FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Stark corporation - The Untold Story

SET upbeat despite plunge in trading value

Scandals related to Stark Corporation and other negative factors caused the trading value of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to plummet by 33% year-on-year in June to 47.9 billion baht, but the bourse remains optimistic that investor confidence will improve in the second half.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2023

Tips for reading financial statements

The recent allegations of fraud at Stark Corporation has caused severe damage to investors.

Bangkok Post · Jul 9, 2023

SEC confiscates assets of Stark

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to confiscate the assets of Stark Corporation, as well as those of the company's largest shareholder and some former executives allegedly involved in falsifying accounts, in addition to prohibiting them from travelling abroad.

Bangkok Post · Jul 7, 2023

Debt-stricken Stark seeks way to avoid delisting

Stark Corporation Public Company Limited, the Thai industrial cable maker at the centre of an accounting scandal and debt default that rattled financial markets, plans to restructure its debt to stave off a forced delisting.

Bangkok Post · Jun 29, 2023

SEC warns of prison time for Stark fraudsters

Members of the management team and others involved in the fraud surrounding Stark Corporation (STARK) could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said on Monday, as it tried to restore confidence in the Thai capital market.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023

Don't drag feet on Stark

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) agreed last Thursday to investigate SET-listed Stark Corporation Plc for fraud committed by its former executives, which resulted in the loss of billions of baht.

Bangkok Post · Jun 25, 2023

A 99% stock crash and shock default raise alarm

Only a year ago Stark Corporation looked like a Thai corporate success story. Backed by a wealthy local businessman, the nearly US$2 billion maker of electrical cables was an aggressive acquirer making its first major push beyond Asia.

Bangkok Post · Jun 23, 2023

DSI agrees to look into Stark's finances

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has agreed to investigate Stark Corporation over suspicions of fraud by its former executives, which came to light after the publicly listed wire and cable maker failed to submit its financial statements in time as required by law.

Bangkok Post · Jun 23, 2023

Stark stalls on debt deal negotiations

Stark Corporation, the SET-listed and financially troubled wire and cable manufacturer, has insisted it will not pay any debts until the company reaches agreements with every bondholder and creditor about the repayment methods.

Bangkok Post · Jun 22, 2023

Arkhom urges tough action for troubled cable manufacturer

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith says if any illegal activities are found in the probe of Stark Corporation shares, responsible agencies must prosecute the offenders.

Bangkok Post · Jun 22, 2023