AUCT AUCT expects 3Q15 earnings of Bt58mn (+8%). 4Q15 net profit is expected to be good aided by seasonality. It expects this to raise 2015 net profit to Bt227mn (+12.5%). It has applied to join the 4G auction. (Khao Hoon, 10/11/15) Comment: We think that the news is slightly incorrect for AUCT, more that AUCT […]

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Given that last week’s email didn’t go out, here’s the link to last week’s Random Thoughts: ADVANC, Pattaya/Utapao, Indonesia Property Stimulus: While I doubt there will be a huge positive impact from this stimulus measure, it’s still worth noting a few things: The cabinet has approved property stimulus measures to help boost the economy. Some […]

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CENTEL CENTEL expects 2015 revenue of Bt20bn with growth of 8-10% next year. It plans to add 8-10 new hotel management contracts to its portfolio. Growth will also come from acquiring new food and beverage brands, as well as expansion in the international hotel business which is expected to reach 30% of total revenue. (Thun […]

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BCP BCP expects earnings to be better than peers after it sold a futures contract for high quality fuel oil in 2Q15. This minimizes the impact from weakening refinery margin. It expects its solar farm to contribute Bt700mn net profit/quarter. (Thun Hoon, 06/10/15) Comment: The combination of a high margins and the expansion into renewables […]

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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

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ACD ACD targets 2015 revenue of Bt800mn with net profit backed by higher property transfers. It is talking to a prospective partner in China to invest in property development at tourist attractions in Thailand. (Khao Hoon, 23/07/15) AOT AOT expects bidding for Suvarnabhumi phase 2 be in February 2016. Total bids are valued at Bt43bn. […]

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AUCT AUCT expects 2Q15 earnings of Bt42mn, 12-13% revenue growth and 2.59% dividend yield. (Khao Hoon, 16/07/15) Comment: Despite it’s great growth, it looks like the retail investors are beginning to realise that the share price has been quite overvalued BJCHI Foreign investors are interested in BJCHI shares after it held a roadshow in Hong […]

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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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AH AH is dealing to buy firms in India, Malaysia and Japan, expected to be finalized by 2015. The company cut sales target to 5-10% due to a slowdown in the auto industry but it expects revenue to grow to Bt30bn in 2020. (Thun Hoon, 29/05/15) Comment: AH hasn’t been an attractive investment since 2006 […]

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AKR 2Q15 earnings expected to outperform. AKR will sign a contract for an electric transformer project worth Bt100mn with EGAT next week. The company is preparing for upcoming bids, expecting to win 10-15% of the Bt4bn up for bids. It plans to invest Bt1.2bn in a solar power plant. (Thun Hoon, 22/05/15) Comment: Perhaps with […]

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