Fourth Quarter 2013: the real value of SAP.

In our trade, it is vital to remain open, visionary and objective. This time Connectikpeople.co has another opportunity to talk about SAP following the release of its Fourth Quarter 2013 results.

In this momentum, Connectikpeople.co is excited to observe that, SAP customer-focused innovation strategy is progressively a winning approach. The company transition to the cloud is efficient and HANA platform and SAP Cloud bring pride

within the company.

Other highlights captured by Connectikpeople.co include:  

·        Full year non-IFRS software and cloud subscription revenue increased 10% at constant currencies (5% at actual currencies to €5.3 billion),

·         Non-IFRS software and software-related service revenue grew 11% at constant currencies (6% at actual currencies to €14.0 billion),

·         Non-IFRS total revenue grew 8% at constant currencies (4% at actual currencies to €16.9 billion).

Finally Connectikpeople.co recalls that, 2013 revenue and profit figures include the revenue and, profits from Ariba, SuccessFactors and from August 1 onwards, hybris. The comparative numbers for 2012 do not include SuccessFactors until February 21, 2012, Ariba until October 1, 2012.The hybris acquisition closed on August 1, 2013.

For a more detailed description of all of SAP’s non-IFRS measures and their limitations as well as their constant currency and free cash flow figures, you can see Explanation of Non-IFRS Measures online.