WNS WNS Holdings Limited

WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), a leading provider of offshore business process outsourcing (BPO) services, today announced results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 and released its guidance for fiscal 2009. Revenue for fiscal 2008 of $459.9 million increased 30.5% over the prior fiscal year. Revenue less repair payments of $290.7 million increased 32.3% over the prior fiscal year. This growth in revenue less repair payments for the year was achieved despite the loss of First Magnus Financial Corporation as a client following its bankruptcy filing in August 2007. First Magnus Financial Corporation contributed $4.2 million in revenue less repair payments in fiscal 2008, a decline from $15.0 million in fiscal 2007. �WNS has ended fiscal 2008 on a strong note with our profitability back on track and our sales engine gaining momentum.� said Neeraj Bhargava, Group Chief Executive Officer. �In spite of challenges in the mortgage area, we have accomplished 32% growth in our revenue less repair payments, expanded our global footprint, diversified our client base, delivered significant value to our clients and strengthened our industry-focused BPO businesses. We are excited about our prospects in fiscal 2009 and are well prepared to execute against the tremendous opportunities we see in the global BPO market.� Net income for fiscal 2008 was $9.5 million, a decrease of 64.3% from the prior fiscal year. This decrease was primarily due to a one-time impairment charge of $15.5 million in respect of goodwill and intangible assets and also costs related to the redeployment of resources associated with the bankruptcy of First Magnus Financial Corporation. Net income (excluding share-based compensation, related fringe benefit taxes, and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets) was $37.0 million, an increase of 15.0% from the prior year. This increase was achieved despite the loss of First Magnus Financial Corporation as a client and the significant appreciation of the Indian Rupee against the U.S. Dollar since fiscal 2007. WNS recorded a basic income per ADS of $0.23 for fiscal 2008. Basic income per ADS (excluding share-based compensation, related fringe benefit taxes, and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets) was $0.88 for the year. The fiscal fourth quarter basic income per ADS of $0.14 was affected by unusually high fringe benefit taxes on share-based compensation of $1.5 million, or $0.03 per ADS. This was essentially cash neutral for WNS as these taxes were recovered from employees exercising stock options and recognized as additional exercise price of options under Additional Paid in Capital on our Balance Sheet. �Our fourth quarter profitability was higher than expected as we managed our operations tightly while investing in growth opportunities� said Alok Misra, Group Chief Financial Officer. �Our cost structure, expected recurring revenue stream, diverse client base and foreign exchange hedging strategy prepare us well for the coming year.� Financial Highlights: Fiscal Fourth Quarter Ended March 31, 2008 Quarterly revenue of $116.1 million, up 4.9% from the corresponding quarter last year. Quarterly revenue less repair payments of $75.2 million, up 17.4% from the corresponding quarter last year. Quarterly net income of $6.1 million, down 31.7% from the corresponding quarter last year. Quarterly net income (excluding share-based compensation, related fringe benefit taxes and amortization of intangible assets) of $10.1 million, down 4.9% from the corresponding quarter last year. Quarterly basic income per ADS of $0.14, down from basic income per share of $0.22 for the corresponding quarter last year. Quarterly basic income per ADS (excluding share-based compensation, related fringe benefit taxes and amortization of intangible assets) of $0.24, down from $0.26 for the corresponding quarter last year. Cash flows from operating activities of $41.1 million for fiscal 2008, up from $39.3 million for fiscal 2007 Financial Highlights: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2008 Revenue of $459.9 million, up 30.5% from fiscal 2007. Revenue less repair payments of $290.7 million, up 32.3% from fiscal 2007. Net income of $9.5 million, down 64.3% from fiscal 2007. Net income (excluding share-based compensation, related fringe benefit taxes, and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets) of $37.0 million, up 15.0% from fiscal 2007. Basic income per ADS of $0.23, down from $0.69 for fiscal 2007. Basic income per ADS (excluding share-based compensation, related fringe benefit taxes, and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets) of $0.88, up from $0.83 for fiscal 2007. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP operating results are included at the end of this release. Key Organizational Developments In the past quarter, WNS announced key measures to expand its global service delivery capabilities, including: A joint-venture in the Philippines with Advance Contact Solutions Inc., a leader in BPO services and customer care, with an initial capacity of 200 seats. The acquisition of UK auto insurance claims processor Call 24/7, which extends the market leadership position of WNS in this space. WNS also continued to receive recognition for its excellence in finance and accounting services. Recently, the company was recognized for �Outstanding finance and accounting best practices� by FAO Research Inc. on two client engagements. Fiscal 2009 Guidance WNS also provided guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009: Revenue less repair payments is expected to be between $373 million and $378 million. This guidance factors in no revenue from the Build-Operate-Transfer contract with AVIVA from June 2008, assuming AVIVA exercises its option in May 2008 to require us to transfer to it the Pune