AMATA, HEMRAJ/ SAT, STANLY, AH          BoI approves 18 new projects, total value Bt90bn. AMATA and HEMRAJ, SAT, STANLY and AH will all benefit, with the latter hoping to receive orders from Eco Car Phase 2 with five automakers so far having been approved. (Kao Hoon, 08/10/14) Comment: It isn’t necessarily true that the 3 automotive […]

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EFORL EFORL reported 1Q14 net profit of Bt46mn with revenue of Bt203mn, up from last year, supported by import business and continual growth in sales of medical supplies and equipment. It says revenues this year will reach its target of Bt1.5-2.0bn. (Khao Hoon, 09/05/14) GUNKUL GUNKUL expects revenue to grow by 50% YoY and net […]

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AOT AOT to book final flood claim in 2014 — AOT says it will be receiving the remaining compensation for the flooding of Don Muang airport of Bt900mn from total of Bt1bn that it expects to book this year. Don Muang airport’s management reports more than Bt336mn charter flight booking in April. (Khao Hoon, 02/04/14) […]

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CK To issue debentures — CK will issue debentures worth Bt3bn this month and has appointed KTB as its underwriter. TRIS rates CK’s new unsecured bonds at “BBB+”. (The Nation, 07/02/14) DTAC TAC TriNet allowed to launch 4G LTE service – Telecom committee of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on Wednesday approved DTAC […]

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BMCL BMCL aims at 2014 passenger growth of 10% YoY supported by new properties at Ratchada. The political situation does not impact operations but supports passenger growth because people avoid driving. (Khao Hoon, 14/1/14) EPCO EPCO to build a 23MW solar cell plant worth Bt194.40 in Japan. It targets total capacity to reach 100MW by […]

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BAY Expects merger with MUFG to strengthen — BAY expects to be stronger after merging with MUFG, bulked up by that entity’s loan and deposit portfolios. Net profit in 4Q13 is expected to touch Bt4.09bn, a 7.8% YoY increase, supported by the booking of gains from expiration of Vayupak. (Khao Hoon, 24/12/13) BAY out of […]

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ADVANC Cuts revenue target — ADVANC has lowered its revenue target for the year to 5-6% from 6-8% as it expects the slowdown in the economy to continue affecting earnings from 3Q13 through to 4Q13. (Khao Hoon, 20/11/13) Comment: And it looks like it will be the same story next year, management isn’t really open […]

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GFPT  Earnings to be best in 3Q — GFPT says that 3Q13 earnings will be the year’s best, with 2H13 beating out 1H13. It expects profit to 10% YoY to Bt16Bn. (Khao Hoon, 30/09/13) Comment: Commented here before, wonderful co, and went through the oversupply situation in the past 1.5 years without issues. BBL Admits […]

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CHG Lots of cash, plans to buy hospitals — CHG currently has over Bt390mn cash in hand and plans to acquire 1-2 new hospitals. Its revenue and profit are expected to grow at 20%. (Khao Hoon, 26/09/13) Comment: Still curious about the management share sales, which have been substantial, first thoughts go to BGH buying […]

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