GULF is taking a cautious stance this year, with no plans to acquire new energy assets or increase its stake in KBANK, citing the slowing economy. The company is also considering selling some assets to improve cash flow. Comment: Wait, GULF is having cash flow issues? Or did they receive a slap on the hand […]
Read More →BGRIM acquires 97% stake in Philippine solar power pcdr (Caronsi Solar Energy Corp) undertaking & developing 65mw solar project. Comment: The Philippines is the best example of a country that is controlled by 10 families and a group of corrupt politicians and civil servants. An unpopular opinion I have is that Duterte was fantastic for […]
Read More →ADVICE eyes 15-20% revenue growth target next year driven by cycle of PC upgrade, introductory phase of AI gadget, tailwind from mobile & solar installation business, mulls adding Apple store (iStudio by Advice) upcountry to 30 outlets at end of FY25 from 3 branches at end of 3Q. Comment: They’re going heavily with their PR…and […]
Read More →ADVANC: 2Q net profit @ Bt8.57b, +19% yoy, topped Bt8.43b consensus, thanks to strong operation performance & positive contribution from TTTB consolidation, mobile subscribers reached 45.7m with net add of 644k driven, estimate FY24 capex excluding spectrum at Bt25-26b lower than previous years, benefiting from the acceleration of 700MHz 5G roll out prior year & […]
Read More →A wheel fell off a Yellow Line monorail train and hit a taxi in Thepharak, outskirt of BKK. The train is operated by a consortium headed by BTS (75%), STEC and RATCH. Comment: One hopes that this is a 1 off accident… But I’ll happily blame STEC (anutin) all day long. GUNKUL plans to raise […]
Read More →AH anticipates positive earnings momentum continue next year driven by robust growth from EV parts orders, contribution from subsidiary (Able EV), Changan dealership business. Comment: Still find it ridiculous that Thailand is going down this EV route. I’ll happily bet that Hydrogen>EV in the next decade. ANI: freight forwarder, Asia Network International, major holding by […]
Read More →EV booking during Nov 29 – Dec 5 at 22,461, +66% yoy, boosting related businesses like WHA, COM7, ASAP, NYT and SJWD, Tabloid. ITD dodged default on 2 tranches of CD (ITD24DA & ITD24DB) due on Dec 4 aft securing financial assistance from 5 banks, failing to meet next payment on Bt2b CD will be […]
Read More →AKR anticipates positive earnings momentum continue thru next year driven by rising demand for transformer from property & solar rooftop project, aims to fill EPC backlog from Bt300m current bidding, 50% out of Bt350m backlog to realize this year, maintain 15% FY revenue growth target. Comment: The demand for transformers and substations are going to […]
Read More →AOT: Thai Vietjet will resume cross-country direct flights from Phuket-Chiang Rai starting Oct 29 to capture rising number of leisure travelers in both cities. Comment: Not sure that’s a popular flight route, nonetheless a positive to see more flights in the air. CCET announced RO 4.6b shares, 1:0.7863 @ Bt1.5/share, XR Oct 10, subscription from […]
Read More →Total Logistic (ETL), on SET instead of MAI to accommodate future growth. Comment: The market’s in a pumping mode. JMT said 1st two months of 3Q operations were on track, firms on 30% revenue growth target this year. Comment: There is zero issue for JMT to get NPLs, there are only 2 questions 1) Cost […]
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