SYNTEL INC - FORM 10-Q - November 3, 2016

SYNTEL INC - FORM 10-Q - November 3, 2016

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒	Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016 or

☐	Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 000-22903

Syntel, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Michigan		38-2312018
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

525 E. Big Beaver Road, Suite 300, Troy, Michigan		48083
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

248-619-2800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ☐ Yes ☒ No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common Stock, no par value: 84,100,928 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2016.

SYNTEL, INC.

INDEX


		Page

Part I Financial Information

Item 1	Financial Statements

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss)Income (unaudited)		3

	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)		4

	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Deficit (unaudited)		5

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)		6

	Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements		7

Item 2	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		33

Item 3	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		44

Item 4	Controls and Procedures		46

Part II Other Information			47

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		47

Item 1A.	Risk Factors		47

Item 6	Exhibits		49

Signatures			50

Exhibit 31.1 - Certification of Principal Executive Officer

Exhibit 31.2 - Certification of Principal Executive Officer

Exhibit 31.3 - Certification of Principal Financial Officer

Exhibit 32 - Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer

PART I

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SYNTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)


	THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,						NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015
Net revenues	$	241,255		$	253,636		$	728,663		$	714,032
Cost of revenues		146,672			146,061			453,371			436,550

Gross profit		94,583			107,575			275,292			277,482
Selling, general and administrative expenses		29,526			15,121			77,468			72,231

Income from operations		65,057			92,454			197,824			205,251
Other income, net		4,227			10,227			13,198			29,452

Income before provision for income taxes		69,284			102,681			211,022			234,703
Income tax expense		286,513			24,990			316,403			56,412

Net (loss)/income	$	(217,229	)	$	77,691		$	(105,381	)	$	178,291

Other comprehensive loss
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(391	)	$	(34,012	)	$	(17,725	)	$	(39,932	)
Unrealized gains on securities:
Unrealized holding gains arising during period		170			1,477			217			4,769
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net (loss)/income		(1,931	)		(3,341	)		(244	)		(4,360	)

		(1,761	)		(1,864	)		(27	)		409
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net profit(loss)arising during period		—			—			—			—
Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension cost		12			37			47			96

		12			37			47			96

Other comprehensive loss, before tax		(2,140	)		(35,839	)		(17,705	)		(39,427	)
Income tax benefit(expenses)related to other comprehensive loss		659			461			(54	)		(572	)

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax		(1,481	)		(35,378	)		(17,759	)		(39,999	)

Comprehensive (loss)/income	$	(218,710	)	$	42,313		$	(123,140	)	$	138,292

Dividend per share	$	15			—		$	15			—
(Loss)/Earnings per share:
Basic	$	(2.58	)	$	0.92		$	(1.25	)	$	2.12
Diluted	$	(2.58	)	$	0.92		$	(1.25	)	$	2.12
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic		84,214			84,005			84,155			83,950

Diluted		84,289			84,131			84,278			84,131

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

SYNTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(IN THOUSANDS)


	(Unaudited)			(Audited)
	September 30,			December 31,
	2016			2015
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	65,244		$	500,499
Short-term investments		23,150			540,045
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $663 at September 30, 2016 and $622 at December 31, 2015 respectively.		113,077			136,926
Revenue earned in excess of billings		32,711			30,448
Advance to transfer agent for dividend payout		1,261,500			—
Deferred income taxes and other current assets		36,442			44,575

Total current assets		1,532,124			1,252,493
Property and equipment		230,653			217,922
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		120,732			112,146

Property and equipment, net		109,921			105,776
Goodwill		906			906
Non-current term deposits with banks		229			77
Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets		61,935			64,018

TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,705,115		$	1,423,270

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT)/EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	12,136		$	14,678
Accrued payroll and related costs		55,649			60,339
Income taxes payable		60,377			11,305
Accrued liabilities		26,929			23,214
Deferred revenue		3,189			7,716
Loans and borrowings		15,131			129,981
Dividends payable		1,261,500			—

Total current liabilities		1,434,911			247,233
Other non-current liabilities		26,707			17,592
Non-current loans and borrowings		464,190			—

TOTAL LIABILITIES		1,925,808			264,825
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 16)
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Total shareholders’ (deficit)/equity		(220,693	)		1,158,445

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT)/ EQUITY	$	1,705,115		$	1,423,270

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

SYNTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

(UNAUDITED)

(IN THOUSANDS)


	Common Stock				Restricted Stock					Additional Paid-In Capital		Retained Earnings/ (Deficit)			Accumulated other Comprehensive Loss			Total Shareholders’ Equity/ (Deficit)
	Shares		Amount		Shares			Amount		Additional Paid-In Capital		Retained Earnings/ (Deficit)			Accumulated other Comprehensive Loss			Total Shareholders’ Equity/ (Deficit)
Balance, December 31, 2015		83,947	$	1		465		$	38,389	$	67,422	$	1,288,242		$	(235,609	)	$	1,158,445
Net Loss													(105,381	)					(105,381	)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax																(17,759	)		(17,759	)
Excess tax benefits on stock compensation plan									168										168
Restricted stock activity		154				(149	)		5,334										5,334
$15 dividend per share													(1,261,500	)					(1,261,500	)

Balance, September 30, 2016		84,101	$	1		316		$	43,891	$	67,422	$	(78,639	)	$	(253,368	)	$	(220,693	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

SYNTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(IN THOUSANDS)


	NINE MONTHS ENDED September 30,
	2016			2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net (loss)/income		(105,381	)		178,291
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss)/income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization		11,133			11,620
Provision (benefit) for doubtful accounts / advances		78			(83	)
Realized gains on sales of short term investments		(5,461	)		(10,437	)
Deferred income taxes		5,533			(1,183	)
Compensation expense related to restricted stock		5,334			5,104
Unrealized foreign exchange (income)/loss		(2,159	)		308
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and revenue earned in excess of billings		18,301			(29,667	)
Other current assets		9,845			(21,426	)
Accounts payable, income tax payable, accrued payroll and other liabilities		50,845			23,461
Deferred revenue		(4,429	)		(71	)

Net cash used in/provided by operating activities		(16,361	)		155,917

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property and equipment expenditures		(15,368	)		(13,852	)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		228			172
Purchase of mutual funds		(127,303	)		(74,859	)
Purchase of term deposits with banks		(223,836	)		(288,559	)
Proceeds from sales of mutual funds		242,026			188,557
Maturities of term deposits with banks		620,178			334,118

Net cash provided by investing activities		495,925			145,577

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation plans		168			70
Proceeds from loans and borrowings		540,250			—
Repayment of loans and borrowings		(190,000	)		(6,375	)
Fees paid relating to loans and borrowing		(1,026	)		—
Advance to transfer agent for dividend payout		(1,261,500	)		—

Net cash used in financing activities		(912,108	)		(6,305	)

Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash		(2,711	)		(15,993	)

Change in cash and cash equivalents		(435,255	)		279,196
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		500,499			197,708

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		65,244			476,904

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes		263,332			51,826
Cash paid for interest		1,376			1,658

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Syntel, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

1.	BASIS OF PRESENTATION:

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Syntel, Inc. (the “Company” or “Syntel”) have been prepared by management, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position of Syntel and its subsidiaries as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the results of their operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015 was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2016.

2.	PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION AND ORGANIZATION

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Syntel, Inc., a Michigan corporation (“Syntel”), its wholly owned subsidiaries, and a joint venture and its subsidiary. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.

The wholly owned subsidiaries of Syntel, Inc. are:

•

Syntel Private Limited, an Indian limited liability company; formerly known as Syntel Limited up to March 17, 2015 (“Syntel India”);

•

Syntel Europe Limited, a United Kingdom limited liability company;

•

Syntel Canada Inc., an Ontario limited liability company;

•

Syntel Deutschland GmbH, a German limited liability company;

•

Syntel (Hong Kong) Limited, a Hong Kong limited liability company;

•

Syntel Delaware, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Syntel Delaware”);

•

SkillBay LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (“SkillBay”);

•

Syntel (Mauritius) Limited, a Mauritius limited liability company;

•

Syntel Consulting Inc., a Michigan corporation (“Syntel Consulting”);

•

Syntel Holding (Mauritius) Limited, a Mauritius limited liability company (“SHML”);

•

Syntel Worldwide (Mauritius) Limited, a Mauritius limited liability company (“SWML”);

•

Syntel (Australia) Pty. Ltd., an Australian limited liability company; and

•

Syntel Solutions Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., a Mexican limited liability company

The wholly owned subsidiaries of Syntel Europe Limited are:

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Intellisourcing, SARL, a French limited liability company;

•

Syntel Solutions BV, a Netherlands limited liability company;

•

Syntel Switzerland GmbH, a Switzerland limited liability company; and

•

Syntel Poland, sp. z o. o., a Polish limited liability company (“Syntel Poland”);

The partially owned joint venture of Syntel Delaware is:

•

State Street Syntel Services (Mauritius) Limited, a Mauritius limited liability company (“SSSSML”).

The wholly owned subsidiary of SSSSML is:

•

State Street Syntel Services Private Limited, an Indian limited liability company (“SSSSPL”).

The wholly owned subsidiaries of Syntel (Mauritius) Limited are:

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Syntel International Private Limited, an Indian limited liability Company (“SIPL”); and

•

Syntel Global Private Limited, an Indian limited liability company.

The wholly owned subsidiaries of SHML are:

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Syntel Services Private Limited, an Indian limited liability company; and

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Syntel Solutions (Mauritius) Limited, a Mauritius limited liability company (“SSML”).

The wholly owned subsidiary of SSML is:

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Syntel Solutions (India) Private Limited, an Indian limited liability Company (“SSIPL”).

The wholly owned subsidiary of SWML is:

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Syntel (Singapore) PTE Limited, a Singapore limited liability company.

The wholly owned subsidiary of Syntel (Singapore) PTE Limited is:

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Syntel InfoTech, Inc., a Philippines corporation.

3.	USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Such estimates include, but are not limited to, the allowance for doubtful accounts, impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill, contingencies and litigation, the recognition of revenues and profits based on the proportional performance method, valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, potential tax liabilities and bonus accrual. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements.

4.	REVENUE RECOGNITION

The Company recognizes revenues from time and materials contracts as the services are performed.

Revenue from fixed-price applications management, maintenance and support engagements is recognized as earned which generally results in straight-line revenue recognition as services are performed continuously over the term of the engagements.

Revenue on fixed-price, applications development and integration projects are measured using the proportional performance method of accounting. Performance is generally measured based upon the efforts incurred to date in relation to the total estimated efforts to the completion of the contract. The Company monitors estimates of total contract revenues and costs on a routine basis throughout the delivery period. The cumulative impact of any change in estimates of the contract revenues or costs is reflected in the period in which the changes become known. In the event that a loss is anticipated on a particular contract, provision is made for the estimated loss in the period the loss is identified. The Company issues invoices related to fixed price contracts based on either the achievement of

milestones during a project or other contractual terms. Differences between the timing of billings and the recognition of revenue based upon the proportional performance method of accounting are recorded as revenue earned in excess of billings or deferred revenue in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Revenues are reported net of sales incentives to customers.

Reimbursements of out-of-pocket expenses are included in revenue.

5.	STOCK-BASED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PLANS

The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense in the consolidated financial statements for awards of equity instruments to employees and non-employee directors based on the grant-date fair value of those awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the vesting term. The benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation expense is reported as a financing cash flow.

6.	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Company periodically enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to mitigate the risk of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, specifically changes between the Indian Rupee currency and U.S. dollar currency. The contracts are adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. Gains and losses on forward contracts are generally recorded in ‘other income, net’ unless they are designated as an effective hedge. Although the Company cannot predict fluctuations in foreign currency rates, the Company currently anticipates that foreign currency risk may have a significant impact on the financial statements. In order to limit the exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency rates, when the Company enters into foreign exchange forward contracts, where the counter party is a bank, these contracts may have a material impact on the financial statements. The Company considers the risks of non-performance by the counter party as not material. The Company utilizes standard counterparty master agreements containing provisions for the netting of certain foreign currency transaction obligations. The Company also mitigates the credit risk of these derivatives by transacting with highly rated counterparties in India which are major banks. The Company evaluates the credit and non-performance risks associated with its derivative counterparties, and believes that the impact of the credit risk associated with the outstanding derivatives is insignificant.

