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Five Prominent Thai Investors Acquire Stake in SG Capital via Big Lot Trade
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The entry of prominent investors into SGC, a key subsidiary of the Jaymart Group, signals increased market confidence in the ecosystem's financial health and strategic direction.
- MAJORother · neutral · high
The article discusses a big-lot transaction involving SG Capital and does not contain any information regarding Major Cineplex Group Public Company Limited.
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Five prominent Thai high-net-worth investors, including well-known market veterans Vichai Wachiraphong and Watchara Kaewsawang, have acquired a combined stake in SG Capital Public Company Limited (SET: SGC) through a major big-lot transaction.
According to a report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 13, 2026, Singer Thailand Public Company Limited (SET: SINGER) offloaded 197,586,000 shares, representing 3.1664% of SGC’s total voting rights, on July 10, 2026. The transaction was executed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand through Asia Plus Securities. Following the divestment, SINGER’s shareholding in SGC decreased from 78.1660% to 74.9996%.
The consortium of elite buyers consists of Vichai Wachiraphong, Watchara Kaewsawang, Somsak Athisaitrakul, Ekarak Boonngamsri, and Suwat Thongrompo. The heavy involvement of these high-profile investors has drawn significant market attention to the financial stock.
SG Capital Public Company Limited (SET: SGC) is a prominent financial services provider in Thailand, specializing in hire-purchase loans, personal loans, and captive finance—particularly for home appliances, mobile phones and commercial vehicles. Operating under the umbrella of SINGER, SGC is a vital subsidiary within the broader Jaymart Group Holdings (SET: JMART) ecosystem, leveraging the group’s extensive retail and technology networks to drive its credit expansion across the country.