EX-99.1 2 d550788dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

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Results for the Quarter ended June 30, 2018 under IFRS

EPS grows 9.9% YoY; sale of hosted data center business concluded

Bangalore, India and East Brunswick, New Jersey, USA – July 20, 2018 - Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) today announced financial results under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for its quarter ended June 30, 2018.

Highlights of the Results

Results for the Quarter ended June 30, 2018:

 

  Gross Revenue was  139.8 billion ($2.0 billion1), up 1.5% sequentially and 2.6% YoY.

 

  IT Services Segment Revenue at  137.0 billion ($2.0 billion1), up 2.2% sequentially and 5.2% YoY.

 

  IT Services Segment Revenue in dollar terms at $2,026.5 million, down 1.7% sequentially, up 2.8% YoY.

 

  Non-GAAP constant currency IT Services Segment Revenue up 0.1% sequentially and 2.4% YoY.

 

  IT Services Margin2 for the quarter at 17.2%. This includes a gain of  2,529 million ($36.9 million1) from the sale of our hosted data center business in the quarter ended June 30, 2018.

 

  EPS for the quarter at  4.71 ($0.071) per share, an increase of 9.9% YoY.

Performance for the Quarter ended June 30, 2018

Abidali Z. Neemuchwala, CEO and Member of the Board said - “We have seen pickup in spending in the developed markets, particularly in North America and BFSI. Our investments in Digital continue to help us build differentiation in key industry segments, which is resulting in a consistent improvement in our client metrics. We have had a good quarter of order bookings and I am confident we are moving in the right direction.”

Jatin Dalal, Chief Financial Officer said -“We successfully concluded the sale of our hosted data center business in the quarter. We continue to improve our operating metrics and generated strong operating cash flows at 136% of our Net Income during the quarter.”

Outlook for the Quarter ending September 30, 2018

We expect Revenue from our IT Services business to be in the range of $2,009 million to $2,049 million*. This translates to a sequential growth of 0.3% to 2.3%, excluding the impact of the divestment of our hosted data center services business which concluded in the quarter ended June 30, 2018.

 

* Outlook is based on the following exchange rates: GBP/USD at 1.34, Euro/USD at 1.18, AUD/USD at 0.75, USD/INR at 68.50 and USD/CAD at 1.29.

 

1. For the convenience of the readers, the amounts in Indian Rupees in this release have been translated into United States Dollars at the certified foreign exchange rate of US$1 =  68.46, as published by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on June 30, 2018. However, the realized exchange rate in our IT Services business segment for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 was US$1=  67.61.

 

2. IT Services Margin refers to Segment Results Total.

 


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IT Services

Wipro continued its momentum in winning large deals globally as described below:

Wipro has won an applications cloud migration contract from a European investment bank for their repository of applications.

A major US airline has renewed its multi-year contract with Wipro for global contact center support and other business process services.

Wipro has won a multi-year business process operations transformation contract from an Australian construction and property management company. The engagement will leverage Wipro’s AI, cognitive-driven automation and platforms to standardize and transform the client’s finance and HR operations into a global shared services model.

Wipro has been awarded a multi-year cargo management contract by LATAM Cargo S.A., a leader in air cargo transport to, from and within Latin America. Wipro will deploy its end to end cargo management system, CROAMIS, for the client.

Wipro has been awarded a multi-year quality engineering transformation contract by a leading African financial services company. Our proprietary platforms - Wipro AssureNXT and Wipro HOLMESTM will drive cost optimization as well as standardize and transform the quality engineering landscape for the client.

Digital Highlights

We continue to see increasing traction in digital oriented deals as illustrated below:

A global pharmaceutical company has selected Wipro to support its strategic assessment and go-to-market approach for its diagnostics business unit. The project will leverage Wipro’s industry expertise and service design methodology to help define a futuristic strategy roadmap for the business unit.

Wipro has won an application modernization and cloud migration contract from a global financial services company, aimed at driving greater business agility and improved end-customer experience.

