Year 2007
Year 2007
Year 2007
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Liquidity<br />
Cash Flows<br />
As at December 31, <strong>2007</strong>, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents rose by Baht 78.0 million to Baht 122.3 million.<br />
The Company’s cash flows on its activities were as follows:<br />
(Baht : Million)<br />
<strong>2007</strong> 2006<br />
Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities 990.8 1,073.8<br />
Cash Flows from (used in) Investing Activities (304.4) (880.9)<br />
Cash Flows from (used in) Financing Activities (608.4) (564.5)<br />
Increase (Decrease) in Net Cash and Cash Equivalents 78.0 (371.6)<br />
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- Cash Flows from Operating Activities amounted to Baht 990.8 million, which came mainly from net direct premium written<br />
and net investment incomes.<br />
- Cash Flows used in Investing Activities amounted to Baht 304.4 million, which was mainly used in investment in securities,<br />
loans and deposits at financial institutions.<br />
- Cash Flows used in Financing Activities amounted to Baht 608.4 million, which was mainly used in dividend payment.<br />
Current Liquidity Ratio<br />
As at December 31, <strong>2007</strong>, the Company’s liquidity ratio was 0.54 times. The liquidity assets consisted of cash and deposits<br />
at financial institutions, due in one year, amounting to Baht 607.7 million, and promissory notes and bonds, due in one year, totaling<br />
Baht 524.9 million. Other significant liquidity assets included securities required by the market, premium due and uncollected, due<br />
from reinsures, accrued investment incomes, etc.<br />
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Investment Expenses<br />
In <strong>2007</strong>, the Company’s major investment expenses were on an information technology system, building rehabilitation,<br />
office equipment and decoration, as well as the establishment of branch offices. In addition, investment expenses were also on an<br />
improvement of the Company’s modern branch offices and enhanced efficiency of customer service.<br />
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Sources of Funds<br />
As at December 31, <strong>2007</strong>, the Company’s liabilities were Baht 5,792.9 million, while shareholders’ equity was Baht 13,673.8<br />
million. Thus, the debt to equity ratio was 0.42 times. The structure of shareholders’ equity consisted of paid-up capital, premium on<br />
share capital, a surplus on revaluation of investments, and retained earnings. A significant increase in shareholders’ equity stemmed<br />
from an augmentation of Baht 777.7 million, or 11.4 percent, of a surplus on revaluation of investments.<br />
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