First Quarter 2024
Earnings Presentation
May 15, 2024
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Forward-Looking Statements
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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe the following non-GAAP measures are useful in evaluating our operational performance. We use the following non-GAAP financial information to evaluate our ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that non-GAAP financial information, when taken collectively, may be helpful to investors in assessing our operating performance.
"EBITDA" is defined as net income (loss) before interest expense or interest income, income tax expense or benefit, and depreciation and amortization. "Adjusted EBITDA" is defined as EBITDA adjusted for unusual and other significant items that management views as distorting the operating results from period to period. Adjusted EBITDA margin represents adjusted EBITDA calculated as a percentage of revenue. Such adjustments may include stock-based compensation, integration and acquisition-related charges, tangible and intangible asset impairment charges, certain contingent liability reversals, transformation, and foreign currency transaction gains and losses. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are intended as supplemental measures of our performance that are neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, GAAP. We believe that the use of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing the Company's financial measures with those of comparable companies, which may present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors. However, you should be aware that when evaluating EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin we may incur future expenses similar to those excluded when calculating these measures. In addition, our presentation of these measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Our computation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures computed by other companies, because all companies may not calculate Adjusted EBITDA in the same fashion.
Because of these limitations, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin on a supplemental basis.
You should review the reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin below and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.
We have not provided the forward-looking GAAP equivalents for the forward-lookingnon-GAAP financial measures Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin or a GAAP reconciliation as a result of the uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, reconciling items including but not limited to stock-based compensation expense, foreign currency loss or gain and acquisition and integration-related expenses. Accordingly, a reconciliation of this non-GAAP guidance metric to its corresponding GAAP equivalents is not available without unreasonable effort. However, it is important to note that material changes to reconciling items could have a significant effect on future GAAP results and, as such, we also believe that any reconciliations provided would imply a degree of precision that could be confusing or misleading to investors.
Use of Projections
This presentation also contains certain financial forecasts of KORE. KORE's independent auditors have not studied, reviewed, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to the projections for the purpose of their inclusion in this presentation, and accordingly, neither of them has expressed an opinion or provided any other form of assurance with respect thereto for the purpose of this presentation. These projections are for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as being necessarily indicative of future results. The assumptions and estimates underlying the prospective financial information are inherently uncertain and are subject to a wide variety of significant business, economic and competitive risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the prospective financial information. Projections are inherently uncertain due to a number of factors outside of KORE's control. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the prospective results are indicative of future performance of KORE or that actual results will not differ materially from those presented in the prospective financial information. Inclusion of the prospective financial information in this presentation should not be regarded as a representation by any person that the results contained in the prospective financial information will be achieved.
Objectives of Our Earnings Call
Initial | Provide financial | Answer analyst |
Observations | performance | and investor |
overview and | questions | |
key metrics |
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Initial Observations
Strong customer relationships and focus on driving organic revenue growth
Our customers realize our value, but they want more from us and we have tremendous opportunity to expand our share of wallet doing more to drive their success
Early days but evaluating opportunities to drive further operational improvements
Our employees have raised many opportunities to continue to improve the way we operate to increase speed, quality and strengthen our leadership position
Well positioned to win
We have an impressive team and the best products and are very well positioned to win in the IoT space.
