AOT lowers passenger projection this year to 31.9%, down 33.4% from earlier projection in November 20, flights down 25% to 335,459, and expects things to turn back to pre-Covid in 2024.AOT reports full system tested on automated people mover (APM) system at SIA satellite 1, will be able to carry up to 6k passenger/hour to […]

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BJCHI sees recovery in 4Q after bottoming out in 3Q, supported by Bt3.2b backlog, of which Bt400m to be booked in 4Q. DOHOME maintains FY20 SSSG target above 5%, set Bt1.2b capex to add 3-4 home improvement stores (size L) and Dohome To Go (mini store) next year. Comment: This player is going out there […]

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Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 216 mn AGE – Hmmm another decent buy by the Chairman/MD OSP – The family continues to accumulate their shares Sell(s) THB 400 mn IP – The CEO dumps a block NOBLE – The odd shareholders are out.

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CPF’s founding family, Chearavanont, ranked 21th in the world richest family, highest among Thailand, with assets worth US$30.7b, Bloomberg. GUNKUL sees earnings bottom-out 2Q, 60mw Vietnam solar able to offset power equipment trading and underground wiring projects delayed from lockdown, expects solid turnaround 2H from JPN & TH solar high season, resumption of infra construction, […]

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ANAN to issue Bt1b worth of subordinated debt, offering 9.5% p.a. for first 5 years. Comment: That sounds closer to what I expected for debt pricing, though in reality it should be double digits. BEM sees Blue line ridership rose to 60% or 250ktpd avg post lockdown, expects momentum carry to 2H on school reopen. […]

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LH expects cost saving from lower land tax, existing landbank ensures new projects over next 4 years, maintaining 2H launch plans 12 SDH projects worth Bt21b. Comment: I expect to see that the larger players just get larger, especially in the housing market NOBLE secures Bt1.3b in presales during 1st day of online booking under […]

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BAFS branches out from jets refueling to power business on risk diversification plan, expects to wrap up M&A 20mw powerplants in 2H. BAM said to miss revenue target by 15% this year due to outbreak, mullsBt25b bond for expansion. GUNKUL upbeats outlook from 638mw PPA on hand (cod-ed 437mw), expects to win additional EPC contract […]

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ACAP defaulted interest payment for bondholders of ACAP20NA due yesterday, SEC filing, Comment: That’s another one down. ADVANC’s insisted no personal info from customers was leaked during a scheduled test earlier this month – only non-critical info was exposed online as reported by foreign media. Comment: Singapore get your act together…do they really want to […]

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ANAN only able to sell Bt1.169b CD out of Bt4b offering in March 30-April 1, NOBLE sold only Bt480m from Bt1.5b CD offering in April 20-22. Comment: And this is even with the BOT backstopping things? AOT said cannot be part of THAI’s rescue plan, in breach of ICAO principle. Comment: But the rumour mill […]

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