VAYU1 Fund has launched its first trading day on the Stock Exchange of Thailand under the abbreviation 'VAYU1', following overwhelming demand from retail and institutional investors during its previous offering. The fund promises a minimum return of 3.0% per year and a maximum return of up to 9.0% per year, fixed for 10 years, aiming to provide stable long-term returns for investors while opening investment opportunities for the public.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Pichai Chunhavanich, revealed that the Ministry of Finance has established a fundraising strategy through investment units of the 'VAYU1 Fund' to enhance the investment atmosphere and confidence among Thai and foreign investors, especially after the recent volatility in the Thai capital market. The introduction of investment units on the Stock Exchange of Thailand will provide an investment option for interested investors, and it is believed that the fund will contribute to the development of the country's capital market in line with its objectives.

Mr. Lawaron Saengsanit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, representing the management committee of the VAYU1 Fund, stated that after offering investment units to allow retail investors to participate in the capital market through this fund, VAYU1 has become one of the largest mutual funds in Thailand, with a net asset value (NAV) of approximately 500 billion baht. With professional management by Krung Thai Asset Management Public Company Limited and MFC Asset Management Public Company Limited, it is expected that the fund will effectively manage the 150 billion baht raised from the offering of investment units, leading to stable performance and valuable returns for investors.

Mr. Thibodi Wattanakul, Director of the State Enterprise Policy Office (SEPO), mentioned that the VAYU1 Fund was established with the objectives to (1) manage state-held securities for maximum benefit, ensuring good long-term and stable returns, (2) invest in essential and beneficial enterprises for the economy that require government support, and (3) promote the development of the money and capital markets while increasing saving and investment options for the public. The recent offering of investment units received positive feedback from both retail and institutional investors, successfully raising 150 billion baht as targeted.

Mr. Warah Sujaritkul, Chairman of Finansa Public Company Limited, as the financial advisor and distributor of investment units, stated that after being listed on the Stock Exchange, the VAYU1 Fund will be an attractive option for investors, and it is expected that they will respond positively, similar to the previous offering, due to the fund's features that include investment protection mechanisms and risk management strategies.

Ms. Chavinda Hanratnakul, Managing Director of Krung Thai Asset Management Public Company Limited, as the fund manager of VAYU1, expressed gratitude to all retail and institutional investors for their overwhelming response to the offering of investment units, reflecting confidence in the fund's management and strong long-term performance. The funds raised from the offering have already been allocated to various securities under the fund's investment policy, focusing on stocks with strong fundamentals and good governance to generate favorable long-term returns for unit holders.

Mr. Thanachot Rungsitthiwat, Managing Director of MFC Asset Management Public Company Limited, as the fund manager of VAYU1, thanked all retail and institutional investors for their support of the investment unit offering and acknowledged the contributions of all parties involved in this initiative. With the fund's strong financial position and professional management from both management companies, VAYU1 will invest the funds raised from the offering according to its objectives and policies to generate good long-term returns and build confidence among unit holders. Investors can buy and sell investment units through the Stock Exchange on business days, with the market price determined by market mechanisms.