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% […]

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DELTA sees “double-digit” sales growth to continue for at least next couple of yrs on rising demand for AI-related tech, said CEO, while AI-related products will a/c for half of its sales by eoy, up from 42% in the latest quarter with strong momentum and the data-center segment is propping up both top and bottom […]

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DELTA anticipates the AI boom will boost sales of networking and data-center power equipment. New AI hardware from NVIDIA and peers is expected to increase demand for advanced power supply and thermal solutions. Comment: Pumping it at the right time? GPSC expects stronger 3Q earnings from improved steam and electricity sales to industrial users. Natural […]

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NRF announced cash call via RO total 94.510m shares, 15:1 @ Bt1/share, subscription from Aug 21-27, issue free warrant (NRF-W2) for RO subscribers, XR Aug 1. Comment: Yeah….I thought plant based food was going to save the world. F wits…how’s the deal with Golden Weed donkey kong played out? I do think it’s time for […]

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BGRIM mulls increasing proportion of direct PPA on power sales in portfolio, target data center & AI infrastructure. Comment: What happened to their renewable port and targets? DE PTTEP keeps FY O&G sales volume target at 510k boepd, EBITA margin btw 70-75%, sees 2Q sales momentum remain strong aft increased stake in Sinphuhorm project, larger […]

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DELTA’s 1Q25 earnings topped, Bt5.49b NP, +27% yoy, vs Bt5.33b estimate, rev Bt42.74b, +13% yoy, vs Bt41.48b estimate, robust growth attributed to accelerating investment trends in AI teaches, alongside ongoing advancements in digital techs and high-performance computing capabilities. Comment: Still knocking it out of the park – I’m just impressed… GLOBAL rpted Bt622m, 1Q25 NP, […]

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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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CP Group, major holder of CPALL, was approached by Seven & I founder family to join in management buyout of 7-11 convenience store chain to fend off a $47b takeover from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard. Itochu & Apollo Global Management are among potential partners the family has reportedly sounded out. Comment: This is amusing. Some believe […]

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AAI sees no impact from Trump trade policy on pet food business, mulls increasing exposure in middle east to diversify earnings, additional production capacity of 3ktpa up on stream from 1Q25 to boost this year earnings. EA announced cash call via RO, selling 4.95b shares to existing holders, issue free warrant (EA-W1) not exceeding 1.237b […]

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ADVANC keeps 13-15% revenue growth target this year, 14-16% EBITDA, emphasizing on efficiency amid economic uncertainty. Comment: That’s not a disappointment…they’re going to destroy us (lowly consumers) BBL’s exploring virtual banking opportunities as it transitions to digital banking services in response to changing customer behavior. VGI, a unit of BTS Group, indicated its interest in […]

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