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Contents Company Profile 1 Financial Highlights 2 Messages from the Board of Directors 4 Audit Committee's Report 6 Management Discussion and Analysis 7 Makro Cash and Carry 11 Makro Office Centres 14 Siam Food Services 16 Industry and Competitive Environment 17 Looking to the Future 19 Risk Factors 21 Corporate Achievements 23 Other Information 25 Report of the Board of Directors' 49 Responsibilities for Financial Statements Financial Statements 50 Makro and Makro Office Centers' Locations 85 Makro is a Cash and Carry selling quality Food and Non Food products providing the best buying conditions and solutions for our professional customers Company Profile The principle business of Siam Makro Public Company Limited is the operation of Wholesale Cash and Carry Trade Centres, registered under the name of "Makro" throughout Thailand. Currently, there are 29 Makro stores of varying sizes, 8 stores are located within the Greater Bangkok area and 21 stores are in the provinces. Each store is ideally positioned geographically to be easily accessible for all customers. Every store offers a product range and assortment, designed specifically for the customers' changing needs and expectations. With a registered customer base of over 1.8 million, the Company continues to successfully sell food and non-food products to a multitude of Clientele. The main focus being small to medium size businesses, predominantly small retailers, HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants and Caterers), institutions, professionals and the service sector. The company has three 99.9% owned subsidiary businesses. Makro Office Centre is a uniquely structured business. By having two clearly defined business models, the 'category killer - niche retailer business' and the 'Contract Delivery' business, MOC is able to target all segments of its customer base as a "Single Source Solution Provider" for office products, supplies, and services. Siam Food Service, the business acquired by the Company in early 2005, is a leading provider of premium food products and logistic services to the food service industry that specialises in the nation-wide supply of value-added services and highly specific frozen and chilled meat, seafood, poultry, etc. Makro Properties Ltd. is a land investment company. A number of Makro stores are located on land owned by Makro Properties Ltd. Siam Makro Public Company Limited is controlled by SHV group, a privately held Dutch group, which operates the Makro Cash and Carry business in Asia from a head office located in Bangkok. Makro Cash and Carry is currently trading within 5 Asian countries and has a total of 73 stores across the region. In Thailand, an experienced professional management team based at the head office in Bangkok manages the Company and is supported by a store management team at each of its stores. Siam Makro Public Company Limited is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand and has a registered share capital of 240 million shares with a par value of Baht 10 each with a paid-up share capital - as of the 31st December 2005 - of Baht 2,400 million. The total shareholders' equity, as of this time being Baht 8,839 million and the total revenues for the year end being Baht 52,295 million. The Net income for the year was Baht 1,136 million, an increase of 2.6% on the previous year. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 1 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Financial Highlights As at 31 December Unit : Baht Million Total assets Change (%) 2005 2004 2003 2005/2004 2004/2003 18,494 18,215 15,889 1.5 14.6 Total liabilities 9,655 8,893 7,134 8.6 24.7 Share capital 2,400 2,400 2,400 0.0 0.0 Shareholders' equity 8,839 9,323 8,756 (5.2) 6.5 Sales 48,393 43,490 38,135 11.3 14.0 Total revenues 50,456 45,290 39,708 11.4 14.1 Gross profit 2,616 2,566 2,186 1.9 17.4 Net profit for the year 1,136 1,107 944 2.6 17.3 Earnings per share for the year (Baht) 4.74 4.61 3.93 2.8 17.3 Par value per share (Baht) 10.00 10.00 10.00 0.0 0.0 Book value per share (Baht) 36.83 38.84 36.48 (5.2) 6.5 9.00 2.75 2.50 227.3 10.0 Dividend per share (Baht) Net profit margin for the year (%) 2.3 2.4 2.4 12.5 12.2 10.7 Return on total assets (%) 6.2 6.5 5.9 Dividend pay out ratio (%) 190.1 59.6 63.5 Return on equity (%) Remark : * Dividend per share include the followings. 1) Interim dividend of Baht 5.00 per share was fully paid in the fourth quarter of 2005. 2) Proposed final dividend of Baht 4.00 per share for shareholders' approval on April 27, 2006 bringing total dividend for 2005 to Baht 9.00 per share. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 2 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited and its subsidiaries Financial Highlights As at 31 December Unit : Baht Million Change (%) 2005 2004 2003 2005/2004 2004/2003 Total assets 18,968 18,539 16,175 2.3 14.6 Total liabilities 10,129 9,216 7,419 9.9 24.2 Share capital 2,400 2,400 2,400 0.0 0.0 Shareholders' equity 8,839 9,323 8,756 (5.2) 6.5 Sales 50,418 44,670 39,249 12.9 13.8 Total revenues 52,295 46,258 40,619 13.1 13.9 Gross profit 3,022 2,813 2,416 7.4 16.4 Net profit for the year 1,136 1,107 944 2.6 17.3 Earnings per share for the year (Baht) 4.74 4.61 3.93 2.8 17.3 Par value per share (Baht) 10.00 10.00 10.00 0.0 0.0 Book value per share (Baht) 36.83 38.84 36.48 (5.2) 6.5 9.00 2.75 2.50 227.3 10.0 Dividend per share (Baht) Net profit margin for the year (%) 2.2 2.4 2.3 12.5 12.2 10.7 Return on total assets (%) 6.1 6.4 5.8 Dividend pay out ratio (%) 190.1 59.6 63.5 Return on equity (%) Remark : * Dividend per share include the followings. 1) Interim dividend of Baht 5.00 per share was fully paid in the fourth quarter of 2005. 2) Proposed final dividend of Baht 4.00 per share for shareholders' approval on April 27, 2006 bringing total dividend for 2005 to Baht 9.00 per share. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 3 Annual Report 2005 Messages from the Board of Directors In 2005 we successfully achieved a sales growth of 12.9% despite the down turn within the retail industry in Thailand where sales growth has shown a slip in 2005. Makro has also been able to withstand the negative effects in the market, notably rising oil prices, severe droughts followed by flooding in the North and South of the country, unrest in the south and the continuing impacts from the Tsunami in 2004. During 2004 we conducted an intensive expansion plan; we increased the number of stores by 6 to give a total of 29 stores, 8 within Bangkok and 21 located within the provinces. We also successfully completed the re-modelling of 7 stores. In 2005 we continued with an aggressive action plan, with the re-modelling of a further 9 stores. However 2005 was dedicated to stabilising and consolidating the business after the extensive expansion programs of 2003 and 2004. Considerable effort was put into optimising and enhancing the current working methodologies operated in stores with emphasise on standard operating procedures and processes across the business. Investment in staff through numerous training programs was also a key activity for 2005 as well as a major review in terms of future business strategies in order to prepare Siam Makro for a successful 2006. In October of 2005, we hosted the first ever 'HoReCa Extravaganza' at the Impact Exhibition Centre in Muangthong Thani. This event gave Makro the unique opportunity of bringing specialised suppliers within the hotel, restaurant and catering arena together with our customers. More than 150 suppliers and industry experts participated in the event, offering to our customers' not only product information and future initiatives, but an HoReCa Advisory centre, cooking demonstrations, seminars on food hygiene and lots, lots more. This could not have been achieved without the dedication of our employees and the close partnerships that exists between Makro and its' suppliers. We, the board of directors would like to take this opportunity to thank all participants for making the first ever 'HoReCa Extravaganza' a success and we look forward to the next 'HoReCa Extravaganza' in 2006. The Company's trading subsidiaries have continued to perform well in 2005, with Makro Office Centre opening a further five stores. MOC have also introduced new initiatives into the market such as the 'Contract Delivery' business, which is a dependable and customised office supplies procurement solution for customers' to optimise efficiency and manage control. Operational efficiency has also continued to improve in conjunction with enhanced customer care and service. This year we also saw the successful integration of Siam Food Service, a leading provider of premium food products and logistic services to the food industry, this being strategically important to reinforce of our position within the food professionals market. Makro has always been and will continue to be fully committed to our responsibilities within the society. Throughout the year the Company together with its employees participated in a number of social activities. We have supported the tremendous efforts being made by the Khun Poom Foundation and in particular, the 'To Be Number 1' program. By allowing events to be held in our store car parking areas the foundation organisers are able to promote social awareness against drugs. The foundation also raises funds to foster the development of disadvantaged children and takes care of the autistic, to which we also donated funds. This is a highly successful joint venture which we will continue to support for many years. Sustaining our drug awareness activities of 2005, we introduced the 'Clean Factory' project, which ensures we do not employ drug addicts in our stores. Working closely with the Public Health Authority, random drug testing of our employees is carried out. If problems are detected, a program of treatment will be offered. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 4 Annual Report 2005 Messages from the Board of Directors The Company also continues to supports The 'Royal Project'. Our involvement is the countrywide distribution and sales in our stores, of organic fruits and vegetables from the 'Nong Marg Tao Integrated Farm' located in Sakon Nakorn and Muang Ngai. This is a special Agriculture Project, which is run under the royal patronage of HM The Queen. This project is designed to educate and promote agricultural techniques for poor rural people. For both locations together with our suppliers we have renovated and provided fully equipped Fruits & Vegetables preparation rooms. Future activities are also being pursued, especially within the product labelling of organic produce. For the Tsunami relief our directors, management and employees donated funds from the monies allocated for our annual staff events to HRH Princess Sirindhornthe. These donations were utilised initially for the purchase of medical equipment followed by a rehabilitation project. For this project we worked closely with our suppliers and collected donations for the purchase of household goods for the victims of the tsunami. We also feel it's extremely important to give back to the children. In conjunction with Hewlett-Packard (Thailand) Ltd. we were able to donate 80 computers to the 'School for Educational' program. We would like to thank the Board of Directors, employees, management, customers and suppliers for their continued support in making Siam Makro the leading Cash and Carry in Thailand. Mr. Arsa Sarasin Mrs. Suchada Ithijarukul Chairman President Siam Makro Public Company Limited 5 Annual Report 2005 Audit Committee's Report Siam Makro Public Company Limited's Audit Committee comprise of three Outside Directors who have the required qualifications and are independent in compliance with the SET's requirements. The members of the Audit Committee are Mr. Athaporn Khaimarn, Chairman, Mr. Chavalit Uttasart and Mr. Thira Wipuchanin. During the year 2005, the Audit Committee hold five meetings and the major matters discussed are as follows: 1. Review the Company's internal control systems and propose recommendations to the Company's management. 2. Review internal audit plan and audit findings for the year 2005 reported by Internal Audit Department. 3. Acknowledge the 2006 internal audit focus. 4. Select the Group external auditors and consider proposed audit fees together with the Company's Board of Directors. 5. Review the quarterly and annual financial statements and consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries for the year 2005 by reviewing the reports and meeting with the external auditors, as well as receiving the clarifications from the company's management. 6. Review the Company's compliance with significant accounting policies and practices, which included procedures for preparation of the financial statements and disclosures. 7. Jointly with the external auditors, the internal auditor and the company's management, review material issues relating to internal controls and operations procedures of the company. The Committee is of the opinion that the financial statements have been prepared based on the Company's operations carried out according to the objectives and policies of the Board of Directors, with appropriate and necessary internal control systems. (Mr. Athaporn Khaimarn) Chairman of the Audit Committee Siam Makro Public Company Limited Siam Makro Public Company Limited 6 Annual Report 2005 Management Discussion and Analysis Economics Environment The strong economic growth that followed the 1997/98 Asian Financial crisis, seeing the Thai economy grow substantially by 6.9% in 2003 and 6.2% in 2004 has slowed in 2005 to an estimated 4.5%. This downturn being attributed to the surge in oil prices, severe drought in rural regions, flooding the North and South of Thailand, tsunami-related declines in tourism and lower consumer confidence. However, the Thai economy performed well beginning third quarter of 2005 growing by 5.3%, a faster rate than 4.6% of the previous year and forecasted fourth quarterly results show a growth of 4.7%. For the first nine months of 2005, GDP stood at 4.4%. After seasonally adjustment, GDP posted the same growth rate for third quarter and second quarter of 2005 at 2.2%. This strong growth being driven by the Government's new economic measures to boost exports and increase income, thus resulting in higher exports, and increases in agricultural outputs after a decline for six consecutive quarters. During the last half of the year, domestic demand slowed whilst external demand showed a significant growth. Domestic demand sustained growth within private consumption and investment but there are signs for a continuing slow down. This can be attributed to potential high interest rates, which impacts to the lower spending within durable products and a slowdown in other products. Exports grew during the first nine months of 2005. However, prices accounted for 16% of the increase and volume just 5%, due to the drought and downturn in the electronics cycle. Exports are expected to continue to rise in 2006 with exports to partners of bilateral free trade agreements being accelerated. China, Japan, India and Africa are all forecasted for increases in 2006. Only Australia will see Thai imports slowing down - from 35% growth in 2005 to 30% in 2006. Headline consumer price inflation continued to rise, estimated at approximately 4.5% for the year, up from 2.7% in 2004. This increase mainly reflects rising oil prices and has had a negative effect towards private and government consumption, with growth in private consumption reducing to 4.4% compared to 5.9% in 2004. Private investment expenditure declined from 15% in 2004, to approximately 11% in 2005, this also being attributed to a number of facts such as, surges in oil prices, southern unrest, drought and the impact from the Tsunami. The Stock Exchange of Thailand's performance in 2005 was up on the prior year and the SET index ended the year at 713.73, up from 668.10 at the end of the previous year. 52,295 46,258 40,619 2003 944 2004 2005 2003 Consolidated Total Revenues (Baht Million) Siam Makro Public Company Limited 1,107 1,136 2004 2005 Net Profit for the Year (Baht Million) 7 Annual Report 2005 Management Discussion and Analysis Revenue Consolidated sales increased by almost 12.9% to Baht 50,418 million, up from Baht 44,670 million in the prior year. The continuing growth in like for like sales reflects the successful repositioning and business strategy. On an overall like for like basis, sales grew by 5.0% with a particularly strong performance in fresh and frozen food sales, which grew massively by 24.4%. This being attributed to the re-modelling of a further 9 stores in 2005 and the first full year of operating the six new stores that opened in 2004. In 2005, the Company has continued developing our core customers, HoReCa and small retailers of which their sales rose by 20.6% and 14.4% respectively. Non-food sales performed better in 2005, giving a 3.0% growth in sales. Service income grew to Baht 1,503 million up from Baht 1,282 million in the prior year, a 17.3% growth rate, representing some 2.9% of total revenues. Other income increased over the prior year, 22.3% up from Baht 306 million to Baht 374 million. Total consolidated revenues were Baht 52,295 million, up from Baht 46,258 million in the prior year, an increase of 13.1%. Thus reflecting the impact delivery of our strategy throughout our business. Gross Profit The absolute amount of gross profit margin rose by 7.4% from 2004. However, the percentage of gross profit margin to total sales reduced slightly from 6.3% to 6.0%, reflecting change in sales mix and increased participation from the lower margin food business in line with management's strategy to focus on a wholesale cash and carry business and a one-stop shop for food service. Selling and administrative expenses Overall the selling and administrative expenses increased by Baht 472 million to Baht 3,286 million up from Baht 2,814 million, representing 6.3% of total revenue compared to 6.1% in 2004. This being accounted to the re-modelling program of 9 Makro stores, first full year operating costs for the new stores, which opened in 2004, and the opening of 5 Makro Office Centres. However, the increase in selling and administrative expenses was held at a lower rate as selling and administrative expenses per store, both at the existing stores and at new stores, are tightly controlled. We will continue to make significant gains in productivity and efficiency and at the year-end, the Group employed 3,173 including the employees of Makro Office Centre and Siam Food Services. 2,516 2003 2,814 2004 3,286 2,545 2005 2003 Consolidated Selling and Administrative Expenses (Baht Million) Siam Makro Public Company Limited 2,911 2004 3,173 2005 No. of Employees of the Company and its Subsidiaries 8 Annual Report 2005 Management Discussion and Analysis Net income Consolidated income before interest expenses and taxation was Baht 1,612 million, up Baht 26 million from Baht 1,586 million in 2005 representing an increase of 1.6%. Comparing to same basis without the special price received upon 2004 new store opening, the income before interest expenses and taxation was significantly ahead of the growth in underlying sales of 12.9%. Interest rates increased during the second half of the year improving the interest income, this positively impacts the Company, given its substantial cash position reflecting its business as a cash and carry operator. Income after taxation was Baht 1,136 million, up some Baht 29 million or 2.6% from Baht 1,107 million in 2004. Earnings per share Earnings per share were Baht 4.74 per share for 2005 compared to Baht 4.61 share in 2004, this reflecting the continuing improvement in net income for the year. Financial status The Company's financial status as of 31 December 2005 reflects it's strong trading position, positive cash inflows and managed investment program. Consolidated total assets have increased in 2005 to Baht 18,968 million from Baht 18,539 million in 2004. Primarily, reflecting the impact of the continuing store investment program, which included investment in property, plant and equipment amounting to some Baht 649 million, and increased goodwill resulted from an acquisition of Siam Food Services. Additions to property, plant and equipment being the cost of bringing 5 new Makro Office Centres into service and the continuation of the refurbishment and expansion of the food area within 9 existing Makro stores. The Company has maintained its traditional strong working capital position and holds cash and cash equivalent and current investments at the year-end of some Baht 4,363 million. The high cash and cash equivalent and current investments reflects the very strong trading performance achieved in 2005. Operating cash flows and existing cash flows funded the store investment program of Baht 649 million, the super dividend pay-out of some Baht 1,620 million, and the acquisition of Siam Food Service Limited. The high cash and cash equivalent and current investments at year end also reflects a higher balance of trade accounts payable, up from Baht 8,211 million at 2004 to Baht 9,068 million. The Company actively manages its trade payables as part of its overall working capital management program. Other current liabilities increased over the prior year, reflecting the underlying growth in the business, as current tax liabilities increased reflecting the increased tax arising on profits for the year, and a higher level of accruals reflecting the increased number of stores. Inventories have slightly increased from Baht 3,903 million to Baht 4,048 million. With the increased inventory from the acquisition of Siam Food Services and five new MOC stores being partly offset through reduced inventory levels at existing stores. We continue to tightly manage our inventory levels as lower value food inventory continues to become a more significant proportion of our total inventory. The Company is equity financed. There have been no increases in share capital during the year and share capital remains unchanged at 240 million shares with a par value of Baht 10 per share, fully paid up. The Group has adequate cash and short-term investment funding with which to fund future expansion and business acquisitions should appropriate opportunities be identified. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 9 Annual Report 2005 Management Discussion and Analysis Dividend A dividend in respect of 2004 of Baht 1.75 per share amounting to a total of Baht 420 million was approved at the Annual General Shareholders' Meeting on 25 April 2005 and was fully paid in the second quarter of 2005. A 2005 interim dividend of Baht 5 per share amounting to a total of Baht 1,200 million was approved at the Extraordinary General Shareholders' Meeting on 26 October 2005 and fully paid in the fourth quarter of 2005. At the Board of Directors' meeting of the Company on 22 February 2006, the Board of Directors unanimously resolved to propose to the Annual General Shareholders' Meeting for approval of the Company to declare final dividend payment for the year 2005, at the rate of Baht 4 per share bringing the total dividend to Baht 9 per share. The proposed dividends must be approved by the shareholders at their meeting. Share price The closing share price for the company at 31 December 2005 was Baht 69.50, significantly increased over last year of Baht 49. The Company was capitalized at Baht 16,680 million, up Baht 4,920 million from Baht 11,760 million at the previous year-end. Audit committee In accordance with the regulations of the Stock Exchange of Thailand the Company has formed an audit committee comprising three independent directors. The report of the audit committee is set out on page 6. Corporate Governance The Company is committed to the implementation of Good Corporate Governance practice, and a report on our application of the Principles of Good Corporate Governance is set out on page 44. