BUZZ-Citi 'supportive' of Australia's Collins Foods' acquisition of KFC restaurants
Citigroup Inc. -0.42% Pre
Citigroup Inc. C | 124.39 122.00 | -0.42% -1.92% Pre |
** Citi "supportive" of Australia's Collins Foods' CKF.AX acquisition of eight KFC restaurants in Germany
** On Wednesday, the restaurant operator signed agreement to acquire eight KFC restaurants in Bavaria
** Brokerage says acquisition is a positive for co as it helps geographic expansion and improves margins
** "Collins’ execution is strong in this market" — Citi
** Citi maintains "buy" rating, keeps PT at A$12.85
** Eight of 11 analysts rate the stock "buy" or higher, three "hold"; their median PT is A$12.4 — LSEG data
** Stock down 9.1% YTD, as of last close
