STL continues positive momentum towards global leadership and profitability

• Revenue increases by 28% , EBITDA by 17% on year till date (YTD) basis
• 73% revenue growth in global markets on YTD basis
• Optical business revenues zoom 1.8X, EBITDA 3X on YoY basis

FREMONT, Calif., Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STL (NSE: STLTECH), a leading optical and digital solutions company, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended 31 December 2022. STL demonstrated sharp focus on growth areas, operational efficiencies and strategic capital allocation resulting in strong financial performance. Company revenues grew by 46% on YoY basis and 28% on YTD (year till date) basis and EBITDA increased by 17% on YTD basis.

Fibre dense networks have become absolutely critical for both digital inclusion and advanced use cases. Service providers across the globe want to take more fibre, faster to their customers. In India, the 5G rollout is in full steam and presents the need for rapid fiberisation. STL is constantly investing in fundamental capabilities and R&D to pack in more capacity and innovation into these optical network builds. The company is driving towards scalable growth in the Optical business and sustainable revenue streams in the Global Services business.

Here are some key performance highlights:

Key financial highlights

STL continued the positive momentum while focusing on prudent capital allocation and profitability. Specifically on the optical business, the company recorded a 78% YoY increase in revenue on the back of customer wins and  better realisations

Commenting about the company's performance, Ankit Agarwal, Managing Director, STLsaid, "Our performance this quarter has been strong. Sharp focus on cash and profitability, and calibrated exits from sub-scale businesses have poised us for long-term growth. I am excited about the market momentum and the pace of customer wins in our key markets. As we look ahead, I see technology innovation and R&D playing a pivotal role in our journey to become one of the top 3 optical players in the world. Quarter four and beyond, we will continue to prioritise growth areas, optimise our capital structure, and execute with discipline.

About STL - Sterlite Technologies Ltd

STL is a leading global optical and digital solutions company providing advanced offerings to build 5G, Rural, FTTx, Enterprise and Data Centre networks. The company, driven by its purpose of 'Transforming Billions of Lives by Connecting the World', designs and manufactures in 4 continents with customers in more than 100 countries. Telecom operators, cloud companies, citizen networks, and large enterprises recognize and rely on STL for advanced capabilities in Optical Connectivity, Global Services, and Digital and Technology solutions to build ubiquitous and future-ready digital networks. STL's business goals are driven by customer-centricity, R&D and sustainability.

Championing sustainable manufacturing, the company has committed to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030.  With top talent from 30+ nationalities, STL has earned numerous 'Great Place to Work' awards and been voted as the 'Best Organisation for Women'. Read more, Contact us. stl.tech | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube

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