Oscar Gruss Upgrades Fundtech Ltd. (FNDT) to Buy

May 6, 2009 8:05 AM EDT

Oscar Gruss upgrades Fundtech Ltd. (Nasdaq: FNDT) from Hold to Buy. Price target increased from $5.50 to $11.

"Despite being a pure play on financial industry recovery, we believe that FNDT is well prepared for tough times that may come, after taking significant cost cutting measures. Strong booking during the 1Q09 and winning the Barclays (NYSE: BCS) contract should lay the foundation for resumed growth."

"We think that being able to record strong booking this quarter despite the current financial industry slump may lead the Company to resumed growth throughout FY09. We view this strong booking as an indication for improved visibility and lower uncertainty. We are encouraged by the cost cutting measures taken by management. Our new $11.00 target price reflects EV/Sales of 1.1x vs. the peer group’s average of 1.5x for FY09."

Fundtech Ltd. is a provider of software and services to banks of all sizes worldwide. Payments systems include wire transfers, automated clearing house (ACH) origination, cross-border payments and remittance.


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