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 10 Annual Report 2005 Makro Cash and Carry Since 2001 Siam Makro PLC has undergone major restructuring. The aim has been to reposition the company back into its original wholesale cash and carry format, whilst at the same time taking into account the unique characteristics of the indigenous market. This was successfully achieved during 2004 by focusing more on professional customers and by ensuring the nature of the business was understood by all. During 2005 the extensive re-modelling program of 9 stores to the new format further developed and supported this strategy. The range of perishable goods was extended and given greater prominence in the stores and the new format has improved the selection and the displays for the target customer. The Customers Knowing who our customers are is essential to ensuring the repositioning within the market successfully continues. Only when we know who our customers are, we can clearly understand our customers' needs and expectations. This is a number one priority for Siam Makro PLC. The main focus area of 2005 was to increase the customer base within the HoReCa customer group. As part of this initiative, a number of stores went through a re-modelling program, which included widening the sales space for fresh foods and increasing the product range for the growing popularity of frozen products. This was also supported with a wider range of dry goods, beverages and related items such as disposable food packaging and tableware. Additionally, the offering of non-food products targeted especially for this specific market, such as household and electrical goods, has given Makro a greater opportunity to become a key player within the market share for this customer group. Makro is a 'One-Stop for Food Services' and as oil prices continue to increase, the one-stop experience is becoming more and more important for the customer's needs. There are currently 29 Makro stores within the Kingdom of Thailand with each store having its' own specific customer base. However, the needs of customers located within the Bangkok area and the needs of customers from the provinces are diverse. Therefore, the introduction of local buyers within stores to complement the strong head office commercial team has been a continuous activity throughout 2005. HoReCa Extravaganza - 'One-Stop for Food Service' 2005 was a highly successful year for introducing new initiatives into the Makro business. One of the finest achievements of the year was the hosting of a unique three-day event. The 'HoReCa Extravaganza' was held at the Impact Exhibition Center in Muangthong Thani, which offered an exhibition area of 5,000 square meters. This event gave Makro the unique opportunity of bringing specialised suppliers within the hotel, restaurant and catering arena together with its customers. More than 150 suppliers and industry experts participated in the event, offering to our customers' not only product information but future initiatives, an HoReCa Advisory center, cooking demonstrations, seminars on food hygiene and lots, lots more. Over the 3 days 50,000 people attended the event of which 60% were from the registered customer base. The remaining 40% of visitors were potentially new future customers for Makro. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 11 Annual Report 2005 Makro Cash and Carry The Initiatives of 2005 The Management of Inventory has always been a challenging hurdle to overcome within the Wholesale business. For example, if stock holding is too high the problem of aging stock will arise and if stock is too low then potentially sales are lost. To alleviate the problems of stock management a number of successful commercial initiatives were implemented within the commercial area of Food and Non-Food. By combining new working methodologies and new IT tools for the buying teams a significant drop in the company's stock holding value has been achieved. Also the introduction of a new 'Early Warning System', which identifies future problems within the management of stock, has given the buyers the opportunity to become more Pro-Active and less Re-Active. Throughout 2005 working practices and relationships with suppliers continued to be strengthened. By working closely, strong partnerships have been forged to obtain the best possible deals and opportunities for the customer. Quality supplier relationships also enabled Makro to address and incorporate factors such as food hygiene and safety into the supply chain operation. This being of great importance to our customers, as well as to their own customers. Makro are constantly exploring new value added supply sources, such as the use of auctions to achieve the best pricing for specific products. Collaboration with other Makro Asia operations and the identification of overseas sources has enables Makro to directly import certain fruits and vegetables, not widely grown in Thailand. The increasing number of bilateral trade agreements to which Thailand is party, further increases our opportunities in this area. Frozen food is a relatively new product range within the Thai market but is becoming more and more popular. In 2005 Makro introduced a new Frozen Food Catalogue and success has been achieved not only in terms of significant sales growth in 2005, but also in customer satisfaction. Makro always strives to adhere to the changing market trends and the demands of the customers. Assortment and Price Competitiveness Assortment is key to our ability to attract and retain our core customer base. Our customers must be satisfied that our stores will have the products that they want to buy, at the right price. Assortment represents not only the product range that we offer but also the choice within that range; for example choice in terms of packaging and sizing, own brand availability and the actual choice of brands available. Our target customer groups have special and differing buying needs - small retail shops may wish to sell certain products in small package sizes whilst our catering and hotel customers seek access to larger pack sizes in food categories. Through close observation of customer buying patterns, we are responsive to the different demands of our core customer base. As we expand more into the provinces, with our increased focus on food, we can adapt our product offering to the specific needs of the customers in each location. Price competitiveness is pivotal to our success and to our ability to attract and stay supplier of choice for our core customer base. The ability to price competitively is achieved through a variety of factors, not just the price at which we buy from our suppliers. Improved cost management benefits not only our shareholders through enhanced profitability, but also our customers through competitive pricing. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 12 Annual Report 2005 Makro Cash and Carry Moving Forward in Logistics Logistics is a fundamental part of Makros' business strategy and in 2004 two cross-docking distribution centres were opened. The first was temperature controlled fresh food DC in Wangnoi, just north of Bangkok. From this location Makro was able to accelerate the distribution of Fresh and frozen products to stores, whilst maintaining the highest quality freshness of products. The second DC was an ambient temperature DC, located near Navanakorn Industrial Estate, which handles dry food and non food products. This DC was later move to Klonglung Truck Terminal in early 2006 for more operating space and to be more efficient in managing the growth in volume passing through this DC. As a consequence, there are increased opportunities for obtaining handling and administrative cost advantages as well as co-ordinated transport, shared warehousing and distribution costs and lower inventory costs throughout the supply chain. These advantages can then be passed on to our customers by offering the best competitive prices in the market. Success comes through our People Makro prides itself on providing a meritocratic working environment by promoting on performance and results. Makro understands that people are the future and for continuing success, it is imperative to have employees properly trained. Actions were taken during 2005 to identifying training needs by introducing individual training plans for 'high' and 'young' potentials. In-house training programs supported by both Makro training personnel and external consultants have been utilised to enhance the skill base for employees. An extensive Customer Development Training Program was also introduced in 2005 and concentrated on all aspects of customer management, this initiative will pay subsequently great dividend within the stores and will continue into 2006. Promoting from within is extremely important to the success of any business and in 2005 a new extensive training program designed for potential Store General Managers was introduced for High Achievers. Outstanding performances and results from employees are always recognised and rewarded by means of performance-related rewards on an individually and team bases. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 13 Annual Report 2005 Makro Office Centres Makro Office Centre is a uniquely structured business. By having two clearly defined business models, the 'category killer niche retailer business' and the 'Contract Delivery' business, MOC is able to target all segments of its customer base as a "Single Source Solution Provider" for office products, supplies, and services. MOC's retail stores provide a comprehensive range of office products specialising in office supplies, office automation, office furniture and business services. There are nineteen stores strategically located in Bangkok and the provincial areas of Thailand, which target small businesses and walk-in consumers. To further enhance the level of service to customers, credit facilities as well as delivery and mail order services are offered. Alternatively the 'Contract Delivery' business, targets medium and large businesses that typically do not buy their office supplies from a retail outlet. Once 'Contract customers' office supplies needs are identified, pricing is fixed over a defined period of time (i.e. 12 months) with payment terms and a convenient delivery service to the customers' doorsteps. Combine periodic spend analysis, web-based ordering and e-procurement (launch in 2006) and the result is a dependable and customised office supplies procurement solution for customers' to optimise efficiency and manage control. Corporate Account Managers and professionally trained Customer Service Executives are readily available to provide value-added services as a part of the single source solution. During 2005 the emphasis was on expansion as well as transition. In Bangkok five new stores were launched; Abdulrahim Place (January), SSP Tower 3 (March), Samsen (June), Ekkamai (November) and Phayathai in December. As this niche business continues to grow, so too does the specialist knowledge within the operation of site selection. New store sites are selected by an inhouse committee to identify strategically significant locations. In 2005, a number of significant management changes were made. The Company introduced clearly defined individual and company working scopes, empowered Area and Store General Managers and created a flat, accountable working environment. MOC also introduced a "back to basics" program and where applicable the working standards and processes from Siam Makro were adopted. Extensive training was conducted in 2005 with the introduction of three core training programs; Phase 1 of "Consultative Sales Training" program was introduced to the newly formed Contract Delivery sales team as well as the 'Key Success for the Retail Business' and 'Service the Market' training programs for the Stores. The 'Retail' programs cover all aspects of the business, from planning, marketing, merchandising, promotion, store operations and business analysis. Promoting from within is extremely important to the success of any business and in 2005 a new extensive training program designed for potential Store General Managers was introduced for High Achievers. Outstanding performances and results from employees are always recognised and rewarded by means of performance-related rewards or 'recognition programs' such as employee of the month. Communication with consumers is maintained via the monthly 12-16 paged mailer, which is sent to all customers. Building awareness was a key strategy in 2005 and as a result, the number of targeted mailers and leaflets had increased. The annual catalogue remains the core of the mail order business and more variety in the assortment is continually added for the customer who prefers to purchase from his business or home. The catalogue offers some 260 pages, offering more than 8,000 articles with a distribution of 35,000 copies. Assortment and pricing is continuously reviewed and stores offer an extensive range of international brands as well as a comprehensive range of competitively priced "Office Centre" exclusive brands for supplies and furniture. Additionally many stores include a business centre providing copying, printing, laminating and binding service. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 14 Annual Report 2005 Makro Office Centres Performance in 2005 continued to improve with sales increasing by 13.6% for the year to Baht 1,343 million, giving a growth margin improvement of 19.1%. However underlying profitability was Baht 37.3 million, a decrease of 25%. Many factors contributed to this decrease, mainly increased running costs due to the five new store openings and the expansion of the Contract Delivery business. The number of employees increased by 54 during 2005, taking the total number to 247 as of 31 December 2005. MOC engages in several activities in aid of charitable organisations and local concerns within the society. In December 2005 all stores participated within a National campaign to donate clothing and blankets for the under privileged. Within each store donation boxes were provided so customers and employees could donate old clothing, blankets etc. Enough clothing and blankets to fill a large truck were collected and donated to Wat Seuan Kaew Temple located in Nonthaburi province. 2006 will be a year of investment and consolidation in order to strengthen our foundation for growth. MOC will continue to expand the retail business by opening stores in Thailand. Major upgrading of the existing technical infrastructure will be undertaken to enable the successful implementation of a Customer Relationship Management system to manage the Contract Delivery business and enhancements to the existing web-based ordering system. The extensive training programs that were introduced in 2005 will continue, including the High Achievers program. The main focus in 2006 will be on the acquisition of major new accounts for the Contract Delivery business whilst maintaining successes within all other areas of the business thus allowing MOC to continue to be the leading Office Supplies provider for all segments of customers in Thailand. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 15 Annual Report 2005 Siam Food Services The food service industry in Thailand is a well-developed and competitive market with many international brands established in the kingdom. Thailand has a large population and a growing urbanisation, higher disposable incomes together with an affinity for trying new food experiences allow for continued market development. This year marked the successful integration of Siam Food Services Limited (SFS) following its acquisition. The company is a leading provider of premium food products and logistic services to the food service industry. SFS specialises in the nation-wide supply of value-added services and highly specific frozen and chilled meat, seafood, poultry, potato, dairy, bakery, ethnic food and beverage products. Principal customers are in the Full and Quick Service Restaurants, catering, lodging, healthcare, and retail sectors. These include all major independent and multi-national restaurant operations, hotels and contract food service operations. The acquisition of SFS is of strategic importance to Siam Makro Plc. (SML), as it provides the company with food service expertise, distribution capabilities, and access to previously untapped food service channels, particularly the high-end full service restaurant and hotel sector. In a drive to become the premier supplier to the industry, SFS's services, knowledge and portfolio can be the differential, adding value and helping to move away from commodity orientation. This is particularly relevant in an industry that is growing rapidly whilst leveraging buying power and placing increasing service demands on a fewer number of selected suppliers. In the face of adverse market conditions SFS continued to deliver strong top line growth across existing and new channels. During 2005 the business excelled in the seafood category and also performed strongly within the savoury and dairy categories. Bakery sales were disappointing and category reposition is currently being executed. Leveraging the combined strengths of SML and SFS further diversification towards dry groceries and new customers in catering and institutions was successfully executed. Significant capital investment was made within Information Technology with the objective to position the company for industry leadership in terms of Enterprise Resource Planning and Customer Relationship Management. The combat of margin erosion continued high on the agenda during the year particularly also in the face of rising distribution and finance costs. The management is confident regarding forward strengths on the basis of organic growth platforms and company initiatives. Through the addition of services, the dry groceries portfolio differentiation, leveraging the strengths of SML, the company is ideally positioned to capture market growth opportunities. Planned geographic expansion and productivity increases from Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) implementations will further help combat margin erosion. Performance in 2005 with sales of Baht 772 million before elimination of sales to Siam Makro Public Company Limited and Baht 685 million after elimination of sales to Siam Makro Public Company Limited, giving a growth sales improvement of 18.9% over last year. The underlying profitability was Baht 28 million, an increase of 12% from last year. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 16 Annual Report 2005 Industry and Competitive Environment Retail Market in Thailand There are two types of retail business operating in Thailand. One is the unique 'mom and pop' grocery store, traditionally located in every small community throughout the country. The other type is the modern trade store, which includes not only department stores, but also other retail outlets. The face of the Thai market has been changing for a number of years. Small traditional independent retailers are gradually being replaced with modern and often foreign-owned large retail operation chains. In 2005 the number of retail outlets was more than 4,910 of which over 4,400 were convenience stores, 160 discount stores, 90 supermarkets, 50 department stores and 210 category killers. New shopping experiences are also being introduced into the market such as, the Siam Paragon which opened in December of 2005, Central World Plaza development which is due to open mid 2006 and malls that are located underground. All of which are forcing the key players within the market to rethink their approaches. Key Players within the Retail Market Discount Sector In the discount (superstore/hypermarket) sector there are 3 major players, Tesco Lotus, Big C and Carrefour. This highly competitive sector does not include the cash-and-carry sector, as the sector has different operating characteristics to that of the hypermarket sector. Tesco Lotus opened 5 new stores and 2 value stores in 2005, bringing their total number of stores to 54 hypermarkets and 13 value stores. Tesco Lotus has also continued to diversify the store formats through which it does business, as opportunities for the development of large hypermarket store has been impacted by the zoning laws. They now operate through the Express store, Value store and supermarket formats and is currently trailing a new shop format known as 'Talad Lotus'. Big C being the second participant within the discount sector, has a total of 45 stores in Thailand. Like Tesco Lotus, Big C has also continued to explore variable store format opportunities, opening its first Big C "Compact" store in 2004 and a further 5 in 2005. The third major player is Carrefour, adding more 3 stores in 2005, bringing their total number of stores to 23, the majority of which are located in Bangkok. As the current zoning regulations continue to impact opportunities for new development, particularly of the larger size stores, it is anticipated that operators within this sector will continue in 2006, to explore opportunities through the diversification of their store format. Cash and Carry Sector The cash-and-carry sector does not focus on the end user, but on commercial business users, for whom buying is an integral business function. The cash-and-carry operators, who compete in the same market segment as the traditional wholesalers, experience slower growth than the hypermarkets, and compete for a different customer segment. Cash-and-carry operators do not necessarily target the same locations as the discount hypermarkets, as their core customer base is not the same. Furthermore, core customers to the cash-and-carry operators include the small retailers, the 'Mom and Pop' shops that actually represent competition to the discount hypermarkets. