Performance Highlights for Q2 2024:
- Revenue of
$143.9 million (ZAR 2.7 billion )1 in Q2 2024, compared to$136.1 million (ZAR 2.4 billion )1 for the second quarter endedDecember 31, 2022 (“Q2 2023”). In South African Rand (“ZAR”), revenue grew 13%. - Operating income of
$2.3 million (ZAR 42.5 million ) for the quarter, compares to an operating loss of$2.2 million (ZAR 38.4 million ) in Q2 2023, driven by successful execution against our strategy and growth in the Consumer and Merchant Divisions. Operating income for Q2 2024, includes a$1.0 million (ZAR 17.6 million ) non-cash gain related to the release of a foreign currency translation reserve upon liquidation of a dormant subsidiary. - Net loss continued to narrow, at
$2.7 million (ZAR 50.8 million )1. This compares to a net loss of$6.6 million (ZAR 116.5 million )1 in Q2 2023 and represents a 56% improvement in ZAR. - Group Adjusted EBITDA, of
$9.6 million (ZAR 180.5 million )1 exceeded the upper end of Q2 2024 guidance, representing an improvement of 38% in ZAR compared to the Q2 2023 Group Adjusted EBITDA of$7.4 million (ZAR 130.4 million )1. See Attachment B for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure. - The Merchant Division reported revenue
$127.9 million (R2.4 billion), an increase of 13% in ZAR, compared to$120.6 million (ZAR 2.1 billion ). Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased to$8.7 million (ZAR 162.9 million ) for the quarter, a 2% increase in ZAR compared to Q2 2023. Year-on-year comparatives for revenue and Segment Adjusted EBITDA are impacted by a very strong comparative quarter in Q2 2023, primarily due to performance in our NUETS business, which is influenced by client capex cycles. - The Consumer Division reported Segment Adjusted EBITDA of
$2.9 million (ZAR 55.2 million )1 in Q2 2024, a 445% increase in ZAR, compared to$0.6 million (ZAR 10.1 million ) in Q2 2023. Strategic initiatives to grow the Consumer Division are yielding positive results with revenue increasing 16% year-on-year in ZAR to$16.7 million (ZAR 313 million ), off a reduced cost base. - The Net debt to Group Adjusted EBITDA2 ratio improved to 2.7 times, compared to 3.6 times in Q2 2023, driven by debt reduction and growth in Group Adjusted EBITDA.
- Guidance for fiscal 2024 re-affirmed.
Outgoing Lesaka Group CEO
The progress
(1) Average exchange rates applicable for the quarter:
(2) Non-GAAP measure. Net Debt to EBITDA ratio is calculated as net debt at specific date divided by Annualized Group Adjusted EBITDA.
Summary Financial Metrics
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(All figures in USD ‘000s except per share data) | USD ‘000’s (except per share data) | % change in USD | % change in ZAR | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | 143,893 | 136,068 | 136,089 | 6% | 6% | 13% | 6% | ||||||||||||||
GAAP operating income (loss) | 2,273 | (2,192) | 228 | nm | 897% | nm | 897% | ||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to | (2,707) | (6,649) | (5,651) | (59%) | (52%) | (57%) | (52%) | ||||||||||||||
GAAP loss per share ($) | (0.04) | (0.11) | (0.09) | (60%) | (52%) | (57%) | (52%) | ||||||||||||||
Group Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 9,630 | 7,442 | 8,719 | 29% | 10% | 38% | 10% | ||||||||||||||
Fundamental earnings (loss) per share ($)(1) | 0.01 | (0.01) | - | nm | Nm | nm | nm | ||||||||||||||
Fully-diluted weighted average shares (‘000’s) | 63,805 | 62,763 | 63,805 | 2% | - | n/a | n/a | ||||||||||||||
Average period USD / ZAR exchange rate | 18.71 | 17.52 | 18.71 | 7% | 0% | n/a | n/a | ||||||||||||||
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Revenue | 279,982 | 260,854 | 7% | 16% | ||||||||
GAAP operating income (loss) | 2,501 | (6,863) | nm | nm | ||||||||
Net loss attributable to | (8,358) | (17,345) | (52%) | (48%) | ||||||||
GAAP loss per share ($) | (0.13) | (0.28) | (52%) | (48%) | ||||||||
