Infosys: Strong performance with broad based revenue growth in CC of 3.1% sequentially and 3.3% YoY

FY25 revenue guidance revised to 3.75%-4.50%; Margin guidance retained at 20%-22%

BENGALURU, India, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, delivered broad based growth performance with $4,894 million in Q2 revenues, sequential growth of 3.1% and year on year growth of 3.3% in constant currency. Operating margin for Q2 was at 21.1%. Free cash flow for Q2 was at $839 million, growing 25.2% year on year. TCV of large deal wins was $2.4 billion, 41% being net new.

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H1 revenues grew at 2.9% year over year in constant currency. Operating margin for H1 was at 21.1%.

"We had strong growth of 3.1% quarter-on-quarter in constant current in Q2. The growth was broad based with good momentum in financial services. This stems from our strength in industry expertise, market leading capabilities in cloud with Cobalt and generative AI with Topaz, resulting in growing client preference to partner with us", said Salil Parekh, CEO and MD. "Our large deals at $2.4 billion in Q2 reflect our differentiated position. I am grateful to our employees for their unwavering commitment to our client as we further strengthen our market leadership" he added.


               3.1% QoQ            21.1%              4.7% YoY 
     
              
     $2.4 Bn 
     
             
     $839 Mn

               3.3% YoY        Operating EPS Increase            Large Deal             Free
                        Margin
     CC Growth                           (? terms)               TCV                    Cash Flow

Guidance for FY25:

    --  Revenue growth of 3.75%-4.50% in constant currency
    --  Operating margin of 20%-22%

Key highlights:



     
     
                  For six months ended September 30, 2024                                                                              For the quarter ended September 30, 2024




        Revenues in CC terms grew by 2.9% YoY 
              
              
                Reported revenues at $9,608 million, growth Revenues in CC terms grew by 3.3% YoY and 3.1% QoQ
         of 2.9% YoY 
              
              
                Operating margin at 21.1%, growth of 0.1% YoY                             
              
                Reported revenues at $4,894
                    Basic EPS at $0.37, growth of 4.4% YoY 
              
              
                FCF at $1,933 million, growth                             million, growth of 3.7% YoY
                    of 41.2% YoY; 
              
              
                FCF conversion at 125.3% of net profit                          Operating margin at 21.1%, decline of 0.1% YoY
                                                                                                                                     and flat QoQ 
              
              
                Basic
                                                                                                                              EPS at $0.19, growth of 3.4% YoY
                                                                                                                              
                FCF at $839 million, growth of 25.2% YoY;
                                                                                                                                          
              
              
                FCF conversion at
                                                                                                                                                              107.8% of net profit

"We continue to focus on accelerating revenue growth with a sharp focus on margin performance. Operating margins for the quarter was at 21.1%, driven by continued benefits from value-based pricing and utilization despite higher employee payouts. Our focus on cash generation resulted in another quarter of over 100% Free Cash Flow conversion to net profits," said Jayesh Sanghrajka, CFO. "The Board announced an interim dividend of `21 per share, 16.7% increase from last year," he added.

