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Exhibit 99.1

Syntel Reports Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results

Highlights:

 

    Q3 revenue of $231.3M, down 4% from year-ago quarter and up 2% sequentially

 

    Q3 EPS of $0.58 per diluted share, as compared to a loss of $2.58 in the year-ago quarter and EPS of $0.44 in the prior quarter.

 

    Q3 cash & short term investments of $109M

 

    Global Headcount of 21,928 on September 30, 2017, versus 23,055 in the year-ago quarter

TROY, Mich. – October 17, 2017 – Syntel, Inc. (Nasdaq:SYNT), a leading global provider of integrated information technology and knowledge process services, today announced financial results for the third quarter, ended September 30, 2017.

Third Quarter Financial Highlights

Syntel’s revenue for the third quarter decreased 4.1 percent to $231.3 million from $241.3 million in the prior-year period, and rose two percent from $226.8 million in the second quarter of 2017. During the third quarter, Banking and Financial Services accounted for 44.5 percent of total revenue, with Retail, Logistics and Telecom at 18 percent, Healthcare and Life Sciences at 18 percent, Insurance at 15.3 percent, and Manufacturing at 4.2 percent.

The Company’s gross margin was 38.1 percent in the third quarter, compared to 39.2 percent in the prior-year period and 35.9 percent in the second quarter of 2017. Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses were 11.7 percent of revenue in the third quarter, compared to 12.2 percent in the prior-year period and 12.7 percent in the previous quarter.

The third quarter income from operations was 26.4 percent of revenue as compared to 27 percent in the prior-year period and 23.3 percent in the second quarter 2017.

Net income for the third quarter was $48.8 million or $0.58 per diluted share. During the third quarter, Syntel had a one-time reversal of approximately $6.3 million in tax provisions, which positively impacted the EPS by $0.07 per share.

This compares to a net loss of $217.2 million or $2.58 per diluted share in the prior-year period and a net income of $36.7 million or $0.44 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2017. During the year-ago quarter, a net loss arose in connection with a special cash dividend and the one-time repatriation of cash for which the Company recognized a one-time tax expense of $271 million (net of foreign tax credits) in the third quarter of 2016, negatively impacting the EPS by $3.21 per share.

During Q3, Syntel spent $2.2 million in CAPEX and finished the quarter with cash and short-term investments of $109 million. The Company ended the quarter with 21,928 employees globally. During the quarter, Syntel repurchased 875,435 shares of its common stock for a total purchase price of $16.1 million.

Operational Highlights

“We continued to deepen our strategic relationships during the third quarter,” said Syntel CEO and President Rakesh Khanna. “In particular, contribution from the 4 to 50 client segment grew faster than the overall company.”

“While we continue to see headwinds in certain areas, the demand for digital services was strong and our Insurance segment continued to post healthy growth,” said Khanna. “We are encouraged by our Q3 results, but there is more work to be done. Our customers are at the center of our universe, and this focus will help Syntel return to growth over time.”


2017 Guidance

Based on current visibility levels and an exchange rate assumption of 65.0 Indian rupees to the dollar, the Company currently expects 2017 revenue of $890 million to $902 million and EPS in the range of $1.81 to $1.88.

Syntel to Host Conference Call

Syntel will discuss its third quarter 2017 results today on a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (EDT). To listen to the call, please dial (877) 837-3915 in the US/Canada or (973) 638-3495 internationally. The call will also be broadcast live via the Internet at Syntel’s web site: investor.syntelinc.com. Please access the site at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register and download any necessary software. A replay will be available until October 24, 2017 by dialing (855) 859-2056 and entering “98749553.” International callers may dial (404) 537-3406 and enter the same passcode.

About Syntel

Syntel (Nasdaq:SYNT) is a leading global provider of integrated information technology and knowledge process services. Syntel helps global enterprises evolve the core by leveraging automation, scaled agile and cloud platforms to build efficient application development and management, testing and infrastructure solutions. Syntel’s digital services enable companies to engage customers, discover new insights through analytics, and create a more connected enterprise through the internet of things. Syntel’s “Customer for Life” philosophy builds collaborative partnerships and creates long-term client value by investing in IP, solutions and industry-focused delivery teams with deep domain knowledge.

