Key takeaways from iGATE Global Solutions' concall
It has set up a service delivery center in the city of Ballarat, State of Victoria, Australia.
It has announced its plan to sell its Clinical Research business.
Net employees added during the quarter is 307 taking the total to 6,566 as of March 31, 2008 in iGATE Solutions segment. The company is trying to control average cost of employee.
7 new customers added during the quarter in iGATE Solutions segment. Bill rate has gone up marginally.
During the quarter, iGATE repurchased 1.6 million shares for $15.8 million of its subsidiary, iGATE Global Solutions ("iGS) as part of delisting it from Indian stock exchanges, increasing iGATE's total shareholding in the company to 98.2%.
The company was included in 2008 Global Services 100 list.