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03 Jun 2024
Earnings enhancing acquisition expands network
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Earnings enhancing acquisition expands network
Property Franchise Group PLC (TPFG:LON) | 544 32.6 1.1% | Mkt Cap: 346.8m
- Published:
03 Jun 2024 -
Author:
Greg Poulton -
Pages:
3 -
TPFG has completed another significantly earnings enhancing acquisition, building on its
strong M&A track record. It has acquired well-known brands Fine & Country and The Guild of
Property Professionals for a total consideration of £20m (£15m initial, £5m deferred), funded
through a new debt facility with Barclays. The consideration implies a 5.7x Dec. ’23 EV/EBITDA
multiple, which we see as attractive. The acquisition is expected to be immediately earnings
enhancing - we upgrade our adj. PBT forecasts by 7%/13% in FY24/FY25. It fits with the strategy
to broaden the network (1,946 outlets from 910) and adds complementary and recurring (73%)
revenue streams. TPFG is well placed to continue its strong track record of earnings growth
(PBT CAGR of 23.5%), with recent deals enhancing its scale. We upgrade our target price from
471p to 532p, continuing to target an FY25 PER of 15x. We remain at Buy.