25 February 1998

Audited Yearly F/S and Consolidated F/S (F45-3)

BEC reports audited annual financial statements as follows. (In thousands) Ending December 31, For year Year 1997 1996 Net profit (loss) 1,867,961 1,806,440 EPS (baht) 9.34 9.41 Comment: 1. Please see details in financial statements, auditor's report and remarks from Public SIMS