TCAP.MDO. 126/2009
Date: 7 May 2009
Subject: Clarification Statement on the Interest of Purchasing Shares of Siam City Bank Public Company Limited from Financial Institutions Development Fund for Merger and Acquisition
To: President The Stock Exchange of Thailand
Various newspapers have published Thanachart Capital Public Company Limited ("Company") has its interest in purchasing the shares of Siam City Bank Public Company Limited from Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) under the merger and acquisition purpose. The Company would like to make clarification in this regard as follows:
1. The Company invested in the shares of Siam City Bank Public Company Limited with a current shareholding at 4.97 per cent.
2. The investment in the shares of Siam City Bank Public Company Limited is part of the long-term business plan of Thanachart Group. The probability of purchasing shares from FIDF depends on many factors. The state agencies would further determine the necessary procedures and conditions since the related details have not yet been determined.
Any progress of the matter shall be reported to investors and Stock Exchange of Thailand for information.
Please be informed accordingly and subsequently report to the public.
Highest Respect,
Thanachart Capital Public Company Limited
(Mr. Anuwat Luengtawekul)
Executive Vice President
Mr. Panupan Tuangthong
Corporate Secretariat Division/Tel. 0-2217-8082