BIZ signed contract of linear accelerator (LINAC) cancer treatment machine with 2 hospitals combined worth Bt520m. CBG anticipates 2Q revenue tops 2 year high, supported by larger energy drink market share at 24% 2QTD vs 20% at the beginning of year, wider margin supported by new canning unit, economy of scales, lower raw material costs, […]

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AAV: launches new route from KL to Chiang Rai northern TH, with 3 weekly flights starting Nov 2. BCPG: is expected to book Bt2.3b gains in 2Q from disposal of Bt10.37b Japan solar project to Denmark-based renewable co., Obton. CBG: reaffirms solid 2Q from robust domestic sales growth supported by market-share gains after competitor raised […]

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BTW: wins EPC contract for Green Methanol plant in NEOM project Saudi Arabia valued at Bt 444m. CBG: reached agreement with English Football League to extend sponsorship of Carabao Cup for the next 3 years for GBP 18m (Bt 800m). Comment: Well, why not, it does give them global coverage… GULF: signed solar PPA with […]

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A (sort of) New SET calculation After years of sitting on their butts the exalted individuals that are running the SET have instead of deciding to fix the free float requirements of joining the SET50 (hello DELTA), instead they are going to launch a brand spanking index that will take into account the free float […]

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BTS: begins trial run of 34.5km MRT pink line (30 stations), t/g cod in Nov. Comment: This won’t add much to BTS’s bottom line nor value directly, however take into account that they’ll now own the skies around Bangkok and then what can the BMA do? They’ll have no choice but to extend to the […]

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CBG: convenience store unit, CJ Express, postpone listing from prior schedule on 2H23 to next 1-2 years, Daily news. Comment: Ouch, does this imply that upcountry spending is far worse than we know? EGCO in collaboration with BoCo Rock Windfarm, a unit of Mitsubishi, to produce hydrogen from power plant with 113MW capacity. BoCo’s current […]

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ACE signed 2 waste power PPA combined 15.75mw. AMATA mulls listing utilities services business, Amata Strategic Holding 1, under restructuring plan, will offer no more than 30% of paid-up and list on SET. Comment: It’s a great CF business here… CBG anticipates meaningful turnaround 2Q supported by lower aluminum & energy costs, improved energy drink […]

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ADVANC sets 4-6% EBITDA growth target, excluding 3BB, expects virtual banking license by 2Q23. Comment: They should exclude 3bb as they can’t pay on time.. BCH reaffirms Bt13b full year revenue target driven by higher IPD & OPD traffic yoy, larger contribution from international patients via 3 hospitals in Chiangrai province due to PM 2.5 […]

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AOT sees turnaround in profit in 1Q23 (ending Dec 22), as pax recovered to 70% to 270K/day. BCP sees continued growth in EBITDA, supported by BCPG-OKEA expansions, sets Bt45.6b capex, expects strong 4Q on seasonal. CBG mulls listing convenience store subsidiary, CJ Express, as soon as next year, aims to raise US$500m for stores expansion. […]

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BAM scraps plan to establish distressed assets management jv with finance institution this year as banks delay write-off, Dailynews. Comment: There’s only one financial institution this quasi-SOE could JV with and that’s KTB, another quasi-SOE. CBG anticipates turnaround from 4Q onward after hurt by shrinking margin from high aluminum price, mulls adding more energy drinks […]

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