AGE AGE signals a turnaround in coal business, aiming to broaden customer base domestically and internationally. The company expects 3Q15 earnings to be better than Bt34mn made in 1H15, with full-year targeted at Bt100mn backed by better cost control. (Thun Hoon, 25/09/15) Comment: In theory they should only be making a margin on the logistics […]
Read More →AOT AOT says there is no impact from the Chinese yuan depreciation. Growth in Chinese tourist was 10-14% for eight months. (Post Today, 13/08/15) Comment: For once, I concur with this government enterprise. ARROW ARROW reported 2Q15 earnings of Bt56mn (+92%YoY). It plans to pay an interim dividend of Bt0.15/share, XD on Aug 21. It […]
Read More →BEAUTY BEAUTY wound up a road show in London and Edinburgh and response was better than it had expected. It expects 2005 revenue to be higher than Bt1.7bn (20%b growth), benefitting from more stores and new products. (Khao Hoon, 05/08/15) CHO CHO expects to sign a contract for 489 NGV buses with BMTA on Aug 17 after […]
Read More →ACD ACD targets 2015 revenue of Bt800mn with net profit backed by higher property transfers. It is talking to a prospective partner in China to invest in property development at tourist attractions in Thailand. (Khao Hoon, 23/07/15) AOT AOT expects bidding for Suvarnabhumi phase 2 be in February 2016. Total bids are valued at Bt43bn. […]
Read More →Here are the key facts: Come December, Thailand will have more solar power capacity than all of Southeast Asia combined as record sums of money are poured into the sector in the hopes of nurturing a new energy source to help drive the region’s second-biggest economy. Thailand has been shifting from natural gas with once-plentiful […]
Read More →CWT CWT plans to invest in waste power plant, expects to sign PPA next month. It expects 2015 revenue of Bt1.2bn benefitting from cooperation with Japanese partner to expand abroad. (Thun Hoon, 14/07/15) Comment: CWT has been one of those companies that has at times looked quite cheap, but according to long term market investors, […]
Read More →The growth of the renewable sector Thailand has been remarkable to say the least, here are some key facts: The capacity of renewable energy for electricity generation has been rising substantially and is expected to reach a record high of 9,200 megawatts by year-end, according to the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency. As […]
Read More →BTS MRTA plans to negotiate with BTS to operator the Green Line (Bearing-Saput Prakan) rather than putting it up for bidding. (Khao Hoon, 06/07/15) Comment: Well because BTS already operates every other part of the BTS, the question is only down to politics and fee-arrangements now CGS CGS acting as financial advisor for Ankor Kasemkam […]
Read More →ADVANC ADVANC expects to be a leader in broadband business by partnering with TOT; this is expected to be concluded in 3Q15. 2H15 revenue is expected to mark a record high thanks to seasonality. Subsidiary AWN is preparing to participate in the 4G auction. (Thun Hoon, 03/07/15) AIRA AIRA expects 10-20% revenue growth this year, benefitting from […]
Read More →ADVANC ADVANC and TOT plan to invest in mobile-broadband business which is expected to be finalized in 3Q15. ADVANC expects 2H15 revenue to grow 4% which consists of 30% growth from data service revenue. (Khao Hoon, 02/07/15) Comment: I do think this will kill JAS and most likely hurt True substantially as well. AIRA AIRA […]
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