EFORL EFORL shareholders approved a capital increase via private placement of 16,108mn shares to a group of investors led by Mr. Vichai Tongtang. The funds of Bt644mn will be used to expand its medical equipment business for cosmetic surgery. (Kao Hoon, 22/5/18) Comment: Well done that’s changing the story of this holding co JWD JWD […]
Read More →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 […]
Read More →Same story week in week out but with an added bonus now of the hospital sector waking up post great 1Q18 #’s
Read More →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 […]
Read More →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) […]
Read More →ANAN ANAN expects transfers will increase in 2Q18 as Ashton Asoke project worth Bt6.7bn has started transfers. The company is going to launch three new projects worth Bt8.047bn and targets to achieve revenue of Bt38bn. (Kao Hoon, 18/5/18) Comment: But this hasn’t been official yet hence the volatility in the share price in the past […]
Read More →BSM BSM’s earnings in 1Q18 improved significantly, up 115.6% YoY, supported by strong performance of its hospital segment. The company targets revenue for 2018 at a record high of Bt800mn. It will expand to the property development business. (Thun Hoon, 17/5/18) Comment: They’ve been quiet for some time. Wondering if this is going to be […]
Read More →ADVANC ADVANC expects the strong earnings momentum to carry into 2Q18 driven by the ongoing popularity of the Internet on both mobile and fixed broadband. The firm also plans to delist CSL within July. For the whole year, the firm sticks with its revenue growth guidance of 7-8%. The investment in 4G network will be […]
Read More →Hot off the presses! The following are changes in constituents will take place as of the close of May 31, 2018: MSCI GLOBAL STANDARD INDEX (+1) LH (-2) KCE, SCC-F MSCI GLOBAL SMALL CAP INDEX (+6) DDD, KCE, MONO, PRM, THG, TPIPL (-9) BIG, EASTW, FSMART, GL, KTC, LHFG, MALEE, SAMART, TSE
Read More →AAV AAV expects to finalize with a European partner to invest in MRO at U-Tapao Airport. The project value is Bt1.5bn. The company expects to serve more than 200 aircraft and plans to invest in a pilot and crew training center. The company targets earnings to hit a new high after the strong 1Q18 earnings […]
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