CPN launched CentralFestival Pattaya Beach, the Largest Beachfront Lifestyle Shopping Complex in Asia. Central Festival Pattaya Beach is unique as it is the only shopping complex in Thailand whose 111-metre-wide front faces the beach with the beautiful and vibrant environment of Pattaya City. As a “mixed-use development”, this ground-breaking shopping complex will offer comprehensive services, attracting upmarket customers with its shopping centre, department stores and 5-star hotel managed by the Hilton Group and scheduled to open in 2010.

CentralWorld was awarded BK Readers' Choice award 2008 by BK Magazine. BK Magazine gave this award to CentralWorld in recognition of it being Thailand’s most popular shopping center, as a result of votes cast by BK Magazine readers.

CPN invested in CentralPlaza Udonthani, an investment that includes acquisition (shopping complex, hotel and convention centre) and renovation. In the first phase of the project, improvements will be made adhering to CPN’s standard, and in the second phase, the project will be expanded to twice its original size. CPN expects CentralPlaza Udonthani to become a lifestyle hub and a gateway to Indochina.

CPN launched CentralPlaza Chonburi, the largest and newest shopping complex of the Eastern Region, which provides complete offerings for customers to update their lifestyle at the shopping complex. CPN would like to make this shopping complex to be the pride of Chonburi and the place for Chonburi residents to enjoy modern lifestyle experiences as offered in Bangkok.

CentralWorld was named the winner of The Asia Pacific Property Awards 2009 in association with CNBC Arabiya in the Commercial category (2 awards) for the Best Mixed Use Development 2009 and Best Retail Development 2009.

CentralWorld was named the winner of Super Brands Award 2009.

CentralWorld was named the winner of The 2009 ICSC Asia Shopping Centre Awards - Gold Award for Development and Design Excellence by the International Council of Shopping Center or ICSC.

CPN was given The Thailand’s Most Innovative Companies Award 2009 and 1of Thailand's Top ten Innovative Companies 2009 by Krungthep Turakij in cooperation with Chulalongkorn Business School (CBS) as a model company that is committed to using innovations as tools to combat the economic crisis, leading to its business successes.

CPN received The Securities Analysts’ Choice Award 2009 in the Real Estate Development and Construction Materials category from the Securities Analysts Association (SAA).

CPN successfully raised capital through the sublease of a part of its assets under the CentralPlaza Pinklao shopping complex and the Pinklao Tower A and B office buildings to CPN Retail Growth Fund (CPNRF).

CPN was awarded Board of the Year for Dintinctive Practices Award 2008-2009. The award was presented by Thai Institute of Directors (IOD), together with the Stock Exchange of Thailand, the Federation of Thailand Industries (FTI), the Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA), the Thai Listed Companies Association, and Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations.

CPN opened CentralPlaza Khonkaen, the first lifestyle shopping complex in the northeastern part of Thailand. As the complex is downtown, next to Khonkaen’s city gate, CPN has designed it to blend in with the gate, using northeastern arts and culture to create modern architecture landmark and equipped with an LED screen. The piece was inspired by wicker and silk weaving.

CentralPlaza Chiangmai Airport won Thailand Quality Class Award from Thailand National Quality Award committee. The award is modelled on the internationally-recognised Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in the US.

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20 ตุลาคม 2554 เปิดเซ็นทรัลพลาซา พิษณุโลก

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Mr. Preecha Ekkunagul replaced Mr. Kobchai Chirathivat as President & CEO, effective from January 2, 2014, with Mr. Chirathivat continuing to serve as director.

CPN formally proceeded with the lease of the properties (partial) in CentralPlaza Chiangmai Airport to the CPNRF, amounted 10,496 MB approximately and has invested in 23.53% of the additional investment units of CPNRF, or 135,593,664 units at a value of Baht 15, for a total of 2,034 MB. This leads CPN to hold in total of 590,521,686 units, and the percentage of investment in CPNRF has changed from 27.80% to 26.69% after the capital increase.

CPN held AGM No. 1/2014, covering the following agenda items: approval of its financial statementsended on December 31, 2013, and approval of Baht 0.55 per share dividend payments, based on the performance in 2013.

