendix 1
* Authorized Signatory
Mr. Vichaow Rakphongphairoj*
Group Chief Operating Officer Network & Technology
Director Managing Director and
Managing Director Group Investment
Director and
Mr. Chatchaval
Jiaravanon*
Director
Position
Mr. Soopakij Chearavanont*
Name
51
46
45
Ownership
1,627,058 shares
-
-
(31/12/08)
True Share
Age
(year)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Family
-
Mr. Sumet’s son
elder brother
Mr. Dhanin’s son, Mr. Narong’s and Mr. Suphachai’s
Relationship
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - Director Certification Program (DCP)
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Arizona State University, USA
Master Degree of Electrical Engineering University of Wisconsin, USA
Master Degree of Business Administration Pepperdine University, USA
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - Director Accreditation Program (DAP)
Bachelor of Business Administration University of Southern California, USA
- None -
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD)
Bachelor of Business Administration, New York University, USA
Education
Director, Subsidiaries of True Corporation Public Company Limited
Charoen Pokphand Group Company Limited Vice Chairman, Real Estate and Land Development Business (Thailand), Charoen Pokphand Group Company Limited Vice Chairman, Marketing and Distribution Business (China), Charoen Pokphand Group Company Limited Director, True Move Company Limited
(China), Charoen Pokphand Group Company Limited Vice Chairman, Automotive Industrial Products and Finance Business,
Co-Chairman, Shanghai Kinghill Limited - Super Brand Mall Chairman, Chia Tai Enterprises International Limited Chairman, True Visions Public Company Limited Executive Chairman, Telecom Holding Company Limited Chief Executive Officer, Real Estate & Land Development Business
Director, True Corporation Public Company Limited Director, CP All Public Company Limited
Director, Metro Machinery Company Limited Director, Subsidiaries of True Corporation Public Company Limited
1990-Present Present
Director, Subsidiaries of True Corporation Public Company Limited
Non-listed Companies Present
5
Region Director, Bangkok-Southeast Region Region Director, Bangkok-West Region
Director, Managing Director and Group Chief Operating Officer Network & Technology E.V.P., Business & Enterprise E.V.P., Central Operation & Information Technology 1996-1997 1995-1996
1998-2000 1997-1998
2000-Present
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand True Corporation Public Company Limited
2006-Present 1992-2005
President and CEO, Telecom Holding Company Limited CEO, True Multimedia Company Limited, True Internet Company Limited and Asia Infonet Company Limited Chairman, Thai Kodama Company Limited Director, Thai Kodama Company Limited
2000-Present 1997-Present
Non-listed Companies
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand 1993-Present Director and Managing Director-Group Investment, True Corporation Public Company Limited 2001-Present Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Ticon Industrial Connection Public Company Limited
Non-listed Companies Present
Present
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Major Experience
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Director
Director
Director
Mr. Jens B. Bessai
Mr. Norbert Vay
Mr. Harald Link
Appendix 1
Director
Position
Mr. Umroong Sanphasitvong
Name
54
57
38
56
Ownership
50,000 shares
-
-
384,000 shares
(31/12/08)
True Share
Age
(year)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Family
-
-
-
-
Relationship
Deputy Group CFO, Charoen Pokphand Group Company Limited Director, Ayudhya Allianz C.P. Life Public Company Limited Director, CPPC Public Company Limited Director, VinaSiam Bank
Aug 1, 2003-Present
Director, True Corporation Public Company Limited Director, CP All Public Company Limited
Present
Non-listed Companies
2001-Present Present
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Major Experience
- None -
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD)
MBA, St. Gallen University, Switzerland
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - None -
MBA (Dipl. Kaufmann): University of Mannheim
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - None -
Non-listed Companies KfW First Vice President & Head of Department KfW Vice President & Deputy Head of Department (Asset Finance and Export & Project Finance) KfW Project Manager Aircraft & Export - Financing BHF-Bank branch manager
Non-listed Companies 1987-Present
2000-Present 1998-Present
Chairman, B. Grimm Group of Companies
Managing Partner, B. Grimm & Co. R.O.P.
Director, True Corporation Public Company Limited Director, Siam City Cement Public Company Limited
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
1981-1988 1978-1981
2004-Present 1988-2004
6
Head of KfWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South-East Asia Regional Office, Bangkok Senior Officer of KfWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South-East Asia Regional Office, Bangkok KfW Export and Project Finance, Frankfurt am Main Deutsche Bank, Osnabruck
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand 2007-Present Director, True Corporation Public Company Limited
2007-Present 2006-2007 1998-2006 1990-1992
Non-listed Companies
Master Degree of Business Administration of J.W. Goethe-University of Frankfurt am Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand 2007-Present Director, True Corporation Public Company Limited Main, Germany
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - Director Certification Program (DCP)
Bachelor of Accounting, Thammasat University
Master Degree of Accounting, Thammasat University
Education
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Appendix 1
Mr. Narong Chearavanont
Name
Director
Position
43
Ownership
84,000 shares
(31/12/08)
True Share
Age
(year)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Family
and Mr. Suphachai’s elder brother
Mr. Dhanin’s son, Mr. Soopakij’s younger brother
Relationship
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - Director Accreditation Program (DAP) (2550)
Harvard Business School, Harvard University
Advance Management Program: Transforming Proven Leaders into Global Executives,
Bachelor of Science, Major Business Administration, New York University, USA
Education
Deputy Chairman, Jinan Lotus Supermarket Chain Store Co., Ltd. Chairman, Shantou Lotus Supermarket Chain Store Co., Ltd.