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 17 Annual Report 2005 Industry and Competitive Environment Supermarket sector The competitive supermarket sector is mainly concentrated in Bangkok where the higher levels of consumer income and sophisticated customer base supports this retail format. The major players are TOPS, Foodland and Villa Market. In 2004 Central Retail Corporation Ltd re-acquired 100% of its Tops Supermarket business. The Tops brand has strong recognition in the eyes of the Thai consumer and experienced strong growth in 2005. Foodland is Thailand's oldest supermarket chain and currently has 10 outlets and plans to continue opening more in the face of intensifying competition from foreign hypermarkets and Tops supermarket chain. Villa Market provides all household essentials as well as local and imported groceries, fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, liquor, electrical, school and office supplies, local and imported magazines and a mini pharmacy. Targeting the premium market segment, most of its shops are located in affluent areas. Convenience sector The convenience store sector dominated by the 7-Eleven group, continued to see very rapid expansion, with 7-Eleven adding more stores, to exceed 3,300 stores. The second largest operator in this sector, Family Mart, also added additional stores in 2005. The convenience store sector has continued to focus on food and beverage sales in 2005, with 7-Eleven announcing an increased percentage of these sales in 2005 and a corresponding increase in sales area to support future growth. Department store sector The department store sector is dominated by two major players. 'Central' and 'The Mall' are owned by the Central Retail Corporation and The Mall Group Company Limited, respectively. Although continuing to face competition from the discount/ hypermarket stores, the different shopping environments, promotional campaigns and marketing activities of the department stores continue to retain a strong customer base and both operators saw sales growth in 2005. The Central Retail Corporation has been active in the development of speciality retail businesses, for example health and beauty, office products, and electrical goods. Both these major department store groups are involved in the significant new luxury retail outlets in central downtown Bangkok. A result of which should be the making of Rama 1/Ploenchit area of Bangkok a comparable retail experience to Singapore's Orchard Road. Now and the Future The Thai retail market experienced a decrease in sales growth in 2005 reflecting the negative effects of the surge in oil prices, severe drought in rural regions, flooding the North and South of Thailand, tsunami-related declines in tourism and lower consumer confidence. However, the retail market observed a distinct increase in new investments both by local and foreign companies. Investment forecasts for 2006 are set to be lower than 2005, since many retailers have upgraded or built their outlets ahead of their plans. New zoning laws have yet to be clarified forcing some retail chains. The competitive sectors in the Thai economy are much more clearly defined now and the modern retail trade has grown much stronger. The Thai consumer is more sophisticated, however both traditional and modern sectors of the retail trade continue to hold an important place in the buying habits of the Thai consumer. The modern consumer is selective, and uses various alternative retail outlets to satisfy their needs, for example combining monthly visits to the hypermarket with more frequent visits to the wet market and the convenience store. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 18 Annual Report 2005 Looking to the Future Siam Makro is a Cash and Carry Wholesaler with a strategy focused on consolidating the Company's position as the leading cash and carry wholesaler in Thailand. This means ensuring that the Company understands and delivers what the core customer group expects and ensuring customers, suppliers and other stakeholders understand the nature of the business and their part in it. S sustainable growth T team work O open for opportunity R risk taking M minimum hierarchy and bureaucracy The main focus of 2006 will be 'Growth Through Performance'. The company will endeavour to achieve this by taking advantage of and making the most of opportunities brought about by change. Siam Makro will continue to optimise the business and look for new opportunities whilst in parallel working as a team for better results keeping the hierarchy and bureaucracy to a minimum. Shareholders are not looking for "puffed up" quarterly or annual results, but for sustainable growth and shareholders accept the risks of new endeavours. Therefore, 2006 will be the year of the STORM for Siam Makro PLC. In 2006 we will continue to focus on meeting the customers' needs as a core area for development. We will review the services provided in stores, not just in terms of range, assortment and pricing but also in other areas, such as presentation and display. We will also review value-added services provided for customers. Although we are a wholesale cash and carry business, customer service is still an important element of the overall offering. To support this, an extensive training program was instigated in 2005, which concentrated on 'Customer Management Methodology'. This will continue throughout 2006 in conjunction with other specifically targeted customer training programs, such as customer relationship and marketing skills. Customer satisfaction is an important factor within the business and to measure this customer panels will be introduced within the business. We will continue to review the product range and focus on the development of own-brand ranges. This will include premium 'aro' brand for food service operators and the value 'savepak' brand. House-brand products are a good alternative at a time when energy prices are high and also provide customers with value for money whilst generating a positive impact on margin. This brand mix will ensure we are constantly adhering to our customers' needs and expectations. Continuing on from 2005, Siam Makro will actively target the professional customer group HoReCa (hotel, restaurants and catering) to enhance the number of active customers registered within this sector. This will be achieved by putting into practice Customer Management methodologies and continuing with specific business activities such as hosting the second 'HoReCa Extravaganza'. The store re-modelling program, which commenced in 2003 will be completed early 2006 with the remaining two stores, Ubonratchatani & Surin being re-modelled to the new format. Initiatives introduced during 2005 will continue throughout 2006. In particular the Stock Management methodology, which covers all aspects of stock control and stock management. Key areas such as, effective margin control, aging stocks and stock financing will be addressed during 2006 and practices enhanced where possible. The company will also continue to look for new and better value added supply sources to achieve the best pricing for specific products. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 19 Annual Report 2005 Looking to the Future Further developments within the logistics operation will be made. A larger platform will be opened in early 2006 to accommodate and support increasing volumes. The increased use of cross docking has improved supply chain management, particularly in respect of the smaller scale suppliers. Stronger supply chain management adds value through the ability to better manage inventory holdings at store level, therefore reflecting a more constant supply and replenishment into stores, thus reducing out of stock situations and increasing service level. We will also continue to invest in Information Technology, both from a technical and operational perspective. Enhancements to the current logistics system will be made to incorporate the Fresh Food operation. These enhancements will also include new working methodologies and practices to optimise the business. The main operational host system will also be upgraded in 2006 to ensure future reliability and expansion capabilities both from a technical and operational perspective. 2006 will also see the implementation of the Makro Business Intelligence project. Business intelligence (BI) is a category of applications and technologies for gathering, storing, analyzing, and providing access to data, to help enterprise users make better business decisions. BI applications include decision support systems, query and reporting, online analytical processing, statistical analysis, forecasting, and data mining. This project aims to provide the right information, at the right time, for the right people. Efficiency in operations is always a key factor to a successful business. A new project has been initiated whereby the technical department along with the operational department will work closely together to optimise business processes. Primarily, the project will cover all aspects of the store operation, such as goods receiving and shelf replenishment. The objective is to analyse the current working methods and supporting IT tools available and where possible identify and implement new supporting IT tools to further enhance working practices. This will also be supported with refined working methods and clearly defined procedures. Our people development programme is ongoing, through training and skill development courses, through discussion and feedback, and through sharing business and customer knowledge within the company. As a meritocracy company we reward people for performance and over recent years we have paid close attention to the need to develop and bring through our own people, at the stores and in the head office. Going forward this will continue with a focus on development and succession from within. As a cash and carry wholesaler the growth of the business aligns closely with the customers. We have been successful in refocusing the core business towards the core customer group and this has been reflected in the positive results for 2005. The year ahead will be challenging but through hard work we will continue to grow sales through business expansion within the target customer group and grow the margin through closer relationships with suppliers. This will be achieved by stronger supply chain management and greater operational efficiency and through the identification of opportunities in complementary businesses. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 20 Annual Report 2005 Risk Factors Risk, complexity and uncertainty define all business environments. Risks to a business can be strategic, financial, compliance, regulatory, natural or operational and systems derived in nature. Risks change constantly as the internal and external dynamics within a business's operating environment change. There is internal risk within the business itself, ranging through the spectrum. From the more traditional risks in the form of hazards, such as fire and flooding, to risks in our operating environment, such as our reliance on information technology, to risk in our employee workforce, for example in our ability to skill and retain our employees. There is also risk from external factors; from our interactions with others, our relationships as supplier, customer, employer and investee - factors outside our control, which have significant impact to the environment we operate in and the results we achieve. Major risks we currently face include stock market risk, shareholder risk, economic risk, competitive risks such as the actions of our competitors, regulatory and legislative risk, employee risk and information technology risk. The Company is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, and its share price is, therefore, impacted by market sentiment, locally, regionally and internationally. Local market sentiment is driven by political and economic conditions in Thailand, regionally and internationally, and by speculation. The market closed for the year with an improvement of 6.8% from the previous year. However, the Company's shares have performed well, with our share price closing the year at Baht 69.50, up from Baht 49, reflecting retail sector sentiment and our strong performance. There have been many negative factors impacting market sentiment in 2005, both at the national and international level. Severe drought in rural regions and continued regional unrest in the south of Thailand have impacted on the local economy, whilst major international factors have the significant increase in world oil prices to unprecedented highs and the constant demand for commodities. These factors pose substantial risks to the Thai market, as does the potential for a correction in the Thai market following a period of high growth, expansion in consumer credit and property speculation. Although we are a public listed company a significant proportion of our equity is held by a limited number of shareholders, primarily the SHV group of the Netherlands that, jointly with some other shareholders, controls us. The Company has had a long relationship with the SHV group, and through this relationship has conducted a cash and carry business in Thailand for 16 years. Our management team comprises a highly skilled and experienced team, with both international and Thai experience, and has, therefore, a high level of knowledge, understanding and competence in the Thai retail and supply chain industries. We do, however, consult with SHV in all aspects of our business, for example in areas as diverse as procurement, finance and information technology. Furthermore, we also have certain software and license agreements with members of the SHV group. Such agreements are subject to annual renewal and we are not aware of any factors that would impact such renewal. We are not reliant upon any other shareholder in the ordinary course of our business and do not consider that changes in shareholding interests, other than those made by SHV, our principal shareholder, would significantly impact our business. As a cash and carry wholesaler we believe that we are less exposed to downturns in consumer confidence than the discount and hypermarket operators as our core customer base are not end-users. However, all businesses are sensitive to the economic environment in which they operate and deterioration in Thailand's economic performance in future would impact us. As a cash and carry operator our commercial structure partly mitigates such risks, as we are not exposed to bad debt risk, as sales are substantially all in cash and our working capital position is favourable. As a food wholesaler, particularly with our focus on fresh food, we are exposed to potential negative impact on sales arising from food scares, for example the negative impact on chicken sales that arises from outbreaks of bird flu or similar diseases in the region. The increasing attention paid to food safety and food hygiene by our customers is becoming more evident as the consumer becomes more sophisticated. Although, we source our fresh food from reliable and certified suppliers and impose strict cleanliness and hygiene standards on our stores and staff, we are exposed to potential negative sentiment and corresponding adverse impact on sales from general scares and alerts within the region. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 21 Annual Report 2005 Risk Factors Competition in the modern retail sector remains aggressive, with many operators having undertaken rapid expansion through building new stores in recent years such that the overall retail trade now is fundamentally different to that of 10 years ago. The impact of new retail zoning laws, which were introduced in 2003, has significantly curtailed operators' ability to grow through expansion within built up urban areas. These laws have yet to be clarified and for some retail chains, especially within the cash and carry sector, expansion plans have been put on hold. However, some operators have pursued growth expansion through alternative formats such as the convenience store sized mini outlets. The growth of the modern retail sector in Thailand in the last decade, whilst benefiting the Thai consumer by expanding their choice, and the quality and value of retail offerings, has been perceived to have significantly impacted other sectors of the economy, including the traditional retail sector. This perceived adverse impact encouraged calls for legislative and regulatory intervention, and 2003 saw the implementation of a significant Notifications regarding zoning, the impact of which is discussed above, and anticompetition legislation. The reinforcement of Competition Act in 2003 focus in respect of market domination and unfair trade practices, carrying penalties for violation of both fines and imprisonment, and was introduced with retrospective application to March 1999. Certain aspects of the regulation and its implementation continue to require clarification and the process of implementation remains unclear. Our business is, and will continue to be, exposed to changes in the regulatory, legislative or compliance environments that adversely impact our performance. Compliance, operational and systems risk management is ongoing, and subject to continual review. We have skilled employees across all aspects of the business, who are up to date with global developments in retail and management and the Board of Directors actively review our risk exposure in these areas. We continually train and invest in our employees but must compete against other employers in Thailand to secure the best employees out of a relatively small pool of skilled labour. There is continued demand for skilled employees, especially in the provincial areas, and there is risk that we will be unable to recruit and retain employees with the levels of skills that we require. Furthermore the modern retail trade represents a highly challenging work environment, in which both succession and continuity in our employee base are important to achieve the growth that we seek. As investment in employee development continues there is also increased risk that we will invest resources in our staff, but be unable to reap the benefits if those employees leave us for our competitors. We believe that the meritocratic environment that we offer, the support and training programmes that we provide, the feeling of teamwork coupled with the family environment that exist amongst our staff group, reduces our risk in obtaining and retaining the quality of staff that we need to manage and grow our business. We use information technology throughout our organisation and it is fundamental to our ability to do business. Our use of information technology includes links with parties' external to our organisation, for example through our B2B platform, and through the use of email and such communication tools. Furthermore, our operational systems are fully computerised. We are, therefore, exposed to potential adverse impact on our business should our information technology fail, or otherwise become corrupted, for example through exposure to electronically communicated viruses. Our information technology department is active in ensuring that the Company is properly and effectively safeguarded against such risk. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 22 Annual Report 2005 Corporate Achievements 1988 : Setting up the Company with the registered capital of Baht 750 million. 1989 : Opening 1st Makro store in Lardprao. 1990 : Opening Makro stores in Chaengwattana, Srinakarin and Bangbon. Setting up its subsidiary company namely Makro Properties Ltd. 1993 : Opening Makro stores in Chon Buri and Chiang Mai. 1994 : Increasing its registered capital to Baht 2,400 million. : Opening Makro stores in Nakhon Ratchasima, Rangsit and Hat Yai. : Becoming a listed company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. : Opening Makro store in Udon Thani. : Opening 1st Makro Office Centre in Seacon Square. : Opening Makro stores in Phitsanulok, Khon Kaen, Surat Thani and Ubon Ratchathani. : Setting up the company namely Makro Office Centre Co., Ltd. : Opening 3 Makro Office Centres at United Centre Building, Sindhorn Building and Royal City Avenue. : Opening Makro store in Rayong. : Spin-off Makro Office Centre business. : Opening 2 Makro Office Centres at Rama III Road and Lardprao Road. 1998 : Opening Makro store in Nakhon Sawan. 1999 : Opening Makro store in Charansanitwongse, Bangkok. : Opening 1 Makro Office Centre at Phaholyothin Road. : Opening Makro stores in Sathorn, Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom. : Opening 1 Makro Office Centre at Wong Wean Yai. 2001 : Opening Makro store in Surin. 2002 : Opening Makro store in Samsen. : Opening 1 Makro Office Centre at Sukhumvit Road. 1995 1996 1997 2000 Siam Makro Public Company Limited 23 Annual Report 2005 Corporate Achievements 2003 : Opening Makro stores in Nakhon Si Thammarat and Chiang Rai. : Re-modelling 3 existing stores (Lardprao, Chaengwattana and Srinakarin) to have new format to focus on a wholesale cash and carry business and a one-stop shop for food service. 2004 : Opening 1 Makro Office Centre at Pattaya. : Opening Makro stores in Sakon Nakhon, Suphan Buri, Chanthaburi, Phuket, Roi Et and Trang. : Remodelling 7 existing stores (Bangbon, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Nakorn Sawan, Sathorn and Samsen) to have new format. 2005 : Opening 4 Makro Office Centres at Rangsit, Phuket, Chaengwattana and Sathorn. : 1 January 2005, acquired 100% shares of Siam Food Services Limited. : Re-modelling 9 existing stores (Charansanitwongse, Surat Thani, Nakorn Pathom, Phisanulok, Udon Thani, Rangsit, Nakorn Ratchasima, Khon Kaen and Rayong) to have new format. : Opening 5 Makro Office Centres at Abdulrahim Place, SSP Tower 3, Samsen, Ekkamai and Phayathai. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 24 Annual Report 2005 Other Information 1. General Information of the Company, Subsidiaries and Associated Company 1.1 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Company registration No. : Bor Mor Jor. 299 Date of incorporation : May 10, 1988 Head office : 3498 2nd Floor, Lardprao Road, Klongchan, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240 Tel. 0-2375-7000, 0-2723-1000 Fax. 0-2375-2927 Home Page www.siammakro.co.th Type of business : Operating cash and carry wholesale business, selling both food and non-food products to registered members Type and No. of shares : Registered ordinary shares with number of shares 240,000,000 shares Registered capital : 240,000,000 shares at a par value of Baht 10 each, totalled Baht 2,400,000,000 Issued and paid-up capital : 240,000,000 shares at a par value of Baht 10 each, totalled Baht 2,400,000,000 1.2 The Subsidiary and Associated Companies The Subsidiary Companies (1) Makro Properties Ltd. Company registration No. : 4000/2533 Date of incorporation : April 5, 1990 Head office : 3498 Lardprao Road, Klongchan, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240 Tel. 0-2375-7000, 0-2723-1000 Fax. 0-2375-2927 Type of business : Land investment and property leasing Type and No. of shares : Registered ordinary shares with number of shares 7,000,000 shares Registered capital : 7,000,000 shares at a par value of Baht 100 each, totalled Baht 700,000,000 Issued and paid-up capital : 7,000,000 shares at a par value of Baht 100 each, totalled Baht 700,000,000 Company registration No. : (4) 445/2539 Date of incorporation : October 11, 1996 Head office : 1705, 2nd Floor, Phaholyothin Road, Chatuchak, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 (2) Makro Office Centre Co., Ltd. Tel. 0-2939-5700 Fax. 0-2939-5903-5 Home Page www.officecentre.co.th Type of business : Retailing of office supplies, office equipment, office furniture and business services centre Type and No. of shares : Registered ordinary shares with number of shares 20,000,000 shares Registered capital : 20,000,000 shares at a par value of Baht 10 each, totalled Baht 200,000,000 Issued and paid-up capital : 20,000,000 shares at a par value of Baht 10 each, totalled Baht 200,000,000 Siam Makro Public Company Limited 25 Annual Report 2005 Other Information (3) Siam Food Services Limited Company registration No. : 0105527032739 (Former no. 3276/2527) Date of incorporation : September 7, 1984 Head office : 2439 Old Paknam Railway Road, Prakhanong, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Tel. 0-2240-4000 Fax. 0-2249-7294 Home Page www.siamfoodservices.com Type of business : Specializing in the import and distribution of value added, temperature controlled, high specification meats, seafood, poultry, potato, dairy, bakery and ethnic food products of both international and domestic brand owners. Distribution reach is nationwide to all provinces of Thailand. Type and No. of shares : Registered ordinary shares with number of shares 100,000 shares Registered capital : 100,000 shares at a par value of Baht 100 each, totalled Baht 10,000,000 Issued and paid-up capital : 100,000 shares at a par value of Baht 100 each, totalled Baht 10,000,000 : Thailand Securities Depository Co., Ltd. The Associated Company - None - 1.3 Reference Persons Share Registrar 62 Stock Exchange of Thailand Building 4, 6-7th Floor, Ratchadaphisek Road, Klongtoei, Klongtoei, Bangkok 10110 Tel. 0-2229-2800, 0-2654-5599 Fax. 0-2359-1262-3 Auditor : Mr. Somchai Jinnovart C.P.A Reg. No. 3271 Ms. Nangnoi Charoenthaveesub C.P.A Reg. No. 3044 Mr. Prasan Chuapanich C.P.A Reg. No. 3051 PricewaterhouseCoopers ABAS Ltd. 15th Floor, Bangkok City Tower, 179/74-80 South Sathorn Road, Tung Mahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 Tel. 0-2286-9999, 0-2344-1000 Fax. 0-2286-5050 Legal Counsel : Siam City Law Offices Limited 26th Floor, Rajanakarn Building, 183 South Sathorn Road, Yannawa, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 Tel. 0-2676-6667-8 Fax. 0-2676-6188-9 International Legal Counsellors Thailand Ltd. 18th Floor, Sathorn City Tower, 175 South Sathorn Road, Tung Mahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 Tel. 0-2679-6005, 0-2679-6015 Fax. 0-2679-6041, 0-2679-6042 Dej Udom & Associates Ltd. 9th Floor, Charn Issara Tower, 942/142-3 Rama IV Road, Suriyawong, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Tel. 0-2233-0055 Fax. 0-2236-6681 Siam Makro Public Company Limited 26 Annual Report 2005 Other Information 2. Nature of Business Revenue Structure of Company Group (Revenue net of inter-group transactions) Activities/Products/Services Operate by Shareholding of 2004 Mil. Baht - 50,174 95.9 45,018 97.3 39,456 97.1 50,174 95.9 45,018 97.3 39,456 97.1 1,397 2.7 1,231 2.7 1,155 2.9 1,397 2.7 1,231 2.7 1,155 2.9 8 - 9 - 8 - 8 - 9 - 8 - 716 1.4 - - - - 716 1.4 - - - - 52,295 100 46,258 100 40,619 100 Siam Makro Plc. % 2003 Company (%) Makro Cash and Carry Sales of consumer goods 2005 Mil. Baht % Mil. Baht % and other income Total Makro Office Centre Sales of goods Makro Office and services Centre Co., Ltd. 99.99 and other income Total Property Rental Property rental Makro Properties Ltd. 99.99 and services and other income Total Importing and trading frozen foods *Sales of goods Siam Food and services Services Limited 99.99 and other income Total Grand total Remark : * After elimination of sales to Siam Makro Plc. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 27 Annual Report 2005 Other Information 3. Shareholding Structure and Management 3.1 Shareholders Major Shareholders Major shareholders as at the latest book closing date (October 6, 2005) Name No. of shares % of all shares 132,015,140 55.01 14,898,160 6.21 3.) Investors Bank and Trust Company 9,055,000 3.77 4.) Mellon Bank, N.A. 7,603,177 3.17 5.) The Bank of New York (Nominees) Limited 6,815,310 2.84 6.) State Street Bank and Trust Company, for London 4,972,500 2.07 7.) BNP Paribas Securities Services Dublin Branch 4,050,500 1.69 8.) American International Assurance Company, Limited-AIA5E 4,000,000 1.67 9.) Aberdeen Growth Fund 3,769,300 1.57 10.) Thai Banks Mutual Fund 2,829,700 1.18 1.) Siam Makro Holding (Thailand) Ltd. 2.) Orkam Holding Asia N.V. Major Shareholder Groups The major shareholder groups as stated on the latest book closing date on October 6, 2005 are as follows : Name No. of shares % of all shares 14,898,160 6.21 132,015,140 55.01 1. SHV Group - Orkam Holding Asia N.V. 2. Joint venture among SHV Group and other shareholders - Siam Makro Holding (Thailand) Ltd. Remark : 1. SHV Group has control over the plan and the policies of the Company and its subsidiaries. 2. Investors can visit SET's website www.set.or.th for more update information before Annual General Shareholders' Meeting. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 28 Annual Report 2005 Other Information 3.2 Management (1) Management Structure The Company's management structure comprised the Board of Directors, Executive Board and Audit Committee. Board of Directors Name of Members of the Board of Directors as at December 31, 2005 1. Mr. Dhanin Chearavanont Honorary Chairman 2. Mr. Arsa Sarasin Chairman 3. Mrs. Suchada Ithijarukul Vice Chairman 4. Mr. Prasert Jarupanich Director 5. Mr. Francisco Henrique Passos Fernandes Director 6. Mr. Ruurd Jacobus Faber* Director 7. Mrs. Saowaluck Thithapant Director 8. Mr. Athaporn Khaimarn Outside Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee 9. Mr. Chavalit Uttasart Outside Director and Member of the Audit Committee 10. Mr. Thira Wipuchanin Outside Director and Member of the Audit Committee 11. Mr. David Thomas Binnion Outside Director Remark : 1. * Appointed to replace the director who resigned during the year. 2. Outside Director means director who is not an executive director, major shareholder of the company and does not involve in the day-to-day operations of the company. Functions and Responsibilities of Directors 1. To comply with all laws and regulations, all objects and articles of association of the Company, and carry out their duties in line with the resolutions of shareholders' meeting in good faith and with care to preserve the interests of the Company and to ensure the management's accountability to shareholders. 2. To implement and direct the Company's policies, as well as monitor and supervise its operations. 3. To follow and monitor the business's performance and the operations of the Company continuously, according to its by-laws and regulations and to be notified by the management of any significant matters regarding the Company's business. 4. To maintain the effectiveness of the Company's internal control and internal audit. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 29 Annual Report 2005 Other Information Executive Board Name of Members of the Executive Board as at December 31, 2005 1. Mr. Arsa Sarasin Chairman of the Executive Board 2. Mrs. Suchada Ithijarukul Vice Chairman and President 3. Mr. Prasert Jarupanich Executive Director 4. Mr. Francisco Henrique Passos Fernandes Executive Director 5. Mr. Ruurd Jacobus Faber* Executive Director 6. Mrs. Saowaluck Thithapant Executive Director Remark : * Appointed to replace the executive director who resigned during the year. Functions and Responsibilities of the Executive Board 1. To determine the Company's strategy and business plans of each business including investment, human resources, performance appraisals and remuneration. 2. To prepare budgets and investment projects of each business and submit to the Board of Directors for approval. 3. To follow and monitor the operating performance and the progress of investment projects in each business together with performance report, problems and obstacles encountered and possible solutions to the Board of Directors. 4. To follow and monitor developments in management and risk management system of each business. 5. To follow and monitor human resource development, management promotion and rotation in each business according to the Company's plans. 6. Being the authorised directors whose signatures bind the Company (Joint signatures of two directors affixed by the Company seal). Audit Committee Name of Members of the Audit Committee as at December 31, 2005 1. Mr. Athaporn Khaimarn Chairman of the Audit Committee 2. Mr. Chavalit Uttasart Member of the Audit Committee 3. Mr. Thira Wipuchanin Member of the Audit Committee Functions and Responsibilities of the Audit Committee 1. To review the Company's financial reporting process to ensure accuracy and adequacy; 2. To ensure that the Company has suitable and efficient internal control system and internal audit; 3. To review the performance of the Company to ensure compliance with the securities and exchange law, regulations of the SET or laws relating to business of the Company; 4. To consider, select, nominate and recommend remuneration of the Company's external auditor; 5. To review the disclosure of information of the Company in case of connected transaction or transaction that may lead to conflict of interest to ensure the accuracy and completeness; 6. To prepare a report on monitoring activities of the Audit Committee and disclose it in an annual report of the Company, and have such report signed by the Chairman of the Audit Committee; and 7. To perform any other act as assigned by the Board of Directors with approval of the Audit Committee. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 30 Annual Report 2005 Other Information The Criteria of Outside Director Selection Qualifications of the Outside Director The Outside Director must possess qualifications according to the criteria as follows : 1. Holding shares not more than 5 per cent of paid-up capital of the company, affiliated company, associated company or related company, which shall be inclusive of the shares held by related persons. 2. - Being the director who does not take part in the management of the company, affiliated company, associated company, related company or majority shareholder of the company. - Not being an employee, staff member or advisor who receives a regular salary from the company, affiliated company, associated company or related company or majority shareholder of the company. 3. - Being a director who has no direct or indirect benefit or interest in finance and management of the company, affiliated company, associated company or majority shareholder of the company. - Being a director who has benefit or interest of the said nature during the period of 1 year before his appointment as a Outside Director except where the Board of Directors has carefully considered that such previous benefit or interest does not affect the performance of duties and the giving of independent opinions. 4. Being a director who is not a related person or close relative of any management member or majority shareholder of the company. 5. Being a director whom is not appointed as a representative to safeguard interests of the company's directors, majority shareholders or shareholders who are related to the company's majority shareholders. 6. Being capable of performing duties, giving opinions or reporting the results of performance of work according to the duties delegated by the Board of Directors free and clear of the control of the management or the majority shareholders of the company including related persons or close relatives of the said persons. Remark : Related persons mean to include persons who have relationship with or are related to the company to the extent that they cannot perform their duties independently or in a flexible manner. Outside Director Nomination Outside Director nomination is as in the clause of Directors Nomination on page 39. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 31 Annual Report 2005 Other Information Biographical Information of the Company’s Directors and Executives Directors Mr. Dhanin Chearavanont (66) Position Honorary Chairman Shareholding 10 shares (no change) Relationship with Executives None Education Commercial School, Hong Kong National Defence College Certificate in Director Accreditation Program initiated by the Thai Institute of Directors Working Experience 1988-1999 Chairman, Siam Makro Plc. 1989-present Chairman & CEO, Charoen Pokphand Group of Companies 1993-present Chairman, True Corporation Plc. 1999-present Honorary Chairman, Siam Makro Plc. Mr. Arsa Sarasin (69) Position Chairman Shareholding 18,900 shares (no change) Relationship with Executives None Education B.A. in Business Administration, Boston University, U.S.A. Certificate in Director Accreditation Program initiated by the Thai Institute of Directors Working Experience 1994-1999 Honorary Chairman and Outside Director, Siam Makro Plc. 1992-present Chairman, Thai-Asia Pacific Brewery Co., Ltd. 1998-present Chairman, Padaeng Industry Plc. 1999-present Chairman, Siam Makro Plc. Mrs. Suchada Ithijarukul (53) Position Vice Chairman and President Shareholding None Relationship with Executives None Education Bachelor degree in Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University Certificate in Directors Certification Program initiated by the Thai Institute of Directors Working Experience 1995-2001 Finance Director, Siam Makro Plc. 1996-present Director, Siam Makro Plc. Director, Makro Properties Ltd. Director, Makro Office Centre Co., Ltd. 2001-present Vice Chairman and President, Siam Makro Plc. 2005-present Director, Siam Food Services Limited Note : ( ) age at December 31, 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited 32 Annual Report 2005 Other Information Mr. Prasert Jarupanich (57) Position Director Shareholding 10 shares (no change) Relationship with Executives None Education Ph. D. in Industrial Engineering and Management, Oklahoma State University Certificate in Directors Certification Program initiated by the Thai Institute of Directors Working Experience 1988-present Deputy Managing Director, Marketing and Distribution, Charoen Pokphand Group of Companies Director, C.P. Seven Eleven Plc. Director, Siam Makro Plc. Mr. Francisco Henrique Passos Fernandes (59) Position Director Shareholding None Relationship with Executives None Education Bachelor of Science in Accounting Working Experience 1995-2002 Audit and Consulting Client Service Partner for Multinational Companies, PricewaterhouseCoopers 2002-present Director, Makro Asia Management Ltd. Director, Siam Makro Plc. Mr. Ruurd Jacobus Faber (46) Position Director Shareholding None Relationship with Executives None Education B.A. Human Resources, Hojeschool of Amsterdam Working Experience 1995-1999 Human Resources Director, NCR Corp. 2000-present Human Resources Director, Makro Asia Management Ltd. 2005-present Director, Makro Asia Management Ltd. Director, Siam Makro Plc. Note : ( ) age at December 31, 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited 33 Annual Report 2005 Other Information Mrs. Saowaluck Thithapant (50) Position Director and Finance Director Shareholding None Relationship with Executives None Education Bachelor degree in Accountancy, Thammasart University Bachelor degree in Laws, Thammasart University Master degree in Accountancy, Thammasart University Certificate in Director Accreditation Program initiated by the Thai Institute of Directors Working Experience 1997-1999 Vice President-Accounting and Finance, Premier Enterprise Plc. 1999-2002 Senior Vice President-Accounting and Finance, Premier Group of Companies 2002-present Finance Director, Siam Makro Plc. Director, Makro Properties Ltd. Director, Makro Office Centre Co., Ltd. 2004-present Director, Siam Makro Plc. 2005-present Director, Siam Food Services Limited Mr. Athaporn Khaimarn (61) Position Outside Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee Shareholding None Relationship with Executives None Education Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia Associateship in Accounting from Western Australia Institute of Technology (Now, Curtin University of Technology) Certificate in Director Accreditation Program initiated by the Thai Institute of Directors Working Experience 1992-1996 Managing Director, Price Waterhouse, Bangkok 1999-present Outside Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Siam Makro Plc. Mr. Chavalit Uttasart (57) Position Outside Director and Member of the Audit Committee Shareholding None Relationship with Executives None Education LL.B. Honors, Chulalongkorn University Barrister-At-Law, The Institute of Legal Education Barrister-At-Law, Gray’s Inn, London Certificate in Director Accreditation Program initiated by the Thai Institute of Directors Working Experience 1977-2005 Director, International Legal Counsellors Thailand Ltd. 1999-present Outside Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Siam Makro Plc. 2005-present Managing Director, Siam City Law Offices Limited Note : ( ) age at December 31, 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited 34 Annual Report 2005 Other Information Mr. Thira Wipuchanin (56) Position Outside Director and Member of the Audit Committee Shareholding None Relationship with Executives None Education B.Sc. in Economic and Business Administration, University of Wisconsin-Stevents Point, U.S.A. Certificate in Directors Certification Program initiated by the Thai Institute of Directors Certificate in Audit Committee Program initiated by the Thai Institute of Directors Working Experience 1990-1994 Thailand Representative, Prudential Asset Management Asia Ltd. 1995-1997 Senior Vice President, Premier Group of Companies 1998-Jan 2004 Senior Executive Vice President, Export - Import Bank of Thailand 2003-present Outside Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Siam Makro Plc. Mr. David Thomas Binnion (48) Position Outside Director Shareholding None Relationship with Executives None Education Leeds University, U.K. B.Sc. Hons., Biochemistry/ Pharmacology Manchester Business School, U.K. MBA Kennedy-Western University, U.S.A. Ph.D., International Business (external) Working Experience 1996-1997 Regional Director Asia, Fresenius GMBH 1998-2003 Director, Hay Group Thailand 2004-present Partner, Indigo Consulting Group Co., Ltd. Outside Director, Siam Makro Plc. Note : ( ) age at December 31, 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited 35 Annual Report 2005 Other Information Executives Mrs. Suchada Ithijarukul (53) Details as mentioned in Biographical Information of the Company's Directors. Mr. Philip William Cox (60) Position Commercial Director (Dry Food) Shareholding None Relationship with Executives None Education Attended the Sydney University to study Business Administration Working Experience 1989-1997 Managing Director, Mah Boonkrong Sirichai Supermarket Co., Ltd. 1997-present Commercial Director (Dry Food), Siam Makro Plc. 2005-present Director, Siam Food Services Limited Mr. Louis Lin (42) Position Commercial Director (Fresh Food) Shareholding None Relationship with Executives None Education Business Manager Courses, Chung-Shin University Working Experience 1990-2001 Fresh Food Manager, Wellcome Taiwan Dairy Farm 2001-2003 Commercial Director (Food), Makro Taiwan 2003-present Commercial Director (Fresh Food), Siam Makro Plc. Mr. David Yvon Joseph Francois Poussier (35) Position Operations Director Shareholding None Relationship with Executives None Education DEUG Sciences Economics, University of CAEN Working Experience 1999-2000 Fresh Supervisor, Makro Portugal 2000-2005 Store Manager, Makro Portugal 2005-Dec 2005 Senior Operations Manager, Makro Asia Management Ltd. Jan 2006-present Operations Director, Siam Makro Plc. Mrs. Saowaluck Thithapant (50) Details as mentioned in Biographical Information of the Company's Directors. Note : ( ) age at December 31, 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited 36 Annual Report 2005 Other Information Mrs. Boonsin Srilertchaipanij (52) Position Personnel Director Shareholding None Relationship with Executives None Education B.A. Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University Certificate in Directors Certification Program initiated by the Thai Institute of Directors Certificate in Finance for Non-Finance Director initiated by the Thai Institute of Directors Working Experience 1992-1997 Vice President-Administration & Personnel Christiani & Nielsen (Thai) Plc. 1998-present Personnel Director, Siam Makro Plc. 2000-present Director, Makro Properties Ltd. Director, Makro Office Centre Co., Ltd. 2001-2004 Director, Siam Makro Plc. 2005-present Director, Siam Food Services Limited Mr. Chertchai Thirakul (45) Position Information Services Director Shareholding None Relationship with Executives None Education Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, King Mongkut Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang Master Degree in Computer Science, University of Southwestern Louisiana, U.S.A. Working Experience 1994-1997 Country Sales Manager, Oracle Systems (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 1997-present Information Services Director, Siam Makro Plc. Note : ( ) age at December 31, 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited 37 Annual Report 2005 Other Information Details of the Board of Directors and Executives in the Company and its Subsidiaries and or Related Companies as at December 31, 2005 Name Siam Makro Plc. Subsidiary Companies A Mr. Dhanin Chearavanont Mr. Arsa Sarasin Mrs. Suchada Ithijarukul B Related Companies C 1 D E F 2 2 7 2, 3 4, 5, 6 G 9, 11 2 2 2 Mr. Prasert Jarupanich 7, 8 Mr. Francisco Henrique Passos Fernandes 7, 8 7 Mr. Ruurd Jacobus Faber 7, 8 7 Mrs. Saowaluck Thithapant 7, 8 Mr. Athaporn Khaimarn 9, 10 Mr. Chavalit Uttasart 9, 11 Mr. Thira Wipuchanin 9, 11 Mr. David Thomas Binnion 7 7 7 7 7 7 9 Mrs. Boonsin Srilertchaipanij Mr. Philip William Cox 7 Remark : Positions 1 = Honorary Chairman 2 = Chairman 3 = Chairman of the Executive Board 4 = Vice Chairman 5 = Vice Chairman of the Executive Board 6 = President 7 = Director 8 = Executive Director 9 = Outside Director 10 = Chairman of the Audit Committee 11 = Member of the Audit Committee Subsidiary Companies A = Makro Properties Ltd. B = Makro Office Centre Co., Ltd. C = Siam Food Services Limited Related Companies D = Charoen Pokphand Group Co., Ltd. E = Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc. F = Perfect Companion Co., Ltd. G = Makro Asia Management Ltd. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 38 Annual Report 2005 Other Information Details of Directors of Subsidiary Companies as at December 31, 2005 Subsidiary Companies Makro Properties Ltd. Makro Office Centre Co.,Ltd. Siam Food Services Limited Director Director Director Directors Name Mrs. Suchada Ithijarukul Mrs. Boonsin Srilertchaipanij Director Director Director Mrs. Saowaluck Thithapant Director Director Director Mrs. Supornsri Naktanasukarn - Director - Mr. Anthony Young Kyun Chung - Director - Mr. Pieter Jan Frederik Nuboer - - Director Mr. Philip William Cox - - Director (2) Directors Nomination (2.1) Unless otherwise provide in clause (2.2), a general meeting of shareholders shall elect directors in accordance with the following rules and procedures: a) A shareholder shall have a number of votes which is equivalent to the number of shares held by him; b) Each shareholder may exercise all the votes he has under clause a), to elect one or more persons as directors but he may not split his votes among any such persons; c) The persons receiving the highest number of votes in the respective order of the votes shall be elected as directors up to the total number of directors required or to be elected at such time. In the event that a number of persons receives an equal number of votes for the last directorship exceeds the number of directors the Company required or to be elected at such time, the chairman of the meeting shall have a casting vote; (2.2) If the directorship become vacant for any reason other than by rotation, the board of directors shall elect a person who is qualified and not having a prohibited characteristics as provided in Section 68 of the Public Limited Company Act B.E. 2535 as director to fill the vacancy at the subsequent board of directors meeting unless the remaining term of the director is less than 2 months. The director who fills the vacancy shall retain his office only for the remaining term of the office of the director whom he replaces. The resolution of the board of directors under the first paragraph shall consist of not less than three-fourth of the votes of the remaining directors. In addition, the Company has never appointed a Nominating Committee and defined the numbers of directors from major shareholders. Therefore, an election of the Company’s directors is in compliance with the Company’s articles of association as above mentioned on Directors Nomination. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 39 Annual Report 2005 Other Information (3) Remuneration of the Executives in 2005 Financial Remuneration (a) The 7 directors of the total 12 directors (including director who resigned during the year) of the Company received fee of Baht 6.2 million. As being the full-time employees of the Company or affiliated company, the remaining 5 directors did not receive such remuneration. The directors' remuneration rates in 2005 are as follow. Honorary Chairman 100,000 Baht/ Month Chairman 100,000 Baht/ Month Vice Chairman None (full-time employee) Directors 60,000 Baht/ Month (except the directors were the full-time employees of the Company or affiliated company) Outside Director and Chairman of 80,000 Baht/ Month the Audit Committee Outside Director and Member of 60,000 Baht/ Month the Audit Committee Other Remuneration of Directors None (b) The 6 directors of the Executive Board have received the remuneration as member of the Board of Directors or executive employees of the Company or affiliated company. (c) The 8 executives (including executives who resigned during the year) received remuneration in the form of salary and bonus with total amount of Baht 61.6 million. Other Remuneration In 2005 the Company paid 8 executives other remuneration in the amount of Baht 17.1 million (including executives who resigned during the year). The remuneration consists of the Company’s contributed provident fund (3% of salary) and the expatriate executives’ expenses i.e. house rent, utility bills, telephone expenses, income tax payable and travelling expenses etc. Directors and Executives’ Shareholding Status in the Company and Affiliated Companies As at December 31, 2005 Name and Position Company/Affiliated Companies No. of shares held Increase/Decrease 1.) Mr. Dhanin Chearavanont Honorary Chairman - Siam Makro Plc. 10 No change 1 No change Siam Makro Plc. 18,900 No change Siam Makro Plc. 10 No change 1 No change Makro Properties Ltd. 2.) Mr. Arsa Sarasin Chairman 3.) Mr. Prasert Jarupanich Director - Makro Properties Ltd. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 40 Annual Report 2005 Other Information (4) Practice of Best Code for Directors of Listed Companies In compliance with the Code of Best Practice for Directors of Listed Companies of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, the Company’s Board of Directors has been performing their duties according to the roles and responsibilities in compliance with laws and regulations, objectives and articles of association of the Company as well as the resolutions of shareholders’ meetings with honesty and care to preserve the interests of the Company, and have accountability to shareholders. The Board of Directors has implemented and directed the Company’s policies, monitored and supervised its operations as well as continuously followed and monitored the business’s performance and the operations of the Company, according to its by laws and regulations. In addition, the Board of Directors has maintained the adequacy of the Company’s internal control and internal audit in order to ensure the effectiveness of the Company’s operation. (5) Supervision on Insider Trading In order to prevent securities trading by using inside information and to prevent criticism on the appropriateness of insider purchases or sales, the Company has supervisions and limitations on the use of the Company’s information for personal benefit, as well as for securities trading. The Company will keep confidential, material information which are not known to the public, and will be revealed only to related senior executives. Senior executives who are able to access material information which is not known to the public must report their purchases and sales of the Company’s securities pursuant to the regulations of the SEC and SET, Re: Rules, Conditions and Procedures Governing the Preparation and Disclosure of Reports on Securities Holding. Furthermore, the preparation and distribution of documents related to such secret information will be done only by appropriate and related officers of the Company. In addition, the Company has policy and made regular internal and public announcements and notifications on the core values of the Company relating to the lawful and ethical conduct. In particular, the use of material secret information, which may affect the trading of securities, as well as gaining of personal benefit when dealing in securities. Such misconduct by revealing material and internal information of the Company for personal benefit is strictly prohibited. According to the Company's policy, it is prohibit for the management and employee to use the inside information for their own benefit. Our policy stipulate that each employee avoid any abuse of insider knowledge and any mixing of personal and business interests, and the appearance of such an abuse or conflict of interest. A strict obligation of secrecy applies. (6) The opinion of the Board of Directors Concerning Internal Control of the Company and Its Subsidiaries The Company’s Board of Directors, which compose of the Company’s Audit Committee, opined that the financial systems, financial reports and financial audit of the Company and its subsidiaries are reliable under adequate and appropriate internal control system. The Company internal audit department continuously monitors its internal control system to ensure the adequacy and effective implementation of the internal process in accordance with the Company’s policy. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 41 Annual Report 2005 Other Information (7) Dividend Payment Policy Unless it is feasible to do so, the Company’s Board of Directors intends to propose to shareholder’s meeting for approval of the Company to pay dividend not less than 40 percent of its net profit after income tax, subject to annual operating performance. Starting from the financial year of December 31, 1994. In addition, the dividend payment policy of the subsidiaries, the Board of Directors of the subsidiaries shall consider paying the dividend on occasion. 4. Related Transactions with the Conflict of Interested Persons In 2005 the Company had incurred transactions with the conflict of interested persons. The related transactions are shown on page 75 in clause 19 “Related Party Transactions” of Note to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements for the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 which is audited by external auditor and reviewed by the Company’s Audit Committee. Feature of Relationships and Related Transactions 1. Purchases of goods The Company purchased goods from the companies that are related parties through the same directorship persons and/or shareholding interests as follows : The related companies in the Charoen Pokphand Group are C.P. Consumer Products Co., Ltd., C.P. Retailing and Marketing Co., Ltd., CP-Meji Co., Ltd., C.P. Inter Food (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Bangkok Agro-Industrial Products Plc., Charoen Pokphand Northeastern Plc., Charoen Pokphand Industry Co., Ltd., Perfect Companion Co., Ltd., Seafood Enterprise Co., Ltd., Vee Food Products Co., Ltd. and Universal Food and Marketing Co., Ltd. 2. Service expenses The Company has been granted rights to use the software, trademarks and received consultant services in relation to own brand development, management services technical assistance in auction purchasing and maintenance services for application software from local and overseas affiliated companies, being members of SHV Group, which are Orkam Asia Management AG, Orkam Asia Trademark AG, and Makro Cash & Carry Distribution (M) SDN.BHD. and Makro Asia Management Ltd. respectively. Pricing Policy of Related Transactions 1. Goods purchased transactions are in line with normal business condition and treated in the same manner as other unrelated manufacturers and/or distributors of merchandises and with reference to the market price. 2. Software license fees, royalty fees, consultant service fees, management fees and maintenance service fees for the use of such trademarks and services are as specified in agreements and are on a reasonable basis for the Company and its subsidiaries as follows. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 42 Annual Report 2005 Other Information a) Royalty fee for the use of trademarks is 0.5 percent of sales volume of the first-10 stores of the Company and all stores of its subsidiaries subtracted by value of goods return and VAT. The agreement is valid for 1 year. However, the Company and its subsidiaries reserve the right to renew the agreement every year and have the right to use such trademarks and service marks in business operations. b) Software license fee is NLG 50,000 (or EUR 22,689 in equivalent) for each Makro's new store. The payment is made once a new store is open. The agreement is valid for 1 year and is renewable annually. Regarding the benefit from this license, the Company will obtain the specific IT software which is necessary to the business operations. c) Consultant service fee in relation to own brand development is R.M. 12,320 per month. The agreement is valid for 1 year. Regarding the benefit from this service agreement, the Company will receive consultant services in relation to own brand development. d) Yearly maintenance fee is 20% of the total user licence fee. The agreement is for unlimited period of time, unless party shall terminate the agreement by written notice. The Company will receive maintenance services for the application software. e) Annual fee for management services and technical assistance in auction purchasing is charged in Thai Baht equivalent to USD 110,000 and annual membership fees in relation to cost sharing for the shared use of auction tools at a fixed part amounting to USD 160,000 and a variable part amounting to USD 160,000 which will be shared between group company under regional management depending on the volume of auctions realised. The agreement is valid for 1 year and is renewable annually. The Company will receive management services and technical assistance regarding auction purchasing. Necessity and Reasons of Related Transactions 1. In respect of goods purchased transactions, the Company followed its practice under the procurement system i.e. selection of goods, manufacturers and/or distributors of merchandises, negotiation of price, term of payment, delivery and return of merchandises, etc. These are corresponded to the customers' need and the Company's focus on providing maximum benefit for customers and the Company. 2. In respect of the use of software license, trademarks and consultant services in relation to own brand development, management services technical assistance in auction purchasing and maintenance services for application software, the Company has been supported in technical service and management for the Company's core business operations by local and overseas affiliated companies. Measures or Procedures for Approving Transactions and Policy for Future Transactions The related transactions are incurred only when required as normal course of doing business and for the benefit of the Company. The goods purchased transactions from Charoen Pokphand Group refer to the market price which is a normal trading convention under the Company's management procedures and internal control system. The use of software license, trademarks and consultant services in relation to own brand development, management services technical assistance in auction purchasing and maintenance services for application software are necessary for business operations. The such transactions are prior approved by our Board of Directors which is in line with the Company's Articles of Association as specified in the agreements on a reasonable basis for the Company and its subsidiaries. In the future, the Company has policy to incur the related transactions when and only if its business operations are required to do so and receive the approval from the Board of Directors before entering into those related transactions. Terms and conditions of all transactions will be treated in the same manner as the other third-party transactions. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 43 Annual Report 2005 Other Information 5. Corporate Governance 1. Policy on Corporate Governance The Board of Directors has established and is committed to a policy regarding corporate governance where strategic directions of the Company’s operations have been defined and the Board of Directors works to ensure that such policy has been implemented efficiently by the Management for the ultimate benefits of the Company and its shareholders in a transparent and fair manner. These will be achieved under legislative and regulatory framework as well as business codes of conduct. Moreover, emphasis has been placed on the Company’s internal control and audit system. 2. Shareholders : Rights and Equitable Treatment In 2005 there were Annual General Shareholders' Meeting and Extraordinary General Shareholders' Meeting, which were held at Monthathip Room, Radisson Hotel, No. 92, Rama 9 Road, Bangkapi Subdistrict, Huay Khwang District, Bangkok. The meeting notices were delivered together with supporting documents to the agenda in advance to shareholders as required by law for their prior review. The shareholders may appoint proxies to attend the meeting and vote for them or, alternatively, delegate the Company's outside directors as their proxies. The Company also provides to the shareholders to vote under the agenda which is in line with the Company's Articles of Association. In this regard, we have equally facilitated and treated all shareholders with respect to the shareholders' meeting. 3. Various groups of Stakeholders The Company respects the rights of all interested parties, both internal ones, e.g. employees and management of the Company and its subsidiaries, or external ones, e.g. customers, creditors, competitors, as well as relevant government agencies and other authorities. We have realised that their support is vital in strengthening our competitiveness and profitability which are fundamental to our long-term success. 4. Shareholders’ Meetings The 2005 Annual General Shareholders' Meeting and Extraordinary General Shareholders' Meeting were attended by the Company's directors including audit committee. All shareholders were treated equally with respect to their rights in making inquiries and comments regarding businesses under the agenda and proposals. 5. Leadership and Vision The Board of Directors works closely with the Company to establish objectives, business plans and budgets and to ensure efficient and effective implementation of the business plans and budgets in order to optimise economic benefits to the Company and stability to its shareholders. Roles, duties and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Audit Committee have been discussed under 'Management Structure' on page 29. The Board of Directors also approves financial transactions with respect to investment of the Company other than those required approval of shareholders pursuant to regulations of the SEC, SET and Public Limited Companies Act B.E. 2535. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 44 Annual Report 2005 Other Information 6. Conflict of Interests a) Transactions with potential conflict of interest have been discussed under 'Related Transactions with the conflict of Interested Persons' on page 42. Such transactions are disclosed in the notes to quarterly and annual financial statements under 'Related Party Transactions'. The financial statements have been reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. b) Transactions falling under the category of interconnected transactions must be reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors and must be in compliance with relevant SET regulations. c) Supervision on use of internal information has been discussed under 'Supervision on Insider Trading' on page 41. 7. Business Ethics The Business Ethics was established by the Company for strict compliance by the management and employees to ensure that they conduct their duties to the Company, interested parties, the public and society in an honest, just and unprejudiced manner. The Company closely monitors compliance with the Business Ethics and disciplinary actions are imposed against any violators. 8. Balance of Power for Non-Executive Directors The Board of Directors comprises 11 directors: a) 4 executive directors b) 3 non-executive director c) 1 outside director was not member of the audit committee d) 3 outside directors were members of the audit committee The Company had 4 outside directors, equivalent to 36.36% of total number of directors 9. Aggregation or Segregation of Positions The Chairman of the Board of Directors neither has any relationship with, nor is the same person as the Managing Director, in order to ensure complete division of corporate governance duties and managerial duties. 10. Remuneration for Directors and the Management a) Directors’ remuneration Directors’ remuneration has been fixed in a clear and transparent manner by obtaining approval from the meeting of shareholders. b) Management’s remuneration Management’s remuneration has been fixed in compliance with the principle and policy of the Company with reference to its performance and performance of respective management. c) Remuneration for directors and management in 2005 This has been discussed in ‘Remuneration of the Executives in 2005’ on page 40. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 45 Annual Report 2005 Other Information 11. Board of Directors’ Meetings The Board of Directors meets every 3 months and extra meetings are held depending on necessity. The agenda of the meetings must be clearly set out prior to the meeting, including an agenda to approve reports of the Audit Committee and financial statements of the Company. Thus the Company arranged for the notice of meeting together with agendas for the meeting and other documents to be delivered to the Board of Directors 7 days prior to the meeting so that the Board of Directors will have time to examine the information. In 2005 the Board of Directors had total 6 ordinary meetings. The follow is a summary of the Board of Directors’ meeting attendance. Name Meeting attendance 1. Mr. Dhanin Chearavanont - 2. Mr. Arsa Sarasin 6 3. Mrs. Suchada Ithijarukul 6 4. Mr. Prasert Jarupanich 5 5. Mr. Francisco Henrique Passos Fernandes 6 6. Mr. Antonio Carlos Pereira Melo (resigned) - Mr. Ruurd Jacobus Faber* (new appointed) - 7. Mrs. Saowaluck Thithapant 6 8. Mr. David Thomas Binnion 4 9. Mr. Athaporn Khaimarn 6 10. Mr. Chavalit Uttasart 4 11. Mr. Thira Wipuchanin 6 Remark : * Appointed to replace the director who resigned during the year according to the resolution of the Board of Directors' Meeting No. 4/2005 As such, the minutes of all the meetings were recorded in writing certified by the Board of Directors and sufficient for the Board of Directors or other related parties to examine. 12. Committees The Board of Directors set a sub-committee to help manage the activities of the Company, e.g. an audit committee that was made up of three independent directors which include Mr. Athaporn Khaimarn who is the Chairman of the Audit Committee, Mr. Chavalit Uttasart and Mr. Thira Wipuchanin who are the Members of the Audit Committee and senior division manager-internal audit who is the secretary general of the audit committee respectively. Further details can be found under the heading Audit Committee’s Report page 6 and under the heading Audit Committee at page 30. The management of Internal Audit Department directly reports to the audit committee. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 46 Annual Report 2005 Other Information 13. Controlling System and Internal Audit a) Controlling System and Internal Audit The Company has given importance to the system of internal control both at the management level and at the operations level. Therefore it has allocated duties and powers of the employees and management in writing, these persons have the responsibility of control the use of assets of the Company to yield the greatest benefits possible and to divide the duties of the employees from the control and evaluation committee in order to obtain balance and fairness as each side will review the other. The Company has internal control in relation to financial system as the Company has arranged there to be a system of financial report to the management. Apart from this the Company has an internal audit department to ensure that the main activities and behaviours in relation to major finances of the Company is of quality moving in the planned direction. b) Risk Management The Company has given great importance to risk management. It has set and evaluated the risk of the operation of the Company. The Company has its own self risk assessment questionnaires in all areas concerned and has the management to respond to these questions. Subsequently, those completed questionnaires were reviewed by our external auditor to ensure that these answering in the questionnaires are documentary evident. In addition, it has set protection measures and has arranged for risks to include risks to the operation of the Company as a protection measure to ensure the stability of the Company. 14. Directors’ Reporting A report of the Board of Directors’ Responsibilities for Financial Statements is set out on page 49. 15. Relations with Investors The Company has given importance to the accurate, complete, transparent and thorough disclosure of both general and financial information up to information which could have an impact on the market price of the shares of the Company. It has disclosed such information to investors and related parties through channels and other routes of the SET. Furthermore the Company has consented for the finance director to have the duty of communication with institutional investors, shareholders, general analysts and relevant government agencies. The Company has regularly organise the investor analyst meeting once in a quarter after the disclosure of reviewed or audited financial statements to SET. