Investors, STARK debenture holders, meet with the SEC, asking for STARK to investigate. Not confident in submitting the budget in time on June 16, the SEC accepts the observations for consideration. legal check In the case of an audit if the performance of duties does not meet the criteria There are both requirements “Suspend-revoke” a license
Mr. Paiboon Damrongwaree, Assistant Secretary-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed after receiving a letter of complaint from retail investors, bond holders, Stark Corporation Co., Ltd. ( public company) or STARK that investors came to request to follow up on the progress of STARK’s information auditing due to having suffered from the default of the debenture payer. In the past, the SEC itself was not calm. But the application of the law is limited. Which can now only wait for clarification from companies that announce that information will be disclosed on June 16th. Is it accurate and complete according to the fact or not? If found that there are still parts that are not clear will order the company to disclose additional necessary information. In the past, the SEC It has also reviewed its role in auditing. Always supervise listed companies and protect investors. to see if any additional improvements are needed
“The SEC is not calm. Carry out various actions in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Act and has taken appropriate action. which the bondholders understand From now on, we have to wait and see on June 16, 2023 whether STARK will reveal information. Or clarify anything. Normally, when listed companies have disclosed information, the SEC still considers that additional information needs to be disclosed. in decision-making,” Mr. Paiboon said.
For all 5 series of STARK’s 4,000 bondholders, the bondholders’ representative who submitted the letter noted that There are retail investors to buy STARK’s bonds, although all 5 series of bonds are offered to institutional investors. and large investors only In this regard, the SEC will continue to investigate. If it is found that the operation is not correct will proceed according to the law by the SEC and the SET There is a close coordination. Which since the end of the year ’65 including considering together whether the governance of listed companies is effective or not Should it need to be upgraded, need to fix anything or not?
However, in terms of supervising the performance of auditors, the SEC has imposed penalties on auditors. If inspected and found that the practice does not comply with the rules The penalty is suspension of license. and revoke license
However, STARK investors gathered to submit a complaint to the SEC after the company reported to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to seven directors who announced their resignation at the same time, then postponed submitting financial statements. In 2022, the stock market Had to temporarily suspend trading which has an impact on investors both shareholders and debentures
A bondholder representative stated that he had presented to the SEC 2 demands: 1. asking Star to refrain from acting in terms of rights between bondholders and bond issuers that would cause bondholders to be disadvantageous; and 2. Ask the SEC to investigate allegations that Stark has defrauded. Because the SEC is the highest authority in the capital market.
in the hope that the SEC will speed up its work Because many people suffer Because most of the money invested is retirement savings. In addition, STARK used to be a reliable company in the market. Financial statements and good ratings Make investors confident in investing But when that happens, ordinary investors who invest in the market feel insecure. After this, how will you dare to invest in the future, so ask the SEC to consider this as well. As for STARK, it is stated that the financial statements will be announced on Friday, June 16th. If no financial statements are submitted, then will be suspended from trading Investors, bond holders Did not expect and was quite confident that STARK would not inform the budget. because in the past there have always been defaults .
Source: Thai News Agency