TRIS Rating has upgraded the company and the existing senior debenture ratings of Central Pattana PLC to “AA-” from “A+”. The upgrade reflects improvements in CPN’s operating and financial performances during the last three years. The “AA-” ratings continue to reflect CPN’s leading position in the retail property development industry in Thailand, proven record in managing high-quality shopping centers, reliable cash flow from contract-based rental and service income, and conservative financial policy. The ratings also take into consideration the large amount of capital expenditures needed for business expansion during 2014- 2016.

The “stable” outlook reflects the expectationth at CPN will continue to sustain its strong operating performance for its shopping center portfolio. Despite pursuing its growth strategy, the company is expected to maintain its financial discipline. The net interest-bearing debt to equity ratio is expected to stay below 1 time in the medium term.

CPN, the first and only Thai company in the real estate sector, has been selected as an index component of 2014 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Emerging Markets (DJSI Emerging Markets) . This prestigious membership reaffirmed CPN’s philosophy of sustainable business conduct , taking into account the society, the environment, and all stakeholders, with active participation in social and community development.

The AGM No. 1/2015 had following resolutions: approval of its financial statements ended on December 31, 2014, approval of Baht 0.65 per share dividend payments, based on the performance in 2014, and also approval of the connected transaction and the asset acquisition transaction regarding the investment in the certain part of CentralFestival Phuket.

CentralPlaza Rayong was launched on the potential site of Rayong, Thailand’s eastern economic hub with the highest per capita income in Thailand and Gross Provincial Product (GPP) ranked top in Eastern Thailand and second only to Bangkok. Rayong sees rapid urban growth and expansion of property projects, particularly condominiums. Rayong is Thailand’s biggest industrial hub with over 1,900 factories as well as one of the country’s prime tourist attractions. The project therefore accommodates purchasing power of over 820,000 people.

CPN has invested in properties under Central Festival Phuket (“CFP”) Project with Central Department Store Co., Ltd. (“CDS”) where CPN partially sub-leases the land on which the project lies for 25 rai, 36.8 sq.wah. from CDS for 41 years, leases part of CFP building and takes ownership transfer of system works with net leasable area of 44,347 sq.m. according to the resolutions of CPN’s 2015 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.

TRIS Rating affirms the company rating and the existing senior unsecured debenture ratings of Central Pattana PLC. (CPN) at “AA-”. At the same time, TRIS Rating assigns the rating of “AA-” to CPN’s new senior unsecured debentures, worth Baht 1,000 million (CPN221A). The proceeds from the new debentures will be used for business expansion. The “AA-” ratings reflect the company’s leading position in the retail property development industry in Thailand, proven record of managing high-quality shopping centers, reliable cash flows from contract-based rental and service income, and conservative financial policy. The ratings also take into consideration the large amount of capital expenditures needed for business expansion during 2015-2017.

The “stable” outlook reflects the expectation that CPN will sustain the strong operating performance of its shopping centers. Despite pursuing its growth strategy, the company is expected to maintain its financial discipline. The net interest-bearing debt to equity ratio should be kept lower than 1 times.

CentralPlaza WestGate was inaugurated and dubbed the Ultimate Super Regional Mall on the strategic location in the Bang Yai intersection, Bangkok’s “West Gate”. The site is accessible through the government’s completely integrated transportation system linking all routes together. The project gathers lifestyle experiences and entertainment to fulfill all demands of everyone in the family with extensive products and services. CentralPlaza WestGate is designed to be an ultimate lifestyle centre with unique design features and creative art installations throughout the shopping center under the concept of ‘BIG Life’. The mall has received a positive response from customers and tenants. In addition, CPN announced the collaboration plan with the major international furniture company, “IKEA” to open a new IKEA store on the compound of CentralPlaza WestGate, which would strengthen CentralPlaza WestGate its regional mall status, differentiate CPN from competitors, and attract more customers to CPN’s shopping complex as to boost the tenant’s confidence.

CPN, the first and only Thai company in the real estate sector, has been selected as an index component of 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Emerging Markets (DJSI Emerging Markets) for two consecutive years. This prestigious membership reaffirmed CPN’s philosophy of sustainable business conduct, taking into account the society, the environment, and all stakeholders, with active participation in social and community development.

