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Ivanovich,
I think the problem with SPS is that they tried to be too clever and build a payment system from scratch and that carried its full dose of IP risk, hence the delays and extra costs etc. Having said that, there is no doubt that there is upside in owning 33% of SPS and the likely increased volumes from 3rd party transactions. I just don't think its going to be the sort of blue sky initiative that will give them the next kicker. More likely, offerings of other products such as mobile recharges, tickets, music etc in the next while will give them the next growth options.(see note 16 [i think!] of the prelim regarding assumptions relating to goodwill impairement).

As a footnote, when ATMS came over to CUS they brought with them their own "off the shelf system" ...I think its called Calypso (although happy to be corrected...)
For those transactions not committed to SPS so far, Calypso has provided some excellent savings...