Mahindra Satyam reported inline revenues, however margins continued to surprise +ively yet again with margins nearly flat QoQ at 21.5% despite wage hikes.
- Msat's margins have improved through every single qtr since Sep'10. While bulk of margin improvement is behind us, top clients mining continues to be the focus
- MSat's investments in sales and marketing/account management yield results through top clients led growth and increased success and participation in larger deals
- Raise FY13/14E EPS by 5/6% to Rs 10.5/11 respectively driven primarily by higher margin assumptions. ACCUMULATE, TP Rs 125 stays.