The Company’s Indian subsidiaries, whose functional currency is the Indian Rupee, periodically enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to buy Indian rupees and sell U.S. dollars to mitigate the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates on U.S. dollar denominated assets, primarily consisting of receivables from the parent (Syntel Inc.), and other direct customers and liabilities recorded on the books of the Indian subsidiaries. These forward contracts are denominated in U.S. dollars.

These forward contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting under ASC 815, ‘Derivative and Hedging’. Accordingly, these contracts are carried at a fair value with the resulting gains or losses included in the statement of comprehensive (loss) income under ‘other income, net’. The related cash flow impacts of all of our derivative activities are recorded in cash flows from operating activities.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company did not enter into new foreign exchange forward contracts. At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, no foreign exchange forward contracts were outstanding.

7.	CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME BY COMPONENT (NET OF TAX EXPENSE OR BENEFIT)

The changes in balances of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended September 30, 2016 are as follows:


							(In thousands)

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities			Defined Benefit Pension Plans			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance	$	(252,585	)	$	1,470		$	(772	)	$	(251,887	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications		(332	)		111			—			(221	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss)income		—			(1,268	)		8			(1,260	)

Net current-period other comprehensive (loss)income	$	(332	)	$	(1,157	)	$	8		$	(1,481	)

Ending Balance	$	(252,917	)	$	313		$	(764	)	$	(253,368	)

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended September 30, 2016 are as follows:


					(In thousands)

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net (loss)income Is Presented	Before Tax Amount			Tax Expense (Benefit)			Net of Tax
Unrealized (gains) losses on available for sale securities	Other income ,net	$	(1,931	)	$	663		$	(1,268	)
Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension cost	Cost of revenues	$	12		$	(4	)	$	8

The changes in balances of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended September 30, 2015 are as follows:


										(In thousands)

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities			Defined Benefit Pension Plans			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance	$	(195,523	)	$	6,046		$	(1,388	)	$	(190,865	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(34,181	)		966			—			(33,215	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		—			(2,187	)		24			(2,163	)

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(34,181	)	$	(1,221	)	$	24		$	(35,378	)

Ending Balance	$	(229,704	)	$	4,825		$	(1,364	)	$	(226,243	)

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended September 30, 2015 are as follows:


					(In thousands)

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net (loss)income Is Presented	Before Tax Amount			Tax Expense (Benefit)			Net of Tax
Unrealized (gains) losses on available for sale securities	Other income, net	$	(3,341	)	$	1,154		$	(2,187	)
Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension cost	Cost of revenues	$	37		$	(13	)	$	24

The change in balances of accumulated comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 is as follows:


										(In thousands)

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities			Defined Benefit Pension Plans			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance	$	(235,146	)	$	332		$	(795	)	$	(235,609	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(17,771	)		201			—			(17,570	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		—			(220	)		31			(189	)

Net current-period other comprehensive income	$	(17,771	)	$	(19	)	$	31		$	(17,759	)

Ending Balance	$	(252,917	)	$	313		$	(764	)	$	(253,368	)

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 is as follows:


					(In thousands)

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net (loss) income Is Presented	Before Tax Amount			Tax (Expense) Benefit			Net of Tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities	Other income, net	$	(244	)	$	24		$	(220	)
Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension cost	Cost of revenues	$	47		$	(16	)	$	31

The change in balances of accumulated comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 is as follows:


										(In thousands)

	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities			Defined Benefit Pension Plans			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance	$	(189,410	)	$	4,600		$	(1,434	)	$	(186,244	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(40,294	)		3,087			—			(37,207	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		—			(2,862	)		70			(2,792	)

Net current-period other comprehensive income	$	(40,294	)	$	225		$	70		$	(39,999	)

Ending Balance	$	(229,704	)	$	4,825		$	(1,364	)	$	(226,243	)

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 is as follows:


								(In thousands)

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components	Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net (loss) Income Is Presented	Before Tax Amount			Tax (Expense) Benefit			Net of Tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities	Other income, net	$	(4,360	)	$	1,498		$	(2,862	)
Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension cost	Cost of revenues	$	96		$	(26	)	$	70

8.	TAX ON OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Total tax benefit (expense) on other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 is as follows:


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015
	*(In thousands)*						*(In thousands)*
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	59		$	(169	)	$	(46	)	$	(362	)
Tax benefit (expense) on unrealized gains (losses) on securities		604			643			8			(184	)
Tax benefit (expense) on defined benefit pension plans		(4	)		(13	)		(16	)		(26	)

Total tax benefit (expense) on other comprehensive income (loss)	$	659		$	461		$	(54	)	$	(572	)

9.	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For the purpose of reporting cash and cash equivalents, the Company considers all liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

The cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, were $65.2 million and $500.5 million, respectively, which were held in banks and fixed deposits with various banking and financial institutions.

Short-term Investments

The Company’s short-term investments consist of short-term mutual funds, which have been classified as available-for-sale and are carried at estimated fair value. Fair value is determined based on quoted market prices. Unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, on available-for-sale securities are reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in shareholders’ equity. Net realized gains or losses resulting from the sale of these investments, and losses resulting from decline in fair values of these investments that are other than temporary declines, are included in other income, net. The cost of securities sold is determined using the weighted-average method.

Short-term investments include term deposits with an original maturity exceeding three months and whose maturity date is within one year from the date of the balance sheet. Term deposits were $8.3 million and $413.6 million at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

The following table summarizes short-term investments as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:


	2016		2015
	September 30		December 31
	(In thousands)
Investments in mutual funds at fair value	$	14,811	$	126,479
Term deposits with banks		8,339		413,566

Total	$	23,150	$	540,045

Non-current Term Deposits with Banks

Non-current term deposits with banks include deposits with maturity exceeding one year from the date of the balance sheet. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 non-current term deposits with banks were $0.23 and $0.08 million, respectively. Term deposits with banks include restricted deposits of $0.54 million and $0.60 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 respectively, placed as security towards performance guarantees issued by the Company’s bankers on the Company’s behalf.

10.

LINE OF CREDIT AND TERM LOAN

On May 23, 2013, Syntel entered into a Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. for $150 million in credit facilities consisting of a three-year term loan facility of $60 million and a three year revolving credit facility of $90 million (the “Credit Agreement”). The maturity date of both the three year term loan facility and the three year revolving credit facility was May 23, 2016. The Credit Agreement was amended on May 9, 2016(the “First Amendment Effective Date”) thereby extending the maturity date from May 23, 2016 to May 9, 2019. Further, by way of the amended Credit Agreement, an additional $40 million for term loan facility and $10 million for revolving credit facility was granted by Bank of America to Syntel (the “First Amendment” and together with the Credit Agreement, the “Amended Credit Agreement”). Thus, the total amount of the credit facility was $200 million, consisting of a three-year term loan facility of $100 million and a three year revolving credit facility of $100 million. The Amended Credit Agreement was guaranteed by two of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries, SkillBay and Syntel Consulting (collectively, the “Guarantors”). In connection with the First Amendment, the Company and the Guarantors also entered into a related security and pledge agreement granting a security interest in the assets of the Company and the Guarantors, including, without limitation, a pledge of 65% of the equity interests in Syntel India.

The interest rates under the Amended Credit Agreement were, with respect to both the revolving credit facility and the term loan, (a) for the period beginning on the First Amendment Effective Date through and including the date prior to the first anniversary of the First Amendment Effective Date, (i) the Eurodollar Rate (as that term is defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) plus 1.50% with respect to Eurodollar Rate Loans (as that term is defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) and (ii) the Base Rate (as that term is defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) plus 0.50% with respect to Base Rate Loans (as that term is defined in the amendment to the Credit Agreement), (b) for the period beginning on the first anniversary of the First Amendment Effective Date through and including the date prior to the second anniversary of the First Amendment Effective Date, (i) the Eurodollar Rate plus 1.45% with respect to Eurodollar Rate Loans and (ii) the Base Rate plus 0.45% with respect to Base Rate Loans, and (c) for the period beginning on the second anniversary of the First Amendment Effective Date and continuing thereafter, (i) the Eurodollar Rate plus 1.40% with respect to Eurodollar Rate Loans and (ii) the Base Rate plus 0.40% with respect to Base Rate Loans.

On September 12, 2016, the Company entered into a new credit agreement, as amended as of October 26, 2016, (“Senior Credit Facility”) with Bank of America, N.A, as administrative agent L/C issuer and swing line lender, the other lenders party thereto, and Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, as sole lead arranger and sole bookrunner for $500 million in credit facilities consisting of a five year term loan facility of $300 million (the “Term Loan”) and a five year revolving credit facility of $200 million (the “Revolving Facility). The maturity date of the Senior Credit Facility is September 11, 2021. The Revolving Facility allows for the issuance of letters of credit and swingline loans. The Senior Credit Facility is guaranteed by two of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries, SkillBay and Syntel Consulting (collectively, the “Guarantors”). In connection with the Senior Credit Facility, the Company and the Guarantors also will enter into a related security and pledge agreement granting a security interest in the assets of the Company and the Guarantors, including, without limitation, a pledge of 65% of the equity interests in Syntel India.

The interest rates applicable to the Senior Credit Facility other than in respect of swing line loans will be LIBOR plus 1.50% or, at the option of the Borrower, the Base Rate (to be defined as the highest of (x) the Federal Funds Rate (as that term is defined in the Senior Credit Facility) plus 0.50% , (y) the Bank of America prime rate, or (z) LIBOR plus 1.00%) plus 0.50%. Each swingline loan shall bear interest at the Base Rate plus 0.50%. In no event shall LIBOR be less than 0% per annum.

As of September 30, 2016, the interest rates were 2.02% for the Term Loan and 2.02% for Revolving facility.

With the interest rates charged on the Senior Credit Facility being variable, the fair value of the Senior Credit Facility approximates the reported value as of September 30, 2016, as it reflects the current market value.

The Term Loan provides for the principal payments as under:


Period
Beginning from	Until	Amt in Mn per quarter
December 31, 2016	September 30, 2017	3.750
October 31, 2017	September 30, 2018	5.625
October 31, 2018	June 30, 2021	7.500

During the three months ended September 30, 2016, no principal payment was due.

The Senior Credit Facility requires compliance with certain financial ratios and covenants. As of September 30, 2016, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.

As of September 30, 2016 the outstanding balances of the Term Loan and Revolving Facility, including accrued interest, are $299.73 million and $179.59 million (net of $1.02 million debt issuance cost), respectively.

Future scheduled payments on the Senior Credit Facility, at September 30, 2016 are as follows:


Term Loan			Revolving Facility
(In thousands)			Revolving Facility
2016	$	3,750
2017	$	16,875
2018	$	24,375
2019	$	30,000
2020	$	30,000
2021	$	195,000	$	180,000

11.

(LOSS)/EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic (loss)/earnings per share is calculated by dividing net (loss)/income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the applicable period. If the number of common shares outstanding increases as a result of a stock dividend or stock split or decreases as a result of a reverse stock split, the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share are adjusted retroactively for all periods presented to reflect that change in capital structure. If such changes occur after the close of the reporting period but before issuance of the financial statements, the per-share computations for that period and any prior-period financial statements presented are based on the new number of shares.

The Company has issued stock options and restricted stock units, which are considered to be potentially dilutive to its basic earnings per share. Diluted earnings per share is calculated using the treasury stock method for the dilutive effect of options and restricted stock units granted pursuant to the stock option and incentive plan, by dividing the net (loss)/income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period adjusted for these potentially dilutive options, except when the results would be anti-dilutive. The potential tax benefit on exercise of stock options is considered as additional proceeds while computing dilutive earnings per share using the treasury stock method.

