AAV AAV targets a load factor of 87% this year, backed by growing Thai tourism. Average fare increased 6% in 1Q18 and the company plans to raise fares to cover rising jet fuel prices. It is expanding its network to India and ASEAN. (Thun Hoon, 5/6/18) BCPG BCPG will recognize around Bt3.0bn gain on sale […]
Read More →PTT PTT’s board approved buying TOR documents for the high-speed rail lines connecting three airports, saying this offers future potential growth. It has not decided whether or not it will do a JV. (Khao Hoon, 26/4/18) Comment: Will be the ex-PTT ministers in the government push things PTT’s way? SUPER SUPER shareholders approve Bt36bn bond […]
Read More →CBG CBG targets 2018 revenue to grow by at least 20% from both domestic and overseas markets. It plans to focus on the UK and China and penetrate into Europe this year, as it aims to become a global brand. It is going to negotiate with entities in France, Germany and Switzerland and expects finalization […]
Read More →ADVANC ADVANC says the purchase of CSL shares creates synergy both in terms of revenue and cost reduction and will also strengthen its high-speed internet business. It says it will look at the regulations for the bidding for the 900-1800 MHz spectrum before making a decision to join. Its 2018 investment budget will be lower […]
Read More →BBL BBL partners with AIA for business collaboration agreement for 15 years, allowing BBL to be able to offer AIA’s life insurance products through its network and other service points all over the country. (Thun Hoon, 16/10/17) Comment: This is a big middle finger towards BLA. So either you think that BBL is doing this […]
Read More →AMA AMA to buy a new ship worth Bt382mn. This is expected to be transferred on August 15 and record revenue in 3Q17. It says it expects growth in 2Q17 earnings and still targets 2017 revenue growth of 50%. (Khao Hoon, 17/7/17) AOT AOT reports eight bidders for the midfield satellite building 1. The auction […]
Read More →AP AP plans two condo projects under the ‘Life” brand worth Bt15.4mn. It believes revenue can its target of Bt12.4mn. (Thai Post 12/7/17) CPALL CPALL is issuing perpetual subordinated bonds worth less than Bt10bn with 5% interest rate for the first 5 years. (Thai Post 12/7/17) Comment: Refinancing their debt with lower and lower interest […]
Read More →AH AH will invest Bt3.52bn to take 25% of Sakthi Global Auto Holdings Limited (SGAH). Funding will come from US$25mn in cash and US$75mn in loans from financial institutions. After the purchase, SGAH will undergo restructuring. (Kao Hoon 26/05/17) Comment: I hope that it won’t be a mess of an acquisition like the KPN purchase […]
Read More →BANPU BANPU targets 2017 coal sales to reach 47mn tons. It expects to benefit from higher coal price. It plans to acquire coal mines in Indonesia and Australia to underwrite future growth. (Kao Hoon, 18/04/17) BLA BLA expects to show a net profit of Bt1.2bn in 1Q17 after last year’s loss of Bt6.9bn. Behind this […]
Read More →AOT AOT is interested in investing in Mae Sod and Khon Kaen airports to build them up as aviation hubs in the special economic zone. It targets three large projects in the Suvarnabhumi Airport worth Bt130bn to be done by 2021. (Khao Sod, 17/4/17) Comment: It is interesting that the Philippines has been faster at […]
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