AGE targets Bt500m new loans from backhoe & trailer hire-purchase, to diversify earnings from coal trading & logistic business, capitalize on existing drivers who have good track record & credit score from subsidiary, AGE Transport. Comment: Coal prices have dropped from their peak by -60%, but are still 2x from pre c-19 levels, plus age […]
Read More →ADVANC said testing of 5G CA (carrier aggression) tech on its full bandwidth of 100MHz in the band of 2600MHz and 1200MHz of the 26 GHz band has achieved 5G download speeds of 22.01 gigabits per sec (Gbps) and max upload speeds of 4.4 Gbps, representing a global first. BRI revealed FY23 launch plan total […]
Read More →ASW plans 12 new projects worth Bt22.5b, sets Bt15b presales target and Bt7.2b revenue, Bt12.9b backlog, sets Bt400m capex for non-property business. AU sees solid 4Q22 on higher tourist numbers and seasonal, boosting FY22 growth to >25% target, mulls new products, 5 new branches, including 2 in HK this year. Comment: And every quarter is […]
Read More →ADD: local fund, BBLAM, cuts holding by 1.4375% to 4.3536% of total outstanding on Jan 26. NBTC gave greenlight to ADVANC’s bid for 3BB and JASIF, pending appointment of independent consultant, before submitting for NBTC’s board approval in 1-3 months, Tabloid. Comment: Well that took them a while… BH sets double digit revenue growth this […]
Read More →BGRIM, GUNKUL, GULF, SCC, BANPU, WHA, TSE, DEMCO, GPSC among qualified bidders for 5GW renewable PPA from Electricity Generating Authority (EGAT). Comment: Other than the first 3, do the others really stand a chance? JR: wins sub-contract project from STEC valued at Bt3.9b, lifting backlog to all time high at Bt7.5b, expects positive growth momentum […]
Read More →ASW expands into lifestyle and entertainment by taking 41.18% stake in Zaap World, to add brand value among new gens. Comment: Other than MK suki, and perhaps now After You, what other Thai brands have actually succeeded staying in people’s minds? CKP adds 8% more stake worth Bt21.5b in Luangprabang PP, bringing total to 50%, […]
Read More →BANPU in collab with SG partner Durapower & TH largest bus manufacturer, Cherdchai Motors sales to establish battery assembly plant in Nakhon Ratchasima province, target cod 1H23, aims to boost capacity to 1GWh by eo-FY26. Comment: I just wonder where they’ll source the raw materials for this to ensure competitive pricing? BEM’s retail subsidiary, BKK […]
Read More →ADVANC reported 3Q net profit @ Bt6.37b, -2% yoy vs Bt6.54b consensus, subscribers rose to 43.7m, BB topped 1.6m subscribers, ARPU slightly drop from competitive air time package, will start digital lending venture with SCB (AISCB) 1Q22. AS will launch 3 mobile games before end of year, developing virtual reality (VR) games to capture growing […]
Read More →Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 135 mn NEX – EA buying into NEX, so the CFO of EA takes a position for himself. SICT – The deputy CEO buys THB 24 mn Sell(s) THB 219 mn SICT – The CEO dumps THB 28 mn (odd when seeing the above) PLANET – So the CEO and CTO […]
Read More →ANAN to issue Bt1b worth of subordinated debt, offering 9.5% p.a. for first 5 years. Comment: That sounds closer to what I expected for debt pricing, though in reality it should be double digits. BEM sees Blue line ridership rose to 60% or 250ktpd avg post lockdown, expects momentum carry to 2H on school reopen. […]
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