Profit in the fiscal third quarter was $30.9 million, as compared to $28.6 million in Q3 of last year and $28.7 million in the previous quarter. Year-over-year, profit favorability was driven by revenue growth and a lower effective tax rate which more than offset the impact of IFRS 16 and higher share-based compensation expense. Sequentially, profit increased as revenue growth and lower share-based compensation expenses more than offset lower operating margins. Adjusted net income (ANI)* in Q3 was $40.9 million, up $2.9 million as compared to Q3 of last year and up $0.3 million from the previous quarter. Explanations for the ANI* movements on a year-over-year and sequential basis are the same as described for GAAP profit above with the exception of share-based compensation and associated tax impacts, which are excluded from ANI*.
From a balance sheet perspective, WNS ended Q3 with $280.1 million in cash and investments and $47.5 million of debt. In the third quarter, the company generated $62.5 million in cash from operations and incurred $4.8 million in capital expenditures. Third quarter days sales outstanding were 30 days, as compared to 32 days reported in Q3 of last year and 29 days in the previous quarter.
“WNS’s differentiated capabilities in the BPM marketplace are resonating well with both existing and prospective clients, enabling the company to continue delivering solid financial and operating results. In the fiscal third quarter, revenue less repair payments* grew 16% year-over-year on both a reported and constant currency* basis. The company also posted 23% adjusted operating margin*, $0.80 in adjusted diluted earnings per share, and $62 million in cash from operations,” said Keshav Murugesh, WNS’s Chief Executive Officer. “WNS remains focused on enhancing our ability to“co-create” unique, industry-specific solutions which enable our clients to improve their competitive positioning. To do this, we will continue to invest in technology, transformation, analytics, and domain to insure we remain relevant today and in the future. Our focus remains on the long-term BPM opportunity, and on superior execution which will enable value creation for all our key stakeholders.”
Fiscal 2020 Guidance
WNS is updating guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020 as follows:
| • | | Revenue less repair payments* is expected to be between $890 million and $900 million, up from $794.0 million in fiscal 2019. This assumes an average GBP to USD exchange rate of 1.31 for the remainder of fiscal 2020. |
| • | | ANI* is expected to range between $158 million and $162 million versus $140.4 million in fiscal 2019. This assumes an average USD to INR exchange rate of 71.00 for the remainder of fiscal 2020. |
| • | | Based on a diluted share count of 51.9 million shares, the company expects adjusted diluted earnings* per ADS to be in the range of $3.05 to $3.12 versus $2.69 in fiscal 2019. |
“The company has updated our forecast for fiscal 2020 based on current visibility levels and exchange rates,” said Sanjay Puria, WNS’s Chief Financial Officer. “Our guidance for the year reflects growth in revenue less repair payments* of 12% to 13%, or 13% to 14% on a constant currency* basis. We currently have over 99% visibility to the midpoint of the range.”
Conference Call
WNS will host a conference call on January 16, 2020 at 8:00 am (Eastern) to discuss the company’s quarterly results. To participate in the call, please use the following details:+1-888-656-9018; internationaldial-in+1-503-343-6030; participant passcode 4254706. A replay will be available for one week following the call at+1-855-859-2056; internationaldial-in+1-404-537-3406; passcode 4254706, as well as on the WNS website, www.wns.com, beginning two hours after the end of the call.
About WNS
WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS) is a leading Business Process Management (BPM) company. WNS combines deep industry knowledge with technology, analytics and process expertise toco-create innovative, digitally led transformational solutions with over 350 clients across various industries. WNS delivers an entire spectrum of BPM solutions including industry-specific offerings, customer interaction services, finance and accounting, human resources, procurement, and research and analytics tore-imagine the digital future of businesses. As of December 31, 2019, WNS had 44,011 professionals across 60 delivery centers worldwide including facilities in China, Costa Rica, India, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. For more information, visit www.wns.com.
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