The Company is committed to conducting business with the best interests of the Group and all stakeholders in mind. It is the duty of all directors, executives, and employees, including related parties, to avoid involvement in or any actions that may lead to conflicts of interest. This could result in the Group losing benefits or reducing operational efficiency. Furthermore, if a transaction involving a conflict of interest is necessary, the directors, executives, or responsible departments must oversee the transaction to ensure transparency and clarity for the maximum benefit of the Group. Any transaction deemed to be a related party transaction under the SEC's announcement must comply with the criteria and procedures stipulated in the SEC's announcement.
In 2024, The Compliance Department shall ensure that newly appointed executives (executives as defined by the SEC) report their and their related persons' interests upon assuming office. The Company Secretary shall submit a copy of the interest report and report it to the Chairman of the Board and the Chairman of the Audit Committee within 7 working days from the date of receipt the said report and follow up with the directors and executives to improve Information on their stakeholder engagement in each year.
The Human Resources and Compliance Departments jointly inform executives and new employees to study the Group's corporate governance policies and practices, which are part of the Employee Regulations published on the website or intranet system for all personnel accessible.
The Compliance Department has prepared learning media and tests regarding the guidelines on stakeholder and conflict of interest in E-Learning format for directors, executives and employees to review their understanding of the important guidelines that must be adhered to. The training content explains and presents examples of situations and actions. whereby 100% of the company's directors, executives and employees undergo a review of the policies and practices regarding conflicts of interest through intranet system.
In 2024, the company did not find any wrongdoing or receive any reports or complaints regarding vested interests and conflicts of interest that violate the Conflicts of Interest Policy.”