1. Client wins & Testimonials

    --  Infosys announced that it has entered into a long-term collaboration
        with Metro Bank to enhance some of its IT and support functions, while
        digitally transforming the bank's business operations. Daniel Frumkin,
        Metro Bank Chief Executive Officer, said, "This collaboration with a
        world class provider like Infosys builds on the solid foundations we
        have already laid, unleashing our true potential, and creating a
        sustainably profitable and scalable organization that is fit for the
        future. At the end of this transformation, we will be a very different
        business, but the true essence of Metro Bank will remain the same - a
        high-quality service organization putting customers centre-stage. Metro
        Bank expects to deliver £80m of annualized cost savings this year
        across multiple initiatives, as it progresses towards the target of
        reaching mid-to-high teen Return on Tangible Equity by 2027. Our vision
        for Metro Bank in 2025 and beyond, places our store network firmly at
        its heart, as we continue with our plans to open new stores and bring
        the Metro Bank experience to the north of England."
    --  Infosys announced a strategic collaboration with Proximus to help unlock
        new business opportunities. Antonietta Mastroianni, Chief Digital & IT
        Officer at Proximus, said: "We are delighted to strengthen our
        long-standing collaboration with Infosys. By leveraging Infosys' global
        reach and our expertise in CPaaS and DI Solutions, the collaboration
        will drive innovation and deliver superior customer experiences for our
        joint customers. We are confident that our mutual deep expertise and
        proven track record will be instrumental in this two-way partnership."
    --  Infosys announced its collaboration with TDC Net to help them transform
        from a traditional infrastructure company to a leading customer-centric
        technology company. Campbell Fraser, CTIO, TDC Net said, "At TDC Net, we
        are committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers through a
        transformation in our IT landscape. Our collaboration with Infosys will
        enable us to leverage industry-standard processes and platform to create
        better customer experiences. Infosys' deep expertise in the
        telecommunications domain, coupled with their proven capabilities in
        driving end-to-end transformations, gives us confidence in achieving our
        goals. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in our
        journey towards becoming a fully digital and customer-centric technology
        company."
    --  Infosys announced the extension of its existing collaboration with Posti
        to help it enhance customer experience and operational efficiency while
        continuing to innovate, scale, and grow its IT operations. Petteri
        Naulapää, CIO & SVP, ICT and Digitalization, Posti Group, said, "We
        are pleased to announce the renewal of our collaboration with Infosys
        for another seven years. By harnessing the power of AI through Infosys
        Topaz and cloud capabilities through Infosys Cobalt, we aim to create a
        more efficient and customer centric organization. The collaboration with
        Infosys will accelerate our digital transformation journey and help us
        deliver exceptional services, optimize our operations, and strengthen
        our position as a leading delivery and logistics provider."
    --  Infosys announced a strategic collaboration with Sally Beauty Holdings,
        Inc. (SBH) to drive enterprise-scale IT transformation and implement
        best practices in IT operations to bring efficiencies through the
        optimization of IT service delivery. Scott Lindblom, CIO, Sally Beauty,
        said "We are excited to be collaborating with Infosys as we take SBH
        into the future by modernizing our IT service delivery and meeting the
        goals set by our "Fuel for Growth" initiative. Embracing AI-amplified IT
        is a significant step forward for us in enabling us to, in turn, deliver
        exceptional experiences for our customers."
    --  Infosys announced a strategic collaboration with Polestar to create a
        base for Polestar's development of in-car infotainment, Software and
        Electrical/ Electronics (SW&EE) engineering, user experience (UX), and
        cloud-powered digital services. Sven Bauer, Head of Software at
        Polestar, said, "Polestar is starting a new chapter in the company's
        global setup with our partner Infosys in Bengaluru. We look forward to
        building automotive competence in the Polestar Tech Hub to support our
        growing vehicle portfolio and new model launches."
    --  Infosys announced a successful collaboration with the Life Insurance
        Corporation of India (LIC) to spearhead its digital transformation
        initiative called DIVE. Shri Siddhartha Mohanty, CEO & MD, LIC, said,
        "Our collaboration with Infosys marks a significant milestone in our
        digital transformation journey. It will not only enhance our operational
        capabilities, but also enable us to cater to our vast customer, agent
        and employee base with newer, more personalized experiences. We are
        committed to leveraging the latest technologies that Infosys has to
        offer, including Cloud and Enterprise AI, to drive innovation and
        improve our offerings."

2. Recognitions & Awards

Brand

    --  Recognized as India's Best Workplaces(TM) for Women 2024: Top 50 (Large)
        for the fourth consecutive year by Great Place to Work(®) Institute
    --  Recognized as India's Best Workplaces(TM) in Diversity, Equity,
        Inclusion & Belonging 2024: Top 25 by Great Place to Work(®) Institute
    --  Recognized among 'Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI) study, 2024'
        by Avtar & Seramount, and among 'Best Companies - Hall of Fame' for
        having featured in the list, six editions in a row
    --  Recognized as the 'Champion of Inclusion' in the Most Inclusive
        Companies Index 2024 by Avtar and Seramount for the fifth year

AI and Cloud Services

    --  Positioned as a leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud
        IT Transformation Services
    --  Rated as a leader in End-to-End Cloud Infrastructure Management Services
        NEAT 2024 by NelsonHall
    --  Recognized as a leader in Constellation Shortlist 2024: Artificial
        Intelligence and Machine Learning Best-of-Breed Platforms
    --  Recognized as a leader in Constellation Shortlist 2024: AI-Driven
        Cognitive Applications
    --  Recognized as a leader in Constellation Shortlist 2024: AI Services:
        Global
    --  Recognized as a leader in Constellation Shortlist 2024: Public Cloud
        Transformation Services: Global

