Stocks in the news (bts, kbank, ktb, twpc) 31.03.25
BTS reported disposal of investment in Community One & Community Two to U-Ta-Pao International for Bt625.6m.
Comment: Just a left pocket right pocket transaction…
KBANK offers rescue package to borrowers, holiday payment on principal for 3 months for mortgage, credit card, P-loan only interest payment charges, cuts month installment by 50% on auto hire-purchase for 3 months and extend installment period by additional 3 months, 0% interest for 3-mths for home loan, no charge on appraisal cost.
KTB rolls out remedy package to help borrowers post-quake, cuts monthly installment by 75% for mortgage, SSME and P-loan for 1 year, 0% interest for 3 months then flat 2.5% p.a. for 33 months for mortgage and SME loans, 4.5% interest p.a. for P-loan. Offer special interest for home loan, top-up mortgage, term loan for SSME @ 0% p.a. for 3 months then flat 2.5% for 33mths, 4.5% interest p.a. for 3 years for P-Loan, 3.5% flat for 2 yrs for SME loan then MLR-1% p.a. for 7 yrs. Programme starts from Mar 28 till Dec 31,2025.
Comment: The offers from the banks are lovely and all, but given the rather stringent requirements for new loans….let’s see what happens.
TWPC sold 49% stake in subsidiary, Thai Wah Fuji Nihon (TWFN), to Fuji Nihon Corp (FNC) for Bt490m, aims to strengthen collaboration on product R&D, supply chain and marketing in tapioca products
Comment: Selling their stake helps with R&D? Right…