facility related to this contract. Net income (excluding share-based compensation and related fringe benefit taxes, amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets) is expected to be between $44.0 million and $46.0 million. Conference Call WNS will host a conference call on May 16, at 8 a.m. (EDT) to discuss the company's quarterly results. To participate, callers can dial 1-800-295-3991 from within the U.S. or +1-617-614-3924 from any other country. The participant passcode is 1352836. A replay will be made available online at www.wnsgs.com for a period of three months beginning two hours after the end of the call. About WNS WNS [NYSE: WNS] is a leading global Business Process Outsourcing company. Deep industry and business process knowledge, a partnership approach, comprehensive service offering and a proven track record enables WNS to deliver business value to some of the leading companies in the world. With over 18,000 employees, WNS is passionate about building a market leading company valued by our clients, employees, business partners, investors and communities. For more information, please visit our website at www.wnsgs.com. About Non-GAAP Financial Measures For financial statement reporting purposes, the company has two reportable segments: WNS Global BPO and WNS Auto Claims BPO. In the auto claims segment, WNS provides claims-handling and accident-management services, in which it arranges for automobile repairs through a network of third-party repair centers. In its accident-management services, WNS acts as the principal in dealings with the third-party repair centers and clients. The amounts invoiced to WNS clients for payments made by WNS to third-party repair centers are reported as revenue. As the company wholly subcontracts the repairs to the repair centers, it evaluates its financial performance based on revenue less repair payments to third party repair centers, which is a non-GAAP measure. WNS believes revenue less repair payments reflects more accurately the value addition of the business process services it directly provides to its clients. The presentation of this non-GAAP information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the company's financial results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. WNS revenue less repair payments may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies due to potential differences in the method of calculation. Safe Harbor Statement under the provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This news release contains forward-looking statements, as defined in the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from�those that may be projected by these forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to technological innovation; telecommunications or technology disruptions; future regulatory actions and conditions in our operating areas; our dependence on a limited number of clients in a limited number of industries; our ability to attract and retain clients; our ability to expand our business or effectively manage growth; our ability to hire and retain enough sufficiently trained employees to support our operations; negative public reaction in the US or the UK to offshore outsourcing; regulatory, legislative and judicial developments; increasing competition in the business process outsourcing industry; political or economic instability in India, Sri Lanka and Jersey; worldwide economic and business conditions, including a slowdown in the U.S. and Indian economies and in the sectors in which our clients are based and a slowdown in the BPO and IT sectors world-wide; our ability to successfully consummate strategic acquisitions, as well as other risks detailed in our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings are available at www.sec.gov. We may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements, including statements contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management�s current analysis of future events. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. WNS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) � � Three months ended March 31, � Year ended March 31, 2008 � 2007 � 2008 � 2007 � � Revenue Third parties $115,133 $109,987 $456,401 $345,216 Related parties 988 � 684 � 3,466 � 7,070 116,121 110,671 459,867 352,286 Cost of revenue 88,786 � 85,157 � 363,322 � 271,174 Gross profit 27,335 25,514 96,545 81,112 Operating expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses 21,418 16,280 72,699 52,461 Amortization of intangible assets 663 456 2,869 1,896 Impairment of goodwill, intangible and other assets - � - � 15,464 � - Operating income 5,254 8,778 5,513 26,755 Other income (expense), net 2,221 1,251 9,184 2,500 Interest income (expense), net 20 � - � (3) � (100) Income before income taxes 7,495 10,029 14,694 29,155 Provision for income taxes 1,435 � 1,156 � 5,194 � 2,574 Net income $6,060 � $8,873 � $9,500 � $26,581 � Basic income per share $0.14 $0.22 $0.23 $0.69 Diluted income per share $0.14 $0.21 $0.22 $0.65 Non-GAAP measure note: In addition to its reported operating results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP). WNS has included in the table below non-GAAP operating measures that the Securities and Exchange Commission defines as �non-GAAP financial measures�. Management believes that such non-GAAP financial measures, when read in conjunction with the company�s reported results, can provide useful supplemental information for investors analyzing period to period comparisons of the company�s results. The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the company should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and the financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations to those financial statements should be carefully evaluated. Reconciliation of revenue less repair payments (non-GAAP) to revenue (GAAP) � Amount in