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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

SEC files charges against Stark Corp for misconduct

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), accusing Stark Corporation and nine others, including the company's largest shareholder, of financial misconduct.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6, 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

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

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

Stark asks for more time for special audit report

Stark Corporation has asked the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to delay the deadline for the submission of its special audit report by another 30 days from Friday, but indicated it is prepared to file its 2022 financial statement on July 16, as required by the regulator.

Bangkok Post · Jun 14, 2023

Class action law to be used to protect Stark investors

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) are preparing to use class action law to protect investors' interests as the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) probes potential fraud among former executives of Stark Corporation.

Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2023

Stark warning over potential bond default

Stock market regulators yesterday warned investors to exercise caution in trading shares of Stark Corporation, saying the listed wire and cable maker is likely to default on payment of corporate bonds worth nearly 9.2 billion baht.

Bangkok Post · Jun 1, 2023

Stark provides update as share trade resumes

Stark Corporation (STARK) has reassured the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and its shareholders management is ready to take any necessary action to protect the interests of shareholders in managing risks associated with the company's potentially improper transactions.

Bangkok Post · May 31, 2023