Group Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 18,349 | 11,641 | 58% | 71% | ||||||||
Fundamental earnings (loss) per share ($)(1) | 0.01 | (0.09) | nm | nm | ||||||||
Fully-diluted weighted average shares (‘000’s) | 63,134 | 62,498 | 1% | n/a | ||||||||
Average period USD / ZAR exchange rate | 18.71 | 17.25 | 8% | n/a | ||||||||
(1) Group Adjusted EBITDA, fundamental earnings (loss) and fundamental earnings (loss) per share are non-GAAP measures and are described below under “Use of Non-GAAP Measures—Group Adjusted EBITDA, and —Fundamental net earnings (loss) and fundamental earnings (loss) per share.” See Attachment B for a reconciliation of GAAP net loss attributable to
Factors Impacting Comparability of Q2 2024 and Q2 2023 Results
- Higher revenue: Our revenues increased 13% in ZAR, primarily due to an increase in low margin prepaid airtime sales and other value-added services, as well as higher transaction, insurance and lending revenues, which was partially offset by lower hardware sales revenue in our POS hardware distribution business given the lumpy nature of bulk sales;
- Operating income generated: Operating profitability was achieved following years of operating losses as a result of the various cost reduction initiatives in Consumer implemented in prior periods as well as the contribution from Connect;
- Higher net interest charge: The net interest charge increased to
$4.4 million (ZAR 81.2 million ) from$4.0 million (ZAR 70.0 million ) primarily due to higher interest rates; and - Foreign exchange movements: The
U.S. dollar was 7% stronger against the ZAR during Q2 2024 compared to the prior period, which adversely impacted ourU.S. dollar reported results.
Results of Operations by Segment and Liquidity
Our chief operating decision maker is our Group Chief Executive Officer and he evaluates segment performance based on segment earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), adjusted for items mentioned in the next sentence (“Segment Adjusted EBITDA”). We do not allocate once-off items, stock-based compensation charges, certain lease charges, depreciation and amortization, impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets, other items (including gains or losses on disposal of investments, fair value adjustments to equity securities, fair value adjustments to currency options), interest income, interest expense, income tax expense or loss from equity-accounted investments to our reportable segments. See Attachment B for a reconciliation of GAAP net income before tax to Group Adjusted EBITDA.
Merchant
Merchant Division revenue was
Consumer
Consumer Division revenue was
Group costs
Our group costs primarily include employee related costs in relation to employees specifically hired for group roles and costs related directly to managing the US-listed entity; expenditures related to compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; non-employee directors’ fees; legal fees; group and US-listed related audit fees; and directors’ and officers’ insurance premiums. Our group costs for fiscal 2024 decreased compared with the prior period due to lower external audit, legal and consulting fees and lower provision for executive bonuses, which was partially offset by higher employee costs.
Cash flow and liquidity
As of
Outlook for the Third Quarter 2024 (“Q3 2024”) and Full Fiscal Year 2024 (“FY 2024”)
While we report our financial results in USD, we measure our operating performance in ZAR, and as such we provide our guidance accordingly.
For Q3 2024, the quarter ending
- Revenue between
ZAR 2.7 billion andZAR 2.8 billion . - Group Adjusted EBITDA between
ZAR 170 million andZAR 190 million .
We re-affirm our outlook for FY 2024, the year ending
- Revenue between
ZAR 10.7 billion andZAR 11.7 billion . - Group Adjusted EBITDA between
ZAR 680 million andZAR 740 million .
Our outlook provided does not include the impact of the acquisition of Touchsides or any mergers and acquisitions that we conclude.
