Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 91 mn GUNKUL – The assistant MD buys THB 51 mn worth of shares, a week before 2Q #’s are announced..(just out and earnings were up 70% YoY on a Q basis, however 50% down on 1H comp) IFEC – The “spouse” of the CEO is dumping warrants and buying shares, […]
Read More →ADVANC ADVANC expects to report 2Q15 net profit of Bt9.1bn which will raise 1H15 earnings to Bt19bn. It expects to pay an interim dividend of Bt6.57/share (2.8% yield). It expects to gain benefit from the 4G auction that will be held before the end of this year. (Khao Hoon, 03/08/15) Comment: Perhaps still the only […]
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 →AAV AAV has no impact from China stock market woes. It is ready to open four new routes from U-Tapao and Don Muang to various cities China in 4Q15. It is confident that 2H15 will be robust supported by a 14.5mn passengers. (Kao Hoon, 13/7/15) Comment: The stock market in China naturally doesn’t have any impact on […]
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 →AQ AQ says AQ Aria Asoke, valued at 1.6bn, sold out within 1 week after launch. It plans to launch new projects focused on single detached houses and townhomes. (Khao Hoon, 08/07/15) Comment: Location is still the most important part of property regardless of the brand name, AQ has done a decent job getting its […]
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 […]
Read More →ADVANC ADVANC is the number 1 candidate for 4G auction. It expects 2Q15 earnings of Bt9.2bn (9% growth). ADVANC is a high dividend stock compared to its peers. (Thun Hoon, 30/06/15) Comment: ADVANC needs the 4G spectrum more than any other operator out there. AOT AOT is budgeting Bt13-14bn to developing Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueng airports […]
Read More →AAV Management is confident there is no impact from ICAO. There is no suspension for any AAV scheduled flights with regards to the ICAO issue. (Thun Hoon, 24/06/15) Comment: AAV’s core growth market is China, as long as China is ok then it doesn’t matter what ICAO says. AIRA AIRA shareholders approved raising capital by 3,160 […]
Read More →ABICO ABICO expects 2Q15 profit to be good, benefitting from increasing in international customer base. It says 68% capacity is enough for handling the new orders. It does not have any investment plan. (Thun Hoon, 18/06/15) Comment: An interesting holdco with a stake in MALEE, now the question is how do value a cow? (they […]
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