AOT AOT’s board has approved a computerized passenger-screening system at its six international airports on December 1. International passengers will be charged for this. It expects this to increase revenue by Bt120mn. (Khao Hoon, 23/09/15) BDMS BDMS expects 2015 revenue to grow 12% as targeted. It has a goal of 50 operating hospitals. It plans […]
Read More →BCH Mid-east investor interested in BCH shares as it is a small-cap with strong fundamentals. It expects this deal to expand customers from the Middle East. (Thun Hoon, 04/09/15) Comment: A mini BH in the making perhaps? BDMS BDMS reports that G. Wasupol Co Ltd has transferred its business to BDMS. It plans to add […]
Read More →Notable Transactions Buy(s) – THB 2.7 bn TTA, SAMART, BA, TIW, TRC, A, PACE, MK, SPALI, TVO Sell(s) – THB 1.5 bn COL, SAMART, ACD, PTG, NDR, IHL, BSM, TPOLY, ROCK Note: Transactions shown are > THB 5 mn
Read More →AP AP expects 2015 net profit to mark a record high of Bt25.3bn. It targets presales of Bt28.3bn and already has Bt18bn. It expects to launch 15 new projects throughout the rest of the year, worth Bt24bn. (Khao Hoon, 27/07/15) Comment: Quite interesting that despite this economic malaise, AP is able to recognise revenue (the […]
Read More →AJD Japanese investors are interested in AJD shares, talking with FA to do a takeover.Management is confident 2015 earnings will double, backed by increasing set-top box sales and booking revenue from two subsidiaries. (Thun Hoon, 21/07/15) BSM BSM expects to list subsidiary within two years. It is talking to a prospective partner to broaden its […]
Read More →Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 570 mn SAMART – A swap of shares amongst the major shareholders BA – And he continues to buy shares in BA A – Rather strange that there is no name listed, but Areeya looks like they have some major projects on hand Sell(s) THB 485 mn SAMART – See above […]
Read More →As a hat tip to Byron Wien’s annual opinion piece on his discussion with the Smartest Man in Europe, here’s my amateurish attempt. Every week I try to meet people either in the industry or outside the industry to just share thoughts on the developments in Thailand, the region, the world and w/o naming any […]
Read More →AQ AQ says AQ Aria Asoke, valued at 1.6bn, sold out within 1 week after launch. It plans to launch new projects focused on single detached houses and townhomes. (Khao Hoon, 08/07/15) Comment: Location is still the most important part of property regardless of the brand name, AQ has done a decent job getting its […]
Read More →BGT BGT targets gross margin of 40% backed by implementing cost control and introducing new products. 2Q15 profit is expected to be good. It expects 10% revenue growth this year. It plans to expand abroad. (Thun Hoon, 29/06/15) Comment: I’ve always thought they knew how to run a good retail business, but the numbers haven’t […]
Read More →BEAUTY BEAUTY to trade at new par of Bt0.1 on May 14 (split par from Bt1). 1Q15 earnings outperformed due to growth in tourists that led to rising sales at both the existing and new branches. (Thun Hoon, 14/05/15) Comment: Everyone loves a good stock split, but Beauty has one of the most demanding valuations […]
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