13 November 2007
Approved the Q3/07 result and the new President
Ref: MCOT/ 6100/2685
November 12, 2007
The Stock Exchange of Thailand
Attn: President
Re: Approved the third quarter 2007 result and the new Chairman
Dear Madam:
We, MCOT Public Company Limited, have organized a meeting of the Board
of Directors No. 17/2007 on November 12, 2007 at 15.00 a.m. at the
Meeting Room, 6th Floor, MCOT Administration Building, 63/1 Rama IX
Road, Huay Kwang Sub-District, Huay Kwang District, Bangkok 10310.
We would like to inform the Stock Exchange of Thailand that the Board
of Directors approved the following resolutions :
1. Approved the Company's balance sheet and statement of profit and
Loss for the three-month period and nine-month period ended
September 30,2007.
2. Approved the appointment of Mr.Charnchai Soontharamut, First Vice
Chairman, as the new chairman due to the fact that the position as the
director of MCOT of Mr.Boonplook Chaiket, chairman, will come to an
end on 20 November 2007 due to the age of 65 years. And approved the
appointment of Mr.Chulayuth Hirunyavasit, director, as the First Vice
Chairman.
3. Approved the cancellation of the Resolution of the Board of Directors
Meeting No.16/2007 dated 26 October 2007 relating to the assignment
Of Mr.Chanchai Soontharamut, Chairman of the Audit Committee and
the Independent director, as a proxy to vote on behalf of shareholders
who cannot attend the EGM No.1/2007 on 30 November 2007.
4. Assigned Mrs. Wilasinee Adulyanont, Audit Committee and the
Independent director, as a proxy to vote on behalf of shareholders who
cannot attend the EGM No.1/2007 on 30 November 2007.
Sincerely yours,
(Mr. Polchai Vinijchaikul)
Vice President
Legal Affairs Office
MCOT Public Company Limited
Investor Relations
Tel. 0 2201 6388 ,0 2201 6454
Fax: 0 2245 1854
Management' s Discussion and Analysis on the Company's Operating
Results
based on the Financial Statements for the three-month periods ended
September 30, 2007
Overview of the Company and its Subsidiary Result of Operations
Unit : Million Baht
(Reviewed)
July-Sep 2007 July-Sep 2006 % Change
(YoY)
Total Revenues 1,082 1,160 -7
TV Revenues 668 764 -13
Radio Revenues 216 204 6
Joint operation and others 198 192 3
Total Expenses 669 580 15
Net Profit 299 391 -24
EPS 0.44 0.57 -23
Unit : Million Baht
(Reviewed)
July-Sep 2007 April-June 2007 % Change
(QoQ)
Total Revenues 1,082 927 17
TV Revenues 668 517 29
Radio Revenues 216 206 5
Joint operation and others 198 204 -3
Total Expenses 669 593 13
Net Profit 299 242 24
EPS 0.44 0.35 26
Note: The Company's operating results presented in its financial statements
were different from those presented in the consolidated financial statements
due to a change in accounting method in recording investments in subsidiaries
and joint ventures in the Company's financial statements.
According to the Company's operating results for the third quarter of 2007
(July - September 2007), its total revenues decreased 7%, compared with
those of the same period last year, but increased 17%, compared with
those of the second quarter of 2007, the details of which are as follows:
Television Television revenues decreased 13 % (YoY), compared with
those of the same period of 2006, but surged 29% (QoQ) when compared
to those of second quarter 2007. Specifically, while the total advertising
spending on television increased only 9% QoQ, but MCOT's share of the
total advertising spending on television went up 19% QoQ. As a result of
the more popularity in the news program caused by the program reshuffle
in July 2007, and also the special projects, such as 24th Unisersiade,
Bangkok 2007, Academy Fantasia 4 (AF4).
Radio Radio revenues kept continually increased 6% YoY, and 5%
QoQ, even though the total advertising spending on radio fell 5% QoQ due
to the Company's strength in marketing and sales. In addition, such
activities and events to promote radio stations finally paid off.
Expenses The expenses went up 15% YoY due to the increase in the
costs of TV and radio production, as well as the increase in the SG&A.
The surge in the expenses was in accordance with the increase in salary
expenses for the TV news staffs and marketing staffs, and the increase in
the expenses for the special live program.
Net profit The Company's net profit in the third quarter of 2007 was
Baht 299 million, down 24% YoY but up 24% QoQ. Earning per share (EPS)
is equal to Baht 0.44.
With total assets of Baht 8,273 million, total liabilities of Baht 1,631 million
and total shareholder's equity of Baht 6,643 million, MCOT Plc.'s financial
position remains strong.