Board of Directors approved the residence business (condominiums) on CPN’s shopping complex land under the Chiangmai, Khonkaen and Rayong projects, worth some 1,626 MB (excluding land value). Recognizing the potential of mixed-use development of shopping complex projects, CPN announced to develop residential projects in optimal support of its core shoppingcomplex business. CPN has projected the beginning of the construction work for those three projects by 2Q16, and will take about two years to complete.

The new-look CentralPlaza Pinklao was relaunched section by section after a major renovation as to modernize image and create appeal to the shopping complex. This will help boost customer traffic within the mall, increase the renewal rate of rental contracts, attract new tenants as well as enhance competitiveness, respond to customers’ dynamic expectations, and maintain the positioning of a one-stop shopping center. CentralPlaza Pinklao is located on a strategic commercial site amid burgeoning housing and condominium projects in western Bangkok..

The fully themed roof-top waterslide park on the sixth floor of CentralPlaza Bangna was relaunched after renovation to enhance safety and beauty. More amusement park equipment are added to attract larger customer bases, covering wider age groups of both Thai and foreign customers. The water-park launch will enhance CentralPlaza Bangna’s competitiveness, enabling it to attract more customers. Designed under the theme of PORORO, a famous South Korea’s iconic animated character ‘little penguin and friends’, the water park was named “PORORO AQUAPARK BANGKOK”.

CPN Residence Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of CPN, launched the “ESCENT” residential projects in the form of a condominium on CPN’s shopping complex land under CentralFestival Chiangmai, CentralPlaza Khonkaen, and CentralPlaza Rayong projects for a total project value of approximately Baht 3,000 million. All three garnered excellent responses, with full booking due to outstanding locations and project formats that match customers’ needs. Construction has proceeded as planned, due for completion and ready for ownership transfer by 2018.

The AGM No. 1/2016 approved the dividend payment against the 2015 performance outcomes at Baht 0.70 per share and approved the ceiling for the issuance and offer of debentures up to Baht 10,000 million. At the same time, it approved a ceiling for the issuance and offer of short-term bills of exchange or short-term debentures, or both, worth up to Baht 6,000 million in support of investment plans for developing new projects and CPN’s future business expansion.

CentralPlaza Pinklao with major renovation work after 20 years of operation was inaugurated under “The Best is Back” theme, designed as western Bangkok’s premier shopping center in line with this zone’s progress and lifestyles. Sporting new looks both exterior and interior, the shopping complex now boasts 360,000 sq.m. of the project area, the largest in Thonburi, with a carpark accommodating some 4,500 cars. CentralPlaza Pinklao refurbished stores and added new ones along with 200 fashion shops, stores, and restaurants.

TRIS Rating affirms the company and senior unsecured debenture ratings of Central Pattana Plc. at “AA-” with the “stable” outlook. The ratings reflect the company’s leading position in the retail property development industry in Thailand, proven records of managing high-quality shopping centers, reliable cash flows from contract-based rental and service income, and cautious financial policy. The “stable” outlook reflects the expectation that CPN will sustain the strong operating performance of its shopping centers. Despite continuously pursuing its growth strategy, the company is expected to maintain its financial discipline. The net interest-bearing debt to equity ratio should be kept lower than 1 times.

CentralPlaza Nakhon Si Thammarat, CPN’s 30th shopping complex, was inaugurated on July 28 as the first complete major lifestyle shopping complex in the province under a design concept for its exterior and interior that illustrates shadow-play narration of local lifestyles, employing the motif of “Nang Talung” or the Southern shadow puppet art, which is a unique identity of Southern culture as the highlight. The project investment was valued at Baht 3,500 million. CPN recognized the potential of this foremost province of the South, with major tourist attractions and the highest population of the South. Nakhon Si Thammarat is therefore a major economic hub with imminent spectacular growth.

CPN has been selected as a member of 2016 DJSI (Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Emerging Markets) for a third consecutive year. CPN was the first and only Thai company in the real estate sector to attain such membership, which illustrated its business standard based on corporate governance with due regard for the environment, society, and all stakeholders while being committed to secure, sustainable growth.

CPN was added to MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International) index for the second consecutive year based on a MSCI’s sustainability assessment and was chosen to be on the FTSE (Financial Times Stock Exchange) index in the Emerging Markets sector for the first year. This move reflected CPN’s commitment and socio-econoenvironmental value given to sustainable development based on the sustainability assessment for the real estate industry and international sustainable business.