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 47 Annual Report 2005 Other Information 6. Auditors' Remuneration in 2005 Audit fee The Company and its subsidiaries paid audit fee to the audit firm; namely, PricewaterhouseCoopers ABAS Ltd. for the fiscal year 2005 as the following details. Company Audit Firm Audit Fee (Baht) Siam Makro Plc. PricewaterhouseCoopers ABAS Ltd. 3,335,908* Subsidiary Companies PricewaterhouseCoopers ABAS Ltd. 1,563,091* Remark : * Excluding the remuneration in the case of the auditors attending the observation on the stock count during the year at each branch and internal control review of new stores opening of the Company and its subsidiaries of Baht 646,041. Non-audit fee The Company paid non-audit fee i.e. risk assessment to the audit firm; namely, PricewaterhouseCoopers ABAS Ltd. for the fiscal year 2005 as the following details. Company Non Audit Service Service Providers Paid Contingent (Baht) Expenses (Baht) Siam Makro Plc. Risk Assessment PricewaterhouseCoopers 190,000 - 190,000 - ABAS Ltd. Total Siam Makro Public Company Limited 48 Annual Report 2005 Report of the Board of Directors' Responsibilities for Financial Statements The Board of Directors of Siam Makro Public Company Limited has provided the financial statements showing the Company’s financial status and business operation result for the year 2005 under the Public Company Act B.E. 2535 (A.D. 1992) and Rules and Regulations of the Stock Exchange of Thailand. The Board of Directors is responsible for the consolidated and company financial statements presented in this annual report. The Board of Directors confirms that the aforementioned financial statements are in accordance with Thai Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, using appropriate accounting policy consistently employed by the Company as well as applying careful judgement and best estimation. Important information is adequately disclosed in the notes to financial statements. The Board of Directors has provided and maintained an efficient internal control system to ensure that accounting records are accurate, complete and adequate to protect its assets and uncover weaknesses in order to prevent fraud or materially irregular operations. The Board of Directors has appointed an Audit Committee, which consists of Non-Executive Directors responsible for the quality of financial statements and internal control system, whose comments on these issues are readily included in the Audit Committee Report in this annual report. The Board of Directors is of opinion that the Company’s overall internal control system has functioned up to the satisfactory level and rendered credibility and reliability to the consolidated and company financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005. Mr. Arsa Sarasin Mrs. Suchada Ithijarukul Chairman President Siam Makro Public Company Limited 49 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Consolidated and Company Financial Statements 31 December 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited 50 Annual Report 2005 Auditor's Report To the Shareholders of Siam Makro Public Company Limited I have audited the accompanying consolidated and Company balance sheets as at 31 December 2005, and the related consolidated and Company statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for the year then ended of Siam Makro Public Company Limited and its subsidiaries, and of Siam Makro Public Company Limited, respectively. The Company's management is responsible for the correctness and completeness of information in these financial statements. My responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on my audit. The consolidated and Company financial statements of Siam Makro Public Company Limited and its subsidiaries and of Siam Makro Public Company Limited, respectively, for the year ended 31 December 2004, presented herewith for comparative purposes, were audited by another auditor of the same firm as myself whose report dated 18 February 2005, expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements. I conducted my audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that I plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. I believe that my audits provide a reasonable basis for my opinion. In my opinion, the consolidated and Company financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated and Company financial position as at 31 December 2005, and the consolidated and Company results of operations, and cash flows for the years ended of Siam Makro Public Company Limited and its subsidiaries, and of Siam Makro Public Company Limited, respectively, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. SOMCHAI JINNOVART Certified Public Accountant (Thailand) No. 3271 PricewaterhouseCoopers ABAS Limited Bangkok 22 February 2006 Siam Makro Public Company Limited 51 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Balance Sheets As at 31 December 2005 and 2004 Consolidated Notes Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Baht Baht Baht Baht ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents 3 4,038,633,732 4,449,897,259 3,885,847,009 4,290,356,698 Current investments 4 324,858,920 49,440,038 324,858,920 49,440,038 Trade accounts receivable, net 5 180,831,684 56,443,046 30,781,001 30,334,569 19 471,845 4,385 125,432,645 222,916,833 6 4,048,131,694 3,902,943,571 3,750,712,121 3,750,708,753 351,964,361 317,540,105 328,146,293 302,826,011 582,147,998 519,415,276 573,787,546 512,397,297 9,527,040,234 9,295,683,680 9,019,565,535 9,158,980,199 8 - - 2,718,936,887 2,276,923,852 19 - - 500,000,000 500,000,000 9 9,044,569,269 9,046,325,954 6,075,903,483 6,105,819,548 10 143,663,688 143,663,688 - - 8, 11 187,076,696 - - - Other intangible assets, net 12 18,613,016 7,885,517 15,501,382 5,674,817 Deposits 19 46,983,082 44,996,917 164,009,983 167,797,903 9,440,905,751 9,242,872,076 9,474,351,735 9,056,216,120 18,967,945,985 18,538,555,756 18,493,917,270 18,215,196,319 Advance payment and short-term loans to related parties Inventories, net Purchase discount receivable Other current assets 7 Total Current Assets Non-Current Assets Investments - equity method Long-term loans to a related party Property, plant and equipment, net Land held for sale or future development, net Goodwill, net Total Non-Current Assets Total Assets The notes to the consolidated and company financial statements form an integral part of these financial statements. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 52 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Balance Sheets As at 31 December 2005 and 2004 Consolidated Notes Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Baht Baht Baht Baht LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current Liabilities Short-term loans from financial institutions 53,514,433 - - - 8,991,430,707 8,127,341,346 8,671,531,776 7,909,057,741 76,807,650 83,341,594 96,588,853 83,341,594 9,068,238,357 8,210,682,940 8,768,120,629 7,992,399,335 69,032,145 62,813,853 65,091,308 59,792,131 Non-trade accounts payable 250,511,208 280,718,013 221,460,950 253,203,967 Current tax liabilities 217,376,748 247,197,460 171,235,491 205,587,362 Accrued expenses 280,582,070 231,348,155 260,049,107 220,526,829 1,767,630 1,583,997 - - 67,727,048 84,648,311 59,031,280 76,326,069 10,008,749,639 9,118,992,729 9,544,988,765 8,807,835,693 Provision for employee benefits 73,498,206 75,820,214 72,561,667 72,841,567 Other liabilities 46,545,318 21,055,951 37,214,016 11,832,197 Trade accounts payable Third parties Related parties 19 Total trade accounts payable Advance received from related parties 19 Other current liabilities VAT payable Others Total Current Liabilities Non-Current Liabilities Total Non-Current Liabilities 120,043,524 96,876,165 109,775,683 84,673,764 10,128,793,163 9,215,868,894 9,654,764,448 8,892,509,457 Authorised share capital 2,400,000,000 2,400,000,000 2,400,000,000 2,400,000,000 Issued and paid-up share capital 2,400,000,000 2,400,000,000 2,400,000,000 2,400,000,000 3,290,152,068 3,290,152,068 3,290,152,068 3,290,152,068 240,000,000 240,000,000 240,000,000 240,000,000 2,909,000,754 3,392,534,794 2,909,000,754 3,392,534,794 8,839,152,822 9,322,686,862 8,839,152,822 9,322,686,862 18,967,945,985 18,538,555,756 18,493,917,270 18,215,196,319 Total Liabilities Shareholders’ Equity Share capital 13 Premium on share capital Retained earnings Appropriated Legal reserve Unappropriated Total Shareholders’ Equity Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity 14 The notes to the consolidated and company financial statements form an integral part of these financial statements. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 53 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Statements of Income For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 Consolidated Notes Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Baht Baht Baht Baht Revenues Sales Service income Other income 50,418,090,404 44,670,377,289 48,393,171,448 43,489,576,219 1,502,667,620 1,281,571,989 1,435,256,833 1,241,036,731 373,892,595 305,672,278 379,965,982 322,799,668 - - 247,248,656 236,644,134 52,294,650,619 46,257,621,556 50,455,642,919 45,290,056,752 47,396,030,935 41,857,458,134 45,777,646,116 40,923,127,490 3,280,038,512 2,808,628,198 3,173,464,769 2,873,945,591 Share of net profit of investments - equity method 8 Total revenues Expenses Cost of sales Selling and administrative expenses 15 Directors’ remuneration 6,200,000 5,280,000 6,200,000 5,280,000 50,682,269,447 44,671,366,332 48,957,310,885 43,802,353,081 1,612,381,172 1,586,255,224 1,498,332,034 1,487,703,671 (2,661,570) - - - Income tax (473,253,642) (479,398,022) (361,866,074) (380,846,469) Net profit for the year 1,136,465,960 1,106,857,202 1,136,465,960 1,106,857,202 4.74 4.61 4.74 4.61 Total expenses Profit before interest expense and income tax Interest expense Basic earnings per share 16 Net profit for the year The notes to the consolidated and company financial statements form an integral part of these financial statements. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 54 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 Consolidated Issued and paid-up Premium on Retained share capital share capital earnings Total Baht Baht Baht Baht 2,400,000,000 3,290,152,068 3,632,534,794 9,322,686,862 - - 1,136,465,960 1,136,465,960 - - (1,620,000,000) (1,620,000,000) 2,400,000,000 3,290,152,068 3,149,000,754 8,839,152,822 2,400,000,000 3,290,152,068 3,065,677,592 8,755,829,660 - - 1,106,857,202 1,106,857,202 Notes 2005 Opening balance Net profit for the year Dividends 17 Closing balance 2004 Opening balance Net profit for the year Dividends 17 Closing balance - - (540,000,000) (540,000,000) 2,400,000,000 3,290,152,068 3,632,534,794 9,322,686,862 Company Issued and paid-up Premium on Retained share capital share capital earnings Total Baht Baht Baht Baht 2,400,000,000 3,290,152,068 3,632,534,794 9,322,686,862 2005 Opening balance Net profit for the year Dividends - - 1,136,465,960 1,136,465,960 - - (1,620,000,000) (1,620,000,000) 2,400,000,000 3,290,152,068 3,149,000,754 8,839,152,822 2,400,000,000 3,290,152,068 3,065,677,592 8,755,829,660 - - 1,106,857,202 1,106,857,202 - - (540,000,000) (540,000,000) 2,400,000,000 3,290,152,068 3,632,534,794 9,322,686,862 17 Closing balance 2004 Opening balance Net profit for the year Dividends 17 Closing balance The notes to the consolidated and company financial statements form an integral part of these financial statements. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 55 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Statements of Cash Flows For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 Consolidated Notes Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Baht Baht Baht Baht Cash flows from operating activities Net profit 1,136,465,960 1,106,857,202 1,136,465,960 1,106,857,202 9, 11, 12 642,511,503 576,562,926 592,263,323 547,151,578 9 (2,000,000) 650,000 (2,000,000) 650,000 (898,734) (3,028,510) (178,156) (2,946,270) 8 - - (247,248,656) (236,644,134) 6 (60,019,439) 43,519,005 (63,226,512) 43,686,523 Provision for employee benefits 7,367,861 20,179,505 7,621,865 17,494,766 Others 9,990,442 3,198,547 5,577,766 2,168,332 (128,101,314) (22,780,901) (446,432) (18,982,881) Adjustments for: Depreciation and amortisation Allowance (reverse) for loss on disposal of obsolete plant and equipment Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment Share of net profit of investments - equity method Allowance (reverse) for obsolete and shrinkage inventories Changes in operating assets and liabilities Trade accounts receivable Advance payment to related parties (467,460) 110,709 (1,015,812) 424,256 Inventories (85,168,684) (610,640,998) 63,223,144 (598,539,312) Purchase discount receivable (34,424,256) (62,558,872) (25,320,282) (57,478,178) Other current assets (69,010,488) (383,131,537) (66,968,015) (381,887,298) Trade accounts payable - third parties 864,089,361 1,650,225,991 762,474,035 1,632,778,291 (6,533,944) 27,758,893 13,247,259 27,758,893 6,218,292 435,265 5,299,177 261,151 Non-trade accounts payable (42,582,926) (58,506,261) (46,249,874) (54,962,349) Current tax liabilities (29,820,712) 49,287,080 (34,351,871) 44,735,623 49,233,915 53,883,994 39,522,278 52,699,953 183,633 (29,082,180) - (30,125,958) (16,921,263) (4,691,049) (17,294,789) (6,007,288) Trade accounts payable - related parties Advance received from related parties Accrued expenses VAT payable Other current liabilities Provision for employee benefit Net cash receipts from operating activities (9,689,869) (13,760,285) (7,901,765) (9,464,555) 2,230,421,878 2,344,488,524 2,113,492,643 2,079,628,345 The notes to the consolidated and company financial statements form an integral part of these financial statements. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 56 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Statements of Cash Flows (Continued) For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 Consolidated Notes Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Baht Baht Baht Baht Cash flows from investing activities Net (purchase) disposals of current investment 50,559,962 (275,418,882) (196,922,838) - (234,764,379) (619,482,050) (1,119,187,465) (549,694,919) (1,093,460,316) (17,210,542) (6,239,351) (14,476,677) (6,235,982) 10,331,272 8,506,554 8,682,786 8,424,311 8 - - 40,000,000 40,000,000 19 - - 98,500,000 (102,500,000) Purchase of investment in a subsidiary 4 (275,418,882) 8 Purchase of property, plant and equipment Purchase of other intangible assets• Disposals of property, plant and equipment Dividends received from a related party 50,559,962 - Net repayments short-term loan made to a related party Net repayments long-term loan from a related party 19 - - - 290,000,000 23,503,202 79,166 29,169,739 7,021,240 (1,075,199,838) (1,066,281,134) (898,002,332) (806,190,785) 53,514,433 - - - (1,620,000,000) (540,000,000) (1,620,000,000) (540,000,000) (1,566,485,567) (540,000,000) (1,620,000,000) (540,000,000) (411,263,527) 738,207,390 (404,509,689) 733,437,560 Cash and cash equivalents, opening balance 4,449,897,259 3,711,689,869 4,290,356,698 3,556,919,138 Cash and cash equivalents, closing balance 4,038,633,732 4,449,897,259 3,885,847,009 4,290,356,698 510,196,020 430,110,942 396,217,945 336,110,846 2,801,735 - - - 108,328,645 95,952,524 93,049,708 78,542,851 Net deposits received Net cash payments for investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Short-term loans from financial institutions Dividends paid 17 Net cash payments for financing activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Supplementary information for cash flows Income tax paid during the year Interest paid during the year Non cash transactions Investing activities: Purchase of property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets unpaid The notes to the consolidated and company financial statements form an integral part of these financial statements. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 57 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 1 General information Siam Makro Public Company Limited was incorporated in Thailand on 10 May 1988, changed its status to a public company on 11 February 1994 and was subsequently listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on 11 August 1994. The Company's principal business is the operation of Cash and Carry Trade Centres throughout Thailand, under the name "Makro", selling food and non-food products to registered members, predominantly small and medium size businesses, retailers, caterers, professional and service sectors and institutions. The Company has three subsidiaries - Makro Office Centre Company Limited, Siam Food Services Limited and Makro Properties Limited which operate businesses as follows: Makro Office Centre Company Limited is a specialised retailing operation, a category killer supplying office supplies, office automation products and office services such as copying and printing, on a self service, mail order and delivery basis, Siam Food Services Limited is a importing and trading frozen foods company and providing services such as freight, delivery, rental and storage and Makro Properties Limited is a land investment company, purchasing the land on which some Trade Centres are located on a lease basis. The registered office of the Company is located at 3498 2nd Floor, Lard Prao Road, Klongchan, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240. The consolidated and Company financial statements have been approved for issue by the board of directors on 22 February 2006. 2 Accounting policies The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated and Company financial statements, which have been applied consistently, are set out below. 2.1 Basis of preparation The consolidated and Company financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Thai generally accepted accounting principles under the Accounting Act B.E. 2543, being those Thai Accounting Standards issued under the Account Profession Act B.E. 2547, and the financial reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of the Federation of Accounting Profession (FAP) approval of three new accounting standards on 12 May 2005, the Company has adopted TAS 52, 'Events After Balance Sheet Date', TAS 53, 'Provisions, Contingent Liabilities, and Contingent Assets' and TAS 54, 'Discontinuing Operations' for the year ended 31 December 2005. The adoption of the three new standards did not have an impact on the financial statements presented. The accounting principles applied may differ from generally accepted accounting principles adopted in other countries and jurisdictions. The accompanying consolidated and Company financial statements are therefore not intended to present the financial position and results of operations and cash flows in accordance with jurisdictions other than Thailand. Consequently, these financial statements are prepared based on the assumption that the users of the financial statements have an understanding of Thai generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 58 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 2 Accounting policies (Cont'd) 2.1 Basis of preparation (Cont'd) The consolidated and Company financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. An English version of the consolidated and Company financial statements have been prepared from the statutory financial statements that are in the Thai language. In the event of a conflict or a difference in interpretation between the two languages, the Thai language statutory financial statements shall prevail. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Thai generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. Although these estimates are based on management's best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results may differ from those estimates. Where necessary, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation in the current year. 2.2 Investment in subsidiaries Investment in subsidiaries are those entities in which the Group has an interest of more than one half of the voting rights or otherwise has power to exercise control over the operations. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group and are no longer consolidated from the date that control ceases. All intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are eliminated. Where necessary, accounting policies for subsidiaries have been changed to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group. Investment in subsidiaries in the Company financial statements are presented by the equity method of accounting. 2.3 Foreign currency transactions Foreign currency transactions in the Group are accounted for at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transactions. The outstanding monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate ruling at the balance sheet date. Gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary, assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the statements of income. Such balances including balances hedged by forward foreign exchange contracts are translated at year-end exchange rates. 2.4 Financial instruments Financial instruments carried on the balance sheet include cash and cash equivalents, current investments, trade receivables and payables, amounts due from/to related parties, and loans to related parties. The particular recognition methods adopted are disclosed in the individual policy statements associated with each item. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 59 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 2 Accounting policies (Cont'd) 2.4 Financial instruments (Cont'd) Foreign currency forward contracts establish the exchange rate at which the Group will pay foreign currency amounts on a predetermined future date. Where the Group enters into significant forward contracts, the foreign currency amount receivable under these contracts are translated at the year end exchange rate. Unrealised gains or losses that result from the translation are recognised in the income statement. Any premium or discount equal to the difference between the spot exchange rate and the forward rate arising at the inception of the contract is amortised over the life of the contract. 2.5 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are carried on the balance sheet at cost. Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand, deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased. 2.6 Trade accounts receivable Trade accounts receivable are carried at original invoice amount less allowance for doubtful receivables based on a review of all outstanding amounts at the year end. The amount of the allowance is the difference between the carrying amount of the receivable and the amount expected to be collectible. Bad debts are written-off during the year in which they are incurred. 