For Thailand here are the key changes: MSCI THAILAND INDEX Additions ASSET WORLD CORP (AWC) BANGKOK COMM ASSET MGT (BAM) KRUNGTHAI CARD (KTC) Deletions BANPU MSCI Small Cap Additions: BANPU Deletions: ANAN, BEAUTY, BEC, ERW, GGC, ITD, LPN, PLAT, PSL, GLOBAL, SVI, TTA, U, UNIQ, UV, WORK Sources: https://app2.msci.com/eqb/gimi/stdindex/MSCI_May20_STPublicList.pdf https://app2.msci.com/eqb/gimi/smallcap/MSCI_May20_SCPublicList.pdf
Read More →ASEFA: announcement of share buyback up to 35m shares or 6.36% of paid-up under Bt 120m budget from May 21 until November 20,20. Comment: Another sharebuyback! AWC, TOA, KTC may be added in to MSCI Standard Index upcoming announcement on May 12, tabloid. FLOYD: signed 2 construction contracts for HMPRO & BJC total Bt 163.17m. […]
Read More →AWC, KTC, TOA are expected to be added to MSCI Global Standard to be announced May 12, tabloid. BA to resume domestic flights on May 15, starting with 2 flights to and from Samui daily. Comment: The samui monopoly (okok market leader) begins. BTS will increase trains frequency to avoid overcrowded on lockdown easing starts […]
Read More →AKR branches out from power transformer business to solar rooftop turnkey contractor, Bt450m backlog to realize this year, maintaining Bt1.6b full year revenue target. Comment: The numbers make sense for this solar business as the owner i.e. factories etc, payback period is fast, hence why one shouldn’t be surprised to see GFPT maintained 7.7k tons […]
Read More →KBANK: cuts MRR rate for SMEs & individual customers by 25 to 6.62% from 6.87% following policy-rate cut by 25 bps yesterday to record low at 1%. Comment: There go their NIMs, their ROEs etc etc KKP: target FY loan growth within 7-9%, NPLs below 3.9%, 10 IB deals on hand to provide cushions. Comment: […]
Read More →AIMCG: name change to AIM Commercial Growth Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust, ticker remain unchanged BJC: BigC hypermarket sees strong growth in home appliance sales on holiday season, eyes 2-3% sales growth yoy in 4Q. Comment: Markets and financial figures are telling a different story. The issue in the retail market is that they are […]
Read More →BWG reports cod 7mw waste powerplants. Comment: As with all of these projects, it was delayed for a year but in the end its up and running and a positive. MOF grants Pico finance license to KTC, aims to control interest rate competition in the market, expects to approve nano fin & P-loan before end […]
Read More →ALL to boost recurring income to 20% in 5 years after investing in the New Forum Plaza, to realize Bt4b backlog in 2H, on track to exceed Bt4.5b revenue this year. Comment: And its a trend amongst all the property developers to build a recurring income asset. Those that haven’t will continue to suffer ASIAN […]
Read More →EA upbeats 3Q earnings from windfarm high season and full quarter contribution on 80mw Hanuman 10 projects coded April 13, firms on 30% revenue growth target >Bt20b. Comment: The dream is still the EV battery for EA. Where’s the evidence that this is working? HMPRO opened its 84th branch, HomePro Max Mukdaharn, aims to capture […]
Read More →AOT: to pay extra Bt 243m for state property charges at DMK and regional airports for FY17/18, also expects to pay additional Bt 1.44b for FY19, according to filing. Comment: A small drop in the cash flow making machine that is AOT KTC: may be added to MSCI, upcoming reshuffle announcement on Aug 7, tabloid. […]
Read More →