CPN has been selected to list in “Thailand Sustainability Investment 2016” announced by the Stock Exchange of Thailand among all listed companies with sustainable business operations, a proof of business conduct marked by corporate governance with due regard for stakeholders. As a result, economic growth is achieved hand in hand with balanced socio-environmental development, and the company can thoroughly disclose its performance outcomes in economic, social, and environmental aspects.

CentralPlaza Bangna marked its new-look soft opening under “The Best Thing Happens Bangna” theme after revamping its exterior and interior and adding Central Group’s premium brands, fashion stores, and leading restaurants. Not long ago, CentralPlaza Bangna had piloted “Pororo Aquapark” the world-class rooftop water park, “Kidspace” fun-filled area for kids and families, along with “Food Patio” deluxe food kingdom on about 12,000 sq.m., with over 80 restaurants and “Food Balcony” premium collection of over 20 top restaurants-all these exclusively for the residents of Bangna and the vicinity.

CentralMarina was inaugurated as Pattaya’s first theme mall, more modern and stylish than ever after six months of renovation of formerly Central Center Pattaya. Sporting a “Fisherman Village” theme, CentralMarina strives to attract patrons with the addition of magnets such as a seafood market with chefs personally cooking tasty dishes to order, sports fashion factory outlets, and an outdoor “Market Market”, featuring a modern format for small retail entrepreneurs catering to the latest consumers’ lifestyles. The target group is Pattaya-based teenagers, workers as well as housewives, and foreign tourists.

CPN Announced Joint Venture Investment in a Mixed-Use Development Project with DTC.

The Board of Directors meeting No. 2/2017 on February 27, 2017 approved the acquisition and disposal of assets transaction in the form of joint venture between CPN and Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (“DTC”) to jointly invest in a mixed-use development project, including hotel, residence, shopping mall and office building. The project will be located on the corner between Silom Road and Rama 4 Road, Bangkok with approximated land area of 23 rai, 2 ngan and 2.72 square wah. CPN’s portion of investment is budgeted to not exceed Baht 17,393 million, which will be distributed throughout 2017-2024.

Dividend Payment of Baht 0.83 per Share

The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders No. 1/2017 on April 24, 2017, approved the dividend payment from the 2016 financial results at Baht 0.83 per share, totaling to Baht 3,725 million of dividend paid.

CPN Entered into the Joint Venture for the Development of Theme Park in CentralPhuket.

The Board of Directors meeting No. 4/2017 on May 31, 2017 approved the joint venture investment to develop a theme park project in CentralPhuket. The project will be operated by Phenomenon Creation Co., Ltd., a joint venture company between Bangna Central Property Co., Ltd. (“BCP”) (a subsidiary that CPN indirectly holds 99.99%) and Rightman Co., Ltd. at the shareholding ratio of 51:49 respectively. The approximated total investment of the project is Baht 550 million.

Purchase of Shares in Dara Harbour Co., Ltd. for Land Sublet Right to Support Business Expansion

CPN purchased 26 million shares, equivalent to 65% ownership, of Dara Harbour Co., Ltd. from Property Perfect Public Company Limited, with the purpose of acquiring land sublet right to support the business expansion in Si Racha district, Chonburi province. The agreement was finalized on July 14, 2017, after the Board of Directors meeting No. 3/2017 on May 12, 2017 approved the transaction.

Establishment of Joint Venture to Support Business Expansion Plan

CPN, together with Ek-Chai Distribution System Co., Ltd., established a joint venture, Synergistic Property Development Co., Ltd., to jointly study new business opportunities. The ownership proportion of the joint venture is distributed evenly at 50:50 with a registered capital of Baht 100,000, comprising 1,000 common shares valued at Baht 100 per share.

Case Closed on the Compensation Regarding the Fire Incident at CentralWorld from Deves Insurance Public Company Limited

The Supreme Court gave the verdict on the case regarding the fire incident at CentralWorld in 2010 from Deves Insurance Public Company Limited, based on the Industrial All-Risk policy, to not permit the petition appeal and reject CPN’s petition. CPN, however, previously purchased the terrorism insurance with the sum insured of Baht 3,500 million and subsequently filed for the claim through its subsidiary, Thai Business Fund 4, which holds the leasehold right for CentralWorld. The claim was received in September 2017.