2005 - Present 2004 - Present
President, Shanghai Lotus Supermarket Chain Store Co., Ltd. Director, Business Development Bank Director, Shanghai Lotus Supermarket Chain Store Co., Ltd. Director, Yangtze Supermarket Investment Co., Ltd. Director, Hong Kong Fortune Limited President, Shanghai Ek-Chor Distribution Co., Ltd. President, Ek-Chor Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. President, Ek-Chor Distribution (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
2002 - Present 2001 - Present
1995 - 1997
2001 - 2003 1997 - 2002
Deputy Chairman, Beijing Lotus Supermarket Chain Store Co., Ltd. Deputy Chairman, Tianjin Lotus Supermarket Chain Store Co., Ltd. Director, Chia Tai Enterprises International Limited
2003 - Present
Chairman, Chester Food (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Chairman, CP Food Product (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
7
Chairman, Guangzhou Lotus Supermarket Chain Store Co., Ltd. Director, Foshan Nanhai Hua Nan Tong Trading Development Co., Ltd. Director, Guangdong Hua Nan Tong Trading Development Co., Ltd. Director, Xi’an Lotus Supermarket Chain Store Co., Ltd. Director, Tai’an Lotus Supermarket Chain Store Co., Ltd.
Executive Vice Chairman, Shanghai Lotus Supermarket Chain Store Co., Ltd. Executive Director, C.P. Pokphand Co., Ltd. Director, Beijing CP Lotus Co., Ltd. Deputy Chairman, Shi jia zhuang Lotus Supermarket Chain Store Co., Ltd. Director, Qingdao Lotus Supermarket Chain Store Co., Ltd.
True Visions Public Company Limited Chia Tai Distribution Investment Company Limited CPPC Public Company Limited Ningbo Beston Plastics Co., Ltd.
Director, Beston Action UtilityWear (Lian Yungang) Co., Ltd. Executive Director, Chia Tai Enterprise International Limited
Director, Director, Director, Director,
2007 - Present
Non-listed Companies 2008 - Present
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand 2008 - Present Director, True Corporation Public Company Limited 1999 - Present Director, CP All Public Company Limited
Major Experience
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Appendix 1
Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont
Name
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
Position
Executive Officers’ Information (As of 31st December 2008)
41
Ownership
1,250,000 shares
(31/12/08)
True Share
Age
(year)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Family
Education
younger brother
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - None -
Mr. Dhanin’s son, Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Management Mr. Soopakij’s and Boston University, USA Mr. Narong’s
Relationship
True Corporation Public Company Limited True Move Company Limited True Visions Public Company Limited Other subsidiaries of True Corporation Public Company Limited Pantavanij Company Limited CPPC Public Company Limited Chia Tai Enterprises International Limited Asia Freewill Company Limited Freewill Solutions Company Limited C.P. Pokphand Company Limited
-
2005-2007
1999-Present
2006-Present
Thailand under the Royal Patronage (TCT) Member of the Listed Companies Association (LCA)
8
of Tourism & Sports Member of the Thai Red Cross Eyebank Committee Director & Advisor of the Telecommunications Association of
Social Contributions & Other Experience 2007-Present Member of the Bid Committee of Bangkok for the Host City of the 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2010, Ministry
Directorships
1991
1 Year with Soltex Federal Credit Union, USA 1 Year with Siam Makro Company Limited
Chief Executive Officer, True Visions Public Company Limited Chief Executive Officer, True Move Company Limited
Non-listed Companies 2006-Present 2002-Present
1990 1989
Senior Officer, the President’s Office
1992
Chairman, Pantavanij Company Limited Chairman, Freewill Solutions Company Limited Chairman, Wire & Wireless Company Limited President, Asia Multimedia Company Limited Chief Operating Officer, True Visions Cable Public Company Limited (Formerly named UTV Cable Network Public Company Limited) Managing Director, Wire & Wireless Company Limited 2 Years with Vinythai Company Limited
Executive Vice President, Business Operations General Manager, East Region Senior Vice President, Planning and Project Coordination & Support Vice President, the Operation Room
1996 1995 1994 1993
2001-Present 2000-2005 1999-Present 1996 1995
President and Chief Executive Officer Senior Executive Vice President
1999-Present 1997
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand True Corporation Public Company Limited
Major Experience
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Jiaravanon
Appendix 1
Mr. Athueck Asvanund
Mr. Chatchaval
Director Managing Director
Mr. Vichaow Rakphongphairoj
and Company Secretary
Vice Chairman Group General Counsel
Director and Managing Director Group Investment
Network & Technology
and Group Chief Operating Officer
Position
Name
57
46
51
Ownership
(year)
1,000,046 shares
-
1,627,058 shares
(31/12/08)
True Share
Age
True Corporation Public Company Limited
-
Mr. Sumetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son
-
Relationship
Family
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - Director Accreditation Program (DAP)
Training Capital Market Academy Leader Program
Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Thammasat University
Master Degree of Laws, specialized in International Legal Studies, New York University, USA
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - Director Accreditation Program (DAP)
Bachelor of Business Administration University of Southern California, USA
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - Director Certification Program (DCP)
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Arizona State University, USA
Master Degree of Electrical Engineering University of Wisconsin, USA
Master Degree of Business Administration Pepperdine University, USA
Education
E.V.P., Business & Enterprise E.V.P., Central Operation & Information Technology Region Director, Bangkok-Southeast Region Region Director, Bangkok-West Region
Director, Subsidiaries of True Corporation Public Company Limited
1998-2000 1997-1998 1996-1997 1995-1996 Non-listed Companies Present
CEO, True Multimedia Company Limited, True Internet Company Limited and Asia Infonet Company Limited Chairman, Thai Kodama Company Limited Director, Thai Kodama Company Limited Director, Metro Machinery Company Limited Director, Subsidiaries of True Corporation Public Company Limited
1997-Present
Present
Associate Judge, Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court Baker & McKenzie Part-time Lecturer, Business Law, Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University
1978-1997 Present
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Group General Counsel, Charoen Pokphand Group Company Limited and its subsidiaries Director, True Visions Public Company Limited and its subsidiaries Director, True Move Company Limited Director, Aqua-Agri Foods International, Inc.