2.7 Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Cost is determined by the latest purchase price which approximates to cost determined by the first-in first-out basis. The cost of purchase comprises both the purchase price and costs directly attributable to the acquisition of the inventory, such as import duties and transportation charges, less all attributable discounts, allowances or rebates. Net realisable value is the estimate of the selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the costs of completion and selling expenses. Allowance is made, where necessary, for obsolete, slowmoving and shrinkage inventories. 2.8 Investments The Group classifies its investments in debt securities as held-to-maturity securities. Those investments with fixed maturity that the management has the intent and ability to hold to maturity are included in current assets when the maturity date is less than 12 months from balance sheet date and included in non-current assets when the maturity date is longer than 12 months. Investments in debt securities which are classified as held-to-maturity securities are carried at amortised cost. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 60 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 2 Accounting policies (Cont'd) 2.8 Investments (Cont'd) A test for impairment is carried out when there is a factor indicating that an investment might be impaired. If the carrying value of the investment is higher than its recoverable amount, the impairment loss is charged to the income statement. On disposal of an investment, the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount is charged to the income statement. 2.9 Property, plant and equipment All property, plant and equipment is initially recorded at cost, and is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line method to write-off the cost of each asset to their residual values over their estimated useful lives which range from 5 - 20 years. Land is not depreciated as it is considered to have an indefinite life. Leasehold rights are amortised by the straight-line method over the period of agreements, which range from 3 - 30 years. Where the carrying amount of an asset is greater than its estimated recoverable amount, it is written down immediately to its recoverable amount. Estimated recoverable amount is the higher of the anticipated discounted cash flows from the continuing use of the asset and the amount obtainable from the sale of the asset less any costs of disposal. Gains and losses on disposals of property, plant and equipment are determined by reference to their carrying amount and are included in operating profit. Expenditure on additions, renewals and betterment, which result in a substantial increase in the current replacement value of an asset is capitalised. Repair and maintenance costs are recognised as an expense when incurred. 2.10 Land held for sale or future development Land held for sale or future development is recorded at cost less allowance for impairment of assets. 2.11 Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the Company's share of the net assets of the acquired subsidiary undertaking at the date of acquisition. Goodwill on acquisition of subsidiary is reported in the consolidated balance sheet as an intangible asset. Goodwill is amortised using the straight-line method over its estimated useful life but not over 20 years. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 61 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 2 Accounting policies (Cont'd) 2.12 Leases - where a Group company is the lessee Leases not transferring a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the statement of income on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. When an operating lease is terminated before the lease period has expired, any payment required to be made to the lessor by way of penalty is recognised as an expense in the period in which termination takes place. 2.13 Other intangible assets Other intangible assets represent proprietary software for internal use. The cost includes cost of software development and software license fee. Other intangible assets are amortised using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which range from 3-5 years. 2.14 Provisions Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. 2.15 Employee benefits Provision for employee benefits i) Pension fund benefit The Group operates a pension scheme for employees who joined the Company before the 1st of January 2003 and choose to retain the benefits of the original scheme. Employees, upon resignation or retirement from the Company after having completed 3 years of service, shall be entitled to receive cash payment equivalent to their prevailing salary multiplied by the number of years of service, but not exceeding the equivalent of 10 months of final salary. ii) Severance benefit Under Labor Laws applicable in Thailand and Group's employment policy, all employees completing 120 days of service are entitled to severance pay on termination or retrenchment without cause or upon retirement age of 60. The severance pay will be at the rate according to number of years of service as stipulated in the Labor Law which is currently at a maximum rate of 300 days of ending salary. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 62 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 2 Accounting policies (Cont'd) 2.15 Employee benefits (Cont'd) Provision for employee benefits (Cont'd) iii) Additional benefit related to provident fund The Group operates an employee benefit scheme under which employees who are members of the Group's provident fund, being a defined contribution plan, for at least 9 years are entitled to receive additional contribution from the Group on their resignation or retirement from employment with the Group. Employees, who are member of the provident fund for at least 9 years, shall be entitled to receive an additional 50% of the contributions made by the Group on their behalf. The Group recognises its liabilities in respect of these three defined benefit plans at the present value of the defined benefit obligations at the balance sheet date adjusted for actuarial gains/losses. These defined benefit obligations are calculated by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method. The present value of the defined benefit obligations are determined by the estimated future cash outflows using interest rates of government bonds which have terms to maturity approximating the terms of the related liability. Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments (the effects of differences between the previous actuarial assumptions and what has actually occurred), changes in actuarial assumptions and amendments to employee benefits plans are charged or credited to income over the average remaining service lives of the related employees. Provident fund The Group operates a provident fund, being a defined contribution plan, the assets for which are held in a separate trust fund. The provident fund is funded by payments from employees and by the Group. The Group's contributions to the provident fund are charged to the income statements in the years to which they relate. 2.16 Revenue recognition Sales are recognised on the delivery of products and customer acceptance, net of discounts. For consolidated financial statements, intra-group sales are eliminated. Sales of services are recongised in the accounting period in which the services are rendered. 2.17 Segment reporting The segmental reporting has been prepared based on the Company's method of internal reporting, which desegregates its business by service or product. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 63 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 2 Accounting policies (Cont'd) 2.18 Earnings per share Basic consolidated earnings per share and Company earnings per share are calculated by dividing the consolidated net earnings attributable to shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year. 2.19 Dividends Dividends are payable when declared by the board of directors and approved by the shareholders. 2.20 Income taxes The Group calculates income taxes according to the Revenue Code and records them on accrual basis. The Group does not recognise income taxes payable or receivable in future periods in respect of temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 64 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 3 Cash and cash equivalents Consolidated Cash in hand Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Baht Baht Baht Baht 465,887,332 433,946,381 456,309,923 432,194,381 Deposits held with banks 1,438,149,281 366,284,316 1,294,939,967 335,412,478 Bills of Exchange 1,055,133,085 3,484,666,562 1,055,133,085 3,357,749,839 Promissory Notes 100,000,000 165,000,000 100,000,000 165,000,000 Treasury bills 979,464,034 - 979,464,034 - 4,038,633,732 4,449,897,259 3,885,847,009 4,290,356,698 The weighted average effective interest rates of deposits held with bank was 0.34% - 3.75% per annum (2004 : 0.62% - 1.35% per annum). Investments in debt securities represent bills of exchange, promissory notes and treasury bills having weighted average effective interest rates of 1.25% - 3.95% per annum (2004 : 0.70% - 1.925% per annum), having a maturity of three months or less when purchased. During the year, interest income includes interest income from investments in debt securities as follows: Consolidated Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht Investments in debt securities Interest income Siam Makro Public Company Limited 62.6 65 33.4 61.8 Annual Report 2005 31.9 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 4 Current investments Consolidated Opening net book value Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Baht Baht Baht Baht 49,440,038 100,000,000 49,440,038 100,000,000 Additions 324,858,920 49,440,038 324,858,920 49,440,038 Disposals (49,440,038) (100,000,000) (49,440,038) (100,000,000) Closing net book value 324,858,920 49,440,038 324,858,920 49,440,038 As at 31 December 2005, current investments represent investment in bill of exchange and promissory notes bearing interest rates at 3.60% - 3.75% per annum (2004 : 1.925% per annum). 5 Trade accounts receivable, net Consolidated Gross trade accounts receivable Less allowance for doubtful accounts Trade accounts receivable, net Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Baht Baht Baht Baht 186,774,576 58,673,262 30,781,001 30,334,569 (5,942,892) (2,230,216) - - 180,831,684 56,443,046 30,781,001 30,334,569 As at 31 December 2005, outstanding accounts receivable balance aged longer than 91 days comprise Baht 7,345,913 (2004 : Baht 2,287,569) in the consolidated financial statements and there are no outstanding accounts receivable balance aged longer than 91 days in the Company financial statements in 2005 and 2004. 6 Inventories, net Consolidated Finished goods Goods-in-transit Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Baht Baht Baht Baht 4,095,233,190 4,025,715,164 3,823,255,360 3,868,470,801 34,171,811 18,521,153 513,450 18,521,153 4,129,405,001 4,044,236,317 3,823,768,810 3,886,991,954 (81,273,307) (141,292,746) (73,056,689) (136,283,201) 4,048,131,694 3,902,943,571 3,750,712,121 3,750,708,753 Less allowance for obsolete and shrinkage inventories Inventories, net Siam Makro Public Company Limited 66 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 7 Other current assets On 29 December 2004, the shareholders at the Extraordinary Meeting passed a resolution to approve the purchase of 100% of the ordinary shares in Siam Food Services Limited from Diethelm Trading Company Limited for a total value of Baht 230 million. The Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement on 30 December 2004 to purchase the shares and assume control of Siam Food Services Limited on 1 January 2005. Under the terms of the share purchase agreement, the Company paid Baht 210 million as a refundable deposit to the seller on 30 December 2004. The refundable deposit is presented in other current assets in the Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2004. 8 Investments - equity method Consolidated Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Baht Baht Baht Baht Opening net book value - - 2,276,923,852 2,080,279,718 Acquisition of a subsidiary - - 234,764,379 - Share of net profit of subsidiaries - - 247,248,656 236,644,134 Dividend received - - (40,000,000) (40,000,000) Closing net book value - - 2,718,936,887 2,276,923,852 Company 31 December 2005 Accumulated Paid up Subsidiaries Business Relationship % share of profit Capital Ownership Cost in subsidiaries Baht’000 Makro Properties Land investment & Being shareholder and 700,000 Limited property leasing under the same management Makro Office Retail business of Being shareholder Centre Company office supplies, office and management Limited equipment, office participation Interest Baht’000 Equity Dividend Baht’000 Baht’000 Baht’000 99.99 710,641 1,505,834 2,216,475 - 200,000 99.99 200,000 50,255 250,255 40,000 10,000 99.99 234,764 17,443 252,207 - 1,145,405 1,573,532 2,718,937 40,000 furniture and business service center Siam Food Importing and Being shareholder Services Limited trading frozen foods, and management provide services such participation as freight, delivery, rental and storage Siam Makro Public Company Limited 67 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 8 Investments - equity method (Cont'd) Company 31 December 2004 Accumulated Paid up Subsidiaries Business Relationship % share of profit Capital Ownership Cost in subsidiaries Baht’000 Makro Properties Land investment & Being shareholder and Limited property leasing under the same management 700,000 Makro Office Retail business of Being shareholder Centre Company office supplies, office and management Limited equipment, office participation 200,000 Interest Baht’000 Equity Dividend Baht’000 Baht’000 Baht’000 99.99 710,641 1,313,358 2,023,999 - 99.99 200,000 52,925 252,925 40,000 910,641 1,366,283 2,276,924 40,000 furniture and business service center On 29 December 2004, the shareholders at the Extraordinary Meeting passed a resolution to approve the purchase of 100% of the ordinary shares in Siam Food Services Limited from Diethelm Trading Company Limited which the Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement on 30 December 2004 to purchase the shares and assume control of Siam Food Services Limited on 1 January 2005. The total value included the related purchasing expenses is more than net book values which is equivalent fair values at the date of acquisition as follows: Thousand Baht Cash and cash equivalent 15,526 Current assets 223,010 Non current assets 14,398 Current liabilities (213,821) Non current liabilities (1,272) Fair value of net assets 37,841 Total purchase consideration 234,764 Goodwill 196,923 Total purchase consideration net cash 219,238 Siam Makro Public Company Limited 68 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 9 Property, plant and equipment, net Consolidated Land & Equipment & Construction buildings vehicle in progress Total Baht Baht Baht Baht 9,665,362,524 4,907,747,498 37,708,439 14,610,818,461 (1,869,783,861) (3,692,708,646) - (5,562,492,507) At 31 December 2004 Cost Less accumulated depreciation allowance for the disposal of obsolete plant and equipment Net book value - (2,000,000) - (2,000,000) 7,795,578,663 1,213,038,852 37,708,439 9,046,325,954 7,795,578,663 1,213,038,852 37,708,439 9,046,325,954 97,394,897 514,977,007 19,653,528 632,025,432 (217,425) (5,093,363) (4,121,750) (9,432,538) For the year ended 31 December 2005 Opening net book value Additions (Transfers) Disposals Reverse allowance for the disposal of obsolete plant and equipment - 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 Depreciation charge (268,271,774) (358,077,805) - (626,349,579) Closing net book value 7,624,484,361 1,366,844,691 53,240,217 9,044,569,269 9,786,454,297 5,377,605,484 53,240,217 15,217,299,998 (2,161,969,936) (4,010,760,793) - (6,172,730,729) 7,624,484,361 1,366,844,691 53,240,217 9,044,569,269 At 31 December 2005 Cost Less accumulated depreciation Net book value Siam Makro Public Company Limited 69 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 9 Property, plant and equipment, net (Cont'd) Company Land & Equipment & Construction buildings vehicle in progress Total Baht Baht Baht Baht 6,727,991,035 4,678,658,538 37,667,129 11,444,316,702 (1,821,903,098) (3,514,594,056) - (5,336,497,154) At 31 December 2004 Cost Less accumulated depreciation allowance for the disposal of obsolete plant and equipment Net book value - (2,000,000) - (2,000,000) 4,906,087,937 1,162,064,482 37,667,129 6,105,819,548 4,906,087,937 1,162,064,482 37,667,129 6,105,819,548 81,925,617 466,120,363 16,155,796 564,201,776 (217,425) (4,165,455) (4,121,750) (8,504,630) For the year ended 31 December 2005 Opening net book value Additions (Transfers) Disposals Reverse allowance for the disposal of obsolete plant and equipment Depreciation charge Closing net book value - 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 (252,111,149) (335,502,062) - (587,613,211) 4,735,684,980 1,290,517,328 49,701,175 6,075,903,483 6,809,620,776 5,086,533,643 49,701,175 11,945,855,594 (2,073,935,796) (3,796,016,315) - (5,869,952,111) 4,735,684,980 1,290,517,328 49,701,175 6,075,903,483 At 31 December 2005 Cost Less accumulated depreciation Net book value 10 Land held for sale or future development, net Land held for sale or future development, net represents land amounting to Baht 143,663,688 net of the impairment provision as follows: Consolidated Land held for sale or future development Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Baht Baht Baht Baht 308,572,549 308,572,549 - - (164,908,861) (164,908,861) - - 143,663,688 143,663,688 - - Less allowance for impairment relating to property Land held for sale or future development, net Siam Makro Public Company Limited 70 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 11 Goodwill, net Consolidated Baht As at 31 December 2004 Cost - Less accumulated amortisation - Net book value - Transactions during the year ended 31 December 2005 Opening net book value - Increase from acquisition of a subsidiary, net 196,922,838 Amortisation (9,846,142) Closing net book value 187,076,696 As at 31 December 2005 Cost 196,922,838 Less accumulated amortisation (9,846,142) Net book value 187,076,696 12 Other intangible assets, net Computer Software Consolidated Company Baht Baht As at 31 December 2004 Cost Less accumulated amortisation 22,657,627 14,048,526 (14,772,110) (8,373,709) 7,885,517 5,674,817 Net book value Transactions during the year ended 31 December 2005 Opening net book value 7,885,517 5,674,817 17,328,508 14,476,677 (285,227) - Amortisation (6,315,782) (4,650,112) Closing net book value 18,613,016 15,501,382 39,986,135 28,525,203 (21,373,119) (13,023,821) 18,613,016 15,501,382 - cost - accumulated amortisation Additions As at 31 December 2005 Cost Less accumulated amortisation Net book value Siam Makro Public Company Limited 71 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 13 Share capital and premium on share capital As at 31 December 2005 and 2004, the total authorised number of ordinary shares is 240,000,000 shares with a par value of Baht 10 per share. All issued shares are fully paid-up. Number of shares At 31 December 2003 Ordinary Shares Share Premium Total Baht Baht Baht 240,000,000 2,400,000,000 3,290,152,068 5,690,152,068 - - - - 240,000,000 2,400,000,000 3,290,152,068 5,690,152,068 - - - - 240,000,000 2,400,000,000 3,290,152,068 5,690,152,068 Issue of shares At 31 December 2004 Issue of shares At 31 December 2005 14 Legal reserve Consolidated Opening balance 2005 2004 2005 2004 Baht Baht Baht Baht 240,000,000 240,000,000 240,000,000 240,000,000 - - - - 240,000,000 240,000,000 240,000,000 240,000,000 Appropriation during the year Closing balance Company Under the Public Companies Act, the Company is required to set aside as a statutory reserve at least 5% of its net profit after accumulated deficit brought forward (if any) until the reserve is not less than 10% of the registered capital. The reserve is nondistributable. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 72 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 15 Selling and administrative expenses The following expenditure items, classified by nature, have been included in selling and administrative expenses. Consolidated Company Notes 2005 2004 2005 2004 9 626,349 570,853 587,613 543,390 12 6,315 5,709 4,650 3,761 11 9,846 - - - 43,081 37,793 335,611 329,549 808,555 665,326 719,157 621,912 3,173 2,911 2,836 2,718 Depreciation on property, plant and equipment (Baht'000) Amortisation of other intangible assets (Baht'000) Amortisation of good will (Baht'000) Land rental (Baht'000) Employee costs (Baht'000) Number of employees at the end of the year 16 Basic earnings per share Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year, that is 240,000,000 shares in the year 2005. (2004 : 240,000,000 shares). There are no dilutive instruments in issue. Consolidated and Company Net Profit (Baht) 2005 2004 1,136,465,960 1,106,857,202 240,000,000 240,000,000 4.74 4.61 Weighted average number of ordinary shares (shares) Basic earnings per share (Baht) 17 Dividend A 2005 interim dividend of Baht 5.00 per share amounting to a total of Baht 1,200 million was approved at the Extraordinary shareholders' meeting on 26 October 2005 and fully paid in the fourth quarter of 2005. A dividend in respect of 2004 of Baht 1.75 per share amounting to a total of Baht 420 million was approved at the annual shareholders' meeting on 25 April 2005 and fully paid in the second quarter of 2005. A 2004 interim dividend of Baht 1.00 per share amounting to a total of Baht 240 million was approved at the Board of Directors' meeting on 11 August 2004 and fully paid in the third quarter of 2004. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 73 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 17 Dividend (Cont'd) A dividend in respect of 2003 of Baht 1.25 per share amounting to a total of Baht 300 million was approved at the annual shareholders' meeting on 27 April 2004 and fully paid in the second quarter of 2004. 