13 พฤศจิกายน 2551

Clarification of Change in Operation Results excess 20%

November 13, 2008 Subject: Clarification of Change in Operating Results excess 20% To : The President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand Further to the submission of TRT's Financial Statement for the 3rd quarter 2008 to Stock Exchange of Thailand on 12 November 2008, the Company would like to report that the net profit for the first 9 month to 30.9.2008 is equal to 53.61 million Baht, decreased by 3.76 million Bath, or representing 6.56% comparing to the same period last year. However, the company has net loss for 3 month to 30.9.2008 of 12.44 million Baht as per the following reasons. 1. Total revenue for the first 9 months to 30.9.2008 is equal to 1,143.70 million Baht, increased by 143.45 million Baht, or representing 14.34% increase comparing to the same period last year. Total revenue for 3 months to 30.9.2008 is equal to 209.68 million Baht, decreased by 139.07 million Baht or 39.88% decrease comparing to the same period last year because the delivery date of some products have been postponed to the 4th quarter 2008 due to the delay of vessel for export. 2. Gross profit margin for the first nine month to 30.9.2008 is equal to 25.05% or representing 1% increased compared to the same period last year. 3. SG&A is equal to 188.43 million Baht, or 18% increased as being in line with the increase in sales volume. 4. The company has an assessed import duty burden totally 8.54 million Baht,due to the same interpretation of import duty rate through out the same industrial by Customs Department as referred in Note to Financial Statement No.15 and expects to be accessed additionally about 15.09 million Bah, giving total sum of 23.63 million Baht which are shown as expense in the Financial Statement noticeably. Please be informed accordingly. (Mr.Upakrom Thaweephoke) Executive Committee and Company Secretary