BBL has the lowest amount of debts among peers, qualified under Bank of Thailand’s moratorium, at 10-14% and Bt12.7b in LLP, but had already set aside Bt18b in 1H20, a large enough cushion, Tabloid. Comment: I’ve written for years, if BBL is considered the best bank in the sector, then the sector is in bad […]

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BGRIM to wrap up 4-5 M&A projects both at home and abroad, keeps 10-15% revenue growth target this year. Comment: The cookie monster of the energy space in the region.  BBL reports 4M20 mobile banking transactions +28% yoy from C19, target 11m users from 8.6m by end of year. Comment: Now all of the banks […]

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AP to transfer 11 JV condo projects under LIFE Asoke-Rama-9 in August, after 95% sold. Comment: This will be interesting to watch. AWC: GIC cuts holding by 0.187% to 4.8684% of total outstanding on Monday (June 8), SEC filing. EGCO sees no impact on power gen from C19, 640mw offshore windfarm in Taiwan (25% holding) […]

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AP reports 4M20 sales topped Bt8.33b, Bt4.93b backlog pending transfer, delay plans to add land bank, maintaining Bt33.5b FY20 presales target. Comment: That’s still decent. BAM reaffirms at least Bt1 dividend payout this year, sees recovery in 2H, plans to sell Bt3.3b worth of rehabbed assets. Inclusion into MSCI this Friday will see $58m inflows, […]

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AAV urges govt to roll out rescue package to save operation costs of airlines and tourism operators aside from tourism promo campaign as virus persist. Comment: Not sure why a private company should rely upon a government bailout… BCPG expects FY20-25 EBITDA growth above 75% driven by contribution of 2 power projects in Laos combined […]

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BAY mulls to cut FY20 loan growth projection from current 5-7% from challenging econ conditions, aims to curb NPLs below 2.5%, sees no impact on NII from BOT’s plan to revamp fees structure. Comment: Second to TCHART, BAY has been consistent performer for the past few years KBANK’s 10 days buyback program kick-off tomorrow (Feb […]

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BGC expects 4Q turnaround from lower bottle production costs as gas & cullet price drops, full quarter contribution of 74mw solar farm, recovery sales volume as demand for F&B grows. Comment: When Singha Beer sneezes, BGC catches the flu. BJC’s firm on 4-5% revenue growth target this year, sets Bt10b next year capex for glass […]

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EPCO will book Bt500m extra gains from disposal of SPM shares to BGC in 4Q, 17mw pp to cod in December lifts total to 550mw by end of year, board to approve JV 700 mw Vietnam power projects (550mw wind & 150mw solar) on Thursday (Nov 14) Comment: EPCO trying to realise its value? Dodgy […]

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ANAN plans 4 condo pj worth Bt13b, hoping to boost presales during 4Q, after securing Bt15b during 9M19. Comment: Presale #’s aren’t driven this name anymore, no one seems to believe that the real estate players can deliver transfer. AP said 9M19 presales stood at Bt28.56b, or 70% of Bt41.8b FY19 t/g, to introduce 8 […]

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DELTA teams up Nissan to provide EV home charging systems and after sales services for Nissan Leaf users. Comment: Good for Nissan, sure; good for delta? I have my doubts ITEL said Bt5.7b existing backlog to drive revenue growth by 30-40%, to boost domestic revenue and keep expanding oversea. JUBILE sees growth momentum into 2Q […]

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