** Jefferies is optimistic about cinema software provider Vista Group's VGL.NZ transition from on-premise to SaaS model, expecting revenue per site to triple by FY30
** Brokerage sees potential upside from new customer wins in North America and market expansion
** Notes: Achieving targets of over NZ$300 million ($171.78 million) avg recurring rev and over 6,000 sites could further increase price target
** Flags risks like larger churn of sites, lower price uplift and lower margin expansion than expected, among others
** Initiates coverage with "buy" rating at PT of NZ$4.8
** Stock up 19.4% YTD
($1 = 1.7464 New Zealand dollars)
(Reporting by Kumar Tanishk in Bengaluru)
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