10.07.2015 Views

Attachment 3 Information Memorandum Concerning the Connected ...

Attachment 3 Information Memorandum Concerning the Connected ...

Attachment 3 Information Memorandum Concerning the Connected ...

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

<strong>Attachment</strong> 3<strong>Information</strong> <strong>Memorandum</strong> <strong>Concerning</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Connected</strong> TransactionsGlow Energy Public Company LimitedThe Board of Directors meeting of <strong>the</strong> Glow Energy Public Company Limited (“GLOW ENERGY” or <strong>the</strong>“Company”) No.4/2011 held on June 6, 2011 has approved <strong>the</strong> acquisition of shares from International Power Plc.(“IPR”), a major shareholders of GLOW ENERGY, and National Power (Thailand) Limited (“NPT”), IPR’s subsidiarycompany amounting to 99,999,994 shares at a par value of 10 Baht each representing 99.99% of <strong>the</strong> total considerationof USD 55 million or THB 1,667.55 million based on <strong>the</strong> exchange rate as of June 3, 2011 at 30.319 THB/USD andpassed a resolution to enter into <strong>the</strong> connected transaction with IPR and NPT.This aforementioned transaction is considered as a connected transaction pursuant to <strong>the</strong> Notification of <strong>the</strong> CapitalMarket Supervisory Board TorJor. 21/2551 Re: Rules of Entering into <strong>Connected</strong> Transaction and <strong>the</strong> Notification of<strong>the</strong> Board of Governors of <strong>the</strong> Stock Exchange of Thailand: Disclosure of <strong>Information</strong> and O<strong>the</strong>r Acts of ListedCompanies <strong>Concerning</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Connected</strong> Transactions B.E. 2546 (2003). The details of this transaction are as follows:1. Transaction DateOn June 6, 2011, <strong>the</strong> meeting of <strong>the</strong> Board of Directors of GLOW ENERGY No.4/2011 passed a resolution to enterinto <strong>the</strong> connected transaction with IPR and NPT in relation to <strong>the</strong> Company's proposed acquisition of shares of ThaiNational Power Co., Ltd. (“TNP”). Completion of <strong>the</strong> Transaction is conditional on approval from <strong>the</strong> ExtraordinaryGeneral Meeting of Shareholders No.1/2011, which will be held on 8 July 2011, and o<strong>the</strong>r conditions precedents. Theconditions precedent of <strong>the</strong> Transaction include:a. Shareholders’ approval of GLOW ENERGY in accordance with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Connected</strong> Party Notification approving <strong>the</strong>purchase of TNP sharesb. Consent of <strong>the</strong> Energy Regulatory Commission of Thailand to <strong>the</strong> purchase of TNP shares by GLOW ENERGY.c. Consent of TNP’s lender to <strong>the</strong> transfer of TNP shares to GLOW ENERGYd. Board of directors’ resolution of IPR approving <strong>the</strong> transfer of <strong>the</strong> TNP shares to <strong>the</strong> GLOW ENERGYe. Board of directors’ resolution of NPT approving <strong>the</strong> transfer of <strong>the</strong> TNP shares to <strong>the</strong> GLOW ENERGY2. The Parties Involved and Relationship between <strong>the</strong> Parties InvolvedBuyer: Glow Energy Public Company Limited or Glow Company Limited, a company under GLOW ENERGY,subject to consent from TNP’s lendersSeller: 1. International Power Plc. (“IPR”)2. National Power (Thailand) Limited (“NPT”)IPR is a major shareholder of GLOW ENERGY, holding indirectly 69.11% of GLOW ENERGY. NPTis a wholly-owned subsidiary of IPR. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, GLOW ENERGY, IPR, and NPT, have a commonultimate shareholder, namely GDF Suez S.A. (“GDF SUEZ”)The details are as follows:1. GDF SUEZ holds a 70% equity stake in IPR.2. International Power Plc. (“IPR”) holds a 100% equity stake in GDF SUEZ Energy Asia,Turkey & Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Africa B.V. (“GDF SUEZ ATSA”). GDF SUEZ ATSA holds a100% equity stake in IPR-GDF SUEZ (Thailand)Co., Ltd..3. As of May 31, 2011, IPR-GDF SUEZ (Thailand) Co., Ltd. directly holds a 44.11% equitystake in GLOW ENERGY and GDF SUEZ ATSA holds a 25.00% equity stake inGLOW ENERGY. Therefore, IPR indirectly holds a total 69.11% equity stake in GLOWENERGY.4. IPR holds a 100% equity stake in NPT.The shareholder structure of GLOW ENERGY, TNP, NPT and IPR before and after <strong>the</strong> transaction couldbe shown in diagram below:<strong>Attachment</strong> 3_<strong>Information</strong> <strong>Memorandum</strong> concerning <strong>the</strong> <strong>Connected</strong> Transactions_final_clean.doc Page 1 of 6


