Persistent Achieves $345.5 Million Revenue in Q2 FY25 with 5.3% Q-o-Q, 18.4% Y-o-Y Growth

By PR Newswire 22 Oct, 2024 23 mins read 30 views

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Advances AI-led, platform-driven services strategy

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and PUNE, India, Oct. 22, 2024 -- Persistent Systems (BSE: 533179) and (NSE: PERSISTENT) today announced the Company's audited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as approved by the Board of Directors.

Consolidated Financial Highlights for the Quarter ended September 30, 2024

	Q2FY25	Margin%	QoQ	YoY
Revenue (USD Million)	345.5		5.3 %	18.4 %
Revenue (INR Million)	28,971.5		5.8 %	20.1 %
EBITDA (INR Million)	4,807.3	16.6 %	5.6 %	18.7 %
PBT (INR Million)	4,345.2	15.0 %	8.5 %	22.1 %
PAT (INR Million)	3,250.0	11.2 %	6.1 %	23.4 %

Sandeep Kalra, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Persistent:

"We are proud to announce the 18^th sequential quarter of revenue growth, delivering $345.5M revenue, an 18.4% increase year-over-year. In the same period, our PAT grew by 23.4% in rupee terms.

This quarter, we continued to strengthen our capabilities and advance our AI-led, platform-driven services strategy. We brought on Starfish Associates to elevate our AI-powered contact center modernization; the addition of Arrka expands our comprehensive offerings in digital governance, including data privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity.

For the second year in a row, we were named a Challenger in the 2024 Gartner^® Magic Quadrant™ for Public Cloud IT Transformation Services. We believe this inclusion underscores our differentiated cloud expertise and ability to deliver boutique-style client experiences using AI and automation.

Deepening our ESG commitment, I am pleased to share that we achieved carbon neutrality ahead of our target. These accomplishments demonstrate our dedication to delivering exceptional value to our clients while positively impacting the environment and society."

Second Quarter FY25 Client Wins and Outcomes

The order booking for the quarter ended on September 30, 2024, was at $529.0 million in Total Contract Value (TCV) and at $348.3 million in Annual Contract Value (ACV) terms.

Some of the key wins for the quarter include:

Software, Hi-Tech & Emerging Industries

Enhancing the roadmap of product engineering and data engineering of the core application performance monitoring and observability platforms for a leading observability platform provider
Setting up a global technology center for product engineering, customer support, and professional services to accelerate product roadmap and enhance productivity for a leading US-based cybersecurity company
Standardizing data management with a state-of-the-art data lake to improve utilization, predict stock, and reduce food waste for a global leader in food services and facilities management

Banking, Financial Services & Insurance

Modernizing cloud-based accounting software platform and report generation capabilities to improve user experience and business efficiency for one of the largest US-based fintech companies
Transforming and integrating front-office and regulatory technologies into a unified framework to reduce technical debt, enhance efficiency, and improve user experience for a large global financial conglomerate
Accelerating go-to-market and upgrading technology stack with SASVA™ to scale flagship pricing and profitability management products for a leading financial analytics firm

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Establishing an AI-enabled software engineering hub and modernizing IT infrastructure for a PE-led carve-out of a leading life sciences and scientific instrumentation company
Accelerating the transition of the core research and development center to India securely and effectively for a leading US-based precision medicine and omics analytics provider
Developing core applications to streamline customer on-boarding, device management, report management, and CRM integration for a leading UK-based organ transplant device manufacturer

News in the Quarter

Awards and Recognitions

About Persistent

Persistent Systems (BSE & NSE: PERSISTENT) is a global services and solutions company delivering Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization to businesses across industries. With over 23,200 employees located in 19 countries, the Company is committed to innovation and client success. Persistent offers a comprehensive suite of services, including AI-enabled software engineering, product development, data and analytics, CX transformation, cloud computing, and intelligent automation. The Company has been recognized as the "Most Promising Company" of the Year by CNBC-TV18 at the 2023 India Business Leader Awards. Persistent has achieved carbon neutrality, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. As a participant of the United Nations Global Compact, the Company is committed to aligning strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, as well as take actions that advance societal goals. With 327% growth in brand value since 2020, Persistent is the fastest-growing IT services brand in the 2024 Brand Finance India 100 Report.

www.persistent.com

Forward-looking and Cautionary Statements
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