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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022

 

OR

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from

 

To

 

 

Commission file number: 000-31203

 

NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Florida

 

 

 

98-0171860

(State or other jurisdiction

 

(IRS Employer

of incorporation or organization)

 

 

 

Identification No.)

 

 

President Place, 4 Floor, Cnr. Jan Smuts Avenue and Bolton Road,

Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 27-11-343-2000

 

Not Applicable

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common stock, par value $0.001 per share

UEPS

NASDAQ Global Select Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES ☒ NO ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). YES ☒ NO ☐

 

 


 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one):

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

 

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging growth company

 

 

 

 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES ☐ NO

 

As of May 4, 2022 (the latest practicable date), 59,178,548 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, net of treasury shares, were outstanding.

 

 


 

 

Form 10-Q

NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Table of Contents

 

 

 

Page No.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

 

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2021

2

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021

3

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021

4

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021

5

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021

7

 

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

8

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

41

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

62

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

63

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

64

Item 6.

Exhibits

66

Signatures

 

67

EXHIBIT 10.49

 

 

EXHIBIT 10.50

 

 

EXHIBIT 10.51

 

 

EXHIBIT 10.52

 

 

EXHIBIT 10.53

 

 

EXHIBIT 10.54

 

 

EXHIBIT 10.55

 

 

EXHIBIT 10.56

 

 

EXHIBIT 10.57

 

 

EXHIBIT 10.58

 

 

 

 

 

1


 

Part I. Financial information

Item 1. Financial Statements

NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

2021(A)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands, except share data)

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

183,712

 

$

198,572

 

Restricted cash related to ATM funding and credit facilities (Note 8)

 

56,336

 

 

25,193

 

Accounts receivable, net and other receivables (Note 2)

 

24,435

 

 

26,583

 

Finance loans receivable, net (Note 2)

 

22,196

 

 

21,142

 

Inventory (Note 3)

 

22,104

 

 

22,361

 

 

Total current assets before settlement assets

 

308,783

 

 

293,851

 

 

 

Settlement assets

 

364

 

 

466

 

 

 

 

Total current assets

 

309,147

 

 

294,317

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of - March: $37,708 June: $38,535

 

5,851

 

 

7,492

OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE (Note 16)

 

3,375

 

 

4,519

EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS (Note 5)

 

7,275

 

 

10,004

GOODWILL (Note 6)

 

28,661

 

 

29,153

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Note 6)

 

298

 

 

357

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

 

1,066

 

 

622

OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS, including reinsurance assets (Note 5 and 7)

 

77,992

 

 

81,866

TOTAL ASSETS

 

433,665

 

 

428,330

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term credit facilities for ATM funding (Note 8)

 

45,678

 

 

14,245

 

Accounts payable

 

5,102

 

 

7,113

 

Other payables (Note 9)

 

27,187

 

 

27,588

 

Operating lease liability - current (Note 16)

 

2,232

 

 

2,822

 

Income taxes payable

 

695

 

 

256

 

 

Total current liabilities before settlement obligations

 

80,894

 

 

52,024

 

 

 

Settlement obligations

 

364

 

 

466

 

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

81,258

 

 

52,490

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

 

10,408

 

 

10,415

OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY - LONG TERM (Note 16)

 

1,345

 

 

1,890

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES, including insurance policy liabilities (Note 7)

 

2,695

 

 

2,576

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

95,706

 

 

67,371

REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK

 

84,979

 

 

84,979

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

COMMON STOCK (Note 10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized: 200,000,000 with $0.001 par value;

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued and outstanding shares, net of treasury - March: 57,921,062 June: 56,716,620

 

80

 

 

80

PREFERRED STOCK

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized shares: 50,000,000 with $0.001 par value;

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued and outstanding shares, net of treasury: March: - June: -

 

-

 

 

-

ADDITIONAL PAID-IN-CAPITAL

 

304,430

 

 

301,959

TREASURY SHARES, AT COST: March: 24,891,292 June: 24,891,292

 

(286,951)

 

 

(286,951)

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Note 11)

 

(142,465)

 

 

(145,721)

RETAINED EARNINGS

 

377,886

 

 

406,613

TOTAL NET1 EQUITY

 

252,980

 

 

275,980

NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST

 

-

 

 

-

TOTAL EQUITY

 

252,980

 

 

275,980

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

433,665

 

$

428,330

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(A) – Derived from audited financial statements

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

2


 

 

NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVENUE (Note 15)

 

$

35,202

 

$

28,828

 

$

100,820

 

$

96,269

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of goods sold, IT processing, servicing and support

 

 

23,008

 

 

23,096

 

 

67,795

 

 

73,895

 

Selling, general and administration

 

 

15,184

 

 

18,892

 

 

53,372

 

 

59,517

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

463

 

 

1,132

 

 

2,084

 

 

3,129

 

Reorganization costs (Note 1)

 

 

5,852

 

 

-

 

 

5,852

 

 

-

 

Transaction costs related to Connect Group acquisition

 

 

116

 

 

-

 

 

1,790

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING LOSS

 

 

(9,421)

 

 

(14,292)

 

 

(30,073)

 

 

(40,272)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF EQUITY SECURITIES (Note 4 and 5)

 

 

-

 

 

10,814

 

 

-

 

 

25,942

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAIN RELATED TO FAIR VALUE ADJUSTMENT TO CURRENCY OPTIONS (Note 4)

 

 

6,120

 

 

-

 

 

3,691

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENT (Note 5)

 

 

346

 

 

-

 

 

346

 

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAIN ON DISPOSAL OF EQUITY SECURITIES (Note 5)

 

 

720

 

 

-

 

 

720

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENT - BANK FRICK (Note 5)

 

 

-

 

 

472

 

 

-

 

 

