IDA Results
Margins 20% +
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detailed q3 concall notes
q3 update intellect design arena.pdf (7.3 MB)
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Indian IT cos could gain from woes of Atos, Temanos, says Nilesh Shah (moneycontrol.com)
Troubles at Temenos should Help IDA I Guess.
However looks expensive at the moment.
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In case you have not heard why Teminos woes Nilesh Shah is referring here it is. This is the best thing that could have happened to Intellect the last few months.
This report will report create doubts in the minds of perspective customer which are being targeted by Intellect as well. Plus Teminos has a large user base in Europe, which is focus area for Intellect.
Key beneficiaries of this will be for large deal. However due to size, it takes long time to seal a deal. Looking at the trouble of Teminos, I think IDA shall report better deal win in the next 3/4 quarters IMO.
https://hindenburgresearch.com/temenos/
I know the report is huge (may 20/30 pages). Here are snippets from the report, which highlight few important things about them
Bank of Ireland $2 billion
Temions spends fortune in acquisitions
⌠they planned to invest around 20% of the revenue in R&D. butâŚ
Note: Invested
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Lower revenue guidance of 620-630 crores for q4.
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Been tracking this company for quite long, been in and out and currently having a tacking position. I still could not figure out the business model of this co.
In the last 2 years, from Q1FY23 to Q1F25 - it has won 105 deals, and went live on 109, with 18 of them at least over 50Cr per deal. That is atleast 900 Cr of new revenue, which should have shown up somewhere?
If we take all the 62 of the destiny deals won in the last 8 qtrs, that should add up to atleast 2300 - 2500 Cr of incremental revenue. At the same time, when we look at the license lined revenues, it has only gone up from 281 Cr in Q1FY23 to 312 Cr in Q1FY25.
Even if we discount the loss of GEM project, doesnât seem like all these new deal wins are actually translating into the platform or license revenues or AMCs. The AMC was 81 Cr in Q1FY23 and just 121Cr now. The GEM deal was mostly platform deal, as the platform revenues have gone down substantially, from 144Cr in Q2FY24 to 66Cr in Q1FY25.
On an avg, 50% of revenues are license linked, so whatâs the remaining revenues? This ratio of license linked vs. others has remained mostly constant for the last 8 qtrs. The SG&A expenses are almost half of the license linked revenues in the last 8 qtrs. The Software Dev expense is mostly constant for the last 8 qtrs.
The investment thesis was that as they sell more of these deals, recurring revenues will increase, cost will remain constant and profits will zoom. Doesnât look like anything like that is happening. Management guidance for FY25 is 15%-20%, which seems like more of the same. From the numbers, it seems like they need to keep selling these deals just keep the lights on. Would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.
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as per their concall, 480 cr is fixed expense including their current R&D spend what they are doing, and any additional 100 cr income from here will give 80cr to profit. In another 6 months there will be more clarity on their guidance⌠Even I have the same questions on revenue growth⌠Didnât seem anyone asking right question in this quarter concallâŚ
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Very valid concerns. Also the management keeps issuing some or the other notification to the exchange to stay in news. Some award won, or some partnership with another firm, some bootcamp. Constantly in the news cycle. Rarely do you have a notice of a large destiny deal won. Previous quarter they said they just missed out on a very large deal. This quarter they said all work had been done for a deal but the bank said they will start in Q4 so expenses are there but revenue not. I think a 30 crore deal.
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- Moving towards 700 cr per quarter revenue from 600 cr per quarter
- Costs are more or less fixed around 480 cr per quarter. Any additional revenue (around 80%) will translate to margin
- Canada Credit Unit (Vancity) won - significant win. The Canadian credit union market which is run on 30/40 year old systems. Vancity is leader in Credit Union market and this deal win has opened a few other opportunities in the market for Intellect.
- US-Hired senior person and started marketing. US is highly regulated market but large TAM. It is a long shot. This could be investment area in the future.
- Conducted few events in last few months in Europe/London/Chennai. Getting 2 leads a day since last few months. Best momentum they have ever seen. Until last year they used to get 60 leads per quarter but this quarter they got around 120 leads. This is due to increased awareness as well as from newly signed partner network. 600cr of funnel through partner network.
- Purple Fabric and iTurmeric is a disruptive technology with huge runway in the market.
- Revenue may be lower margin due to required investment and subscription elements associated with these kinds of products
- IntellectAI - Signed up big 5 - PwC, Accenture, EY, KPMG and Deloitte.
- Talking to lot of CEOs/Heads for partnership. They should be able to build business of $10-$30 million on partnership with IntllectAI products, at least they should see a path towards it by implementing products. Next 2/3 quarters Intellect should have better understanding of how the partnership work is evolving.
