ASIAN ASIAN management expects a 2Q18 earnings turnaround supported by strong order flows, a new production line and baht depreciation against the US dollar. The company has Bt1bn budgeted for M&A for business expansion and long-term growth. Its dog and cat food under the new “Maria” brand is expected to bring Bt100mn in revenue next […]

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Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 1.2 bn SUPER – Share buying between the major shareholders SAWAD – 1Q18 showed a doubling of NPL’s to 8%, but the owners don’t seem fussed by this buyback DDD – Rather expensive beauty product player, stock is now down 20% from the IPO but the founder is buying Sell(s) THB […]

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Excise tax collection on alcohol was short of the government target in FY7M18 (Oct 17-Apr 18). This was due mainly to the lower alcohol consumption despite the long holiday in April. Government campaigns and controlled zoning also help reduced alcohol consumption. ( Daily News, 14 / 5 / 18 ) Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN) […]

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