AOT AOT says 1QFY18 (October-December 2017) passengers grew far better than its expectation of 14%, as the number of international travelers rose significantly after the removal of the ICAO’s red flag. AOT is going to adjust its estimates. (Khao Hoon, 3/1/18) Comment: Over the LT this company will still continue to perform given the continued […]

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CENTEL CENTEL has budgeted Bt1.2-1.5bn to add more stores and to invest in hotels and it plans to continue making new deals to acquire businesses. It projects 2018 occupancy rate will be at least 82% and revenue from its food business will grow by 7-8%. (Thun Hoon, 21/12/17) CK CK is going to bid for […]

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IVL IVL reports that it signed a contract to purchase DuPont Teijin Films (DTF), a world leader in BOPET (Biaxially-oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate) and PEN (Polyethylene Naphthalate) production. (Khao Hoon, 11/10/17) Comment: And the acquisition juggernaut that is IVL continues.  QTC QTC is going to issue 70mn new ordinary shares for PP priced at Bt13/ share, providing funds […]

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AMATA BoI approved client investments of Bt28bn in three businesses: automotive, electronics, utilities and SME industries. It also lengthened the 50% corporate tax exemption period for machine improvements for three years, now ending 2020. (Thun Hoon, 18/9/17) Comment: Thailand is trying their best to maintain FDI growth and should it work then yes the players […]

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