SunGard Announces Second Quarter 2015 Results
Financial Software company, SunGard Data Systems Inc.,has issued a press release to announce Second Quarter ended June 30 Results
For the quarter, revenue was $687 million, up 2% year over year (up 6% adjusting for currency). Operating income was $108 million and the operating income margin was 15.9% in the quarter. Operating income increased 43% year over year and the operating income margin increased 4.5 points year over year, driven by the increase in revenue, and a 3% decrease in total costs and expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA was $178 million, up 12% year over year, and the adjusted EBITDA margin was 26.0%, up 2.3 points year over year. Adjusted EBITDA is defined in Note 1 attached to this release.
For the first six months, revenue was $1.4 billion, up 2% year over year (up 6% adjusting for currency). Operating income was $223 million and the operating income margin was 16.5 %, compared to an operating loss of $212 million for the first six months of 2014. The first quarter of 2014 included a $339 million non-cash trade name impairment charge related to the split-off of the Availability Services business.
Excluding this charge, operating income increased 77% year over year and the operating income margin improved 6.9 points year over year, driven by the increase in revenue and 5% decrease in total costs and expenses. Adjusted EBITDA was $353 million, up 16% year over year, and the adjusted EBITDA margin was 26.0%, up 3 points year over year.
Russ Fradin, president and chief executive officer, commented, “Our second quarter performance reflects the continued transformation of SunGard and demonstrates the progress we’re making in improving the business. Clients and prospects are embracing the new products and services that we’ve brought to market, clearly demonstrating that we are on the right track and validating the development, sales and delivery investments that we’ve been making. We saw revenue growth of 6% at constant currency in the second quarter and improved our margins and cash flow as well. I’m pleased with our execution, knowing that we are driving value for both our clients and the company.”
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