Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

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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.

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul><li>SPPs’ share prices may experience selling pressure in the short term due to three cases concerning electricity tariffs and Ft rates during the final period, as public hearings indicate a high likelihood of government intervention amid the current economic fragility.</li><li>If the electricity tariff and Ft rate in the final period are capped, there will be no downside risk to our 2024E forecasts.</li><li>However, if the electricity tariff and Ft price fall under Case (3), this could present upside risk to our 2024E earnings projections for BGRIM and GPSC, by around 6%. </li></ul>

SPPs’ share prices may experience selling pressure in the short term due to three cases concerning electricity tariffs and Ft rates during the final period, as public hearings indicate a high likelihood of government intervention amid the current economic fragility.If the electricity tariff and Ft rate in the final period are capped, there will be no downside risk to our 2024E forecasts.However, if the electricity tariff and Ft price fall under Case (3), this could present upside risk to our 2024E earnings projections for BGRIM and GPSC, by around 6%. 

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/thai-beverage-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3656:1" rel="noopener">Thai Beverage (THBEV SP)</a> is proposing to take 64.67%-held <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sermsuk-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15918:1" rel="noopener">Sermsuk PCL (SSC TB)</a>  private by way of a voluntary Delisting Offer.</li>
<li>T<a href="https://links.sgx.com/FileOpen/Tender_Offer_SSC_Shares.ashx?App=Announcement&amp;FileID=808724" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he Offer price is THB 63/share</a>, a 27.9% premium to last close.</li>
<li>This Delisting Offer requires a Scheme-like shareholder vote. Payment may occur late 4Q24. This is an illiquid arb.</li>
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Thai Beverage (THBEV SP) is proposing to take 64.67%-held Sermsuk PCL (SSC TB)  private by way of a voluntary Delisting Offer.
The Offer price is THB 63/share, a 27.9% premium to last close.
This Delisting Offer requires a Scheme-like shareholder vote. Payment may occur late 4Q24. This is an illiquid arb.


Sermsuk (SSC TB): THBEV's Delisting Offer

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>The share prices of the power sector may face pressure from the extended high-interest rate cycle, posing downside risk to expected project returns.</li><li>However, the current share prices have largely factored in this element, making the present valuation more attractive.</li><li>Meanwhile, the 2024-26E earnings growth of the power operators under our coverage remains solid. </li></ul>

The share prices of the power sector may face pressure from the extended high-interest rate cycle, posing downside risk to expected project returns.However, the current share prices have largely factored in this element, making the present valuation more attractive.Meanwhile, the 2024-26E earnings growth of the power operators under our coverage remains solid. 

<ul><li>The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) resolved to set the electricity tariff at Bt4.18/unit and Ft at Bt0.3972/unit for May to August 2024, flat from the previous period.</li><li>These rates align with the Case 3 scenario, representing the lowest figures, and are in line with our 2024E projections, supported by the declining trend in gas costs, including lower LNG prices and increased G1/61 gas volume.</li><li>The decision is expected to facilitate effective management of electricity tariffs and enhance the opportunities and continuity for EGAT's reclamation of the Ft subsidy, which is nearing Bt100bn. </li></ul>

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) resolved to set the electricity tariff at Bt4.18/unit and Ft at Bt0.3972/unit for May to August 2024, flat from the previous period.These rates align with the Case 3 scenario, representing the lowest figures, and are in line with our 2024E projections, supported by the declining trend in gas costs, including lower LNG prices and increased G1/61 gas volume.The decision is expected to facilitate effective management of electricity tariffs and enhance the opportunities and continuity for EGAT's reclamation of the Ft subsidy, which is nearing Bt100bn. 

Energy (Power) - Flat Electricity Tariff and Ft for May to August

<ul><li>We anticipate Case 3 for the potential electricity tariff at Bt4.18/unit and the Ft at Bt0.3972/unit for the period May to August 2024, which remains stable compared to the previous period, to be the most likely scenario.</li><li>This aligns with our full-year 2024E forecast and is subject to public hearings conducted by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).</li><li>Concurrently, the declining gas costs, despite the increase in gas volume at G1/61, are expected to facilitate better management of electricity tariff and gradually alleviate EGAT’s Ft subsidy burden, which currently stands at Bt100bn for the outstanding amount. </li></ul>

We anticipate Case 3 for the potential electricity tariff at Bt4.18/unit and the Ft at Bt0.3972/unit for the period May to August 2024, which remains stable compared to the previous period, to be the most likely scenario.This aligns with our full-year 2024E forecast and is subject to public hearings conducted by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).Concurrently, the declining gas costs, despite the increase in gas volume at G1/61, are expected to facilitate better management of electricity tariff and gradually alleviate EGAT’s Ft subsidy burden, which currently stands at Bt100bn for the outstanding amount. 