<strong>Attachment</strong> 3Before <strong>the</strong> TransactionGDF SUEZGroup70%After <strong>the</strong> TransactionGDF SUEZGroup70%IPRIPR100%100%100%0.001%NPT99.999%TNP100% 100%RNPTNP2GDF SUEZ ATSA100%IPR-GDF SUEZ(Thailand)44.11%25.00%GLOWENERGYGDF SUEZ ATSA100%IPR-GDF SUEZ(Thailand)44.11%25.00%GLOWENERGY100%TNP100% 100%RNPTNP23. General Characteristic of <strong>the</strong> TransactionGLOW ENERGY will purchase 99,999,994 shares of TNP from IPR and NPT, equivalent to 99.99% of <strong>the</strong> issued andpaid up shares capital as at 30 April 2011. The acquired shares will consist of 99,999,001 shares from NPT and 993 sharesfrom IPR.Details of Acquired AssetCompany Name: Thai National Power Company Limited (“TNP”)Incorporated Date December 8, 1997Registered office: 60/19 Moo 3, Siam Eastern Industrial Park, Tambon Mabyangporn, AmphurPluak Daeng, Rayong 21140, ThailandPower Plant Siam Eastern Industrial ParkLocation:Telephone: 0-3889-1324-8Nature of Business: Power plant operatorPaid-up Capital: THB 1,000 million comprising 100 million ordinary shares with a par value ofTHB 10List of Shareholder: As of April 30, 2011Shareholder Lists No. ofShares% EquityStake1. National Power (Thailand) Limited (“NPT”) (1) 99,999,001 99.99%2. International Power Plc. (“IPR”) (1) 993 0.00%3. Mr. Apichart Sarikul 1 0.00%4. Mr. Chanin Yolyaem 1 0.00%5. Mr. Wattana Churnak 1 0.00%6. Mr. Sithichai Sereepattanapol 1 0.00%7. Mr. Somchai Ninnatnon 1 0.00%8. Miss Suree Sirilarbtham 1 0.00%Total 100,000,000 100%(1) NPT and IPR are <strong>the</strong> subsidiary companies under GDF Suez Group.As of April 30, 2011<strong>Attachment</strong> 3_<strong>Information</strong> <strong>Memorandum</strong> concerning <strong>the</strong> <strong>Connected</strong> Transactions_final_clean.doc Page 2 of 6


