The SEC reveals the highest number of IPOs in 2004, the highest in 4 years.

The SEC reveals the highest number of IPOs in 2004, the highest in 4 years.

Date 31 Dec 2021 time 07:55

The SEC reveals the highest number of IPOs in year 64, the highest in 4 years, worth 130 billion baht.

Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Thai capital market that has begun to recover This is evident from the increase in the number of companies raising capital through initial public offerings (IPOs) and companies filing applications for IPOs in the past year.

In 2021, 41 IPOs were issued by companies, the highest in four years, and an increase of 52% compared with 27 IPOs in 2020, including companies submitting IPO applications to Office A. The SEC in 2021 also saw an increase in the number of 45 companies (as of December 27, 2021), compared to 39 companies in 2020, demonstrating the availability of investors. Excess liquidity ready to invest It also shows the operator’s positive outlook on the Thai economy and capital market. It is also a sign that operators can rely on the capital market as a source of funds to increase liquidity and strength of their business. to prepare for sustainable growth in the future

If considering the IPO value of 2021, it is up to 130 billion baht, which is the highest among ASEAN countries, second only to Indonesia. In addition, there are 23 other securities that are in the process of consider the request for permission or has been authorized but has not yet offered an IPO

Looking at the details of companies offering IPOs in 2021 by industry group, it was found that The top three industries with the highest fundraising value were Resources (3 firms, total IPO value 42.6%), Finance (3 firms, 29.1%), and Real Estate and Construction (11 counts). companies, 12.3%), respectively. During the past year, although still during the COVID-19 outbreak situation, the situation has become more relaxed. including government economic stimulus measures As a result, many companies look to the recovery of long-term demand in the future, such as the expected increase in energy demand. due to the return of economic activity and the increase in transport and travel and when there are signs of economic recovery Expenditure and credit expansion will also grow.

In addition, the COVID-19 situation has also resulted in changes in consumer behavior, such as housing demand. in the rising Because during the outbreak of the disease Residents will spend an average of time per day. To stay at home more from the tendency to work from home (work from home), where flat dwellings such as detached houses or townhomes can answer more about the living space of the residents.

From such information, it reflects that Thailand’s capital market is an efficient and outstanding form of fundraising in the eyes of investors, and the SEC is committed to developing capital markets that are accessible to all sectors. To increase the competitiveness of the business sector for sustainable growth