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010 072 185 Messages from the Chairman Management Structure Anti-Corruption and Chairman of Executive Committee 016 089 188 Business Overview Information of Directors, Internal Control and Executive Officers, Company Secretary, Risk Management Internal Audit, Account Controller and Compliance 018 108 192 Company History in Brief Report of Executive Committee Related Transactions
022 111 204 Nature of Business Report of the Sustainability Report of the Audit Committee and Corporate Governance Committee 039 115 208 Risk Factors Corporate Governance Head of Internal Audit Biography
048 172 210 General Information Report of the Remuneration Board of Directors’ Statement and Other Information and Nomination Committee of Responsibility for Financial Reports 060 176 212 Dividend Policy Head of Compliance Biography Management Discussion and Analysis
062 178 222 Securities Details and Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Financial Statements Shareholding Structure and Auditor Report of Certified Public Accountant 002
Summary of Revenue and Earnings Financial Information Before Tax For Fiscal Years Ending December 31, Based on Business Segments*
CP ALL Public Company Limited Revenue Earnings and its Subsidiaries Contribution Before Tax Contribution
2017 2018 2019
Consolidated Financial Information (Million Baht) 66 % 78 %
CVS AND CVS AND Net Sales and Services Income 471,069 508,212 550,901 OTHERS OTHERS Total Revenues 489,403 527,174 571,110 Net Profit 19,908 20,930 22,343 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 46,156 41,227 40,477 Total Assets 360,299 373,742 375,617 34 % 22 % Total Liabilities 280,070 273,923 267,250 Total Equity 80,229 99,819 108,368 CASH AND CASH AND CARRY CARRY
* Remark Revenue and earnings before tax before elimination Share Information ( Baht)
Book Value per Share 8.93 11.11 12.06 Earnings per Share 2.14 2.22 2.38 Total Revenue Net Profit Dividend per Share 1.10 1.20 1.25 571,110 22,343 Financial Ratios (Percentage) (Million Baht) (Million Baht)
Gross Margin (Sales and Services) 22.3 22.3 22.7 EBIT Margin 6.4 6.1 5.9 Net Profit Margin 4.1 4.0 3.9 Net debt to equity (times) 1.70 1.19 1.06 Net debt to equity as determined in the bond covenants (times)* 1.44 1.04 0.94 Net Debt to EBITDA (times) 3.31 2.76 2.56 Return on Total Assets 5.6 5.7 6.0
* Remark The Company is obligated to comply with debenture convenants, by monitoring Net Debt to Equity Ratio. The ratio bases in the information in the consolidated financial statements for the accounting period ending on December 31 of each accounting period that the auditor has audited
2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 CP ALL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED 003
Summary of Revenue and Earnings Financial Information Before Tax For Fiscal Years Ending December 31, Based on Business Segments*
CP ALL Public Company Limited Revenue Earnings and its Subsidiaries Contribution Before Tax Contribution
2017 2018 2019
Consolidated Financial Information (Million Baht) 66 % 78 %
CVS AND CVS AND Net Sales and Services Income 471,069 508,212 550,901 OTHERS OTHERS Total Revenues 489,403 527,174 571,110 Net Profit 19,908 20,930 22,343 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 46,156 41,227 40,477 Total Assets 360,299 373,742 375,617 34 % 22 % Total Liabilities 280,070 273,923 267,250 Total Equity 80,229 99,819 108,368 CASH AND CASH AND CARRY CARRY
* Remark Revenue and earnings before tax before elimination Share Information ( Baht)
Book Value per Share 8.93 11.11 12.06 Earnings per Share 2.14 2.22 2.38 Total Revenue Net Profit Dividend per Share 1.10 1.20 1.25 571,110 22,343 Financial Ratios (Percentage) (Million Baht) (Million Baht)
Gross Margin (Sales and Services) 22.3 22.3 22.7 EBIT Margin 6.4 6.1 5.9 Net Profit Margin 4.1 4.0 3.9 Net debt to equity (times) 1.70 1.19 1.06 Net debt to equity as determined in the bond covenants (times)* 1.44 1.04 0.94 Net Debt to EBITDA (times) 3.31 2.76 2.56 Return on Total Assets 5.6 5.7 6.0
* Remark The Company is obligated to comply with debenture convenants, by monitoring Net Debt to Equity Ratio. The ratio bases in the information in the consolidated financial statements for the accounting period ending on December 31 of each accounting period that the auditor has audited
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Career Opportunities Happiness We are ready to provide over 35,000 career opportunities to individuals who are interested in becoming a part of Opportunities the CPALL family.