To learn more, visit us at www.syntelinc.com.

Safe Harbor Provision

This news release may include forward-looking statements, including those with respect to the future level of business for Syntel, Inc. These statements are necessarily subject to risk and uncertainty. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 or from other factors not currently anticipated.

Contacts:

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

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SYNTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

 

   

THREE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30,

   

NINE MONTHS ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30,

 
    2017     2016     2017     2016  

Net revenues

  $ 231,340     $ 241,255     $ 684,020     $ 728,663  

Cost of revenues

    143,219       146,672       432,017       453,371  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

    88,121       94,583       252,003       275,292  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    27,160       29,526       86,150       77,468  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

    60,961       65,057       165,853       197,824  

Other income (expense):

       

Interest Expense

    (3,041     (839     (9,633     (1,984

Other income

    520       5,066       1,478       15,182  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income (expense), net

    (2,521     4,227       (8,155     13,198  

Income before provision for income taxes

    58,440       69,284       157,698       211,022  

Income tax expense

    9,607       286,513       33,833       316,403  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income/(Loss)

  $ 48,833     $ (217,229   $ 123,865     $ (105,381
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Comprehensive Income

       

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  $ (1,255   $ (391   $ 5,857     $ (17,725

Gains on derivatives:

       

Gains arising during period on cash flow hedges

    342       —         633       —    

Unrealized gains/(losses) on securities:

       

Unrealized holding gains arising during period

    301       170       496       217  

Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income

    (77     (1,931     (112     (244
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    224     (1,761)     384     (27)  

Defined benefit pension plans:

       

Net profit arising during period

    —         —         6       —    

Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension cost

    28       12       60       47  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    28     12     66     47  
Other comprehensive Income (Loss), before tax     (661     (2,140     6,940       (17,705
Income tax benefit (expenses) related to Other comprehensive income (loss)     (217     659       (396     (54
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Other comprehensive Income/(loss), net of tax     (878     (1,481     6,544       (17,759
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income/(Loss)

  $ 47,955     $ (218,710   $ 130,409     $ (123,140
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividend Per Share

  $ —       $ 15.00     $ —       $ 15.00  

EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE:

       

Basic

  $ 0.59     $ (2.58   $ 1.48     $ (1.25

Diluted

  $ 0.58     $ (2.58   $ 1.48     $ (1.25

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

       

Basic

    83,462       84,214       83,692       84,155  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

    83,537       84,289       83,741       84,278  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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SYNTEL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

(IN THOUSANDS)

 

     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  
     September 30,     December 31,  
     2017     2016  
ASSETS             

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 75,417     $ 78,332  

Short term investments

     33,618       21,614  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,140 at September 30, 2017 and $801 at December 31, 2016, respectively

     109,341       118,299  

Revenue earned in excess of billings

     26,465       25,039  

Other current assets

     30,213       36,306  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     275,054       279,590  

Property and equipment

     236,955       227,056  

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     131,855       120,580  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

     105,100       106,476  

Goodwill

     906       906  

Non current Term Deposits with Banks

     389       225  

Deferred income taxes and other non current assets

     79,581       67,346  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 461,030     $ 454,543  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT)/EQUITY LIABILITIES             

Current liabilities:

    

Accrued payroll and related costs

   $ 51,339     $ 56,650  

Income taxes payable

     18,721       15,195  

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

     33,177       31,559  

Deferred revenue

     3,432       7,973  

Loans and borrowings

     26,090       21,264  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     132,759       132,641  

Deferred income taxes and other non current liabilities

     29,992       26,373  

Non Current loans and borrowings

     361,895       478,616  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     524,646       637,630  
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY             

Total shareholders’ (deficit)/equity

     (63,616     (183,087
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT)/EQUITY

   $ 461,030     $ 454,543  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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