The following tables set forth the computation of (loss)/earnings per share:


	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2016					2015
	Weighted Average Shares		Loss per Share			Weighted Average Shares		Earnings per Share
	(in thousands, except per share earnings)
Basic (loss) / earnings per share		84,214	$	(2.58	)		84,005	$	0.92
Potential dilutive effect of restricted stock options outstanding		75		—			126		—

Diluted (loss) / earnings per share		84,289	$	(2.58	)		84,131	$	0.92


	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2016					2015
	Weighted Average Shares		Loss per Share			Weighted Average Shares		Earnings per Share
	(in thousands, except per share earnings)
Basic (loss) / earnings per share		84,155	$	(1.25	)		83,950	$	2.12
Potential dilutive effect of restricted stock options outstanding		123		—			181		—

Diluted (loss) / earnings per share		84,278	$	(1.25	)		84,131	$	2.12

12.

DIVIDENDS

During the third quarter of 2016, the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per share on outstanding common stock which was payable on October 3, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 22, 2016. Accordingly, $1.261 billion is accrued and shown separately as “Dividends payable” under current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2016. A corresponding amount of $1.261 billion has been transferred to a transfer agent for payment of dividend and is recorded in “Advance to transfer agent for dividend payout” under current assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2016. Further, it was resolved by the Board of Directors that restricted stock units granted to employee and directors prior to the dividend record date will receive an amount equivalent to the dividend when the applicable restriction on the restricted stock units lapses.

The special cash dividend was funded through a one-time repatriation of approximately $1.03 billion (net of dividend distribution tax $210 million paid outside US) of cash held by the Company’s foreign subsidiaries. In connection with the one-time repatriation, the Company has recognized a one-time tax expense of approximately $270.6 million (net of foreign tax credits) in the third quarter of 2016.

13.

SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company’s reportable business segments are as follows:

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Banking and Financial Services

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Healthcare and Life Sciences

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Insurance

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Manufacturing

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Retail, Logistics and Telecom

Syntel’s leadership evaluates the Company’s performance and allocates resources based on segment revenues and segment cost of revenues. Segment gross profit is defined as gross profit before Corporate Direct Costs.

The Company’s cost of revenues consists of costs directly associated with billable professionals in the U.S. and offshore, including salaries, payroll taxes, benefits, relocation costs, immigration costs, finder’s fees, trainee compensation and travel. Generally, the cost of revenues for each operating segment has similar characteristics and is subject to the same factors, pressures and challenges. However, the economic environment and its effects on industries served by our operating groups may affect revenue and cost of revenues to differing degrees.

In each of our business segments, we help our customers adapt to market change by providing a broad array of technology-based, industry-specific solutions. These solutions leverage the strong understanding we have of key underlying trends in each industry segment that we focus on. These solutions are complemented by strong capabilities in Digital Modernization, Social, Mobile, Analytics and Cloud (SMAC) technologies, Business Intelligence (BI), Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO), application services, testing, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), IT Infrastructure Management Services (IMS), and business and technology consulting.

Banking and Financial Services

Our Banking and Financial Services segment serves financial institutions throughout the world. Our clients include companies providing banking, capital markets, cards and payments, investments and transaction processing services to third parties. Our clients engage us to help make their operations as effective, productive and cost-efficient as possible, and to support new capabilities. We assist these clients in such areas as: cards and payments, retail banking, wholesale banking, consumer lending, risk management, investment banking, reconciliations, fraud analysis, mobile banking, and compliance and securities services. The demand for our services

in the banking and financial services sector is being driven by rising global regulatory requirements, customer interest in newer technology areas and related services such as digital modernization, and an ongoing focus on cost reduction and operational efficiencies.

Healthcare and Life Sciences

Our Healthcare and Life Sciences segment serves healthcare payers, providers and pharmaceutical and medical device providers, among others. The healthcare industry is constantly seeking to improve the quality of care while managing the cost of care in order to make healthcare affordable to a larger population. Our healthcare practice focuses on providing a broad range of services and solutions to the industry to address regulatory requirements and emerging industry trends such as: integrated care, wider use of Electronic Health Records, and the increasing prevalence of healthcare banking, among others. We also partner with clients to modernize their systems and processes to enable them to deal with the increasing consumer orientation of healthcare, such as support for individual mandates and the adoption of mobile and analytics solutions to improve access to health information and decision making by end consumers.

In the life sciences category, we partner with leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies, as well as providers of generics, animal health and consumer health products. Our life sciences solutions help transform many of the business processes in the life sciences value chain (research, clinical development, manufacturing and supply chain, and sales and marketing) as well as regulatory and administrative functions.

Insurance

We serve the needs of global property and casualty insurers, insurance brokers, personal, commercial, life and retirement insurance service providers. These customers turn to us for assistance in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations and in achieving business transformation. We focus on aspects of our clients’ operations, such as: policy administration, claims processing and compliance reporting. We also serve the growing trend among insurers to improve their sales and marketing processes by deepening direct retail customer relationships and strengthening interactions with networks of independent and captive insurance agents. This is often accomplished through the use of digital front-end technologies like the Cloud, social media and mobile, and supported by modernization of applications and infrastructure elements. Additionally, many insurers seek to improve business effectiveness by reducing expense ratios and exiting non-core lines of business and operations.

Manufacturing

We provide technology services and business consulting in a range of sub-sectors including industrial products, aerospace and automotive manufacturing, as well as to processors of raw materials and natural resources. Demand for our services in this segment are being driven by trends such as the increasing globalization of sourcing and the desire of clients to further penetrate emerging markets, leading to longer and more complex supply chains, among others. Some of our solutions for industrial and manufacturing clients include warranty management, dealer system integration, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), sales and operations planning, and mobility.

Retail, Logistics and Telecom

In Retail, we serve a wide spectrum of retailers and distributors, including specialty premium retailers, department stores and large mass-merchandise discounters who seek our assistance in becoming more efficient and cost-effective and in helping to drive business transformation. We also serve the travel and hospitality industry including airlines, hotels as well as online and retail travel, global distribution systems and intermediaries.

In Logistics, our clients look to Syntel to implement business-relevant changes that will make them more productive, competitive and cost effective. To that end, we help organizations improve operational efficiencies, enhance responsiveness and collaborate with trading partners to better serve their markets and end customers. We leverage a comprehensive understanding of the business and technology drivers of the industry. Our solutions for retail and logistics clients include SCM, sales and operations planning, mobility, Point of Sale (POS) testing, Multi-Channel, customer and retail store analytics, among others.

In addition, there is strong demand for digital modernization services across these industries to enhance efficiency and agility of their underlying technology systems.

In Telecom, we help our clients address important changes in the telecom industry, such as the transition to new network technologies, designing, developing, testing and introducing new products and channels, improving customer service and increasing customer satisfaction.

Corporate Direct Costs

Certain expenses, for cost centers such as Centers of Excellence, Architecture Solutions Group, Research and Development, Cloud Computing, and Application Management, are not allocated to specific industry segments because management believes it is not practical to allocate such expenses to individual segments as they are not directly attributable to any specific segment. Accordingly, these expenses are separately disclosed as Corporate Direct Costs and adjusted only against Total Gross Profit.

In accordance with ASC 280 “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,” segment disclosures are presented below. Revenues from external customers and gross profit for the Banking and Financial Services; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Insurance; Manufacturing; and Retail, Logistics and Telecom segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015 are as follows:


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015
	*(in thousands)*						*(in thousands)*
Net Revenues:
Banking and Financial Services	$	116,093		$	125,779		$	357,902		$	346,952
Healthcare and Life Sciences		39,519			42,595			117,880			116,341
Insurance		32,960			32,692			95,780			102,058
Manufacturing		11,006			11,239			34,260			29,760
Retail, Logistics and Telecom		41,677			41,331			122,841			118,921

	$	241,255		$	253,636		$	728,663		$	714,032

Gross Profit:
Banking and Financial Services		45,535			52,177			135,832			134,933
Healthcare and Life Sciences		17,047			20,312			47,313			49,573
Insurance		12,418			13,151			34,399			37,150
Manufacturing		3,137			3,979			9,953			9,250
Retail, Logistics and Telecom		17,188			19,161			49,882			50,486

Total Segment Gross Profit		95,325			108,780			277,379			281,392
Corporate Direct cost		(742	)		(1,205	)		(2,087	)		(3,910	)

Gross Profit	$	94,583		$	107,575		$	275,292		$	277,482
Selling, general and administrative expenses		29,526			15,121			77,468			72,231

Income from operations	$	65,057		$	92,454		$	197,824		$	205,251

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, American Express Corp., State Street Bank and Federal Express Corp. each contributed revenues in excess of 10% of total consolidated revenues. Revenues from American Express Corp., State Street Bank and Federal Express Corp. were $50.9 million, $32.8 million and $30.2 million, respectively, during the three months ended September 30, 2016, contributing approximately 21.1%, 13.6% and 12.5%, respectively of total consolidated revenues. The revenues from American Express Corp. and State Street Bank were generated in the Banking and Financial Services segment. The revenue from Federal Express Corp. was generated in the Retail, Logistics and Telecom segment. The corresponding revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2015 from American Express Corp., State Street Bank and Federal Express Corp. were $53.7 million, $38.1 million and $30.4 million, respectively, contributing approximately 21.2%, 15.0% and 12.0%, respectively, of total consolidated revenues. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, revenue from American Express Corp., State Street Bank and Federal Express Corp. were $159.9 million, $100.2 million and $89.5 million, respectively, contributing approximately 21.9%, 13.7% and 12.3%, respectively, of total consolidated revenues. The revenues from American Express Corp. and State Street Bank were generated in the Banking and Financial Services segment. The revenue from Federal Express Corp. was generated in the Retail, Logistics and Telecom segment. The corresponding revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 from American Express Corp., State Street Bank and Federal Express Corp. were $147.7 million, $102.9 million and $89.2 million, respectively, contributing approximately 20.7%, 14.4% and 12.5%, respectively, of total consolidated revenues. At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, accounts receivable from American Express Corp. were $20.8 million and $31.8 million, respectively. Accounts receivable from State Street Bank were $14.3 million and $16.6 million, respectively, at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Accounts receivable from Federal Express Corp. were $17.6 million and $12.2 million, respectively, at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

14.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

The Company’s net revenues and long-lived assets, by geographic area, are as follows:


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
Net Revenues (1)	2016		2015		2016		2015
	*(in thousands)*				*(in thousands)*
North America (2)	$	215,451	$	229,312	$	650,891	$	645,121
India		1,253		1,156		4,314		2,624
Europe (3)		23,909		22,672		71,620		64,225
Rest of the World		642		496		1,838		2,062

Total revenue	$	241,255	$	253,636	$	728,663	$	714,032


Long-Lived Assets (4)	As of September, 30		As of December, 31
	2016		2015
	*(in thousands)*
North America (2)	$	3,509	$	3,517
India		105,708		101,686
Europe (3)		693		374
Rest of the world		917		1,105

Total	$	110,827	$	106,682

Notes for the Geographic Information Disclosure:

1.	Net revenues are attributed to regions based upon customer location.

2.	Primarily relates to operations in the United States.

3.	Primarily relates to operations in the United Kingdom & Poland.

4.	Long-lived assets include property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization and goodwill.

15.

INCOME TAXES

The following table accounts for the differences between the federal statutory tax rate of 35% and the Company’s overall effective tax rate:


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015
Statutory provision		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
State taxes, net of federal benefit		2.3	%		0.6	%		1.1	%		0.6	%
City taxes		0.1	%		—			0.1	%		—
Foreign effective tax rates different from US statutory rate		(14.4	)%		(11.3	)%		(13.0	)%		(12.0	)%
Tax reserve		—			—			(1.5	%)		0.1	%
Valuation allowance		—			—			—			0.3	%
Tax related to repatriation		390.5	%		—			128.2	%		—

Effective Income Tax Rate		413.5	%		24.3	%		149.9	%		24.0	%

The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2016, was impacted by one-time repatriation, the Company recognized a one-time tax expense of about $270.6 million (net of foreign tax credits). Without the above, the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2016 was 23.0% .

The Company records provisions for income taxes based on enacted tax laws and rates in the various tax jurisdictions in which it operates. In determining the tax provisions, the Company provides for tax uncertainties in income taxes when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that a tax position would not be sustained upon examination. Such uncertainties, which are recorded in income taxes payable, are based on management’s estimates and accordingly, are subject to revision based on additional information. The provision no longer required for any particular tax year is credited to the current period’s income tax expenses. Conversely, in the event of a future tax examination, any additional tax expense not previously provided for will be recognized in the period in which the actual liability is concluded or management determines that the Company will not prevail on certain tax positions taken in filed returns, based on the “more likely than not” concept.

