AOT to still report net losses this year, after only 19m pax traffic in 7M22, way below 62.13 FY22 target, which soon to be revised lower. Comment: Valued as if Chinese tourists are going to be here in force in 2 months CEYE: content management, digital marketing, on/offline media solutions, Chamni’s Eye, debut IPO 70m […]
Read More →BDMS forms 60:40 jv with COM7 to expand upscale drugstore, offer medicines, med equipment, health tech products, BDMS will get expertise in retail mgt while COM7 expand into new biz in healthcare. Comment: Great move by both parties, but be aware it takes scale and massive scale for this to payoff. 100 stores is nothing. […]
Read More →ASW sets Bt6b revenue target, +20% yoy, Bt10b presales, supported by 7 new projects worth Bt12.4b, and recognitions for Bt7.33b backlog. CHAYO target FY22 revenue growth >25% driven by outstanding Bt80b distressed assets under management, improved cash collection on easing curbs, credits facility for SMEs & franchise operators, upside from AMC ventures with BANK, will […]
Read More →AOT sees 19m passenger arrival for 6M22 (Oct 21 – Mar 22), likely fall short of 60-70m full year target, expects Transport Ministry to approve transfer of 3 airports (Udonthani, Burirum, Krabi) from Department of Airport by end of April. Comment: Still the best monopoly play on the country’s aviation, but….yes…valuations are what they are. […]
Read More →AKR sees 1Q transformer sales +20% yoy driven by renewable & EV chargers expansion, aims to secure 10-15% of Bt2.5b current bidding, target 20-25% revenue growth this year. CPF to list CP Vietnam in Vietnam. CPV generates Bt60-70b revenue p.a., or 20% of revenue, spinning off wud help raise fund for Bt10b chicken complex in […]
Read More →Is the market beginning to price in the increase in interest rates? 10 yr thai gov yield has gone from 2 to 3% this year. Commodity price inflation across the board ruins my thesis of plc’s cutting costs and making greater margins than pre covid. But then we have to throw in the fact that […]
Read More →Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 137 mn THG – Dr Boon still going 8alls to the wall with his purchases. Sell(s) THB 211 mn A5 – This director dumped 2% of total shares. RAM – Stock was pumped from 30 to 60 and then boom this “captain”/director sold his stake. KOOL – The MD has reduced […]
Read More →FPO predicts minimum growth of 3%: Rising production costs limit upside. Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) directorgeneral Pornchai Thiraveja believes the Thai economy will grow by a minimum of 3% this year despite soaring domestic energy and product prices caused by the Russia-Ukraine war. Bangkok Post BOT retains monetary policy: Accommodative approach endures. The central bank […]
Read More →BGRIM said 3,600MW LNG-to-Power in Vietnam may be included in the 8th Power Development in Vietnam, together with 2-3 more with 2,000-3,000MW. Comment: Just look at the power assets that BGRIM is gathering throughout Asia. DMT: Easy Pass smart card established by Express way authority (EXAT) able to access Don Muang tollway from April 23. […]
Read More →CV acquires 60% stake in VN wood pellet manufacturer, DKC Energy Joint Stock Co., to strengthen energy source for renewable portfolio. Comment: How does a wood pellet manufacturer add to a renewable portfolio:? PSL signed agreement with KR client, Pan Ocean, to lease ultra max vessel for 9-11mths at US$35.5k/day. Comment: The smaller drybulk players […]
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