ASK ASK expects 2017 earnings to continue to mark new highs. It targets loan growth of 10-15% brought by loans for trucks. It expects to control NPLs to below 1.9%. It plans expansion. (Thun Hoon, 31/03/17) Comment: What slowdown? What crisis? ASK seems to be ticking along just fine CBG CBG targets 2017 revenue […]
Read More →Well, so much for a speedy push through of infrastructure projects, the government decided to take over the SRT and redo the TOR for the inter-city dual track rail network projects that are worth an estimated ~THB 100 bn. Why? The public reason is to allow smaller firms to participate in the bidding and construction […]
Read More →2S 2S targets steel sales of 180,000 tons/year with an investment budget of about 5% of total assets. It also plans to improve machine efficiency which it expects will boost 1H17 performance. It also plans to expand to CLMV on the back of high demand. (Thun Hoon, 17/02/17) ACAP ACAP posted 2016 revenue of Bt468.8mn, […]
Read More →AIT AIT sets 2016 revenue target growth at 10% from Bt5.1bn in 2015 supported by its backlog of more than Bt3bn and government projects. It plans to start a data center project within 2Q16. (Kao Hoon, 25/03/16) APCO APCO sets 2016 sales target at Bt450 or growth of at least 10% and maintain gross margin […]
Read More →AAV AAV benefits from lower oil prices. It plans to open routes to Luang Prabang and Vientiane in 2Q16. (Khao Hoon, 12/2/16) Comment: Similar to what was said before, AAV should dominate this entire region for LCC’s regardless of market events. ABC ABC expects to turn around this year. It plans to open a luxury […]
Read More →BEM BEM expects to pay dividend this year on the expectation of 40% growth in net profit after the Sri Rat expressway and MRT Purple Line open. It plans to take part in bids for public projects in CBD and outskirts. (Khao Hoon, 06/01/16) Comment: And now the largest infrastructure/transportation play is listed! CI CI […]
Read More →ADVANC ADVANC expects 2Q15 sales to drop more than 10-20% on the slow economy, though internet utilization will still grow. ADVANC says the company is not worried about sales as there are more than 10mn prepaid subscribers who do not register. (Khao Hoon, 07/07/15) Comment: That’s a huge drop for ADVANC. CHO CHO expects to […]
Read More →ABC ABC expects shareholder approval to increase capital and list ABC-W2. The company hopes to use the capital to expand its property business. It has land of over 4,000 rai in Hua Hin. It is ready to push M-Commerce business to be its main source of revenue in the future. (ThunHoon, 23/04/15) Comment: So this […]
Read More →AOT U-Tapao to be developed for commercial use — The Transportation Ministry says that Airportd of Thailand (AOT) and U-Tapao airport will coordinate to develop U-Tapao airport for commercial aircraft and passengers. Currently, U-Tapao airport serves only charter flights with passengers at 100K/year, far below its capacity at 800K/year. They plan to sign an MoU […]
Read More →Here are my thoughts on the above names: Asian Insulators (AI): The recovery in their earnings over the past 3 years have been outstanding, +300% in 2012, +36% last year and 1Q14 was already up +30%. Chularat Hospital (CHG): Potential takeover target for BGH and still a decent performer in the hospital sector Dcon Products […]
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