Key Digital Services

    --  Recognized as a leader in Global In-house Center (GIC) Setup
        Capabilities in India - Provider PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 by
        Everest
    --  Recognized as a leader in Digital Transformation Consulting Services
        PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 - North America by Everest
    --  Recognized as a leader in Salesforce Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment
        2024 by Everest
    --  Recognized as a leader in Open Banking IT Services PEAK Matrix®
        Assessment 2024 by Everest
    --  Recognized as a leader in Private Equity IT Services PEAK Matrix®
        Assessment 2024 by Everest
    --  Recognized as leader in Life & Annuity (L&A) Insurance IT Services PEAK
        Matrix® Assessment 2024 by Everest
    --  Recognized as a leader in Digital Commerce Services PEAK Matrix®
        Assessment 2024 by Everest
    --  Recognized as a leader in Digital Workplace Services PEAK Matrix®
        Assessment 2024 - Europe by Everest
    --  Recognized as a leader in Digital Workplace Services PEAK Matrix®
        Assessment 2024 - North America by Everest
    --  Recognized as a leader in Focus on Appian - Low-code Application
        Development Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 by Everest
    --  Recognized as a leader in Focus on OutSystems - Low-code Application
        Development Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 by Everest
    --  Recognized as a leader in Focus on Microsoft Power Apps - Low-code
        Application Development Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 by
        Everest
    --  Rated as a leader in IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific SAP Implementation
        Services 2024 Vendor Assessment
    --  Positioned as a leader in HFS Horizons: The Best Service Providers for
        Core Banking Modernization
    --  Rated as a leader Learning Platforms NEAT 2024 by NelsonHall
    --  Recognized as a leader in Constellation Shortlist 2024: Metaverse Design
        and Services
    --  Recognized as a leader in Constellation Shortlist 2024: Custom Software
        Development Services
    --  Recognized as a leader in Constellation Shortlist 2024: Digital
        Transformation Services (DTX): Global
    --  Recognized as a leader in Constellation Shortlist 2024: Customer
        Experience (CX) Operations Services: Global
    --  Recognized as a leader in Constellation Shortlist 2024: Customer
        Experience (CX) Design & Execution Services: Global
    --  Won the SAP LeanIX Growth Partner of the Year Award at the SAP
        Transformation Excellence Summit
    --  Infosys BPM recognized as a Leader in the Lending Services PEAK Matrix®
        Assessment 2024 by Everest
    --  Infosys BPM recognized as a leader in ISG Provider LensTM Global
        Financing & Accounting Outsourcing Services Study (P2P, O2C, R2R and
        FP&A)
    --  Infosys BPM won the Avasant Digital Masters Award 2024 in the Business
        Process Transformation category
    --  Infosys BPM ranked as Innovators in Avasant Digital Masters Business
        Process Transformation Radarview(TM)
    --  Infosys BPM won an award at NIQR Lean Six Sigma Case Study Contest 2024

Industry & Solutions

    --  Rated as a leader in IDC FinTech 2024 Rankings
    --  Infosys BPM recognized as a leader in the Finance & Accounting
        Outsourcing (FAO) PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 by Everest
    --  Infosys Finacle positioned as a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide
        Cash Management Systems 2024 Vendor Assessment; Worldwide Integrated
        Bank Payment Systems 2024 Vendor Assessment; North America Digital Core
        Banking Platforms 2024 Vendor Assessment; Europe, Middle East, and
        Africa Digital Core Banking Platforms 2024 Vendor Assessment;
        Asia/Pacific Digital Core Banking Platforms 2024 Vendor Assessment
    --  Infosys McCamish ranked as a leader in ISG Provider LensTM Insurance
        Platform Solutions study in North America
    --  Infosys Finacle won Excellence in Corporate Digital Banking with Zand
        Bank at the Finnovex Awards Middle East 2024
    --  Infosys Finacle won 2 industry awards at Finnovex Awards Southern Africa
        2024: 'Excellence in Customer Experience with Standard Bank',
        'Excellence in Payment Solutions for Finacle Payments'

Read more about our Awards & Recognitions here.

About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. We enable clients in more than 56 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by the cloud. We enable them with an AI-powered core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.

Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.

Safe Harbor

Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects, our future financial or operating performance, the McCamish cybersecurity incident and the related review and notification process are forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the 'safe harbor' under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding the execution of our business strategy, increased competition for talent, our ability to attract and retain personnel, increase in wages, investments to reskill our employees, our ability to effectively implement a hybrid working model, economic uncertainties and geo-political situations, technological disruptions and innovations such as Generative AI, the complex and evolving regulatory landscape including immigration regulation changes, our ESG vision, our capital allocation policy and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity, capital resources, our corporate actions including acquisitions, the amount of any additional costs, including indemnities or damages or claims, resulting directly or indirectly from the McCamish cybersecurity incident and the outcome and effect of pending litigation. Important factors that may cause actual results or outcomes to differ from those implied by the forward-looking statements are discussed in more detail in our US Securities and Exchange Commission filings including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. Infosys may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company unless it is required by law.



