Q3 revenue of $231.3M, down 4% from year-ago quarter and up 2% sequentially
Q3 EPS of $0.58 per diluted share, as compared to a loss of $2.58 in the year-ago quarter and EPS of $0.44 in the prior quarter.
Q3 cash & short term investments of $109M
Global Headcount of 21,928 on September 30, 2017, versus 23,055 in the year-ago quarter
TROY, Mich., Oct. 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntel, Inc. (Nasdaq:SYNT), a leading global provider of integrated information technology and knowledge process services, today announced financial results for the third quarter, ended September 30, 2017.
Third Quarter Financial Highlights
Syntel's revenue for the third quarter decreased 4.1 percent to $231.3 million from $241.3 million in the prior-year period, and rose two percent from $226.8 million in the second quarter of 2017. During the third quarter, Banking and Financial Services accounted for 44.5 percent of total revenue, with Retail, Logistics and Telecom at 18 percent, Healthcare and Life Sciences at 18 percent, Insurance at 15.3 percent, and Manufacturing at 4.2 percent.
The Company's gross margin was 38.1 percent in the third quarter, compared to 39.2 percent in the prior-year period and 35.9 percent in the second quarter of 2017. Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses were 11.7 percent of revenue in the third quarter, compared to 12.2 percent in the prior-year period and 12.7 percent in the previous quarter.
The third quarter income from operations was 26.4 percent of revenue as compared to 27 percent in the prior-year period and 23.3 percent in the second quarter 2017.
Net income for the third quarter was $48.8 million or $0.58 per diluted share. During the third quarter, Syntel had a one-time reversal of approximately $6.3 million in tax provisions, which positively impacted the EPS by $0.07 per share.
This compares to a net loss of $217.2 million or $2.58 per diluted share in the prior-year period and a net income of $36.7 million or $0.44 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2017. During the year-ago quarter, a net loss arose in connection with a special cash dividend and the one-time repatriation of cash for which the Company recognized a one-time tax expense of $271 million (net of foreign tax credits) in the third quarter of 2016, negatively impacting the EPS by $3.21 per share.
During Q3, Syntel spent $2.2 million in CAPEX and finished the quarter with cash and short-term investments of $109 million. The Company ended the quarter with 21,928 employees globally. During the quarter, Syntel repurchased 875,435 shares of its common stock for a total purchase price of $16.1 million.
Operational Highlights
"We continued to deepen our strategic relationships during the third quarter," said Syntel CEO and President Rakesh Khanna. "In particular, contribution from the 4 to 50 client segment grew faster than the overall company."
"While we continue to see headwinds in certain areas, the demand for digital services was strong and our Insurance segment continued to post healthy growth,” said Khanna. “We are encouraged by our Q3 results, but there is more work to be done. Our customers are at the center of our universe, and this focus will help Syntel return to growth over time.”
2017 Guidance
Based on current visibility levels and an exchange rate assumption of 65.0 Indian rupees to the dollar, the Company currently expects 2017 revenue of $890 million to $902 million and EPS in the range of $1.81 to $1.88.
Syntel to Host Conference Call
Syntel will discuss its third quarter 2017 results today on a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (EDT). To listen to the call, please dial (877) 837-3915 in the US/Canada or (973) 638-3495 internationally. The call will also be broadcast live via the Internet at Syntel's web site: investor.syntelinc.com. Please access the site at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register and download any necessary software. A replay will be available until October 24, 2017 by dialing (855) 859-2056 and entering “98749553." International callers may dial (404) 537-3406 and enter the same passcode.
About Syntel Syntel (Nasdaq:SYNT) is a leading global provider of integrated information technology and knowledge process services. Syntel helps global enterprises evolve the core by leveraging automation, scaled agile and cloud platforms to build efficient application development and management, testing and infrastructure solutions. Syntel’s digital services enable companies to engage customers, discover new insights through analytics, and create a more connected enterprise through the internet of things. Syntel’s "Customer for Life" philosophy builds collaborative partnerships and creates long-term client value by investing in IP, solutions and industry-focused delivery teams with deep domain knowledge.
Safe Harbor Provision This news release may include forward-looking statements, including those with respect to the future level of business for Syntel, Inc. These statements are necessarily subject to risk and uncertainty. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 or from other factors not currently anticipated.
Contacts: North America/Europe: Jon Luebke, Syntel, 248/619-3503, [email protected]
SYNTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
SEPTEMBER 30,
2017
2016
2017
2016
Net revenues
$
231,340
$
241,255
$
684,020
$
728,663
Cost of revenues
143,219
146,672
432,017
453,371
Gross profit
88,121
94,583
252,003
275,292
Selling, general and administrative expenses
27,160
29,526
86,150
77,468
Income from operations
60,961
65,057
165,853
197,824
Other income (expense):
Interest Expense
(3,041
)
(839
)
(9,633
)
(1,984
)
Other income
520
5,066
1,478
15,182
Other income (expense), net
(2,521
)
4,227
(8,155
)
13,198
Income before provision for income taxes
58,440
69,284
157,698
211,022
Income tax expense
9,607
286,513
33,833
316,403
Net income/(Loss)
$
48,833
$
(217,229
)
$
123,865
$
(105,381
)
Other Comprehensive Income
Foreign currency translation adjustments
$
(1,255
)
$
(391
)
$
5,857
$
(17,725
)
Gains on derivatives:
Gains arising during period on cash flow hedges
342
-
633
-
Unrealized gains/(losses) on securities:
Unrealized holding gains arising during period
301
170
496
217
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income
(77
)
(1,931
)
(112
)
(244
)
224
(1,761
)
384
(27
)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net profit arising during period
-
-
6
-
Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension cost
28
12
60
47
28
12
66
47
Other comprehensive Income (Loss), before tax
(661
)
(2,140
)
6,940
(17,705
)
Income tax benefit (expenses) related to Other comprehensive income (loss)
(217
)
659
(396
)
(54
)
Other comprehensive Income/(loss), net of tax
(878
)
(1,481
)
6,544
(17,759
)
Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
$
47,955
$
(218,710
)
$
130,409
$
(123,140
)
Dividend Per Share
$
-
$
15.00
$
-
$
15.00
EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE:
Basic
$
0.59
$
(2.58
)
$
1.48
$
(1.25
)
Diluted
$
0.58
$
(2.58
)
$
1.48
$
(1.25
)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
83,462
84,214
83,692
84,155
Diluted
83,537
84,289
83,741
84,278
SYNTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
September 30,
December 31,
2017
2016
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
75,417
$
78,332
Short term investments
33,618
21,614
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,140 at September 30, 2017 and $801 at December 31, 2016, respectively
109,341
118,299
Revenue earned in excess of billings
26,465
25,039
Other current assets
30,213
36,306
Total current assets
275,054
279,590
Property and equipment
236,955
227,056
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
131,855
120,580
Property and equipment, net
105,100
106,476
Goodwill
906
906
Non current Term Deposits with Banks
389
225
Deferred income taxes and other non current assets
79,581
67,346
TOTAL ASSETS
$
461,030
$
454,543
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' (DEFICIT)/EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accrued payroll and related costs
$
51,339
$
56,650
Income taxes payable
18,721
15,195
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
33,177
31,559
Deferred revenue
3,432
7,973
Loans and borrowings
26,090
21,264
Total current liabilities
132,759
132,641
Deferred income taxes and other non current liabilities
29,992
26,373
Non Current loans and borrowings
361,895
478,616
TOTAL LIABILITIES
524,646
637,630
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Total shareholders' (deficit)/equity
(63,616
)
(183,087
)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' (DEFICIT)/EQUITY