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Exhibit 99.1
EPAM Reports Results for Second Quarter 2017

Second quarter revenues of $349.0 million, up 23.0% year-over-year
GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.68 for the second quarter
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.80 for the second quarter

Newtown, PA — August 3, 2017 — EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM), a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and software development services, today announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2017.

“Our Q2 results underscore the strong demand we continue to see for our high-value digital business solutions,” said Arkadiy Dobkin, CEO & President, EPAM. “The combination of our core engineering, digital design expertise and our expanding consultative capabilities reinforces our leadership position, making us an ideal partner for clients facing disruption.”

Second Quarter 2017 Highlights
Revenues increased to $349.0 million, a year-over-year increase of $65.1 million, or 23.0%. Stronger than expected revenue performance in the second quarter was driven by favorable movements in exchange rates and stronger revenue production;
In constant currency, revenue was up 23.7% year-over-year;
GAAP income from operations was $40.7 million, an increase of $8.6 million or 26.8% compared to $32.1 million in the second quarter of 2016;
Non-GAAP income from operations was $55.8 million, an increase of $8.2 million, or 17.2%, compared to $47.6 million in the second quarter of 2016;
Diluted earnings per share (EPS) on a GAAP basis was $0.68, an increase from $0.46 in the second quarter of 2016;
Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.80, an increase from $0.71 in the second quarter of 2016 based on a weighted average share count of 54.8 million fully diluted shares outstanding.
Cash Flow from Operations
Cash from operations was $59.1 million for the first half of 2017, up from $49.4 million for the first half of 2016;
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $443.5 million as of June 30, 2017, an increase of $81.5 million or 22.5% from $362.0 million as of December 31, 2016.
Other Metrics
Total headcount was 23,233 as of June 30, 2017, an increase of 11.9% from 20,761 as of June 30, 2016;
Total number of delivery professionals was 20,414 as of June 30, 2017, an increase of 12.1% from 18,206 as of June 30, 2016.






2017 Outlook - Full Year and Third Quarter
Full Year
Revenue growth for fiscal 2017 will now be at least 23%, after reflecting an updated foreign exchange assumption of an estimated 0% for currency headwinds. We expect constant currency growth will continue to be at least 23%.
We expect GAAP income from operations to now be in the range of 12% to 13% of revenue and non-GAAP income from operations to now be in the range of 16% to 17% of revenue.
We now expect our GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately 16% and non-GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately 22%. This reflects the adoption of the accounting pronouncement related to stock based compensation effective January 1st 2017.
For earnings per share:
We now expect GAAP diluted EPS will be at least $2.57 for the full year driven primarily by a lower effective tax rate attributable to greater than expected excess income tax benefit from stock-based compensation; and
Non-GAAP diluted EPS will now be at least $3.29 for the full year based on an expected weighted average share count of 55.2 million fully diluted shares outstanding. The updated Non-GAAP EPS reflects greater than expected employee stock option exercises driving both higher total share count and greater payroll tax expense.
Third Quarter
Revenues will be at least $367 million for the third quarter, reflecting a year-over-year growth rate of at least 23% after estimating 1% for currency tailwinds, meaning expected constant currency growth will be at least 22%.
For the third quarter, we expect GAAP income from operations to be in the range of 11.5% to 12.5% of revenue and non-GAAP income from operations to be in the range of 15.5% to 16.5% of revenue.
We expect our GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately 16.5% and non-GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately 22%.
We expect GAAP diluted EPS will be at least $0.68 for the quarter, and non-GAAP diluted EPS will be at least $0.84 for the quarter based on an expected weighted average share count of 55.6 million fully diluted shares outstanding.
Conference Call Information
EPAM will host a conference call to discuss results on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The live conference call will be available by dialing +1 (877) 407-0784 or +1 (201) 689-8560 (outside of the U.S.).  A webcast of the conference call can be accessed at the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://investors.epam.com. A replay will be available approximately one hour after the call by dialing +1 (844) 512-2921 or +1 (412) 317-6671 (outside of the U.S.) and entering the conference ID 13663873. The replay will be available until August 17, 2017.

