Systems Limited, one of the largest software developers in Pakistan, has reported a profit after tax of Rs8.69 billion during 2023, an increase of over 31%
On a consolidated basis, the company registered earnings of Rs6.63 billion in the same period of the previous year, according to the profit and loss accounts filed with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday.
Resultantly, earnings per share (EPS) increased to Rs29.86 in the period under review compared to Rs23.61 in SPLY.
The company’s board of directors also approved a final cash dividend for the year ended December 31, 2023, at Rs6 per share i.e. 60%.
The company’s revenue from contracts with customers surged by 68% to Rs53.44 billion during the year, which ended December 31, 2023, compared to Rs31.76 billion recorded in the prior year.
System’s operating expenses surged to Rs5.92 billion in the year 2023, as compared to Rs3.27 billion in SPLY, a YoY increase of 81%.
As a result, System’s operating profit was 44% higher at Rs7.73 billion in 2023.
The company’s other income rose to Rs3.19 billion in 2023, as compared to Rs2.23 billion, an increase of 43%.
During the year, the software developer saw its cost of finance balloon to Rs869 million, up by 202%, as compared to Rs288 million in SPLY.
The company paid taxes to the tune of Rs591 million, ascompared to Rs352 million in SPLY.
In a note, brokerage house Topline Securities said the result was lower than its expectations due to higher than expected loss from associates.
Systems Limited was founded in 1977 as private limited company and was converted into a public listed company in 2005. SYS was listed on PSX in 2015.
The principal activity of the company is the development and trading of software and business process outsourcing services. Besides having a strong footprint in the local market, the company has a presence in the US, UK, EU and Middle East.