Wipro and Designit have been selected by a leading North American student aid organization to help transform and reimagine its customer experience across its loan portals through redesigned business processes and digital touchpoints.

 


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Wipro also continues to win deals in the cloud applications space by leveraging Appirio Cloud Services:

 

  An American retailer has extended its HR transformation contract with Wipro. This program will improve the customer experience as well as the employee satisfaction in its stores.

 

  A large medical advocacy group has selected Wipro as a partner to transform its employee and member experience. Wipro will implement a cloud-based solution to enhance the group’s human capital management, payroll and finance operations.

Analyst Accolades and Awards

Wipro was recognized as a Leader in the Nelson Hall NEAT assessment on Business Process Transformation through RPA & AI.

Wipro was recognized as a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Manufacturing Information Transformation Strategic Consulting 2018 Vendor Assessment.

Wipro was recognized as a Leader in Everest Group’s Know Your Customer-Anti Money Laundering (KYC-AML) BPO – State of the Market with Services PEAK Matrix™ Assessment 2018.

Wipro has been awarded the National Intellectual Property (IP) Award 2018 by Intellectual Property Office (IPO), Government of India and The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), in the ‘Top Public Limited Company / Private Limited Company for Patents & Commercialization in India’ category.

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IT Products

 

  IT Products Segment Revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 was  3.5 billion ($51.6 million1).

 

  IT Products Margin for the quarter was -20.9%.

Please refer the table on page 9 for reconciliation between IFRS IT Services Revenue and IT Services Revenue on a non-GAAP constant currency basis.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G and Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K. Such non-GAAP financial measures are measures of our historical or future performance, financial position or cash flows that are adjusted to exclude or include amounts that are excluded or included, as the case may be, from the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with IFRS.

 


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The table on page 9 provides IT Services Revenue on a constant currency basis, which is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated by translating IT Services Revenue from the current reporting period into U.S. dollars based on the currency conversion rate in effect for the prior reporting period. We refer to growth rates in constant currency so that business results may be viewed without the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, thereby facilitating period-to-period comparisons of our business performance.

This non-GAAP financial measure is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with IFRS, and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition to this non-GAAP measure, the financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable IFRS financial measure should be carefully evaluated.

Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018, prepared under IFRS, along with individual business segment reports, are available in the Investors section of our website www.wipro.com

Quarterly Conference Call

We will hold an earnings conference call today at 07:15 p.m. Indian Standard Time (09:45 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time) to discuss our performance for the quarter. The audio from the conference call will be available online through a web-cast and can be accessed at the following link- http://services.choruscall.eu/links/wipro180720.html

An audio recording of the management discussions and the question and answer session will be available online and will be accessible in the Investor Relations section of our website at www.wipro.com

About Wipro Limited

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company. We harness the power of cognitive computing, hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, strong commitment to sustainability and good corporate citizenship, we have over 160,000 dedicated employees serving clients across six continents. Together, we discover ideas and connect the dots to build a better and a bold new future.

 

Contact for Investor Relations    Contact for Media & Press
Vaibhav Saha    Abhishek Kumar Jain    Vipin Nair
Phone: +91-80-4672 6143    Phone: +1 978 826 4700    Phone: +91-80-3991 6450
vaibhav.saha@wipro.com    abhishekkumar.jain@wipro.com    vipin.nair1@wipro.com

 


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Forward-Looking Statements

The forward-looking statements contained herein represent Wipro’s beliefs regarding future events, many of which are by their nature, inherently uncertain and outside Wipro’s control. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Wipro’s growth prospects, its future financial operating results, and its plans, expectations and intentions. Wipro cautions readers that the forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding fluctuations in our earnings, revenue and profits, our ability to generate and manage growth, complete proposed corporate actions, intense competition in IT services, our ability to maintain our cost advantage, wage increases in India, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, our ability to manage our international operations, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in telecommunication networks, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions, liability for damages on our service contracts, the success of the companies in which we make strategic investments, withdrawal of fiscal governmental incentives, political instability, war, legal restrictions on raising capital or acquiring companies outside India, unauthorized use of our intellectual property and general economic conditions affecting our business and industry. Additional risks that could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, Annual Reports on Form 20-F. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. We may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by us or on our behalf.