Creating Happiness Opportunities through Sustainable Value Chains Business Growth Opportunities We believe that creating opportunities is about putting smiles
Providing growth on people’s faces. Especially by helping to enhance opportunities for all in livelihoods, improve local economies, and provide opportunities a diverse range of occupations, from SME for the grassroots, all of these aspects make national business owners, to farmers, suppliers, security a real possibility. contractors, and those interested in becoming 7-Eleven business CPALL is committed to, and recognizes the importance of partners. the involvement of all parties in our supply chain. We are therefore focused on operating on the principles of good governance, integrity, and transparency to ensure that all Thai people can achieve efficient growth – bringing smiles to us all. ANNUAL REPORT 2019 CP ALL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED 005
Career Opportunities Happiness We are ready to provide over 35,000 career opportunities to individuals who are interested in becoming a part of Opportunities the CPALL family.
Creating Happiness Opportunities through Sustainable Value Chains Business Growth Opportunities We believe that creating opportunities is about putting smiles
Providing growth on people’s faces. Especially by helping to enhance opportunities for all in livelihoods, improve local economies, and provide opportunities a diverse range of occupations, from SME for the grassroots, all of these aspects make national business owners, to farmers, suppliers, security a real possibility. contractors, and those interested in becoming 7-Eleven business CPALL is committed to, and recognizes the importance of partners. the involvement of all parties in our supply chain. We are therefore focused on operating on the principles of good governance, integrity, and transparency to ensure that all Thai people can achieve efficient growth – bringing smiles to us all. 006
Sharing Market Opportunities Sharing Education Opportunities Sharing opportunities at the grassroots level by providing a sales channel for We believe that children and community products, and the youth are the future of this by using such products as country. Comprehensive production raw materials educational scholarships within CPALL and Group covering all areas, including companies. work-based learning methods, and the ability to secure jobs upon graduation,ensures that Sharing the youth will have opportunities for a good standard of living and a secure future. Happiness
Sharing is the True Source of Happiness Because all of society is like a part of our family, CPALL strives to share opportunities and smiles with communities and societies all around us through local economic development projects. These projects strengthen communities by enhancing the capabilities of smallholder farmer groups and through education, which can open doors to careers that can ultimately build a strong and sustainable foundation for society. ANNUAL REPORT 2019 CP ALL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED 007
Sharing Market Opportunities Sharing Education Opportunities Sharing opportunities at the grassroots level by providing a sales channel for We believe that children and community products, and the youth are the future of this by using such products as country. Comprehensive production raw materials educational scholarships within CPALL and Group covering all areas, including companies. work-based learning methods, and the ability to secure jobs upon graduation,ensures that Sharing the youth will have opportunities for a good standard of living and a secure future. Happiness
Sharing is the True Source of Happiness Because all of society is like a part of our family, CPALL strives to share opportunities and smiles with communities and societies all around us through local economic development projects. These projects strengthen communities by enhancing the capabilities of smallholder farmer groups and through education, which can open doors to careers that can ultimately build a strong and sustainable foundation for society. 008
Sharing for the Benefit of Thai Society
To ensure that our consumers will receive clean, safe, and fairly priced products that are accessible near to home, our branches provide services all across Thailand to help Sharing with Sharing improve the qualities of Opportunities life of the Thai people. for a Better Environment Responsibility Embracing environmental responsibility through our Green Store, Green Packaging, Green Products, and Green Living concept.