Management has provided its outlook regarding Group Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure and excludes certain charges. Management has not reconciled this non-GAAP financial measure to the corresponding GAAP financial measure because guidance for the various reconciling items is not provided. Management is unable to provide guidance for these reconciling items because they cannot determine their probable significance, as certain items are outside of the company's control and cannot be reasonably predicted since these items could vary significantly from period to period. Accordingly, reconciliations to the corresponding GAAP financial measure is not available without unreasonable effort.
Earnings Presentation for Q2 2024 Results
Our earnings presentation for Q2 2024 will be posted to the Investor Relations page of our website prior to our earnings call.
Webcast and Conference Call
Webcast Details
- Link to access the results webcast: https://bit.ly/3NNYu2I
- Webcast ID: 986 4107 6448
Participants using the webcast will be able to ask questions by raising their hand and then asking the question “live.”
- US Toll-Free: +1 346 248 7799
- South
Africa Toll-Free : + 27 21 426 8190
Participants using the conference call dial-in will be unable to ask questions.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Non-GAAP Measures
Group Adjusted EBITDA is net loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for non-operational transactions (including loss on disposal of equity-accounted investments), loss from equity-accounted investments, stock-based compensation charges, lease adjustments and once-off items. Lease adjustments reflect lease charges and once-off items represents non-recurring expense items, including costs related to acquisitions and transactions consummated or ultimately not pursued. Group Adjusted EBITDA margin is Group Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue.
Fundamental net earnings (loss) and fundamental earnings (loss) per share
Fundamental net earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share is GAAP net loss and loss per share adjusted for the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (net of deferred taxes), stock-based compensation charges, and unusual non-recurring items, including costs related to acquisitions and transactions consummated or ultimately not pursued.
Fundamental net earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share for fiscal 2024 also includes an impairment loss related to an equity-accounted investment, unrealized currency loss related to our non-core business which we are in the process of winding down and a reversal of allowance for doubtful loan receivable. Fundamental net loss and loss per share for fiscal 2023 also includes a net gain on disposal of equity-accounted investments, unrealized currency loss related to our non-core business which we are in the process of winding down and an impairment loss related to an equity-accounted investment.
Management believes that the Group Adjusted EBITDA, fundamental net earnings (loss) and fundamental earnings (loss) per share metrics enhance its own evaluation, as well as an investor’s understanding, of our financial performance. Attachment B presents the reconciliation between GAAP net loss attributable to
Headline (loss) earnings per share (“H(L)EPS”)
The inclusion of H(L)EPS in this press release is a requirement of our listing on the JSE. H(L)EPS basic and diluted is calculated using net (loss) income which has been determined based on GAAP. Accordingly, this may differ to the headline (loss) earnings per share calculation of other companies listed on the JSE as these companies may report their financial results under a different financial reporting framework, including but not limited to, International Financial Reporting Standards.
H(L)EPS basic and diluted is calculated as GAAP net (loss) income adjusted for the impairment losses related to our equity-accounted investments and (profit) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment. Attachment C presents the reconciliation between our net (loss) income used to calculate (loss) earnings per share basic and diluted and H(L)EPS basic and diluted and the calculation of the denominator for headline diluted (loss) earnings per share.
