Adjusted net income (ANI)* in Q3 was $47.0 million, as compared to $58.5 million in Q3 of last year and $51.5 million in 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 amortization of intangible expenses, share-based compensation expense, impairment of intangible assets, costs associated with ADS program termination and transition to voluntarily reporting on US domestic issuer forms, acquisition-related items, and associated tax impacts which are excluded from ANI*.
From a balance sheet perspective, WNS ended Q3 with $231.5 million in cash and investments and $199.6 million in debt. In the quarter, the company generated $88.7 million in cash from operations, incurred $12.1 million in capital expenditures, and repaid $58.4 million in debt. Third quarter days sales outstanding were 34 days, as compared to 35 days reported in Q3 of last year and 38 days in the previous quarter.
“In the fiscal third quarter, WNS was able to re-accelerate sequential revenue growth, expand adjusted operating margin, and generate strong cash flow. Top line growth was driven by broad-based demand for domain-led process automation and cost reduction, including new logo additions and the expansion of existing client relationships,” said Keshav Murugesh, WNS’ Chief Executive Officer. “We continue to make solid progress moving large transformational opportunities through the pipeline, and are focused on closing these large deals to help accelerate revenue growth. In addition, WNS remains committed to our ongoing investments in domain expertise, data and analytics, and technology-enabled offerings leveraging AI and GenAI to ensure our ability to deliver long-term sustainable value to all of our stakeholders.”
Fiscal 2025 Guidance
WNS is updating guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, as follows:
| • | | Revenue less repair payments* is expected to be between $1,255 million and $1,271 million, as compared to $1,284.3 million in fiscal 2024. Guidance assumes an average GBP to USD exchange rate of 1.25 for the remainder of fiscal 2025. |
| • | | ANI* is expected to range between $205 million and $209 million versus $218.0 million in fiscal 2024. Guidance assumes an average USD to INR exchange rate of 85.5 for the remainder of fiscal 2025. |
| • | | Based on a diluted share count of 45.9 million shares, the company expects fiscal 2025 adjusted diluted earnings per share* to be in the range of $4.46 to $4.55 versus $4.42 in fiscal 2024. |
“The company has updated our forecast for fiscal 2025 based on current visibility levels and exchange rates,” said Arijit Sen, WNS’ Chief Financial Officer. “Our guidance for the full year reflects revenue less repair payments* of -2% to -1% on a reported* basis, and -3% to -1% on a constant currency* basis as compared to fiscal 2024. ANI guidance includes a one-time benefit in Q4 of $12.2 million relating to a facility asset sale in India. For the year, we currently expect capital expenditures to be up to $60 million.”
Conference Call
WNS will host a conference call on January 23, 2025, at 8:00 am (Eastern) to discuss the company’s quarterly results. To access the call in “listen-only” mode, please join live via the company’s investor relations website at ir.wns.com. For call participants, please register using this online form to receive your dial-in number and unique PIN/passcode which can be used to access the call. A replay of the webcast will be archived on the company website at ir.wns.com.
About WNS
WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS) is a digital-led business transformation and services partner. WNS combines deep domain expertise with talent, technology, and AI to co-create innovative solutions for over 600 clients across various industries. WNS delivers an entire spectrum of solutions including industry-specific offerings, customer experience services, finance and accounting, human resources, procurement, and research and analytics to re-imagine the digital future of businesses. As of December 31, 2024, WNS had 63,390 professionals across 66 delivery centers worldwide including facilities in Canada, China, Costa Rica, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. For more information, visit www.wns.com.
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