Vice Chairman and Group General Counsel, Subsidiaries of True Corporation Public Company Limited
Vice Chairman and Group General Counsel, True Corporation Public Company Limited Advisor to the Board of Directors, CP All Public Company Limited Company Secretary, True Corporation Public Company Limited
2001-2006
2002-Present Present
1997-Present
Non-listed Companies
2008-Present
1997-Present
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
2006-Present 1992-2005 1990-Present
President and CEO, Telecom Holding Company Limited
2000-Present
Non-listed Companies
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand 1993-Present Director and Managing Director-Group Investment, True Corporation Public Company Limited 2001-Present Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Ticon Industrial Connection Public Company Limited
Director, Managing Director and Group Chief Operating Officer Network & Technology
2000-Present
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand True Corporation Public Company Limited
Major Experience
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Appendix 1
Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom
Name
Group Chief Financial Officer
Position
41
Ownership
210,000 shares
(31/12/08)
True Share
Age
(year)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Family
-
Relationship
Senior Vice President - Corporate Finance Vice President - Strategic Planning & Business Development Department
2000 - 2003 1998 - 2000
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD)
True Universal Convergence Company Limited True International Communication Company Limited Future Gamer Company Limited MKSC World Dot Com Company Limited True Music Company Limited
Director, Internet Knowledge Service Center Company Limited Director, NC True Company Limited. Director, True Internet Data Center Company Limited. Managing Director, True Universal Convergence Company Limited Managing Director, True Public Communication Company Limited Managing Director, True International Communication Company Limited Managing Director, True Internet Gateway Company Limited. Managing Director, True Digital Entertainment Company Limited Managing Director, True Internet Company Limited Vice President, Corporate Finance & Business Development Department,
2006 - 2008 2004 - 2008 2003 - 2008 2007 - 2007 2007 - 2007 2007 - 2007 2006 - 2007 2005 - 2007 2003 - 2007 1997 - 1998
Asia Multimedia Company Limited
Director, BeBoydCG Company Limited Director, KSC Commercial Internet Company Limited
Director, True Magic Company Limited Director, Asia DBS Public Company Limited
Director, Telecom KSC Company Limited Director, True Money Company Limited Director, Asia Infonet Company Limited
Director, Internet Shopping Mall Company Limited Director, Online Advertising Goldsite Company Limited
Director, Director, Director, Director, Director,
Director, True Internet Company Limited
2004 - Present 2006 - 2008 2006 - 2008
Present
Non-listed Companies
Group Chief Financial Officer Director & General Manager - Online
2007 - Present 2003 - 2007
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA
- Director Certification Program 101/2008
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand True Corporation Public Company Limited
Major Experience
Master Degree in Business Administration, Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University
Education
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
Appendix 1
Mr. Songtham Phianpattanawit
Managing Director Convergence Business and
Mr. Adhiruth Thothaveesansuk
International Services and Group Chief Operating Officer IT & CM
Managing Director Enterprise Customer &
Managing Director Business Customer
Position
Name
50
45
Ownership
700 shares
850,404 shares
(31/12/08)
True Share
Age
(year)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Family
-
-
Relationship
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - Director Certification Program (DCP no.54)
General Manager, Wire & Wireless Company Limited President, Asia Wireless Communication Company Limited
1998-2002 1998-2001
Managing Director - Enterprise Customer & International Services and Group Chief Operating Officer - IT & CM True Corporation Public Company Limited
Country General Manager / MD, IBM Thailand Company Limited Chairman, IBM Solution Delivery Company Limited Director, IBM Storage Product Thailand Company Limited Director, Sales & Marketing, IBM Thailand Company Limited Country Manager System Sales, IBM Thailand Company Limited Country Manager Finance & Administration and CFO, IBM Thailand Company Limited Service Business Executive, IBM Thailand Company Limited
2001-2003
1998 1997
2000
2001-2002
Director, True Internet Gateway Company Limited Director, Bangkok Inter Teletech Public Company Limited
Acting President, True Multimedia Company Limited President, Wire & Wireless Company Limited President, True Internet Data Center Company Limited Executive Committee, Pantavanij Company Limited Director, Freewill Solutions Company Limited
Executive Director - Corporate Solution, True Move Company Limited
2006-Present
Present
Non-listed Companies
Present
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Board of Director, True Visions Public Company Limited Chief Commercial Officer, True Move Company Limited
2002
President, Asia Wireless Communication Company Limited President, True Money Company Limited
Present
True Corporation Public Company Limited Executive Vice President, True Corporation Public Company Limited
Managing Director - Convergence Business and Managing Director - Business Customer,
Non-listed Companies
2001
Present
- Director Diploma of Australian Institution of Director 2005
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), University of South Alabama, USA
Major Experience
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - Director Certification Program (DCP)
Bachelor of Industrial Management, Thammasat University
Master Degree of Finance & Marketing, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA
Education
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Appendix 1
Mr. Thiti Nantapatsiri
Name
Managing Director Pay TV Business
Position
54
Ownership
-
(31/12/08)
True Share
Age
(year)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Family
-
Relationship
1992-2000
2001-2002
2006-Present
2007-Present
2008-Present
Panther Entertainment Company Limited Future Gamer Company Limited True Universal Convergence Company Limited Telecom KSC Company Limited
True Internet Company Limited Samutpakan Media Corporation Company Limited Cineplex Company Limited Click TV Company Limited
Director, True Magic Company Limited President & CEO, Hutchison CAT Wireless Multimedia Company Limited President & CEO, Hutchison Telecommunications (Thailand) Company Limited
Director, Online Advertising Goldsite Company Limited Director, BeBoydCG Company Limited
Director, MKSC World Dot Com Company Limited Director, True Music Company Limited Director, Internet Shopping Mall Company Limited
Director, True Visions Cable Public Company Limited Director, Satellite Service Company Limited
Director, Red Media Company Limited Director, IBC Symphony Company Limited
Director, Director, Director, Director,
Director, True Music Radio Company Limited Director, True Visions Public Company Limited
Director, Director, Director, Director,
Executive Vice President, Loxley Public Company Limited First Senior Vice President, Loxley Public Company Limited
1999-2003 1997-1999
Related training programs held by the Thai Institute of Directors Association (IOD) - None Non-listed Companies
Managing Director - Pay TV Business, True Corporation Public Company Limited
Present
Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Major Experience
Bachelor Degree of Engineering (Electrical), King Mongkutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang Campus
Education
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Mr. Sumet
Mr. Joti
Mr. Chaleo
Dr. Ajva
Dr. Kosol
Mr. Chatchaval
Mr. Soopakij
Mr. Suphachai
Mr. Narong
Mr. Vitthya
Mr. Athueck
Mr. Harald
Mr. Vichaow
Mr. Umroong
Mr. Jens B.