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REVENUE | $ | 143,893 | $ | 136,068 | $ | 279,982 | $ | 260,854 | ||||||||||||||
EXPENSE | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of goods sold, IT processing, servicing and support | 114,266 | 108,824 | 221,756 | 209,352 | ||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administration | 21,541 | 23,517 | 44,056 | 46,448 | ||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 5,813 | 5,919 | 11,669 | 11,917 | ||||||||||||||||||
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) | 2,273 | (2,192 | ) | 2,501 | (6,863 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
REVERSAL OF ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL EMI LOAN RECEIVABLE | - | - | 250 | - | ||||||||||||||||||
(LOSS) GAIN ON DISPOSAL OF EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENT | - | (112 | ) | - | 136 | |||||||||||||||||
INTEREST INCOME | 485 | 389 | 934 | 800 | ||||||||||||||||||
INTEREST EXPENSE | 4,822 | 4,388 | 9,731 | 8,424 | ||||||||||||||||||
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE | (2,064 | ) | (6,303 | ) | (6,046 | ) | (14,351 | ) | ||||||||||||||
INCOME TAX EXPENSE | 686 | 364 | 950 | 395 | ||||||||||||||||||
NET LOSS BEFORE EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS | (2,750 | ) | (6,667 | ) | (6,996 | ) | (14,746 | ) | ||||||||||||||
EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS | 43 | 18 | (1,362 | ) | (2,599 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO LESAKA | $ | (2,707 | ) | $ | (6,649 | ) | $ | (8,358 | ) | $ | (17,345 | ) | ||||||||||
Net loss per share, in | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic loss attributable to | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | (0.28 | ) | ||||||||||
Diluted loss attributable to | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | (0.28 | ) | ||||||||||
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ASSETS | ||||||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 44,316 | $ | 35,499 | ||||||||
Restricted cash | 23,522 | 23,133 | ||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of - December: | 41,114 | 25,665 | ||||||||||
Finance loans receivable, net of allowance of - December: | 39,056 | 36,744 | ||||||||||
Inventory | 27,622 | 27,337 | ||||||||||
Total current assets before settlement assets | 175,630 | 148,378 | ||||||||||
Settlement assets | 26,974 | 15,258 | ||||||||||
Total current assets | 202,604 | 163,636 | ||||||||||
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of - December: | 28,340 | 27,447 | ||||||||||
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE | 5,649 | 4,731 | ||||||||||
EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS | 161 | 3,171 | ||||||||||
137,666 | 133,743 | |||||||||||
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization of - December: | 117,953 | 121,597 | ||||||||||
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | 10,256 | 10,315 | ||||||||||
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS, including reinsurance assets | 77,963 | 77,594 | ||||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 580,592 | 542,234 | ||||||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||
Short-term credit facilities for ATM funding | 23,407 | 23,021 | ||||||||||
Short-term credit facilities | 9,291 | 9,025 | ||||||||||
Accounts payable | 18,884 | 12,380 | ||||||||||
Other payables | 45,115 | 36,297 | ||||||||||
Operating lease liability - current | 1,691 | 1,747 | ||||||||||
Current portion of long-term borrowings | 3,429 | 3,663 | ||||||||||
Income taxes payable | 670 | 1,005 | ||||||||||
Total current liabilities before settlement obligations | 102,487 | 87,138 | ||||||||||
Settlement obligations | 26,090 | 14,774 | ||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 128,577 | 101,912 | ||||||||||
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | 45,929 | 46,840 | ||||||||||
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY - LONG TERM | 4,108 | 3,138 | ||||||||||
LONG-TERM BORROWINGS | 139,337 | 129,455 | ||||||||||
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES, including insurance policy liabilities | 2,489 | 1,982 | ||||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 320,440 | 283,327 | ||||||||||
REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK | 79,429 | 79,429 | ||||||||||
EQUITY | ||||||||||||
LESAKA EQUITY: | ||||||||||||
COMMON STOCK | ||||||||||||
Authorized: 200,000,000 with | ||||||||||||
Issued and outstanding shares, net of treasury: December: 64,443,523; June: 63,640,246 | 83 | 83 | ||||||||||
PREFERRED STOCK | ||||||||||||
Authorized shares: 50,000,000 with | ||||||||||||
Issued and outstanding shares, net of treasury: December: -; June: - | - | - | ||||||||||
ADDITIONAL PAID-IN-CAPITAL | 339,149 | 335,696 | ||||||||||
TREASURY SHARES, AT COST: December: 25,295,261; June: 25,244,286 | (288,436 | ) | (288,238 | ) | ||||||||
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | (189,378 | ) | (195,726 | ) | ||||||||
RETAINED EARNINGS | 319,305 | 327,663 | ||||||||||
TOTAL LESAKA EQUITY | 180,723 | 179,478 | ||||||||||
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST | - | - | ||||||||||
TOTAL EQUITY | 180,723 | 179,478 | ||||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 580,592 | $ | 542,234 | ||||||||
(A) Derived from audited consolidated financial statements.