<strong>Attachment</strong> 3Board of DirectorMr. James Boon Leng LeeMr. Peter George BarlowMr. Sithichai SereepattanapolManagement Team As of April 30, 2011Mr. James Boon Leng LeeMr. Sithichai SereepattanapolDirectorDirectorDirectorChief Executive OfficerChief Financial OfficerNature of BusinessThai National Power Co., Ltd., (TNP) a wholly owned company within <strong>the</strong> International Power group, startedconstruction of its 110MW power station in Siam Eastern Industrial Park (SEP) in Rayong province in 1998. Thepower station commenced commercial operations in Oct, 2000 and has contracted 90MW of electricity to <strong>the</strong> EGATunder 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”), with <strong>the</strong> remaining output being sold to industrial customerlocated on Siam Eastern Industrial Park (“SEIP”). The capacity of <strong>the</strong> plant has been upgraded to 120MW byincreasing firing temperature of <strong>the</strong> combustion turbines and installing a fogging system to <strong>the</strong> air intake. TNP also hasan absorption chiller to produce 2,200RT of chilled water to some industrial customers.A 23MW expansion project using reciprocating gas engines were built and commenced operation in 2006. Theexpansion project has been operated under TNP’s wholly owned subsidiary Rayong National Power Co., Ltd. (“RNP”)In January 2008, TNP has been awarded <strong>the</strong> new SPP contract by EGAT. The new power plant will be developed byThai National Power 2 (“TNP2”), also <strong>the</strong> wholly owned subsidiary of TNP. The plant will be a cogeneration plantsupplying both electricity of up to 110MW and 1200 RT of chilled water. The 90 MW of electric power is contracted toEGAT under PPA and <strong>the</strong> remaining 20 MW will be supplied to <strong>the</strong> industrial user within Siam Eastern Industrial Park.The construction of power plant has been commenced since July 2010 and <strong>the</strong> expected Commercial Operation Date is(COD) in December 2012. The new project will be located approximately 0.7 km from <strong>the</strong> existing plant.Financial Summary - TNPProfit and Loss Statement(Unit: Million Baht) 2008 2009 2010Revenue from sale 2,445.71 2,448.62 2,609.53Cost of sale 2,028.17 2,026.68 2,137.41Gross profit 417.54 421.94 472.12O<strong>the</strong>r Income 64.46 131.34 128.89Administrative Expense 153.66 150.94 167.35EBIT 312.44 402.34 433.67Net profit 203.11 273.13 285.68Source: TNP’s financial statement, audited by Certified Public Accountant, KPMG Poomchai Audit Ltd.Balance Sheet(Unit: Million Baht) 2008 2009 2010Property, plant and equipment 2,215.68 2,102.38 1,971.59Total Assets 3,828.62 3,712.00 4,114.64Current Liabilities 503.41 449.10 558.50Long-term loans (net of current portion) 2,028.01 1,798.69 1,800.97Total non-Current Liabilities 2,035.65 1,808.21 1,808.77Total Liabilities 2,539.06 2,257.31 2,367.27Issued and Paid-up Capital 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00Total Shareholders' Equity 1,289.56 1,454.69 1,747.37Source: TNP’s financial statement, audited by Certified Public Accountant, KPMG Poomchai Audit Ltd.<strong>Attachment</strong> 3_<strong>Information</strong> <strong>Memorandum</strong> concerning <strong>the</strong> <strong>Connected</strong> Transactions_final_clean.doc Page 3 of 6


<strong>Attachment</strong> 3Financial Summary - RNPProfit and Loss Statement(Unit: Million Baht) 2008 2009 2010Revenue from sale 202.31 182.35 258.90Cost of sale 111.77 92.88 185.16Gross profit 90.54 89.47 73.74O<strong>the</strong>r Income 0.31 0.16 2.96Administrative Expense 8.59 9.08 9.15EBIT 82.26 80.55 67.55Net profit 82.26 80.55 66.66Source: RNP’s financial statement, audited by Certified Public Accountant, KPMG Poomchai Audit Ltd.Balance Sheet(Unit: Million Baht) 2008 2009 2010Property, plant and equipment 562.40 541.37 522.44Total Assets 715.77 694.85 686.69Total Liabilities 8.66 7.18 12.35Issued and Paid-up Capital 655.00 655.00 655.00Total Shareholders' Equity 707.12 694.85 686.69Source: RNP’s financial statement, audited by Certified Public Accountant, KPMG Poomchai Audit Ltd.Financial Summary – TNP2Profit and Loss Statement(Unit: Million Baht) 2009 2010Total Income - 0.27Total Expenses 0.05 177.92Net Loss -0.05 -177.65Source: TNP2’s financial statementBalance Sheet(Unit: Million Baht) 2009 2010Property, plant and equipment - 276.75Total Assets 1.00 280.39Total Liabilities 0.05 357.63Issued and Paid-up Capital 1.00 270.75Total Shareholders' Equity 0.95 -77.24Source: TNP2’s financial statement, audited by Certified Public Accountant, KPMG Poomchai Audit Ltd.4. Transaction ValueThe transaction value of acquiring <strong>the</strong> existing ordinary shares of TNP from IPR and NPT is USD 55 million or equivalentto Baht 1,667.55 million based on <strong>the</strong> foreign exchange rate as of 3 June 2011 at 30.319 THB/USD.PaymentIn paying for acquisition transaction, GLOW ENERGY would make payment by cash to IPR and NPT after GLOWENERGY obtains <strong>the</strong> shareholders’ approval from <strong>the</strong> Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders No.1/2011 and allconditions precedent as specified in <strong>the</strong> Share Purchase Agreement are fulfilled.<strong>Attachment</strong> 3_<strong>Information</strong> <strong>Memorandum</strong> concerning <strong>the</strong> <strong>Connected</strong> Transactions_final_clean.doc Page 4 of 6


