Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways, with the resistance at 1,375/1,380 points and the support at 1,357/1,352 points.</li><li>The consensus expects the labor market to slacken amid potential declines in inflation.</li><li>We recommend dividend plays: ADVANC, INTUCH and WHAUP.</li></ul>

Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways, with the resistance at 1,375/1,380 points and the support at 1,357/1,352 points.The consensus expects the labor market to slacken amid potential declines in inflation.We recommend dividend plays: ADVANC, INTUCH and WHAUP.

<ul><li>ADVANC has risen to number one in the broadband business (FBB) with a market share of 46% (as of the end of 3Q23) after the merger with 3BB.</li><li>The company expects its FBB business to turn profitable from 2025 onward.</li><li>The 3BB merger will strengthen the FBB business in the long term as it presents the opportunity to increase scale at a fast rate.</li></ul>

ADVANC has risen to number one in the broadband business (FBB) with a market share of 46% (as of the end of 3Q23) after the merger with 3BB.The company expects its FBB business to turn profitable from 2025 onward.The 3BB merger will strengthen the FBB business in the long term as it presents the opportunity to increase scale at a fast rate.

<ul><li>JAS has been added to our Big Cap portfolio. The short-term positive factors include the divestment deal between JASIF and 3BB, which is now under review by the NBTC. JAS expects to realize an after-tax gain of around Bt25.2bn (Bt2.93/JAS share).</li></ul>

JAS has been added to our Big Cap portfolio. The short-term positive factors include the divestment deal between JASIF and 3BB, which is now under review by the NBTC. JAS expects to realize an after-tax gain of around Bt25.2bn (Bt2.93/JAS share).

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toshiba-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:637:1" rel="noopener">Toshiba (6502 JP)</a> investors should look at process and understand the difference between this one and others. Some news is not news, other than telling you the dance has started.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/united-tractors-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:698:1" rel="noopener">United Tractors (UNTR IJ)</a> is cheap. It appears to be running at 6x 2022 earnings. This is not abnormal for a cyclical at the end of the cycle.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/westpac-banking-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:444:1" rel="noopener">Westpac Banking (WBC AU)</a> confirms its interest in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tyro-payments-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28393:1" rel="noopener">Tyro Payments (TYR AU)</a>, but still nothing firm.</li>
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Toshiba (6502 JP) investors should look at process and understand the difference between this one and others. Some news is not news, other than telling you the dance has started.

United Tractors (UNTR IJ) is cheap. It appears to be running at 6x 2022 earnings. This is not abnormal for a cyclical at the end of the cycle.

Westpac Banking (WBC AU) confirms its interest in Tyro Payments (TYR AU), but still nothing firm.


Last Week in Event SPACE: Toshiba, United Tractor, Recruit, Tyro Payments, DTAC/True, Bank Of Kyoto

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jasmine-international-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:949:1" rel="noopener">Jasmine International (JAS TB)</a> is looking to sell its 99.8% interest in Triple T Broadband (TTTBB), and 19% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jasmine-broadband-internet-infrastructure-fund" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:86:1" rel="noopener">Jasmine Broadband  (JASIF TB)</a> to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/advanced-info-service-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:947:1" rel="noopener">Advanced Info Service (ADVANC TB)</a>.</li>
<li>The sale required JASIF shareholder approval, but not all resolutions were approved at an EGM this week.</li>
<li>This is a setback. However, the transaction remains on track.</li>
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Jasmine International (JAS TB) is looking to sell its 99.8% interest in Triple T Broadband (TTTBB), and 19% stake in Jasmine Broadband  (JASIF TB) to Advanced Info Service (ADVANC TB).
The sale required JASIF shareholder approval, but not all resolutions were approved at an EGM this week.
This is a setback. However, the transaction remains on track.


Jasmine International: Last Minute Wrinkle To Broadband Sale

Thailand

3BB Internet Infrastructure Fund operates as a closed-end infrastructure fund. The Company invests primarily in the telecommunication network infrastructure projects. 3BB Internet Infrastructure Fund serves clients in Thailand.

3BB Internet Infrastructure Fund (3BBIF TB)

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Keep a Close Watch on US Employment Data

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Advanced Info Service Plc. (ADVANC)

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Big Cap Tactical Picks

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Last Week in Event SPACE: Toshiba, United Tractor, Recruit, Tyro Payments, DTAC/True, Bank Of Kyoto

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed...

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Jasmine International: Last Minute Wrinkle To Broadband Sale

JAS is selling the family jewels, and plowing the proceeds into business ventures in which they have no experience or competency. This stock...

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