Published on January 19, 2022
Newgen acquiring Number Theory, an AI/ML data science platform company
Ne w Delhi: The management of Newgen Software Technologies Ltd. announced results for the quarter ended 31 December 2021 at its Board Meeting held on 18 January 2022.
Key Highlights – Q3 FY’22 v/s Q3 FY’21
Speaking about the results, Diwakar Nigam, Chairman & Managing Director, Newgen Software Technologies Ltd., said – “Q3 has been on the path of continuous progression amidst ongoing uncertain environment. The quarter witnessed 20% YoY growth in subscription revenues however, several of these orders have long gestation leading to deferment of revenues. We continue to see major wins and expansion of business in our existing customers and added 17 new logos as well. Overall, in the first nine months of the year, we have clocked in revenues of Rs 548 crores and profit after tax of Rs 107 crores.”
“Newgen is pleased to announce that it is acquiring India-based Number Theory, an AI/ML (artificial intelligence and machine learning) data science platform company, subject to the completion of conditions as stated in the approved Share Purchase Agreement. Number Theory’s platform, AI Studio, brings intuitive AI/ML to every enterprise, while unifying the entire lifecycle of data engineering, from data preparation to model development and monitoring. This acquisition will further strengthen Newgen’s low code digital transformation platform, NewgenONE, with AI/ML modeling and data analytics capabilities” said Virender Jeet, CEO, Newgen Software.
Key Consolidated Financial Highlights (Q3 FY’22 v/s Q3 FY’21)
Revenue from operations (consolidated) at Rs 202.5 crores as compared to Rs 185.5 crores in Q3 FY’21, up 9% YoY
• Subscription revenues (ATS/AMC and SaaS) stood at Rs 61.7 crores, up 20% YoY, Annuity revenues (ATS/AMC, Support, and SaaS) were at Rs 111.6 crores, witnessing a growth of 11% YoY
• Revenue from the sale of products/license was reported at Rs 49.8 crores, up 37% YoY
• Implementation and digitization revenues were at Rs 41.2 crores
EBIDTA stood at Rs 57.9 crores compared to Rs 68.8 crores in Q3 FY’21. EBIDTA decreased on account of normalization of cost base compared to last year as well as increased remuneration to manage attrition
Profit after tax went up by 35% YoY at Rs 47.8 crores from Rs 35.4 crores in Q3 FY’21
Key Consolidated Financial Highlights (9M FY’22 v/s 9M FY’21)
Revenue from operations (consolidated) at Rs 547.5 crores as compared to Rs 472.6 crores in 9M FY’21, up 16% YoY. Annuity revenues were at Rs 330.9 crores, witnessing a growth of 16% YoY.
EBIDTA stable at Rs 127.2 crores compared to Rs 125.5 crores in 9M FY’21.
Profit after tax up by 45% YoY at Rs 106.8 crores from Rs 73.7 crores in 9M FY’21.
Key Operational/Business Highlights (Q3 FY’22)
Key Analyst Recognitions:
◦ Newgen Software has been positioned as a “Strong Performer” in The Forrester Wave™: Digital Process Automation Software, Q4 2021. As per the report, “Look to Newgen where the cross-section of content, process, and case management requires deep integration and applications are mission-critical.”1
◦ Newgen has been recognized as Visionary in the 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Content Service Platforms with integrated workflow capabilities, document assembly, and records management highlighted as strengths.2