Market research on Thai Stocks in the SET Index
According to Bloomberg, Thailand still ranks as the #1 destination for Medical tourism… Source: Bloomberg … a quick look at Bumrumgrad Hospital (ticker: BH) revenue contribution for the past 2 fiscal years demonstrates how important medical tourism is to the hospital industry here in Thailand. Source: Bumrumgrad Hospital 4Q12 Report
Read More →Notable Transactions Buy(s): THB 194 mn GFM – Continuation of a shift within the family holdings PPP – Hmmm..the chairman/CEO purchases nearly THB 50mn worth of shares Sell(s) THB 93 mn GFM – See above SIM – President sells THB 24.5 mn worth of shares, well SIM has been trading as high as 75x P/E, […]
Read More →Amata: Still confident of EIA backing. Amata Corporation is confident the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for its 3,500-rai expansion at Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate will be approved this year, ending a long dispute with communities. The company maintains the land sales target of 3,000 rai in 2013, up from 2,800 rai last year. (Source: Bangkok […]
Read More →AMATA Amata expands industrial estates as Chinese flock in – Amata Corp, Thailand’s major developer and manager of factory estates, is set to expand its industrial zones to cater to Chinese investors, who are expected to set up 300 to 500 plants in its zones in the next five years. (The Nation, 03/07/13) Comment: Well […]
Read More →Notable Transactions: Buy(s): THB 381 mn BLAND – K. Anantttttt is back in the fold GFM – This seems to be a continuation of a shift of ownership between family members MAJOR – Quite interesting, it isn’t often to see K. Vichai buy shares in MAJOR and this despite the fact its not trading that […]
Read More →AOT: Expects good earnings. Airports of Thailand (AOT) expects arrivals to grow 19% this year to 85m. The company also expects 2H13 earnings to show strong yoy growth on the back of the absence of forex loss. This is because the company has swapped its yen loan to baht (worth Bt10b). (Source: Khao Hoon) Comment: […]
Read More →CPF CPF slashes 5-year investment plan — CPF plans to slash its five-year investment budget by a third to US$1.6bn and pare back revenue targets, as its foreign farms are performing below expectations. It will also cut its revenue growth target to an average of 10% over the next five years from its earlier goal […]
Read More →CKP: To delay IPO. CK Power will delay its IPO date from 26-28 June to 3-5 July. The company plans to sell 220m shares during the IPO at around Bt12-15 apiece. Of the total IPO shares, 180m shares will be newly issued and 40m shares will come from existing shareholders. (Source: Khao Hoon) Comment: This […]
Read More →ADVANC AIS to bring curtain down on 2G service — ADVANC plans to end 2G mobile service after its concession expires in 2015, say executive chairman Somprasong. (Bangkok Post, 24/06/13) Comment: Welcome to the world of tomorrow! Mitsubishi: In talks to buy BAY. Japanese Mitsubishi UFJ is reported to be in the final stages of […]
Read More →MCOT MCOT: In digital TV deal. MCOT has reached an agreement with CAT Telecom to use its telecom infrastructure across the country as gap fillers to supplement its upcoming digital TV broadcasting services from its 140 existing broadcasting sites. This will help the company to expand its digital terrestrial TV network in the country as […]
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