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WIPRO LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(Rupees in millions, except share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

     As of March 31,      As of June 30,  
     2018      2018      2018  
                   Convenience
translation into US
dollar in millions
(unaudited) Refer
footnote 1 on Page 1
 

ASSETS

        

Goodwill

     117,584        121,610        1,776  

Intangible assets

     18,113        17,868        261  

Property, plant and equipment

     64,443        65,357        955  

Derivative assets

     41        29        —    

Investments

     7,668        6,448        94  

Investment in equity accounted investee

     1,206        1,212        18  

Trade receivables

     4,446        4,179        61  

Deferred tax assets

     6,908        6,724        98  

Non-current tax assets

     18,349        19,269        281  

Other non-current assets

     15,726        16,547        242  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

     254,484        259,243        3,786  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Inventories

     3,370        3,803        56  

Trade receivables

     100,990        97,608        1,426  

Other current assets

     30,596        26,415        386  

Unbilled receivables

     42,486        26,691        390  

Contract assets

     —          18,209        266  

Investments

     249,094        250,729        3,662  

Current tax assets

     6,262        6,787        99  

Derivative assets

     1,232        3,065        45  

Cash and cash equivalents

     44,925        70,685        1,033  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     478,955        503,992        7,363  

Assets held for sale

     27,201        —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     506,156        503,992        7,363  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     760,640        763,235        11,149  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

EQUITY

        

Share capital

     9,048        9,048        132  

Share premium

     800        861        13  

Retained earnings

     453,265        472,454        6,901  

Share based payment reserve

     1,772        1,958        29  

Other components of equity

     18,051        15,332        224  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity attributable to the equity holders of the Company

     482,936        499,653        7,299  

Non-controlling interest

     2,410        2,172        32  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL EQUITY

     485,346        501,825        7,331  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

        

Long - term loans and borrowings

     45,268        47,060        687  

Derivative liabilities

     7        —          —    

Deferred tax liabilities

     3,059        2,407        35  

Non-current tax liabilities

     9,220        8,925        130  

Other non-current liabilities

     4,230        4,079        60  

Provisions

     3        2        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

     61,787        62,473        912  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans, borrowings and bank overdrafts

     92,991        70,668        1,032  

Trade payables and accrued expenses

     68,129        75,530        1,103  

Unearned revenues

     17,139        18,801        276  

Current tax liabilities

     9,417        13,304        194  

Derivative liabilities

     2,210        3,287        48  

Other current liabilities

     16,613        16,575        242  

Provisions

     796        772        11  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     207,295        198,937        2,906  

Liabilities directly associated with assets held for sale

     6,212        —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     213,507        198,937        2,906  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     275,294        261,410        3,818  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

     760,640        763,235        11,149  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 


WIPRO LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Rupees in millions, except share and per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

     Three months ended June 30,  
     2017     2018     2018  
                 Convenience
translation into US
dollar in millions
(unaudited) Refer
Footnote 1 on Page 1
 

Gross revenues

     136,261       139,777       2,042  

Cost of revenues

     (97,111     (100,350     (1,466

Gross profit

     39,150       39,427       576  

Selling and marketing expenses

     (10,146     (10,813     (158

General and administrative expenses

     (7,264     (8,608     (126

Foreign exchange gains/(losses), net

     353       771       11  

Other Operating Income

     —         2,529       37  

Results from operating activities

     22,093       23,306       340  

Finance expenses

     (1,601     (1,649     (24

Finance and other income

     6,327       5,197       76  

Share of profits/(loss) of equity accounted investee

     (1     (53     (1

Profit before tax

     26,818       26,801       391  

Income tax expense

     (5,994     (5,865     (86
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period

     20,824       20,936       305  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Attributable to:

      

Equity holders of the Company

     20,765       21,206       310  

Non-controlling interest

     59       (270     (5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period

     20,824       20,936       305  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per equity share:

