Patni Computers |
Encouraging improvement, see value in the stock |
NOT RATED
CMP: Rs338 Target Price: N.A
n Decent operational performance ahead of estimates. Revenues at US$ 191 mn(+3.9% QoQ) with margins improving by ~600 bps QoQ after the sharp fall in June’11 qtr
n Profits at Rs. 842bn (-5.3% QoQ), beat est despite higher hedging losses (Rs 340 mn). Headcount reduces by ~500 to 17,850 with utilization improving by ~300 bps QoQ to 78.7%
n Front end integration with iGate completed while Delivery integration to be completed over next 12-18 months. Co’s attrition has been brought below historical levels
n We find value in Patni given cash at ~38% of mkt cap, improvement in op performance ahead. Potential delisting by parent iGate remains an additional upside trigger
Regards,
Manik Taneja |
Research Analyst | Emkay Global Financial Services Ltd. | www.emkayglobal.com | Email : manik....@emkayglobal.com |
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