Syntel, Inc. and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in various tax jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2012 and for State tax examinations for years before 2011.

Syntel India, the Company’s India subsidiary, has disputed tax matters for the financial years 1996-97 to 2011-12 pending at various levels of the Indian tax authorities. Financial year 2012-13 and onwards are open for regular tax scrutiny by the Indian tax authorities. However, the tax authorities in India are authorized to reopen the already concluded tax assessments and may re-open the case of Syntel India for financial years 2009-10 and onwards.

For the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company has provided a tax charge of $7.99 million and recorded as unrecognized tax benefits. The Company has also classified a deferred tax liability of $1.73 million as unrecognized tax benefits.

For the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company has provided a tax charge of $3.65 million on account of valuation allowance against deferred tax assets recognized on minimum alternative tax.

The Company reversed a provision for tax of $3.07 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 due to the expiration of the time limit with respect to a particular tax provision.

The Company reversed a provision for tax of $0.23 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 due to the expiration of the time limit with respect to particular tax provision and provided $0.07 million with respect to particular tax provision. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company has provided a tax charge of $0.79 million on account of valuation allowance against deferred tax assets recognized on minimum alternative tax.

The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as part of income tax expense. During the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company has accrued interest of approximately $0.08 million and $0.04 million respectively. The Company has accrued approximately $1.44 million and $1.28 million for interest and penalties as of September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, respectively.

The liability for unrecognized tax benefits was $60.52 million and $50.24 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The Company has paid income taxes of $42.11 million and $42.18 million against the liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits of $60.52 million and $50.24 million, as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The Company has paid the taxes in order to reduce the possible interest and penalties related to these unrecognized tax benefits.

The Company’s net amount of unrecognized tax benefits for the tax disputes of $1.57 million could change in the next twelve months as the court cases and global tax audits progress. At this time, due to the uncertain nature of this process, it is not reasonably possible to estimate an overall range of possible change.

Syntel’s software development centers/units are located in Mumbai, Chennai, Pune and Gurgaon, India and registered in (SEZ), as Export Oriented Units (“EOU”) and as units located in Software Technologies Parks of India (“STPI”). Software development centers/units enjoy favorable tax provisions due to their registration in SEZ.

New units in SEZ that were operational after April 1, 2005 are eligible for 100% exemption from payment of corporate taxes for the first five years of operation, 50% exemption for the next five years and a further 50% exemption for another five years, subject to fulfillment of certain criteria.

The Company’s units located at SEEPZ Mumbai and the STPI/EOU units ceased to enjoy the tax exemption on March 31, 2011. Three SEZ units have completed their first five years of 100% exemption as of March 31, 2016. One SEZ unit located at Chennai has completed its first five years of 100% exemption as of March 31, 2015. The Company has started operations in KPO SEZs unit in Airoli, Navi Mumbai in the quarters ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2016 respectively.

Syntel’s SEZ in Pune set up under the SEZ Act 2005, commenced operations in 2008. The SEZ for Chennai commenced operations in 2010. Income from operation of the SEZ, as a developer, is exempt from payment of corporate income taxes for ten out of 15 years from the date of SEZ notification.

Provision for Indian Income Tax is made only in respect of business profits generated from these software development units to the extent they are not covered by the above exemptions and also for income from treasury operations and other income, net.

For the financial years 1996-97, 1997-98 and 2000-01, The Bombay High Court dismissed the Income Tax Department’s appeals on December 15, 2009. The Income Tax Department has filed a review petition before the Bombay High Court. The Income

Tax Department review petition was rejected due to filing defects. The Income Tax Department may rectify the defects and re-submit the review petition. Syntel India has recognized certain tax liabilities aggregating $0.85 million for the financials years 1996-97,1997-98 and 2000-01.

Syntel India received favorable orders from the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (“ITAT”) for the financial year 2002-03, 2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07 and 2007-08. During the quarter ended March 31, 2016, the Income Tax Department has filed further appeals before the Bombay High Court against a particular tax position. Accordingly, all tax disputes are settled with the exception of a particular tax position for which Syntel India has recognized certain tax liabilities aggregating $3.41 million for the aforesaid years.

For the financial year 2004-05, the Income Tax Department filed a Special Leave Petition with the Supreme Court of India on January 24, 2013, challenging the order passed by the Bombay High Court. The petition will come up for admission in the near future. Syntel India has not provided for disputed Indian income tax liabilities amounting to $0.25 million for the financial years 2004-05.

For the financial years 2008-09 and 2009-10, the Indian Income Tax Department decided against Syntel India with respect to a particular tax position and Syntel India filed appeals with the CIT (A). The Company received orders for appeals filed with the CIT (A) that upheld Syntel India’s contentions. The Income Tax Department filed further appeals with ITAT against the amounts allowed by the CIT (A). During the quarter ended September 30, 2016, Syntel India has received favorable orders from the ITAT for the financial year 2008-09. The Income Tax Department may file further appeals before the Bombay High Court.

For the financial year 2010-11, the income tax department has raised a new tax dispute on a particular tax position. Management has evaluated the tax impact on this tax position for the aforesaid financial year and subsequent financial year. As per management estimates, the Company has provided for unrecognized tax benefits of $1.08 million as of the quarter ended March 31, 2016. Syntel India filed appeals with the CIT (A) against the aforesaid order. Syntel India has received a favorable order from income tax department for the financial year 2011-12 and also received a rectification order for the assessment of the aforesaid tax position of the financial year 2010-11.

For the financial year 2011-12, the Income Tax Department decided against Syntel India with respect to a particular tax position and Syntel India has filed an appeal with the CIT (A).

For the financial year 2006-07, the SSSSPL has received favorable orders from the ITAT in the year 2015. The Income Tax Department may file further appeals before the Bombay High Court. SSSSPL has received favorable orders from the ITAT for the financial years 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10. The Income Tax Department may file further appeals before the Bombay High Court. For the financial year 2010-11 and 2011-12, the Income Tax Department decided against the SSSSPL with respect to a particular tax position and SSSSPL has filed an appeal with the CIT (A).

For the financial year 2007-08, the Income Tax Department also decided against SIPL with respect to a particular tax position and SIPL filed an appeal with the CIT (A). During the three months ended September 30, 2012, SIPL received an order for appeal filed with CIT (A) wherein the contention of SIPL was upheld. Also, High Court orders are in favor of the tax position taken by SIPL. Based on the CIT (A) and the recent High Court orders, SIPL reviewed an Uncertain Tax Position (UTP) of $0.24 million and reversed the aforesaid tax provision in September 2012. The Income Tax Department filed a further appeal to the ITAT against the amounts allowed by the CIT (A). During the year ended December 31, 2015, SIPL received favorable orders from the ITAT. The Income Tax Department has filed further appeals before the Bombay High Court. For the financial year 2011-12, the Income Tax Department also decided against SIPL with respect to a particular tax position and SIPL filed an appeal with the CIT (A).

During the quarter ended March 31, 2016, SSIPL tax assessment for the financial year 2011-12, was completed with tax adjustments of $1.29 million. The Company’s

management has evaluated and discussed appealing the assessment with a tax consultant who has advised that SSIPL’s appeal would sustain at the appellate stage. Accordingly, it is more likely than not that the SSIPL should not make the provision under ASC 740. Accordingly, the Company has not provided $1.29 million. Similar to above, SSIPL has potential tax dispute of $6.93 million for the period financial year 2012-13 to September 30, 2016.

All of the above tax exposures involve complex issues and may need an extended period to resolve the issues with the Indian income tax authorities. Management, after consultation with legal counsel, believes that the resolution of the above matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position.

Branch Profit Tax

Syntel India is subject to a 15% U.S. Branch Profit Tax (BPT) related to its effectively connected income in the United States, to the extent its U.S. taxable adjusted net income during the taxable year is not invested in the United States. The Company expected that U.S. profits earned on or after January 1, 2008 would be permanently invested in the U.S. Accordingly, effective January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2016, a provision for BPT was not required. The accumulated deferred tax liability of $1.73 million as of December 31, 2007 continues to be carried forward.

As a result of the dividends declared during the third quarter of 2016, as of September 30, 2016, the Company expects that U.S. profits earned will not be permanently invested in the U.S. Accordingly, the Company has recorded a provision for additional BPT of $7.99 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.

Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries

During the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Board of Directors determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to declare the special cash dividend after a comprehensive review of anticipated sources and uses of capital both domestically and abroad, as well as other considerations and declared a special cash dividend of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per share. In conducting this evaluation, the Board of directors considered, among other factors, the operational and financial objectives of the Company, long-term and short-term capital needs, the Company’s projections on growth and working capital needs, planned uses of U.S. and foreign earnings, the available sources of liquidity in the U.S., and growth plans outside of the U.S. As part of this evaluation, the Company determined that certain amounts which had been previously designated for internal and external expansion and investment at its foreign subsidiaries were no longer required for these purposes. The special cash dividend was funded through a one-time repatriation of approximately $1.03 billion (net of foreign income tax $210 million paid outside US) of cash held by the Company’s foreign subsidiaries. In connection with the one-time repatriation, the Company has recognized a one-time tax expense of approximately $270.6 million (net of foreign tax credits) in the third quarter of 2016.

Other than the amounts affected by the one-time repatriation, the Company’s accumulated foreign earnings are deemed to be permanently reinvested outside the United States and the Company has not provided for income taxes on such earnings. Management regularly evaluates foreign earnings to determine whether future foreign earnings that accumulate will be permanently invested outside the U.S. In conducting this evaluation, management considers, among other factors, the operational and financial objectives of the Company, long-term and short-term capital needs, the Company’s projections on growth and working capital needs, planned uses of U.S. and foreign earnings, the available sources of liquidity in the U.S., and growth plans outside of the U.S. If in the future management were to conclude that any portion of foreign earnings will not be permanently reinvested outside the U.S., this would result in an additional provision for income taxes, which could affect the Company’s future effective tax rate. If the Company determines to repatriate all undistributed repatriable earnings of foreign subsidiaries as of September 30, 2016, the Company would have accrued taxes of approximately $16.1 million.

Local Taxes

As of September 30, 2016, the Company has a local tax liability provision of approximately $0.4 million, equal to $0.2 million net of federal tax benefit, relating to local taxes, including employer withholding taxes, employer payroll expense taxes, and corporate income taxes.

As of December 31, 2015, the Company had a local tax liability provision of approximately $1.1 million, equal to $0.7 million net of federal tax benefit, relating to local taxes including employer withholding taxes, employer payroll expense taxes, business licenses, and corporate income taxes.

Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT)

Minimum Alternate Tax (“MAT”) is payable on Book Income, including the income for which deduction is claimed under section 10A and section 10AA of the Indian Income Tax Act. The excess MAT over the normal tax liability is “MAT Credit”. MAT Credit can be carried forward for 10 years and set-off against future tax liabilities, if normal tax provisions are in excess of taxes payable under MAT. The Company estimated that the Company may not be able to utilize part of the MAT credit for one of the Indian subsidiaries. Accordingly, a valuation allowance of $5.27 million was recorded against the accumulated MAT credit recognized as deferred tax assets. The MAT credit as of September 30, 2016 of $30.25 million (net of valuation allowance of $5.27 million) shall be utilized before March 31 of the following financial years and shall expire as follows:


Year of Expiry Of MAT Credit	Amount in USD (in millions)
2017-18		0.20
2018-19		0.26
2019-20		0.97
2020-21		1.62
2021-22		0.79
2022-23		5.97
2023-24		7.07
2024-25		7.76
2025-26		8.83
2026-27		2.05

Total		35.52

Less: valuation allowance		(5.27	)

Total (net of valuation allowance)		30.25

16.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

As of September 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, Syntel’s subsidiaries have commitments for capital expenditures (net of advances) of $33.0 million and $29.0 million, respectively, primarily related to the technology campuses being constructed at Pune and Chennai in India.

