The Novation Letter for derivatives transaction with BTMU
The Audit Committee considered the Novation Letter for derivates transaction with BTMU. Due to business integration of BTMU and BAY, the Company was requested by BTMU to issue the Novation Letter for derivatives transactions under ISDA Master Agreement signed with BTMU on May 27, 2004.
Private Placement bond arranged by BTMU, Tokyo
The Audit Committee considered the Private Placement Guaranteed Bond to be arranged by BTMU, Tokyo for USD 30 million in September to October, 2014. The bond was proposed for 3 or 4 or 5 years tenor, bullet redemption and coupon set at ICE LIBOR Flat to be swapped into THB fixed rated with BTMU, BKK Branch. Proceeds from this bond issuance were to be used for partial repayment of existing long-term loans from BTMU, maturing during period from September to December, 2014. The indicative all-in cost were 4.50% (3 years), 4.58% (4 years), 4.62% (5 years), which were slightly lower than borrowing directly from local banks.
The results of short term loans disbursement in June, 2014 from BTMU
The Audit Committee acknowledged disbursements of unsecured short-term loans from BTMU during June and July, 2014. The interest rates for these short-term loans were between 2.85% and 2.95% which were reasonable rate level.