Market research on Thai Stocks in the SET Index
EA sets Bt6b capex for expansion, soon to COD lithium ion battery plant 1st phase and electric bus factory, while Amita, a subsidiary in Taiwan, in jv with ITRI research institution to develop solid-state battery. Comment: Good luck, keep up the ridiculous investments that will only pay off if the company gets a concession contract […]
Read More →BPP’s planned investment in 1,000MW gas PP in the US and another large one oversea in a form of JV, with <50% stake, will be concluded in 1H21, a few more clean energy powerplants with 100-200MW capacity planned by end of year. Comment: Bam bam bam, natty gas. Great for the ESG story. But the […]
Read More →BCP sees returning to profitable this year, after oil price and GRM recover, sets 100K bbl/day capacity target and Bt23b capex to expand retail stations by 100 and Intanin coffee by 150, and submits filing for BBGI listing in 2H21. CSS targets FY21 revenue growth >20% driven by telco network installation & maintenance projects, recognition […]
Read More →NOBLE targets launch plan for 11 projects total Bt45b, target topline >Bt11b Comment: And yet we hear they are having to selling off buildings/units to the distressed funds. Then again who cares? They’ll get the capital back, retire the debt and reinvest into a new project in a “better location” PRM anticipates strong OCC on […]
Read More →MGT: allots Bt200m budget for M&A, aiming to branch out from industrial chemical to F&B, pharmaceutical & cosmetics chem solutions eyes 20% revenue growth target. Comment: Why don’t they just say they’ll do cannabis and watch the share price rise 20-30%? MINT: board approved issuance 2 tranches of warrants total 341.26m units to existing holders […]
Read More →Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 18 mn N/a Sell(s) THB 90mn SIMAT – The Vice Chairman sells off a block of shares (~1.90%) Now that earnings season is over, I expect to see more management buying/selling this coming week/month
Read More →AP targets launch plan 34 projects total Bt43b comprise of 30 SDG (Bt 28.8b) & 4 condos (Bt14.2b), target full year sales above Bt35.5b. Comment: Interesting tidbit – demand for low-mid end housing has apparently returned to pre-covid levels, however because thai banks are basing their loan approvals on the past 12 month salaries the […]
Read More →ADB upbeats FY21 outlook from recovery demand for compound plastic beads, adhesives and sealants for med supplies, wire coated, building material and auto. CKP expects 15-30% revenue growth this year, sets Bt2-4b capex for PP. BTS signs Pink Line extension into Muangthong Thani with NBM worth Bt4,230m, with BLAND in for Bt1,250m and the rest […]
Read More →B’s board approved divestment of Bangpakong cargo terminal for Bt75m, aiming to reduce reliance on marine cargo services, shifts focus to logistic business. BGC anticipates FY21 turnaround from larger bottles & containers sales volume from recovery consumption, in talk 3 M&A total Bt2.5b, will wrap up deal in paper container producer capacity 100ktpa before end […]
Read More →ASK announced RO 175.95m shares 2:1 at Bt17/shares for existing holders, XR April 27. Comment: Wow, thats quite substantial, this explains the stock dropping today by ~10%. Then again post recap, it’ll have a cleaner balance sheet, able to expand etc etc, same story different co. BGRIM sets EBITDA margin target at >30% this year, […]
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