Mr. Norbert
Mr. Narong
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Chearavanont
Vay
Bessai
Sanphasitvong
Rakphongphairoj
Link
Asvanund
Vejjajiva*
Srisa-an*
Chearavanont
Chearavanont
Jiaravanon
Petchsuwan*
Taulananda
Souvannakitti
Bhokavanij*
Jiaravanon
Chearavanont
Appendix 1
* Independent Director
Mr. Dhanin
1.
Name
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True
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Cineplex Co., Ltd.
Red Media Co., Ltd.
CNP
RM
Online Advertising Goldsite Co., Ltd.
BeboydCg Co., Ltd.
True Magic Co., Ltd.
Online Station Co., Ltd.
KSC
OAGS
Beboyd
True Magic
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Appendix 1
True Music Co., Ltd. (Formerly named: Internet KSC Co., Ltd.)
KSC Commercial Internet Co., Ltd.
TMS
True Visions Cable Public Company Limited (Formerly named: UBC Cable Network Pcl.)
True Public Communication Co., Ltd. (Formerly named: Chachoengsao Sky Network Co., Ltd.)
TPC
Panther Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Formerly named: True Fantasia Co., Ltd.)
True Internet Gateway Co., Ltd. (Formerly named: Sky Office Co., Ltd.)
TIG
PTE
True Distribution and Sales Co., Ltd.
TDS
TVSC
Thai Smart Card Co., Ltd.
Asia Remanufacturing Industries Co., Ltd.
ARM
True Move Company Limited
TMV
TSC
Telecom International China Co., Ltd. (Registerred in foreign)
Telecom Inter
True Internet Data Center Co., Ltd.
TIDC
Nilubon Co., Ltd. (Registerred in foreign)
Asia Wireless Communication Co., Ltd.
AWC
TA Orient Telecom Investment Co., Ltd. (Registerred in foreign)
Asia DBS Public Company Limited
Asia DBS
TA Orient
True Money Co., Ltd.
TMN
Full Name
Nilubon <BVI>
K.I.N. (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Wire & Wireless Co., Ltd.
TLR
W&W
True Lifestyle Retail Co., Ltd.
TE
K.I.N.
Telecom Holding Co., Ltd.
Tele Engineering and Services Co., Ltd.
TH
True Corporation Public Company Limited
True
Abbreviation
Remark:
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Future Gamer
TMR
TIC
TKSC
ISM
IKSC
MKSC
SSV
IBC
CTV
TUC
SM
SD
NC True
NEC
TVS
BITCO
CHV Music
K.I.N. <BVI>
TDE
TM
AI
True Internet
TT
TT&D
TI
TLS
TP
Abbreviation
Future Gamer Co., Ltd.
True Music Radio Co., Ltd. (Formerly named: Wave Worker Co., Ltd.)
True International Communication Co., Ltd. (Formerly named: N&T Communication Co., Ltd.)
Telecom KSC Co., Ltd.
Internet Shopping Mall Co., Ltd.
Internet Knowledge Service Center Co., Ltd.
MKSC World Dot Com Co., Ltd.
Satellite Service Co., Ltd.
IBC Symphony Co., Ltd.
Click TV Co., Ltd.
True Universal Convergence Co., Ltd. (Formerly named: R&R COMMUNICATION Co., Ltd.)
Samut pakan Media Corporation Co., Ltd.
Song Dao Company Limited
NC True Co., Ltd.
NEC Corporation (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
True Visions Public Company Limited (Formerly named: United Broadcasting Corporation Pcl.)
Bangkok Inter Teletech Public Company Limited
Channel [V] Music (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Formerly named: Music Bus Co., Ltd.)
K.I.N. (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Registerred in foreign)
True Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
True Multimedia Co., Ltd.
Asia Infonet Co., Ltd.
True Internet Co., Ltd.
True Touch Co., Ltd.
Telecom Training and Development Co., Ltd.
Telecom International Co., Ltd.
True Leasing Co., Ltd. (Formerly named: True Fleet Management Co., Ltd.)
True Properties Co., Ltd.
Full Name
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Mr. Montree
Mr. Chaturong
Mr. Kachorn
Mr. Anat
Mr. Kiyofumi
Mr. Non
Maj.Gen.M.R.Suphawat Khasemsri
Mr. William
Mr. Noppadol
Mr. Thanachai
Mr. Thavorn
Pol.GenNopadol Somboonsub
Mr. Wasan
Mr. Adhiruth
Mr. Peerapan
Mr. Visit
Mr. Songtham
Mr. Thiti
Mr. Sompol
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Gen. Suchinda
3.
