Mr. Chaiwat stated that this share repurchase program will help strengthen investor confidence in the Company's financial position, business fundamentals, and future profitability. It will also support improved returns to shareholders through an increased return on equity (ROE) and earnings per share (EPS), enabling the Company to appropriately manage its share price in line with its intrinsic value. This initiative is beneficial to shareholders and reflects the Company's prudent financial management, ensuring that excess liquidity is deployed effectively for the benefit of the Company.
For the share repurchases in the second and third years, the implementation will depend on prevailing conditions and various relevant factors at that time. These include, but are not limited to, excess liquidity, the amount of debt maturing within six months from the start date of the repurchase for that year, and the timeframe available for execution. The Board of Directors will consider and, as appropriate, approve the details of each repurchase.