Sharing Happiness Through Responsible Conduct
CPALL operates our business on the principles of environmental responsibility. Our management of environmental capital and energy use efficiency guarantees that the products and services across our supply chainfully embody this commitment as they reach the hands of our consumers. ANNUAL REPORT 2019 CP ALL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED 009
Sharing for the Benefit of Thai Society
To ensure that our consumers will receive clean, safe, and fairly priced products that are accessible near to home, our branches provide services all across Thailand to help Sharing with Sharing improve the qualities of Opportunities life of the Thai people. for a Better Environment Responsibility Embracing environmental responsibility through our Green Store, Green Packaging, Green Products, and Green Living concept.
Sharing Happiness Through Responsible Conduct
CPALL operates our business on the principles of environmental responsibility. Our management of environmental capital and energy use efficiency guarantees that the products and services across our supply chainfully embody this commitment as they reach the hands of our consumers. 010
Message from the Chairman and Chairman of Executive Committee
On behalf of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, we would like to thank our customers, shareholders, business partners and patrons for your continued trust and support in the Company. Importantly, we would like to thank the management and all of our employees for their combined dedication and commitment to pursuing the best for the Company, as well as their readiness to move the Company forward and embrace any changes that may come our way. We offer you our promise that we will continue to operate with the utmost consideration for the benefit of all stakeholders and our customers, in parallel with the development of the economy, society, communities, and the country. These efforts ensure that CPALL will be a quality organization that is built upon the foundations of sustainable growth, growing alongside Thai society now and for always.
Mr. Soopakij Chearavanont Chairman CP ALL Public Company Limited
Mr. Korsak Chairasmisak Chairman of Executive Committee CP ALL Public Company Limited ANNUAL REPORT 2019 CP ALL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED 011
CP ALL Public Company Limited remains committed We have developed a retail ecosystem that connects the to achieving business growth and success in all retail business and other businesses, and have integrated areas of the organizational development – including both physical storefronts and online stores on each channel. Message from the Chairman and sustainability. Although 2019 was another year of challenges This will allow us to cater to the needs of consumers at due to various negative factors coming from within and every occasion, and provide them with convenience however is most appropriate for them. Likewise, the Company has laid Chairman of Executive Committee outside of the country, the Company was still able to out plans to integrate advanced technology for analysis and deliver satisfactory performance at both the national and data processing, such as Artificial Intelligence, in order to international levels. enhance service quality and deliver new experiences to customers in the future. With a solid foundation of over 30 years in the retail business, On behalf of the Board of Directors our operations are driven by our vision to “Serve convenience CPALL remains confident in the approach to building and Executive Committee, we would to all communities” and our mission “To create customer a sustainable organization. We operate on the principles like to thank our customers, engagement with innovative products and services and to of good governance and corporate citizenship, under the shareholders, business partners enhance good relations with community and society” philosophy of “Giving and Sharing Opportunities” Over the and patrons for your continued trust where we aspire to be a part of the everyday lives of Thai past year, key sustainability achievements included our and support in the Company. consumers. Despite the retail industry encountering various support for farmers, community enterprises, and small-and Importantly, we would like to thank the economic pressures over the past year, the Company was by medium-sized enterprises on the development of quality products, to help them achieve the relevant standards for management and all of our employees no means