CGI reports strong margin and EPS growth in Q3-F2010
July 27 2010 - 6:30AM
PR Newswire (Canada)
MONTREAL, July 27 /CNW/ -- Q3-F2010 year-over-year highlights from
continuing operations: - Revenue of $901.6 million, up 0.7% on a
constant currency basis; - Bookings of $838 million; - Adjusted
EBIT of $124.5 million, up 10.0%; - Adjusted EBIT margin of 13.8%,
up from 11.9% - Earnings of $85.9 million, up 12.0%; - Earnings
margin of 9.5%, up from 8.1%; - Diluted EPS of 30 cents, up 20%; -
Cash from operating activities of $102.8 million; - Backlog of
$11.4 billion. Note: All figures are in Canadian dollars and from
continuing operations. Q3 F2010 MD&A, financial statements and
accompanying notes may be found at www.cgi.com/investors and have
been filed with both SEDAR in Canada and EDGAR in the U.S. Stock
Market Symbols GIB.A (TSX) GIB (NYSE) MONTREAL, July 27 /CNW
Telbec/ - CGI Group Inc. (TSX: GIB.A; NYSE: GIB) reported fiscal
2010 third quarter revenue of $901.6 million. Foreign exchange
fluctuations unfavourably impacted revenue by $55.3 million, or
5.8% compared with the same period last year. Sequentially, and
year-over-year, revenue was stable on a constant currency basis.
Adjusted EBIT was $124.5 million compared with $113.1 million in
the same quarter last year, representing an increase of 10.0%
year-over-year. This represents an adjusted EBIT margin of 13.8% up
from 11.9% in the third quarter of 2009. Net earnings were $85.9
million or 9.5% of revenue compared with $76.7 million in the same
quarter last year, representing an increase of 12.0%
year-over-year. Diluted earnings per share were 30 cents, up 20.0%
compared with 25 cents in the same period last year. The Company
generated $102.8 million in cash from operating activities, or
11.4% of revenue for the third quarter. On a last twelve months
basis, CGI has generated $586.3 million or approximately $1.96 in
cash per diluted share. Normal Course Issuer Bid The Company
purchased 7.1 million CGI shares during the quarter for $111.8
million. Since the beginning of the fiscal year on October 1, 2009,
27,483,385 shares were purchased at an average price of $14.31 for
a total investment of $393.3 million. On January 27, 2010 the
Company's Board of Directors authorized the renewal of the Normal
Course Issuer Bid for the purchase of up to an additional 10% of
the Company's public float of shares, or approximately 25 million
shares during the next year. As at June 30, 2010 the Company has
purchased 40% of its allowable amount.
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In millions of Canadian dollars from continuing operations except
earnings per share and where noted Q3 F2010 Q3 F2009
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Revenue 901.6 950.4
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Adjusted EBIT 124.5 113.1 Margin 13.8% 11.9%
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Earnings before income taxes 120.2 111.1 Margin 13.3% 11.7%
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Earnings 85.9 76.7 Margin 9.5% 8.1%
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Earnings per share (diluted) 0.30 0.25
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Weighted average number of outstanding shares (diluted) 290,226,120
311,500,173
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Interest on long-term debt 4.4 3.5
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Days of sales outstanding (DSO) 36 41
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Return on invested capital 16.8% 13.8%
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Return on equity 16.1% 14.3%
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Bookings 838 1,059
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Backlog 11,358 11,772
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During the quarter, the Company booked $838 million in new contract
wins, extensions and renewals, bringing the total bookings over the
last twelve months to $4.1 billion, for a book-to-bill of 113%. At
the end of June 2010, the Company's backlog of signed orders stood
at $11.4 billion. This represents 3.1 times annual revenue. "We
continue to see a gradual return of discretionary spending on
strategic IT initiatives," said Michael E. Roach, President and
Chief Executive Officer. "The strength of our cash generation
ability combined with the significant and consistent growth in
earnings per share afford us the operating flexibility to expand
and deepen our business relationships with both new and existing
clients on a global basis." "Our commitment to operational
excellence and adherence to sound business fundamentals continue to
surface shareholder value," added Mr. Roach. At the end of the
fiscal third quarter, the Company had over $1.7 billion in
available capital, including $394.6 million in cash and an unused
$1.3 billion under its line of credit secured through 2012.