Syntel’s Indian subsidiaries’ operations are carried out from their development centers/units in Mumbai, Pune, Chennai and Gurgaon forming part of a SEZ/STPI scheme. Under these schemes, the registered units have export obligations, which are based on the formula provided by the notifications/circulars issued by the STPI and SEZ authorities from time to time. The consequence of not meeting the above commitments would be a retroactive levy of import duty on items previously imported duty free for these units. Additionally, the respective authorities have rights to levy penalties for any defaults on a case-by-case basis. The Company is confident of meeting these obligations.

During the three months ended September 30, 2016 $0.80 million was held as a security deposit concerning a performance guarantee for certain leasehold improvements in Syntel Poland in favour of the lessor.

The Company is party to various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, including litigation and governmental and regulatory controls. The Company’s estimates regarding legal contingencies are based on information known about the matters and its experience in contesting, litigating and settling similar matters. It is the opinion of management with respect to pending or threatened litigation matters that unfavorable outcomes are remote and that estimates of possible loss are not able to be made. Although actual amounts could differ from

management’s estimates, none of the actions are believed by management to involve future amounts that would be material to the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

The Company estimates the costs associated with known legal exposures and their related legal expenses and accrues reserves for either the probable liability, if that amount can be reasonably estimated, or otherwise the lower end of an estimated range of potential liability. There was no accrual related to customer related claim contingencies during the three months ended September 30, 2016. The Company made no accruals towards estimated legal exposures and their related legal expenses.

17.

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

Share Based Compensation:

The Company originally established a Stock Option and Incentive Plan in 1997 (the “1997 Plan”). On June 1, 2006, the Company adopted the Amended and Restated Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “Amended Plan”), which amended and extended the 1997 Plan. Under the Amended Plan, a total of sixteen million shares of common Stock (adjusted for the effects of the 2014 stock split) were reserved for issuance. The dates on which options or restricted stock units granted under the Amended Plan become first exercisable or have their restriction lapse are determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, but generally occur over a four-year period from the date of grant. The term of any option may not exceed ten years from the date of grant. As of June 1, 2016, the Amended Plan terminated and no further awards may be made under the Amended Plan.

On February 28, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the adoption of the 2016 Incentive Plan (the “2016 Plan”) subject to shareholder approval. On June 8, 2016 the Company’s shareholders approved the 2016 Plan. The principal features of the 2016 Plan are substantially the same as those of the Amended Plan. Under the 2016 plan, a total of sixteen million shares of common Stock were reserved for issuance. The dates on which options or restricted stock units granted under the Amended Plan become first exercisable or have their restriction lapse are determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, but for employees generally occur over a four-year period from the date of grant and for non-employee directors generally occur at the Company’s next annual meeting of shareholders.

No stock options were issued for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 under either the Amended Plan or the 2016 Plan.

The Company accounts for share-based compensation based on the estimated fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service periods in the Company’s Statement of Comprehensive (Loss)/Income. Share-based compensation expense recognized as above for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $1.65 million and $1.69 million, respectively, including a charge for restricted stock units. Share-based compensation expense recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $5.33 million and $5.10 million, respectively, including a charge for restricted stock.

Restricted Stock Units:

Also under the Amended Plan, on different dates during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company issued restricted stock unit awards of 182,728 and 418,716 (adjusted to account for 2014 stock split), respectively, to its non-employee directors and some employees as well as to some employees of its subsidiaries. The restricted stock unit awards were granted to employees for their future services as a retention tool at a zero exercise price, and vest in shares with regards to 25% of the awards issued on or after the first, second, third and fourth anniversary of the grant dates.

Under the Amended plan, on different dates during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012 and, under the Amended Plan and the 2016 Plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 the Company issued restricted stock unit awards (adjusted to account for the 2014 stock split) of 135,440, 293,904, 187,056, 217,656, and 8,076 respectively, to its non-employee directors and some employees as well as to some employees of its subsidiaries. The restricted stock unit awards were granted to employees for their future services as a retention tool at a zero exercise price and vest in shares with regards to 25% of the awards issued on or after the first, second, third and fourth anniversary of the grant dates.

The impact on the Company’s results of operations of recording stock-based compensation (including impact of restricted stock unit) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was as follows:


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2016		2015		2016		2015
	*(in thousands)*				*(in thousands)*
Cost of revenues	$	635	$	586	$	2,024	$	1,830
Selling, general and administrative expenses		1,017		1,104		3,310		3,274

	$	1,652	$	1,690	$	5,334	$	5,104

A summary of the activity for restricted stock unit awards (adjusted to reflect the stock split) granted under our stock-based compensation plans as of September 30, 2016 and changes during the period ended is presented below:


	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2016					2015
	Number Of Awards			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		Number Of Awards			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested at January 1		465,290		$	41.47		564,314		$	37.37
Granted		8,076		$	46.51		135,440		$	46.73
Vested		(153,775	)	$	37.68		(205,233	)	$	34.40
Forfeited		(3,628	)	$	42.38		(29,231	)	$	36.38

Unvested Total		315,963		$	43.43		465,290		$	41.47

As of September 30, 2016, $10.78 million of total remaining unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to restricted stock unit awards is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average remaining requisite service period of 2.15 years.

During the third quarter of 2016, the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per share on outstanding common stock which was payable on October 3, 2016, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 22, 2016. Further,it was resolved by the Board of Directors that restricted stock units granted to employees and directors prior to the dividend record date will receive an amount equivalent to the dividend when the applicable restriction on the restricted stock units lapses. In view of this, the company will record such additional compensation cost over the vesting period and accordingly, the company has recorded an additional compensation cost of $ 0.3 million during three months ended September 30, 2016.

18.

VACATION PAY

The accrual for unutilized leave balance is determined based on the entire leave balance available to the employees at period end. The leave balance eligible for carry-forward is valued at gross compensation rates and eligible for compulsory encashment at basic compensation rates.

The gross charge for unutilized earned leave was $0.7 million and $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

The amounts accrued for unutilized earned leave are $23.8 million and $22.4 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, and are included within accrued payroll and related costs.

19.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The Company maintains a 401(k) retirement plan that covers all regular employees on Syntel’s U.S. payroll. Eligible employees may contribute the lesser of 60% of their compensation or $18,000, subject to certain limitations, to the retirement plan. The Company may make contributions to the plan at the discretion of the Board of Directors; however, through September 30, 2016, no Company contributions have been made.

Eligible employees on Syntel’s Indian payroll receive benefits under the Provident Fund (“PF”), which is a defined contribution plan. Both the employee and the Company make monthly contributions equal to a specified percentage of the covered employee’s salary. The Company has no further obligations under the plan beyond its monthly contributions. The contributions made to the fund are administered and managed by the Government of India. The Company’s monthly contributions are expensed in the period they are incurred. Provident Fund Contribution expense recognized by Indian entities for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $1.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively, and for nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $4.6 million and $4.8 million, respectively.

In accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 of India, the Indian subsidiary provides for gratuity, a defined retirement benefit plan (the “Gratuity Plan”) covering eligible employees. The Gratuity Plan provides a lump sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, based on the respective employee’s salary and the tenure of employment. Liabilities with regard to the Gratuity Plan are determined by actuarial valuation and are expensed in the period determined. The Gratuity Plan is a non-funded plan. The amounts accrued under this plan are $13.4 million and $12.3 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, and are included within current liabilities and in other non-current liabilities, as applicable. Expense recognized by Indian entities under the Gratuity Plan for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $0.9 million and $0.9 million, respectively, and for nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $2.7 million and $2.8 million, respectively.

20.

CONSOLIDATION OF A VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY

Syntel Delaware is a 100% subsidiary of Syntel, Inc. and a 49% shareholder of the joint venture (“JV”) entity SSSSML, the other shareholder being an affiliate of State Street Bank. Syntel Delaware has a variable interest in SSSSML as it is entitled to all the profits and solely responsible for all losses incurred by SSSSML even though it holds only 49% in the JV entity. Accordingly, Syntel Delaware consolidates the JV entity SSSSML.

The Company’s Banking and Financial Services to State Street Bank and one other client are provided through the above joint venture between the Company and an affiliate of State Street Bank. Sales of Banking and Financial Services to these two clients represented approximately 10.8% and 11.6% of the Company’s total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively and 10.7% and 12.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

21.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company follows the guidance for fair value measurements and fair value option for financial assets and liabilities, which primarily relate to the Company’s investments, forward contracts and financial assets and liabilities.

This standard includes a fair value hierarchy that is intended to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures.

The fair value hierarchy is based on inputs to valuation techniques that are used to measure fair value that are either observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entity’s pricing based upon their own market assumptions.

The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels:

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Level 1 – Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

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Level 2 – Inputs are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable and market-corroborated inputs which are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.

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Level 3 – Inputs are derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or value drivers are unobservable.

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2016:


					(In Millions)

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Short Term Investments-
Available for Sale Securities	$	14.8	$	—	$	—	$	14.8
Term Deposits		—		8.6		—		8.6

Total Assets Measured at Fair Value	$	14.8	$	8.6	$	—	$	23.4

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2015:


					(In Millions)

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Short Term Investments-
Available for Sale Securities	$	126.5	$	—	$	—	$	126.5
Term Deposits		—		413.7		—		413.7

Total Assets Measured at Fair Value	$	126.5	$	413.7	$	—	$	540.2

22.

TERM DEPOSITS

The following table summarizes the term deposits with various banks outstanding as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.


			(In Millions)

Balance Sheet Item	As of September 30, 2016		As of December 31, 2015
Short Term Investments	$	8.30	$	413.60
Non-Current Assets		0.23		0.10

Total	$	8.53	$	413.70

23.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers – Issued May 2014, was scheduled to be effective for Syntel beginning January 1, 2017, however on July 9, 2015, the FASB approved the proposal to defer the effective date of the ASU for public companies to January 1, 2018 with an option to elect to adopt the ASU as of original effective date. The new standard is intended to substantially enhance the quality and consistency of how revenue is reported while also improving the comparability of the financial statements of companies using U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and those using International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.

On March 17, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), that clarifies how to apply revenue recognition guidance related to whether an entity is a principal or an agent. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, and ASU 2016-12 Narrow Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, which amended ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contract from Customers (Topic 606). These amendments of this ASU provide additional clarification on criterion within Topic 606 as well as additional guidance for transition to the new revenue recognition criteria. These amendments will provide additional guidance on the application of and transition to the new revenue recognition standards.

The new guidance also addresses the accounting for some costs to obtain or fulfill a customer contract and provides a set of disclosure requirements intended to give financial statement users comprehensive information about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows arising from customer contracts. The requirements of this ASU and its impact on the Company are being evaluated. We have established a cross-functional coordinated implementation team to implement the standard update related to the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. We are in the process of identifying and implementing changes to our processes to meet the standard’s updated reporting and disclosure requirements. A transition method for this ASU has not yet been selected.

On November 20, 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. Current GAAP requires the deferred taxes to be presented as a net current asset or liability and net noncurrent asset or liability. To simplify presentation, the new guidance requires that all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. The amendments in this Update are effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. The adoption of this standard will affect financial statement presentation only and is expected to have no effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

In January 2016, the FASB issued an update (ASU 2016-01) to the standard on financial instruments. The update significantly revises an entity’s accounting related to (1) the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and (2) the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. It also amends certain disclosure requirements. The update is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after January 1, 2018. Upon adoption, entities will be required to make a cumulative-effect adjustment to the statement of financial position as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. However, the specific guidance on equity securities without readily determinable fair value will apply prospectively to all equity investments that exist as of the date of adoption. Early adoption of certain sections of this update is permitted. The requirements of this ASU and its impact on the Company are currently being evaluated.

In February 2016, the FASB issued as update (ASU 2016-02) to the standard on Leases to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The ASU is effective for public business entities issuing financial statements for the annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods. The requirements of this ASU and its impact on the Company are currently being evaluated.

In March 2016, the FASB issued an update (ASU 2016-09) to the standard on Compensation-Stock Compensation as part of improvement and simplification which involve several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. The requirements of this ASU are not expected to have material impact on Consolidated Financial Statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued an update on Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (ASU 2016-13) Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments which (i) significantly changes the impairment model for most financial assets that are measured at amortized cost and certain other instruments from an incurred loss model to an expected loss model; and (ii) provides for recording credit losses on available-for-sale (AFS) debt securities through an allowance account. The update also requires certain incremental disclosures. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The requirements of this ASU and its impact on the Company are currently being evaluated.

