Saturday, November 12, 2005

Singha Paratech in governance probe


The Stock Exchange of Thailand is preparing to sanction executives of Singha Paratech Plc for disclosure violations and poor corporate governance.

Suthichai Chitvanich, a SET executive vice-president, said Singha Paratech was also under investigation for possible insider trading and share manipulation.

Singha executives last month announced a strategic partnership with Westcoast International Co. Westcoast shareholder Tim Kitchen signed a memorandum of understanding with Singha president Somchit Bosereewong on Oct 21 to buy a 12.5% shareholding in Singha from interested parties at 14.50 baht per share.

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