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TECHM Information Technology 20 Jul 2023

Tech Mahindra — Q1 FY24

Tech Mahindra reported a tough Q1 FY24 with revenue of INR 13,959 crore, down 4.1% QoQ, and PAT of INR 693 crore.

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Revenue ₹13,159 Cr
EBITDA
PAT ₹704 Cr
EBITDA Margin 10%
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Tech Mahindra reported a tough Q1 FY24 with revenue of INR 13,959 crore, down 4.1% QoQ, and PAT of INR 693 crore. EBIT margin fell to 6.8%, impacted by a 2% one-time provision from a client bankruptcy and revenue decline. The CME vertical declined 9.4% QoQ due to project closures and discretionary spend cuts, while enterprise was nearly flat. Management described the quarter as a 'perfect storm' but expects gradual recovery from H2, driven by cost levers like subcon reduction (targeting <10% of revenue from 14%) and juniorization. New MD Mohit Joshi is in listening mode. Key risks include prolonged telecom weakness and delayed deal closures. The company remains confident in its long-term positioning despite near-term headwinds.

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Quarter Snapshot

TCV Deal Wins $359M
-27% QoQ

Total contract value for the quarter was $359 million, down from previous quarter, reflecting delayed client decisions.

Subcontracting Cost as % of Revenue 14%
-200bps YoY

Subcon cost reduced from 16% to 14% of revenue over last 3-4 quarters, with target to reach below 10%.

IT Headcount Reduction 2,000
-2,000 QoQ

IT headcount reduced by approximately 2,000 in Q1, mainly in the latter half of the quarter.

DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) 98 days
+2 days QoQ

DSO increased to 98 days from 96 days in Q4, indicating slightly slower collections.

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Top guidance Subcontracting cost target below 10% of revenue

Management aims to reduce subcontracting costs from current 14% to below 10% of revenue over the next few quarters.

Top risk Prolonged telecom weakness

Telcos continue to tighten budgets on both CapEx and OpEx, with discretionary spend cuts and project delays persisting.

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