BSRC reported a net profit of Bt855m in 1Q24. Excluding one-off items, BSRC’s core profit would have been Bt909m, down 67% yoy but turning from a loss of Bt192m in 4Q23. Both core and net losses are in line with our projections. We believe BSRC’s operating performance will continue to improve while its valuation is undemanding. Maintain BUY. Target price: Bt15.00.
To navigate headwinds brought about by the “Double Reduction” policy, TAL underwent an overhaul by pivoting the non-academic education business development. This includes venturing into a diverse range of businesses such as enrichment learning, learning devices, and content solutions based on large models. We opine the softened regulatory backdrop bodes well for TAL’s viable strategic transition as evidenced by its promising 4QFY24 results. Maintain BUY. Target price is US$16.30.
In 1Q24, Budweiser APAC recorded a 5% decline in beer sales volume but a 5% growth in ASP. For 2Q24, management expects volume growth in the China market to be under pressure, given the high-base effect and bad weather impact, especially in the core markets of Guangdong and Fujian. Management expects beer volume growth in China to pick up from 2H24. Maintain BUY but cut target price by 13% to HK$17.00.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Bangchak Sriracha (BSRC TB/BUY/Bt9.00/Target: Bt15.00) 1Q24: Solid results, in line with our expectations. IRPC (IRPC TB/HOLD/Bt1.93/Target: Bt2.10) 1Q24: Weak results as expected PTT Oil & Retail Business (OR TB/HOLD/Bt18.50/Target: Bt20.00) 1Q24: Net profit within expectations. Quality Houses (QH TB/HOLD/Bt2.16/Target: Bt2.37) 1Q24: Results below expectations. Star Petroleum Refinin...
We expect lukewarm mobile grossing growth in 1Q24, with an expected reacceleration in 2Q24, primarily boosted by the release of several highly-anticipated blockbuster titles. We are optimistic on the growth of the online games sector in 2024 as it will be driven by a further acceleration in Banhao approvals, consolidation towards top game producers and the emerging popularity of mini-games. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT.
Moody's Ratings (Moody's) has assigned a first-time Baa3 rating to the Brazosport Water Supply Corporation's (BWSC) $2.5 million senior secured Contract Revenue Water Supply Bonds, Taxable, Series 2024A and $335.89 million senior secured Contract Revenue Water Supply Bonds, Taxable, Series 2024B. Th...
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Moody's Ratings (Moody's) has affirmed Credit Union Australia Limited's long-term and short-term issuer ratings of Baa1/P-2, Counterparty Risk Ratings of A3/P-2, senior unsecured rating of Baa1, senior unsecured medium-term note (MTN) rating of (P)Baa1, other short-term rating of (P)P-2, Counterpart...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sector Internet We expect lukewarm mobile grossing growth in 1Q24, with an expected reacceleration in 2Q24, primarily boosted by the release of several highly-anticipated blockbuster titles. We are optimistic on the growth of the online games sector in 2024 as it will be driven by a further acceleration in Banhao approvals, consolidation towards top game producers and the emerging popularity of mini-games. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT. Update Budweiser APAC (1876 HK/BUY/HK$11.00/...
RxSight, Inc. Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock ALISO VIEJO, Calif., May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: RXST) -- RxSight, Inc., an ophthalmic medical device company dedicated to providing high-quality customized vision to patients following cataract surgery, announced today that it has priced its underwritten public offering. RxSight expects to sell 1,785,714 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $56.00 per share. RxSight has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 267,857 shares of its common stock at the public...
GREATER CHINA Sector Internet: Expect growth momentum to reaccelerate in 2Q24 with release of blockbuster games. Update Budweiser APAC (1876 HK/BUY/HK$11.00/Target: HK$17.00): Base effect and bad weather to impact sales volume growth in 2Q24 in China. TAL Educational Group (TAL US/BUY/US$13.14/Target: US$16.30): Moderate regulatory tone; viable strategic transition to non-academic education. MALAYSIA Initiate Coverage Lagenda Properties (LAGENDA MK/BUY/RM1.66/Target: RM2.05): A legend in the af...
Volaris Celebrates Frontier Airlines’ Reactivation of the Codeshare Agreement Between Both Airlines Starting today, Frontier Customers will have access to more than 40 destinations in Mexico through Volaris Partnership MEXICO CITY, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) (“Volaris” or “the Company”), the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) serving Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America, welcomes Frontier Airlines reactivation of the Codeshare agreement between both airlines, facilitating travel between...
UOB reported net profit of S$1,487m for 1Q24 (-2% yoy). Contributions from wealth management and credit cards increased 5% and 11% yoy respectively. Trading & investment income increased 10% yoy to an all-time high of S$521m. UOB generated ROE of 14.0%, and CET-1 remains robust at 13.9% in 1Q24. One-off expenses from the integration of Citi Consumer businesses is expected to be reduced in 2Q24.
AEM’s 1Q24 revenue of S$94m (-38% yoy) is in line with expectation, but earnings of S$2.4m (-85% yoy) is below expectation at only 7% of our full-year estimate. AEM maintained its 1H24 revenue guidance of S$170m-200m. However, the near-term outlook has worsened as visibility in 2H24 remains limited, and any uptick in growth is expected to occur only in 2025. We cut our 2024 earnings forecast by 42%. Downgrade to SELL with a 14% lower target price of S$1.67 (12x 2025F PE).
ProSomnus Sleep Technologies Takes Strategic Action to Position Company for Long-Term Success Announces Plan for $20 million in Aggregate New Financing to Support Daily Operations, Restructuring, Strategic Initiatives, and Advocacy Company Enters into Voluntary Chapter 11 Restructuring Process Which Will Take Company Private, Reduce Debt and Enable Execution of Key Initiatives Minimal Expected Operational Impact to Business, Company Wil Continue Serving Customers and Delivering Products PLEASANTON, Calif., May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProSomnus, Inc. (the “Company”), the leading no...
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