About EPAM Systems
Since 1993, EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM), has leveraged its core engineering expertise to become a leading global product development and digital platform engineering services company. Through its “Engineering DNA” and innovative strategy, consulting, and design capabilities, EPAM works in collaboration with its customers to deliver innovative solutions that turn complex business challenges into real business opportunities. EPAM’s global teams serve customers in over 25 countries across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. EPAM is a recognized market leader among independent research agencies and was ranked #12 in FORBES 25 Fastest Growing Public Tech Companies, as a top information technology services company on FORTUNE’S 100 Fastest Growing Companies, and as a top UK Digital Design & Build Agency.
For more information, please visit http://www.epam.com/ and follow us on Twitter (@EPAMSYSTEMS) and LinkedIn​.






Non-GAAP Financial Measures
EPAM supplements results reported in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, referred to as GAAP, with non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes these measures help illustrate underlying trends in EPAM’s business and uses the measures to establish budgets and operational goals, communicated internally and externally, for managing EPAM’s business and evaluating its performance. Management also believes these measures help investors compare EPAM’s operating performance with its results in prior periods. EPAM anticipates that it will continue to report both GAAP and certain non-GAAP financial measures in its financial results, including non-GAAP results that exclude stock-based compensation expense, write-offs and recoveries, amortization of purchased intangible assets, goodwill impairment, legal settlements, foreign exchange gains and losses, acquisition-related costs, and the related effect on taxes. Management may also compare operating results on a basis of “constant currency”, which is also a non-GAAP financial measure. This measure excludes the effect of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations by translating the current period revenues and expenses into U.S. dollars at the weighted average exchange rates of the prior period of comparison. Because EPAM’s reported non-GAAP financial measures are not calculated according to GAAP, these measures are not comparable to GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly described non-GAAP measures reported by other companies within EPAM’s industry. Consequently, EPAM’s non-GAAP financial measures should not be evaluated in isolation or supplant comparable GAAP measures, but, rather, should be considered together with the information in EPAM’s consolidated financial statements, which are prepared according to GAAP.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes statements which may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the accuracy of which are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied include general economic conditions and the factors discussed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. EPAM undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities law.

Contact:
EPAM Systems, Inc.
David Straube, Senior Director, Investor Relations
Phone: +1-267-759-9000 x59419
Fax: +1-267-759-8989
david_straube@epam.com







EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(US Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Revenues
$
348,977

 
$
283,832

 
$
673,628

 
$
548,314

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)
220,132

 
180,782

 
427,862

 
348,163

Selling, general and administrative expenses
80,419

 
64,241

 
158,872

 
125,735

Depreciation and amortization expense
7,020

 
6,123

 
13,692

 
11,225

Other operating expenses, net
724

 
606

 
1,554

 
780

Income from operations
40,682

 
32,080

 
71,648

 
62,411

Interest and other income, net
802

 
1,138

 
1,386

 
2,349

Foreign exchange gain (loss)
1,562

 
(2,295
)
 
(1,393
)
 
(3,585
)
Income before provision for income taxes
43,046

 
30,923

 
71,641

 
61,175

Provision for income taxes
5,687

 
6,493

 
10,641

 
12,846

Net income
$
37,359

 
$
24,430

 
$
61,000

 
$
48,329

Foreign currency translation adjustments
4,551

 
(2,386
)
 
10,937

 
2,313

Comprehensive income
$
41,910

 
$
22,044

 
$
71,937

 
$
50,642

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.72

 
$
0.49

 
$
1.19

 
$
0.97

Diluted
$
0.68

 
$
0.46

 
$
1.12

 
$
0.92

Shares used in calculation of net income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
51,899

