BEM MRTA board approved hiring BEM to install a system at Taopoon-Bang Sue station for Bt63mn. It expects to sign the contract in September and finish the project within March 2017. It plans to negotiate with BEM to operate the Blue Line until 2042. (Kao Hoon, 03/08/16) BCP BCP negotiating with Indonesian partner to set […]
Read More →ANAN ANAN will hold a roadshow in Singapore. It targets 2016 revenue of Bt15.6bn thanks to high demand. It plans to launch Bt18.7bn in new projects, raising its backlog from Bt38.5bn and covering revenue through 2017. (Thun Hoon, 07/06/16) Comment: Perhaps the hardest hit name post the draft bill re property BCH BCH expects […]
Read More →ACAP ACAP expects 1Q16 net profit to back to black and stay there for the remainder of this year. It expects to wipe out retained losses this year. It expects to make a decision on the credit card business with foreign partners by mid-2016. (Khao Hoon, 21/03/16) Comment: Given that the credit card business is […]
Read More →ADVANC AIS asked to review plan to use Jas spectrum for its 2G customers — THE NATIONAL Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) yesterday asked Advanced Info Service (AIS)to review its plan to protect its 2G subscribers in the part related to Jas Mobile Broadband (JASMBB),citing that the existing plan could not be allowed. (The Nation, […]
Read More →CENTEL CENTEL plans to acquire an international food company. It expects the deal to be finalized by 4Q16. It targets 2016 revenue to grow 10% backed by growth in online business. (Thun Hoon, 20/01/16) Comment: Well the EVP must be very happy because he has only talked about doing acquisitions for the past few years […]
Read More →ACC ACC plans to take over a 5.5MW solar farm, valued at Bt320mn. It expects this to contribute Bt33mn net profit/year. It plans to issue warrants at a ratio of 4 shares per warrant. Management says it plans to focus on alternative energy business. (Thun Hoon, 12/01/16) Comment: Thats a fairly decent valuation given that […]
Read More →ADVANC Advanced Wireless Network (AWN) paid Bt20.493 billion to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) yesterday as the first installment of the 1,800MHz license upfront fee. (Khao Hoon, 25/11/15) Comment: And TRUE hadn’t paid their first part yet. Surprised much? Eyes are now fully focused on the remaining 900 MHz that should be up […]
Read More →AJD AJD reported 9M15 net profit of Bt25.64mn (+1,007%YoY) thanks to high sales of set-top boxes and electric appliances. It expects 4Q15 earnings to be good on seasonality and online topup machines. 2016 performance is expected to grow significantly. (Thun Hoon, 18/11/15) BJCHI BJCHI expects 4Q15 earnings to be highest. It expects to book Bt1.7bn […]
Read More →MSCI’s latest review of indices was announced during the week and here are the key details: Effective date: December 1, 2015 MSCI Thailand Index – None MSCI GLOBAL SMALL CAP INDEXES – Thailand (+5 / -8) Additions: GPSC, IMPACT, PLAT, TIPCO, VNG Deletions: DSGT, LOXLEY, MBK, MONO, NOK, PCSGH, PTL, SIM
Read More →AOT AOT expects passengers of 89mn (+25%) in the first ten months of the year, implying there has been no impact from the bomb. (Khao Hoon, 02/09/15) Comment: There is an impact, but with the continued increase of mainland visitors (25% of all tourists), it’s incredibly minimal, by year end things will be back to […]
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