AUCT AUCT revealed that it is studying the business potential abroad. If it is feasible it will begin the business by early 2016 and expects this could contribute 10% to its revenue. Management expects 1Q15 performance TO be strong with revenue growth of 20-40% YoY in 2015. (Thun Hoon, 07/04/15) Comment: Still my biggest regret […]

Read More →

BMCL Blue Line negotiations, not bids – The cabinet has given the green light to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to negotiate with BMCL with regards to operating the Blue Line extension. In addition, the Transport Minister is ready to bring back the Joint-Venture 2013 law between state enterprises and private operators. […]

Read More →

AI AI confident that net profit this year will grow by 200% driven by strong performance from subsidiary AIE and AI’s earlier investments that are expected to help lower costs by 20%. Revenue this year is expected to hit its target of Bt9bn. (Kao Hoon, 23/01/15) Comment: These are impressive numbers come out of AI, […]

Read More →

BEAUTY BEAUTY reported 3Q14 net profit of Bt81.3mn, +68.4% YoY. The company is preparing to launch a new marketing campaign in 4Q14 to stimulate sales and is confident that revenue will grow 30% YoY in 2014 with widen net profit margin to at least 20%. (Kao Hoon, 13/11/14) Comment: One of the few companies to […]

Read More →

BCP Bangchak earmarks B7bn for refinery rejig – BCP plans to spend Bt7bn to improve its oil refinery in its bid to gain a higher refinery margin. Executive vice-president Phichet Emwattana said the spending would start next year and run until 2018. (Bangkok Post, 31/10/14) CPF CPF maintains revenue growth of 10% YoY to reach […]

Read More →

ABC ABC launches online shopping tomorrow. It is partnering with credit card companies to allow customers to exchange their credit card points for its online products and services through its website for items such as concert tickets and cell phones. (Kao Hoon, 15/09/14) Comment: still doesn’t explain the current valuation of ABC, I do like […]

Read More →

ADVANC ADVANC says delay in 4G will not impact performance as it has 15MHz on the 2.1GHz spectrum to support 50mn clients. The company expects 2H14 revenue growth of 2-4% YoY after economic recovery and also entry into the fixed-line broadband business. (Kao Hoon, 18/08/14) Comment: And it has a near 7% dividend yield at […]

Read More →

Notable Transactions Note: All transactions highlighted are above THB 20 mn in value Buy(s) THB 2.2 bn MC – Basically a swap of shareholding between husband and wife CGD – They have the news of their massive property projects going ahead, plus a potential REIT in the future. PICNI – CP Group buying into Picni? […]

Read More →

ADVANC AIS moves to become leader in mobile payments – Advanced Info Service (AIS) will launch a new mobile-wallet service for online shopping. Already the largest mobile operator, the move is aimed at becoming the leader in mobile payments. The virtual credit card payment service, which AIS claims is the first in Thailand, lets online […]

Read More →