Announcement of the SET Awards 2569 criteria and list of companies that have passed the initial screening.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand, in collaboration with the Financial Banking Journal, will hold the SET Awards 2026 for the 23rd consecutive year to recognize companies demonstrating business excellence and sustainability in two award categories: 1) Business Excellence Awards and 2) Sustainability Excellence Awards.

Mr. Atsadej Kongsiri, Director and Manager of the Stock Exchange of Thailand It was revealed that the Stock Exchange of Thailand is committed to promoting the sustainable growth of the capital market sector to build confidence and create opportunities for all sectors, in line with its vision. “The Trusted Gateway to Inclusive Opportunities” Under its key priorities, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) aims to create a sustainable and trustworthy marketplace with quality products, good governance, and investment solutions. This is achieved through empowering market participants in various aspects, including the SET Awards, which recognize outstanding companies and exemplary organizations in the capital market in terms of both operations and quality. Furthermore, the SET supports the development of capabilities across all sectors of the Thai capital market, fostering strength and driving sustainable growth.

The SET Awards promote and elevate the standards of excellence in the Thai capital market. This year, the sustainability context is undergoing a transition, including a change in the SET's sustainability assessment to use FTSE Russell ESG Scores, and the SEC's revision of disclosure requirements according to IFRS S1 and S2 (Form 56-1 One Report-S) to allow listed companies time to prepare. Therefore, the Sustainability Awards category will not be presented for two years (2026-2027). The Supply Chain Management Awards will continue as usual. The SET will review and develop new award criteria to align with the future sustainability context, ensuring that the Sustainability Excellence awards reflect the quality and leadership in sustainability of the Thai capital market. The criteria will be published in the second quarter of 2027.

“This year, the Stock Exchange of Thailand will present recognition to listed companies based on their Sustainability Awards received over the past 10 years, since the Stock Exchange began awarding these prizes, in order to honor organizations that consistently drive sustainability into tangible results,” Mr. Assadej said.

Mr. Santi Viriyarangsrit, Editor-in-Chief of Bank Finance Journal, co-organizer of SET Awards and the distinguished committee for award consideration It was revealed that the SET Awards are prestigious awards recognized by all sectors of the Thai capital market. This year, the working committee has revised the initial screening criteria for the Best Asset Management Company Awards. In addition, the definition of Wealth client for the Best Securities Company Awards in the Digital Wealth Service category has been updated to better suit the current context.

SET Awards are divided into 2 award groups. namely

1) Business Excellence Award Group Awarded to listed companies, top executives of listed companies, securities firms, asset management companies, financial advisory firms, and real estate investment trusts. The Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration, Chulalongkorn University (SASIN) compiles the award results.

2) Sustainability Excellence Award Group The Supply Chain Management Awards are presented to listed companies that have demonstrated outstanding performance in conducting their business according to sustainable development principles. The Thammasat University Research and Consulting Institute (TU-RAC) compiles the award results.

In addition, there is the SET Awards of Honor for companies or individuals who have consistently maintained outstanding performance in various areas for three years or more.

The six award categories for which companies must submit supporting information for consideration in the Business Excellence category are: Best Investor Relations Awards, Best Innovative Company Awards, Deal of the Year Awards, Best Securities Company Awards, and Best Asset Management Company Awards-ESG. For the Sustainability Excellence category, the submission must include the Supply Chain Management Awards. Other award categories will be judged based on publicly available information.

Those interested can follow the details of the criteria and the list of companies that passed the preliminary qualification screening at www.set.or.th/setawards For more information about the Business Excellence Awards, please contact the Issuer Department at 0 2009 9768, and for the Sustainability Excellence Awards, please contact the Sustainable Investment Strategy and Ecosystem Department at 0 2009 9902.