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Net loss | $ | (2,707 | ) | $ | (6,649 | ) | $ | (8,358 | ) | $ | (17,345 | ) | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 5,813 | 5,919 | 11,669 | 11,917 | |||||||||||||
Movement in allowance for doubtful accounts receivable and finance loans receivable | 1,164 | 1,480 | 2,689 | 2,529 | |||||||||||||
Movement in interest payable | (1,573 | ) | 1,436 | 191 | 1,462 | ||||||||||||
Fair value adjustment related to financial liabilities | (836 | ) | 81 | (870 | ) | 144 | |||||||||||
Gain on disposal of equity-accounted investments | - | 112 | - | (136 | ) | ||||||||||||
(Gain) Loss from equity-accounted investments | (43 | ) | (18 | ) | 1,362 | 2,599 | |||||||||||
Reversal of allowance for doubtful loans receivable | - | - | (250 | ) | - | ||||||||||||
Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment | (163 | ) | (113 | ) | (199 | ) | (321 | ) | |||||||||
Facility fee amortized | 89 | 196 | 316 | 445 | |||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation charge | 1,804 | 2,849 | 3,563 | 4,311 | |||||||||||||
Dividends received from equity accounted investments | 54 | - | 54 | 21 | |||||||||||||
Increase in accounts receivable and other receivables | (13,157 | ) | 1,962 | (15,502 | ) | (981 | ) | ||||||||||
Increase in finance loans receivable | (2,889 | ) | (5,230 | ) | (3,377 | ) | (8,811 | ) | |||||||||
Increase in inventory | 985 | (1,193 | ) | 506 | (1,472 | ) | |||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable and other payables | 13,728 | 4,829 | 14,103 | 4,391 | |||||||||||||
Increase in taxes payable | (654 | ) | (513 | ) | (346 | ) | 129 | ||||||||||
Decrease in deferred taxes | (1,032 | ) | (1,728 | ) | (1,594 | ) | (3,122 | ) | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used) in operating activities | 583 | 3,420 | 3,957 | (4,240 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | (2,198 | ) | (3,992 | ) | (5,007 | ) | (8,493 | ) | |||||||||
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | 436 | 345 | 720 | 762 | |||||||||||||
Acquisition of intangible assets | (47 | ) | (120 | ) | (182 | ) | (120 | ) | |||||||||
Proceeds from disposal of equity-accounted investment | 3,508 | 138 | 3,508 | 391 | |||||||||||||
Repayment of loans by equity-accounted investments | 250 | - | 250 | 112 | |||||||||||||
Loan to equity-accounted investment | - | - | - | (112 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net change in settlement assets | (43 | ) | (10,131 | ) | (11,280 | ) | (12,015 | ) | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 1,906 | (13,760 | ) | (11,991 | ) | (19,475 | ) | ||||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from bank overdraft | 69,012 | 167,224 | 128,586 | 313,292 | |||||||||||||
Repayment of bank overdraft | (66,048 | ) | (175,380 | ) | (128,841 | ) | (312,302 | ) | |||||||||
Long-term borrowings utilized | 8,557 | 9,083 | 11,028 | 10,142 | |||||||||||||
Repayment of long-term borrowings | (3,184 | ) | (1,688 | ) | (5,813 | ) | (3,268 | ) | |||||||||
Acquisition of treasury stock | (198 | ) | (108 | ) | (198 | ) | (293 | ) | |||||||||
Proceeds from issue of shares | 2 | 327 | 23 | 333 | |||||||||||||
Guarantee fee | - | (100 | ) | - | (100 | ) | |||||||||||
Net change in settlement obligations | 197 | 9,581 | 10,893 | 11,568 | |||||||||||||