472

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTEREST INCOME

 

 

761

 

 

606

 

 

1,463

 

 

1,934

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTEREST EXPENSE

 

 

691

 

 

744

 

 

2,272

 

 

2,168

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE

 

 

(2,857)

 

 

(4,088)

 

 

(26,817)

 

 

(15,049)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (Note 18)

 

 

470

 

 

2,171

 

 

754

 

 

4,549

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS BEFORE EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS

 

 

(3,327)

 

 

(6,259)

 

 

(27,571)

 

 

(19,598)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS (Note 5)

 

 

-

 

 

55

 

 

(1,156)

 

 

(20,098)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NET1

 

$

(3,327)

 

$

(6,204)

 

$

(28,727)

 

$

(39,696)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share, in United States dollars (Note 13):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic loss attributable to Net1 shareholders

 

$

(0.06)

 

$

(0.11)

 

$

(0.50)

 

$

(0.70)

Diluted loss attributable to Net1 shareholders

 

$

(0.06)

 

$

(0.11)

 

$

(0.50)

 

$

(0.70)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

3


 

 

NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(3,327)

 

$

(6,204)

 

$

(28,727)

 

$

(39,696)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movement in foreign currency translation reserve

 

14,831

 

 

(2,470)

 

 

3,317

 

 

23,675

 

Release of foreign currency translation reserve related to disposal of Finbond equity securities (Note 11)

 

583

 

 

-

 

 

583

 

 

-

 

Movement in foreign currency translation reserve related to equity-accounted investments

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(644)

 

 

1,688

 

Release of foreign currency translation reserve related to disposal of Bank Frick (Note 11)

 

-

 

 

(2,462)

 

 

-

 

 

(2,462)

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes

 

15,414

 

 

(4,932)

 

 

3,256

 

 

22,901

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

12,087

 

 

(11,136)

 

 

(25,471)

 

 

(16,795)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Net1

$

12,087

 

$

(11,136)

 

$

(25,471)

 

$

(16,795)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4


 

 

NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

 

Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. Shareholders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of Shares

 

Amount

 

Number of Treasury Shares

 

Treasury Shares

 

Number of shares, net of treasury

 

Additional Paid-In Capital

 

Retained Earnings

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

Total Net1 Equity

 

Non-controlling Interest

 

Total

 

Redeemable common stock

 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2021 (dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Balance – January 1, 2021

81,505,851

$

80

 

(24,891,292)

$

(286,951)

 

56,614,559

$

302,196

$

411,178

$

(141,242)

$

285,261

$

-

$

285,261

$

84,979

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise of stock options

11,501

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

11,501

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation charge (Note 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

245

 

 

 

 

 

245

 

 

 

245

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reversal of stock-based compensation charge (Note 12)

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(6,204)

 

 

 

(6,204)

 

-

 

(6,204)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive loss (Note 11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,932)

 

(4,932)

 

-

 

(4,932)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance – March 31, 2021

81,517,352

$

80

 

(24,891,292)

$

(286,951)

 

56,626,060

$

302,476

$

404,974

$

(146,174)

$

274,405

$

-

$

274,405

$

84,979

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the nine months ended March 31, 2021 (dollar amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance – July 1, 2020

82,010,217

$

80

 

(24,891,292)

$

(286,951)

 

57,118,925

$

301,489

$

444,670

$

(169,075)

$

290,213

$

-

$

290,213

$

84,979

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise of stock options

17,335

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

17,335

 

53

 

 

 

 

 

53

 

 

 

53

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation charge (Note 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,173

 

 

 

 

 

1,173

 

 

 

1,173

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reversal of stock-based compensation charge (Note 12)

(510,200)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(510,200)

 

(297)

 

 

 

 

 

(297)

 

 

 

(297)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation charge related to equity-accounted investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(40)

 

 

 

 

 

(40)

 

 

 

(40)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from disgorgement of shareholders' short-swing profits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

98

 

 

 

 

 

98

 

 

 

98

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(39,696)

 

 

 

(39,696)

 

-

 

(39,696)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (Note 11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,901

 

22,901

 

-

 

22,901

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance – March 31, 2021

81,517,352

$

80

 

(24,891,292)

$

(286,951)

 

56,626,060

$

302,476

$

404,974

$

(146,174)

$

274,405

$

-

$

274,405

$

84,979

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

5


 

 

NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

 

 

Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. Shareholders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of Shares

 

Amount

 

Number of Treasury Shares

 

Treasury Shares

 

Number of shares, net of treasury

 

Additional Paid-In Capital

 

Retained Earnings

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

Total Net1 Equity

 

Non-controlling Interest

 

Total

 

Redeemable common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2022 (dollar amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance – January 1, 2022

82,548,464

$

80

 

(24,891,292)

$

(286,951)

 

57,657,172

$

303,804

$

381,213

$

(157,879)

$

240,267

$

-

$

240,267

$

84,979

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted stock granted (Note 12)

257,222

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

257,222

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise of stock option (Note 12)

6,668

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

6,668

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation charge (Note 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

619

 

 

 

 

 

619

 

 

 

619

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reversal of stock-based compensation charge (Note 12)

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

(5)

 

 

 

 

 

(5)

 

 

 

(5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation charge related to equity-accounted investment (Note 5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9)

 

 

 

 

 

(9)

 

 

 

(9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,327)

 

 

 

(3,327)

 

-

 

(3,327)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (Note 11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,414

 

15,414

 

-

 

15,414

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance – March 31, 2022

82,812,354

$

80

 

(24,891,292)

$

(286,951)

 

57,921,062

$

304,430

$

377,886

$

(142,465)

$

252,980

$

-

$

252,980

$

84,979

 

 

 

For the nine months ended March 31, 2022 (dollar amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance – July 1, 2022