- If partnership network starts delivering (as Intellect expect), they could reach 30% margin next 6/8 quarters. Current margins are lower at 20-22% due to investment required in supporting products and new technologies
- eMach AI - Huge interest in wealth management across countries. Implementing for Commodity exchanges in Bangladesh.
- Reduction in implementation revenue - Due to low code nature. Also as they increase partners, implementation revenue will be less. Focus is on license and SaaS revenue.
- Aim for 20% growth over 3-5 years with full focus on organic growth. No interest in inorganic growth.
My Take:
I think they are seeing lot of traction. This does not mean that it will fructify, but they are putting themselves in the right spot at the right time. Earlier many IT companies would believe that they can develop project/product if they implement similar thing for few clients. But Intellect has developed over 30 years of domain expertise with Arun Jain spearheading the operation with full focus on organic expansion.
Intellect was a bit slow on cloud and subscription business but it looks like they spotted AI trend nicely and are riding it. Hopefully it shall result in more client signings and entry in more developed markets.
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Market Focus and Strategy
- Geographic Focus: Targeting customers in the US, Europe, and Australia, with an emphasis on advancing market penetration.
- Deal Success: Over 2/3 of deal wins are coming from advanced markets.
Distribution Market Shift
- Collaborating with major consulting firms such as EY, PWC, Deloitte, McKinsey, and BCG to influence board-level decisions.
- Engaging with seven strategic partners, including HCL Tech, Wipro, and Accenture.
Recent Developments
- Signed a $3 million deal in early October.
- Microsoft has recognized the company as one of the top five financial service providers.
- Anticipating an increase in sales costs in the upcoming quarters.
Pipeline and Revenue Growth
- Intellect currently has 18 deals in the pipeline, each valued over $3 million. Converting 6 or 7 of these in the next two quarters could lead to over 20% growth.
- In the next three quarters, at least one quarter should generate over 700 crore in revenue, potentially resulting in over 100 crore PAT.
Product Strategy
- Embedding AI into various products serves as an entry point for customer engagement, followed by building a narrative around microservices.
- Aiming for application rationalization, consolidating customer applications (e.g., from 30 to 2 or 3) without requiring core system changes, which is a significant value proposition for clients.
Seasonal Trends
- Historically, Q3 and Q4 are stronger quarters, especially as we pivot toward US and European markets.
- The US market has been a focus for the last two years. To achieve our $1 billion revenue goal, $300 million should come from the US, prompting the development of eMach.ai to enhance US market focus.
Partnership Strategy
- Looking to establish deep relationships with clients, particularly among the top 100 global banks over the next five years.
- Beyond the top 100 banks, we are also targeting 1,000 additional banks and insurance companies, with a goal to earn over 20% of revenue from partnerships within three years.
Core Banking Insights
- The GCB Europe segment represents a small portion of our overall revenue, expected to contribute around 25% in FY25.
- Competing effectively with companies like Temenos and Thoughtworks.
Insurance Sector Focus
- Our insurance strategy is fully concentrated on the American market, with approximately 300 leads, primarily in subscription-based models.
- We have around 25 customers in the US. Due to our scale, some clients have expressed interest in acquiring upfront licenses.
My Take:
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This quarter exemplifies a recurring situation in which product sales do not materialize, leading the management at Intellect to depict a narrative of missing or delayed sales for certain products. Such delays occur with such frequency that it becomes impractical to concentrate excessively on quarterly figures beyond a certain threshold; however, management continues to emphasize this issue repeatedly over the next four to five quarters.
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Furthermore, management places considerable emphasis on achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15-20%, which may appear acceptable from a year-over-year perspective but does not translate effectively into quarter-over-quarter results. The second quarter was illustrative of this trend.
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Management believes sales of 700 cr+ within the next three quarters.
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Intellect is making strides in the U.S. market; however, their performance regarding Banking and Transaction productsâcentral to their operationsâhas been less impressive.
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I express caution regarding their approach to System Integration (SI). They have partnered with major SI companies such as IBM, HCL Tech, Wipro, and Accenture. Unless these firms generate revenues between $30-$50 million through their partnership with Intellect, significant commitments are unlikely. Since many of these SIs are joining simultaneously, it will be intriguing to observe how these collaborations evolve. Ideally, Intellect should have initiated partnerships gradually with a select few SIs before expanding further; instead, they opted for a more aggressive strategy. .
On a positive note, some of these SI partnerships could yield substantial benefits outside the U.S For instance, HCL Tech acquired IBMâs product portfolio four to five years ago and has since established client relationships in over 100 countries. Intellect can undoubtedly enhance its reach through these extensive distribution channels. If Intellect succeeds in improving its sales via SIs, significant margin improvements could follow; however, this will likely involve increased costs over the next two to three quarters.
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Intellect has done investor meet about their purple fabric platform. PPT here
Good demo and good Q&A.