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Financial Highlights
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Variances | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | Increase / (Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue (In millions USD) | % | % | Amount | % | ||||||||||||||||||
IoT Connectivity | $57.9 | 76% | $43.5 | 70% | $14.4 | 33% | ||||||||||||||||
IoT Solutions | $18.1 | 24% | $22.4 | 30% | ($4.3) | -19% | ||||||||||||||||
Total revenue | $76.0 | 100% | $66.0 | 100% | $10.0 | 15% | ||||||||||||||||
Margin % (excluding depreciation and | Percentage points | |||||||||||||||||||||
amortization) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
IoT Connectivity | 60.8% | 65.3% | (4.5) pts. | |||||||||||||||||||
IoT Solutions | 36.3% | 32.0% | 4.3 | pts. | ||||||||||||||||||
Overall Margin % | 55.0% | 54.0% | 1.0 | pts. | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Connections | Amount | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Period End Connections | 18.3 | 15.1 | 3.2 | 21% | ||||||||||||||||||
Average Connections for Period | 18.1 | 15.1 | 3.0 | 20% | ||||||||||||||||||
DBNER | Percentage points | |||||||||||||||||||||
DBNER1 | 94% | 107% | (13.0) pts. | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted DBNER2 | 99% | 126% | (27.0) pts. |
- DBNER is calculated by dividing trailing twelve-month revenue by prior year trailing twelve-month revenue for the same customer cohort in both periods. Excludes revenue from both non go-forward customers, and new customers that started generating revenue after the end of the base period
- Adjusted DBNER excludes our largest customer
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2024 | 2023 | ||
(In millions USD) | |||
Total Revenue | $76.0 | $66.0 | |
Operating Expense | $49.1 | $44.3 | |
Operating Loss | ($7.4) | ($8.7) | |
Net Loss | ($17.6) | ($18.5) | |
Adj. EBITDA | $14.8 | $13.3 | |
Adj. EBITDA Margin (%) | 19.4% | 20.2% | |
Net Cash Provided By/(Used In) Operating Activities | $1.9 | $1.9 | |
Net Cash (Used In) Investing Activities | ($4.7) | ($4.8) | |
Net Cash Provided By/(Used In) Financing Activities | ($1.2) | ($1.3) | |
Cash at the end of the Period | * | $23.0 | $30.6 |
* Excludes restricted cash
Variances
Increase / (Decrease)
Amount %
$10.0 15.2%
$4.8 10.8%
$1.3 -14.9%
$0.9-4.9%
$1.4 10.7%
(0.8) pts.
$0.00.0%
$0.1-2.1%
$0.1-8.3%
($7.6) -33.0 %
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Global Sales Pipeline as of March 31, 2024
Qualification & Technical Evaluation Stage
Proposal Stage
Total
Contract Signed Stage
1,190 Opportunities
$422 million TCV
Beta Site Stage
Closed Won
Total Closed Won
$52 million TCV
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Key Business Successes
1. Providing full Connectivity as a Service (CaaS) in Telematics
KORE secured an agreement through one of our channel partners, capturing 100% wallet share with one of the world's leading telematics providers. KORE's ability to deliver a seamless,
global solution was crucial in securing this agreement. Estimated TCV is $8.7mm
3. New market and use case entry
KORE secured an agreement in a new market and a new use case focused on communication between coaches and player for both in game and practice environments. KORE provides connectivity leveraging the SuperSIM® offering. Estimated TCV is $1.6mm
2. Cross-Selling IoT Solutions with the KORE One-Stop-Shop
KORE continues to progress in the launch preparation of the large CHTS opportunity mentioned in the last earnings call. Project launch is anticipated later this calendar year. Estimated TCV is $25.8mm
4. International Opportunities
KORE secured a win with a Global IoT Product and Development Company specializing in the design of custom embedded systems. This includes OmniSIM Reach for a deployment of KORE's global connectivity. Estimated TCV is $1mm
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Summary Q1 2024 Messages and Full Year 2024 Outlook
Double-digit IoT | Added $52 million | Increased sales | Increased focus | Clear visibility to |
Connectivity | of Closed Won TCV | momentum with | on cost discipline | double-digit |
growth to accelerate | in the quarter, a | streamlined sales | in 2024, resulting in | adjusted EBITDA |
in 2024 driving full- | company record | structure and | margin expansion | from increased sales |
year guidance | improved macro | and profit focus |
Well Positioned for Continued Growth
$300mm-305mm | $64mm-66mm |
2024 Revenue | 2024 Targeted |
Outlook | Adjusted EBITDA |
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