81,607,912

$

80

 

(24,891,292)

$

(286,951)

 

56,716,620

$

301,959

$

406,613

$

(145,721)

$

275,980

$

-

$

275,980

$

84,979

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted stock granted

984,921

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

984,921

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise of stock option (Note 12)

249,521

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

249,521

 

760

 

 

 

 

 

760

 

 

 

760

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation charge (Note 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,751

 

 

 

 

 

1,751

 

 

 

1,751

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reversal of stock-based compensation charge (Note 12)

(30,000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(30,000)

 

(40)

 

 

 

 

 

(40)

 

 

 

(40)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation charge related to equity accounted investment (Note 5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(28,727)

 

 

 

(28,727)

 

-

 

(28,727)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (Note 11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,256

 

3,256

 

-

 

3,256

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance – March 31, 2022

82,812,354

$

80

 

(24,891,292)

$

(286,951)

 

57,921,062

$

304,430

$

377,886

$

(142,465)

$

252,980

$

-

$

252,980

$

84,979

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

6


 

 

NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(3,327)

 

$

(6,204)

 

$

(28,727)

 

$

(39,696)

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

463

 

 

1,132

 

 

2,084

 

 

3,129

 

Impairment loss

 

(27)

 

 

-

 

 

198

 

 

-

 

Movement in allowance for doubtful accounts receivable

 

91

 

 

299

 

 

1,217

 

 

913

 

Interest payable

 

(97)

 

 

(25)

 

 

(199)

 

 

(46)

 

(Gain) Loss related to fair value adjustment to currency options (Note 4)

 

(2,391)

 

 

 

 

 

38

 

 

 

 

Fair value adjustment related to financial liabilities

 

(152)

 

 

(475)

 

 

(476)

 

 

1,201

 

Gain on disposal of equity securities (Note 5)

 

(720)

 

 

 

 

 

(720)

 

 

 

 

Loss on disposal of equity-accounted investments (Note 5)

 

346

 

 

-

 

 

346

 

 

13

 

Loss on disposal of equity-accounted investment - Bank Frick

 

-

 

 

472

 

 

-

 

 

472

 

(Earnings) Loss from equity-accounted investments

 

-

 

 

(55)

 

 

1,156

 

 

20,098

 

Movement in allowance for doubtful loans to equity-accounted investments

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

739

 

Change in fair value of equity securities (Note 4 and 5)

 

-

 

 

(10,814)

 

 

-

 

 

(25,942)

 

(Profit) Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

(1,077)

 

 

(142)

 

 

(2,598)

 

 

600

 

Stock-based compensation charge (Note 12)

 

614

 

 

245

 

 

1,711

 

 

876

 

Dividends received from equity accounted investments

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

137

 

 

125

 

(Increase) Decrease in accounts receivable and finance loans receivable

 

(687)

 

 

5,786

 

 

(2,966)

 

 

4,230

 

(Increase) Decrease in inventory

 

(181)

 

 

428

 

 

(27)

 

 

2,642

 

(Decrease) Increase in accounts payable and other payables

 

(1,913)

 

 

(894)

 

 

(1,668)

 

 

(4,393)

 

Increase (Decrease) in taxes payable

 

395

 

 

(160)

 

 

444

 

 

(15,498)

 

(Decrease) Increase in deferred taxes

 

(112)

 

 

2,153

 

 

(458)

 

 

424

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(8,775)

 

 

(8,254)

 

 

(30,508)

 

 

(50,113)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(834)

 

 

(649)

 

 

(1,721)

 

 

(3,947)

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

1,538

 

 

254

 

 

3,529

 

 

345

Proceeds from disposal of equity securities (Note 5)

 

720

 

 

-

 

 

720

 

 

-

Proceeds from disposal of equity-accounted investment (Note 5)

 

819

 

 

-

 

 

819

 

 

-

Proceeds from disposal of equity-accounted investment - Bank Frick, net of expenses

 

-

 

 

18,568

 

 

7,500

 

 

18,568

Proceeds from disposal of Net1 Korea, net of cash disposed

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

20,114

Proceeds from disposal of DNI as equity-accounted investment

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

6,010

Loan to equity-accounted investment (Note 5)

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(1,238)

Repayment of loans by equity-accounted investments

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

134

Net change in settlement assets

 

5

 

 

745

 

 

102

 

 

6,190

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

 

2,248

 

 

18,918

 

 

10,949

 

 

46,176

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

20

 

 

35

 

 

759

 

 

53

Proceeds from bank overdraft (Note 8)

 

95,048

 

 

55,280

 

 

406,398

 

 

261,759

Repayment of bank overdraft (Note 8)

 

(100,832)

 

 

(103,195)

 

 

(372,508)

 

 

(268,303)

Proceeds from disgorgement of shareholders' short-swing profits

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

124

Net change in settlement obligations

 

(5)

 

 

(745)

 

 

(102)

 

 

(6,190)

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

(5,769)

 

 

(48,625)

 

 

34,547

 

 

(12,557)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

12,200

 

 

(2,263)

 

 

1,295

 

 

10,839

Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

(96)

 

 

(40,224)

 

 

16,283

 

 

(5,655)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – beginning of period

 

240,144

 

 

267,054

 

 

223,765

 

 

232,485

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – end of period (Note 14)

$

240,048

 

$

226,830

 

$

240,048

 

$

226,830

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021

(All amounts in tables stated in thousands or thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated)

 

1. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Unaudited Interim Financial Information

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all majority-owned subsidiaries over which the Company exercises control and have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and include all of the information and disclosures required for interim financial reporting. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. The Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.

 

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, accounting policies and financial notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments), which are necessary for a fair representation of financial results for the interim periods presented.

 

References to “Net1” are references solely to Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. References to the “Company” refer to Net1 and its consolidated subsidiaries, collectively, unless the context otherwise requires.