Chanprasert
Nantapatsiri
Phianpattanawit
Rakvisitwong
Soonthornsaratoon
Thothaveesansuk
Ourrat
Nakbutr
Wongthongsri
Dej-Udom
Harris
Ingkutanon
Kusaka
Mekpaiboonvatana
Chiaravanont
Chatupparisoot
Navikapol
Kraprayoon
Arunanondchai
Mr. Sunthorn
2.
Tieanworn
Mr. Min
1.
Name
Subsidiaries/Associated Companies
Information of Directors of Subsidiaries / Associated Companies (As of 31st December 2008)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
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Mr. Hans Roger Snook
Mr. Sompan
Mr. Takarki
Mr. Visit
Mrs. Phenthippha Dulyachinda
Mr. Sahai
Mr. Kosak
Mr. Pisit
Mrs. Preeprem
Mr. Watchara
Mrs. Uraiwan
Mrs. Alisa
Mr. Paisit
Mr. Fumiarki
Mr. Tochiya
Mr. Sanguansak Bhaesajsanguan
Mr. Chumanus
Mr. Taek-Jin
Mr. Christopher Dong Chung
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Appendix 2
Dr. Vallobh
25.
Kim
Keshsathira
Matzuki
Yamada
Vatjanapagorn
Wannakarnsopon
Seangkeaw
Kanjanapun
Seriwong
Pakkasem
Chairasamisak
Supsunthornkul
Tantisunthorn
Hattori
Charumilinda
Vimolvanich
Bussadeegarn
Mr. Taj
24.
Kornseri
Mr. Kashem
23.
Name
Subsidiaries/Associated Companies
Information of Directors of Subsidiaries / Associated Companies (As of 31st December 2008)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
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Col. M.L. Pongchomphunuch Thongtham
Mr. Terrence Michel Kamberland
Mr. Bearry Michel Smith
Mr. David George Len
Lee
Vijakkhana
Sriwattanathamma
Supachalasai
Uttapap
Mahapan
Suntharanund
Gen. Boonlert
Mr. Sarit
Mr. Daecha
Mr. Supoj
Mr. Wanniwat
Mr. Papon
Mr. Sayan
Mr. Jae Ho
Dr. Chitti
Dr. Jen
Mr. Songpol
Mr. Polpan
Mr. Supoj
Dr. Pishnu
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Appendix 2
Mr. Thaweechai Pureetip
Teinsumran
Mr. Vasu
47.
Ratanachaikanont
Srikraivin
Limsuansub
Singchinsuk
Jinnasith
Kaewprasith
Khunvasi
Bunajinda
Mr. Khanchit
46.
Singhaseni
Mr. Kajornsak
45.
Name
Subsidiaries/Associated Companies
Information of Directors of Subsidiaries / Associated Companies (As of 31st December 2008)
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Na Bangxang
Mr. Attaphon
Mr. Ongard
Mr. Vinit
Mr. Kul Pyo
Mr. Hyun Ku
Mr. Phonchai
83.
84.
85.
86.
87.
88.
Appendix 2
Pireepinart
Mr. Kreekorn
82.
Vinijchaikul
Kang
Hong
Lerdrattanachai
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Sattayakitkajon
Mr. Sayan
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Sujaritpanit
Mr. Somkiat
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Vuntanadit
Mr. Suphakit
79.
Prapakamol
Longsomboon
Mr. Nipon
78.
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Mr. Cheewin
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Boonorm
Mr. Yuthana
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Patcharasopark
Mr. Somboon
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Rungrojwutikul
Miss Surparsorn
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Paireepairit
Mr. Piroon
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Penrote
Mr. Kitikorn
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Kraprayoon
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Mr. Janewit
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Pol.Gen.Pornsak Durongkhaviboon
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Mr. Ardkit
Suntornwat
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
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Mr. Mana
Mr. Isra
Mr. Sanga
Mr. Veerawat
Mr. Ngi
Mr. John Lau
Miss Laureen
Mr. Anthony
Miss Chalot Victoria Ister Berr
Mr. Suchart
Dr. Jay
Mr. Aroon
Mr. Terasak
Mr. Nimitr
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Appendix 2
Mr. Park Sung
91.
Sukumaswin
Jerauswapong
Tatsanachantatanee
Jootar
Tangtrakool
Howard Day
Elizabeth Ong
Yu Leung
Mann
Karnchanadun
Suriyamongkon
Taulananda
Prapakamol
Jun
Yamato
Mr. Masayuki
90.
Kanetanasil
Mr. Sura
89.
Name
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Information of Directors of Subsidiaries / Associated Companies (As of 31st December 2008)
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True Internet Gateway Co., Ltd. (Formerly named: Sky Office Co., Ltd.)
TIG
KSC Commercial Internet Co., Ltd.
Online Advertising Goldsite Co., Ltd.
BeboydCg Co., Ltd.
True Magic Co., Ltd.
Online Station Co., Ltd.
TMS
KSC
OAGS
Beboyd
True Magic
OS
Appendix 2
Panther Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Formerly named: True Fantasia Co., Ltd.)
True Music Co., Ltd. (Formerly named: Internet KSC Co., Ltd.)
PTE
True Visions Cable Public Company Limited (Formerly named: UBC Cable Network Pcl.)
True Distribution and Sales Co., Ltd.
TDS
TVSC
Asia Remanufacturing Industries Co., Ltd.
ARM
Red Media Co., Ltd.
Thai Smart Card Co., Ltd.
TSC
RM
True Move Company Limited
TMV
True Public Communication Co., Ltd. (Formerly named: Chachoengsao Sky Network Co., Ltd.)
Telecom International China Co., Ltd. (Registerred in foreign)
Telecom Inter
Cineplex Co., Ltd.