<strong>Attachment</strong> 35. Transaction SizeThe <strong>Connected</strong> TransactionThe size of transaction represents 4.81% of consolidated net tangible assets of <strong>the</strong> Company and its subsidiaries based on<strong>the</strong> latest reviewed financial statement as of March 31, 2011 which exceeds 3% of GLOW ENERGY’s and its subsidiaries’net tangible assets. As such, <strong>the</strong> Transaction shall be proposed for approval by <strong>the</strong> Company’s shareholders meeting by avote of not less than three quarters of <strong>the</strong> votes of all shareholders who are present at <strong>the</strong> meeting and who are entitled tovote. (Please see detail re: <strong>the</strong> connected person in item 8 who may be deemed to have interests and had abstained fromvoting on this agenda at <strong>the</strong> Board of directors meeting.)The Transaction Size of <strong>the</strong> Asset Acquisition and DispositionFrom <strong>the</strong> calculation of <strong>the</strong> transaction value of <strong>the</strong> TNP share acquisition in accordance with <strong>the</strong> Notification Re: <strong>the</strong>Acquisition and Disposition of Assets above, <strong>the</strong> maximum value of <strong>the</strong> asset acquisition derives from net profit criteriais 5.71%. Therefore, <strong>the</strong> Company does not require <strong>the</strong> approval from <strong>the</strong> Company’s shareholder meeting under <strong>the</strong>Notification Re: <strong>the</strong> Acquisition and Disposition of Assets.It should be noted that <strong>the</strong> calculation of <strong>the</strong> transaction size of <strong>the</strong> asset acquisition and disposition based on TNP’sfinancial statement as of 31 December 2010 (Company only) since TNP has not prepared <strong>the</strong> consolidated financialstatement since it use <strong>the</strong> exemption available under <strong>the</strong> announcement made by <strong>the</strong> FAP on 20 July 2007 and has notadopt <strong>the</strong> TAS 27 re: <strong>the</strong> consolidated financial statement.6. Criteria Applied to Determine <strong>the</strong> Acquisition ValueThe criteria that <strong>the</strong> Company uses to determine <strong>the</strong> acquisition value of TNP shares from IPR and NPT are DividendDiscount Method.7. Name of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Connected</strong> PersonThe Shareholders who have no right to vote for this transaction in <strong>the</strong> extraordinary general shareholders’ meeting areGDF SUEZ ATSA and IPR-GDF SUEZ (Thailand) Co., Ltd. which are <strong>the</strong> subsidiary companies of IPR, under <strong>the</strong> GDFSuez group, and <strong>the</strong> major shareholders in GLOW ENERGY totaling 1,010.98 million shares as of May 31, 2011,accounting for 69.11% of GLOW ENERGY’s total issued and paid-up capital. IPR indirectly holds a 69.11% equity stakein GLOW ENERGY through GDF SUEZ ATSA and IPR-GDF SUEZ (Thailand) Co., Ltd. IPR-GDF SUEZ (Thailand)Co., Ltd. directly holds 645.26 million common shares which are 44.11% equity stake in GLOW ENERGY and GDFSUEZ ATSA holds 365.72 million common shares which are 25.00% equity stake in GLOW ENERGY. IPR-GDF SUEZ(Thailand) Co., Ltd. is 100% held by GDF SUEZ ATSA.The name list of <strong>the</strong> connected persons (Board of Directors and Managements) are as follows:Positions inGLOWPositions in GDF Suez GROUPENERGY1. Mr. Willem Van Twembeke Chairman of CEO & President of IPR – GDF SUEZBoard of Director Asia Co., Ltd.2. Mr. Philip Cox Director Chief Executive Officer of IPR3. Mr. Guy Richelle Director Chief Operating Officer of IPR4. Mr. Johan De Saegar Director Executive Vice President - Head ofBusiness Development, Asia and Sou<strong>the</strong>rnAfrica / IPR – GDF SUEZ Asia Co., Ltd.5. Mr. Alain Janssens Director Executive Vice President Markets & Sales/ GDF SUEZ Energy Europe &International6. Mr. Michel J.G. Gantois Director Executive Vice President - Chief FinancialOfficer, Asia / IPR – GDF SUEZ AsiaCo., Ltd.7. Mr. Esa Pauli Heiskanen Chief Executive NoneOfficer andDirector<strong>Attachment</strong> 3_<strong>Information</strong> <strong>Memorandum</strong> concerning <strong>the</strong> <strong>Connected</strong> Transactions_final_clean.doc Page 5 of 6