 

Impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s business

 

The Company’s business has been, and continues to be, impacted by government restrictions and quarantines related to COVID-19. South Africa operates with a five-level COVID-19 alert system, with Level 1 being the least restrictive and Level 5 being the most restrictive. South Africa operated at adjusted Level 1 during its most recent fiscal quarter, which had a limited impact on the Company’s businesses, and which ceased to be in operation on April 4, 2022. South Africa is subject to limited COVID-19 restrictions following the lifting of the National State of Disaster in South Africa on April 5, 2022. These restrictions are expected to have a limited impact on the Company’s business.

 

The broader implications of COVID-19 on the Company’s results of operations and overall financial performance continue to remain uncertain. While the Company has not incurred significant disruptions thus far from the COVID-19 outbreak, apart from the two months in April and May 2020 when loan origination was curtailed, the Company is unable to accurately predict the impact that COVID-19 will have due to numerous uncertainties, including the severity and duration of the outbreak, actions that may be taken by governmental authorities, the impact on the Company’s customers and other factors. The Company will continue to evaluate the nature and extent of the impact on its business, consolidated results of operations, and financial condition.

 

July 2021 civil unrest in South Africa

 

Two of South Africa’s nine provinces experienced significant civil unrest in July 2021 resulting in mass looting, loss of life, disruption of transport and supply routes, and widespread destruction of property. In total 337 South Africans lost their lives in the unrest - fortunately none of the Company’s employees were injured or harmed. There was widespread damage to bank and ATM infrastructure in the affected provinces. In total approximately 1,800 ATMs and 300 branches were damaged, and the Banking Association of South Africa (“BASA”), estimates that total damage to banking infrastructure amounted to ZAR 1.6 billion. The South African Special Risks Insurance Association (“SASRIA”), a public enterprise and a non-life insurance company that provides coverage for damage caused by special risks such as politically motivated malicious acts, riots, strikes, terrorism and public disorders, estimates that the total damage to property across South Africa will be in the order of between ZAR 19.0 billion and ZAR 20.0 billion.

The Company suffered damage at 19 of its branches and to 173 ATMs. The disruption and related closure of branches also impacted the Company’s efforts to grow EPE customer numbers. The Company also saw an impact on transaction volumes through its ATMs with July 2021 volumes 13% lower than June 2021, and August 2021 3% lower than July 2021.

 

The Company’s insurance claims to recover the cost of approximately ZAR 40.0 million to repair and replace its branches and ATMs have been met in full. The Company received ZAR 12.6 million and ZAR 38.6 million from SASRIA during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022, respectively.

 

As a result of the disruption to ATM coverage and availability, BASA and South Africa’s banks agreed that the fee which customers pay to utilize other banks’ ATMs would be waived for August and September 2021. The Company lost transaction fee revenue of approximately ZAR 6.0 million ($0.4 million) during the nine months ended March 31, 2022, as a result of this decision.

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1. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Reorganization charge - financial services restructuring

 

The Company has incurred significant losses since its contract to distribute social grants expired in September 2018. A strategic imperative for the Company is to return its South African financial services business to a breakeven position and then profitability as soon as possible. As part of a cost optimization process completed in late calendar 2021, the Company performed a review of its labor structure and determined that a number of its defined employee roles would need to be terminated due to redundancy. The Company embarked on a retrenchment process pursuant to Section 189A of the South African Labour Relations Act (“Labour Act”) on January 10, 2022. The Company incurred cash costs of approximately $6.7 million (ZAR 103.4 million) during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022, principally consisting of severance and related payments and the payment of unutilized leave days. The Company has recorded an expense of $5.9 million in the caption reorganization costs in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022. The primary difference between the reorganization charge amount and the total cash paid relates to leave pay which was accrued in prior periods.

 

Impact of events in Russia and Ukraine

 

The Company does not expect its operations to be significantly impacted by events unfolding in Russia and Ukraine. The Company believes that these events may adversely impact South African gross domestic product and rates of inflation as a result of the recent increases in crude oil prices, which is likely to impact economic activity in South Africa and therefore indirectly affect the Company. It may also lead to higher input prices for certain of the goods and services the Company procures.

 

Recent accounting pronouncements adopted

 

In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance regarding Disclosure Framework: Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The guidance modifies the disclosure requirements related to fair value measurement. The guidance became effective for the Company beginning July 1, 2021. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements or its footnote disclosures.

 

In January 2020, the FASB issued guidance regarding Clarifying the Interactions Between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815. The guidance clarifies that an entity should consider observable transactions that require an entity to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting for the purposes of applying the measurement alternative in accordance with U.S GAAP guidance immediately before applying or upon discontinuing the equity method. The guidance also clarifies that, when determining the accounting for certain forward contracts and purchased options an entity should not consider, whether upon settlement or exercise, if the underlying securities would be accounted for under the equity method or fair value option. The guidance became effective for the Company beginning July 1, 2021. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements or its footnote disclosures.

 

Recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted as of March 31, 2022

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance regarding Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The guidance replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. For trade and other receivables, loans, and other financial instruments, an entity is required to use a forward-looking expected loss model rather than the incurred loss model for recognizing credit losses, which reflects losses that are probable. Credit losses relating to available-for-sale debt securities will also be recorded through an allowance for credit losses rather than as a reduction in the amortized cost basis of the securities. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning July 1, 2023. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this guidance on its financial statements and related disclosures, but does not expect the impact on its financial results to be material.

