BBL BBL redeems Bt20bn subordinated debenture. This reduces its interest expense by Bt4bn. (Khao Hoon, 7/9/17) GLOBAL GLOBAL expects 2H17 earnings to be strong, driven by more customers. It expects 2017 revenue growth of 8%YoY, driven by higher demand. It plans to expand stores in Cambodia. (Thun Hoon, 7/9/17) IVL IVL expects 3Q17 earnings to […]
Read More →CPF CPF expects 2017 sales of Bt56.74bn or 13% growth, after 1H17 earnings grew 11%YoY. It recently launched new ads to attract the new generation. (Khao Hoon, 6/9/17) KSL KSL to join SPP Hybrid Firm bidding. The project capacity is 20MW. It expects to book extra revenue in 4Q17 from its joint venture with BCP. […]
Read More →CPN CPN revised up 2017 revenue growth target to 6% from 6-8% to reflect improved department store operations. It says it will sell a condominium project worth Bt2bn and open two new department stores. (Khao Hoon, 21/8/17) Comment: It does show that SSSG isn’t what it used to be for CPN EA EA says 3Q17 […]
Read More →AAV AAV is opening a short training course for aircraft maintenance personnel in its effort to emphasize its human resources. ( Thun Hoon, 4/7/17) AP AP boasts presales of Bt15bn YTD and expects Bt26bn for the year. The company is about to launch TWO new condominium projects worth Bt12.4bn in 2H17. Revenue is expected to […]
Read More →BA BA expects 2H17 to be supported by tourism recovery. The company is going ahead with its new flight routes. It expects to get the EIA approval for the expansion of the Samui Airport to increase the number of flights to 70 per day in 3Q17. It is also benefiting from the kitchen expansion at […]
Read More →FTSE rebalancing: rebalancing will happen during the close of today. These are the changes… FTSE Large-Cap = No changes. FTSE Mid-Cap = Add: EA, BPP, TPIPP, KSL, VNT, WHAUP // No deletions FTSE Small-Cap = Add: ORI, CMR, SQ, LANNA, TNR, FN, GLANDRT, UTP, MACO, CTW, TKS // Delete: VNT (move to mid-cap), CRANE (move […]
Read More →ASP ASP will finalize in venture capital investment in Israel in June. The investment budget is expected to be US$1-2mn. It expects 2Q17 revenue to be higher QoQ, as it is the underwriter of several IPOs. (Thun Hoon, 1/6/17) BCP BCP expects 2017 EBITDA to grow above 20% after 1Q17 earnings were better than expected. […]
Read More →AH AH will invest Bt3.52bn to take 25% of Sakthi Global Auto Holdings Limited (SGAH). Funding will come from US$25mn in cash and US$75mn in loans from financial institutions. After the purchase, SGAH will undergo restructuring. (Kao Hoon 26/05/17) Comment: I hope that it won’t be a mess of an acquisition like the KPN purchase […]
Read More →Notable Transactions Buy(s) WHAUP – Rather significant buys from the founders of WHA ICC – Woah! A transaction in this relic! Rather interestingly their earnings have recovered over the past 3 years. Could there finally be positive developments @ ICC? Sell(s) ECL – Strange little leasing company
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