The Capgemini Group achieved consolidated revenues of €3,228 million in Q3 2018, up 8.7% year-on-year at constant exchange rates*.
Paul Hermelin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Capgemini Group commented: “The Group continues to grow at a robust pace, driven by the ongoing development of Digital and Cloud activities. Momentum remains strong in North America, our largest market, with a double-digit revenue progression. In Europe, the United Kingdom returned to growth and France reported an excellent quarter.
With the launch of Capgemini Invent last month, we’re well placed to capture even more of the demand for digital innovation, consulting and transformation coming from the heads of business and operations of leading groups. We benefit from a unique market positioning, thanks to the combination of our experience in consulting, data science and emerging technologies, together with expertise brought to the Group by recently acquired digital companies, such as LiquidHub this year.
Our momentum will remain strong in Q4 2018 despite an even higher comparison basis and we now expect to reach growth of 6.8%[1] at constant exchange rates. This leads us to raise our full year 2018 target: we now aim for revenue growth of above 7.5% at constant exchange rates.”
(In millions of euros) |
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Change |
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Revenues(IFRS 15) |
2017
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2018 |
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At current
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At constant
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Q3 2017 |
2,996 |
3,228 |
+7.7% |
+8.7% |
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9 months |
9,276 |
9,695 |
+4.5% |
+8.2% |
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Group growth remained strong during the quarter despite a high Q3 2017 comparison basis. Revenues totaled €3,228 million, up 7.7% year-on-year at current exchange rates and 8.7% at constant exchange rates. Organic growth* (i.e. excluding the impact of currency fluctuations and changes in Group scope) was 6.3%.
Digital & Cloud activities grew over 20% at constant exchange rates in Q3 and now generate around 45% of Group revenues.
In the first nine months of the year, Group revenues grew 8.2% at constant exchange rates and 6.4% on an organic basis.
OPERATIONS BY REGION
In Q3, North America revenues (33% of Group revenues) grew 12.9% at constant exchange rates, a particularly robust performance given the high comparison basis in Q3 2017. As in the first-half, growth was mainly driven by the Financial Services, Consumer Products and Retail sectors. We also benefited from the impact of Digital acquisitions in the reference period.
The United Kingdom and Ireland (12% of Group revenues) returned to growth as expected. Revenues rose 4.0% at constant exchange rates, driven by an acceleration in the Energy and Utilities sector and an upturn in the Public sector.
France (21% of Group revenues) reported a strong 6.9% growth. Performance continues to be fueled by the Energy and Utilities, Financial Services and Consumer Products and Retail sectors.
The Rest of Europe region (27% of Group revenues) maintained momentum, posting Q3 growth of 7.7% at constant exchange rates. The Manufacturing and Consumer Products and Retail sectors were the main driving forces.
Finally, the Asia-Pacific and Latin American region (7% of Group revenues) reported revenue growth of 7.5% at constant exchange rates. In Asia-Pacific, which accounts for around three-quarters of activity in this region, growth was fueled by the Manufacturing and Public sectors. Latin America reported revenue growth for the second quarter in a row.
OPERATIONS BY BUSINESS
Consulting Services (6% of Group revenues) reported Q3 growth of 47.2% at constant exchange rates. This primarily reflects the impact of acquisitions in the reference period but also a positive momentum in the main regions. Activity was particularly buoyant in the Financial Services and Manufacturing sectors.
Technology & Engineering Services (15% of Group revenues) progressed 6.4% at constant exchange rates, with a significant contribution from the Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities sectors. While North America remained the most dynamic region, all geographies contributed to this growth, with an acceleration in France.
Application Services (64% of Group revenues) continue to benefit from customer demand related to new Digital and Cloud needs and maintained a high rate of growth. Q3 revenue increased 10.7% at constant exchange rates, with all regions reporting high single digit to double digit growth rates.
Other Managed Services (15% of Group revenues) declined 5.8% at constant exchange rates, with improved infrastructure services performance masked by a slowdown in Business Process Outsourcing activities.
HEADCOUNT
At September 30, 2018, the Group’s total headcount stood at 208,800, up 5.1% year-on-year, with nearly 120,000 employees in offshore centers (57% of the total headcount).
BOOKINGS
Bookings totaled €2,808 million in Q3 2018, a 6.7% increase at constant exchange rates year-on-year.
OUTLOOK
For 2018, the Group:
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raises its growth target and now aims for revenue growth at constant exchanges rates of above 7.5% (versus revenue growth “slightly above 7%” previously), and
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confirms its objectives to increase profitability, with an operating margin of 0% to 12.2% and to generate organic free cash flow in excess of €1 billion.