     
                Infosys Limited and subsidiaries



     
                Extracted from the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet under IFRS as at: (Dollars in millions)




                                                                                                                   September 30, 2024 March 31, 2024



     
                ASSETS



     
                Current assets



     Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                 2,601           1,773



     Current investments                                                                                                         887           1,548



     Trade receivables                                                                                                         3,820           3,620



     Unbilled revenue                                                                                                          1,559           1,531



     Other current assets                                                                                                      1,817           2,250



     
                Total current assets                                                                                        10,684          10,722



     
                Non-current assets



     Property, plant and equipment and Right-of-use assets                                                                     2,284           2,323



     Goodwill and other Intangible assets                                                                                      1,604           1,042



     Non-current investments                                                                                                   1,189           1,404



     Unbilled revenue                                                                                                            255             213



     Other non-current assets                                                                                                    912             819



     
                Total non-current assets                                                                                     6,244           5,801



     
                Total assets                                                                                                16,928          16,523



     
                LIABILITIES AND EQUITY



     
                Current liabilities



     Trade payables                                                                                                              458             474



     Unearned revenue                                                                                                            860             880



     Employee benefit obligations                                                                                                343             314



     Other current liabilities and provisions                                                                                  3,210           2,983



     
                Total current liabilities                                                                                    4,871           4,651



     
                Non-current liabilities



     Lease liabilities                                                                                                           756             767



     Other non-current liabilities                                                                                               463             500



     
                Total non-current liabilities                                                                                1,219           1,267



     
                Total liabilities                                                                                            6,090           5,918



     
                Total equity
                 attributable to equity holders of the company                                     10,789          10,559



     Non-controlling interests                                                                                                    49              46



     
                Total equity                                                                                                10,838          10,605



     
                Total liabilities and equity                                                                                16,928          16,523



     
                Extracted from the Condensed Consolidated statement of Comprehensive Income under IFRS for:


                                                                                                                   
              (Dollars in millions except per equity share data)




                                                                                                    3 months ended              3 months ended                           6 months ended              6 months ended
                                                                                         September 30,               September 30,                            September 30,               September 30,
                                                                                                              2024                         2023                                      2024                         2023



     
                Revenues                                                                                  4,894                        4,718                                     9,608                        9,334



     Cost of sales                                                                                          3,400                        3,271                                     6,659                        6,481



     
                Gross profit                                                                              1,494                        1,447                                     2,949                        2,853



     
                Operating expenses:



        Selling and marketing expenses                                                                        221                          213                                       454                          429



        Administrative expenses                                                                               240                          234                                       469                          463



     Total operating expenses                                                                                 461                          447                                       923                          892



     
                Operating profit                                                                          1,033                        1,000                                     2,026                        1,961



     Other income, net (3)                                                                                     72                           60                                       160                          117



     
                Profit before income taxes                                                                1,105                        1,060                                     2,186                        2,078



     Income tax expense                                                                                       327                          309                                       644                          603



     
                Net profit (before minority interest)                                                       778                          751                                     1,542                        1,475



     Net profit (after minority interest)                                                                     777                          751                                     1,540                        1,475



     
                Basic EPS ($)                                                                              0.19                         0.18                                      0.37                         0.36



     Diluted EPS ($)                                                                                         0.19                         0.18                                      0.37                         0.36

NOTES:

    1. The above information is extracted from the audited condensed
       consolidated Balance sheet and Statement of Comprehensive Income for the
       quarter and six months ended September 30, 2024, which have been taken on
       record at the Board meeting held on October 17, 2024.
    2. A Fact Sheet providing the operating metrics of the Company can be
       downloaded from www.infosys.com.
    3. Other income is net of Finance Cost.
    4. As the quarter and six months ended figures are taken from the source and
       rounded to the nearest digits, the quarter figures in this statement
       added up to the figures reported for the previous quarter might not
       always add up to the six months ended figures reported in this statement.

IFRS-INR Press Release : https://www.infosys.com/investors/reports-filings/quarterly-results/2024-2025/q2/documents/ifrs-inr-press-release.pdf
Fact sheet: https://www.infosys.com/investors/reports-filings/quarterly-results/2024-2025/q2/documents/fact-sheet.pdf

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