In August 2016, the FASB issued an update on Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230)- Clarification of certain cash receipts and cash payments (ASU 2016-15) which requires the Company to present and classify certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows under Topic 230, Statement of Cash Flows, and other Topics. This update addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The requirements of this ASU and its impact on the Company are currently being evaluated.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

SYNTEL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Revenues. The Company’s revenues consist of fees derived from its Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Insurance, Manufacturing and Retail, Logistics and Telecom business segments. Net revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2016 decreased to $241.3 million from $253.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, representing a 4.9% decrease. The Company’s verticalization sales strategy focusing on Banking and Financial Services; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Insurance; Manufacturing; and Retail, Logistics and Telecom has enabled better focus and relationships with key customers. Further, our focus on execution and ongoing investments in new offerings such as digital modernization and automation have a potential to contribute growth in the business across service lines and geographic regions. The focus is to continue investments in more new offerings and geographical expansion. Worldwide utilized billable headcount as of September 30, 2016 decreased by 5.3% to 17,538 employees as compared to 18,516 employees as of September 30, 2015. Amid softer macroeconomic trends, industry-specific headwinds and regulatory-related uncertainty in key end markets, we saw lengthening decision cycles on discretionary spending by customers. This resulted in delayed project starts and slower ramps up in project in some cases with consequent reduction in revenue. As of September 30, 2016, the Company had approximately 75.1% of its utilized billable workforce in India as compared to 76.4% as of September 30, 2015. The Company’s top five clients accounted for 56.9% of the total revenues in the three months ended September 30, 2016, down from 58.3% of its total revenues in the three months ended September 30, 2015. The Company’s top five clients accounted for 58.0% of the total revenue in the nine months ended September 30, 2016 as compared to 59.5% of its total revenue in the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The Company’s top 10 clients accounted for 71.9% of the total revenues in the three months ended September 30, 2016 as compared to 72.7% in the three months ended September 30, 2015. The Company’s top 10 clients accounted for 72.5% of the total revenues in the nine months ended September 30, 2016 as compared to 73.8% in the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The Company’s top 4-30 clients accounted for 42.9% of the total revenues in the three months ended September 30, 2016, down from 43.3% of its total revenues in the three months ended September 30, 2015. The Company’s top 4-30 clients accounted for 42.3% of the total revenues in the nine months ended September 30, 2016, down from 44.2% of its total revenues in the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Cost of Revenues. The Company’s cost of revenues consists of costs directly associated with billable consultants in the U.S. and offshore, including salaries, payroll taxes, benefits, relocation costs, immigration costs, finder’s fees, trainee compensation and travel. The cost of revenues increased to 60.8% of total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2016, from 57.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The 3.2% increase in cost of revenues, as a percent of revenues, for the three months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015, was attributable primarily to increase in compensation, increased contract services cost, increased recruiting expenses, offset by rupee depreciation, decrease in benefits cost, decrease in other direct expenses, decrease in immigration expenses, decrease in travel expenses due to a decrease in onsite claims in the third quarter of 2016. Salary increases are discretionary and determined by management. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Indian rupee has depreciated against the U.S. dollar, on average, 2.34% as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015. This rupee depreciation positively impacted the Company’s gross margin by 37 basis points, operating income by 60 basis points and net loss by 67 basis points, each as a percentage of revenue.

The cost of revenues increased to 62.2% of total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, from 61.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The 1.1% increase in cost of revenues, as a percent of revenues, for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015, was attributable primarily to increase in compensation, increased contract service

cost, increased benefits cost offset by decreased travel expenses due to a decrease in onsite claims, decreased other direct expenses, decreased recruiting expenses, decreased immigration cost and rupee depreciation. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Indian rupee has depreciated against the U.S. dollar, on average, 5.49% as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. This rupee depreciation positively impacted the Company’s gross margin by 82 basis points, operating income by 135 basis points and net (loss) income by 145 basis points, each as a percentage of revenue.

Banking and Financial Services Revenues. Banking and Financial Services revenues decreased to $116.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 or 48.1% of total revenues, from $125.8 million, or 49.6% of total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The $9.7 million decrease was attributable primarily to a $56.6 million decrease in revenue from project completion and a $14.5 million decrease in revenues from existing projects, largely offset by a $61.4 million increase in revenues from new engagements. Banking and Financial Services revenues increased to $357.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 or 49.1% of total revenues, from $347.0 million, or 48.6% of total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The $10.9 million increase was attributable primarily to revenues from new engagements contributing $180.6 million, largely offset by $112.1 million in lost revenues as a result of project completion and a $57.6 million net reduction in revenues from existing projects.

Banking and Financial Services Cost of Revenues. Banking and Financial Services cost of revenues consists of costs directly associated with billable consultants in the U.S. and offshore, including salaries, payroll taxes, benefits, relocation costs, immigration costs, finder’s fees, trainee compensation and travel. Banking and Financial Services cost of revenues increased to 60.8% of total Banking and Financial Services revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2016, from 58.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The 2.3% increase in cost of revenues, as a percent of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015, was attributable primarily to increase in compensation, increase in contract services cost, increase in recruiting expenses, offset by rupee depreciation, decrease in benefits cost, decrease in other direct expenses, decrease in immigration expenses, decrease in travel expenses due to a decrease in onsite claims in the third quarter of 2016.

Cost of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased to 62.0% of Banking and Financial Services revenues, from 61.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The 0.9% increase in cost of revenues, as a percent of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015, was attributable primarily to increase in compensation, increase in contract service cost, increase in benefits cost offset by decrease in travel expenses due to a decrease in onsite claims, decrease in other direct expenses, decrease in recruiting expenses, decrease in immigration cost and rupee depreciation.

Healthcare and Life Sciences Revenues. Healthcare and Life Sciences revenues decreased to $39.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, or 16.4% of total revenues from $42.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, or 16.8% of total revenues. The $3.1 million decrease was attributable primarily to a $12.3 million decrease in revenues from existing projects and a $9.8 million decrease in revenue from project completion, largely offset by a $19.0 million increase in revenues from new engagements. The revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased to $117.9 million, or 16.2% of total revenues, from $116.3 million or 16.3% of total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The $1.6 million increase was attributable primarily to revenues from new engagements contributing $42.6 million, largely offset by $24.7 million reduction in lost revenues as a result of project completion and a $16.3 million net reduction in revenues from existing projects.

Healthcare and Life Sciences Cost of Revenues. Healthcare and Life Sciences cost of revenues consists of costs directly associated with billable consultants in the U.S. and offshore, including salaries, payroll taxes, benefits, relocation costs, immigration costs, finder’s fees, trainee compensation and travel. Healthcare and Life Sciences cost of revenues increased to 56.9% of total Healthcare and Life

Sciences revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2016, from 52.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The 4.6% increase in cost of revenues, as a percent of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015, was attributable primarily to increase in compensation, increase in contract services cost, increase in recruiting expenses, offset by rupee depreciation, decrease in benefits cost, decrease in other direct expenses, decrease in immigration expenses, decrease in travel expenses due to a decrease in onsite claims in the third quarter of 2016.

Cost of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased to 59.9% of Healthcare and Life Sciences revenues, from 57.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The 2.5% increase in cost of revenues, as a percent of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015, was attributable primarily to increase in compensation, increase in contract service cost, increase in benefits cost offset by decrease in travel expenses due to a decrease in onsite claims, decrease in other direct expenses, decrease in recruiting expenses, decrease in immigration cost and rupee depreciation.

Insurance Revenues. Insurance revenues increased to $33.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 or 13.7% of total revenues, from $32.7 million, or 12.9% of total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The $0.3 million increase was attributable primarily to revenues from new engagements contributing $16.7 million, largely offset by $15.7 million in lost revenues as a result of project completion and a $0.7 million net reduction in revenues from existing projects. The revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 decreased to $95.8 million, or 13.1% of total revenues, from $102.1 million or 14.3% of total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The $6.3 million decrease was attributable primarily to a $31.0 million decrease in revenues as a result of project completion and $18.7 million net reduction in revenues from existing projects, largely offset by a $43.4 million net increase in revenues from new engagements.

Insurance Cost of Revenues. Insurance cost of revenues consists of costs directly associated with billable consultants in the U.S. and offshore, including salaries, payroll taxes, benefits, finder’s fees, trainee compensation and travel. Insurance cost of revenues increased to 62.3% of total insurance revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2016, from 59.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The 2.5% increase in cost of revenues, as a percent of total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015, was attributable primarily to increase in compensation, increase in contract services cost, increase in recruiting expenses, offset by rupee depreciation, decrease in benefits cost, decrease in other direct expenses, decrease in immigration expenses, decrease in travel expenses due to a decrease in onsite claims in the third quarter of 2016.

Cost of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased to 64.1% of insurance revenues, from 63.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The 0.5% increase in cost of revenues, as a percent of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015, was attributable primarily to increase in compensation, increase in contract service cost, increase in benefits cost offset by decrease in travel expenses due to a decrease in onsite claims, decrease in other direct expenses, decrease in recruiting expenses, decrease in immigration cost and rupee depreciation.

Manufacturing Revenues. Manufacturing revenues decreased to $11.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 or 4.6% of total revenues, from $11.2 million, or 4.4% of total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The $0.2 million decrease was attributable primarily to a $7.3 million decrease in revenue from project completion, largely offset by $4.2 million increase in revenues from existing projects and a $2.9 million increase in revenues from new engagements. The revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased to $34.3 million, or 4.7% of total revenues, from $29.8 million or 4.2% of total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The $4.5 million increase was attributable primarily to a $8.1 million increase in revenues from new engagements and a $2.6 million net increase in revenues from existing projects, largely offset by $6.2 million in lost revenues as a result of project completion.

Manufacturing Cost of Revenues. Manufacturing cost of revenues consists of costs directly associated with billable consultants in the U.S. and offshore, including salaries, payroll taxes, benefits, relocation costs, immigration costs, finder’s fees, trainee compensation and travel. Manufacturing cost of revenues increased to 71.5% of total manufacturing revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2016, from 64.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The 6.9% increase in cost of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2016, as a percent of total Manufacturing revenues, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015, was attributable primarily to increase in compensation, increase in contract services cost, increase in recruiting expenses, offset by rupee depreciation, decrease in benefits cost, decrease in other direct expenses, decrease in immigration expenses, decrease in travel expenses due to a decrease in onsite claims in the third quarter of 2016.

Cost of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased to 70.9% of Manufacturing revenues, from 68.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The 2.0% increase in cost of revenues, as a percent of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015, was attributable primarily to increase in compensation, increase in contract service cost, increase in benefits cost offset by decrease in travel expenses due to a decrease in onsite claims, decrease in other direct expenses, decrease in recruiting expenses, decrease in immigration cost and rupee depreciation.

Retail, Logistics and Telecom Revenues. Retail, Logistics and Telecom revenues increased to $41.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 or 17.3% of total revenues, from $41.3 million, or 16.3% of total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The $0.4 million increase was attributable primarily to a $37.9 million increase in revenues from new engagements, largely offset by $32.0 million in lost revenues as a result of project completion and a $5.5 million net decrease in revenues from existing projects. The revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased to $122.8 million, or 16.9% of total revenues, from $118.9 million or 16.7% of total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The $3.9 million increase was attributable primarily to revenues from new engagements contributing $79.7 million, largely offset by a $56.6 million net decrease in revenues from existing projects and a $19.2 million in lost revenues as a result of project completion.

Retail, Logistics and Telecom Cost of Revenues. Retail, Logistics and Telecom, cost of revenues consists of costs directly associated with billable consultants in the U.S. and offshore, including salaries, payroll taxes, benefits, relocation costs, immigration costs, finder’s fees, trainee compensation and travel. Retail, Logistics and Telecom cost of revenues increased to 58.8% of total Retail, Logistics and Telecom revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2016, from 53.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The 5.2% increase in cost of revenues, as a percent of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015, was attributable primarily to increase in compensation, increase in contract services cost, increase in recruiting expenses, offset by rupee depreciation, decrease in benefits cost, decrease in other direct expenses, decrease in immigration expenses, decrease in travel expenses due to a decrease in onsite claims in the third quarter of 2016.

