
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 27): CIMB IB Research has upgraded Berjaya Food Bhd to an “Add” at RM1.67 with a higher target price of RM1.96 and said BFood announced it is selling off its 99.9% stake in PT Boga for a nominal cash consideration of 32 sen and to settle part of an inter-company loan of RM3.1 million.
In a note today, the research house said it was not surprised by this development as management had indicated that it was looking to rationalise its overseas loss-making businesses.
“This is a long-term positive for the group as KRR Indonesia has been a major drag on its earnings for the past few years.
“We upgrade our FY18-20F EPS by 6-12% as we remove the losses from KRR Indonesia and lower our interest expenses and effective tax rate assumptions.
“Upgrade to an Add with a higher target price of RM1.96.