DXC Technology Delivers Strong Second Quarter Results with Growth in Earnings per Share, Margins, and Cash Flow

News Release -- November 07, 2017

• Q2 Earnings per Share was $0.88, including the cumulative impact of certain items of $1.05 per share, reflecting restructuring costs, transaction and integration-related costs, and amortization of acquired intangible assets
• Q2 Non-GAAP Earnings per Share was $1.93, compared with $0.76 in the prior year on a pro forma basis
• Q2 Net Income was $265 million, including the cumulative impact of certain items of $301 million, reflecting restructuring costs, transaction and integration-related costs, and amortization of acquired intangible assets
• Q2 EBIT of $449 million, adjusted for certain items is $876 million and Adjusted EBIT Margin on a comparable basis is 14.2%, compared with 6.0% in the prior year on a pro forma basis
• Q2 Net Cash from Operating Activities was $1,009 million
• Q2 Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $589 million

TYSONS, Va., November 7, 2017 - DXC Technology Company (NYSE: DXC) today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2018.

“In the second quarter, DXC Technology delivered growth in earnings per share, margins and cash flow,” said Mike Lawrie, chairman, president and CEO. "We are executing on our integration plans and are on track to deliver $1 billion of year one cost savings as well as $1.5 billion of run-rate cost savings exiting fiscal 2018. We continue to strengthen our Digital offerings and capabilities through our recent acquisitions of Logicalis and Tribridge.  We also launched the separation of the US Public Sector business and combination with Vencore and KeyPoint Government Solutions.”

Financial Highlights - Second Quarter Fiscal 2018

• Diluted earnings per share was $0.88 in the second quarter, including $0.50 per share of restructuring costs, $0.15 per share of transaction and integration-related costs, and $0.39 per share of amortization of acquired intangible assets. This compares with $(0.46) in the year ago period on a pro forma combined company basis.
• Diluted earnings per share included a cumulative benefit of $0.26 per share, of which $0.13 related to the prior interim period, from the reclassification of HPES operating leases to capitalized leases and the corresponding adjustment of the related assets to fair value.
• Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $1.93, compared with $0.76 in the year ago period on a pro forma combined company basis.
• Income before income taxes was $387 million in the second quarter, including $192 million of restructuring costs, $66 million of transaction and integration-related costs, and $169 million of amortization of acquired intangibles. This compares with $(231) million in the year ago period on a pro forma combined company basis.
• Income before income taxes includes a cumulative benefit of $108 million from the reclassification of HPES operating leases to capitalized leases and the corresponding adjustment of the related assets to fair value.
• Non-GAAP income before income taxes was $814 million compared with $311 million in the year ago period on a pro forma combined company basis.
• Net income was $265 million for the second quarter, including $146 million of restructuring costs, $43 million of transaction and integration-related costs, and $112 million of amortization of acquired intangibles. This compares with $(123) million in the prior year period.
• Adjusted EBIT was $876 million in the second quarter compared with $380 million in the prior year on a pro forma basis. Adjusted EBIT margin was 14.2% compared with 6.0% in the year ago quarter which was recast on a pro forma basis.
• Net cash provided by operating activities was $1,009 million in the second quarter, compared with $192 million in the year ago period.
• Adjusted free cash flow was $589 million in the second quarter.

Global Business Services (GBS)

GBS revenue was $2,311 million in the quarter as compared to $1,035 million for the comparable period of the prior fiscal year. Excluding the impact of purchase price accounting, GBS revenue decreased 4.3% year-over-year in constant currency on a pro forma combined company basis, primarily driven by the completion of two large government contracts in the UK. GBS profit margin in the quarter was 16.4%, up from 11.1% in the prior year on a pro forma basis, reflecting ongoing cost actions in the business. New business awards for GBS were $2.5 billion in the second quarter.

Global Infrastructure Services (GIS)

GIS revenue was $3,142 million in the quarter as compared to $836 million for the comparable period of the prior fiscal year. Excluding the impact of purchase price accounting, GIS revenue decreased 4.8% year-over-year in constant currency on a pro forma combined company basis. The GIS revenue reflects a continued moderation of headwinds in legacy infrastructure. GIS profit margin in the quarter was 14.9%, up from 4.7% in the prior year on a pro forma basis, reflecting ongoing cost actions in the business and the reclassification of HPES operating leases to capitalized leases and the corresponding adjustment of the related assets to fair value. New business awards for GIS were $2.8 billion in the second quarter.

United States Public Sector (USPS)

USPS revenue was $710 million in the quarter. Excluding the impact of purchase price accounting, USPS revenue grew 5.5% year-over-year on a pro forma combined company basis. USPS profit margin in the quarter was 15.4%, up from 10.1% in the prior year on a pro forma basis, reflecting ongoing cost actions in the business and the reclassification of HPES operating leases to capitalized leases and the corresponding adjustment of the related assets to fair value. New business awards for USPS were $644 million in the second quarter.

Returning Capital to Shareholders

During the second quarter, DXC Technology returned $97 million to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases.

Earnings Conference Call

DXC Technology senior management will host a conference call to discuss these results today at 5 p.m. EST. The dial-in number for domestic callers is 800-289-0438. Callers who reside outside of the United States or Canada should dial +1-323-794-2423. The passcode for all participants is 1280312. Any presentation slides will be available on DXC Technology’s Investor Relations website.

A replay of the conference call will be available from approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call until November 14, 2017. Replay dial in numbers can be found on DXC Technology's Investor Relations website. The replay passcode is also 1280312.

Non-GAAP Measures

In an effort to provide investors with supplemental financial information, in addition to the preliminary and unaudited financial information presented on a GAAP and pro forma basis, we have also disclosed in this press release preliminary non-GAAP information including: constant currency, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), adjusted EBIT, adjusted EBIT margin, non-GAAP income before income taxes, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP EPS and adjusted free cash flow. Reconciliations of the preliminary non-GAAP measures to the respective most directly comparable measures calculated on a GAAP or pro forma basis, as well as the rationale for management’s use of non-GAAP measures, are included below.

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries. The company’s technology independence, global talent and extensive partner network combine to deliver powerful next-generation IT services and solutions. DXC Technology is recognized among the best corporate citizens globally. For more information, visit DXC Technology's website at dxc.technology.

All statements in this press release that do not directly and exclusively relate to historical facts constitute “forward-looking statements.” These statements represent current expectations and beliefs, and no assurance can be given that the results described in such statements will be achieved. Such statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements, many of which are outside of our control. For a written description of these factors, see the section titled “Risk Factors” in CSC’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017 and DXC's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 filed on August 9, 2017 and any updating information in subsequent SEC filings, including DXC's upcoming Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. No assurance can be given that any goal or plan set forth in any forward-looking statement can or will be achieved, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements which speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake any obligation to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement or to report any events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as required by law.

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