1. When does Bangkok Bank report its financial results?
We report our financial results to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) quarterly. Check our calendar for details of the next announcement.

 

2. Where can I get a copy of Bangkok Bank's annual report?
As a shareholder, you will receive a copy of Bangkok Bank's annual report every year.  The report will come together with the invitation to the annual shareholders' meeting.  To get additional copies, please contact our PR Department Telephone (66) 0-2626 3356.

 

3. Does Bangkok Bank pay a cash dividend?
Yes. The last dividend for common shares was paid in 2006 at 2.75 baht per share. An interim dividend was paid on 22 September 2006 at 1.00 baht per share. The bank will pay another dividend on 11 May 2007 at 1.75 baht per share.

 

4. Does Bangkok Bank have a reinvestment policy for dividends?
No, Bangkok Bank does not reinvest dividends on behalf of its shareholders.

 

5. How do I confirm the number of shares that I have?
As Bangkok Bank is a listed company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), the Thailand Securities Depository Co., Ltd. (TSD) is the shareholders' registrar.  There are two ways to hold Bangkok Bank shares; by holding physical certificates or in scrip-less form through brokerage firms.  If you have physical certificates, you can confirm the number of shares you hold by contacting the TSD directly on (66) 0-2359-1200.  If you have an account with a share broker, you may confirm the size of your holding of Bangkok Bank shares with them.
 

6. What should I do if I lose my share certificate?
You should contact the Thailand Securities Depository Co., Ltd. (TSD) which will reissue you with a new certificate. You will need a police report and your ID card. You will need your share numbers in order to file a report to the police.  The share numbers can be obtained from the TSD on (66) 0-2359-1200.

 

7. What happens if a shareholder dies?
Shares in Bangkok Bank are no different from other assets in an estate and so if you are the legal heir you may claim your right to them.  You will require the court order of your status as heir, the death certificate of the deceased person and your ID card.

You can transfer the ownership by contacting the TSD, phone (66) 0-2359-1200.

 

8. How do I sell my Bangkok Bank shares or buy more?
As Bangkok Bank is a listed company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), the shares can be bought or sold on the stock market through the SET's participants, i.e., brokerage firms.

 

9. Who do I notify if I have changed my name or address?
If you have an account with a brokerage company you may notify them directly and they will update your records with the Thailand Securities Depository Co., Ltd. (TSD), which is the shareholders' registrar. 

If you hold physical certificates, you should contact the TSD on (66) 0-2359-1200.

You will need your ID card to make the changes whether it's through a broker or the TSD.

 

10. Should I attend the annual meeting?
The shareholders' annual meeting is an opportunity for all shareholders to learn about Bangkok Bank's performance during the past year as well as its future strategy and direction.  You also have an opportunity to question the board and executives about any issues of interest and to meet other shareholders. We consider that the shareholders' meeting is most beneficial and we would encourage all shareholders to attend.

 

11. What kinds of shares are there in Bangkok Bank?
Common shares which can be in the form of local shares, foreign shares and NVDR (Non-Voting Depository Receipt) shares, and preference shares.

 

12. What is the difference between the types of shares in Bangkok Bank?
Bangkok Bank's common shares have entitlement to all voting and financial rights.Preference shares have the same rights as common shares however they are entitled to receive dividends and be paid before the common share holders in the case of liquidation and bankruptcy.

Foreign common shares are common shares for foreign investors.
NVDR  (Non-Voting Depository Receipt) shares are also for foreign investors.  They have all the financial rights of a common share but they carry no voting rights.  

 

13. What are CAPS?
CAPS are units in a unit trust managed by the BBL Asset management company. The investments of the trust are in financial instruments called CAPS which were issued in 1999. These instruments are a mixture of debentures and preference shares.

 

14. Can I buy CAPS or sell my CAPS?
You can buy and sell CAPS at Bangkok Bank branches. You can check the current selling price here.

 

15. Does Bangkok Bank offer derivatives or warrants?
No the Bank does not issue these securities.

 

16. What is Bangkok Bank's registered capital and paid-up capital?
The registered capital of Bangkok Bank is Baht 40,000 million, divided into 4,000 million shares at a par value of Baht 10 each. This is made up of 3,998 million ordinary shares and two million preference shares.

The paid-up capital of Bangkok Bank is Baht 19.085 billion, divided into 1.908 billion ordinary shares and 345,000 preference shares at a par value of Baht  10 each.

 

17. What is the foreign limit on holding Bangkok Bank shares?
Up until 1997, the foreign limit on holding Bangkok Bank shares was 25%.  In 1997 the Bank of Thailand's (BOT) relaxed the regulations for a ten year period, raising the foreign limit to 48.78%.

 

18. Can foreigners hold Bangkok Bank local shares?
Foreigners may hold local shares but they are not be entitled to attend shareholders meetings, receive dividends or receive rights issues.

In order to get these entitlements, foreign investors may ask the Thailand Securities Depository Co., Ltd. (TSD) to convert their local shares to foreign shares.  The conversion can be done if the proportion of shareholdings of Thais and aliens is within the level as required by the law.
 
Foreign investors may also convert their local shares to a NVDR share, a new type of share, which was first issued in 2001. These shares have all the financial rights of a common share but no voting rights.   There is no limitation on converting shares to NVDR. 

 

19. What is the return on equity for Bangkok Bank?
The Return on Equity (p.a.) of 2006 was 2.06%.

 

20. Who are the major shareholders of Bangkok Bank shares?
These were the major shareholders at the end of September 2006: