HCL Tech Oct-24
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Which of the following factors could potentially impact a company's competitive advantage in IT services?

  • Investment in employee training programs
  • Wage increases in India (correct)
  • Expansion of service offerings
  • Adoption of new technologies

What is a significant risk associated with project contracts that the company may face?

  • Excessive regulatory compliance
  • Time and cost overruns on fixed-price projects (correct)
  • Immediate contract renewals
  • Increased budget allocations

Which of the following statements best describes a possible outcome of client concentration?

  • Increased negotiation power with suppliers
  • Diversification of service offerings
  • Stability of financial performance
  • Vulnerability to the loss of key clients (correct)

What role does political instability play in the context of business operations?

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What is a significant challenge regarding acquisition integration that companies face?

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What change occurred to certain software product services starting April 1, 2024?

<p>They were moved under IT and Business Services and Engineering and R&amp;D Services segments. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which segment had the highest EBIT margin in September 2024?

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Which segment experienced the highest YoY basis point change in EBIT margin from September 2023 to September 2024?

<p>HCLSoftware (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the QoQ basis point change in EBIT margin for Services from June 2024 to September 2024?

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What was the total EBIT margin for all segments in September 2024?

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What method was used to allocate common assets and liabilities between the businesses?

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Which software product segment's management changed effective April 1, 2024?

<p>Both IT and Business Services and Engineering and R&amp;D Services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For which quarter is the perpetual license upfront and others revenue highest in the reported metrics?

<p>30-Sep-24 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the subscription and support revenue primarily include?

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What aspect of the revenue reporting was noted to have an immaterial impact?

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What benefit does HCLSoftware’s BigFix provide to the client regarding endpoint management?

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How was the average invested capital computed?

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Which company selected HCLTech for developing an AI-based solution?

<p>A leading US-based automotive company (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the metric report, which category had the lowest total revenue for the quarter ended 31-Mar-24?

<p>Professional Services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Revenue share from IP partnerships is included in which line of the financial metrics?

<p>Subscription &amp; Support (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What improvement did the deployment of HCLTech's AI Force bring to tester efficiency?

<p>Improved it by 15% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For what purpose is the Actian database being deployed by a Europe-based independent software vendor?

<p>For application-focused data management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What functionality does HCLTech plan to implement for a US-based software company?

<p>Quick search function for duplicate bugs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major outcome of the HCLSoftware’s deployment in the real estate management sector?

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What percentage reduction in test automation workload was achieved by HCLTech AI Force?

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What feature does BigFix's self-healing capabilities aim to fulfill for clients?

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What has been a key factor in The Standard's growth during its digital transformation?

<p>Strategic partnership with HCLTech (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total people count projected for 31-Mar-24?

<p>227,481 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has the attrition rate changed from 31-Dec-23 to 30-Sep-24?

<p>Varied but showed an overall decrease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which month has the highest number of freshers added?

<p>30-Sep-23 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of employees were women on 30-Jun-24?

<p>28.7% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Net Addition' indicate during the quarter ending 30-Jun-24?

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What has HCLTech provided for The Standard during its partnership?

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Which quarter showed the lowest total people count?

<p>30-Jun-24 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What trend is observed in the Sales and Support workforce from 30-Sep-23 to 30-Sep-24?

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What is the trend in the Technical workforce from 31-Dec-23 to 30-Sep-24?

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What was the LTM FCF/NI percentage reported?

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Which segment reported the highest percentage of total revenue as of 30-Sep-24?

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What was the Year-over-Year (YoY) constant currency growth for Engineering and R&D Services?

<p>4.3% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which quarter showed the highest EBIT margin according to the provided data?

<p>Sep'24 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the total revenue in $M reported for Jun'24?

<p>3,364 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Net Income margin for Sep'23?

<p>14.7% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the YoY CC Revenue growth trend from Dec'23 to Mar'24?

<p>Increased then decreased (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected medium term focus for improving cash conversion?

<p>Drivers of efficiency and innovation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the performance trend for the Net Income from Sep'20 to Sep'24?

<p>Increased steadily (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which quarter reported a revenue of ₹28,862 crores?

<p>Mar'24 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of services contributed to 90.4% of total revenue in the quarter ending 30-Sep-24?

<p>Services combined (A + B) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the diluted EPS reported for Sep'24?

<p>62.02 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the QoQ CC growth for total revenue from Jun'24 to Sep'24?

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Flashcards

Risks and Uncertainties

These are potential problems that could affect a company's future performance or plans.

Fluctuations in Earnings

This means a company's financial performance may be less predictable and could change unexpectedly.

Attracting and Retaining Highly Skilled Professionals

When a company can't get enough skilled workers, it might struggle to meet its goals.

Client Concentration

This happens when a company relies heavily on only a few customers and those customers stop using its services.

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Forward-looking Statements

These are statements about the future that may or may not come true.

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Inter-segment Revenue

Revenue generated from HCLSoftware products and services used by HCL's services business to provide services to clients.

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EBIT Margin

A financial metric that measures a company's profitability by comparing its operating profit to its revenue.

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IT and Business Services

The business segment that focuses on providing a wide range of IT and business services to clients.

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Engineering and R&D Services

The business segment specializing in engineering services, research, and development.

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HCLSoftware

The segment that focuses on selling software products and related services.

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Perpetual License Upfront & Others

Revenues recognized upfront from selling perpetual licenses and compliance revenues.

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Subscription & Support

Revenues generated from recurring subscriptions, software support (including support for perpetual licenses), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offerings.

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Professional Services

Revenues generated from providing professional services related to software products, such as implementation, consulting, and training.

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Allocation based on revenue ratio

The practice of allocating common assets and liabilities between different business segments based on their relative revenue contributions over the past 12 months.

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Average Invested Capital

The average invested capital is calculated by averaging the invested capital over the last five financial quarters.

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Restating Prior Period Figures

The practice of adjusting financial figures from prior periods to reflect changes in accounting policies or business operations, ensuring consistency in reporting.

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Residual Tax Allocation

A method of allocating tax liabilities to different business units based on factors such as revenue or profitability.

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Transferring Services to Separate Business Segments

The process of moving responsibility for certain services from one business segment to another, potentially leading to changes in revenue and expense reporting.

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How does BigFix help maintain compliance?

BigFix helps ensure compliance by automating tasks across a company's infrastructure, using AI and self-healing features.

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What does BigFix do for endpoint management?

HCLSoftware's BigFix simplifies managing and securing various devices and systems within a company.

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What industries is Actian database used for?

HCLSoftware's Actian database is designed for applications in industries like real estate and construction.

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How does AI Force improve testing for network devices?

HCLTech's AI Force helps improve efficiency by automating tests for network devices.

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How does AI Force help with software bug detection?

HCLTech AI Force helps find duplicate bugs in software, saving time and improving developer productivity.

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How does AI Force improve search functionality?

HCLTech AI Force provides AI-powered search capabilities to find information quickly.

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What does Enterprise AI Foundry do?

HCLTech's Enterprise AI Foundry helps organizations build and manage models for various business purposes.

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How does HCLTech use AI for customer segmentation?

HCLTech uses AI to help companies segment customers for better marketing and pricing strategies.

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Total People Count

The total number of individuals employed by a company, including both full-time and part-time workers.

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Technical

Employees with specialized technical skills like software development, data analysis, and network administration.

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Sales and Support

Employees who interact directly with customers to provide sales or support services, such as sales representatives and helpdesk staff.

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Net Addition

The difference between the number of employees at the end of one period and the number of employees at the end of the previous period.

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Freshers Added

The number of new employees who join a company during a specific period, usually representing fresh graduates or entry-level hires.

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Attrition (LTM)*

The rate at which employees leave a company over a specific period, expressed as a percentage of the total workforce.

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Women Employees (%)

The proportion of women employed by a company, expressed as a percentage.

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FCF/NI (Free Cash Flow to Net Income)

A key performance indicator (KPI) indicating how efficiently a company converts its net income into free cash flow. A higher ratio generally implies better cash generation and profitability.

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Revenue Mix

Financial performance metric that showcases a company's revenue generation by segment. Helpful in understanding the contribution of each business unit to the overall company performance.

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CC (Constant Currency) Growth

Growth calculated on a constant currency basis, meaning factors like fluctuations in exchange rates are removed. This reveals the true underlying performance of a company's growth.

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Net Income Margin

A measure of financial performance that shows the percentage of net income to total revenue, indicating the company's ability to turn revenue into profit after all expenses are deducted.

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LTM (Last Twelve Months)

A term referring to ongoing performance measured over a period of one year. It provides a comprehensive view of the business's financial performance over a 12-month period.

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EPS (Earnings Per Share)

EPS (Earnings Per Share) is a financial metric showing how much profit a company generates for each share of stock. A higher EPS generally indicates a more profitable company.

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FCF (Free Cash Flow)

A financial metric that measures the financial health of a company, indicating its ability to generate cash flow and meet its financial obligations. A higher FCF often signals better financial health and growth potential.

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Cash Conversion

The ability of a company to effectively manage and convert its earnings into cash flow. A strong cash conversion cycle implies a company's efficient management of its working capital.

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Dedicated Efforts to Improvement

A strategic approach to drive growth and innovation based on continuous improvements and efficiency gains. This focus ensures a company is always working towards optimizing performance.

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Drivers of Efficiency

An approach to business that emphasizes profitability and strong financial performance. It ensures the company is operating efficiently and making good use of its resources.

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Growth

The rate of growth of revenue, services, or other business indicators over a specified period. It reflects the company's ability to increase sales and expand its operations.

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Innovation

The ability to create new ideas, products, or solutions that improve or advance a company's offerings. This process involves creativity, innovation, and continuous learning.

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Client Category

A measure of the number of clients a company has within specific revenue categories, providing insights into the company's customer base.

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Study Notes

HCLTech Investor Release Q2 FY25

  • Date: October 14, 2024
  • Financial Period: Quarter ended September 30, 2024
  • Company: HCL Technologies Limited
  • Contact Person: Manish Anand, Company Secretary
  • Document: Investor Release
  • BSE Scrip Code: 532281
  • NSE Scrip Code: HCLTECH

Financial Highlights

  • Revenue (INR): ₹28,862 Crores, up 2.9% QoQ, 8.2% YoY
  • Revenue (USD): $3,445M, up 2.4% QoQ, 6.8% YoY
  • EBIT: ₹5,362 Crores (18.6% of revenue), up 11.8% QoQ, 8.7% YoY
  • Net Income (NI): ₹4,235 Crores (14.7% of revenue), down 0.5% QoQ, up 10.5% YoY
  • Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 35.7% on LTM basis for the company, 43.5% for services; up by 353 and 403 bps YoY respectively
  • Free Cash Flow (FCF)/Net Income (NI): 119% (on LTM basis)
  • Dividends: 12/- per share; 87th consecutive dividend payout

People Metrics

  • Total People: 218,621
  • Net Addition: (780)
  • Freshers: 2,932
  • LTM Attrition: 12.9% (down from 14.2% in Q2 of last year)

Bookings

  • Total Contract Value (TCV): $2,218M (New deal wins)

Safe Harbor Statement

  • The release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions.
    • Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include regulatory proceedings, earnings fluctuations, competitive pressures, wage increases in India, client acceptance of services and products, and restrictions on immigration.

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Test your knowledge on the factors affecting competitive advantage in IT services. This quiz covers project risks, client concentration outcomes, and the impacts of political instability on business operations. Additionally, explore financial performance metrics from recent years.

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