Unique Plastic Industry Public Company Limited (The “Company”) place importance on the duties and responsibilities of Investor Relations personnel, as Investor Relations is responsible for communicating and disclosing the Company’s information, news, and activities to shareholders, individual and institutional investors, analysts, media, relevant government authorities, and the general public accurately, adequately, transparently, equitably, and in a timely manner in accordance with circumstances and events as they occur, including building confidence and enhancing the Company’s good corporate image.
The Board of Directors recognizes the importance of both financial and non-financial information of the Company, all of which affect the decision-making process of shareholders and all stakeholders. Accordingly, the Company emphasizes the disclosure of information and has therefore established this Investor Relations Code of Conduct as guidelines for operations and to promote Investor Relations activities based on ethical principles in accordance with good corporate governance principles and business ethics, with emphasis on information disclosure and strict compliance with applicable laws and regulations, while upholding the interests of shareholders and all stakeholders as a priority.
Directors, senior executives, Investor Relations personnel, and all employees involved with inside information and the Company’s Investor Relations activities shall strictly comply with this Investor Relations Code of Conduct under the following principles:
- Disclose material and necessary information for investment decisions accurately, adequately, transparently, equitably, and in a timely manner according to circumstances and events as they occur, based on fair and equitable disclosure principles, while exercising utmost caution to avoid misunderstanding or misinterpretation, and refrain from disclosing trade secrets or confidential information that may place the Company at a disadvantage or result in loss of competitiveness.
- Respond to inquiries and questions from shareholders, investors, analysts, and all stakeholders accurately, adequately, transparently, and in a timely manner according to circumstances and events as they occur.
- Maintain confidentiality and refrain from disclosing or using any inside information of the Company that has not yet been disclosed to the public for personal benefit and/or improper benefit of others.
- Refrain from arranging meetings or providing information (Silent Period) to investors, analysts, and all stakeholders during the period of 15 days prior to the disclosure date of the Company’s quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Ensure that information presented in selective meetings, such as analyst meetings or fund meetings, is disseminated through the Company’s website after completion of each meeting so that the public receives information equally.
- Exercise caution in communicating information through social networks. If any issue causing misunderstanding or misinterpretation is identified, clarification shall be made through the Stock Exchange of Thailand’s system to ensure that all relevant parties are informed equally and to prevent selective disclosure of information to any particular group.
- Provide opportunities for all related persons and groups to access and inquire about information, provided that such access does not violate personal rights as prescribed by law or that prior consent has been obtained from the relevant persons. Information inquiries may be made via email at IR@uniqueplastic.com or telephone number 02-703-6471.
- Perform Investor Relations duties with full knowledge, competence, responsibility, and professionalism, while maintaining honesty and integrity in the profession and conducting oneself based on principles of correctness and equality without discrimination arising from any personal incentives or compensation, and without favoring personal interests or any individual or group over the interests of the Company and relevant stakeholders.
- Strictly comply with laws, notifications, regulations, and guidelines of relevant regulatory authorities, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (“SET”), including the Company’s regulations and policies, as well as continuously enhancing Investor Relations practices toward becoming a sustainably growing listed company in the Thai capital market and in accordance with international standards.
- Refrain from trading the Company’s securities during Blackout Periods in accordance with the policy regarding confidential information and prevention of insider trading. The policy prohibits directors, senior executives (as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission who are required by law to report changes in securities holdings), and employees who know or may possess inside information from trading or transferring the Company’s shares during the period of one calendar month prior to the announcement of the Company’s quarterly and annual operating results and one business day after such announcement. In addition, directors, senior executives, and employees who know or may possess inside information shall hold the Company’s shares for not less than one quarter from the acquisition date, unless approval is obtained from the Chief Executive Officer or other authorized persons.
- In the event of becoming aware of any violation of any provision of this Investor Relations Code of Conduct, such violation and its impacts shall be reported without delay to the Chief Executive Officer and/or the Executive Committee of the Company.
This Investor Relations Code of Conduct was approved by the Board of Directors’ Meeting No. 1/2024 on 19 July 2024 and shall become effective on 23 July 2024 onwards.