AMATA AMATA sees signs of resumption of foreign investment in Thailand due to easing of the political situation and approvals by the BoI, expected to appeal to European, American, and Chinese investors. It is negotiating to buy 700-800 rai in Amata Nakorn and Amata City industrial estates. It is also waiting for a new government […]
Read More →GOLD Golden Land cranks up outlook – GOLD has increased its housing sales and revenue forecasts by 36% and 16%, respectively, citing improved sentiment in the low-rise housing market. Saenphin Sukhee, managing director for residential development, said Golden Land raised its 2014 sales target to Bt3bn from Bt2.2bn earlier as housing demand in the low-rise […]
Read More →CENTEL CENTEL expects flat performance in 2Q14 from 1Q14. Although this is its low season, it expects bookings to recover. Net margin for each business is expected to expand. It is confident that total revenue will reach target of Bt19bn. (Tun Hoon, 16/06/14) Comment: CENTEL still a 2nd rate version of MINT, its food business […]
Read More →AIT AIT expects revenue to be in line with forecast at Bt6.2bn as it has managed to convert Bt3.75bn of its backlog into revenue. The company is waiting on additional projects worth Bt720mn, with plans to bid for another Bt8.09bn. Management said it has no concern over 2015 as the NCPO is working to stimulate […]
Read More →BLAND BLAND will book extra profit of Bt3.8bn in two quarters after expiration of the court case allowed it to reverse provisions. This will push 1Q14 net profit up YoY. Dividend per share is expected at Bt0.03-0.04. (Khao Hoon, 21/04/14) Comment: This + its REIT has both already been priced into the stock price CHO […]
Read More →CHO CHO reports more than Bt1bn in backlog and will sign a contract for a Bt700mn new job. It expects earnings for 1Q14 to continue to be strong and revenues this year to grow by at least 15%. (Khao Hoon, 20/03/14) Comment: A unique business here as they build niche trucks/vehicles and ships of all […]
Read More →CPN CPN invests Bt50mn in “CPN the Great Chinese New Year 2014” campaign. It hopes to stimulate consumption and aims shoppers growing 10-20%. (Khao Hoon, 23/1/14) Comment: This company has grown with Thailand’s upcountry growth in the past few years, I can’t really believe rumours that they are supporting the protests at all. GLAND GLAND […]
Read More →AAV Feeling the pinch — AAV says that the political head is impacting its operations and it will monitor the situation closely. It expects the political situation to ease in 2Q14, after which tourism will recover. It continues to focus on China destinations and Air Asia X to generate revenue. (Tun Hoon, 07/01/14) Comment: We’ve […]
Read More →BMCL MRTA not to take rights — The MRTA board decided that it will not take its rights in BMCL’s capital increase and will allow its holdings to be diluted to 14%. MRTA’s CFO and financial advisors said that the decision will have no impact on the company’s management as it already holds the concession. […]
Read More →ADVANC AIS introduces celebrities app for new revenue – Mobile leader Advanced Info Service (AIS) is extending its chargeable mobile content service in a drive to boost the strength of its non-voice business and increase revenue. The company launched yesterday what it calls a celebrities app, dubbed the first time in the mobile industry brand […]
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