BJCHI BJCHI targets more projects to lift gross margin above 30%. It expects 15% p.a. revenue growth over the next three years. In 2015, it expects to receive 5-6 projects with value of Bt10bn from clients in Australia and Latin America and aims to diversify its client base more to the Americas. (Krungtep Turakij, 13/03/15) […]
Read More →ASP New Europe trigger fund — Asset Plus Asset Management expects a rebound in European stock markets and is launching a Europe trigger fund with an expected return of 16% over MSCI Europe Index. Its ASP-Europe Value Fund will accumulate more European stocks. (Khao Hoon, 13/2/15) Comment: Why Thai retail investors love Trigger Funds I […]
Read More →Banks are always the first to announce their financial performances and here are some quick thoughts: Just look @ BAY’s performance, followed by its corresponding stock price performance, it has just been amazing. The larger banks in general are still continuing to grow, NPL management has been proactive, especially at KBANK. The smaller institutions […]
Read More →AOT New entity for duty-free – perhaps. The Minister of Transportation met with management of Korea’s Lotte, which wants to run a duty free business at Thailand’s airports and in towns. The Thai government is promoting fair competition in the duty-free business, but has to study conditions with King Power Duty Co., who has the […]
Read More →ANAN ANAN budgets Bt3bn to purchase land to support business expansion. The company targets revenue of Bt12-15bn with presales of Bt22.5-23.5bn in 2015. (Kao Hoon, 11/12/14) Comment: The upside for me in ANAN is on operational leverage i.e. fixed costs should be stable, thus with revenue growth of 20-30%, i wouldn’t be surprised to see […]
Read More →AIT 10% growth next year – The company expects 2015 revenue to reach Bt6.2bn and will grow 10% next year. (Kao Hoon, 8/12/14) Comment: This company just continues to grow and grow each and every year. BBL BBL sees greater prospects offshore – Although Thailand’s largest bank, Bangkok Bank (BBL), already has the greatest footprint […]
Read More →EPG EPG is preparing to sell 700mn IPO shares and list on SET in late 2014. The company will use the funds from the IPO for business expansion. (Kao Hoon, 06/10/14) Comment: No idea about this company. But I suspect it will be the same story FPI FPI continues to expand margin and expects peak […]
Read More →BJC Berli Jucker introduces direct sales, e-commerce – Berli Jucker Plc (BJC), the SET-listed trading and retail company owned by billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, is expanding its product sales and distribution to include direct sales and e-commerce channels after facing tough modern trade competition. (Bangkok Post, 22/09/14) Comment: Overall a small impact on their total numbers […]
Read More →ABC ABC’s financial statement reported sharp decline in net profit in 2Q14 due to the slowdown in the property market. It expects the use sale of idle land to repay debt. It is assessing the electronic business and will do a road show with a partner. (ASTV Daily Manager, 29/08/14) AS AS expects improving earnings […]
Read More →BMCL BMCL upbeat on profit after 2017 — Bangkok Metro Plc (BMCL), the country’s subway operator, expects its balance sheet to become profitable after 2017 as more new train services are added. Service on the Purple Line from Bang Sue in the capital to Bang Yai in Nonthaburi province is expected to start in December […]
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