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Exhibit 99.1

Syntel Reports First Quarter 2013 Financial Results

Highlights:

 

 

Q1 revenue of $189.1M, up 11% from year-ago quarter and 1% sequentially

 

 

Q1 EPS of $1.11 per diluted share, up 14% from year-ago quarter

 

 

Q1 cash & short term investments of $438M

 

 

Global Headcount of 22,179 on March 31, 2013, up 13% versus prior year

TROY, Mich. – April 18, 2013 – Syntel, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYNT), a global information technology services and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) firm, today announced financial results for the first quarter, ended March 31, 2013.

First Quarter Financial Highlights

Syntel’s revenue for the first quarter increased 11 percent to $189.1 million from $170.7 million in the prior-year period, and increased one percent sequentially from $187.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2012. During the first quarter, Applications Outsourcing accounted for 76 percent of total revenue, with Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) at 16 percent, e-Business contributing six percent and TeamSourcing at two percent.

The Company’s gross margin was 41.1 percent in the first quarter, compared to 41.8 percent in the prior-year period and 45.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012. Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses were 13.7 percent of revenue in the first quarter, compared to 15.8 percent in the prior-year period and 15 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012.

The first quarter income from operations was 27.4 percent of revenue as compared to 26.1 percent in the prior-year period and 30.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012. The sequential reduction in operating margin reflects advanced hiring, compensation increases, the impact of currency-related balance sheet translations, and the appreciation in the Indian rupee, among other factors.

Net income for the first quarter was $46.4 million or $1.11 per diluted share, compared to $40.7 million or $0.98 per diluted share in the prior-year period and net income of $49.9 million or $1.19 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2012.

During Q1, Syntel spent $5.2 million in CAPEX, largely in support of campus infrastructure, and finished the quarter with cash and short-term investments of $438 million. The Company also added 772 net employees, ending the quarter with 22,179 employees globally.

Operational Highlights

“I am pleased with our revenue performance in this seasonally weak quarter,” said Syntel CEO and President Prashant Ranade. “We are investing in our capabilities and growing our ranks with the aim of enhancing our market position while we pursue our long-term strategic initiatives.”

“Customers are demanding solutions that reflect an informed understanding of their industry,” said Ranade. “Our business is evolving with our customers’ needs and the clear emphasis on capabilities vs. size plays to our particular strength.”

“During the first quarter, pipelines continued to build and we still think the overall environment is improved from what we saw a year ago. We are hiring in support of the opportunities we see


and were pleased with the level of profitability we delivered this quarter despite the higher headcount. We remain focused on leveraging our strength in providing innovative solutions and a level of service that exceeds our customers’ expectations.”

2013 Guidance

Based on current visibility levels and an exchange rate assumption of 54 Indian Rupees to the dollar, the Company currently expects 2013 revenue of $785 to $815 million and EPS in the range of $4.25 to $4.50.

Syntel to Host Conference Call

Syntel will discuss its first quarter 2013 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 April 25, 2013 by dialing (855) 859-2056 and entering “34742912”. 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 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 9001:2008 certified. As of March 31, 2013, Syntel employed more than 22,000 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, 2012 or from other factors not currently anticipated.

Contacts:

North America/Europe: Jon Luebke, Syntel, 248/619-3503, jon_luebke@syntelinc.com

Asia/Pacific: Sikta Samantaray, +91 9167512186, sikta_samantaray@syntelinc.com

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SYNTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

 

     THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
 
     2013     2012  

Net revenues

   $ 189,106      $ 170,744   

Cost of revenues

     111,329        99,292   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     77,777        71,452   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     25,904        26,946   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

     51,873        44,506   

Other income, principally interest, net

     9,015        8,289   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before provision for income taxes

     60,888        52,795   

Income tax expense

     14,464        12,050   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 46,424      $ 40,745   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

    

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   $ 1,865      $ 14,831   

Gains (losses) on derivatives:

    

Gains (losses) arising during period on net investment hedges

     90        1,181   

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:

    

Unrealized holding gains arising during period

     211        272   

Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income

     (823     (177
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     (612     95   

Defined benefit pension plans:

    

Net Profit (loss) arising during period

     6        (4

Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension cost

     8        9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     14        5   

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax

     1,357        16,112   

Income tax expenses related to Other Comprehensive Income(loss)

     197        (31
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

     1,554        16,081   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income

   $ 47,978      $ 56,826   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividend per share

   $ —       $ 0.06   

EARNINGS PER SHARE:

    

Basic

   $ 1.11      $ 0.98   

Diluted

   $ 1.11      $ 0.98   

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

    

Basic

     41,742        41,653   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     41,839        41,765   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


SYNTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(IN THOUSANDS)

 

     March 31,
2013
     December 31,
2012
 
ASSETS      

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 131,196       $ 94,622   

Short term investments

     306,823         326,653   

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,161 and $2,168 at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively

     84,450         86,004   

Revenue earned in excess of billings

     25,576         11,875   

Deferred income taxes and other current assets

     60,840         51,736   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     608,885         570,890   

Property and equipment

     209,477         204,151   

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     87,972         85,033   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

     121,505         119,118   

Goodwill

     906         906   

Non current Term Deposits with Banks

     14         14   

Deferred income taxes and other non current assets

     35,163         34,908   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 766,473       $ 725,836   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY LIABILITIES      

Current liabilities:

     

Accrued payroll and related costs

   $ 41,520       $ 49,889   

Income taxes payable

     11,785         8,873   

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

     33,393         34,950   

Loans and borrowings

     50,021         50,029   

Deferred revenue

     2,708         4,694   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     139,427         148,435   

Other non current liabilities

     12,387         11,731   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     151,814         160,166   
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      

Total shareholders’ equity

     614,659         565,670   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 766,473       $ 725,836