AJD SET urged AJD to clarify its frequent par splits, twice in four months, within Mar 5 with details. The regulator is in doubt of the company’s corporate governance. (Kao Hoon, 03/03/15) Comment: This is a positive move by the SEC, its good to see regulators actually be active. BIG BIG will resume its trading […]

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ANAN ANAN reported strong profit growth of 60% YoY in 2014 to Bt1.3bn. The company will pay a cash dividend of Bt0.068/share, XD on Apr 21. ANAN expects revenue to reach Bt11bn on backlog of Bt27bn. Twelve more projects will be launched with total project value of Bt32bn. (Kao Hoon, 27/02/15) Comment: And yet still […]

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BBL BBL is planning to expand its custodian business into CLMV countries. BBL is the first bank to be awarded a custodian license in Laos, paving the way for foreign investors to invest in Laos’ capital market with interest in 3-4 foreign funds licenses. Vietnam is BBL’s next target. (Krungthep Thurakij, 20/02/15) Comment: After talking […]

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ADVANC Joining with THCOM to provide service to drilling rigs — ADVANC is joining with THCOM to be the first operator to expand a mobile network to drilling rigs in the Gulf of Thailand, using satellite technology. (Khao Hoon, 16/2/15) AP AP condo wins case. AP set to continue construction and sales activities for its […]

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AP AP is confident to achieve revenue of Bt22bn for 2014 vs. Bt17.13bn in 9M14, as a result of a recovering economy and rising consumer purchasing power, particularly landed properties. (Kao Hoon, 2/02/15) Comment: The revenue growth is misleading because they have multiple JV projects, thus not all the recognised revenue %’s go straight to […]

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Note: Scroll down to see commentary for the past 3 days. Stocks in the news (amata, arrow, bay, bkd, cbg, ecl, kbs, ldc, pf, ptg, ptt, spali, super, tcap, thai, ttcl, wha) 27.01.15 AMATA AMATA plans to invest in industrial estate in Myanmar, in addition to its existing investment in Vietnam to prepare for the […]

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AOT New entity for duty-free – perhaps. The Minister of Transportation met with management of Korea’s Lotte, which wants to run a duty free business at Thailand’s airports and in towns. The Thai government is promoting fair competition in the duty-free business, but has to study conditions with King Power Duty Co., who has the […]

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Given the way December ’14 performed I thought it would be more interesting to present all the transactions that occurred during the month. Notable Transactions Buy(s) THB 6bn AAV, RS, CENTEL, BA, LIVE, M-CHAI, NBC, BA, STA, CPF, MC, EARTH, BBL, BLA, EARTH, AKR, PACE, TH Sell(s) THB 10 bn RS, AAV, CGD, AP, NYT, […]

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BTS Confirmed for O&M on South Green Line — Minister of Transportation Prachin has confirmed that BTS will obtain the O&M contract for South Green Line worth Bt9.1bn. BTS management met the minister to discuss the project and expects the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand to conclude the details in January 2015. (Kao Hoon, […]

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AJD AJD announces capital increase for 13 investors at price of Bt0.1/share. The SET has requested greater details by 28 November as the company’s selling price is 97.48% below the average price and below book value, which will create 50% dilution for existing shareholders. (Kao Hoon, 26/11/14) Comment: Well any surprise? If only we could […]

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