CKPower Issues 4,000 Million Worth of Debentures as Company Prepares to Invest in Hydroelectric Power Plant in Lao PDR

Stocks News Monday November 30, 2020 10:51 —PRESS RELEASE LOCAL

CKPower Issues 4,000 Million Worth of Debentures as Company Prepares to Invest in Hydroelectric Power Plant in Lao PDR

The Company has been awarded an "outstanding" rating in performance evaluation from the Thai Institute of Directors (IOD) for three consecutive years as well as being selected as one of the 2020's Thailand Sustainability Investment Index (THSI) from The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).

Mr. Thanawat Trivisvavet, Managing Director of CK Power Public Company Limited (CKPower), or "CKP" on the SET, revealed that the Company has recently issued debentures (Non-subordinated, Unsecured with Bond Representatives type) of 4,000 million baht in total value to large firms and investors. The debentures were divided into 3 sets: 1,000 million baht debentures with a tenure of 2 years at interest rates of 2.31% per year; 1,500 million baht debentures with a tenure of 3 years at interest rates of 2.62% per year; and 1,500 million baht debentures with a tenure of 7 years at interest rates of 3.76% per year. These sets of debentures were assigned a credit rating of "A-/Stable" by TRIS Rating Company Limited ("TRIS Rating").

"The Company's debentures drew a lot of attention from investors. We have received pre-orders 3.9 times more than the amount initially offered. On behalf of CKPower, I would like to express my appreciation and sincere gratitude to investors for their continuous support and confidence in our debentures," said Mr. Thanawat.

As of November 30, 2020, CKPower will have issued a total of 10,500 million baht in debentures. However, the Company still has available capacity of 9,500 million baht to issue additional debentures to support future growth, although the Company is yet to schedule the issuance of such debentures in a foreseeable future. With the issuance of these recently issued debentures included, CKPower will have the net interest-bearing debts to equity ratio (DE Ratio) of 0.72, which is considered low. This figure reflects the financial strength of the company.

Mr. Thanawat also stated that the purpose of issuing these new debentures is to pay off the outstanding debentures, which are due for payment in the first half of 2021, in order to reduce the average financial cost of CKPower and its subsidiaries and to prepare the Company for future investment in new hydroelectric power plants in the Lao PDR. This effort reinforces CKPower's leading role in the field of hydroelectric power plant development that is in line with the Company's investment policies and expectation on growth.

"This year, CKPower has been selected to join the 2020 Thailand Sustainability Investment list, an index of Thai public companies that have achieved sustainability standards under the supervision of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), reaffirming the Company's commitment to sustainable business practices and reflecting the greater emphasis that the Company has placed on sustainable business development which takes into consideration environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. The selection also bears testament to the CKPower Group's strong commitment to sustainable business practices. Moreover, CKPower has received 'Excellent' rating by the Thai Institute of Directors (IOD) with support from the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) for three consecutive years as well as an 'A/Stable' organizational rating by TRIS Rating, reflecting the Company's commitment to business operations with good corporate governance, ethics and transparency to all investors and partners as well as our responsibility to the society and the environment that continues to bring trust and confidence to our valued investors," said Mr. Thanawat.

About CKPower:
CK Power Public Company Limited (CKPower or CKP) engages in production and sales of electricity generated from three types of energy plants. The Company owns 13 power plants with the total installed capacity of 2,167 MW, consisting of two hydroelectric power plants, namely the Nam Ngum 2 Hydroelectric Power Plant with 615 MW installed capacity, operated by Nam Ngum 2 Power Company Limited (46% owned by CKP through its shareholding in SouthEast Asia Energy Limited) and the Xayaburi Hydroelectric Power Plant with 1,285 MW installed capacity, operated by Xayaburi Power Company Limited (37.5% owned); two cogeneration power plants with 238 MW installed capacity, operated by Bangpa-in Cogeneration Limited (65% owned); and nine solar power plants, 7 of which are under Bangkhenchai Company Limited (100% owned) with total installed capacity of 15 MW, one solar power plant with 8 MW installed capacity under Chiangrai Solar Company Limited (30% owned) and one solar power plant with 6 MW installed capacity under Nakhon Ratchasima Solar Company Limited (30% owned).

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