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AP Backlog Bt28bn, revenue target Bt22bn in 2013 — AP said its backlog is Bt28.353bn and confirms its target revenue of Bt22bn this year. The company is to launch 21 new projects worth Bt23.570bn this year. In 2012, revenues were Bt17.31bn with net profit of Bt2.33bn, a 50% increase YoY. (Khao Hoon, 01/03/13) KBANK Kasikornbank […]
Read More →Dusit International (DTC) has more than 60 years’ experience in the hotel and hospitality field. Founded in 1949 by honorary chairwoman Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui, whose first hotel was The Princess on Bangkok’s Charoen Krung Road, DTC has since acquired a unique portfolio of distinctive hotels in Thailand and abroad. Chanin Donavanik, the managing director and […]
Read More →HYDRO Gets two projects in Myanmar — HYDRO signed for two water treatment projects in Myanmar this year, worth a total of more than Bt1bn. The management is confident that revenues this year will reach Bt1.1bn, up 25% YoY, supported by its current backlog of Bt11bn. The company is also looking to win more projects […]
Read More →CPF Aiming at sales growth of 10-15% annually — CPF aims for sales to reach Bt700bn over the next five years, or to increase 10-15% per year. In 2012 sales reached Bt357.175bn, a 73% rise YoY, with net profit of Bt18.79bn, equating to Bt2.59/share. It will pay a DPS of Bt0.50 on 2H12. (Khao Hoon, […]
Read More →AOT AOT expecting record number of arrivals — AOT estimates the number of passengers passing through Suvarnabhumi this year to reach 50mn, after reaching a record of 170K per day from 150K over the Chinese New Year. It aims to address the airport congestion problem before the completion of Phase 2. (Khao Hoon, 26/02/13) BAY […]
Read More →Notable transaction(s) Buy(s): THB 43mn BGH – No surprise here, I’m still thinking 200+Â Sell(s): THB 268mn AIT – A director decides to take profit, stock has been on a tear over the past 1.5 months PLE – Chairman and Vice Chairman sold off a substantial portion, haven’t seen any news regarding this SCC – […]
Read More →BANPU Buyback boosts Banpu share price – The SET-listed Banpu Plc, ASEAN’s leading coal miner, announced a Bt6.15bn share buyback plan yesterday, a move that rallied its share price after its net profit dropped last year on weakening coal prices. (Bangkok Post, 22/02/13) Comment: While good on a ST basis, it doesn’t cloud the fact […]
Read More →BTS BTS group infrastructure fund on — BTS Group Holdings looks to have cleared the way for a brighter future, with the green light to go ahead with its infrastructure fund and a possible rise in skytrain fares. (The Nation, 21/02/13) Comment: Looks like there’s been some sell on the news, we all know that […]
Read More →For the past few weeks the government has been “pressuring” the BOT to cut rates in the aim of preventing the Thai baht from getting any stronger. We’ve been against this thought as Thailand has so much liquidity flying around as it is and with the Government’s spending coming through next year any further rate […]
Read More →AMATA AMATA to set up property fund this year — AMATA aims to set up a real estate property fund this year. It said sales have grown by 10-20% from last year’s 2,800 rai. It has also secured a backlog of land worth Bt7.6bn, which is expected to be recognized this year. The company will […]
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