There’ll be the usual annual rebalancing in the SET Indices names this week, the official changes are: SET50 Additions: BA, BMCL, CBG, ITD, SAWAD, TPIPL, WHA, THCOM Deletions: BAY, BIGC, BJC, HEMRAJ, KTIS, SCCC, SPALI, VGI SET 100 Additions: ASP, BA, BEAUTY, CBG, CKP, LHBANK, MONO, RS, S, SAPPE, U, UNIQ, WHA Deletions: BAY, BCH, BIGC, BJC, IFEC, […]

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ADVANC ADVANC announced the dividend payment in 2H15 Bt5.96/share, raising the full year dividend to Bt12/share. This year, it targets revenue growth of 3-4%. It has budget of Bt40bn to expand 3G, fiber optic and broadband. (Kao hoon, 6/2/15) CRANE CRANE will propose board to pay dividend more than 50% within 1Q15, following from the […]

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The SET has announced the semi-annual index review results for the SET50, SET100 & SETHD indices to be effective the first half of 2015 (Jan 1 – Jun 30). SET50 Index (SET50): 4 ADDED: CK, HEMRAJ, KTIS & SPALI 4 DELETED: BLA, GLOBAL, KKP & THCOM SET100 Index (SET100): 10 ADDED: ANAN, DEMCO, HANA, ICHI, […]

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AP AP reports presales of Bt21bn as purchasing power has recovered to support demand for property in downtown and near train mass transit. The company is preparing to launch Banklangmueng in Sukhumvit 77 and Rhythm “The Slow Collection” totaling Bt6.35bn. (Thun Hoon, 06/11/14) BEAUTY BEAUTY says 4Q14 will be good on seasonality. It expects revenue […]

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CWT CWT expects 2014 revenue to reach Bt1bn. It is undertaking a study of the power business in hopes of starting a solar roof project with no less than 5-6MW in capacity. It expects this will help lower electricity costs for its factories and help increase revenue. (Kao Hoon, 09/10/14) Comment: I’ve been told by […]

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AJD Technical trend signals new high at Bt14/share on the news that its sales of the set-top box will increase with the coupon to be distributed soon. It expects revenues to reach Bt16.5bn. The management said it is considering partnering with a Chinese company to set up a subsidiary for a solar farm project. It […]

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AOT AoT to seek Dec nod for new terminal – Airports of Thailand (AoT) Plc will ask the cabinet as early as December to approve the construction of a second terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport to serve more passengers. AoT board chairman Prasong Phunthanet will meet Transport Minister ACM Prajin Juntong today to discuss the construction […]

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BJC Berli Jucker introduces direct sales, e-commerce – Berli Jucker Plc (BJC), the SET-listed trading and retail company owned by billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, is expanding its product sales and distribution to include direct sales and e-commerce channels after facing tough modern trade competition. (Bangkok Post, 22/09/14) Comment: Overall a small impact on their total numbers […]

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BANPU/RATCH RATCH in talks over Bt40bn coal plant — Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding Plc (RATCH) is in talks with ASEAN’s leading coal miner Banpu Plc to develop a Bt40bn coal-fired power plant in Indonesia (700MW) as part of its strategy to maintain business growth. The new possibility in Indonesia is now undergoing a feasibility study […]

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Donald Rumsfeld referred to Europe as “Old Europe” years ago in a speech and its something that has stuck in the back of my mind ever since. Population demographics of a country is tremendously important for the growth of a country and this is why SE Asia is still a fantastic place to be investment […]

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