<strong>Attachment</strong> 38. Sources of Fund of <strong>the</strong> TransactionSource of funds to be used in this transaction totaling USD 55 million (Baht 1,667.55 millionequivalent) will come from debt financing which could be <strong>the</strong> combination of issuance of bond, loans from domesticand/or international financial institutions, as well as GLOW ENERGY’s internal cash flow.Assuming all acquisition cost is financed by debt financing, <strong>the</strong> debt to equity ratio of GLOW ENERGY after <strong>the</strong>acquisition will increase, as well due to consolidation of TNP’s existing and future debt. The increase in debt to equity ratioand <strong>the</strong> debt service coverage ratio is not expected to affect or to breach any covenant of existing borrowing of GLOWENERGY.9. Directors who have interests and/or directors who are connected personsDirectors who have interests and/or directors who are connected persons are as follow. Such directors do not attend <strong>the</strong>meeting and have no right to vote for this agenda.Position in GLOW ENERGY1. Mr. Willem Van Twembeke Chairman of Board of Director2. Mr. Philip Cox Director3. Mr. Guy Richelle Director4. Mr. Johan De Saegar Director5. Mr. Alain Janssens Director6. Mr. Michel Gantois Director7. Mr. Esa Pauli Heiskanen* Chief Executive Officer and Director*Mr. Esa Pauli Heiskanen attend <strong>the</strong> Board of Directors meeting as <strong>the</strong> CEO of GLOW ENERGY but have no right tovote for this agenda.10. Benefits to GLOW ENERGY and GLOW ENERGY’s Shareholders from Entering into <strong>the</strong> Transaction1) To provide <strong>the</strong> revenue growth in Cogeneration Business2) To contribute earning to GLOW ENERGY, immediately from contribution of existing plants and contribution fromplant under construction in <strong>the</strong> future.3) To increase production capacity and increase <strong>the</strong> market share of GLOW ENERGY in <strong>the</strong> business of electricityproducer and distribution in Thailand.4) To expand <strong>the</strong> investment to <strong>the</strong> Cogeneration Business outside of Map Ta Phut industrial zone, which is currently solearea for Cogeneration Business.11. Opinions of <strong>the</strong> Board of Directors <strong>Concerning</strong> a Decision to Enter into <strong>the</strong> TransactionsIn <strong>the</strong> opinions of Board of Directors, <strong>the</strong> acquisition transaction should contribute GLOW ENERGY business expansionin Thailand by enhancing <strong>the</strong> production capacity and increase <strong>the</strong> market shares as well as it will expand GLOWENERGY business to cogeneration business outside Map Ta Phut area which will help diversify GLOW ENERGYbusiness. In addition, <strong>the</strong> Board of Directors has considered <strong>the</strong> benefit, terms and conditions, purchase price of <strong>the</strong>transaction, and investment return evaluation based on generally accepted valuation approaches, and found that <strong>the</strong>transaction is reasonable and beneficial to GLOW ENERGY.12. Opinions of <strong>the</strong> Company’s Audit Committee and/or Directors which are different from <strong>the</strong> opinions of <strong>the</strong>Board of Directors under 13.-None-13. Dissemination of <strong>the</strong> Notice of <strong>the</strong> Shareholders’ MeetingGLOW ENERGY will send a Notice of <strong>the</strong> Extraordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting No.1/2011 to <strong>the</strong> Securitiesand Exchange Commission at least 5 business days before sending it to shareholders, and will send such notice toge<strong>the</strong>rwith <strong>the</strong> opinion of <strong>the</strong> Independent Financial Advisor to shareholders no less than 14 days prior to <strong>the</strong> date ofshareholders’ meeting.<strong>Attachment</strong> 3_<strong>Information</strong> <strong>Memorandum</strong> concerning <strong>the</strong> <strong>Connected</strong> Transactions_final_clean.doc Page 6 of 6

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!