President Rice Products Public Company Limited announced equity method and separate earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. For the quarter, on equity method, the company reported net profit of THB 89.188 million or THB 0.74 per share against net profit of THB 103.700 million or THB 0.86 per share a year ago. For the quarter, on separate basis, the company reported net profit of THB 15.864 million or THB 0.13 per share against net profit of THB 37.714 million or THB 0.31 per share a year ago.

President Rice Products Public Company Limited at its annual general meeting held on April 24, 2013 approved amendments to the point 4 of the company’s Memorandum of Association to reflect the increase of the registered capital and amendment to point 3 (Objectives 2 and 5) of Memorandum of Association.

President Rice Products Public Company Limited, at its annual general meeting held on April 24, 2013, approved a resolution for payment of the final portion of dividends at a rate of THB 0.98 to the eligible shareholders whose names are on the register book on May 9, 2013 which is the cut-off date of the listing of shareholders eligible for dividends. Payment will be made on May 23, 2013. The company also approved the appointment of Mr. Pun Paniangvait as the new director. The board of directors, at their meeting held on April 24, 2013, approved the appointment of directors Mr. Boonpiam Eamroongroj as chairman of the board of directors and Mr. Pun Paniangvait as managing director.