 

In November 2019, the FASB issued guidance regarding Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging(Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842). The guidance provides a framework to stagger effective dates for future major accounting standards and amends the effective dates for certain major new accounting standards to give implementation relief to certain types of entities, including Smaller Reporting Companies. The Company is a Smaller Reporting Company. Specifically, the guidance changes some effective dates for certain new standards on the following topics in the FASB Codification, namely Derivatives and Hedging (ASC 815); Leases (ASC 842); Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (ASC 326); and Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (ASC 350). The guidance defers the adoption date of guidance regarding Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments by the Company from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this guidance on its financial statements and related disclosures, but does not expect the impact on its financial results to be material.

 

In October 2021, the FASB issued guidance which amends guidance in Business Combinations (Topic 805) regarding the recognition and measurement of contract assets and liabilities in a business combination. These items are recognized at fair value on acquisition under current guidance. The new guidance requires an acquiring entity to apply guidance in Revenue Recognition (Topic 606) to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in a business combination. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning July 1, 2022. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this guidance on its financial statements and related disclosures, but does not expect the impact on its financial results to be material.

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2. Accounts receivable, net and other receivables and finance loans receivable, net

 

Accounts receivable, net and other receivables

 

The Company’s accounts receivable, net, and other receivables as of March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2021, are presented in the table below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, trade, net

$

 

10,025

 

 

$

 

10,493

 

 

Accounts receivable, trade, gross

 

 

10,479

 

 

 

 

10,760

 

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, end of period

 

 

454

 

 

 

 

267

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

 

267

 

 

 

 

253

 

 

 

Reversed to statement of operations

 

 

(60)

 

 

 

 

(182)

 

 

 

Charged to statement of operations

 

 

251

 

 

 

 

232

 

 

 

Utilized

 

 

(3)

 

 

 

 

(59)

 

 

 

Foreign currency adjustment

 

 

(1)

 

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of amount outstanding related to sale of interest in Bank Frick

 

 

3,890

 

 

 

 

7,500

 

 

Loans provided to Carbon

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

Current portion of total held to maturity investments

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

Investment in 7.625% of Cedar Cellular Investment 1 (RF) (Pty) Ltd 8.625% notes

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

Other receivables

 

 

10,520

 

 

 

 

8,590

 

 

 

Total accounts receivable, net and other receivables

$

 

24,435

 

 

$

 

26,583

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of amount outstanding related to sale of interest in Bank Frick represents the amount due from the purchaser related to the sale of Bank Frick. The Company received the first scheduled repayment of $7.5 million in October 2021 and the remaining amount of $3.9 million is due in July 2022.

 

The loan of $3.0 million provided to Carbon was scheduled to be repaid before June 30, 2020, however, Carbon requested a payment holiday as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business. The parties had not agreed to new repayment terms as of March 31, 2022. However, the Company acknowledges the unexpected and ongoing challenges facing Carbon and determined in June 2021 to create an allowance for doubtful loans receivable of $3.0 million due to these circumstances and ongoing operating losses incurred by Carbon.

 

Investment in 7.625% of Cedar Cellular Investment 1 (RF) (Pty) Ltd 8.625% notes represents the investment in a note which matures in August 2022. The carrying value as of each of March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2021, respectively was $0 (nil). The note is included in other long-term assets as of June 30, 2021 (refer to Note 5).

 

Other receivables include prepayments, deposits and other receivables.

 

Contractual maturities of held to maturity investments

 

Summarized below is the contractual maturity of the Company’s held to maturity investment as of March 31, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost basis

 

 

Estimated fair value(1)

 

 

Due in one year or less

$

-

 

$

-

 

 

Due in one year through five years(2)

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

Due in five years through ten years

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

Due after ten years

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

Total

$

-

 

$

-

 

 

(1) The estimated fair value of the Cedar Cellular note has been calculated utilizing the Company’s portion of the security provided to the Company by Cedar Cellular, namely, Cedar Cellular’s investment in Cell C.

(2) The cost basis is zero ($0.0 million).

 

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2. Accounts receivable, net and other receivables and finance loans receivable, net (continued)

 

Finance loans receivable, net

 

The Company’s finance loans receivable, net, as of March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2021, are presented in the table below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Microlending finance loans receivable, net

$

 

22,196

 

 

$

 

21,142

 

 

Microlending finance loans receivable, gross

 

 

24,662

 

 

 

 

23,491

 

 

Allowance for doubtful finance loans receivable, end of period

 

 

2,466

 

 

 

 

2,349

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

 

2,349

 

 

 

 

1,858

 

 

 

Reversed to statement of operations

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

(1,004)

 

 

 

Charged to statement of operations

 

 

1,026

 

 

 

 

2,060

 

 

 

Utilized

 

 

(873)

 

 

 

 

(967)

 

 

 

Foreign currency adjustment

 

 

(36)

 

 

 

 

402

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total finance loans receivable, net

$

 

22,196

 

 

$

 

21,142

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Inventory

 

The Company’s inventory comprised the following categories as of March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2021:

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finished goods

$

22,104

 

$

22,361

 

 

 

$

22,104

 

$

22,361

 

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2021, finished goods includes $15.7 million and $16.5 million, respectively, of Cell C airtime inventory that was previously classified as finished goods subject to sale restrictions.

 

In support of Cell C’s liquidity position, the Company has limited the resale of this airtime to its own distribution channels until such time as Cell C’s recapitalisation process is concluded.

 

4. Fair value of financial instruments

 

Initial recognition and measurement

 

Financial instruments are recognized when the Company becomes a party to the transaction. Initial measurements are at cost, which includes transaction costs.

 

Risk management

 

The Company manages its exposure to currency exchange, translation, interest rate, customer concentration, credit, and equity price and liquidity risks as discussed below.

 

Currency exchange risk

 

The Company is subject to currency exchange risk because it purchases inventories that it is required to settle in other currencies, primarily the euro and U.S. dollar. The Company has used forward contracts in order to limit its exposure in these transactions to fluctuations in exchange rates between the South African rand (“ZAR”), on the one hand, and the U.S. dollar and the euro, on the other hand.

