ABC ABC has signed an MoU to rent a commercial building. It plans to use this area as an integrated services animal hospital. It plans to launch a Bt2.5bn condo on Sukhumvit 39. (Khao Hoon, 19/01/16) Comment: Whenever I’m reading news about this company my head begins to cock to the side like a dog […]

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BKD BKD reported 3Q15 earnings growth of 107%. It expects 2015 revenue to mark new high. It has completed up a roadshow in Hong Kong with CLSA with good feedback. (Khao Hoon, 11/11/15) Comment: I just don’t understand how they were able to grow as well and whether or not it is sustainable. BRR BRR […]

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Names today: BSM, DELTA, IEC, ILINK, KSL, NWR, PCA, PCSGH, SAWAD, SMT, SORKON, SVI, SYNEX, TMB, TPOLY, WORK BSM BSM expects 2015 revenue of Bt600mn (+20%), meeting target. It plans to cooperate with KCM to increase distribution channels, especially for high margin products. It targets 2016 revenue growth of 15-20%. It expects exports to comprise […]

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AGE AGE signals a turnaround in coal business, aiming to broaden customer base domestically and internationally. The company expects 3Q15 earnings to be better than Bt34mn made in 1H15, with full-year targeted at Bt100mn backed by better cost control. (Thun Hoon, 25/09/15) Comment: In theory they should only be making a margin on the logistics […]

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BBL BBL says its loans grew less than its target of 3% affected by economic slowdown. Credit card spending for the first seven months grew 13-14% from target of 10%. It added 200,000 new credit card members. (Thun Hoon, 20/08/15) Comment: Strange to see BBL finally pushing into the consumer market with its credit cards, […]

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BAY BAY revised down loan growth from 7-9% to 4-6% (excluding loans transferred from BTMU) in response to the slow economy. It reported 2Q15 earnings of Bt4.4bn (+25.9%YoY), 1H15 profit was Bt8.8bn. (Thun Hoon, 22/07/15) Comment: BAY is a special case within the financial sector with its new shareholder driving new loans from Japanese Corporates. […]

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ADVANC ADVANC is the number 1 candidate for 4G auction. It expects 2Q15 earnings of Bt9.2bn (9% growth). ADVANC is a high dividend stock compared to its peers. (Thun Hoon, 30/06/15) Comment: ADVANC needs the 4G spectrum more than any other operator out there.  AOT AOT is budgeting Bt13-14bn to developing Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueng airports […]

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ADVANC 1Q15 earnings will be released today. Net profit is expected to grow 3% to Bt9.74bn benefitting from 54% growth in revenue from sales and 7% growth in revenue from service. Net profit this year is estimated to hit Bt42.81bn, 17%growth. (Khao Hoon 08/05/15) BIGC 1Q15 earnings grew 14.6% YoY from sale promotions to Bt1.44bn, […]

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BA BA looks for good 2015, supported by better tourism industry. It expects passenger number to grow by 6mn from 4.79mn last year. It will expand fleet, adding four new ATR72-600s. In 2018, it will have 43 planes versus 27 planes at end 2014. This will support passenger growth in line with the turnaround of […]

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Rapid recovery after fire keeps SVI on course SVI Plc provides electronics manufacturing services (EMS) to customers who are original-equipment manufacturers and design houses, focusing on box-build and system-build product manufacturing. Chief executive Pongsak Lothongkam discusses the company’s strategy and outlook. What is SVI’s business model? SVI focuses on two segments, industrial and high-end electronic […]

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