IHH Healthcare Berhad $IHH (Q0F.SG)$/$IHH (5225.MY)$ has announced plans to acquire Island Hospital Sdn Bhd (IHSB) in Penang for RM3.92 billion. This acquisition will significantly expand IHH's presence in the northern region of Malaysia, with Island Hospital being a prime asset in the medical tourism sector. The hospital, with a 600-bed capacity, is strategically located to cater to patients from both Malaysia and nearby countries, such as Indonesia, further boosting IHH's regional influence.
Analysts from various research firms have weighed in positively on this development. MIDF Stock Broking House has maintained a BUY call with a target price of RM7.35, citing the hospital's strategic location and potential revenue synergies. Meanwhile, RHB Stock Broking House has also issued a BUY call, with a higher target price of RM8.00, reflecting optimism on the expansion of IHH's operational footprint and the synergies expected from this acquisition. Kenanga Stock Broking House supports this view, maintaining an OUTPERFORM rating with a target price of RM7.73, noting that while short-term earnings might be diluted, the long-term benefits are likely to outweigh any temporary setbacks. Last but not least, CGS International Stock Broking House reiterates an ADD rating for the company, with a target price of RM7.88.
Island Hospital, known for its top-tier facilities and high patient volumes, is seen as a valuable asset. With over 430,000 outpatient visits and 42,000 inpatient admissions annually, the hospital offers specialised services in cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, and general surgery. Furthermore, its proximity to Penang International Airport enhances its appeal for medical tourism, which is a key growth area for IHH.
The acquisition also includes a piece of adjacent land, valued at RM223 million, which has been approved for future development. This will allow IHH to increase Island Hospital's capacity, further cementing its role as a leading medical institution in Penang and the region.
Financially, the deal is expected to increase IHH's net gearing from 0.29x to 0.44x, assuming the acquisition is fully financed through borrowings. Despite this, the expected revenue synergies and cost savings from integrating Island Hospital into IHH's network are anticipated to boost IHH's overall performance from 2025 onwards. Revised earnings forecasts indicate a 15% increase in IHH's revenue by FY26, as the newly acquired hospital begins to contribute significantly to the group's financials.
While the acquisition comes with some risks, such as the potential difficulty in integrating Island Hospital into IHH's existing network and economic uncertainties affecting patient demand, analysts believe these can be mitigated by IHH's operational expertise. Consequently, the company's long-term growth prospects remain strong.
Source: MIDF, RHB, Kenanga, CGS
Title: Solidifying the Northern Hospital Cluster, Expanding Its Footprint In The Pearl Of The Orient; BUY, Acquiring Hospital in Penang, Acquisition of Island Hospital the right fit
IHH Healthcare Berhad宣布计划以39.2令吉的价格收购位于槟城的Island Hospital Sdn Bhd (IHSB)。此次收购将显著扩大IHH在马来西亚北部地区的影响力,岛屿医院是医疗旅游领域的主要资产。该医院可容纳600张床位,地理位置优越,可满足来自马来西亚和附近国家(例如印度尼西亚)的患者,进一步增强了IHH的地区影响力。
来自多家研究公司的分析师对这一事态发展给予了积极的评价。MIDF Stock Broking House以该医院的战略位置和潜在的收入协同效应为由,维持买入看涨期权,目标价为7.35令吉。同时,RhB Stock Broking House也发出了买入电话会议,目标价上调至8令吉,这反映了人们对IHH扩大业务版图以及此次收购预期产生的协同效应的乐观情绪。Kenanga Stock Broking House支持这一观点,维持跑赢大盘的评级,目标价为7.73令吉,并指出,尽管短期收益可能会被稀释,但长期收益可能超过任何暂时的挫折。最后但并非最不重要的一点是,CGS国际股票经纪公司重申了该公司的ADD评级,目标价为7.88令吉。
岛屿医院以其一流的设施和庞大的患者量而闻名,被视为宝贵的资产。该医院每年有超过430,000次门诊就诊和42,000名住院患者,提供心脏病学、肿瘤学、骨科、胃肠病学和普通外科方面的专业服务。此外,它靠近槟城国际机场,增强了其对医疗旅游的吸引力,而医疗旅游是IHH的关键增长领域。
此次收购还包括一块价值22300万令吉的邻近土地,该土地已获批准用于未来开发。这将使IHH能够增加岛屿医院的容量,进一步巩固其作为槟城和该地区领先医疗机构的作用。
财务方面,假设收购完全通过借款融资,该交易预计将把IHH的净资产负债从0.29倍提高到0.44倍。尽管如此,预计将Island Hospital纳入IHH网络所带来的收入协同效应和成本节约将从2025年起提高IHH的整体业绩。修订后的收益预测显示,随着新收购的医院开始为集团的财务做出重大贡献,到26财年,IHH的收入将增长15%。
尽管此次收购存在一些风险,例如将Island Hospital整合到IHH现有网络中的潜在困难以及影响患者需求的经济不确定性,但分析师认为,IHH的运营专业知识可以缓解这些风险。因此,该公司的长期增长前景仍然强劲。
资料来源:MIDF、RhB、Kenanga、CGS
标题:巩固北方医院集群,扩大其在东方之珠的足迹;买入,收购槟城医院,收购岛屿医院是合适的