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 […]
Read More →CKP Lower loss QoQ in 2Q13 — CKP reported a net loss of Bt77mn in 2Q13, better than the loss of Bt106mn in 2Q12 but lower than net profit of Bt92.8mn in 1Q13. Behind the negative earnings was a FX loss of Bt246mn vs. FX gain of Bt192mn in 1Q13. Excluding FX impact, its normalized […]
Read More →ADVANC AIS curbs ‘bill shock’ for 3G customers using data services – Advanced Info Service (AIS) has introduced an automatic data tariff adjustment to curb “bill shock”, one of 3G users’ worst experiences. The move is also aimed at complying with National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission regulations requiring 3G operators to lower their 2G and […]
Read More →AUCT IPO of 110mn shares — Mr. Aekpittaya, CEO of AUCT, said the company will be offering 110mn IPO shares at par value of Bt0.25/share and at an offering price of Bt2.00 on July 31 and August 1- 2. It is expected to be traded on MAI on August 9, 2013. (Khao Hoon, 29/07/13) MCOT […]
Read More →ANAN – Ananda plans Bt20bn projects in second half – Ananda Development, confident of the continuing strength of residential demand, plans to launch condominium projects worth more than Bt2bn over the remainder of the year. (The Nation, 18/07/13) AOT cutting par value — AOT is to reduce par value from Bt10.00 to Bt1.00 after prices […]
Read More →CKP CK Power starts to operate Bang Pa-in plant commercially — CK Power Plc commenced commercial operations at phase 1 of its Bang Pa-in cogeneration power plant on June 28. (The Nation, 05/07/13) MCOT MCOT in deal to broadcast selected EPL matches — The board of MCOT Plc, the broadcaster of Modernine TV, is seeking […]
Read More →MCOT MCOT: In digital TV deal. MCOT has reached an agreement with CAT Telecom to use its telecom infrastructure across the country as gap fillers to supplement its upcoming digital TV broadcasting services from its 140 existing broadcasting sites. This will help the company to expand its digital terrestrial TV network in the country as […]
Read More →ADVANC AIS aims to run 3G service using TOT’s frequencies — ADVANC is moving ahead with pans to negotiate with concession owner TOT to run 3G mobile services on the state telecom enterprises three frequencies. The move came after the NBTC last week voted overwhelmingly in favor of the contentious 3G network contracts between TRUE […]
Read More →AH Aapico enters parts venture — Sumino Kogyo Co, the Japanese supplier of Mazda Corporation, will enter a Bt600mn joint venture with AH to make precision-press welding parts in Thailand. The JV will set up a factory in Chonburi’s Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate, with full operations nearly next year. Sumino will hold 51% and AH […]
Read More →HEMRAJ Targets sale of 1,600 rai this year — HEMRAJ has set a target for land sales of 1,600 rai this year, with double-digit revenue growth from 2012 revenue of Bt6.4bn. It also noted that it has no plans to set up an infrastructure fund in the next 1-2 years due to insufficient assets for […]
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