Net cash provided (used in) by financing activities | 8,338 | 8,939 | 15,678 | 19,372 | |||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 2,005 | 4,806 | 1,562 | (3,681 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 12,832 | 3,405 | 9,206 | (8,024 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – beginning of period | 55,006 | 93,371 | 58,632 | 104,800 | |||||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – end of period | $ | 67,838 | $ | 96,776 | $ | 67,838 | $ | 96,776 | |||||||||
Attachment A
Operating segment revenue, operating (loss) income and operating (loss) margin:
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Merchant | $ | 127,870 | $ | 120,634 | $ | 121,361 | 6% | 5% | 13% | 5% | ||||||||||||||||
Consumer | 16,707 | 15,434 | 15,580 | 8% | 7% | 16% | 7% | |||||||||||||||||||
Subtotal: Operating segments | 144,577 | 136,068 | 136,941 | 6% | 6% | 14% | 6% | |||||||||||||||||||
Intersegment eliminations | (684) | - | (852) | nm | (20%) | nm | (20%) | |||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated revenue | $ | 143,893 | $ | 136,068 | $ | 136,089 | 6% | 6% | 13% | 6% | ||||||||||||||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Merchant | $ | 8,693 | $ | 9,120 | $ | 8,061 | (5%) | 8% | 2% | 8% | ||||||||||||||||
Consumer | 2,948 | 578 | 2,480 | 410% | 19% | 445% | 19% | |||||||||||||||||||
Group costs | (2,011) | (2,256) | (1,822) | (11%) | 10% | (5%) | 10% | |||||||||||||||||||
Group Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 9,630 | $ | 7,442 | $ | 8,719 | 29% | 10% | 38% | 10% | ||||||||||||||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA margin (%) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Merchant | 6.8% | 7.6% | 6.6% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Consumer | 17.6% | 3.7% | 15.9% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Group Adjusted EBITDA margin | 6.7% | 5.5% | 6.4% |
(1) – This information shows what the change in these items would have been if the USD/ ZAR exchange rate that prevailed during Q2 2024 also prevailed during Q2 2023 and Q1 2024.
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Revenue: | |||||||||||||||||||
Merchant | $ | 249,231 | $ | 230,416 | 8% | 17% | |||||||||||||
Consumer | 32,287 | 30,438 | 6% | 15% | |||||||||||||||
Subtotal: Operating segments | 281,518 | 260,854 | 8% | 17% | |||||||||||||||
Intersegment eliminations | (1,536) | - | nm | nm | |||||||||||||||
Consolidated revenue | $ | 279,982 | $ | 260,854 | 7% | 16% | |||||||||||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||||||||||||
Merchant | $ | 16,754 | $ | 17,013 | (2%) | 7% | |||||||||||||
Consumer | 5,428 | (816) | nm | nm | |||||||||||||||
Group costs | (3,833) | (4,556) | (16%) | (9%) | |||||||||||||||
Group Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 18,349 | $ | 11,641 | 58% | 71% | |||||||||||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA (loss) margin (%) | |||||||||||||||||||
Merchant | 6.7% | 7.4% | |||||||||||||||||
Consumer | 16.8% | (2.7%) | |||||||||||||||||
Group Adjusted EBITDA (loss) margin | 6.6% | 4.5% | |||||||||||||||||
(1) – This information shows what the change in these items would have been if the USD/ ZAR exchange rate that prevailed during the first half of fiscal 2024 also prevailed during the first half of fiscal 2023.