 
50,211

 
51,431

 
49,688

Diluted
54,848

 
53,271

 
54,371

 
52,803































EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(US Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 
As of  
 June 30, 
 2017
 
As of  
 December 31, 
 2016
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
443,501

 
$
362,025

Restricted cash
2,638

 
2,400

Time deposits
403

 
403

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,419 and $1,434, respectively
208,273

 
199,982

Unbilled revenues
107,858

 
63,325

Prepaid and other current assets, net of allowance of $292 and $644, respectively
23,275

 
15,690

Employee loans, net of allowance of $0 and $0, respectively
2,533

 
2,726

Total current assets
788,481

 
646,551

Property and equipment, net
77,115

 
73,616

Restricted cash
277

 
239

Employee loans, net of allowance of $0 and $0, respectively
2,705

 
3,252

Intangible assets, net
49,998

 
51,260

Goodwill
116,239

 
109,289

Deferred tax assets
33,022

 
31,005

Other long-term assets, net of allowance of $138 and $132, respectively
11,546

 
10,599

Total assets
$
1,079,383

 
$
925,811

 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
4,253

 
$
3,213

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
47,822

 
49,895

Due to employees
41,312

 
32,203

Deferred compensation due to employees
1,172

 
5,900

Taxes payable
35,661

 
25,008

Total current liabilities
130,220

 
116,219

Long-term debt
25,033

 
25,048

Other long-term liabilities
4,424

 
3,132

Total liabilities
159,677

 
144,399

Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity
 

 
 

Common stock, $0.001 par value; 160,000,000 authorized; 52,476,671 and 51,117,422 shares issued, 52,456,936 and 51,097,687 shares outstanding at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
51

 
50

Additional paid-in capital
439,523

 
374,907

Retained earnings
507,060

 
444,320

Treasury stock
(177
)
 
(177
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(26,751
)
 
(37,688
)
Total stockholders’ equity
919,706

 
781,412

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
1,079,383

 
$
925,811






EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Comparable GAAP Financial Measures
(US Dollars in thousands, except percent and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
GAAP
 
Adjustments
 
Non-GAAP
 
GAAP
 
Adjustments
 
Non-GAAP
Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)(1)
$
220,132

 
$
(4,189
)
 
$
215,943

 
$
427,862

 
$
(9,539
)
 
$
418,323

Selling, general and administrative expenses(2)
$
80,419

 
$
(9,068
)
 
$
71,351

 
$
158,872

 
$
(20,062
)
 
$
138,810

Income from operations(3)
$
40,682

 
$
15,145

 
$
55,827

 
$
71,648

 
$
33,438

 
$
105,086

Operating margin
11.7
%
 
4.3
%
 
16.0
%
 
10.6
%
 
5.0
%
 
15.6
%
Net income(4)
$
37,359

 
$
6,425

 
$
43,784

 
$
61,000

 
$
21,706

 
$
82,706

Diluted earnings per share(5)
$
0.68

 
 
 
$
0.80

 
$
1.12

 
 
 
$
1.52


 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
GAAP
 
Adjustments
 
Non-GAAP
 
GAAP
 
Adjustments
 
Non-GAAP
Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)(1)
$
180,782

 
$
(4,438
)
 
$
176,344

 
$
348,163

 
$
(8,082
)
 
$
340,081

Selling, general and administrative expenses(2)
$
64,241

 
$
(8,599
)
 
$
55,642

 
$
125,735

 
$
(15,919
)
 
$
109,816

Income from operations(3)
$
32,080

 
$
15,558

 
$
47,638

 
$
62,411

 
$
28,215

 
$
90,626

Operating margin
11.3
%
 
5.5
%
 
16.8
%
 
11.4
%
 
5.1
%
 
16.5
%
Net income(4)
$
24,430

 
$
13,501

 
$
37,931

 
$
48,329

 
$
24,312

 
$
72,641

Diluted earnings per share(5)
$
0.46

 
 
 
$
0.71

 
$
0.92

 
 
 
$
1.38


Items (1) through (4) above are detailed in the table below with the specific cross-reference noted in the appropriate item.

