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Exhibit 99.1

Syntel Reports Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results

Highlights:

 

    Q3 revenue of $228.3M, up 9% from year-ago quarter, and flat sequentially

 

    Q3 EPS of $1.47 per diluted share, up 3% from year-ago quarter, and 4% sequentially

 

    Q3 cash & short term investments of $808.7M

 

    Global Headcount of 24,333 on September 30, 2014, up 6% from year-ago quarter

TROY, Mich. – October 16, 2014 –Syntel, Inc. (Nasdaq:SYNT), a global provider of digital transformation, information technology and knowledge process services to Global 2000 companies, today announced financial results for the third quarter, ended September 30, 2014.

Third Quarter Financial Highlights

Syntel’s revenue for the third quarter increased nine percent to $228.3 million from $209.9 million in the prior-year period, and was unchanged from $228.3 million in the second quarter of 2014. During the third quarter, Banking and Financial Services accounted for 51 percent of total revenue, with Healthcare and Life Sciences at 16 percent, Retail, Logistics and Telecom at 15 percent, Insurance at 15 percent and Manufacturing at three percent.

The Company’s gross margin was 41.4 percent in the third quarter, compared to 46.6 percent in the prior-year period and 39.2 percent in the second quarter of 2014. Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses were 11.6 percent of revenue in the third quarter, compared to 10.7 percent in the prior-year period and 11.5 percent in the previous quarter.

The third quarter income from operations was 29.8 percent of revenue as compared to 35.9 percent in the prior-year period and 27.7 percent in the second quarter. The sequential rise in operating margin during the third quarter primarily reflects the impact of lower visa and immigration-related expenses and currency-related balance sheet translations.

Net income for the third quarter was $61.6 million or $1.47 per diluted share, compared to $59.4 million or $1.42 per diluted share in the prior-year period and net income of $59.3 million or $1.41 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2014.

During Q3, Syntel spent $5.1 million in CAPEX, largely in support of campus infrastructure, and finished the quarter with cash and short-term investments of $808.7 million. The Company also added 211 net employees, ending the quarter with 24,333 employees globally.

Operational Highlights

“During the third quarter, we experienced some temporary headwinds in our Health Care and Life Science segment that have impacted our full-year 2014 growth outlook,” said Syntel CEO and President Nitin Rakesh. “We remain confident that the healthcare industry holds considerable promise for future growth and we continue to invest in all segments of the industry, especially in evolving needs of the market, and are well-positioned to benefit from this long-term trend.”

“Syntel continues to deepen ties with existing customers while adding new relationships that will provide an important foundation for future growth,” said Rakesh. “We are investing in strategic areas like digital transformation, to help our customers embrace the change impacting their businesses.”


“We also remain committed to identifying impactful trends within our focus industries and building robust capabilities in these areas. We continue to see our pipelines build as a result of our investments and expect to capitalize on these opportunities in the years to come.”

2014 Guidance

Based on current visibility levels and an exchange rate assumption of 61 Indian rupees to the dollar, the Company is updating 2014 revenue to a range of $908 to $915 million from $920 to $940 million and EPS to a range of $5.60 to $5.70 from $5.50 to $5.65.

The EPS range provided is based on shares outstanding as of September 30, 2014 and is before the impact of the 2-for-1 stock split that was announced on October 8, 2014. For additional details, about the stock split, please refer to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on October 8, 2014.

Syntel to Host Conference Call

Syntel will discuss its third quarter 2014 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 23, 2014 by dialing (855) 859-2056 and entering “18324361”. International callers may dial (404) 537-3406 and enter the same passcode.

About Syntel

Syntel (Nasdaq: SYNT) is a global provider of digital transformation, information technology and knowledge process services to Global 2000 companies. Syntel’s mission is to create new opportunities for clients by harnessing our passion, talent and innovation. We combine technology expertise, industry knowledge and a global delivery model to drive business value creation. Syntel’s “Customer for Life” philosophy drives our relentless focus to build long-term, collaborative client partnerships.

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, 2013, the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 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

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

 

     THREE MONTHS ENDED     NINE MONTHS ENDED  
     SEPTEMBER 30,     SEPTEMBER 30,  
     2014     2013     2014     2013  

Net revenues

   $ 228,332      $ 209,871      $ 676,105      $ 601,478   

Cost of revenues

     133,804        112,158        396,006        342,407   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     94,528        97,713        280,099        259,071   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     26,566        22,445        85,108        66,828   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

     67,962        75,268        194,991        192,243   

Other income , net

     10,657        949        34,617        8,418   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before provision for income taxes

     78,619        76,217        229,608        200,661   

Income tax expense

     17,013        16,800        50,570        47,308   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 61,606      $ 59,417      $ 179,038      $ 153,353   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

        

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   $ (22,853   $ (27,396   $ (5,010   $ (75,331

Gains (losses) on derivatives:

        

Gains (losses) arising during period on net investment hedges

     —          (3,194     724        (7,912

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:

        

Unrealized holding gains arising during period

     3,684        2,456        8,270        3,086   

Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income

     (840     (199     (3,207     (1,029
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     2,844        2,257        5,063        2,057   

Defined benefit pension plans:

        

Net Profit (loss) arising during period

     —          15        —          43   

Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension cost

     12        7        21        23   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     12        22        21        66   

Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax

     (19,997     (28,311     798        (81,120

Income tax benefits (expenses) related to Other Comprehensive Income (loss)

     (748     (771     (674     (723
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

     (20,745     (29,082     124        (81,843
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income (loss)

   $ 40,861      $ 30,335      $ 179,162      $ 71,510   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividend per share

   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     

EARNINGS PER SHARE:

        

Basic

   $ 1.47      $ 1.42      $ 4.28      $ 3.67   

Diluted

   $ 1.47      $ 1.42      $ 4.27      $ 3.66   

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

        

Basic

     41,916        41,815        41,874        41,776   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     41,984        41,888        41,971        41,859   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


SYNTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

(IN THOUSANDS)

 

     September 30,      December 31,  
     2014      2013  
ASSETS      

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 221,498       $ 178,757   

Short term investments

     587,226         490,177   

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,017 and $2,022 at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively

     116,778         101,974   

Revenue earned in excess of billings

     36,567         22,275   

Deferred income taxes and other current assets

     67,697         49,929   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     1,029,766         843,112   

Property and equipment

     210,887         198,687   

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     100,058         89,082   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

     110,829         109,605   

Goodwill

     906         906   

Non current Term Deposits with Banks

     —           163   

Deferred income taxes and other non current assets

     47,093         43,390   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 1,188,594       $ 997,176   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
LIABILITIES
     

Current liabilities:

     

Accrued payroll and related costs

   $ 56,869       $ 56,308   

Income taxes payable

     27,206         19,224   

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

     38,060         36,661   

Deferred revenue

     4,372         4,729   

Loans and borrowings

     8,486         7,363   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     134,993         124,285   

Other non current liabilities

     14,246         11,970   

Non Current loans and borrowings

     132,000         138,375   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     281,239         274,630   
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      

Total shareholders’ equity

     907,355         722,546   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 1,188,594       $ 997,176