 

Translation risk

 

Translation risk relates to the risk that the Company’s results of operations will vary significantly as the U.S. dollar is its reporting currency, but it earns most of its revenues and incurs a significant amount of its expenses in ZAR. The U.S. dollar has fluctuated significantly against the ZAR over the past three years. As exchange rates are outside the Company’s control, there can be no assurance that future fluctuations will not adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

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4. Fair value of financial instruments (continued)

 

Risk management (continued)

 

Interest rate risk

 

As a result of its normal borrowing activities, the Company’s operating results are exposed to fluctuations in interest rates, which it manages primarily through regular financing activities. Interest rates in South Africa are trending upwards and the Company expects higher interest rates in the foreseeable future which will increase its cost of borrowing. The Company periodically evaluates the cost and effectiveness of interest rate hedging strategies to manage this risk. The Company generally maintains investments in cash equivalents and held to maturity investments and has occasionally invested in marketable securities.

 

Microlending credit risk

 

The Company is exposed to credit risk in its microlending activities, which provides unsecured short-term loans to qualifying customers. Credit bureau checks as well as an affordability test are conducted as part of the risk management process, both of which being in line with local regulations. The affordability test takes into account a variety of factors such as other debts and total expenditures on normal household and lifestyle expenses.

 

Credit risk

 

Credit risk relates to the risk of loss that the Company would incur as a result of non-performance by counterparties. The Company maintains credit risk policies in respect of its counterparties to minimize overall credit risk. These policies include an evaluation of a potential counterparty’s financial condition, credit rating, and other credit criteria and risk mitigation tools as the Company’s management deems appropriate. With respect to credit risk on financial instruments, the Company maintains a policy of entering into such transactions only with South African and European financial institutions that have a credit rating of “B” (or its equivalent) or better, as determined by credit rating agencies such as Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch Ratings.

 

Equity price and liquidity risk

 

Equity price risk relates to the risk of loss that the Company would incur as a result of the volatility in the exchange-traded price of equity securities that it holds. The market price of these securities may fluctuate for a variety of reasons and, consequently, the amount that the Company may obtain in a subsequent sale of these securities may significantly differ from the reported market value.

 

Equity liquidity risk relates to the risk of loss that the Company would incur as a result of the lack of liquidity on the exchange on which those securities are listed. The Company may not be able to sell some or all of these securities at one time, or over an extended period of time without influencing the exchange-traded price, or at all.

 

Financial instruments

 

The following section describes the valuation methodologies the Company uses to measure its significant financial assets and liabilities at fair value.

 

In general, and where applicable, the Company uses quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities to determine fair value. This pricing methodology would apply to Level 1 investments. If quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities are not available to determine fair value, then the Company uses quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities or inputs other than the quoted prices that are observable either directly or indirectly. These investments would be included in Level 2 investments. In circumstances in which inputs are generally unobservable, values typically reflect management’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The fair values are therefore determined using model-based techniques that include option pricing models, discounted cash flow models, and similar techniques. Investments valued using such techniques are included in Level 3 investments.

 

Asset measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs – investment in Cell C

 

The Company’s Level 3 asset represents an investment of 75,000,000 class “A” shares in Cell C, a significant mobile telecoms provider in South Africa. The Company used a discounted cash flow model developed by the Company to determine the fair value of its investment in Cell C as of March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2021, and valued Cell C at $0.0 (zero) at March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2021. The Company believes the Cell C business plan utilized in the Company’s valuation is reasonable based on the current performance and the expected changes in Cell C’s business model. The Company incorporates the payments under Cell C’s lease liabilities into the cash flow forecasts and assumes that Cell C’s deferred tax assets would be utilized over the forecast period. The Company utilized the latest revised business plan provided by Cell C management for the period ended December 31, 2025, for the March 31, 2022 valuation, and an earlier version of the business plan for the period ended December 31, 2025 for the June 30, 2021 valuation.

 

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4. Fair value of financial instruments (continued)

 

Financial instruments (continued)

 

Asset measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs – investment in Cell C (continued)

 

The following key valuation inputs were used as of March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2021:

 

Weighted Average Cost of Capital ("WACC"):

Between 18% and 24% over the period of the forecast

 

 

Long term growth rate:

3% (3% as of June 30, 2021)

 

 

Marketability discount:

10%

 

 

Minority discount:

15%

 

 

Net adjusted external debt - March 31, 2022:(1)

ZAR 11.7 billion ($0.8 billion), no lease liabilities included

 

 

Net adjusted external debt - June 30, 2021:(2)

ZAR 11.2 billion ($0.8 billion), no lease liabilities included

 

 

 

(1) translated from ZAR to U.S. dollars at exchange rates applicable as of March 31, 2022.

(2) translated from ZAR to U.S. dollars at exchange rates applicable as of June 30, 2021.

 

The following table presents the impact on the carrying value of the Company’s Cell C investment of a 3.3% increase and 2.5% decrease in the WACC rate and the EBITDA margins respectively used in the Cell C valuation on March 31, 2022, all amounts translated at exchange rates applicable as of March 31, 2022:

 

Sensitivity for fair value of Cell C investment

 

3.3% increase

 

2.5% decrease

 

 

WACC rate

$

-

$

432

 

 

EBITDA margin

$

548

$

-

 

 

The fair value of the Cell C shares as of March 31, 2022, represented 0% of the Company’s total assets, including these shares. The Company expects to hold these shares for an extended period of time and that there will be short-term equity price volatility with respect to these shares particularly given the current situation of Cell C’s business.