discouraged. Instead, we have continued to push forward and expanded our stores to provide convenience distribution through 7-Eleven stores. Furthermore, the for their combined dedication and Company continued to strictly adhere to the “7 Go Green” commitment to pursuing the best for for customers, in parallel with the expansion of urban communities. As a result, in 2019, CPALL opened 724 Policy to foster collaboration on environmental conservation. the Company, as well as their readiness This was achieved through the project, “Reducing a Bag to move the Company forward and more 7-Eleven Stores, bringing the total to 11,712 stores. Meanwhile, the Company continued to improve existing a Day, You Can Do It,” which encourages customers to say embrace any changes that may come stores, expanded sales areas to carry a wider range of no to plastic bags and converts the value of those plastic our way. We offer you our promise products and services; modernized store formats to create bags into donations. The Project has received the positive that we will continue to operate welcoming environments, and developed operating systems engagement of customers so far, and helped to reduce with the utmost consideration to increase productivity and therefore ensure more efficient more than 998 million plastic bags, which is equal to for the benefit of all stakeholders capital and expense management. Not only that, the Company more than baht 134 million in donations that can be used to and our customers, in parallel with the also consolidated various types of innovations, including purchase medical equipment for hospitals. Another proud development of the economy, society, technology, facilities, and new equipment innovations for achievement for CPALL in 2019 that resulted from our communities, and the country. These use within stores, and worked on differentiating our food and commitment to operating with consideration for stakeholders efforts ensure that CPALL will be a drink products from those of our competitors. This involved in all dimensions – economic, social, and environmental – and quality organization that is built upon enhancing the taste of products and increasing their nutritional to building a sustainable organization, was that the Company was the nomination as a leader in the Food the foundations of sustainable growth, value and benefits by transforming them into health products, which will allow us to better serve the needs of customers & Staples Retailing Industry of the Dow Jones Sustainability growing alongside Thai society now Indices (DJSI) World Index, and was selected as a member and for always. who are now placing greater priority on their health. It covers everything from main courses, second courses and single of the DJSI Emerging Markets Index for the third consecutive ready-made dishes to sides, snacks, desserts, Thai desserts, year (2017-2019). CPALL was also selected as a and ready-to-eat fruits. Importantly, it will transform 7-Eleven constituent of the FTSE4Good Index, a global sustainability stores into the number one food and beverage destination for index, for the second consecutive year. Furthermore, the customers when they think of food and drink, fitting well with Company was ranked in the “Excellent” Group, receiving a the slogan, “Drop by 7-Eleven anytime you’re hungry” score of 5 stars on Corporate Governance, by the Thai Mr. Soopakij Chearavanont Institute of Directors. These recognitions are a testament of Chairman In addition, given the changing trends that have brought the success that comes from the efforts and determination of CP ALL Public Company Limited about new consumption behaviors, CPALL has been all parties within and outside of the organization. actively listening to the needs and expectations of our customers, monitoring and adapting the business in response Because of our commitment to operating according to our to rapidly evolving digital technologies, as well as preparing established business direction and strategies, each Business for a “Cashless Society.” It is clear that these essential Group was able to maintain growth in revenue and profit. In technological tools will have a greater role in the purchasing 2019, the Company earned a total revenue of Baht 571,110 behaviors and methods of customers, including in terms million, an increase of 8.3%, and a net profit of Baht 22,343 Mr. Korsak Chairasmisak million, an increase of 6.8%. Finally, another key activity that Chairman of Executive Committee of purchasing and payment methods for products and CP ALL Public Company Limited services, which must be available anywhere, at any time, and the Company prioritized alongside business growth was the accessible from any device. Given these considerations, management and reduction of financial cost at appropriate CPALL has developed a more diverse range of platforms and levels, as well as ensuring financial stability and security. channels for consumers to access products and services. 012
