7 April 2020
Bangkok (7 April 2020) – Bank of Ayudhya PCL, led by Mr. Sittichai Mahaguna (far right), Krungsri Head of Investment Banking Group, Mr. Prakob Phiencharoen (2nd left), Krungsri Executive Vice President of Global Corporate Banking Division, Ms. Jamjun Siriganjanavong (2nd right), Krungsri Senior Vice President, Debt Capital Markets Department, and Ms. Praphaporn Vivattanaphan (far left), Krungsri Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Banking Division 1, received 2 awards from ThaiBMA Best Bond Award 2019 for “Deal of the Year” and “Distinguished Issuer” from the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
“Deal of the Year” Award for 2019 was given to the most outstanding deal of 2019 which is the muti-tranche Thai Baht debenture issuance of THB 35,000 million by Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited (GPSC), the innovative power flagship of PTT Group. GPSC's debentures were the largest ever Thai Baht debentures issuance in one single issue by a private power generation company and Krungsri represented as lead underwriter and arranger for this successful bond issuance. Another important award which is “Distinguished Issuer” Award was given to PTT Global Chemical PCL (GC) as private sector bond issuer with an outstanding performance who demonstrates the vision to help develop the Thai Baht Debt Capital Markets with the continuity of issuances that serve the wide range of Thai investor communities. Krungsri acted as a joint underwriter and arranger.
The awards underscore Krungsri’s achievements in providing total financial solution for corporate customers and determination to leverage the group synergies and network, in line with Krungsri’s mission to enhance growth opportunities for corporate customers, reflecting the strength of Krungsri’s capabilities and MUFG’s global network.