 

Derivative transactions - Foreign exchange contracts

 

 

As part of the Company’s risk management strategy, the Company enters into derivative transactions to mitigate exposures to foreign currencies in respect of operational costs using foreign exchange contracts. These foreign exchange contracts are over-the-counter derivative transactions. Substantially all of the Company’s derivative exposures are with counterparties that have long-term credit ratings of “B” (or equivalent) or better. The Company uses quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities to determine fair value (Level 2). The Company has no derivatives that require fair value measurement under Level 1 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

The Company had no outstanding foreign exchange contracts as of March 31, 2022.

 

The Company’s outstanding foreign exchange contracts as of June 30, 2021, were as follows:

 

Notional amount ('000)

Strike price

Fair market

Maturity

EUR

5.7

USD

1.1911

USD

1.1859

July 02, 2021

 

Derivative transactions - Foreign exchange option contracts

 

The Company held a significant amount of U.S. dollars and intended to use a portion of these funds to settle part of the purchase consideration related to the Connect Group acquisition. The purchase consideration was expected to be settled in ZAR. Accordingly, the Company entered into foreign exchange option contracts with FirstRand Bank Limited acting through its Rand Merchant Bank division (“RMB”) in November 2021 in order to manage the risk of currency volatility and to fix the ZAR amount to be utilized for part of the purchase consideration settlement. These foreign exchange option contracts, also known as synthetic forwards, are over-the-counter derivative transactions (Level 2). RMB’s long-term credit rating is “BB”. The Company uses quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities to determine fair value of the foreign exchange option contracts (Level 2).

 

The Company marked-to-market the synthetic forwards as of December 31, 2021, using a Black-Scholes option pricing model which determined the respective fair value of the options utilizing current market parameters, and recorded an unrealized loss of $2.4 million during the three months ended December 31, 2021. These currency options matured on February 24, 2022. The Company generated a realized gain of $3.7 million upon maturity. During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022, the Company recorded a net gain of $6.1 million (which includes the reversal of the $2.4. million unrealized loss which was previously recorded) and $3.7 million, respectively. The net gain is included in the caption gain related to fair value adjustment to currency options in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022.

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4. Fair value of financial instruments (continued)

 

The following table presents the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2022, according to the fair value hierarchy:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Price in Active Markets for Identical Assets

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant Other Observable Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant Unobservable Inputs

(Level 3)

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in Cell C

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

 

Related to insurance business:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (included in other long-term assets)

 

411

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

411

 

 

 

Fixed maturity investments (included in cash and cash equivalents)

 

3,090

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

3,090

 

 

 

Total assets at fair value

$

3,501

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

3,501

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Fair value of financial instruments (continued)

 

The following table presents the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2021, according to the fair value hierarchy:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Price in Active Markets for Identical Assets

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant Other Observable Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant Unobservable Inputs

(Level 3)

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in Cell C

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

 

Related to insurance business

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents (included in other long-term assets)

 

381

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

381

 

 

 

Fixed maturity investments (included in cash and cash equivalents)

 

3,158

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

3,158

 

 

 

 

Total assets at fair value

$

3,539

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

3,539

 

 

There have been no transfers in or out of Level 3 during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

There was no movement in the carrying value of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and categorized within Level 3, during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

Summarized below is the movement in the carrying value of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and categorized within Level 3, during the nine months ended March 31, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying value

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2021

$

-

 

 

 

Foreign currency adjustment(1)

 

-

 

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2022

$

-

 

 

(1) The foreign currency adjustment represents the effects of the fluctuations between the ZAR and the U.S. dollar on the carrying value.

 

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4. Fair value of financial instruments (continued)

 

Summarized below is the movement in the carrying value of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and categorized within Level 3, during the nine months ended March 31, 2021:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying value

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2020

$

-

 

 

 

Foreign currency adjustment(1)

 

-

 

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2021

$

-

 

 

(1) The foreign currency adjustment represents the effects of the fluctuations between the ZAR and the U.S. dollar on the carrying value.

 

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis

 

The Company measures equity investments without readily determinable fair values at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The fair values of these investments are determined based on valuation techniques using the best information available, and may include quoted market prices, market comparables, and discounted cash flow projections. An impairment charge is recorded when the cost of the asset exceeds its fair value and the excess is determined to be other-than-temporary. Refer to Note 5 for any impairment charges recorded during the reporting periods presented herein. The Company has no liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

 

5.Equity-accounted investments and other long-term assets

 

Refer to Note 8 to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2021, for additional information regarding its equity-accounted investments and other long-term assets.

 

Equity-accounted investments

 

The Company’s ownership percentage in its equity-accounted investments as of March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2021, was as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

Finbond Group Limited (“Finbond”)

 

29.0

%

 

31.5

%

 

 

Carbon Tech Limited (“Carbon”)

 

25.0

%

 

25.0

%

 

 

SmartSwitch Namibia (Pty) Ltd (“SmartSwitch Namibia”)

 

50.0

%

 

50.0

%

 

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5.Equity-accounted investments and other long-term assets (continued)

 

Equity-accounted investments (continued)

 

Finbond

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company owned 247,438,164 shares in Finbond representing approximately 29.0% of its issued and outstanding ordinary shares. Finbond is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (“JSE”) and its closing price on March 31, 2022, the last trading day of the month, was ZAR 0.50 per share. The market value, using the March 31, 2022, closing price, of the Company’s holding in Finbond on March 31, 2022, was ZAR 123.7 million ($8.5 million translated at exchange rates applicable as of March 31, 2022).