Loss from equity-accounted investments:
The table below presents the relative loss from our equity-accounted investments:
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Finbond | $ | - | $ | - | nm | $ | (1,445) | (2,631) | (45%) | |||||||||||
Share of net loss | - | - | nm | (278) | (1,521) | (82%) | ||||||||||||||
Impairment | - | - | nm | (1,167) | (1,110) | 5% | ||||||||||||||
Other | 43 | 18 | 139% | 83 | 32 | 159% | ||||||||||||||
Share of net income | 43 | 18 | 139% | 83 | 32 | 159% | ||||||||||||||
Loss from equity-accounted investments | $ | 43 | $ | 18 | 139% | $ | (1,362) | $ | (2,599) | (48%) |
Attachment B
Reconciliation of GAAP loss attributable to
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Loss attributable to | $ | (2,707 | ) | $ | (6,649 | ) | $ | (5,651 | ) | $ | (8,358 | ) | $ | (17,345 | ) | ||||||||||||
Loss from equity accounted investments | (43 | ) | (18 | ) | 1,405 | 1,362 | 2,599 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss before (earnings) loss from equity-accounted investments | (2,750 | ) | (6,667 | ) | (4,246 | ) | (6,996 | ) | (14,746 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense | 686 | 364 | 264 | 950 | 395 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss before income tax expense | (2,064 | ) | (6,303 | ) | (3,982 | ) | (6,046 | ) | (14,351 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Reversal of allowance for doubtful EMI loans receivable | - | - | (250 | ) | (250 | ) | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net (gain) loss on disposal of equity-accounted investment | - | 112 | - | - | (136 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized (gain) loss FV for currency adjustments | (122 | ) | - | 102 | (20 | ) | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income/(loss) after PPA amortization and net interest (non-GAAP) | (2,186 | ) | (6,191 | ) | (4,130 | ) | (6,316 | ) | (14,487 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
PPA amortization (amortization of acquired intangible assets) | 3,592 | 3,842 | 3,608 | 7,200 | 7,770 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income/(loss) before PPA amortization after net interest (non-GAAP) | 1,406 | (2,349 | ) | (522 | ) | 884 | (6,717 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 4,822 | 4,388 | 4,909 | 9,731 | 8,424 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest income | (485 | ) | (389 | ) | (449 | ) | (934 | ) | (800 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Operating income/(loss) before PPA amortization and net interest (non-GAAP) | 5,743 | 1,650 | 3,938 | 9,681 | 907 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation (excluding amortization of intangibles) | 2,221 | 2,077 | 2,248 | 4,469 | 4,147 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation charges | 1,804 | 2,849 | 1,759 | 3,563 | 4,311 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Lease adjustments | 678 | 747 | 696 | 1,374 | 1,559 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Once-off items | (816 | ) | 119 | 78 | (738 | ) | 717 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Group Adjusted EBITDA - Non-GAAP | $ | 9,630 | $ | 7,442 | $ | 8,719 | $ | 18,349 | $ | 11,641 | |||||||||||||||||
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Once-off items comprises: | |||||||||||||||||
Transaction costs | $ | 136 | $ | 119 | $ | 78 | $ | 214 | $ | 322 | |||||||
(Income recognized) Expenses incurred related to closure of legacy businesses | (952 | ) | - | - | (952 | ) | 395 | ||||||||||
$ | (816 | ) | $ | 119 | $ | 78 | $ | (738 | ) | $ | 717 | ||||||
Once-off items are non-recurring in nature, however, certain items may be reported in multiple quarters. For instance, transaction costs include costs incurred related to acquisitions and transactions consummated or ultimately not pursued. The transactions can span multiple quarters, for instance in fiscal 2022 we incurred significant transaction costs related to the acquisition of Connect over a number of quarters, and the transactions are generally non-recurring.
(Income recognized) Expenses incurred related to closure of legacy businesses represents (i) gains recognized related to the release of the foreign currency translation reserve on deconsolidation of a subsidiaries and (ii) costs incurred related to subsidiaries which we are in the process of deregistering/ liquidation and therefore we consider these costs non-operational and ad hoc in nature.