Cost of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased to 59.4% of Retail, Logistics and Telecom revenues, from 57.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The 1.9% increase in cost of revenues, as a percent of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015, was attributable primarily to increase in compensation, increase in contract service cost, increase in benefits cost offset by decrease in travel expenses due to a decrease in onsite claims, decrease in other direct expenses, decrease in recruiting expenses, decrease in immigration cost and rupee depreciation.

Corporate Direct Costs - Cost of Revenues. Certain expenses, for cost centers such as Centers of Excellence, Architecture Solutions Group, Research and Development, Cloud Computing, and Application Management, are not specifically allocated to

specific segments because management believes it is not practical to allocate such expenses to individual segments as they are not directly attributable to any specific segment. Accordingly, these expenses are separately disclosed as Corporate Direct Costs and adjusted only against the Total Gross Profit.

Corporate Direct Costs cost of revenues decreased to 0.3% of total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2016, from 0.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The 0.2% decrease in cost of revenues, for the three months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015, was attributable primarily to rupee depreciation offset by increase in compensation expenses in the third quarter of 2016.

Corporate Direct Cost of revenues decreased to 0.3% of total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, from 0.5% of total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The decrease of 0.2% is primarily attributable to rupee depreciation offset by increase in compensation expenses.

Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general, and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries, payroll taxes and benefits for sales, finance, administrative, and corporate staff; travel; telecommunications; business promotions; and marketing and various facility costs for the Company’s global development centers and other offices.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2016 were $29.53 million or 12.2% of total revenues, compared to $15.12 million or 6.0% of total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2015.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2016 were impacted by a decrease in revenue of $12.38 million that resulted in a 0.60% increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenue. The overall increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was attributable to (a) an increase in corporate expenses of $12.73 million primarily due to an decrease in foreign exchange gain of $12.75 million a $1.76 million gain for the three months ended September 30, 2016 as against a gain of $14.51 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015) (b) an increase in marketting expenses of $0.97 million;(c) an increase in benefits cost of $0.34 million;(d) an increase in recruiting expenses of $0.16 million; (e) an increase in office expenses of $0.28 million ; and (f) an increase in voice data expenses of $0.15 million offset by decrease in office expenses of $0.14 million and decrease in other expenses of $0.08 million.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were $77.47 million or 10.6% of total revenues, compared to $72.23 million or 10.1% of total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were impacted by an increase in revenue of $14.63 million that resulted in a 0.20% decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenue. The overall increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was attributable to (a) an increase in corporate expenses of $4.29 million primarily due to decrease in exchange gain of $5.19 million ($11.07 million gain for nine months ended September 30, 2016 as against a gain of $16.26 million for nine months ended September 30, 2015); (b) an increase in compensation expenses of $1.24 million; and (c) an increase in marketting expenses of $1.03 million, offset by (a) decrease in office expenses of $0.85 million; and (b) a decrease in other expenses of $0.47 million.

Other Income, Net. Other income, net includes interest and dividend income, gains and losses on forward contracts, gain and losses from the sale of securities, other investments, treasury operations and interest expenses on loans and borrowings.

Other income, net for the three months ended September 30, 2016 was $4.23 million or 1.8% of total revenues, compared to $10.23 million or 4.0% of total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The decrease in other income, net of $6 million was attributable to a decrease in interest income of $4.6 million, and decrease in gains from the sale of mutual funds $1.2 million and increase in interest expenses of $0.2 million.

Other income, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $13.20 million or 1.8% of total revenues, compared to $29.45 million or 4.1% of total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The decrease in other income, net of $16.26 million was attributable to decrease in interest income of $11.11 million and decrease in gains from the sale of mutual funds of $4.98 million and increase in interest expense of $0.33 million offset by increase in miscellaneous income of $ 0.11 million.

Income Taxes

The Company records provisions for income taxes based on enacted tax laws and rates in the various taxing jurisdictions in which it operates. In determining the tax provisions, the Company provides for tax uncertainties in income taxes, when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that a tax position would not be sustained upon examination. Such uncertainties, which are recorded in income taxes payable, are based on management’s estimates and accordingly, are subject to revision based on additional information. The provision no longer required for any particular tax year is credited to the current period’s income tax expenses. Conversely, in the event of a future tax examination, any additional tax expense not previously provided for will be recognized in the period in which the actual liability is concluded or the management determines that the Company will not prevail on certain tax positions taken in filed returns, based on the “more likely than not” concept.

During the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the effective income tax rates were 413.5% and 24.3%, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the effective income tax rates were 149.9% and 24.0%,respectively. The tax rate for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was impacted by one time repatriation, the Company recognized a one-time tax expense of about $270.6 million (net of foreign tax credits). Without the above, the effective tax rate for the year three months ended September 30, 2016 was 23.0%.

Other Comprehensive Loss

The other comprehensive income (loss) consists of foreign currency translation adjustments, unrealized gains (losses) on securities and a component of a defined benefit plan. During the three months ended September 30, 2016 the other comprehensive loss amounted to $1.5 million, primarily attributable to foreign currency translation adjustments of $0.4 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 the other other comprehensive loss amounted to $17.8 million, primarily attributable to foreign currency translation adjustments of of $17.7 million.

During the three months ended September 30, 2015 the other comprehensive loss amounted to $35.4 million, primarily attributable to foreign currency translation adjustments of $34 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 the other comprehensive loss amounted to $40 million, primarily attributable to foreign currency translation adjustments of $39.9 million.

FINANCIAL POSITION

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short term investments: Cash and cash equivalents and short term investments decreased to $88.4 million at September 30, 2016 from $1,040.5 million at December 31, 2015.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company generally has financed its working capital needs through operations. The Mumbai, Chennai, Pune (India) and other expansion programs are financed from internally generated funds. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of certificates of deposit and cash deposited in Bank. These amounts are held by various banking institutions including U.S. -based and India-based banks. As of September 30, 2016, the total cash and cash equivalents and short term investment

balances was $88.4 million. Out of the above, an amount of $55.4 million was held by Indian subsidiaries which was composed of an amount of $30.7 million held in U.S. dollars with the balance of the amount held in Indian rupees. The Company believes that the amount of cash and cash equivalents outside the U.S. will not have a material impact on liquidity.

Net cash used by operating activities was $16.36 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, consisting principally of net (loss) from operation offset by increase in other liabilities, decrease in accounts receivable and decrease in other assets. The number of days sales outstanding in net accounts receivable was approximately 54 days and 56 days as of September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease in the number of day’s sales outstanding in net accounts receivable was due to higher collections during the corresponding period in 2016.

Net cash provided by investing activities was $495.93 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, consisting principally of $242.03 million from sales of mutual funds, $620.18 million from maturities of term deposits with banks; offset by $15.14 million of capital expenditures primarily for the construction/acquisition of the Global Development Center at Pune, the Knowledge Process Outsourcing facility at Mumbai and an additional facility in Chennai, the acquisition of computers, software and communications equipment, purchase of mutual funds of $127.30 million and the purchase of term deposits with banks of $223.84 million.

Net cash used by financing activities was $912.11 million for the nine months ended September 30,2016, consisting principally of dividends paid (advance paid to transfer agent for dividend payouts) $1,261.5 million, repayment of loan and borrowing of $190.0 million, loan origination fees $1.03 million offset by proceeds from a loans and borrowings of $540.25 million and excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation plan of $0.17 million.

On May 23, 2013, Syntel entered into a Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. for $150 million in credit facilities consisting of a three-year term loan facility of $60 million and a three year revolving credit facility of $90 million (the “Credit Agreement”). The maturity date of both the three year term loan facility and the three year revolving credit facility was May 23, 2016. The Credit Agreement was amended on May 9, 2016 (the “First Amendment Effective Date”) thereby extending the maturity date from May 23, 2016 to May 9, 2019. Further, by way of the amended Credit Agreement, an additional $40 million for term loan facility and $10 million for revolving credit facility was granted by Bank of America to Syntel (the “First Amendment” and together with the Credit Agreement, the “Amended Credit Agreement”). Thus, the total amount of the credit facility was $200 million, consisting of a three-year term loan facility of $100 million and a three year revolving credit facility of $100 million. The Amended Credit Agreement was guaranteed by two of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries, SkillBay and Syntel Consulting (collectively, the “Guarantors”). In connection with the First Amendment, the Company and the Guarantors also entered into a related security and pledge agreement granting a security interest in the assets of the Company and the Guarantors, including, without limitation, a pledge of 65% of the equity interests in Syntel India.

During the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company fully repaid the term loan, including accrued interest through September 12, 2016 of $97.10 million, and terminated the prior credit agreement dated May 23, 2013 between the Company and Bank of America, N.A., as amended by the first amendment thereto dated May 9, 2016.

On September 12, 2016, the Company entered into a new credit agreement, as amended as of October 26, 2016, (“Senior Credit Facility”) with Bank of America, N.A, as administrative agent L/C issuer and swing line lender, the other lenders party thereto, and Merrill, Lynch,Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, as sole lead arranger and sole bookrunner for $500 million in credit facilities consisting of a five year term loan facility of $300 million (the “Term Loan”) and a five year revolving credit facility of $200 million (the “Revolving Facility”). The maturity date of the Senior Credit Facility is September 11, 2021. The Revolving Facility allows for the issuance of letters of credit and swingline loans. The Senior Credit Facility is guaranteed by two of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries, SkillBay and Syntel Consulting (collectively, the “Guarantors”). In connection with the Senior Credit Facility, the Company and the Guarantors also will enter into a related security and pledge agreement granting a security interest in the assets of the Company and the Guarantors, including, without limitation, a pledge of 65% of the equity interests in Syntel India.

As of September 30, 2016, the interest rates were 2.02% for Term Loan and 2.02% for the Revolving Facility.

The Term Loan provides for the principal payments as under:


Period
Beginning from	Until	Amt in Mn per quarter
December 31, 2016	September 30, 2017	3.750
October 31, 2017	September 30, 2018	5.625
October 31, 2018	June 30, 2021	7.500

During the three months ended September 30, 2016, no principal payment was made.

The Senior Credit Facility requires compliance with certain financial ratios and covenants. As of September 30, 2016, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.

Future scheduled payments on the Senior Credit Facility, at September 30, 2016 are as follows:


Term Loan			Revolving Facility
(In thousands)
2016	$	3,750
2017	$	16,875
2018	$	24,375
2019	$	30,000
2020	$	30,000
2021	$	195,000	$	180,000

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

We believe the following critical accounting policies, among others, involve the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. The Company has discussed this critical accounting policy and the estimates with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Revenue Recognition. Revenue recognition is the most significant accounting policy for the Company. The Company recognizes revenue from time and material contracts as services are performed. During the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 revenues from time and material contracts constituted 57% and 60%, respectively, of total revenues. Revenue from fixed-price, application management, maintenance and support engagements is recognized as earned, which generally results in straight-line revenue recognition as services are performed continuously over the term of the engagement. During the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, revenues from fixed price application management and support engagements constituted 36% and 32% of total revenues, respectively.

Revenue on fixed price application development and integration projects is measured using the proportional performance method of accounting. Performance is generally measured based upon the efforts incurred to date in relation to the total estimated efforts required through the completion of the contract. The Company monitors estimates of total contract revenues and cost on a routine basis throughout the delivery period. The cumulative impact of any change in estimates of the contract revenues or costs is reflected in the period in which the change becomes known. In the event that a loss is anticipated on a particular contract, provision is made for the estimated loss. The Company issues invoices related to fixed price contracts based on either the achievement of milestones during a project or other contractual terms. Differences between the timing of billings and the recognition of revenue based upon the proportional performance method of accounting are recorded as revenue earned in excess of billings or deferred revenue in the accompanying financial statements. During the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, revenues from fixed price application development and integration contracts constituted 7% and 8% of total revenues, respectively.

Significant Accounting Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the reporting period. By their nature, these estimates and judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. The Company bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition. The use of the proportional performance method of accounting requires that the Company make estimates about its future efforts and costs relative to its fixed price contracts. While the Company has procedures in place to monitor the estimates throughout the performance period, such estimates are subject to change as each contract progresses. The cumulative impact of any such change is reflected in the period in which the change becomes known.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. The Company records an allowance for doubtful

accounts based on a specific review of aged receivables. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $0.7 million and $0.6 million respectively. The provision for the allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. These estimates are based on our assessment of the probable collection from specific client accounts, the aging of the accounts receivable, analysis of credit data, bad debt write-offs and other known factors.

