Net 1 Reports First Quarter 2022 Results
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Net 1 Reports First Quarter 2022 Results

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: UEPS; JSE: NT1) today released results for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021.

Financial Metrics:

  • Continued momentum in EPE account openings;

  • At September 30, 2021, unrestricted cash of $188 million and no debt;

  • Revenue of $34.5 million, a decrease of 2% from Q1 2021;

  • Operating loss of $(11.2) million in Q1 2022;

  • GAAP EPS of $(0.23) and Fundamental EPS of $(0.22); and

  • Adjusted EBITDA loss of $(10.1) million.

“While the South African economy continued to be challenging in the first quarter, I am pleased that the Net1 team continued to stay focused on executing our transformational plans and the long-term commitment to unlock value for all of our stakeholders. Our strategic imperative is to return the Financial Services business to break-even and into profitability as soon as possible,” said Chris Meyer, Group CEO of Net1. “We also continued to deliver on our strategic priorities with the announcement earlier this month to acquire Connect Group, one of the fastest growing fintech companies in South Africa. This compelling acquisition is an important milestone at the beginning of our transformative journey as it significantly enhances our scale, propels our growth trajectory and positions us well to become the leading South African fintech platform.”

Summary Financial Metrics

Q1 2022

Q1 2021

Q4 2021

Q1 ’22 vs
Q1 ’21

Q1 ’22 vs
Q4 ’21

Q1 ’22 vs
Q1 ’21

Q1 ’22 vs
Q4 ’21

(as
restated)
(1)

(All figures in USD ‘000s except per share data)

USD ‘000’s
(except per share data)

% change in USD

% change in ZAR

Revenue

34,504

35,136

34,517

(2

%)

(0

%)

(14

%)

3

%

GAAP operating loss

(11,225

)

(10,775

)

(13,600

)

4

%

(17

%)

(9

%)

(15

%)

Adjusted EBITDA (loss)(2)

(10,087

)

(9,744

)

(8,208

)

4

%

23

%

(10

%)

27

%

GAAP (loss) earnings per share ($)

(0.23

)

(0.51

)

0.03

(55

%)

nm

(61

%)

nm

Continuing

(0.23

)

(0.51

)

0.03

(55

%)

nm

(61

%)

nm

Fundamental loss per share ($)(2)

(0.22

)

(0.23

)

-

(4

%)

nm

(17

%)

nm

Fully-diluted shares outstanding (‘000’s)

56,809

57,119

56,937

(1

%)

(0

%)

nm

nm

Average period USD/ ZAR exchange rate

14.61

16.77

14.17

(13

%)

3

%

nm

nm

(1) Q1 2021 has been restated to correct an error with respect to the recognition of certain revenue and related cost of goods sold, IT processing, servicing and support. The financial information for the three months ended September 30, 2020, has been restated with the effect of decreasing revenue by $2.0 million. Refer to Note 1 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.