TET: Please explain the history of MM. MM has a very interesting background and the brands have gone through 3 different ownerships before settling with MM. I joined the organization in 2003 where Au Bon Pain was in the initial stages of expansion and Dunkin’ Donuts was a dying brand with the stores and the […]
Read More →ANAN plans 4 condo pj worth Bt13b, hoping to boost presales during 4Q, after securing Bt15b during 9M19. Comment: Presale #’s aren’t driven this name anymore, no one seems to believe that the real estate players can deliver transfer. AP said 9M19 presales stood at Bt28.56b, or 70% of Bt41.8b FY19 t/g, to introduce 8 […]
Read More →AWC to be added to FTSE All World at close of Oct 17, estimated inflows of $48m, Kao Hoon. Comment: Just funnymentals here. KBANK appointed Kattiya Indaravijaya to succeed outgoing CEO Banthoon Lamsam, who becomes chairman in a reorganization after FY20 AGM. NOBLE founder, Kitti Thanakitamnuay, sold remaining 17.66% (80.593m shrs) at Bt22.82 to Crowne […]
Read More →Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 2 bn NOBLE – The two new big boys buy control from Kitti. CGH – Share swap amongst family members PSTC – The Chairman buys again Sell(s) THB 887mn CGH – See above NOBLE – I suppose the two new big boys had to raise some cash? JKN – Despite his/her […]
Read More →BA may pay special dividend in 3Q, having booked extra gains, yet operation remained sluggish from higher competitions and strong THB. BAY revamps app, U-Choose, to accommodate digital lending, online deposit and e-market place, kick-off services on November. BGRIM reassures solid 4Q from absence of maintenance shutdown and additional capacity from 3 solar projects combined […]
Read More →ASIAN: upbeat 2H earnings from strong pet food sales vol in China following acquisitions of Shangdone Thaiya Meisi Pet foods in 2Q, firms on Bt 10b FY19 revenue target, 10-12% GPM Comment: If thats the case and this is a sustainable contract then perhaps there is something interesting here. Telcos regulator, NBTC, terminates 3 government […]
Read More →NBTC amends TV ratings rule : The broadcasting regulator has amended its rule governing the process of seeking a body to run TV viewership ratings after it was blamed for favouring a particular organisation. Bangkok Post State maintains B1,000 handout quota at 10m : The government will not allow registration for the 1,000-baht cash giveaway […]
Read More →ADVANC may report strong 3Q, the highest Q in 3 years, up 29% yoy to Bt8.8b, Tabloid. Comment: At the end of the day its just a financial #’s game AMATA upbeats IE land sales momentum as trade war persists, 400 acres out of total 4,400 acres landbank in EEC area ready for quick start […]
Read More →AKR JV partner to invest 20mw solar projects in Vietnam, seeks to expand solar panel & transformer sales abroad, will bid 2 projects from authority worth Bt4.5b expects to win at least 10-15% of total. AP to start transferring Bt7.9b “LIFE One Wireless” this month, after 100% sold out. Comment: It will be interesting if […]
Read More →AWC’s retail portions were fully subscribed and Institutional portion is expected to be snapped up during October 1-3 as well, tentative trading sets for October 10. Comment: I doubt you’ll see big numbers on the first day for AWC, its a massive IPO… BAY will apply 70% DSR on personal loans and credit card applicants […]
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