SET points out “Form 56-1 One Report” helps to understand the company’s business. Build investor confidence

Bangkok, The SET identified "Form 56-1 One Report" as important information to help investors understand strategies. Business direction Risk management guidelines To reduce the risk of investment portfolios Increase the opportunity to create long-term returns. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) published the article "3 Reasons Investors Should Read Form 56-1 One Report" by Kanyarat Thaweesirithanakul. Sustainable Investment Development Department, Form 56-1 One Report is an annual report that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires listed companies to submit to the SEC within 3 months of From the end of the accounting period It contains important information that will help investors better understand the overall picture and direction of business operations. Especially regarding the nature of business operations. Risk and opportunity analysis Operating results and financial position which covers information on sustainability operations (Environmental, Social and Governance or ESG) of the comp any reflects doing business on the basis of good corporate governance. Consider various stakeholders for the ability to grow in the long term. Investors should read Form 56-1 One Report for 3 reasons: 1. Help investors understand the business Business direction and views of executives in the 56-1 One Report form, consisting of 4 important pieces of information: 1) business operations and operating results, 2) corporate governance, 3) financial statements, 4) certification of information accuracy. To explain to investors where sales come from, who the customers are, what is the company's strategy to generate income. There is a Management Discussion and Analysis (MDandA) that explains the reasons for changes in important figures in the financial statements. In addition, there is ESG data, which is another aid for investors in monitoring the work of the board of directors and senior executives. Strength in doing business and the ability to survive and grow in the long term. To assess reliability and investment attractiveness 2. Help investors prepare before the shareholder meeting around April of every year. It is during the annual general meeting of shareholders (Annual General Meeting or AGM). Therefore, before the shareholder meeting Investors should study and analyze information from Form 56-1 One Report to track past performance and future business management directions. Including exercising your rights as a shareholder by asking questions and making observations on related issues. To ensure that the invested businesses are transparent. Operate efficiently Comprehensively analyze and evaluate risks. and have a sustainable business direction Consistent with the concept and level of risk that investors can accept. 3. Help manage risk and increase the opportunity to create long-term returns from investments like 56-1 One Report. It also reflects the direction and forward looking of the company (forward looking) in both market directions. Competition trends Various risk factors and opportunities include evaluati ng emerging risks in order to prepare for and deal with impacts that may occur in the future, such as dealing with inflation. Interest rates are rising Changing consumer behavior, epidemics, climate change, etc. Such information reflects how the company thinks and approaches to managing risks while seeking business opportunities. Makes investors understand the management's perspective, ideas, goals, and business adjustment direction. To use the data to analyze investment worthiness and design investment portfolios. To diversify risk and increase the opportunity to create appropriate returns on investment. Investors can follow information about listed companies at https://www.settrade.com/th/home By searching for the list of stocks you are interested in, select 'Company Information' and go to 'Form 56-1 One Report'. Source: Thai News Agency