Dividend Policy & Payment
The Company and its affiliates have a policy of paying dividends to shareholders at a rate not less than 40% of the net profit after corporate income tax and regulatory reserve each year, based upon the Company separate financial statements, subject to the economic conditions and future operations.
Dividend Payment History
| Year | Interim Dividend Baht/Share | Final Dividend Baht/Share | Annual Dividend Baht/Share | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 1.10 | 103% |
| 2004 | 0.60 | 0.65 | 1.25 | 87% |
| 2005 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.35 | 84% |
| 2006 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.40 | 64% |
| 2007 | 0.13 | 0.52 | 0.65 | 63% |
| 2008 | 0.60 | 0.65 | 1.25 | 91% |
| 2009 | 0.55 | 0.32 | 0.87 | 90% |
| 2010 | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.81 | 82% |
| 2011* | 0.54 | 0 | 0.54 | 46% |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019 | 0.10 | 0 | 0 | 62% |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Remark : *propose the omission of dividends payment started at final dividend in 2011, in order to reserve cash on hand for the ongoing projects under the Company's business plan.