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THAI MILITARY BANK (tmb)
"Hold"
By Asia Plus securities
We estimate third-quarter net profit at bt2.18 billion,
a decline of 3.2 per cent quarter on quarter (qoq) and 8.4 per cent year on year (YoY). Althoughoperating
Expenses would decrease in 3q15, such a positive factor would be offset as income from two mani sources, would weaken. Meanwhile, debt-provisioning expense wonld increase slightly following net loan growth in this quarter. Regarding the net interest income, net interest marging (nim) would weaken; although net loan would grow in every segment, a loan rate cut in late 2q15 could be a negative effect; funding cost wold remain flat.