Xerox Reports First-Quarter 2012 Earnings

Xerox (NYSE: XRX) announced today first-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per share of 23 cents, which excludes 4 cents related to the amortization of intangibles, resulting in GAAP EPS of 19 cents.

In the first quarter, total revenue of $5.5 billion was up 1 percent or 2 percent in constant currency. Revenue from the company’s services business was up 10 percent, and revenue from its technology business was down 5 percent in constant currency. Growth in services was driven by a 13 percent increase in business process outsourcing and 7 percent growth in document outsourcing. Technology revenue, which represents the sale of document systems, supplies, technical service and financing of products, was impacted by the weak macro environment as well as clients’ increasing shift to Xerox managed print services. Installs of Xerox products were up 7 percent in the first quarter, and the company continues to lead in worldwide equipment sale market share.

“Services now represents more than half of our total revenue and will continue to be the growth engine of our company as we expand our BPO offerings and strengthen our leadership in managed print services,” said Ursula Burns, Xerox chairman and chief executive officer. “Our first-quarter results reflect the successful execution of our strategy: accelerate services, grow our install base of Xerox color products, and efficiently operate our business to deliver strong earnings and shareholder value.”

As anticipated, overall margins were down in the quarter. First-quarter gross margin was 31 percent, and selling, administrative and general expenses were 19.4 percent of revenue. Operating margin of 8.5 percent was down 0.6 points from first-quarter 2011.

“Our business mix continues to change as we significantly scale our revenue in services and invest in growth through new offerings and long-term contracts,” added Burns. “As a result, we see short-term pressure on margins that we will offset through cost reductions and operational improvements. We’re accelerating top-line services growth that leads to solid bottom-line performance.”

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