Acquisition of Stanley, Inc. On July 12, 2010, CGI announced the
extension of its tender offer for shares of Stanley (NYSE: SXE)
until August 2, 2010 because certain conditions to the Offer
(including the review and approval by the Committee on Foreign
Investment in the United States pursuant to the Exon-Florio
Amendment to Section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 and
the approval by the Defense Security Service of the United States
Department of Defense of a plan to operate Stanley's business
pursuant to a "FOCI" (foreign ownership, control or influence)
mitigation agreement that does not impose certain restrictions or
conditions) were not yet satisfied before the expiration of the
Offer. At the time of the extension, 84% of the shares had been
tendered. These conditions have still not been met. The Company
remains committed to disclosing further details as appropriate.
Third Quarter F2010 Results Conference Call Management will host a
conference call to discuss results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time this
morning. Participants may access the call by dialing (866) 223-7781
or on the Web at www.cgi.com/investors. Supporting slides for the
call will also be available. For those unable to participate on the
live call, a podcast and copy of the slides will be archived for
download at www.cgi.com/investors. About CGI Founded in 1976, CGI
Group Inc. is one of the largest independent information technology
and business process services firms in the world. CGI and its
affiliated companies employ approximately 26,000 professionals. CGI
provides end-to-end IT and business process services to clients
worldwide from offices in Canada, the United States, Europe and
Asia Pacific as well as from centers of excellence in North
America, Europe and India. As of June 30, 2010, CGI's order backlog
was $11.4 billion. CGI shares are listed on the NYSE (GIB) and the
TSX (GIB.A) and are included in both, the Dow Jones Sustainability
World Index and the FTSE4Good Index. Website: www.cgi.com. Use of
Non-GAAP Financial Information CGI reports its financial results in
accordance with GAAP. However, management believes that certain
non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors regarding
the Company's financial condition and results of operations as they
provide additional measures of its performance. Explanations as
well as reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures with the GAAP
financial statements are provided in the MD&A which is posted
on CGI's website, and filed with SEDAR and EDGAR. Forward-Looking
Statements All statements in this press release that do not
directly and exclusively relate to historical facts constitute
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of that term in
Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, and are "forward-looking information"
within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. These statements
and this information represent CGI's intentions, plans,
expectations and beliefs, and are subject to risks, uncertainties
and other factors, of which many are beyond the control of the
Company. These factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from such forward-looking statements or forward-looking
information. These factors include but are not restricted to: the
timing and size of new contracts; acquisitions and other corporate
developments; the ability to attract and retain qualified members;
market competition in the rapidly evolving IT industry; general
economic and business conditions; foreign exchange and other risks
identified in the press release, in CGI's Annual Report on Form
40-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (filed
on EDGAR at www.sec.gov), the Company's Annual Information Form
filed with the Canadian securities authorities (filed on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com), as well as assumptions regarding the foregoing. The
words "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "anticipate,"
"foresee," "plan," and similar expressions and variations thereof,
identify certain of such forward-looking statements or
forward-looking information, which speak only as of the date on
which they are made. In particular, statements relating to future
performance are forward-looking statements and forward-looking
information. CGI disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly
update or revise any forward-looking statements or forward-looking
information, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements or on this forward-looking information. You will find
more information about the risks that could cause our actual
results to differ significantly from our current expectations in
the Risks and Uncertainties section. Lorne Gorber, Vice-President,
Global Communications and Investor Relations, 514 841-3355,
lorne.gorber@cgi.com
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