 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Stock-based compensation expenses - non-acquisition related
$
4,189

 
$
4,438

 
$
9,539

 
$
8,082

Total adjustments to GAAP cost of revenues(1)
4,189

 
4,438

 
9,539

 
8,082

Stock-based compensation expenses - acquisition related
3,277

 
2,970

 
7,851

 
5,980

Stock-based compensation expenses - all other
5,461

 
5,322

 
11,313

 
9,632

Other acquisition-related expenses
330

 
307

 
898

 
307

Total adjustments to GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses(2)
9,068

 
8,599

 
20,062

 
15,919

Amortization of purchased intangible assets
1,888

 
2,521

 
3,837

 
4,214

Total adjustments to GAAP income from operations(3)
$
15,145

 
$
15,558

 
$
33,438

 
$
28,215

Foreign exchange (gain) loss
(1,562
)
 
2,295

 
1,393

 
3,585

Provision for income taxes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments
(3,020
)
 
(4,352
)
 
(7,293
)
 
(7,488
)
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation (a)
(4,138
)
 

 
(5,832
)
 

Total adjustments to GAAP net income(4)
$
6,425

 
$
13,501

 
$
21,706

 
$
24,312


 
(a) Effective January 1, 2017 with the adoption of ASU 2016-09, the Company is prospectively presenting excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation in the Provision for income taxes. Prior to January 1, 2017, the Company recorded these benefits in Additional paid-in-capital.
(5)
There were no adjustments to GAAP average diluted common shares outstanding during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.





EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliations of Revenue Growth to Constant Currency Revenue Growth
(in percent)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30, 2017
 
Six Months Ended 
 June 30, 2017
Revenue growth at constant currency(6)
23.7
 %
 
23.8
 %
Foreign exchange rates impact
(0.7
)%
 
(0.9
)%
Revenue growth as reported
23.0
 %
 
22.9
 %

(6)
Constant currency revenue results are calculated by translating current period revenue in local currency into U.S. dollars at the weighted average exchange rates of the comparable prior period.








EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliations of Guidance Non-GAAP Measures to Comparable GAAP Measures
(in percent, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

The below guidance constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws and is based on a number of assumptions that are subject to change and many of which are outside the control of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from the Company’s expectations depending on factors discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share is presented in the table below:
 
Third Quarter 2017
 
Full Year
2017
GAAP diluted earnings per share (at least)
$
0.68

 
$
2.57

Stock-based compensation expenses
0.20

 
0.92

Included in cost of revenues
0.07

 
0.30

Included in selling, general and administrative expenses
0.13

 
0.62

Other acquisition related expenses

 
0.02

Amortization of purchased intangible assets
0.03

 
0.14

Foreign exchange loss
0.04

 
0.10

Provision for income taxes:
 
 
 
    Tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments
(0.07
)
 
(0.27
)
     Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation (a)
(0.04
)
 
(0.19
)
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (at least)
$
0.84

 
$
3.29

 
(a) Effective January 1, 2017 with the adoption of ASU 2016-09, the Company is prospectively presenting excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation in the Provision for income taxes. Prior to January 1, 2017, the Company recorded these benefits in Additional paid-in-capital.

Reconciliation of projected revenue growth in constant currency is presented in the table below:
 
Third Quarter 2017
 
Full Year
2017
Revenue growth at constant currency (at least)(7)
22.0
%
 
23.0
%
Foreign exchange rates impact
1.0
%
 
0.0
%
Revenue growth (at least)
23.0
%
 
23.0
%

(7)
Constant currency revenue results are calculated by translating current period projected revenue in local currency into U.S. dollars at the weighted average exchange rates of the comparable prior period.