18 Contingencies and commitments As at 31 December 2005 and 2004 the Company and its subsidiaries have contingent liabilities in respect of bank and other guarantees and other matters arising in the ordinary course of business from which it is anticipated that no material liabilities will arise. In the ordinary course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries have provided guarantees to third parties as follows: Bank guarantees As at 31 December 2005 and 2004, banks have provided guarantees on behalf of the Company and its subsidiaries, primarily in respect of electricity as follows: Consolidated Bank guarantees Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Baht Baht Baht Baht 52,071,800 50,447,700 50,619,800 49,698,800 Operating lease agreements The future minimum payments under operating lease agreements as at 31 December are as follows: Consolidated Not later than 1 year Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Baht Baht Baht Baht 158,425,103 129,792,051 354,593,402 184,921,059 396,189,339 370,172,773 653,324,809 203,757,064 1,411,306,676 1,428,685,867 1,319,264,579 1,372,825,398 1,965,921,118 1,928,650,691 2,327,182,790 1,761,503,521 Later than 1 year and not later than 5 year's Later than 5 years Siam Makro Public Company Limited 74 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 18 Contingencies and commitments (Cont'd) Capital commitments Capital expenditure contracted for at the balance sheet date but not recognised in the financial statements is as follows: Consolidated Property, plant and equipment Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Baht Baht Baht Baht 60,873,023 35,285,517 59,983,015 29,839,198 Contingencies In the year 2002, the Company sold all investments in a subsidiary, Makro Auto Care Company Limited. Under the sales agreement in respect of the sale of the subsidiary, the Company has made certain representations and warranties for a certain period in respect of the completeness and accuracy of the subsidiary's accounts and records, and its compliance with various laws and regulations, such warranties being those ordinarily found on the sale of a business. In the event of a breach of those representations and warranties, the Purchaser may be entitled to claim damages from the Company. The maximum amount that the Purchaser could seek to claim under the agreement is Baht 890 million during the period of 5 years for certain warranty from 31 May 2002. The Company does not anticipate receiving any substantial claim under these warranties and as at the date of these financial statements the Company has not received any notice and is not aware of any incident indicating that the Purchaser would exercise the above right under the Agreement. 19 Related party transactions Enterprises and individuals that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, control, or are controlled by, or are under common control with, the Company, including holding companies, subsidiaries and fellow subsidiaries are related parties of the Company. Associates and individuals owning, directly or indirectly, an interest in the voting power of the Company that gives them significant influence over the enterprise, key management personnel, including directors and officers of the Company and close members of the family of these individuals and companies associated with these individuals also constitute related parties. In considering each possible related party relationship, attention is directed to the substance of the relationship, and not merely the legal form. SHV Group has control over the plan and the policies of the Company and its subsidiaries through the appointment of directors and senior executive management. Therefore, members of the SHV Group are considered to be related parties. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 75 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 19 Related party transactions (Cont'd) Feature of relationships and related transactions Transactions with subsidiaries Trading transactions with and purchases of assets and services from subsidiaries are carried out under commercial terms and conditions. They are treated in the same manner as unrelated parties and are presented at market price. The rental charges in respect of land and buildings as specified in the agreement between the Company and subsidiaries are based on the cost of the land and buildings plus related expenses which can be compared to the available market price. Cost of the land and buildings means acquisition cost and related expenses mean other related expenses incurred in bringing them into working condition for their intended use. Management services provided by the Company are charged at appropriate price upon the actual service rendered to a subsidiary on the basis of an agreed annual fee. The Company has entered into agreements with a subsidiary to use its trademarks. The fee for the use of the trademarks represents a percentage of net sales under the trademark used. A subsidiary has issued promissory notes at call to the Company, with an interest rate being set with reference to the interest rates of short-term loans provided by financial institutions. A subsidiary has issued 7-year promissory note to the Company with a due date of 29 December 2009, based on the market interest rate. Transactions with other related parties 1. Service income The Company provides rental space to another related company that is related to the Company through the same directorship person. This related company is in the Charoen Pokphand Group, namely True Corporation Plc. The Company also provides management consultant services in relation to logistic processes to Orkam Asia Management AG and the service is already finished in the year 2004. These rental transactions are as specified in agreements and made with reference to market price. The management consultant service transaction is as specified in the agreement with a monthly charge of Baht 400,000. 2. Purchase of goods The Company purchases goods from related companies having the same director or shareholders as follows: a) Related companies in the Charoen Pokphand Group, being C.P. Consumer Products Co., Ltd., C.P. Interfood Co., Ltd., Perfect Companion Co., Ltd., C.P. Retailing and Marketing Co., Ltd., Vee Food Products Co., Ltd., etc. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 76 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 19 Related party transactions (Cont'd) Transactions with other related parties (Cont'd) 2. Purchase of goods (Cont'd) b) World Gas (Thailand) Co., Ltd. that was a member of the SHV group until November 2004. After that SHV group sold out all investment to other company. Goods purchased transactions are in line with normal business conditions and are treated in the same manner as other unrelated manufacturer and/or distributors of merchandise and with reference to market prices. 3. Service expenses The Company has been granted rights to use software and trademarks and received consultant services in relation to own brand development, management services and technical assistance in auction purchasing and maintenance services for application software from local and overseas affiliated companies, being members of the SHV Group, which are Orkam Asia Management AG, Orkam Asia Trademark AG, Makro Cash & Carry Distribution (M) SDN.BHD. and Makro Asia Management Ltd. respectively. Software licence fees, royalty fees, consultant service fees, management fees and maintenance service fees for the use of such trademarks and services are as specified in agreements and are on a reasonable basis for the Company and its subsidiaries as follows. a) Royalty fee for the use of trademarks represents a percentage of their net sales. The agreement is valid for 1 year. However, the Company and its subsidiaries reserve the right to renew the agreement every year and have the right to use such trademarks and service marks in business operations. b) Software licence fee is NLG 50,000 (or EUR 22,689 in equivalent) for each Makro new store. The payment is made once a new store is open. The agreement is valid for 1 year and is renewable annually. Regarding the benefit from this licence, the Company will obtain specific IT software which is necessary to its business operations. c) Consultant service fee is RM 12,320 per month. The agreement is valid for 1 year. Regarding the benefit from this service agreement, the Company will receive consultant services in relation to own brand development. d) Annual maintenance fee is 20% of the total user licence fee. The agreement is for unlimited period of time, unless party shall terminate the agreement by written notice. The Company will receive maintenance services for the application software. e) Annual fee for management services and technical assistance in auction purchasing is charged in Thai Baht equivalent to USD 110,000 and annual membership fees in relation to cost sharing for the shared use of auction tools at a fixed portion amounting to USD 160,000 and a variable portion amounting to USD 160,000 which will be shared between group company under regional management depending on the volume of auctions realised. The agreement is valid for 1 year and is renewable annually. The Company will receive management services and technical assistance regarding auction purchasing. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 77 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 19 Related party transactions (Cont'd) The following material transactions were carried out with related parties: i) Sales of goods, service income, and interest income Consolidated For the years ended 31 December Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht Sales of goods Subsidiaries - - 2.6 0.7 - - 2.6 0.7 - - 1.4 - - - 1.4 - - - 32.0 34.3 1.4 6.1 1.4 6.1 1.4 6.1 33.4 40.4 2005 2004 2005 2004 Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht - - 87.0 0.4 379.0 393.6 379.0 393.6 379.0 393.6 466.0 394.0 - - 295.6 293.4 146.9 148.6 137.4 142.7 146.9 148.6 433.0 436.1 Annual Report 2005 Sales of plant and equipment Subsidiary Services income and interest income: Subsidiaries Other related parties ii) Purchases of goods and service expenses Consolidated For the years ended 31 December Company Purchases of goods: Subsidiaries Other related parties Service expenses: Subsidiaries Other related parties Siam Makro Public Company Limited 78 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 19 Related party transactions (Cont'd) iii) Outstanding balances arising from sales, purchases of goods and service Consolidated Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht - - 19.8 - Trade accounts payable to related parties Subsidiary Other related parties 76.8 83.3 76.8 83.3 76.8 83.3 96.6 83.3 iv) Advance payment and loans to related parties Consolidated Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht - - 2.0 1.4 0.5 - 0.4 - 0.5 - 2.4 1.4 - - 123.0 221.5 - - 123.0 221.5 0.5 - 125.4 222.9 - - 500.0 500.0 - - 500.0 500.0 Advance payment Subsidiaries Other related parties Short-term loans to related parties Subsidiaries Total advance payment and short-term loans to related parties Long-term loans to a related party Subsidiary Total long-term loans to a related party Siam Makro Public Company Limited 79 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 19 Related party transactions (Cont'd) iv) Advance payment and loans to related parties (Cont'd) Consolidated Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht Opening balance - - 221.5 119.0 Movements of short-term loans to subsidiaries are as follows: Increase during the year - - 159.5 338.8 Decrease during the year - - (258.0) (236.3) Closing balance - - 123.0 221.5 Short-term loans to subsidiaries, being in the form of promissory notes, are due at call. Consolidated Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht Movements of long-term loans to subsidiary are as follows: Opening balance - - 500.0 790.0 Decrease during the year - - - (290.0) Closing balance - - 500.0 500.0 As at 31 December 2005, the outstanding balance of this promissory note was Baht 500 million with due date of 29 December 2009 v) Deposits for land lease paid to a subsidiary Consolidated Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht - - 145.9 145.9 - - 145.9 145.9 Deposits for land lease paid to Subsidiary Siam Makro Public Company Limited 80 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 19 Related party transactions (Cont'd) vi) Advance received from related parties Consolidated Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht 69.0 62.8 65.1 59.8 69.0 62.8 65.1 59.8 Advance received from related parties Other related parties vii) Deposits for land lease received from a subsidiary Consolidated Company 2005 2004 2005 2004 Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht Deposits for land lease received from Subsidiary Siam Makro Public Company Limited - - 0.6 - - - 0.6 - 81 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 20 Financial information by business segments For the year ended 31 December 2005 Wholesale and Land Rental Retail Business Business Elimination Total Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht 50,508 - (90) 50,418 Sales Other income - Third parties - Related parties 1,868 8 - 1,876 33 295 (328) - 1,901 303 (328) 1,876 Total revenues 52,294 Cost of sales (47,396) Selling and administrative expenses (3,280) Directors' remuneration (6) Interest expense (3) Income tax (473) Net income 1,136 Property, plant and equipment net book value as at 31 December 2005 6,255 2,790 - Other assets 9,923 Total assets as at 31 December 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited 9,045 18,968 82 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 20 Financial information by business segments (Cont'd) For the year ended 31 December 2004 Wholesale and Land Rental Retail Business Business Elimination Total Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht Million Baht 44,671 - (1) 44,670 Sales Other income - Third parties - Related parties 1,579 8 - 1,587 74 294 (368) - 1,653 302 (368) 1,587 Total revenues 46,257 Cost of sales (41,857) Selling and administrative expenses (2,809) Directors' remuneration (5) Income tax (479) Net income 1,107 Property, plant and equipment net book value as at 31 December 2004 6,256 2,790 - Other assets 9,046 9,493 Total assets as at 31 December 2004 18,539 Sales to third parties and related parties are carried out at market price. Property, plant and equipment of each business are for its own operations. Other assets comprise mainly cash and cash equivalents, inventories, amounts due from and loans to related companies. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 83 Annual Report 2005 Siam Makro Public Company Limited Notes to the Consolidated and Company Financial Statements For the years ended 31 December 2005 and 2004 21 Financial instruments Interest rate risk The Group encounters interest rate risk through its exposure to interest rate fluctuations on their cash and short-term investments which does not significantly impact. Foreign currency risk The Group has limited exposure to foreign currency fluctuations on purchasing of goods and services as these purchases are not significant in the ordinary course of business. The Group manages this risk through forward contracts. Trading for speculative purpose is prohibited. Credit risk The Group has no significant concentrations of credit risk relating to its cash, current investments, trade receivables, amounts due from related parties and loans to related parties as the Group primarily operates a cash and carry business in which most transactions are cash sales. In addition, the Group places its cash and current investments with high quality institutions. The Group's policies are designed to limit exposure with any one institution and to invest excess cash in low risk investment accounts. The Group has not experienced any losses on such accounts. The subsidiaries have in place credit policies not to provide credit for any companies considered high risk of collections. Liquidity risk The Group manages its liquidity risk by holding sufficient cash and short-term investments for operating expenses. Fair value Fair values of financial instruments approximate their carrying amounts because of the short maturities of these instruments and there is not considered to be significant risk of changes in their future cash flows. 22 Subsequent event At the Board of Directors' meeting of the Company on 22 February 2006, the Board of Directors unanimously resolved to propose to the Annual General Shareholders' Meeting for approval of the Company to declare final dividend payment for the year 2005, at the rate of Baht 4 per share. The proposed dividends must be approved by the shareholders at their meeting. Siam Makro Public Company Limited 84 Annual Report 2005 MAKRO CASH & CARRY ● Siam Makro Public Company Limited, Head Office ● Makro Store Hat Yai Branch 3498 2nd Fl., Lardprao Rd., Klongchan, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240 345 Moo 5, Kanjanavanit Rd., T.Kho-Hong, Tel : 0-2375-7000, 0-2723-1000 Fax : 0-2375-2927 A.Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110 Tel : (074) 428-320-9 Fax : (074) 210-969 ● Makro Store Lardprao Branch 3498 Lardprao Rd., Klongchan, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240 ● Tel : 0-2375-2781-9 Fax : 0-2375-9162 Makro Store Udon Thani Branch 207/3 Moo 14, T.Makkhang, A.Muang, Udon Thani 41000 Tel : (042) 322-922 Fax : (042) 322-944 ● Makro Store Chaengwattana Branch 34/54 Moo 1, Chaengwattana Rd., Klongklear, ● Makro Store Phitsanulok Branch Pakkred, Nonthaburi 11120 1199 Boromtrirokkanart 2 Rd., T.Naimuang, Tel : 0-2574-0670 Fax : 0-2574-6045 A.Muang, Phitsanulok 65000 Tel : (055) 218-765 Fax : (055) 218-764 ● Makro Store Srinakarin Branch 422 Moo 5, Srinakarin Rd., Samrongnua, ● ● ● ● ● Makro Store Khon Kaen Branch A. Muang, Samutprakarn 10270 195 Moo 17, Mittraphap, T.Naimuang, A.Muang, Khon Kaen 40000 Tel : 0-2383-4104 Fax : 0-2383-4441 Tel : (043) 325-050 Fax : (043) 325-065 Makro Store Bangbon Branch ● Makro Store Surat Thani Branch 40/8 Moo 10, Ekachai Ring Road-Petchkasem, 216 Moo 4, Chonkasem Rd., T.Makamtey, Bangbon, Bangbon, Bangkok 10150 A.Muang, Surat Thani 84000 Tel : 0-2416-8080-90 Fax : 0-2416-5974 Tel : (077) 219-855 Fax : (077) 219-866 Makro Store Chonburi Branch ● Makro Store Ubon Ratchathani Branch 55/3 Moo 2, Sukhumvit Rd., T.Samed, A.Muang, Chonburi 20000 333 Moo 15, T.Khamyai, A.Muang, Ubon Ratchathani 34000 Tel : (038) 279-201 Fax : (038) 279-200 Tel : (045) 281-677-90 Fax : (045) 281-688 Makro Store Chiangmai Branch ● Makro Store Rayong Branch 152 Moo 2, T.Nong-Pa-Krung, A.Muang, Chiangmai 50000 8/2 Moo 3, T.Tubma, A.Muang, Rayong 21000 Tel : (053) 261-200 Fax : (053) 261-217 Tel : (038) 875-300 Fax : (038) 875-301 Makro Store Nakorn Ratchasima Branch ● Makro Store Nakornsawan Branch 523 Mittraphap-Nongkai Rd., T.Naimuang, 67/15 Moo 6, T.Nakornsawan East, A.Muang, Nakornsawan 60000 A.Muang, Nakorn Ratchasima 30000 Tel : (056) 325-200 Fax : (056) 325-210 Tel : (044) 230-477-90 Fax : (044) 230-471-2 ● ● Makro Store Charansanitwongse Branch Makro Store Rangsit Branch 521, 521/27 Charansanitwongse Rd., 189 Phaholyothin Rd., T.Prachathipat, Bangkhunsri, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700 A.Thanyaburi, Pathumthani 12130 Tel : 0-2864-5714 Fax : 0-2864-5713 Tel : 0-2992-1011-21 Fax : 0-2992-2213 Siam Makro Public Company Limited 85 Annual Report 2005 ● Makro Store Sathorn Branch ● Makro Store Phuket Branch 1 Narathiwasratchanakarin Rd., 77 Moo 5, T.Vichit, A.Muang Phuket, Phuket 83000 Thungwatdon, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 Tel : (076) 249-791-800 Fax : (076) 249-801 Tel : 0-2676-0676 Fax : 0-2676-1676 ● ● Makro Store Roi Et Branch Makro Store Nakhon Pathom Branch 32/1 Taewapiban Rd., T.Naimuang, A.Muang Roi Et, Roi Et 45000 86 Moo 13, T.Prongmadua, A.Muang, Nakhon Pathom 73000 Tel : (043) 525-680-90 Fax : (043) 525-692-3 Tel : (034) 200-711-27 Fax : (034) 200-728-9 ● ● Makro Store Trang Branch Makro Store Surin Branch 89 Moo 2, T.Khok-Lo, A.Muang Trang, Trang 92000 4/3 Lukmuang Rd., T. Naimuang A.Muang, Surin 32000 Tel : (075) 228-050-60 Fax : (075) 228-061 Tel : (044) 531-759-66 Fax : (055) 531-777 ● MAKRO OFFICE CENTRES Makro Store Samsen Branch 935/11 Samsem Rd., Thanonnakornchaisri, Dusit, Bangkok 10300 Tel : 0-2241-8400-8 Fax : 0-2241-8409 ● Makro Office Centre Co., Ltd. Head Office 1705 2nd Fl., Phaholyoyhin Rd., Ladyaw, ● Makro Store Nakhon Si Thammarat Branch Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 93/7 Moo 2, Garome Rd., T. Posadet, Tel : 02-939-5700 Fax : 02-939-5903-5 A. Muang Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Si Thammarat 84000 Tel : (075) 316-680-90 Fax : (075) 316-698 ● Makro Office Centre, Seacon Square Branch Basement I, Seacon Square, 904 Moo 6, ● Makro Store Chiang Rai Branch Srinakarin Rd., Nongbon, Prawet, Bangkok 10260 12 Moo 17, T. Bandoo, A.Muang Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai 57000 Tel : 0-2721-8260-6 Fax : 0-2721-8274 Tel : (053) 703-688 Fax : (053) 703-679 ● ● Makro Office Centre, United Centre Branch Makro Store Sakon Nakhon Branch Basement I, United Centre Building, 459 Moo 3, Bankoksomhong Rd., T.Thatchoengchum, 323 Silom Rd., Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 A.Muang Sakon Nakhon, Sakon Nakhon 47000 Tel : 0-2267-6262 Fax : 0-2267-6258 Tel : (042) 731-078-97 Fax : (042) 731-076-7 ● ● Makro Office Centre, Sindhorn Building Branch Makro Store Suphan Buri Branch Tower 1, Ground Floor, Sindhorn Building, 290/2 Moo 4, T.Sanam-Chai, 130-132 Wireless Rd., Lumpini, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330 A.Muang Suphan Buri, Suphan Buri 72000 Tel : 0-2263-2277 Fax : 0-2650-9999 Tel : (035) 547-250-65 Fax : (035) 547-271 ● ● Makro Office Centre, Royal City Avenue Branch Makro Store Chanthaburi Branch 31/1 Soi Soonvijai, Rama IX Rd., Bangkapi, 21/11 Moo 11, T.Plubpla, A.Muang Chanthaburi, Chanthaburi 22000 Huey Kwang, Bangkok 10240 Tel : (039) 355-240-54 Fax : (039) 355-257 Tel : 0-2641-5900 Fax : 0-2641-5901 Siam Makro Public Company Limited 86 Annual Report 2005 ● Makro Office Centre, Rama III Branch ● Makro Office Centre, Sathorn Branch 295 Rama III Rd., Bangkorleam, Bangkorleam, Bangkok 10120 1 Narathiwasratchanakarin Rd., Thungwatdon, Tel : 0-2689-0922-6 Fax : 0-2689-0921 Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 Tel : 0-2676-3730 Fax : 0-2676-3850 ● Makro Office Centre, Tawanna Branch 3500 Lardprao Klongchan, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240 ● Tel : 0-2704-7411 Fax : 0-2704-7410 Makro Office Centre, Abdulrahim Place Building Branch 990 Rama 4 Rd., Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Tel : 0-2636-3131 Fax : 0-2636-3232 ● Makro Office Centre, Phaholyothin Branch 1705 Phaholyothin, Ladyaw, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 ● Tel : 0-2513-0105-8 Fax : 0-2513-0109 Makro Office Centre, SSP Tower 3 Building Branch 88 Silom Rd., Suriyawong, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Tel : 0-2634-3550 Fax : 0-2634-3530 ● Makro Office Centre, Wong Wean Yai Branch 130-132 Somdejphachaotaksin Rd., ● ● Makro Office Centre, Samsen Branch Bang Yee Rua, Thonburi, Bangkok 10600 939/12 Samsen Rd., Thanonnakornchaisri, Dusit, Bangkok 10300 Tel : 0-2890-2780-6 Fax : 0-2890-2791 Tel : 0-2636-9885 Fax : 0-2636-9886 Makro Office Centre, Sukhumvit Branch ● Makro Office Centre, Ekkamai Branch 651 Sukhumvit Rd., Klongtannua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 78/2 Soi Sukhumvit 63 (Ekkamai), Sukhumvit Rd., Tel : 0-2261-9661 Fax : 0-2261-9660 Phakanongnuea, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel : 0-2714-8260 Fax : 0-2714-8261 ● Makro Office Centre, Pattaya Branch 24/79-83 Moo 9, Sukhumvit Rd., T. Nongprue, ● ● Makro Office Centre, Phayathai Branch A. Banglamoong, Chonburi 20260 15 Phayathai Rd., Thanonphayathai, Ratchatevee, Bangkok 10400 Tel : (038) 716-944 Fax : (038) 716-950 Tel : 0-2245-7550 Fax : 0-2245-7551 Makro Office Centre, Zeer Rangsit Branch 99 Moo 8, Phaholyothin Rd., T.Kookot, A.Lam-Looka, Phatumthanee 12130 Tel : 0-2992-5609 Fax : 0-2992-5619 ● Makro Office Centre, Phuket Branch 76 Moo 5, T.Vichit A.Muang Phuket, Phuket 83000 Tel : (076) 249-520 Fax : (076) 249-525 ● Makro Office Centre, Chaengwattana Branch 88/8 Moo 1, Chaengwattana Rd., Toongsonghong, Laksi, Bangkok 10210 Tel : 0-2984-3303 Fax : 0-2984-3317 Siam Makro Public Company Limited 87 Annual Report 2005