The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation DNB has re-acquired Dun & Bradstreet Australia operation for $205M, which is divested in 2001 for $24M, JP Morgan reports.
Since then, Dun & Bradstreet has tripled revenues due to increased cross-border activity as businesses (minerals, manufacturing, etc.) in Australia/New Zealand have expanded in Asia, according to JP Morgan.
For 2H2010, the acquisition should add $15-20M in revenues but dilute EPS by $0.04-0.05 due to merger-related expenses and amortization.
JP Morgan has decreased 2010 EPS to $5.17 (from $5.22), $5.53 (from $5.48) for 2011 and $6.60 (from $6.55) in 2012 as IT Project costs fade.
JP Morgan remains Neutral and maintains its $73 price target.
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation closed yesterday at $67.00.
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