Income Taxes–Estimates of Effective Tax Rates and Reserves for Tax Contingencies. The Company records provisions for income taxes based on enacted tax laws and rates in the various taxing jurisdictions in which it operates. In determining the tax provisions, the Company provides for tax uncertainties in income taxes, when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that a tax position would not be sustained upon examination. Such uncertainties, which are recorded in income taxes payable, are based on management’s estimates and accordingly are subject to revision based on additional information. The provision no longer required for any particular tax year is credited to the current period’s income tax expenses. Conversely, in the event of a future tax examination, any additional tax expense not previously provided for will be recognized in the period in which the actual liability is concluded or management determines that the Company will not prevail on certain tax positions taken in filed returns, based on the “more likely than not” concept.

Accruals for Legal Expenses and Exposures. The Company is party to various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, including litigation and governmental and regulatory controls. The Company has not accrued any liability for legal contingencies as no legal contingency has been deemed to be probable of occurring. The Company’s estimates regarding legal contingencies are based on information known about the matters and its experience in contesting, litigating and settling similar matters. It is the opinion of management with respect to pending or threatened litigation matters that unfavorable outcomes are remote and that estimates of possible loss are not able to be made. Although actual amounts could differ from management’s estimates, none of the actions are believed by management to involve future amounts that would be material to the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

The Company estimates the costs associated with known legal exposures and their related legal expenses and accrues reserves for either the probable liability, if that amount can be reasonably estimated, or otherwise the lower end of an estimated range of potential liability. As of September 30, 2016 and December 2015 there was no accrual related to litigation.

Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries.

Other than the amounts affected by the one-time repatriation, the Company’s accumulated foreign earnings are deemed to be permanently reinvested outside the United States and the Company has not provided for income taxes on such earnings. Management regularly evaluates foreign earnings to determine whether future foreign earnings that accumulate will be permanently invested outside the U.S. In conducting this evaluation, management considers, among other factors, the operational and financial objectives of the Company, long-term and short-term capital needs, the Company’s projections on growth and working capital needs, planned uses of U.S. and foreign earnings, the available sources of liquidity in the U.S., and growth plans outside of the U.S. If in the future, management were to conclude that any portion of foreign earnings will not be permanently reinvested outside the U.S., this would result in an additional provision for income taxes, which could affect the Company’s future effective tax rate. If the Company

determines to repatriate all undistributed repatriable earnings of foreign subsidiaries as of September 30, 2016, the Company would have accrued taxes of approximately $16.1 million.

Goodwill

In accordance with guidance on goodwill impairment in the FASB Codification, goodwill is evaluated for impairment at least annually. Management believes goodwill was not impaired at September 30, 2016.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements and information contained in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and other sections of this report, including the allowance for doubtful accounts, contingencies and litigation, potential tax liabilities, interest rate or foreign currency risks, and projections regarding our liquidity and capital resources, could be construed as forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements containing words such as “could”, “expects”, “may”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “plans”, and similar expressions. In addition, the Company or persons acting on its behalf may, from time to time, publish other forward looking statements. Such forward looking statements are based on management’s estimates, assumptions and projections and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward looking statements.

Although management believes that the expectations, forecasts and goals reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially for a variety of reasons, including, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties detailed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Other factors not currently anticipated may also materially and adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows, financial position and prospects. There can be no assurance that future results will meet expectations. While we believe that the forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are reasonable, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. In addition, these statements speak only as of the date made. We do not undertake, and expressly disclaim any obligation to update or alter any statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

The Company is exposed to the impact of interest rate changes and foreign currency fluctuations.

Interest Rate Risk

The Company considers investments purchased with an original maturity of less than three months at date of purchase to be cash equivalents. The following table summarizes the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and investments in marketable securities:


	September 30,		December 31,
	2016		2015
	(in thousands)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	65,244	$	500,499
Short-term investments		23,150		540,045

Total	$	88,394	$	1,040,544

As of September 30, 2016, the total cash and cash equivalents and short-term investment balance was $88.4 million. Out of the above, an amount of $55.4 million was held by Indian subsidiaries which were comprised of an amount of $30.7 million held in U.S. dollars with the balance of the amount held in Indian rupees. The Company believes that the amount of cash and cash equivalents outside the U.S. will not have a material impact on liquidity.

The Company’s exposure to market rate risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to its investment portfolio. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments in its investment portfolio. The Company’s investments are in high-quality Indian Mutual Funds and, by policy, limit the amount of credit exposure to any one issuer. At any time, changes in interest rates could have a material impact on interest earnings for our investment portfolio. The Company strives to protect and preserve our invested funds by limiting default, market and reinvestment risk. Investments in interest earning instruments carry a degree of interest rate risk. Floating rate securities may produce less income than expected if there is a decline in interest rates. Due in part to these factors, the Company’s future investment income may fall short of expectations, or the Company may suffer a loss in principal if the Company is forced to sell securities, which have declined in market value due to changes in interest rates as stated above.

The currency composition of the investment portfolio also impacts the investment income generated by the Company. Investment income generated from the Indian rupee denominated investment portfolio is higher than that generated by the U.S. dollar denominated investment portfolio. As at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company held 28% and 32% of total funds in Indian rupees.

The interest rates applicable to the Senior Credit Facility other than in respect of swing line loans will be LIBOR plus 1.50% or, at the option of the Borrower, the Base Rate (to be defined as the highest of (x) the Federal Funds Rate (as that term is defined in the Senior Credit Facility) plus 0.50%, (y) the Bank of America prime rate, or (z) LIBOR plus 1.00%) plus 0.50%. Each swing line loan shall bear interest at the Base Rate plus 0.50%. In no event shall LIBOR be less than 0% per annum. Since interest rates vary with change in LIBOR which is dependent on market conditions, our debt exposes us to market risk from changes in interest rate.

Foreign Currency Risk

The Company’s sales are primarily sourced in the United States of America and its subsidiary in the United Kingdom and are mostly denominated in U.S. dollars or UK pounds, respectively. Its foreign subsidiaries, primarily Indian entities, incur most of their expenses in the local currency, i.e. Indian rupees. All foreign subsidiaries use the local currency as their functional currency. The Company’s business is subject to risks typical of an international business, including, but not limited to differing economic conditions, changes in political climate, differing tax structures, other regulations and restrictions, and foreign exchange rate volatility. Accordingly, the Company’s future results could be materially adversely impacted by changes in these or other factors. The risk is partially mitigated as the Company has sufficient resources in the respective local currencies to meet immediate requirements. The Company is also exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations as the financial results of foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars in consolidation. As exchange rates vary, these results, when translated, may vary from expectations .

During the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Indian rupee has appreciated against the U.S. dollar, on average, 0.22% as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2016. This rupee appreciation negatively impacted the Company’s gross margin by 4 basis points, operating income by 6 basis points and net (loss)income by 6 basis points, each as a percentage of revenue. The Indian rupee denominated cost of revenues and selling, general and administrative expense was 26.9% and 75.8% of the expenses, respectively.

The rupee appreciation has resulted in foreign currency translation adjustments of $0.4 million, during the three months ended September 30, 2016, which has been reported as other comprehensive loss.

Although the Company cannot predict future movement in interest rates or fluctuations in foreign currency rates, the Company currently anticipates that interest rate risk or foreign currency risk may have a significant impact on the financial statements. In order to limit the exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency rates, when the Company enters into foreign exchange forward contracts, where the counter party is a bank, these contracts may have a material impact on the financial statements.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2016, the Company did not enter into new foreign exchange forward contracts. At September 30, 2016, no foreign exchange forward contracts were outstanding.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management evaluated, with the participation of the Company’s principal executive officers (the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer), the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the principal executive officers have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective, at a reasonable assurance level, as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f). We maintain internal control over financial reporting designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Therefore, internal control over financial reporting determined to be effective provides only reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

While the Company is a party to ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, the Company is not currently a party to any material legal proceeding or governmental investigation. In the opinion of our management, the outcome of such litigation, if decided adversely, is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our quarterly or annual operating results, cash flows or consolidated financial position.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors as disclosed in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 except as described below.

The Company’s ability to repatriate earnings from its foreign operations.

The Company’s accumulated foreign earnings are deemed to be permanently reinvested outside the United States and the Company has not provided for income taxes on such earnings. Management regularly evaluates foreign earnings to determine whether future foreign earnings that accumulate will be permanently invested outside the U.S. In conducting this evaluation, management considers, among other factors, the operational and financial objectives of the Company, long-term and short-term capital needs, the Company’s projections on growth and working capital needs, planned uses of U.S. and foreign earnings, the available sources of liquidity in the U.S., and growth plans outside of the U.S. If in the future, management were to conclude that any portion of foreign earnings will not be permanently reinvested outside the U.S., this would result in an additional provision for income taxes, which could affect our future effective tax rate. If the Company repatriates any of such earnings, the Company will incur a dividend distribution tax for distribution from India, currently 20.358% on dividend distribution under Indian tax law, and be required to pay United States corporate income taxes on such earnings, net of foreign tax credits. If the Company decided to repatriate all undistributed repatriable earnings of foreign subsidiaries as of September 30, 2016, the Company would accrue taxes of approximately $16.1 million.

The Company’s failure to comply with the covenants contained in the Senior Credit Facility, as amended, including as a result of events beyond its control, could result in an event of default, which could materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, results of operation and financial condition.

The Company’s Senior Credit Facility, as amended, requires it to maintain certain financial ratios and requires the Company to comply with various operational and other negative covenants including certain limitations on liens, making investments in India, permitted acquisitions, subsidiary indebtedness, mergers, dissolutions, liquidations, consolidations with or into another person or dispositions of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets to or in favour of any person, as well as limitations on making dispositions, making restricted payments, changing the nature of its business, undertaking affiliate transactions, making burdensome agreements, purchasing or carrying margin stock, or entering into sale and leaseback transactions. If there were an event of default that was not cured or waived, the lenders of the Senior Credit Facility could cause all amounts outstanding with respect to the Senior Credit Facility to be due and payable immediately.

The Company’s exposure to fluctuations in interest rates due to market condition which could materially and adversely affect Company’s business, results of operation and financial condition.

The interest rates applicable to the Senior Credit Facility other than in respect of swing line loans will be LIBOR plus 1.50% or, at the option of the Borrower, the Base Rate (to be defined as the highest of (x) the Federal Funds Rate (as that term is defined in the Senior Credit Facility) plus 0.50%, (y) the Bank of America prime rate, or (z) LIBOR plus 1.00%) plus 0.50%. Each swing line loan will bear interest at the Base Rate plus 0.50%. In no event will LIBOR be less than 0% per annum. Since interest rates vary with change in LIBOR which is dependent on market conditions, our debt exposes us to market risk from fluctuations in interest rate.

Item 6. Exhibits.

The Company’s Chairman shares certain principal executive officer responsibilities with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President. Therefore, in accordance with Rule 13a-14(a)/Rule 15d-14(a), both the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer and President sign a 302 certification and the 906 certification as principal executive officers.

Exhibits


Exhibit No.		Description

10.1		First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated October 26, 2016, between the Company and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, L/C issuer and swing line lender and the other lenders party thereto.

31.1		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer.

31.2		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer.

31.3		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer.

32		Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officers and Principal Financial Officer.

101.INS		XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase

101.DEF		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


						SYNTEL, INC.

Date : November 03, 2016						/s/ Nitin Rakesh
						Nitin Rakesh,
						Chief Executive Officer and President (principal executive officer)

Date : November 03, 2016						/s/ Anil Agrawal
						Anil Agrawal,
						Chief Financial Officer and
						Chief Information Security Officer
						(principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)

EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.		Description

10.1		First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated October 26, 2016, between the Company and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, L/C issuer and swing line lender and the other lenders party thereto.

31.1		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer.

31.2		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer.

31.3		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer.

32		Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officers and Principal Financial Officer.

101.INS		XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase

101.DEF		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

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