Stocks in the news (ck, jsp, noble, sc, siri, spali, thai, tks, vibha, wph, true) 19.09.17
CK
CK expects backlog to increase to more than Bt100bn. It also expects to get new projects worth at least Bt40bn from joining bidding for Bt200bn in projects. It is preparing to get CKP’s hydropower plant construction project worth Bt100bn. (Thun Hoon, 19/9/17)
Comment: Its now just funny money for the big 4 contractors
JSP
JSP says 2H17 revenue has the potential to grow more than 1H17’s. It has Bt2.6bn of backlog that will be booked this year and plans to launch five new projects worth Bt5.238bn. It is preparing “JSP Outlet Grand Sale” to reduce inventory in 4Q17. (Khao Hoon, 19/9/17)
Comment: They’ve been rather disappointing in executing their strategy of emulating what the filipino and indonesian developers do by setting up mini satellite towns
NOBLE
NOBLE expects 2017 earnings to rise to Bt1.5bn and is preparing to book substantial presales for “Noble Ploenchit”. It expects to pay a dividend of 0.65 baht per share. (Thun Hoon, 19/9/17)
SC
SC plans to launch seven new projects worth Bt8.75bn in 4Q17 after a good response from the presales for two projects worth Bt2.7bn. (Khao Hoon, 19/9/17)
SIRI
SIRI says presales of “taka HAUS” has increased to 85% reaching the target of Bt1.7bn. It expects a roadshow in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Taiwan to boost revenue from foreigners by 30%. Presales have risen to Bt23bn and it targets Bt40bn by the end of the year. It has also launched two new projects worth Bt8.7bn. (Thun Hoon, 19/9/17)
Comment: You do have to credit SIRI for going gangbusters on foreign sales
SPALI
SPALI won the bidding for the Australia Embassy land. It got the 7 rai at a price of Bt1.45mn/square wah and it will use the land for a large mixed-use project worth Bt17bn. SPALI says it has six pieces of land ready for development and expects presales and revenue to grow 15- 20% per year. (Thun Hoon, 19/9/17)
Comment: That’s actually a decent price for that plot of land given the craziness seem in some parts of the property market
THAI
THAI plans to buy Bt380mn more of NOK’s 2nd round newly issued ordinary shares after its rehabilitation plan offers a clear and satisfactory direction. It says that it will retain its holding at 21.5%; it does not think being a major shareholder is necessary. (Khao Hoon, 19/9/17)
Comment: Because it doesn’t have the $ to pay for it..
TKS
TKS hastens to finalize the process of domestic and oversea projects worth Bt100mn this year. It plans to increase foreign revenue proportion to 10% and double its production capacity. (Thun Hoon, 19/9/17)
VIBHA
VIBHA says 2H17 revenue looks good, supported by high season and an increase in the social security benefit reimbursement. It believes 2017 revenue will increase by 10% from last year and plans to continuously invest in new projects to increase revenue in the future. (Thun Hoon, 19/9/17)
Comment: They are being rather strange with their overall group strategy at the moment.
WPH
WPH IPO price at Bt3.9/share. Shares will open for subscription on September 20-22 and trade in the market on October 3. It says it has a good potential in revenue and earnings growth and believes it will get a good response from investors. IPO funds will be used for business expansion and to build new hospitals. (Thun Hoon, 19/9/17)
TRUE
TRUE’s board approved Bt65-72bn in asset sales to DIF. It plans to use the proceeds to pay debt, buy equipment and buy newly issued units of DIF. (Khao Hoon, 19/9/17)
Comment: What magical assets are these? I’ll need to dig into the numbers