Group Dividend and Payout
Board proposed total dividend THB 15,581 million (THB 0.62/share) representing a 61.4% payout ratio, including interim THB 0.15 and proposed final THB 0.47, maintained despite softer earnings.
Beer Business Profitability Surge
Beer sales revenue THB 123,222 million (-2.5% YoY) but net profit rose 24.6% YoY to THB 6,503 million, driven by lower raw material costs and improved production efficiencies; total sales volume +3.1%.
Favorable Raw Material Cost Outlook
Management expects materially lower input costs into FY26: molasses ~30–35% lower YoY, resin for packaging ~40% lower (now ~60% of prior price), malt down further by double digits, broken rice down >20%, and decreases in aluminum/carton/labels — supportive of improved gross margins.
Spirits International Strength and NPD
Spirits business international markets (including Myanmar) performed strongly; new product launches include single malt 'PRAKAAN' and RTD (RTD breakeven within ~1 year); Myanmar spirits market share ~72% with prior-year sales revenue growth >20%.
Operational Investments Nearing Completion (Cambodia/Malaysia)
Three Cambodian facilities nearing completion with commercial production targeted Dec–Jan and local production planned from January; majority of CapEx in Malaysia and Cambodia largely spent, expected CapEx to normalize mid-FY26.
NAB Core Category Market Share Gains
Management reports NAB secured and grew market share in core categories (drinking water and CSD) and is the only brand growing both categories, indicating resilience in key segments despite softer domestic demand.
Prudent Marketing and Cost Discipline
Management emphasizes cautious, trade-focused marketing spend across segments and intends to optimize A&P to improve bottom-line results in FY26.