TA Orient Telecom Investment Co., Ltd. (Registerred in foreign)
TA Orient
CNP
Nilubon Co., Ltd. (Registerred in foreign)
TPC
True Internet Data Center Co., Ltd.
Nilubon <BVI>
True Money Co., Ltd.
TMN
TIDC
Wire & Wireless Co., Ltd.
W&W
Asia DBS Public Company Limited
K.I.N. (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
K.I.N.
Asia Wireless Communication Co., Ltd.
True Lifestyle Retail Co., Ltd.
TLR
AWC
Tele Engineering and Services Co., Ltd.
Full Name
Asia DBS
Telecom Holding Co., Ltd.
TH
TE
Abbreviation
Remark:
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Future Gamer
TMR
TIC
TKSC
ISM
IKSC
MKSC
SSV
IBC
CTV
TUC
SM
SD
NC True
NEC
TVS
BITCO
CHV Music
K.I.N. <BVI>
TDE
TM
AI
True Internet
TT
TT&D
TI
TLS
TP
Abbreviation
Future Gamer Co., Ltd.
True Music Radio Co., Ltd. (Formerly named: Wave Worker Co., Ltd.)
True International Communication Co., Ltd. (Formerly named: N&T Communication Co., Ltd.)
Telecom KSC Co., Ltd.
Internet Shopping Mall Co., Ltd.
Internet Knowledge Service Center Co., Ltd.
MKSC World Dot Com Co., Ltd.
Satellite Service Co., Ltd.
IBC Symphony Co., Ltd.
Click TV Co., Ltd.
True Universal Convergence Co., Ltd. (Formerly named: R&R COMMUNICATION Co., Ltd.)
Samut pakan Media Corporation Co., Ltd.
Song Dao Company Limited
NC True Co., Ltd.
NEC Corporation (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
True Visions Public Company Limited (Formerly named: United Broadcasting Corporation Pcl.)
Bangkok Inter Teletech Public Company Limited
Channel [V] Music (Thailand) Company Limited (Formerly named: Music Bus Co., Ltd.)
K.I.N. (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Registerred in foreign)
True Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
True Multimedia Co., Ltd.
Asia Infonet Co., Ltd.
True Internet Co., Ltd.
True Touch Co., Ltd.
Telecom Training and Development Co., Ltd.
Telecom International Co., Ltd.
True Leasing Co., Ltd. (Formerly named: True Fleet Management Co., Ltd.)
True Properties Co., Ltd.
Full Name
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
(Translation of the Acknowledgement Letter in Report 56-1) PART III ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CORRECTNESS OF THE INFORMATION
1.
Acknowledgement of the correctness of the information by the Executive Directors and Chief Financial Officer
â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have reviewed the information in this Annual Registration Statements with due care in a capacity as an Executive Director or Chief Financial Officer of the Company and hereby certify that said information is accurate or complete, not untrue, misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform. In addition, I hereby certify that (1)
The financial statements and financial information as summarized in the Annual Registration Statements are complete and accurate and represent material information regarding financial position, operating results and cash flow of the Company and its subsidiaries;
(2)
I am responsible for arranging for the Company to have a good information disclosure system to ensure that the Company has disclosed material information of both the Company and its subsidiaries in a complete and accurate manner and for ensuring compliance with the said system;
(3)
I am responsible for arranging for the Company to have a good internal controls system and for ensuring compliance with the said system, and I have already informed the auditor and the Audit Committee of the Company the information with respect to the evaluation of the internal controls system as of 17th February 2009 which covers such defects and major changes of the internal controls system, including wrongful acts that may affect the preparation of financial reports of the Company and its subsidiaries.
To witness that all documents that I have certified are those same set of documents, I have authorized Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai to initial every page of those documents. In case any of those documents does not have the initial signature of Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai, it will be deemed that I have not certified the information contained in such documents.â&#x20AC;?
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Name
Title
Signature
1. Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
………………………
2. Mr. Athueck
Asvanund
Vice Chairman and Group General Counsel
………………………
3. Mr. Vichaow
Rakphongphairoj Director, Managing Director ……………………… and Group Chief Operating Officer Network & Technology
4. Mr. Chatchaval Jiaravanon
Director and Managing Director Group Investment
………………………
5. Mr. Noppadol
Group Chief Financial Officer
………………………
Dej-Udom
Authorized Person
Mr. Noppadol
Dej-Udom
Group Chief Financial Officer
………………………
Mr. Thanit
Vinijsorn
Director of Group Controller
………………………
Mrs. Rangsinee
Sujaritsunchai
Company Secretary
………………………
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
(Translation of the Acknowledgement Letter in Report 56-1) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CORRECTNESS OF THE INFORMATION
2.
Acknowledgement of the correctness of the information by the Non-Executive Directors
“I have reviewed the information in this Annual Registration Statements with due care in my capacity as a Non-Executive Director of the Company and I have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform. To witness that all documents that I have reviewed are those same set of documents which I have reviewed and have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform, I have authorized Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai to initial every page of those documents. In case any of those documents does not have the initial signature of Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai, it will be deemed that I have not reviewed the information contained in such documents.”
Name
Mr. Narong
Srisa-an
Title
Signature
Independent Director
………………………
Authorized Person
Mr. Noppadol
Dej-Udom
Group Chief Financial Officer
………………………
Mr. Thanit
Vinijsorn
Director of Group Controller
………………………
Company Secretary
………………………
Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
(Translation of the Acknowledgement Letter in Report 56-1) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CORRECTNESS OF THE INFORMATION
2.
Acknowledgement of the correctness of the information by the Non-Executive Directors
“I have reviewed the information in this Annual Registration Statements with due care in my capacity as a Non-Executive Director of the Company and I have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform. To witness that all documents that I have reviewed are those same set of documents which I have reviewed and have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform, I have authorized Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai to initial every page of those documents. In case any of those documents does not have the initial signature of Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai, it will be deemed that I have not reviewed the information contained in such documents.”
