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Newgen Software Technologies Ltd

| Q4 FY26 Earnings Conference Call

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⬤6th May 26

Summary : Newgen Software reported 6% FY'26 revenue growth, driven by strong subscription and SaaS expansion, but faces headwinds from geopolitical uncertainty and slower large deal closures.

Management Perspective positive : Management expressed being "pleased to report" results, "confident" in their ability to deliver value, and "optimistic and hopeful" about future growth, viewing AI as an "opportunity."

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. FY'26 revenue grew 6% Y-o-Y to INR1,574 crores despite uncertain market conditions.
  2. Subscription revenues increased 24% Y-o-Y to INR525 crores, with SaaS growing 36% Y-o-Y.
  3. Annuity revenues reached INR968 crores, comprising 62% of total revenues, up from 56% in FY'25.
  4. Adjusted Profit After Tax (PAT) was INR334 crores, excluding exceptional items.
  5. Added 47 new customer logos and deepened relationships with existing clients, growing customers with billing over INR5 crores from 87 to 101.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Expanding into new solution areas, geographies, and markets, particularly in APAC, Australia, and U.K.
  2. AI is expected to provide a next-generation push for enterprise content management and customer communication products.
  3. Strong deal pipeline and strengthened deferred revenue streams provide improved visibility for FY'27.
  4. Optimistic about continued healthy growth momentum in APAC and U.S. markets.
  5. NewgenONE platform unifies content processes and communication, embedding AI for autonomous decision-making.

Management Insights

  1. "Our revenue mix continues to improve materially, driven by expansion in subscription-based revenues."
  2. "Our deal pipeline continues to remain strong. Our order bookings have scaled and deferred revenue streams have strengthened."
  3. "We are confident in our ability to continue delivering value to our customers and shareholders."
  4. "We are very hopeful that we should be able to push back our growth very fast."
  5. "AI is not a headwind for Newgen, but an opportunity to accelerate growth."

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Management is "not very sure" about how the Middle East market will behave in Q1/Q2.
  2. They are "still unsure" about some larger deals that have been pushed out.
  3. Projecting specific growth numbers for next year is deemed "not advisable" due to market uncertainty.
  4. Acknowledged that India's degrowth was due to a sharp fall in large license revenue.

Risk Factors

  1. Uncertain market conditions and geopolitical uncertainty in EMEA and India are delaying large deal closures.
  2. India's revenue growth was muted due to low license revenues and customers holding off decisions.
  3. EMEA revenue growth faced headwinds from geopolitical uncertainty, especially in West Asia.
  4. Slower collections in some regions have affected the overall Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
  5. Uncertainty around AI's impact on service pricing models and client decision-making.

Good To Know

  1. Global workforce is approximately 4,300 professionals, with an ongoing AI upskilling program.
  2. Invested nearly 8.5% of revenues in R&D and around 22% in sales and marketing activities.
  3. Declared a dividend of INR6 per share for FY'26.
  4. Newgen has 67 patent filings and 25 patent grants, focusing on innovation.
  5. Certified as a Great Place to Work for the second consecutive year.

Key Drivers

  1. Subscription-led revenue growth continues strong.
  2. Expanding into new global markets.
  3. AI integration enhances product offerings.
  4. Strong deal pipeline provides future visibility.

Key Analyst Discussions

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. BFSI demand in India and Middle East shows mixed trends, with challenges in personal finance.
  2. Customers are taking more time to evaluate technology strategies due to economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
  3. AI is creating disruption, with companies evaluating its value and impact on enterprise operations.
  4. Client conversations about changing priorities or reducing IT spend have not significantly changed.
  5. Industries are hungry for modernization and transformation, with AI as a key enabler.

Financial Highlights

  1. Annuity revenue breakdown includes SaaS (12%), ADS AMC (21%), and support (28%).
  2. Trade receivables increased compared to last year, with management targeting aggressive reduction.
  3. Deferred revenue saw a substantial jump, driven by subscription and ATS renewal contracts.
  4. Management expects to maintain similar net margins around 21% this year.
  5. Employee costs were optimized due to operational efficiency and AI-based engineering practices.

Product Composition

  1. NewgenONE platform unifies content, processes, and communication with embedded intelligence.
  2. AI agents leverage customer-approved data for explainable and evidence-based models.
  3. Focus on selling higher journey-led deals in banking and insurance, particularly policy administration systems.
  4. The company is an orchestration platform for systems of records, agents, and business processes.
  5. Developing new pricing models for AI-based solutions, including agentic work unit pricing.

Strategic Considerations

  1. Management is exploring multiple options for inorganic growth to accelerate go-to-market in mature markets.
  2. The company aims to use cash generation for organic or inorganic growth acceleration.
  3. Discussed the impact of AI on revenue streams, with management seeing it as a net positive.
  4. Addressed the company's 'moat' in the AI world, emphasizing traceability and integration in regulated industries.
  5. Acknowledged the global discourse on consumption-based pricing for SaaS and software licenses.