DoubleLine has come out with their latest quarterly commentary and given that they are the largest bond house in the world is worth a read. In the quarterly letter a lot spoken is things that we already know i.e. USD strength, China etc..but it’s just interesting to note their viewpoints on high yield debt, other […]
Read More →The funniest scene emerged at NMG’s AGM yesterday where police were called in to prevent a portion of shareholders, specifically the SLC group, or News Network as they now call themselves, from entering the AGM. This sparked chaos in front of the meeting room as the angry shareholders tried to break into the room. This […]
Read More →AIT AIT announced 2H14 dividend of Bt1.1/share (XD on April 21), after record-high net profit of Bt658.56 mn (+16.26%) in 2014 and revenue of Bt6.65bn. It has backlog of Bt1.487bn, part of which will be realized this year. (Khao Hoon, 23/02/15) BGT BGT plans to expand into ASEAN markets via agents or setting up joint […]
Read More →AOT New entity for duty-free – perhaps. The Minister of Transportation met with management of Korea’s Lotte, which wants to run a duty free business at Thailand’s airports and in towns. The Thai government is promoting fair competition in the duty-free business, but has to study conditions with King Power Duty Co., who has the […]
Read More →BTS Confirmed for O&M on South Green Line — Minister of Transportation Prachin has confirmed that BTS will obtain the O&M contract for South Green Line worth Bt9.1bn. BTS management met the minister to discuss the project and expects the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand to conclude the details in January 2015. (Kao Hoon, […]
Read More →CBG CBG closed at Bt32.50/share, above its IPO price of Bt28/share. The company plans to lead the energy drink market within five years and expects revenue of Bt10bn in 2017. (Kao Hoon, 24/11/14) Comment: We still think its going to trade in a similar manner to ICHI for the next few months CHO CHO reports […]
Read More →BJC Berli Jucker introduces direct sales, e-commerce – Berli Jucker Plc (BJC), the SET-listed trading and retail company owned by billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, is expanding its product sales and distribution to include direct sales and e-commerce channels after facing tough modern trade competition. (Bangkok Post, 22/09/14) Comment: Overall a small impact on their total numbers […]
Read More →ADVANC ADVANC building up 3G network. It will bring total stations to 20,000 in 2014 from the current 19,000. It plans to set up 3,000 small cells nationwide in 2014 from currently 300 to support data usage. (Kao Hoon, 01/09/14) AMATA Amata well positioned to tap into AEC potential – With the formation of the […]
Read More →CPF CPF plans to expand into food business in Australia. CPF targets 500 chain restaurant branches, and also looks to sell its ready made meals, which it believes has strong potential. The management estimates CAPEX in the range of AU$200mn spread over five years. (Kao Hoon, 23/07/14) Comment: CPF is continuing on their mission to […]
Read More →AMATA AMATA says 1Q14 investment slowed due to political instability. It expects investment to return once calm is restored. It is negotiating with 7-8 foreign investors. (Khao Hoon, 01/04/14) Comment: Not much of a surprise here, but its good value still @ these prices. AOT AoT banks on ‘airport city’ plan to boost revenue – […]
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