Sonata declares Second Quarter Results 2005-2006Sonata declares Second Quarter Results - Sonata net up 42% - Interim Dividend declared at 40 % .
Mumbai, October 21, 2005.
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held here today, took on record the Audited Accounts of Sonata Software Ltd for the Quarter & Half Year ended 30th September 2005. The Board declared an Interim Dividend of 40 % as against 30% declared in the previous year.
Sonata Software Limited consolidated Revenue was Rs. 1,137.38 million for the Quarter ended 30th September 2005 as compared to Rs. 812.14 million for the same Quarter last year. PAT was at Rs. 63.22 million for the Quarter ended 30th September 2005 as compared to Rs. 39.03 million for the same Quarter last year.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. B. Ramaswamy, President & Managing Director stated, "Focus on strengthening customer relationships have begun to bear fruit, reflecting consistent growth"
HIGHLIGHTS
Sonata Software Limited
Q2 ending 30th Sept 2005 - Year on Year Comparison |
| Rs. In Millions |
|
Quarter ended | Growth % |
| 30.09.05 | 30.09.04 |
| Revenue | 362.36 | 242.64 | 49% |
| Profit Before Tax | 63.77 | 45.19 | 41% |
| Profit After Tax | 56.21 | 39.65 | 42% |
Sonata Software Limited
Q2 ending 30th Sept 2005 - Sequential Comparison |
| Rs. In Millions |
|
Quarter ended | Growth % |
| 30.09.05 |
30.06.05 |
| Revenue | 362.36 | 301.30 | 20% |
| Profit Before Tax | 63.77 | 57.44 | 11% |
| Profit After Tax | 56.21 | 51.20 | 10% |
Sonata Software Limited
HY ending 30th Sept 2005 -Comparison |
| Rs. In Millions |
|
Half-year ended | Growth % |
| 30.09.05 |
30.09.04 |
| Revenue | 663.66 | 446.62 | 49% |
| Profit Before Tax | 121.21 | 86.22 | 41% |
| Profit After Tax | 107.41 | 76.55 | 40% |
Sonata Software Limited-Consolidated
Quarter ending 30th Sept 2005 - Year on Year Comparison |
| Rs. In Millions |
|
Quarter ended | Growth % |
| 30.09.05 |
30.09.04 |
| Revenue | 1137.38 | 812.14 | 40% |
| Profit Before Tax | 73.93 | 47.57 | 55% |
| Profit After Tax | 63.22 | 39.03 | 62% |
Sonata Software Limited - Consolidated
Q2 ending 30th Sept 2005 - Sequential Comparison |
| Rs. In Millions |
|
Quarter ended | Growth % |
| 30.09.05 |
30.06.05 |
| Revenue | 1137.38 | 855.04 | 33% |
| Profit Before Tax | 73.93 | 58.99 | 25% |
| Profit After Tax | 63.22 | 49.34 | 28% |
Sonata Software Limited - Consolidated
HY ending 30th Sept 2005 -Comparison |
| Rs. In Millions |
|
Half-year ended | Growth % |
| 30.09.05 |
30.09.04 |
| Revenue | 1992.41 | 1600.48 | 24% |
| Profit Before Tax | 132.92 | 97.27 | 37% |
| Profit After Tax | 112.56 | 82.24 | 37% |
Segment Revenue-Consolidated
Q2 ending 30th Sept 2005 - Year on Year Comparison |
| Rs. In Millions |
|
Quarter ended | Growth % |
| 30.09.05 |
30.09.04 |
| Domestic (Sales & Services) | 702.12 | 478.17 | 47% |
| International (Software Service Exports) | 435.26 | 333.97 | 30% |
| Total | 1137.38 | 812.14 | 40% |
Segment Revenue-Consolidated
Q2 ending 30th Sept 2005 - Sequential Comparison |
| Rs. In Millions |
|
Quarter ended | Growth % |
| 30.09.05 |
30.06.05 |
| Domestic (Sales & Services) | 702.12 | 483.49 | 45% |
| International (Software Service Exports) | 435.26 | 371.55 | 17% |
| Total | 1137.38 | 855.04 | 33% |
Segment Revenue-Consolidated
Half-year ending 30th Sept 2005 -Comparison |
| Rs. In Millions |
|
Half-year ended | Growth % |
| 30.09.05 |
30.09.04 |
| Domestic (Sales & Services) | 1185.61 | 975.93 | 21% |
| International (Software Service Exports) | 806.80 | 624.55 | 29% |
| Total | 1992.41 | 1600.48 | 24% |
Operating Highlights for the Quarter ended 30th Sept 2005
- Six new clients were added during the Quarter.
- The geographical spread was USA 44% & Europe 56%.
- Cash generation from operations for the Quarter ended was Rs.47.39 million.
- Company added 95 employees during the quarter, taking the total to 1252.
- Receivables as number of day's sales have reduced from 89 to 83 days.
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