EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

Syntel Reports Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results

Highlights:

 

   

Q3 revenue increase of 27% to $87.9 million over Q3, 2006

 

   

Q3 EPS of $0.44 per diluted share

 

   

Quarter-ending headcount of 10,670 globally

TROY, Mich. – October 25, 2007 – Syntel, Inc. (SYNT), a global information technology services and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firm, today announced financial results for the third quarter, ended September 30, 2007.

Third Quarter Financial Highlights

Syntel’s total revenue for the third quarter increased 27 percent to $87.9 million, compared to $69.2 million in the prior-year period and more than nine percent sequentially from $80.4 million in the second quarter of 2007.

The Company’s gross margin was 39.8 percent in the third quarter, compared to 38.4 percent in the prior-year period and 38.2 percent in the second quarter of 2007.

During the third quarter, Syntel’s focus area of Applications Outsourcing accounted for 66 percent of total revenue, with Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) contributing 18 percent, e-Business at 11 percent and TeamSourcing at 5 percent.

The Company’s Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses were 20.9 percent in the third quarter of 2007, compared to 18.9 percent in the prior-year period and 20.1 percent in the second quarter of 2007. Syntel’s income from operations was 19.0 percent in the third quarter, compared to 19.5 percent in the prior-year period and 18.0 percent in the second quarter of 2007.

Net income for the third quarter was $18.3 million or $0.44 per diluted share, compared to $14.5 million or $0.35 per diluted share in the prior-year period and net income of $13.3 million or $0.32 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2007. During the quarter, Syntel reversed a tax reserve of $3.1 million, which had the positive effect of increasing EPS by $0.07 per share.

During the third quarter, Syntel added eight new clients and launched 86 new engagements. In addition, the Company added two new “Hunting Licenses” or preferred partnership agreements, taking the total to 86.

Operational Highlights

“Overall, we are pleased with the solid performance during the quarter, as Syntel continues to see incremental benefits from aggressive investments in People, New Offerings, and World-Class Infrastructure,” said Syntel Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bharat Desai. “Our brand positioning as a responsive, innovative ITO/BPO partner to our clients continues to resonate extremely well in this marketplace.”


“During the third quarter, our revenue growth was driven by strong performance in our Applications Outsourcing and BPO service areas, particularly in the Financial Services and Insurance verticals,” said Keshav Murugesh, Syntel President and Chief Operating Officer. “In addition, Syntel made solid progress in the area of margin improvement, and on our construction and talent management initiatives.”

2007 Guidance

The Company is pleased to update its 2007 guidance based on performance during the quarter. For the full year 2007, Syntel expects revenues in the range of $332 to $337 million and EPS between $1.43 and $1.48. This guidance is based on an exchange rate of 39.70 rupees to the dollar for the fourth quarter.

Syntel to Host Conference Call

Syntel will discuss its third quarter performance today on a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern). To listen to the call, please dial (888) 689-9220. The call will also be broadcast live via the Internet at Syntel’s web site: www.syntelinc.com under the “Investor Relations” section. Please go to the web site at least 15 minutes prior to the call start time to register and download any necessary audio software. A replay will be available by dialing (800) 642-1687 and entering “20242281” from 11:00 a.m. on October 25, 2007 until midnight on November 1, 2007. International callers may dial (706) 645-9291 and enter the same pass code.

About Syntel

Syntel (NASDAQ: SYNT) is a leading global provider of integrated information technology and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) solutions. The Company’s mission is to create new opportunities for its clients by harnessing the passion, talent and innovation of Syntel employees worldwide. It leverages dedicated vertical and service Centers of Excellence along with its flexible Global Delivery Model to deliver solutions that drive innovation, improve quality and reduce costs for Global 2000 customers in the Financial Services, Insurance, Health Care, Telecom, Retail, Aerospace, Manufacturing, and Automotive industries. Recognized by customers to be “Small enough to listen, Big enough to deliver.™” for its responsiveness and ability to build collaborative partnerships, the Company is known for solutions that deliver sustainable business advantage. Recently named to The Black Book of Outsourcing’s “50 Best Managed Global Outsourcing Vendors” list, Syntel has more than 10,600 employees worldwide, is assessed at Level 5 of the SEI’s CMMI, BS 7799-2:2002 as well as ISO 9001:2000 certified. To learn more, visit us at www.syntelinc.com.

Safe Harbor Provision

This news release includes forward-looking statements, including 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 Form 10-K document dated March 15, 2007. Factors that could cause results to differ materially from those set forth above include general trends and developments in the


information technology industry, which is subject to rapid technological changes, and the Company’s concentration of sales in a relatively small number of large customers, as well as intense competition in the information technology industry, which the Company believes will increase.

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SYNTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

 

     THREE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
   NINE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
     2007    2006    2007    2006

Net Revenues

   $ 87,885    $ 69,217    $ 243,672    $ 197,123

Cost of revenues

     52,887      42,635      148,486      123,267
                           

GROSS PROFIT

     34,998      26,582      95,186      73,856

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     18,333      13,056      47,431      35,299
                           

Income from operations

     16,665      13,526      47,755      38,557

Other income, principally interest

     1,659      1,298      4,328      3,525
                           

Income before income taxes

     18,324      14,824      52,083      42,082

Provision for income taxes

     11      293      5,131      4,443
                           

NET INCOME

   $ 18,313    $ 14,531    $ 46,952    $ 37,639
                           

Dividend Per Share :

   $ 0.06    $ 1.31    $ 0.18    $ 1.43

EARNINGS PER SHARE :

Basic

   $ 0.45    $ 0.36    $ 1.14    $ 0.92

Diluted

   $ 0.44    $ 0.35    $ 1.14    $ 0.92

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING :

           

Basic

     41,100      40,865      41,036      40,783
                           

Diluted

     41,256      41,123      41,253      41,038
                           


SYNTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(IN THOUSANDS)

 

     September 30,
2007
   December 31,
2006
ASSETS      

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 51,494    $ 51,555

Short term investments

     41,525      42,319

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $309 and $2,828 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively

     59,117      33,706

Revenue earned in excess of billings

     12,027      11,947

Deferred income taxes and other current assets

     22,467      13,983
             

Total current assets

     186,630      153,510

Property and equipment

     99,468      69,672

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     41,059      31,358
             

Property and equipment, net

     58,409      38,314

Goodwill

     906      906

Deferred income taxes and other noncurrent assets

     8,062      4,959
             
   $ 254,007    $ 197,689
             
LIABILITIES      

Current liabilities:

     

Accrued payroll and related costs

   $ 24,342    $ 20,034

Income taxes payable

     6,437      2,732

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

     20,609      19,221

Deferred revenue

     4,584      5,960
             

Total liabilities

     55,972      47,947
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      

Total shareholders’ equity

     198,035      149,742
             

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 254,007    $ 197,689