Q2 Revenues grew by 2.9% Year on Year
Highlights
Consolidated results under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the quarter ended September 30, 2012
Revenues were $1,797 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012; YoY growth was 2.9%
Net income after tax was $431 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012; YoY growth was 4.9%
Earnings per American Depositary Share (EPADS) was $0.75 for the quarter ended September 30, 2012; YoY growth was 4.2%
39 clients were added during the quarter by Infosys and its subsidiaries
Gross addition of 10,420 employees (net addition of 2,610) for the quarter by Infosys and its subsidiaries
153,761 employees as on September 30, 2012 for Infosys and its subsidiaries
Declared an interim dividend of `15 per ADS (equivalent to an interim dividend of $0.28 per ADS, at the prevailing exchange rate of `53.00 per US$). The record date for the payment of dividend is October 19, 2012.
“Global economic uncertainties continue to face the industry,” said S. D. Shibulal, CEO and Managing Director. “We have increased employee wages, used some of our cash in a transformational acquisition of a consulting business and enhanced our investment in R&D and solutions. These initiatives will position us well in the industry and provide a strong platform for future growth."
Business outlook
The company’s outlook (consolidated) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, under IFRS is as follows:
Revenues are expected to be at least $7.343bn;
YoY growth of 5% (5.7% in constant currency terms)
Earnings per American Depositary Share (EPADS) is expected to be at least $2.97 ( Fiscal 2013 guidance given on July 12, 2012 was $ 3.03 which is reset at the current exchange rate at $2.97)
Exchange rates considered for major global currencies: AUD / USD – 1.04; GBP / USD – 1.62; Euro / USD – 1.29 for rest of fiscal 2013