Name
Mr. Vitthya
Title
Vejjajiva
Signature
Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee
………………………
Authorized Person
Mr. Noppadol
Dej-Udom
Group Chief Financial Officer
………………………
Mr. Thanit
Vinijsorn
Director of Group Controller
………………………
Mrs. Rangsinee
Sujaritsunchai Company Secretary
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
(Translation of the Acknowledgement Letter in Report 56-1) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CORRECTNESS OF THE INFORMATION
2.
Acknowledgement of the correctness of the information by the Non-Executive Directors
“I have reviewed the information in this Annual Registration Statements with due care in my capacity as a Non-Executive Director of the Company and I have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform. To witness that all documents that I have reviewed are those same set of documents which I have reviewed and have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform, I have authorized Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai to initial every page of those documents. In case any of those documents does not have the initial signature of Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai, it will be deemed that I have not reviewed the information contained in such documents.”
Name
Dr. Kosol
Title
Petchsuwan
Signature
Independent Director and Member of the Audit Committee
………………………
Authorized Person
Mr. Noppadol
Dej-Udom
Group Chief Financial Officer
………………………
Mr. Thanit
Vinijsorn
Director of Group Controller
………………………
Mrs. Rangsinee
Sujaritsunchai
Company Secretary
………………………
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
(Translation of the Acknowledgement Letter in Report 56-1) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CORRECTNESS OF THE INFORMATION
2.
Acknowledgement of the correctness of the information by the Non-Executive Directors
“I have reviewed the information in this Annual Registration Statements with due care in my capacity as a Non-Executive Director of the Company and I have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform. To witness that all documents that I have reviewed are those same set of documents which I have reviewed and have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform, I have authorized Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai to initial every page of those documents. In case any of those documents does not have the initial signature of Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai, it will be deemed that I have not reviewed the information contained in such documents.”
Name
Mr. Joti
Title
Bhokavanij
Signature
Independent Director and Member of the Audit Committee
………………………
Authorized Person
Mr. Noppadol
Dej-Udom
Group Chief Financial Officer
………………………
Mr. Thanit
Vinijsorn
Director of Group Controller
………………………
Mrs. Rangsinee
Sujaritsunchai Company Secretary
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
(Translation of the Acknowledgement Letter in Report 56-1) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CORRECTNESS OF THE INFORMATION
2.
Acknowledgement of the correctness of the information by the Non-Executive Directors
“I have reviewed the information in this Annual Registration Statements with due care in my capacity as a Non-Executive Director of the Company and I have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform. To witness that all documents that I have reviewed are those same set of documents which I have reviewed and have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform, I have authorized Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai to initial every page of those documents. In case any of those documents does not have the initial signature of Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai, it will be deemed that I have not reviewed the information contained in such documents.”
Name
Mr. Dhanin
Title
Chearavanont
Signature
Chairman
………………………
Authorized Person
Mr. Noppadol
Dej-Udom
Group Chief Financial Officer
………………………
Mr. Thanit
Vinijsorn
Director of Group Controller
………………………
Mrs. Rangsinee
Sujaritsunchai
Company Secretary
………………………
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
(Translation of the Acknowledgement Letter in Report 56-1) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CORRECTNESS OF THE INFORMATION
2.
Acknowledgement of the correctness of the information by the Non-Executive Directors
“I have reviewed the information in this Annual Registration Statements with due care in my capacity as a Non-Executive Director of the Company and I have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform. To witness that all documents that I have reviewed are those same set of documents which I have reviewed and have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform, I have authorized Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai to initial every page of those documents. In case any of those documents does not have the initial signature of Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai, it will be deemed that I have not reviewed the information contained in such documents.”
Name
Mr. Sumet
Title
Jiaravanon
Signature
Vice Chairman
………………………
Authorized Person
Mr. Noppadol
Dej-Udom
Group Chief Financial Officer
………………………
Mr. Thanit
Vinijsorn
Director of Group Controller
………………………
Mrs. Rangsinee
Sujaritsunchai
Company Secretary
………………………
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
(Translation of the Acknowledgement Letter in Report 56-1) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CORRECTNESS OF THE INFORMATION
2.
Acknowledgement of the correctness of the information by the Non-Executive Directors
“I have reviewed the information in this Annual Registration Statements with due care in my capacity as a Non-Executive Director of the Company and I have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform. To witness that all documents that I have reviewed are those same set of documents which I have reviewed and have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform, I have authorized Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai to initial every page of those documents. In case any of those documents does not have the initial signature of Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai, it will be deemed that I have not reviewed the information contained in such documents.”
Name
Dr. Ajva
Title
Taulananda
Vice Chairman
Signature
………………………
Authorized Person
Mr. Noppadol
Dej-Udom
Group Chief Financial Officer
………………………
Mr. Thanit
Vinijsorn
Director of Group Controller
………………………
Mrs. Rangsinee
Sujaritsunchai
Company Secretary
………………………
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
(Translation of the Acknowledgement Letter in Report 56-1) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CORRECTNESS OF THE INFORMATION
2.
Acknowledgement of the correctness of the information by the Non-Executive Directors
“I have reviewed the information in this Annual Registration Statements with due care in my capacity as a Non-Executive Director of the Company and I have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform. To witness that all documents that I have reviewed are those same set of documents which I have reviewed and have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform, I have authorized Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai to initial every page of those documents. In case any of those documents does not have the initial signature of Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai, it will be deemed that I have not reviewed the information contained in such documents.”
