BAFS signs JV OR to establish Global Aero Associates to expand jet fuel services in U-Ta-Pao airport EEC, target cod FY25. Comment: Just imagine the scenario in 5-10 years. Don Muang booming, Suvarnabhumi booming, and U-ta-pao benefiting from the EEC and growth of the Eastern Seaboard region. And then figure out what you would pay […]
Read More →BGC anticipates 2H turnaround from higher bottle/flexible/paper packaging sales on improved consumption/holiday season, allots Bt176m budget to up flexible packaging capacity to 50m sq.m p.a. to tap in food & pharma segment. IVL to acquire Brazil’s Oxiteno from Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. for $1.3b, to be completed by 1Q 2022. Oxiteno is a leading integrated surfactants […]
Read More →AKR will bid for govt infra procurement projects total Bt3b in 2H, aims to secure at least 10% of total bidding, sees demand for transformer remained strong from powerplants expansion, Bt300m backlog to realize this year. BBL’s accelerating NPA sales to tackle NPLs in 2H. Comment: BBL’s senior management doesn’t bother to get onto Zoom […]
Read More →BA anticipates it will not return to profit until 2024, though it sees investment opportunities in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services in the EEC for long term growth. Comment: MRO services are a great money maker at scale. The question is whether Thailand will be considered competitive when compared to Singapore and the Philippines. […]
Read More →EA sets Bt6b capex for expansion, soon to COD lithium ion battery plant 1st phase and electric bus factory, while Amita, a subsidiary in Taiwan, in jv with ITRI research institution to develop solid-state battery. Comment: Good luck, keep up the ridiculous investments that will only pay off if the company gets a concession contract […]
Read More →CBG anticipates wider margins this year from full year contribution of new canning plant, improved econ of scale from larger OEM bottling orders, will add 1 new functional drink under C+Lock range, package subsidiary, APM, to cod paper containers 1Q21. CHO signs MOU with Thailand London taxi operator, Asia Cab, to jointly develop PEV and […]
Read More →AP: local fund, KSAM, cuts holding by 0.1724% to 4.8731% of total outstanding on Monday (November 16), SEC filing. ASIAN sees positive earnings momentum carrying thru FY21 after reducing reliance on frozen seafood, branching out to pet food, pre-cooked and ready meal, seeks M&A logistics & pet food producer to support group business. Comment: Lockdown’s […]
Read More →CPALL sets to boost overall 7-11 stores to 13,000 by next year. CPN sets Bt400m promo budget to boost traffic in malls by 20%, hoping that overall this year would be close to 95%. MAJOR may see recovery in 4Q on cost control, and turn profitable again next year from lineup of blockbuster films throughout […]
Read More →ASIAN: expects windfall from new wave of Covid as social distancing, travel restrictions and curfew abroad trigger restocking of canned food, read-meal & pet food. Comment: It’s their pet food business that has been driving ASIAN for the past 1-2 years. Something I’ve missed out on. *smash head against the wall* BDMS: sees strong advance […]
Read More →ALT upbeats future earnings after branching out from telcos network infra business to traffic management software, sees increasing demand for automatic number plate recognition for parking-lot & traffic monitoring, eyes 500 licenses sold by end of 1H21. AUCT anticipates solid 4Q after raised entry fee on vehicles enter the auction from Bt8k to 9k/unit, improved […]
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