Board of Directors
Mr. Soopakij Chearavanont Mr. Korsak Chairasmisak Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont
Chairman Vice Chairman Vice Chairman and Remuneration and Nomination Committee
Adjunct Professor Police General Prasobsook Boondech Phatcharavat Wongsuwan
Chairman of Remuneration Chairman of Sustainability and Nomination Committee, and Corporate Governance Sustainability and Corporate Mr. Adirek Sripratak Mr. Umroong Sanphasitvong Mr. Narong Chearavanont Committee and Governance Committee and Mr. Prasert Jarupanich Independent Director Independent Director Director Director and Sustainability Director Director and Corporate Governance Committee
Mr. Pittaya Jearavisitkul Mr. Piyawat Titasattavorakul Mr. Tanin Buranamanit Director Director Director
Mr. Padoong Techasarintr Mr. Pridi Boonyoung Mrs. Nampung Wongsmith Chairman of Audit Committee, Audit Committee Sustainability and Corporate and Independent Director Audit Committee Governance Committee, and Independent Director Company Head of Remuneration and Nomination Committee and Independent Director Secretary Internal Audit
Mr. Supot Mr. Kidsada Shitgasornpongse Euapiyachart
Company Secretary Head of Internal Audit, and Vice President Secretary of Audit – Accounting and Finance Committee and Vice President – Internal Audit ANNUAL REPORT 2019 CP ALL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED 013
Board of Directors
Mr. Soopakij Chearavanont Mr. Korsak Chairasmisak Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont
Chairman Vice Chairman Vice Chairman and Remuneration and Nomination Committee
Adjunct Professor Police General Prasobsook Boondech Phatcharavat Wongsuwan
Chairman of Remuneration Chairman of Sustainability and Nomination Committee, and Corporate Governance Sustainability and Corporate Mr. Adirek Sripratak Mr. Umroong Sanphasitvong Mr. Narong Chearavanont Committee and Governance Committee and Mr. Prasert Jarupanich Independent Director Independent Director Director Director and Sustainability Director Director and Corporate Governance Committee
Mr. Pittaya Jearavisitkul Mr. Piyawat Titasattavorakul Mr. Tanin Buranamanit Director Director Director
Mr. Padoong Techasarintr Mr. Pridi Boonyoung Mrs. Nampung Wongsmith Chairman of Audit Committee, Audit Committee Sustainability and Corporate and Independent Director Audit Committee Governance Committee, and Independent Director Company Head of Remuneration and Nomination Committee and Independent Director Secretary Internal Audit
Mr. Supot Mr. Kidsada Shitgasornpongse Euapiyachart
Company Secretary Head of Internal Audit, and Vice President Secretary of Audit – Accounting and Finance Committee and Vice President – Internal Audit 014
Executive Committee Executive Officers
Mr. Tanin Buranamanit Mr. Taweesak Mr. Vichien Chuengviroj Ms. Lawan Tienghongsakul Kaewrathtanapattama Managing Director and Senior Vice President Senior Vice President – Chief Executive Officer Senior Vice President – Corporate Asset and Human Resource – Accounting and Finance Facilities Management Mr. Korsak Chairasmisak Mr. Pittaya Jearavisitkul Mr. Piyawat Titasattavorakul
Chairman of Executive Vice Chairman of Vice Chairman of Committee Executive Committee Executive Committee
Mr. Suraphan Pussadej Mr. Chuan Nimkittikul Mr. Suwit Kingkaew Mr. Kosa Pongsupath
Senior Assistant Chief Senior Vice President Senior Vice President Senior Vice President Executive Officer – – Distribution Center – Sustainable Development – Information Technology Human Resource Function
Mr. Umroong Sanphasitvong Mr. Tanin Buranamanit Mr. Wisade Wisidwinyoo
Member of Executive Member of Executive Member of Executive Committee Committee Committee
Mr. Chairoj Tiwatmuncharoen Mr. Skol Tejasataporn Mr. Yuthasak Poomsurakul Mr. Kriengchai Boonpoapichart
Senior Vice President Senior Vice President Senior Vice President – Senior Vice President – – Operation – Purchasing Merchandising & Marketing Accounting and Finance (Vice)
Account Compliance Controller
Mr. Taweesak Mr. Vichien Chuengviroj Ms. Lawan Tienghongsakul Kaewrathtanapattama Member of Executive Member of Executive Member of Executive Committee Committe Committee Mr. Voradech Hongdechanan Mr. Narongsak Poomsrisaard