Industry Update – Energy (Power Sector)

Thailand

Ratch Group PCL operates as a power producer company. The Company focuses on investment fossil fuel power generation and renewable projects, as well as businesses adjacent to electricity generation and energy. Ratchaburi Group serves customers in Asia.

Electricity Generating Public Company Limited is an electric utility holding company.  The Company, through its two major subsidiaries, produces and supplies electricity to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), under long term power purchase agreements of 20 and 15 years.  It also operates energy related businesses through joint ventures.

B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited operates as a renewable energy company. The Company focuses on the development, financing, construction, and operation of green field power plants. B.Grimm Power also renders electricity distribution, operations, and maintenance services. B.Grimm Power serves clients in Asia.

CK Power PCL develops and generates power. The Company operates in Thailand.

Banpu Power PCL operats power plants in Thailand, Laos, China and Japan.

TPI Polene Power Public Company Limited operates waste heat recovery power plants and oil and natural gas (NGV) stations. The Company conducts business in Thailand.

TPI Polene Power Public Company (TPIPP TB)

Energy Absolute Public Company Limited engages in the research, development, and production of biodiesel products in Thailand.

SPCG PCL is an alternative energy company that is developing solar farms.  The Company is developing solar farms located in the Northeastern region of Thailand.

Super Energy Corporation Public Company Limited produces and distributes electricity using solar and alternative energy sources. The Company also offers information technology services. Super Energy Corporation serves customers in Thailand.

Sahacogen Chonburi Public Company Limited is a power production company that generates steam and electricity by using the Cogeneration Technology.

Electric Power Development Co.,Ltd. generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electric power using hydroelectric, wind-power, nuclear, coal-fired and other thermal power stations throughout Japan.

Guangzhou Development Group Inc operates an electric power generation plant in Guangzhou, China.  The Company also sells coal, invests in the fiber-optic cable network installation business, and constructs roads and bridges.

An Hui Wenergy Co., Ltd. generates electric power.  Through its subsidiaries, the company also manufactures networking terminal products.

Clearway Energy, Inc. owns, operates, and acquires renewable and conventional generation and thermal infrastructure projects. The Company offers natural gas and dual fired, solar and wind generation and distribution services. Clearway Energy serves commercial businesses, universities, hospitals, and government companies in the United States.

Beijing Jingneng Power Co., Ltd. generates electrical and thermal power.  The Company also maintains and repairs electricity generation equipment.

Encavis AG provides electricity generation from power plants. The Company produces power from renewable energy sources which includes solar energy plants and wind farms, as well as specializes in the technical operation of solar parks, routine maintenance, monitoring, incident management, and performance analysis. Encavis serves renewable energy sector in Europe.

Drax Group PLC generates and supplies electricity.  The Company owns a coal and biomass-fired power plant in the United Kingdom.

The Renewables Infrastructure Group Limited is an investment company. The Company invests in a range of assets that generate electricity from renewable sources, with a particular focus on onshore wind farms and solar PV parks.

AC Energy Corp operates as a renewable power generation company. The Company operates wind, solar, and geothermal energy plants. AC Energy serves customers in Philippines.

Enel Generacion Chile SA operates as an electricity generation company. The Company generates and distributes electric energy.

Global Power Synergy Company Ltd. (GPSC) provides utilities services. The Company generates and distributes electricity, steam, and processed water. GPSC serves customers in Thailand.

Global Power Synergy Company Ltd (GPSC TB)

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Global Power Synergy Company Ltd (GPSC TB)

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Krungthai XSpring

Sermsuk (SSC TB): THBEV's Delisting Offer

This is done. The Offer Price is fair. Assuming completion early January 2025, I'd buy around THB 58.50, a 7% gross spread, or 15% annualised.

David Blennerhassett

Energy (Power) - MAY 30, 2024

The share prices of the power sector may face pressure from the extended high-interest rate cycle, posing downside risk to expected project returns.

Krungthai XSpring

Energy (Power) - Flat Electricity Tariff and Ft for May to August

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) resolved to set the electricity tariff at Bt4.18/unit and Ft at Bt0.3972/unit for May to August 2024, flat...

Krungthai XSpring

Industry Update – Energy (Power Sector)

We anticipate Case 3 for the potential electricity tariff at Bt4.18/unit and the Ft at Bt0.3972/unit for the period May to August 2024, which...

Krungthai XSpring

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