thousands � Three months ended � Year ended March 31, 2008 � March 31, 2007 � March 31, 2008 � March 31, 2007 � � � � � � � Revenue less repair payments (Non-GAAP) 75,153 � 64,034 � 290,717 219,700 Add: Payments to repair centers 40,968 46,637 169,150 132,586 Revenue (GAAP) 116,121 110,671 459,867 352,286 Reconciliation of cost of revenue (non-GAAP to GAAP) � Amount in thousands � Three months ended � Year ended March 31, 2008 � March 31, 2007 � March 31, 2008 � March 31, 2007 � � � � � � � Cost of revenue (Non-GAAP) 47,818 � 38,520 � 194,172 138,588 Add: Payments to repair centers 40,968 46,637 169,150 132,586 Cost of revenue (GAAP) 88,786 85,157 363,322 271,174 Reconciliation of selling, general and administrative expense (non-GAAP to GAAP) � Amount in thousands � Three months ended � Year ended March 31, 2008 � March 31, 2007 � March 31, 2008 � March 31, 2007 � � � � � � � Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding share-based compensation expense and FBT1) (Non-GAAP) 18,632 � 15,461 � 65,997 49,773 Add: Share-based compensation expense 1,323 819 4,380 2,688 Add: FBT1 1,463 2,322 Selling, general and administrative expenses (GAAP) 21,418 16,280 72,699 52,461 1 FBT means the fringe benefit taxes on options and restricted share units granted to employees under the WNS 2002 Stock Incentive Plan and the WNS 2006 Incentive Award Plan (as applicable) payable by WNS to the government of India. Reconciliation of operating income (non-GAAP to GAAP) � Amount in thousands � Three months ended � Year ended March 31, 2008 � March 31, 2007 � March 31, 2008 � March 31, 2007 � � � � � � � Operating income (excluding share-based compensation, amortization of intangible assets, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, and FBT1) (Non-GAAP) 9,287 � 10,518 � 32,985 32,334 Less: Share-based compensation expense 1,907 1,284 6,816 3,683 Less: Amortization of intangible assets 663 456 2,869 1,896 Less: Impairment of goodwill and other assets 9,106 Less: Impairment of intangible assets 6,359 Less: FBT1 1,463 2,322 Operating income (GAAP) 5,254 8,778 5,513 26,755 Reconciliation of net income (non-GAAP to GAAP) � Amount in thousands � Three months ended � Year ended March 31, 2008 � March 31, 2007 � March 31, 2008 � March 31, 2007 � � � � � � � Net income (excluding share-based compensation, amortization of intangible assets, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, and FBT1) (Non-GAAP) 10,093 � 10,612 � 36,972 32,160 Less: Share-based compensation expense 1,907 1,284 6,816 3,683 Less: Amortization of intangible assets 663 456 2,869 1,896 Less: Impairment of goodwill and other assets 9,106 Less: Impairment of intangible assets 6,359 Less: FBT1 1,463 2,322 Net income (GAAP) 6,060 8,872 9,500 26,581 Reconciliation of basic income per ADS (non-GAAP to GAAP) � Three months ended � Year ended March 31, 2008 � March 31, 2007 � March 31, 2008 � March 31, 2007 � � � � � � � Basic income per ADS (excluding share-based compensation expense, amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, and FBT1) (Non-GAAP) $0.24 � $0.26 � $0.88 � $0.83 Less: Adjustments for share-based compensation expense, amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, and FBT1 $0.10 $0.04 $0.65 $0.14 Basic income per ADS (GAAP) $0.14 $0.22 $0.23 $0.69 Reconciliation of diluted income per ADS (non-GAAP to GAAP) � Three months ended � Year ended March 31, 2008 � March 31, 2007 � March 31, 2008 � March 31, 2007 � � � � � � � Diluted income per ADS (excluding share-based compensation expense, amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, and FBT1) (Non-GAAP) $0.24 � $0.25 � $0.86 � $0.78 Less: Adjustments for share-based compensation expense, amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, and FBT1 $0.10 $0.04 $0.64 $0.13 Diluted income/(loss) per ADS (GAAP) $0.14 $0.21 $0.22 $0.65 WNS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data) � � As of March 31, 2008 As of March 31, 2007 � � � ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 102,698 112,340 Bank deposits and marketable securities 8,074 12,000 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,784 and $364, respectively 47,302 40,340 Accounts receivable � related parties 586 252 Funds held for clients 6,473 6,589 Employee receivables 1,179 1,289 Prepaid expenses 3,776 2,162 Prepaid income taxes 2,776 3,225 Deferred tax assets 618 701 Other current assets 8,596 � 4,524 Total current assets 182,078 183,422 � Goodwill 87,470 37,356 Intangible assets, net 9,393 7,091 Property and equipment, net 50,840 41,830 Deferred contract costs and other advances � non current 1,278 � Deposits 7,391 3,081 Deferred tax assets 8,055 � 3,101 TOTAL ASSETS $346,505 � $275,881 � LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS� EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $15,562 $18,505 Accounts payable � related parties 6 246 Accrued employee costs 26,848 18,492 Deferred revenue � current 7,790 9,827 Income taxes payable 1,879 88 Obligation under capital leases � current � 13 Deferred tax liabilities 211 � Accrual � earn out payment for acquisition 33,699 � Other current liabilities 25,806 � 16,239 Total current liabilities 111,801 63,410 � Deferred revenue � non current 1,549 5,051 Deferred rent 2,627 1,098 Accrued pension liability 1,544 771 Deferred tax liabilities � non current 1,834 23 Commitments and contingencies Total liabilities 119,355 70,353 Shareholders� equity: Ordinary shares, $0.16 (10 pence) par value, Authorized: 50,000,000 shares; Issued and outstanding: 42,363,100 and 41,842,879 shares, respectively 6,622 6,519 Additional paid-in-capital 167,459 154,952 Ordinary shares subscribed: 1,666 and 30,022 shares, respectively 10 137 Retained earnings 38,839 30,685 Accumulated other comprehensive income 14,220 � 13,235 Total shareholders� equity 227,150 � 205,528 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS� EQUITY $346,505 � $275,881