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KUALA LUMPUR (April 6): CIMB IB Research has upgraded GHL Systems Bhd to “Add” at RM1.06 with a higher target price of RM1.60 (from RM1.45) after GHL said it is acquiring Paysys (M) Sdn Bhd for a total consideration of up to RM80 million.

In a note today, CIMB Research said the Paysys acquisition will expand GHL’s distribution network to 250,000 merchants and help accelerate non-credit card services such as mobile wallets, loyalty cards, etc.

“We raise FY18-20F EPS by 9-11% to account for profit guarantee from Paysys.

“The stock is down nearly 30% year-to-date, partly due to concerns over margin compression.

“However, we expect the Paysys acquisition, mobile wallet infrastructure rollout and higher transaction payment acquisition earnings to drive earnings growth. Upgrade to Add with RM1.60 target price,” it said.

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