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Dear Valuable Shareholders,

The Board of Directors of the company is happy to report to shareholders the Annual Report for 2007. In 2007, Kantana Group Public Company Limited and its subsidiary companies have a combined revenue of 2.17 Billion Thai Baht (-3.77% 2006) with a net profit increase of 116% over the previous year to 121.34 Million Thai Baht...

The results were indicative of the economic down-turn, political instability from 2006, raising oil prices, and the strengthening of the Thai Baht exchange rate experienced by the country. But the company was able to generate higher profit through effective management and cost control.

Company’s overview in 2007
Our television business is stable. Although television advertising spends commanded the highest share as compared to other media, its growth was miniscule at only 0.02% from the year 2006. However, the company was able to retain its stable of television programs on Thai TV Channel 5, 7 and TITV. The company produced 16 dramas in the past year.

Our film business was involved in the past year with 2 major motion pictures: Khon Tai – The Edge of Empire and our feature animation Khan Kluay Part 2. Both are still under production. On our post-production side, we are still the leader in Thailand and at the forefront in Asian region. In 2007, the company invested in new sound labs. It is state-of-the-art and will support the growth and secure of leadership in this sector.

Our edutainment and government relations business expanded with additional cooperation with Chiang Mai University. We also opened a new branch to support short courses in entertainment arts. In our government relations business, we have organized sales and publicity events for both the government and the public sector. Our company continued to be trusted and used as advisor for various activities.

On behalf of the company, I want to thank our shareholders, clients, partners, and every staff for their contribution and their good faith in the company as always.

 

Mr. Somchat Intrathut
Chairman of the Board of Directors