BAM expects NPL sales by financial institutions to reach Bt200bn this year (vs. Bt150bn in 2024). Plans to participate in ~Bt30bn bids, targeting ~Bt3bn in bad debts. Comment: Yes….but if BAM and JMT can only buy ~THB 50 bn together, there’s just far too much supply out there. KBANK: Invesco increased its stake by 0.1688% […]
Read More →ALT: board approved investment in 2 fiber optic pj including fiber ntwrk connecting BKK-EEC area and submarine cable pj in Satun province combined worth Bt1.594b, expects to gen approximately Bt150m-190m p.a. Comment: In theory this should be a decent business model – but given the structure of the industry, it doesn’t perform as it should. […]
Read More →MINT reaffirms solid 2Q from robust OCC & RevPar during Apr-May from hotels in EU +7% yoy, will ramp up re-payment in 2H to reduce interest exp, newly acquired GAGA Beverages will help solidify and complement existing food brand portfolio. Comment: At one point this name will be attractive to investors again…the only question is […]
Read More →CWT board approved plan for listing of renewable unit, Green Power 2 (GPT), on MAI, will sell IPO not exceed 31.81% of GPT’s paid-up. GUNKUL signed direct PPA with JPN partner, Murata Manufacturing (TH), will develop 7mw solar farm at 1st phase, target cod 1Q26. OR expects no material impact on retail business because there […]
Read More →EPG sets Bt14b revenue target this year, on aggressive expansion in contraction mats and packaging, while focusing on cost control to maintain margin, sets Bt483m capex. OR in collab with RCL in developing biodiesel for shipping fleet, aiming to reduce carbon footprint. SPALI keeps plan for 36 new projects, after recovering from quake, with windfall […]
Read More →ASAP eyes 28% FY rev growth target above Bt11b driven by rental fleet cars and used vehicle sales, tailwind from Changan EV dealership and growth from motor insurance brokerage. Comment: Could it be time for this name to return? I remember meeting the CEO pre covid, and he impressed me. FSMART to seal deal with […]
Read More →IVL: divest PTA manufacturing facility in Portugal. Comment: A DIVESTMENT??? IVL SELLING? IT’S GOING TO SNOW IN THE STREETS OF BANGKOK! OR: expects marketing margin improve if government decided to lift price curb on diesel after state oil fund turns positive. Comment: Anti-oil play….voila….this could turbocharge…
Read More →BCP’s Bt10b SAF factory on schedule to test run on Apr 25, adjusted estimate payback to 5-7 years from 3-5 years in previous feasibility as some jet fuel customers have postponed plans to legally require aircraft operators to enforce SAF usage. Comment: No one wants to waste money on this green $hit anymore. BEM: CK […]
Read More →AKR launches cast-resin transformer, no insulating oil required, suitable for high-rise building, commercial & industrial applications, seeks to exports in ASEAN as a good substitution from products imported from SPN & ITA, target FY25 revenue growth no less than 10%. KTB mulls studying on share buyback, with Bt57b cash on hand, P/B at 0.76X and […]
Read More →ADVANC’s broadband unit, 3BBIF, restructuring loan with BBL, interest will be lowered from MLR to MLR -2.9% on Bt5.45b outstanding loan in accordance with BBL facility agreement. BAM allots Bt8b budget to purchase bad debts this year, aims to scoop up Bt30b-Bt40b depending on quality, launch financial prog (Smart Garden Home), allows NPA buyers who […]
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