Infosys Assigned A3 Rating With Stable Outlook by Moody's Investor Service

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Oct 03, 2018, 07:33 ET

BENGALURU, India, October 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

Infosys (NYSE: INFY) has been assigned A3 local-currency senior unsecured credit rating with a Stable Outlook by Moody's Investor Service (Moody's), the well-known global rating agency.

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Given Infosys' international revenue base and strong financial profile, Moody's has rated Infosys two notches higher than the Government of India (Baa2 stable).

Moody's stated that its rating is based on Infosys' status as one of the world's leading Information Technology (IT) consulting and services companies, with diversified operations across multiple business segments and geographies, industry-leading profitability and a solid balance sheet.

The stable outlook on Infosys' ratings takes into account solid liquidity, a debt-free balance sheet, strong operating metrics, a robust business model and Moody's expectation that its competitive strength will be retained.

"The rating by Moody's is a testimony to the resilient global business model of Infosys which has delivered consistent business outcomes over the years. The rating underscores the company's strategic direction of helping our clients navigate the next in their journey. This is reflective of the company's robust financial position, healthy cash flow and industry leading financial performance," said M.D. Ranganath, Chief Financial Officer.

Infosys has an existing rating of A- from Standard & Poor's (S&P's) Ratings Service. With Moody's and S&P's ratings, Infosys will now enjoy dual investment grade ratings which are higher than India's sovereign ratings from both the above agencies.

Moody's press release on its ratings actions is available at https://www.moodys.com/research/Moodys-assigns-A3-rating-to-Infosys-outlook-stable--PR_389586

About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in 45 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over three decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

Visit http://www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.

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