Vice President - Compliance Accounting / Account Controller ANNUAL REPORT 2019 CP ALL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED 015
Executive Committee Executive Officers
Mr. Tanin Buranamanit Mr. Taweesak Mr. Vichien Chuengviroj Ms. Lawan Tienghongsakul Kaewrathtanapattama Managing Director and Senior Vice President Senior Vice President – Chief Executive Officer Senior Vice President – Corporate Asset and Human Resource – Accounting and Finance Facilities Management Mr. Korsak Chairasmisak Mr. Pittaya Jearavisitkul Mr. Piyawat Titasattavorakul
Chairman of Executive Vice Chairman of Vice Chairman of Committee Executive Committee Executive Committee
Mr. Suraphan Pussadej Mr. Chuan Nimkittikul Mr. Suwit Kingkaew Mr. Kosa Pongsupath
Senior Assistant Chief Senior Vice President Senior Vice President Senior Vice President Executive Officer – – Distribution Center – Sustainable Development – Information Technology Human Resource Function
Mr. Umroong Sanphasitvong Mr. Tanin Buranamanit Mr. Wisade Wisidwinyoo
Member of Executive Member of Executive Member of Executive Committee Committee Committee
Mr. Chairoj Tiwatmuncharoen Mr. Skol Tejasataporn Mr. Yuthasak Poomsurakul Mr. Kriengchai Boonpoapichart
Senior Vice President Senior Vice President Senior Vice President – Senior Vice President – – Operation – Purchasing Merchandising & Marketing Accounting and Finance (Vice)
Account Compliance Controller
Mr. Taweesak Mr. Vichien Chuengviroj Ms. Lawan Tienghongsakul Kaewrathtanapattama Member of Executive Member of Executive Member of Executive Committee Committe Committee Mr. Voradech Hongdechanan Mr. Narongsak Poomsrisaard
Vice President - Compliance Accounting / Account Controller 02 Business Overview ANNUAL REPORT 2019 CP ALL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED 017
Business Overview Business Overview
CP ALL Plc. (‘‘the Company’’) was established in 1988 by the Charoen Pokphan Group to operate the convenience store business in Thailand under ‘‘7-Eleven’’ trademark. The Company was granted a license to use the trademark from 7- Eleven, Inc., USA. In 1989, the first 7-Eleven outlet in Thailand was opened on Patpong Road. Furthermore, the Company operates other related businesses such as bill payment collection service (‘‘Counter Service Co., Ltd.’’), manufacturing and sale of convenience food and bakery products (‘‘CPRAM Co., Ltd’’), sale and maintenance of retail equipment (‘‘CP Retailink Co., Ltd.’’), information technology services (‘‘Gosoft (Thailand) Co., Ltd.’’), logistics services (‘‘All Now Management Co., Ltd.’’), marketing services (‘‘MAM Heart Co., Ltd.’’), educational institution (‘‘Suksapiwat Co., Ltd.’’), and training and business seminar services (‘‘Panyatara Co., Ltd.’’ and ‘‘All Training Co., Ltd.’’), including catalog sales and e- commerce business (Twenty Four Shopping Co.,Ltd.), and etc. In 2013, CPALL acquired Siam Makro Public Company Limited (‘‘Makro’’) operating membership based Cash and Carry trade centers in Thailand.
PolicyPolicy and and Company Company Direction Direction The Company has strategies to build sustainable growth and profits, to create value-added products and services for customers and society through quality and effective work processes, and to support a learning culture and development of employees through the corporate philosophy, vision and mission as follows:
Corporate Philosophy Through happy employees, we desire to see smiles from customers. Corporate Philosophy Vision Mission ช่วยทํา Vision design ให้ We serve convenience to all communities.
ด้วยคะ Mission ThroughTo happy create employees, customer engagementWe serve with convenience innovative products Toand create services customer and toengagement enhance good we desire to see smiles relationsto all communities. with community andwith society. innovative products and services from customers. and to enhance good relations with community and society. With regards to 7-Eleven store expansion, the Company planned to further open approximately 700 new stores annually, with the milestone of 13,000 stores in 2021. With the strategy of being the convenience food store for Thai people, we emphasize on serving ready-to-eat food products with freshness, cleanliness and safety, as well as developing of new products with business partners to offer var ieties of new products which are exclusively available in 7-Eleven stores. At the end of the year 2019, the Company had a total of 11,712 stores nationwide.
Company History in Brief