Reconciliation of GAAP net loss and loss per share, basic, to fundamental net earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share, basic:
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Net (loss) income (USD '000) | (L)PS, basic (USD) | Net (loss) income (ZAR '000) | (L)PS, basic (ZAR) | ||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
GAAP | (2,707 | ) | (6,649 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (50,819 | ) | (116,463 | ) | (0.79 | ) | (1.86 | ) | |||||||
Intangible asset amortization, net | 2,624 | 2,766 | 49,104 | 48,432 | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation charge | 1,804 | 2,849 | 33,810 | 49,903 | |||||||||||||||||||
Non core international - unrealized currency loss | (952 | ) | - | (17,648 | ) | - | |||||||||||||||||
Transaction costs | 136 | 119 | 2,556 | 2,084 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net loss on disposal of equity-accounted investments | - | 112 | - | 1,962 | |||||||||||||||||||
Fundamental | 905 | (803 | ) | 0.01 | (0.01 | ) | 17,003 | (14,082 | ) | 0.26 | (0.22 | ) | |||||||||||
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Net (loss) income (USD '000) | (L) EPS, basic (USD) | Net (loss) income (ZAR '000) | (L)EPS, basic (ZAR) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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GAAP | (8,358 | ) | (17,345 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.28 | ) | (156,454 | ) | (299,169 | ) | (2.43 | ) | (4.69 | ) | |||||||
Stock-based compensation charge | 3,563 | 4,311 | 66,607 | 74,357 | |||||||||||||||||||
Intangible asset amortization, net | 5,249 | 5,605 | 98,208 | 96,679 | |||||||||||||||||||
Impairment of equity method investments | 1,167 | 1,110 | 22,084 | 19,145 | |||||||||||||||||||
Non core international - unrealized currency loss | (952 | ) | 395 | (17,648 | ) | 6,813 | |||||||||||||||||
Allowance for doubtful EMI loans receivable | (250 | ) | - | (4,741 | ) | - | |||||||||||||||||
Transaction costs | 214 | 322 | 4,021 | 5,554 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net loss on disposal of equity-accounted investments | - | (136 | ) | - | (2,346 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Fundamental | 633 | (5,738 | ) | 0.01 | (0.09 | ) | 12,077 | (98,967 | ) | 0.19 | (1.55 | ) | |||||||||||
Attachment C
Reconciliation of net loss used to calculate loss per share basic and diluted and headline loss per share basic and diluted:
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Net loss (USD’000) | (5,651 | ) | (6,649 | ) | |||
Adjustments: | |||||||
Net loss on sale of equity-accounted investments | - | 112 | |||||
Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment | (163 | ) | (113 | ) | |||
Tax effects on above | 44 | 32 | |||||
Net loss used to calculate headline loss (USD’000) | (5,770 | ) | (6,618 | ) | |||
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate net loss per share basic loss and headline loss per share basic loss (‘000) | 63,805 | 62,763 | |||||
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate net loss per share diluted loss and headline loss per share diluted loss (‘000) | 63,805 | 62,763 | |||||
Headline loss per share: | |||||||
Basic, in USD | (0.09 | ) | (0.11 | ) | |||
Diluted, in USD | (0.09 | ) | (0.11 | ) |
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Net loss (USD’000) | (8,358 | ) | (17,345 | ) | |||
Adjustments: | |||||||
Impairment of equity method investments | 1,167 | 1,110 | |||||
Net gain on sale of equity-accounted investment | - | (136 | ) | ||||
Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment | (199 | ) | (321 | ) | |||
Tax effects on above | 54 | 90 | |||||
Net loss used to calculate headline loss (USD’000) | (7,336 | ) | (16,602 | ) | |||
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate net loss per share basic loss and headline loss per share basic loss (‘000) | 63,134 | 62,498 | |||||
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate net loss per share diluted loss and headline loss per share diluted loss (‘000) | 63,134 | 62,498 | |||||
Headline loss per share: | |||||||
Basic, in USD | (0.12 | ) | (0.27 | ) | |||
Diluted, in USD | (0.12 | ) | (0.27 | ) |
Calculation of the denominator for headline diluted loss per share
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Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding and unvested restricted shares expected to vest under GAAP | 63,805 | 62,763 | 63,134 | 62,498 | |||||
Denominator for headline diluted loss per share | 63,805 | 62,763 | 63,134 | 62,498 | |||||
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate headline diluted loss per share represents the denominator for basic weighted-average common shares outstanding and unvested restricted shares expected to vest plus the effect of dilutive securities under GAAP. We use this number of fully diluted shares outstanding to calculate headline diluted loss per share because we do not use the two-class method to calculate headline diluted loss per share.
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