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Exhibit 99.1

Syntel Reports Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results

Highlights:

 

   

Q3 revenue of $140.5M, up 34% from year-ago quarter and 8% percent sequentially

 

   

Q3 EPS of $0.73 per diluted share, flat with year-ago quarter and up 8% sequentially

 

   

Q3 cash & short-term investments of $262.0M

 

   

Global Headcount of 16,288 as of September 30, 2010

TROY, Mich. – October 28, 2010 – Syntel, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYNT), a global information technology services and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) firm, today announced financial results for the third quarter, ended September 30, 2010.

Third Quarter Financial Highlights

Syntel’s revenue for the third quarter increased 34 percent to $140.5 million, compared to $104.7 million in the prior-year period, and increased eight percent sequentially from $130.6 million in the second quarter of 2010. During the third quarter, Applications Outsourcing accounted for 76 percent of total revenue, with Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) at 15 percent, e-Business contributing seven percent and TeamSourcing at two percent.

The Company’s gross margin was 39.6 percent in the third quarter, compared to 49.3 percent in the prior-year period and 39.5 percent in the second quarter of 2010. Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses were 17.7 percent in the third quarter, compared to 18.1 percent in the prior-year period and 14.6 percent in the previous quarter. Third quarter income from operations was 21.9 percent as compared to 31.2 percent in the prior-year period and 24.8 percent in the second quarter of 2010.

Operating margin in the third quarter was pressured by higher SG&A expenses, including costs associated with aggressive facility expansion programs. SG&A expenses also increased by $1.4M during the quarter and $3.1M sequentially due to exchange rate variations.

Net income for the third quarter was $30.4 million or $0.73 per diluted share, compared to $30.3 million or $0.73 per diluted share in the prior-year period and net income of $28.3 million or $0.68 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2010.

Operational Highlights

Overall, business momentum remained strong in the third quarter, as evidenced by our top line performance,” said Syntel CEO and President Prashant Ranade. “Revenue growth was broad-based across all key service offerings, and particularly strong in the Financial Services vertical. Syntel also continued to improve its positioning with strategic clients by helping drive both operational efficiency and business innovation.”

“In support of our growth plans and longer-term market opportunities, Syntel continues to invest in our business,” said Ranade. “During the third quarter, Syntel added an additional 1,362 employees, and our headcount has now grown 30 percent globally since the beginning of 2010. Our new campus in Chennai is now operational, and we have initiated infrastructure expansion programs in both Pune and Mumbai.”


 

2010 Guidance

Based on current visibility levels and an exchange rate assumption of 44.4 rupees to the dollar, the Company currently expects 2010 revenue of $532 to $535 million and EPS in the range of $2.65 to $2.69.

Syntel to Host Conference Call

Syntel will discuss its third quarter 2010 results today on a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern). 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 November 4, 2010 by dialing (800) 642-1687 and entering “18671551”. International callers may dial (706) 645-9291 and enter the same passcode.

About Syntel

Syntel (NASDAQ: SYNT) is a leading global provider of integrated information technology and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) solutions spanning the entire lifecycle of business and information systems and processes. The Company is driven by its mission to create new opportunities for clients by harnessing the passion, talent and innovation of Syntel employees worldwide. Syntel leverages dedicated Centers of Excellence, a flexible Global Delivery Model, and a strong track record of building collaborative client partnerships to create sustainable business advantage for Global 2000 organizations. Syntel is assessed at SEI CMMi Level 5, and is ISO 27001 and ISO 9001:2000 certified. As of September 30, 2010, Syntel employed more than 16,200 people worldwide. To learn more, visit us at: www.syntelinc.com.

Safe Harbor Provision

This news release includes 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, 2009 and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.

Contact: Jon Luebke, Syntel, (248) 619-3503, jon_luebke@syntelinc.com


 

SYNTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)

 

     THREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
     NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
 
     2010      2009      2010      2009  

Net revenues

   $ 140,545       $ 104,698       $ 387,233       $ 301,234   

Cost of revenues

     84,881         53,088         230,764         156,496   
                                   

Gross profit

     55,664         51,610         156,469         144,738   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     24,924         18,926         66,286         58,495   
                                   

Income from operations

     30,740         32,684         90,183         86,243   

Other income, principally interest

     4,876         3,527         9,118         6,837   
                                   

Income before income taxes

     35,616         36,211         99,301         93,080   

Income tax expense

     5,177         5,958         15,471         10,366   
                                   

Net income

   $ 30,439       $ 30,253       $ 83,830       $ 82,714   
                                   

Dividend per share

   $ 0.06       $ 0.06       $ 0.18       $ 0.18   

EARNINGS PER SHARE:

           

Basic

   $ 0.73       $ 0.73       $ 2.02       $ 2.00   

Diluted

   $ 0.73       $ 0.73       $ 2.02       $ 1.99   

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

           

Basic

     41,537         41,431         41,509         41,388   
                                   

Diluted

     41,618         41,507         41,588         41,473   
                                   


 

SYNTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(IN THOUSANDS)

 

     September 30,
2010
     December 31,
2009
 
ASSETS      

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 86,995       $ 87,822   

Short term investments

     175,041         112,243   

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,072 and $3000 at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively

     79,533         48,523   

Revenue earned in excess of billings

     11,829         5,809   

Deferred income taxes and other current assets

     42,561         23,739   
                 

Total current assets

     395,959         278,136   

Property and equipment

     163,498         143,911   

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     66,015         54,271   
                 

Property and equipment, net

     97,483         89,640   

Goodwill

     906         906   

Non current Term Deposits with Banks

     4,566         23,337   

Deferred income taxes and other non current assets

     28,586         20,603   
                 
   $ 527,500       $ 412,622   
                 
LIABILITIES      

Current liabilities:

     

Accrued payroll and related costs

   $ 35,101       $ 26,240   

Income taxes payable

     1,963         777   

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

     29,055         21,139   

Deferred revenue

     7,677         5,888   
                 

Total current liabilities

     73,796         54,044   

Other non current liabilities

     11,427         8,540   
                 

Total liabilities

     85,223         62,584   
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      

Total shareholders’ equity

     442,277         350,038   
                 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 527,500       $ 412,622