      

Attributable to equity share holders of the Company

 

   

Basic

     4.29       4.71       0.07  

Diluted

     4.28       4.70       0.07  

Weighted average number of equity shares used in computing earnings per equity share

      

Basic

     4,845,115,238       4,503,615,899       4,503,615,899  

Diluted

     4,851,070,943       4,511,794,217       4,511,794,217  

Additional Information

      

Segment Revenue

      

IT Services Business Units

      

BFSI

     34,934       41,054       600  

HLS+A24

     19,150       18,209       266  

CBU

     20,535       21,987       321  

ENU

     17,464       17,205       251  

TECH

     17,664       19,504       285  

MFG

     11,678       11,304       165  

COMM

     8,831       7,740       113  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

IT SERVICES TOTAL

     130,256       137,003       2,001  

IT PRODUCTS

     6,343       3,532       52  

RECONCILING ITEMS

     15       13       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL

     136,614       140,548       2,053  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


Segment Result

      

IT Services Business Units

      

BFSI

     5,441       7,149       104  

HLS

     2,734       2,070       30  

CBU

     2,934       2,615       38  

ENU

     3,651       2,690       39  

TECH

     3,481       4,064       59  

MFG

     1,694       1,402       20  

COMM

     1,449       754       11  

UNALLOCATED

     532       695       10  

OTHER OPERATING INCOME

     —         2,529       37  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL IT SERVICES

     21,916       23,968       348  

IT PRODUCTS

     31       (740     (11

RECONCILING ITEMS

     146       78       1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL

     22,093       23,306       338  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCE EXPENSE

     (1,601     (1,649     (24

FINANCE AND OTHER INCOME

     6,327       5,197       77  

SHARE OF PROFIT/(LOSS) OF EQUITY ACCOUNTED INVESTEE

     (1     (53     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROFIT BEFORE TAX

     26,818       26,801       391  

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

     (5,994     (5,865     (86
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD

     20,824       20,936       305  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment result represents operating profits of the segments and dividend income and gains or losses (net) relating to strategic investments, which are presented within “Finance and other income” in the statement of Income.

The Company is organized by the following operating segments: IT Services and IT Products.

IT Services: The IT Services segment primarily consists of IT Service offerings to customers organized by industry verticals. Effective April 1, 2018, consequent to change in organization structure, the Company reorganized its industry verticals. The Manufacturing (MFG) and Technology Business unit are split from the former Manufacturing & Technology (MNT) business unit. The revised industry verticals are as follows: Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), Health Business unit (Health BU) previously known as Health Care and Life Sciences Business unit (HLS), Consumer Business unit (CBU), Energy, Natural Resources & Utilities (ENU), Manufacturing (MFG), Technology (TECH) and Communications (COMM). IT Services segment also includes Others which comprises dividend income relating to strategic investments, which are presented within “Financial and other Income” in the interim condensed consolidated statement of income. Key service offerings to customers includes software application development and maintenance, research and development services for hardware and software design, business application services, analytics, consulting, infrastructure outsourcing services and business process services.

Comparative information has been restated to give effect to the above changes.

IT Products: The Company is a value added reseller of desktops, servers, notebooks, storage products, networking solutions and packaged software for leading international brands. In certain total outsourcing contracts of the IT Services segment, the Company delivers hardware, software products and other related deliverables. Revenue relating to the above items is reported as revenue from the sale of IT Products.


Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Constant Currency IT Services Revenue to IT Services Revenue as per IFRS ($MN)

 

Three Months ended June 30, 2018  

IT Services Revenue as per IFRS

   $ 2,026.5  

Effect of Foreign currency exchange movement

   $ 37.7  
  

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Constant Currency IT Services Revenue based on previous quarter exchange rates

   $ 2,064.2  
Three Months ended June 30, 2018  

IT Services Revenue as per IFRS

   $ 2,026.5  

Effect of Foreign currency exchange movement

   $ (7.2
  

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Constant Currency IT Services Revenue based on exchange rates of comparable period in previous year

   $ 2,019.3