Market research on Thai Stocks in the SET Index
BAM may book Bt5.9b tax gain (DTA) this year, boosting overall net profit to Bt10b this year, Tabloid. Comment: This was supposed to be done in 4Q19, much to the surprise of all the IPO investors it didn’t happen BCP shuts refinery’s canteen for 14 days aft discovered QC inspector infected Covid-19, arranges big cleaning […]
Read More →BBL shareholders approve the acquisition of PT Bank Permata TBK It’s going ahead – Shareholders have approved approved its plan to acquire all the shares in PT Bank Permata Tbk (BNLI). The deal is now expected to close in 2020 after BBL completes the transaction with Standard Chartered and PT Astra to acquire their combined 89.12% […]
Read More →ADVANC’s granted 5G certified operator from GSMA, the 1st and sole operator in Thailand. BANPU sets $600m 5-year capex for gas and renewable energy. Comment: I question this investment strategy….maybe because I just want to find a pure coal player… BGC sees strong bottles order yesterday as demand for exports to US & India grow […]
Read More →AOT admits covid-19 is the biggest challenge it’s ever faced, worst case would see net profit dropping to Bt10b vs Bt22.11b consensus. Comment: Risk happens fast. Best time to fly still. BJCHI signs 2 contracts worth Bt880m in AU. CP Group lands $10b Tesco deal, but needs approval from Office of Trade Competition Commission (OTCC), […]
Read More →BAY expects 1Q loan growth shrink more than 10% yoy, sees sharp declines in new home sales, roll-out refinance package to draw mortgage clients. Comment: 1Q20 is a recession quarter, 2Q20 is still up in the air, 2H20 is, I suspect, a recovery period, and 1Q21 everyone will look amazing compared to the year before […]
Read More →Notable Transactions Note: The buying by directors/management has started post FY19 announcements, expect to see this continue. Buy(s) THB 149 mn EA – A director buys a chunk. Sell(s) THB 71 mn BDMS – A sale to whom? It’s a decent size
Read More →AAV urges govt to roll out rescue package to save operation costs of airlines and tourism operators aside from tourism promo campaign as virus persist. Comment: Not sure why a private company should rely upon a government bailout… BCPG expects FY20-25 EBITDA growth above 75% driven by contribution of 2 power projects in Laos combined […]
Read More →CPF to set up shrimp farm in the U.S. to reduce logistic costs and tax barrier. FSMART to add 2,000 top-up machines and 4,000 vending machines this year, to start distribution biz and car title loans. Comment: Well there we go, more ways for low income earners to mortgage their future. LANNA buys RDF fuel […]
Read More →APCO target 70% revenue growth this year driven by sales of medical supplies on the back of Covid-19. Comment: TQM seems to be the name that the retail market has liked for this. BAY sees heavy debt load on GEN Z new grads age 21-24, stringent on consumer credits to curb NPLs Comment: I think […]
Read More →ADVANC launches commercial 5G on mobile phone, the 1st in Asean, offers 5G roaming in Switzerland and UAE. Upbeat outlook from strong data traffic as demand for work from home, allots Bt15b capex to expand network. Comment: I’m hearing the same questions today about 5G as I heard about 3G and 4G. “Whats the point […]
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