Market research on Thai Stocks in the SET Index
AOT New taxiway: concrete, not asphalt — The CEO of AOT said that the company plans to instead use concrete instead of asphalt for the taxiway for Suvarnabhumi airport. It believes the cost will be lower, and it will save on maintenance costs. Management admits to an ongoing problem of water damage on the asphalt […]
Read More →BBL Management says 1Q14 loan growth was slightly negative consistent with the slowing economy. Loan growth is expected to be positive in 2Q14 and 5% in 2014. It expects Thai GDP growth of 3% YoY, supported by exports. (Khao Hoon, 16/4/14) Comment: Every bank will have poor loan growth in the 1Q14, question is how […]
Read More →Notable Transactions Buy(s) EFORL – The chairman purchases THB 47.6 mn in this recent backdoor listing Sell(s) N/A
Read More →OfficeMate Plc (OFM) is a distributor of office supplies that uses an omni-channel model and an e-commerce company managing the OfficeMate.co.th, Central.co.th and Robinson.co.th websites. OFM listed on the Market for Alternative Investment in 2010 and joined the SET in January 2013 after Central Retail Corporation (CRC) acquired a major stake in the business. Chief executive […]
Read More →ANAN Ananda scales back condo advertising – The SET-listed Ananda Development Plc (ANAN) has capped spending on marketing and advertising at 2.5% of sales, down from 4% last year, as the political turmoil looks set to dampen condo-buying sentiment throughout 2014. (Bangkok Post, 11/04/14) Comment: The pullback in advertising has been throughout all of Bangkok, […]
Read More →BAY BAY expects loan growth of 7-9% YoY in 2014 from 13.7% YoY in 2013. It cut its 2014 NPL target to 2.5% after 2.67% in 2013. It says the Japanese hold a 72% stake and the M&A process will be complete in 2014. (Khao Hoon, 10/04/14) Comment: Still decent numbers coming out of Thai […]
Read More →CIMBT CIMBT focuses on investment – First-quarter retail deposit growth at CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) was flat year-on-year, reinforcing signs of a tepid economy and a drying up of individual liquidity. Given the lower deposit growth target, CIMBT has focused on investment products including debentures, derivatives and fixed-income and equity funds. It plans to mobilize […]
Read More →AOT Management expects 2014 passenger growth of 7.35%, down from prior estimate of 10%due to the slowed economy, political situation and lower Chinese tourism.(Khao Sod, 08/04/14) Comment: This silly country will still continue to perform well regardless of all the rubbish it creates for itself. GUNKUL GUNKUL continues to install solar rooftop after bidding for […]
Read More →Notable Transactions Buy(s) GEL – A turnaround story if the company receives new civil construction works. Perhaps the Chairman of the ExCom knows something if he buys nearly THB 70 mn worth of shares Sell(s) BGH – A major sell by K. Wichai (however he did just receive a transfer of 50 mn shares)
Read More →So the automotive industry in Thailand is dying? Well the largest automotive car maker in Europe, Volkswagen, has recently applied to set up its first plant in Thailnd under the government scheme that requires car makers to invest at least THB 6.5 bn and that annual production must reach 100,000 cars in the fourth year […]
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