Bangkok--28 Nov--SET
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) announces the 51 winners of SET Awards 2014, with Kongkiat Opaswongkarn, CEO of Asia Plus Securities pcl (ASP), winning the Best CEO award of SET-listed companies and Pichaet Wiriyachitra, CEO of Asian Phytoceuticals pcl (APCO), being awarded with the Best CEO award of mai-listed companies. Minister of Finance Sommai Phasee presides over the ceremony and bestowed the awards today KBANK, SCC and BCP have been winners for SET Awards of Honor every year for seven consecutive years.
SET President Kesara Manchusri said that SET has hosted the SET Awards ceremony for seven consecutive years. This year’s “A Move towards Sustainable Growth” theme was to focus on SET’s mission to strengthen Thai firms’ capabilities and quality towards sustainability. The total of 43companies were recognized as award winners, receiving altogether 51 awards.
“The two winners of Best CEO of SET and mai are visionary leaders with outstanding capabilities. Bothhave led their organizations towards strong and sustainable growth by adhering to good corporate governance, enhancing their strategic capabilities, contributing to business and society, while placing emphasis on investors,” Kesara stated.
In addition to the SET Awards in various categories, SET Award of Honor is given to the firms that have maintained prominence in specific area for three or more consecutive years. Out of the 19 Awards of Honor in four categories this year, three awardees have maintained their prominence in particular area for seven consecutive years: Kasikornbank pcl (KBANK) for prominence in corporate governance reports, Siam Cement pcl (SCC) for superiority in corporate social responsibility and Bangchak Petroleum pcl (BCP) for prominence in both of these areas. This is an indicator that Thai companies are becoming more and more distinguished, paving the way to increased sustainable competitiveness.
Santi Viriyarungsarit, editor-in-chief of Money & Banking magazine, the SET Awards co-host, said, “Despite business uncertainties, The strength and synergy of Thai businesses, Thai listed companies, securities firms and asset management companies have clearly shown that they could still maintain competitive capabilities, with dynamics and stay at the forefront of the capital market.”
Panas Simasathien, chairman of the SET Awards 2014 Distinguished Judging Committee, said, “SETAwards is an esteemed recognition that reinforces the highest standards in many fields. The criteria are transparent and measurable, the judging process is through comprehensive assessment of extensive qualitative and quantitative information from many sources, including personal interviews. This could greatly inspire and motivate Thai firms to build sustainable growth, driving sustainable development to the Thai capital market and the economy across the board.”
The List of Winners of SET Awards 2014
SET Award of Honor for 2014
For Continuous Excellence in 2008-2014
- In Corporate Governance Report: The Bangchak Petroleum pcl (BCP)
KASIKORNBANK pcl (KBANK)
- In Corporate Social Responsibility: The Bangchak Petroleum pcl (BCP)
The Siam Cement pcl (SCC)
For Continuous Excellence in 2009-2014
- In Corporate Governance Report: Somboon Advance Technology pcl (SAT)
SE-EDUCATION pcl (SE-ED)
For Continuous Excellence in 2010-2014
- In Corporate Governance Report: Kiatnakin Bank pcl (KKP)
For Continuous Excellence in 2011-2014
- In Corporate Governance Report: Central Pattana pcl (CPN)
PTT Exploration and Production pcl (PTTEP)
TISCO Financial Group pcl (TISCO)
- In Corporate Social Responsibility: PTT pcl (PTT)
Somboon Advance Technology pcl (SAT)
For Continuous Excellence in 2012-2014
- In Corporate Governance Report: Phol Dhanya pcl (PHOL)
SC Asset Corporation pcl (SC)
Thai Oil pcl (TOP)
- In Corporate Social Responsibility: Thai Oil pcl (TOP)
- In Investor Relations: Advanced Info Service pcl (ADVANC)
Jubilee Enterprise pcl (JUBILE)
- Securities Company: Retail investors Kasikorn Securities pcl (KSMACQ)
SET Awards 2014
1. Best CEO Awards
- Best CEO Award: CEO of Company listed on SET
Dr. Kongkiat Opaswongkarn
Chief Executive Officer
Asia Plus Securities pcl (ASP)
- Best CEO Award: CEO of Company listed on mai
Prof. Dr. Pichaet Wiriyachitra
Managing Director
Asian Phytoceuticals pcl (APCO)
2. Best Company Performance Awards
- SET market capitalization of over THB50 bln.: Delta Electronics (Thailand) pcl (DELTA)
- SET market capitalization of THB20 bln. - THB50 bln.: -No Award was given-
- SET market capitalization of THB10 bln. - THB20 bln..: GFPT pcl (GFPT)
- SET market capitalization of THB2 bln. - THB10 bln: MFC Asset Management pcl (MFC)
- SET market capitalization of less than THB2 bln.: Pato Chemical Industry pcl (PATO)
- Company listed on mai: Asian Phytoceuticals pcl (APCO)
3. Top Corporate Governance Report Awards
- Companies listed on SET:
Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services pcl (BAFS)
Hana Microelectronics pcl (HANA)
INTOUCH Holdings pcl (INTUCH)
Indorama Ventures pcl (IVL)
PTT pcl (PTT)
PTT Global Chemical pcl (PTTGC)
Samart Corporation pcl (SAMART)
Samart Telcoms pcl (SAMART)
Samart I-Mobile pcl (SIM)
Supalai pcl (SPALI)
- Companies listed on mai:
Panjawattana Plastic pcl (PJW)
Project Planning Service pcl (PPS)
4. Best Investor Relations Awards
- SET market capitalization of over THB50 bln: KASIKORNBANK pcl (KBANK)
- SET market capitalization of THB20 bln. - THB50 bln: Pruksa Real Estate pcl (PS)
- SET market capitalization of THB10 bln. - THB20 bln: Samart Corporation pcl (SAMART)
- SET market capitalization of THB2 bln. - THB10 bln: The Erawan Group pcl (ERW)
- SET market capitalization of less than THB2 bln: -No Award was given-
- Company listed on mai: UAC Global pcl (UAC)
5. Best Corporate Social Responsibility Awards
- SET market capitalization of over THB50 bln: -No Award was given-
- SET market capitalization of THB20 bln. - THB50 bln: -No Award was given-
- SET market capitalization of THB10 bln. - THB20 bln: -No Award was given-
- SET market capitalization of THB2 bln. - THB10 bln: Thai Wacoal pcl (WACOAL)
- SET market capitalization of less than THB2 bln:
- People's Garment pcl (PG)
- Thai Optical Group pcl (TOG)
- Company listed on mai: QTC Energy pcl (QTC)
6. Best Securities Company Awards
- Securities Company for Institutional investors: KASIKORN Securities pcl (KSMACQ)
- Securities Company for Retail investors: SCB Securities Company Limited (SCBS)
- Best Derivatives House Award: CIMB Securities (Thailand) Company Limited (CIMBS)
7. Best Asset Management Company Award
- SCB Asset Management Company Limited
Those interested in viewing the recorded tape of SET Awards 2014, please go to Money Channel onDecember 13, 2014 at 13.30 hrs. onwards, For more information on SET Awards, please visitwww.set.or.th/setawards
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