BCH Mid-east investor interested in BCH shares as it is a small-cap with strong fundamentals. It expects this deal to expand customers from the Middle East. (Thun Hoon, 04/09/15) Comment: A mini BH in the making perhaps? BDMS BDMS reports that G. Wasupol Co Ltd has transferred its business to BDMS. It plans to add […]
Read More →AMATA Vietnam government has approved AMATA investment in Amata City Long Thanh, valued at US$258mn. It expects this to open in 2017 and attract US$500mn in foreign investment intially. Management expects Chinese companies to set up plants in this industrial estate, with value reaching US$4bn within ten years. (Thun Hoon, 27/08/15) Comment: Vietnam has a […]
Read More →ASIMAR ASIMAR says it is looking for a partner. It targets 2015 revenue of 15-20% as it expects to get two more jobs in 3Q15-4Q15. It expects to book revenue from two Cambodian ships. It plans to focus on ship maintenance jobs to increase margin from 10-30% to 50%. (Thun Hoon, 24/08/15) Comment: ASIMAR has been looking […]
Read More →AP AP expects 2015 net profit to mark a record high of Bt25.3bn. It targets presales of Bt28.3bn and already has Bt18bn. It expects to launch 15 new projects throughout the rest of the year, worth Bt24bn. (Khao Hoon, 27/07/15) Comment: Quite interesting that despite this economic malaise, AP is able to recognise revenue (the […]
Read More →BAY BAY revised down loan growth from 7-9% to 4-6% (excluding loans transferred from BTMU) in response to the slow economy. It reported 2Q15 earnings of Bt4.4bn (+25.9%YoY), 1H15 profit was Bt8.8bn. (Thun Hoon, 22/07/15) Comment: BAY is a special case within the financial sector with its new shareholder driving new loans from Japanese Corporates. […]
Read More →BEAUTY BEAUTY expects 2015 revenue to grow 20% backed by SSS growth, new outlets, and new products. 2Q15 revenue is expected to achieve target. (Khao Hoon, 17/07/15) Comment: Given that they say Chinese travelers are one of their biggest customer segments, with the continued increase in Chinese tourists to Thailand, would this continue to have […]
Read More →As a hat tip to Byron Wien’s annual opinion piece on his discussion with the Smartest Man in Europe, here’s my amateurish attempt. Every week I try to meet people either in the industry or outside the industry to just share thoughts on the developments in Thailand, the region, the world and w/o naming any […]
Read More →AQ AQ says AQ Aria Asoke, valued at 1.6bn, sold out within 1 week after launch. It plans to launch new projects focused on single detached houses and townhomes. (Khao Hoon, 08/07/15) Comment: Location is still the most important part of property regardless of the brand name, AQ has done a decent job getting its […]
Read More →BTS MRTA plans to negotiate with BTS to operator the Green Line (Bearing-Saput Prakan) rather than putting it up for bidding. (Khao Hoon, 06/07/15) Comment: Well because BTS already operates every other part of the BTS, the question is only down to politics and fee-arrangements now CGS CGS acting as financial advisor for Ankor Kasemkam […]
Read More →AKR 2Q15 earnings expected to outperform. AKR will sign a contract for an electric transformer project worth Bt100mn with EGAT next week. The company is preparing for upcoming bids, expecting to win 10-15% of the Bt4bn up for bids. It plans to invest Bt1.2bn in a solar power plant. (Thun Hoon, 22/05/15) Comment: Perhaps with […]
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