Member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the Fourth Consecutive Year

CPN has been selected as a member of the 2017 DJSI, within the real estate sector under the DJSI Emerging Markets indices group, for the fourth consecutive year. CPN was the first and only Thai company in the real estate sector to attain such membership, which reflects its ability to operate its business sustainably, its exceptional performance that gains the success and trust from customers and investors, as well as its commitment to good corporate governance that considers the interest of social, environmental and all other stakeholders’ aspects.

TRIS Rating has Upgraded Corporate Credit Rating to ‘AA’ with ‘Stable’ Outlook

TRIS Rating has upgraded CPN’s corporate rating and rating of its senior unsecured debenture to ‘AA’ from ‘AA-‘, signifying the strength of CPN’s financial profile, reinforced by solid operating performance, stable source of revenue and its leadership position in the shopping center business. Together with its high-quality asset management performance that generate consistently healthy levels of cash flow, prudent financial management and conservative financial policy, CPN was given a “stable” outlook upon the expectation of sustained financial and operating performances, as well as maintain its financial discipline and keep its operating profit margin above 50% and adjusted debt to EBITDA ratio of lower than 2 times.

CentralPlaza Nakhon Ratchasima, the 31st shopping mall

was inaugurated on November 3, 2017 and is the largest mixed-use development project in the region under the banner “Mahanakorn of Isan”. The project comprises a shopping mall, hotel and condominium situated on a 65-rai land with total investment over Baht 5,100 million with the intention of becoming the lifestyle innovation center, as well as the new center of life, for the Korat and Isan people. The exterior design was inspired by the Mahahong flower through white and a shade of orange and pink colors, whereas the interior was designed under the concept of “Seasons of Life”, providing the colorful and dynamic 5 seasons ambience with modern interactive features.

CentralPlaza Mahachai, the 32nd shopping mall

was inaugurated on November 23, 2017 to be the center of communities in the Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkram provinces, as well as serve as the destination for Bangkokians, commuters, tourists and people of nearby provinces. Situated on the Rama 2 Road on a 100-rai land with over Baht 3,400 million of total investment, the project was designed under the concept of “Mahavana”, portrayed as a large ship, with the ambience of fisherman’s village and seaport to symbolize Samut Sakhon. Furthermore, the “EATALAY” zone, the first-of-its-kind seafood market zone, undoubtedly marks the project to be “The Best Highway Destination” to fully revitalize your energy with complete and convenient facilities including clean restrooms.

Pre-sales Launch of 3 Condominium Projects in Nakhon Ratchasima, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai at a Total Value of Baht 2.2 billion

CPN Residence Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of CPN, launched 3 condominium projects on the land next to CPN’s shopping malls, namely CentralPlaza Nakhon Ratchasima, CentralPlaza Chiangrai, and CentralFestival Chiangmai, with a total value of Baht 2.2 billion. All three projects, expected to be completed and the ownership of which transferred by 2019, attracted great responses due to their outstanding locations, layout and designs that match the customers’ preferences.

CPN was Selected on the Thailand Sustainability Investment (THSI) for 2017 by the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

CPN received the Rising Star award, given to companies that begin to demonstrate exemplarity in sustainable development, and named amongst a list of companies with outstanding risk management and supply chain management processes. These companies also contributed to the development of business and social innovations in the organization channeled through good corporate governance that considers the interest of all stakeholders in order to balance the growth of their businesses with the economic, social and environmental development. Moreover, these companies have disclosed information on the impact of their operations on the economic, social and environmental aspects in a complete and transparent manner.

The Conversion of CPN Retail Growth Leasehold Property Fund (“CPNRF”) into CPN Retail Growth Leasehold REIT (“CPNREIT”)

The Unitholders’ Meeting of CPNRF on August 28, 2017 approved the conversion of CPNRF into CPNREIT and the lease of CentralFestival Pattaya Beach (certain parts) and Hilton Pattaya Hotel to CPNREIT for a period of 20 years, ending August 31, 2037, for the net asset price of Baht 11,908 million. Consequently, CPN REIT Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of CPN, was established to be the REIT manager.

CPNREIT was established on November 29, 2017 and assumed the lease of CentralFestival Pattaya Beach (certain parts) and Hilton Pattaya Hotel on December 1, 2017. The first trading day for unit trust of CPNREIT was on December 14, 2017.