0446 GMT - Thai telecommunications group Advanced Info Service's new spectrum license win at a lower-than-expected cost is likely to boost earnings, says CGS International's Weerapat Wonk-urai. AIS purchased the 2100MHz spectrum license at a total cost of THB14.85 billion, lower than the analyst's estimate of THB30 billion, he says. He raises his FY 2025-2027 EPS forecast by 0.4%-8.5%, on the lower spectrum acquisition costs. He also revises up projections for enterprise non-mobile revenue growth for 2025-2027 to 8%-12%, from 2%-8% on the company's guidance. The brokerage upgrades its rating to add from hold and raises its target price to THB301.0 from THB291.0. Shares are last at THB284.0. (megan.cheah@wsj.com)
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