CP Group, major holder of CPALL, was approached by Seven & I founder family to join in management buyout of 7-11 convenience store chain to fend off a $47b takeover from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard. Itochu & Apollo Global Management are among potential partners the family has reportedly sounded out. Comment: This is amusing. Some believe […]
Read More →AAI sees no impact from Trump trade policy on pet food business, mulls increasing exposure in middle east to diversify earnings, additional production capacity of 3ktpa up on stream from 1Q25 to boost this year earnings. EA announced cash call via RO, selling 4.95b shares to existing holders, issue free warrant (EA-W1) not exceeding 1.237b […]
Read More →ADVANC keeps 13-15% revenue growth target this year, 14-16% EBITDA, emphasizing on efficiency amid economic uncertainty. Comment: That’s not a disappointment…they’re going to destroy us (lowly consumers) BBL’s exploring virtual banking opportunities as it transitions to digital banking services in response to changing customer behavior. VGI, a unit of BTS Group, indicated its interest in […]
Read More →AOT ceases inbound duty free shop operation at SIA, DMK, CNX, HKT & HDY effective Aug 1. Comment: Well…this is going to be annoying for those that usually buy perfume, alcohol, chocolate and cigarettes before coming back into Thailand…I used to be one of these types of shoppers… EA: Chatchaval Jiaravanon, part of billionaire family […]
Read More →AAV expects record earnings from core operations this year as a surge in overseas visitors boosts seat demand and airfares, plans adding more flights to China and India, its major driver for growth. Comment: Record earnings? With a smaller fleet? Yes folks you read that right, they’re stuffing us into their old planes, running high […]
Read More →CPN plans to expand luxury zone at Central Phuket Foresta from 2k sqm to 8k by 2026, sees daily avg traffic above 50k/d 30% above pre-Covid level, while database of the group’s loyalty program indicated that Central Phuket customers have the highest spending per person among CPN malls nationwide, with wealth segment customers spending up […]
Read More →BA: reported advance booking (May-Dec) +13% yoy, sees 4Q air tix sales +35% yoy while load factor stays above 85% in 2H, firms on 10% FY rev growth t/g. CK: reaffirms 2Q turnaround supported by higher contribution from 3 main project coupled with higher dividend income from TTW, upbeat 3Q earnings from CKP’s hydro pp […]
Read More →ASAP anticipates FY24 turnaround after scaling back rental fleets to 10k vehicles from 20k last year to mitigate impact from heavy depreciation on used car market, diversification to EV dealership business provide cushion. Comment: Shocking…-50% in the fleet? That’s going to hurt the rental market…rental rates are going to go high…(for tourists) CHAYO reported Bt400m […]
Read More →ATP30 sees continued growth momentum in 1Q24, after realizing revenue from 5 new clients with >30 vehicles, 3 E-Bus ready for services, and in talks with several potential clients. M sees 2M24 SSSG negative yoy, margin recover from lower fresh foods costs & costs control, rolls out campaign to boost dine-in upcoming Songkran festive, seeks […]
Read More →AH sees rising opportunity for EV parts orders and Changan dealership shows strong growth, sets Bt800m capex this year. Comment: Sure – but again – total volume growth isn’t there, it’s just replacement for the domestic market. BAFS sets Bt1.2b capex for project to connect pipeline with Thappline in Bang Pa-in, contract by 1H24 and […]
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