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Intellect Design Arena Ltd. has recently assumed responsibility for Central 1âs digital banking operations in Canada, taking over the support of front-end and back-end operations for approximately 160 credit unions
Key Points
- Scope of the Deal: Intellect will be supporting digital banking operations for around 160 credit unions in Canada.
- Personnel Transfer: Intellect will welcome about 160 team members covering engineering, solution architecture, and sales roles.
- Financial Details:
- Expected Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR): 200 crore rupees per annum or 50 crore rupees per quarter.
- The transaction amount has not been disclosed.
Analysis
- Strategic Importance: This deal could be transformative for Intellect, potentially establishing them as a leading player in the Canadian banking sector.
- Operational Challenges:
- Integrating the transferred team may present challenges due to differing cost structures between Canada and India.
- Intellectâs lack of recent experience with inorganic acquisitions might pose difficulties in managing this transition.
- Growth Potential:
- Success in this venture could lead to significant cross-selling opportunities and expansion in the North American market.
- The ARR could potentially grow 2-3 times in the next 3-4 years, though this is not guaranteed.
- Financial Implications:
- There may be undisclosed transaction and legal costs associated with this deal, which could impact profitability.
- Profitability might not increase significantly due to these costs.
- Technology Transition: Intellectâs success will depend on their ability to efficiently transition and upgrade the digital banking systems, addressing the issues that led to the previous vendorâs failure.
This agreement represents a significant opportunity for Intellect to strengthen its presence in Canada and North America, but it also comes with considerable responsibilities and challenges. The companyâs ability to execute this transition smoothly and leverage the new capabilities will be crucial in determining the long-term impact of this deal on Intellectâs market position and financial performance (make or break them).
Note: Invested
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Given Intellect Design Arenaâs significant exposure to the US market, could ongoing tariff tensions, trade wars, and recession risks impact its business growth?
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Intellect derives most of its business from the U.S. by selling insurance products(Magic Submission), which is not a significant revenue driver (as compared to other products). The company has been attempting to expand into the banking sector but has faced limited success so far. Recently, it has refocused its efforts on markets in the U.S., Europe, and Canada.
If a recession materializes, Intellect may face challenges as its end customers could be impacted. However, its acquisition in Canada is expected to keep the company occupied for the next 6-8 quarters as it integrates new workforce, evaluates or replaces existing solutions, and explores multiple cross-selling opportunities. Even if its U.S. business does not perform as anticipated, the Canadian operations are likely to sustain Intellectâs growth trajectory.
Over the last three quarters, Intellect has signed several distribution agreements with companies like HCLTech and LTIMindtree. According to management, these partnerships take time to establish and become operational. It is anticipated that by the second half of FY26, tangible results from these arrangements will begin to emerge.
Typically, sales cycles in this industry range from 12 to 18 months, as highlighted by Temenos during their Capital Market Day presentation. Intellectâs timelines are expected to align closely with this benchmark, and progress on these partnerships will likely be visible in H2 FY26.
I found the partnership between Intellect Design Arena and LTIMindtree intriguing. According to the press release, this collaboration focuses on the Middle East, Africa (MEA), and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions. Interestingly, Intellect had recently de-emphasized these markets to concentrate on the U.S. and Europe. Historically, Intellect has achieved significant success in MEA and APAC, but the margins in these regions were relatively lower. Despite this, Intellect maintains a strong presence in many of these markets.
Compared to other banking software providers like Temenos, Intellectâs products are competitive. Banks in MEA and APAC are often price-sensitive, which could make Intellect an appealing choice. Moreover, one of Intellectâs key advantages is its flexibility. While Temenos is known for its comprehensive solutions, some reviews suggest it lacks flexibility in delivery. In contrast, Intellectâs adaptable approach could better meet the needs of customers in these regions.
This partnership with LTIMindtree could help Intellect regain market traction in MEA and APAC while improving margins. Under this model, product licensing revenue would go to Intellect, while implementation revenue would be handled by LTIMindtree. This approach not only allows Intellect to focus on its core competencyâdeveloping state-of-the-art products like eMACH.aiâbut also enables faster and more efficient deployment through LTIMindtreeâs expertise in digital transformation.
Additionally, Intellectâs organically built AI-driven platforms offer a competitive edge over Temenosâ acquired and integrated solutions. This partnership could position Intellect as a stronger contender in these regions by delivering innovative and customer-centric solutions tailored to local needs
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UK-based global bank partners with Intellect for a multi-year, multi-million dollar engagement. It looks like the bank will use Intellectâs eMACH.ai platform to expand the wholesale banking with contextual customer experience and insight-driven services.
Disc: Invested.
Results are out for q4 fy 25
https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachLive/15b6ab63-0a2d-4082-bd9a-12e55d9c9fed.pdf
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