On September 1, 2023, the JKN239A bond was scheduled to be redeemed in the amount of 609 million baht, but JKN was able to repay the principal and interest of only 156 million baht, with an outstanding balance of 443 million baht.
In the morning today, 11 September 2023, JKN Global Group Public Company Limited or JKN announced a partnership with Top News Digital Media Company Limited (Top News) in co-producing news and information programs between JKNBL and Top. News to broadcast on JKN18 channel
which Top News will take care of the news program group Both in general news Social, political, economic, financial and investment issues will be handled by JKN.In the entertainment program group, documentaries, movies
As a result, JKN’s stock price was previously negative to the point of inflection.lO-29.8% rose to the highest point at the price level of 1.42 baht, an increase of 0.25 baht or an increase of more than 21.36% when compared to the closing price of the previous day.
Collaboration of two media companies It is to strengthen the digital TV business. of both companies for stable and sustainable growth in the future The makeover will begin from September 18, 2023 onwards.
In a statement from JKN, This collaboration, the company did not sell the rights to operate a digital news TV channel to Top News, as had been rumored before.
spyBecause JKN is continuously investing in expanding new businesses. Since 2021, when it purchased digital TV channel New18 worth 1.2 billion baht, the name was changed to JKN18 inIn 2022, invest 400 million baht in the home shopping business, including the acquisition of the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) worth 800 million baht.
As a result, JKN’s current financial situation has total liabilities of 7.3 billion baht and current liabilities of 4.3 billion baht.
