AAV’s upbeat FY24 outlook from higher traffic from international route on visa free policy, new routes to Shianghai, Kaohsiung & Okinawa, target 20% FY revenue growth, cabin factor within 90% range, 20-21m FY passenger target. Comment: It’s going to continue getting better. The only q for AAV is how much of the increased costs can […]

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BEM reported 5 tranches of bond total Bt5b sold out, 5.2x times covered, pays 3.07-4.05% p.a., will use proceed to refinance Blue line MRT project. Comment: Strong players are going to be perfectly fine. Look at that cost of financing, it’s peanuts. EA expects to wrap up big-lot EV orders by end of 1Q, target […]

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ADVANC: Central Admin Court dismissed National Telecom (NT)’s petition to claim Bt16.2b additional revenue share from roaming service from ADVANC. NT is eligible to file an appeal within 30 days. Comment: There goes the neighbourhood gents, privatisation of all decent assets in Thailand continues. BBL: collaboration with OR to provide green loan, Bualuang Green Solar […]

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ASAP reaffirms big jump 4Q supported by robust car rental on holiday season, S-Curve from 51% holding in Changan EV dealership business (Eternity@One), expects 1k vehicles bk during 2 week event, Motor Expo 2023, Nov 30-Dec 11, firms on Bt3.8b FY revenue target, will add 45 showrooms next year. Comment: I’ve enjoyed my conversations w/ […]

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ADVANC: 3Qnp at Bt8.14b, +35% yoy, beats Bt7.36b consensus, strong SIM & devices sales, improved service revenue from broadband, larger 5G subscribers at 8.5m (eo-3Q) +54% yoy, lower depreciation & SG&A boost earnings. Comment: Less comp, reopening, low base comp, simple story AOT: Lufthansa redeploys A380 on direct service between Munich and Bangkok (SIA), the […]

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AAI reaffirms 2H turnaround driven by recovery PET foods order from overseas clients aft excess inventory jitter eased, 1 new client (private label) on board, expects margin widen from lower tuna price, higher utilization rate and tail wind from weak THB. Comment: So…take the bet before earnings…or wait and see… CPN sets Bt600m promo budget […]

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AKR anticipates positive earnings momentum continue thru next year driven by rising demand for transformer from property & solar rooftop project, aims to fill EPC backlog from Bt300m current bidding, 50% out of Bt350m backlog to realize this year, maintain 15% FY revenue growth target. Comment: The demand for transformers and substations are going to […]

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ADVANC has awarded GULF a 16.5MW solar PPA contract for Bt532m under 10-25 year period terms for data, contact, switching centers, base stations and transmission node buildings. Comment: Well, this is becoming left pocket, right pocket. B.Grimm weighs stake sale in Thailand  BANGKOK POST: LONDON – B.Grimm Group is considering selling a minority stake in […]

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ADVANC wraps up Bt14.866b acquisition of 700MHz bandwidth from NT, boosting its 5G capacity after securing 13 years roaming service fee. Comment: So is this the cost for acquiring 3BB? Or is it because TRUE can’t afford it? BEM anticipates solid 3Q from strong daily avg MRT ridership thanks to robust int’l travelers, higher revenue […]

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BCP: SSO raised holding by 0.0392% to 15.0103% on Aug 2, SEC filing. Comment: Good I sold to them, thank you. CIMBT: sees mortgage demand for resales property and NPA increase as high new house price and tight purchasing power boost demand. EA: expects to report stellar 2Q from delivery of 600 E-Bus, commercial EV […]

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