Name
Mr. Chaleo
Title
Souvannakitti
Signature
Vice Chairman
………………………
Authorized Person
Mr. Noppadol
Dej-Udom
Group Chief Financial Officer
………………………
Mr. Thanit
Vinijsorn
Director of Group Controller
………………………
Mrs. Rangsinee
Sujaritsunchai
Company Secretary
………………………
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
(Translation of the Acknowledgement Letter in Report 56-1) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CORRECTNESS OF THE INFORMATION
2.
Acknowledgement of the correctness of the information by the Non-Executive Directors
“I have reviewed the information in this Annual Registration Statements with due care in my capacity as a Non-Executive Director of the Company and I have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform. To witness that all documents that I have reviewed are those same set of documents which I have reviewed and have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform, I have authorized Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai to initial every page of those documents. In case any of those documents does not have the initial signature of Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai, it will be deemed that I have not reviewed the information contained in such documents.”
Name
Mr. Soopakij
Title
Chearavanont
Signature
Director
………………………
Authorized Person
Mr. Noppadol
Dej-Udom
Group Chief Financial Officer
………………………
Mr. Thanit
Vinijsorn
Director of Group Controller
………………………
Mrs. Rangsinee
Sujaritsunchai
Company Secretary
………………………
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
(Translation of the Acknowledgement Letter in Report 56-1) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CORRECTNESS OF THE INFORMATION
2.
Acknowledgement of the correctness of the information by the Non-Executive Directors
“I have reviewed the information in this Annual Registration Statements with due care in my capacity as a Non-Executive Director of the Company and I have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform. To witness that all documents that I have reviewed are those same set of documents which I have reviewed and have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform, I have authorized Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai to initial every page of those documents. In case any of those documents does not have the initial signature of Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai, it will be deemed that I have not reviewed the information contained in such documents.”
Name
Mr. Umroong
Title
Sanphasitvong
Signature
Director
………………………
Authorized Person
Mr. Noppadol
Dej-Udom
Group Chief Financial Officer
………………………
Mr. Thanit
Vinijsorn
Director of Group Controller
………………………
Mrs. Rangsinee
Sujaritsunchai
Company Secretary
………………………
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
(Translation of the Acknowledgement Letter in Report 56-1) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CORRECTNESS OF THE INFORMATION
2.
Acknowledgement of the correctness of the information by the Non-Executive Directors
“I have reviewed the information in this Annual Registration Statements with due care in my capacity as a Non-Executive Director of the Company and I have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform. To witness that all documents that I have reviewed are those same set of documents which I have reviewed and have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform, I have authorized Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai to initial every page of those documents. In case any of those documents does not have the initial signature of Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai, it will be deemed that I have not reviewed the information contained in such documents.”
Name
Mr. Jens
B.
Title
Bessai
Signature
Director
………………………
Authorized Person
Mr. Noppadol
Dej-Udom
Group Chief Financial Officer
………………………
Mr. Thanit
Vinijsorn
Director of Group Controller
………………………
Mrs. Rangsinee
Sujaritsunchai
Company Secretary
………………………
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
(Translation of the Acknowledgement Letter in Report 56-1) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CORRECTNESS OF THE INFORMATION
2.
Acknowledgement of the correctness of the information by the Non-Executive Directors
“I have reviewed the information in this Annual Registration Statements with due care in my capacity as a Non-Executive Director of the Company and I have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform. To witness that all documents that I have reviewed are those same set of documents which I have reviewed and have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform, I have authorized Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai to initial every page of those documents. In case any of those documents does not have the initial signature of Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai, it will be deemed that I have not reviewed the information contained in such documents.”
Name
Mr. Norbert
Title
Vay
Signature
Director
………………………
Authorized Person
Mr. Noppadol
Dej-Udom
Group Chief Financial Officer
………………………
Mr. Thanit
Vinijsorn
Director of Group Controller
………………………
Mrs. Rangsinee
Sujaritsunchai
Company Secretary
………………………
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
(Translation of the Acknowledgement Letter in Report 56-1) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CORRECTNESS OF THE INFORMATION
2.
Acknowledgement of the correctness of the information by the Non-Executive Directors
“I have reviewed the information in this Annual Registration Statements with due care in my capacity as a Non-Executive Director of the Company and I have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform. To witness that all documents that I have reviewed are those same set of documents which I have reviewed and have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform, I have authorized Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai to initial every page of those documents. In case any of those documents does not have the initial signature of Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai, it will be deemed that I have not reviewed the information contained in such documents.”
Name
Mr. Harald
Title
Link
Signature
Director
………………………
Authorized Person
Mr. Noppadol
Dej-Udom
Group Chief Financial Officer
………………………
Mr. Thanit
Vinijsorn
Director of Group Controller
………………………
Mrs. Rangsinee
Sujaritsunchai
Company Secretary
………………………
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Annual Registration Statements (Report Form 56-1)
True Corporation Public Company Limited
(Translation of the Acknowledgement Letter in Report 56-1) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CORRECTNESS OF THE INFORMATION
2.
Acknowledgement of the correctness of the information by the Non-Executive Directors
“I have reviewed the information in this Annual Registration Statements with due care in my capacity as a Non-Executive Director of the Company and I have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform. To witness that all documents that I have reviewed are those same set of documents which I have reviewed and have no reason to suspect that said information is inaccurate or incomplete, is untrue or misleading or missing such material information that otherwise should inform, I have authorized Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai to initial every page of those documents. In case any of those documents does not have the initial signature of Mr. Noppadol Dej-Udom, Mr. Thanit Vinijsorn and Mrs. Rangsinee Sujaritsunchai, it will be deemed that I have not reviewed the information contained in such documents.”
Name
Mr. Narong
Title
Chearavanont
Signature
Director
………………………
Authorized Person
Mr. Noppadol
Dej-Udom
Group Chief Financial Officer
………………………
Mr. Thanit
Vinijsorn
Director of Group Controller
………………………
Mrs. Rangsinee
Sujaritsunchai
Company Secretary
………………………
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