 

The Company sold 21,382,769 shares in Finbond for cash during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022, and recorded a loss of $0.3 million in the caption loss on equity-accounted investment in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. The following table presents the calculation of the loss on disposal of Finbond shares during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three and nine months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

Loss on disposal of Finbond shares:

 

 

 

 

Consideration received in cash

$

819

 

 

Less: carrying value of Finbond shares sold

 

(591)

 

 

Less: release of foreign currency translation reserve from accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(583)

 

 

Add: release of stock-based compensation charge related to equity-accounted investment

 

9

 

 

 

Loss on sale of Finbond shares

$

(346)

 

 

Summarized below is the movement in equity-accounted investments and loans provided to equity-accounted investments during the nine months ended March 31, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finbond

 

Other(1)

 

Total

 

 

Investment in equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2021

$

9,822

 

$

182

 

$

10,004

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation

 

9

 

 

-

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss:

 

(1,800)

 

 

-

 

 

(1,800)

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

(644)

 

 

-

 

 

(644)

 

 

 

 

 

Equity accounted loss

 

(1,156)

 

 

-

 

 

(1,156)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share of net loss

 

(1,156)

 

 

-

 

 

(1,156)

 

 

 

 

Dividends received

 

-

 

 

(137)

 

 

(137)

 

 

 

 

Disposal of Finbond shares

 

(591)

 

 

-

 

 

(591)

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency adjustment(2)

 

(206)

 

 

(4)

 

 

(210)

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2022

$

7,234

 

$

41

 

$

7,275

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity

 

Loans

 

Total

 

 

Carrying amount as of :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2021

$

10,004

 

$

-

 

$

10,004

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2022

$

7,275

 

$

-

 

$

7,275

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Includes Carbon and SmartSwitch Namibia.

(2) The foreign currency adjustment represents the effects of the fluctuations of the ZAR, Nigerian naira and Namibian dollar against the U.S. dollar on the carrying value.

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5.Equity-accounted investments and other long-term assets (continued)

 

Other long-term assets

 

Summarized below is the breakdown of other long-term assets as of March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2021:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total equity investments

$

76,297

 

$

76,297

 

 

 

Investment in 15% of Cell C, at fair value (Note 4)

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

Investment in 10% of MobiKwik (June 30, 2021: 12%)

 

76,297

 

 

76,297

 

 

 

Investment in 87.5% of CPS(1)

 

-

 

 

-

 

Total held to maturity investments

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

Investment in 7.625% of Cedar Cellular Investment 1 (RF) (Pty) Ltd 8.625% notes(2)

 

-

 

 

-

 

Long-term portion of amount due related to sale of interest in Bank Frick(3)

 

-

 

 

3,890

 

Policy holder assets under investment contracts (Note 7)

 

411

 

 

381

 

Reinsurance assets under insurance contracts (Note 7)

 

1,284

 

 

1,298

 

 

 

Total other long-term assets

$

77,992

 

$

81,866

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) On October 16, 2020, the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria ordered that CPS be placed into liquidation.

(2) The note is included in accounts receivable, net and other receivables as of March 31, 2022 (refer to Note 2).

(3) Long-term portion of amount due related to sale of interest in Bank Frick as of June 30, 2021, represents the amount due from the purchaser in July 2022 and is included in accounts receivable, net, and other receivables as of March 31, 2022 (refer to Note 2).

 

MobiKwik

 

In October 2021, the Company converted its 310,781 shares of compulsorily convertible cumulative preferences shares to 6,215,620 equity shares in anticipation of MobiKwik’s initial public offering. The Company’s investment percentage remained unchanged following the conversion. The Company’s investment percentage as of March 31, 2022, was 10.2%. The Company did not identify any observable transactions during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022, and therefore there was no change in the fair value of MobiKwik during these periods. The Company used a transaction, at a price of $245.50 per share in June 2021, as the basis for a fair value adjustment to its investment in MobiKwik during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021. This fair value adjustment increased the carrying value of its investment in MobiKwik by $23.4 million from $52.9 million to $76.3 million as of June 30, 2021.

 

In early November 2020, MobiKwik entered into an agreement to raise additional capital through the issuance of additional shares to a new shareholder at a valuation of $135.54 per share. In mid-March 2021, MobiKwik raised additional capital through the issuance of shares to new shareholders at a valuation of $170.33 per share. The Company considered each of these transactions to be an observable price change in an orderly transaction for similar or identical equity securities issued by MobiKwik. The Company used the November 2020 valuation as the basis for its adjustment to increase the carrying value in its investment in MobiKwik by $15.1 million from $27.0 million to $42.1 million as of December 31, 2020. The Company used the March 2021 valuation as the basis for its adjustment to increase the carrying value in its investment in MobiKwik by $10.8 million from $42.1 million to $52.9 million as of March 31, 2021. The change in the fair value of MobiKwik for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2021, of $10.8 million and $25.9 million, respectively, is included in the caption “Change in fair value of equity securities” in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2021.

 

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5.Equity-accounted investments and other long-term assets (continued)

 

Other long-term assets (continued)

 

Revix

 

In February 2022, the Company sold its entire interest in Revix UK Limited for cash of $0.7 million because the Company did not consider the investment core to its strategy to operate primarily in Southern Africa. The Company had previously written this investment to $0 (nil) and recognized a gain on disposal of $0.7 million, which is included in the caption gain on disposal of equity securities in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022.

 

Summarized below are the components of the Company’s equity securities without readily determinable fair value and held to maturity investments as of March 31, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost basis

 

 

Unrealized holding

 

 

Unrealized holding

 

 

Carrying

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

gains

 

 

losses

 

 

value

 

 

Equity securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in MobiKwik

$

26,993

 

$

49,304

 

$

-

 

$

76,297

 

 

 

Investment in CPS

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

Held to maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in Cedar Cellular notes (Note 2)

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Total

$

26,993

 

$

49,304

 

$

-

 

$

76,297

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summarized below are the components of the Company’s equity securities without readily determinable fair value and held to maturity investments as of June 30, 2021:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost basis

 

 

Unrealized holding

 

 

Unrealized holding

 

 

Carrying

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

gains

 

 

losses

 

 

value

 

 

Equity securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in MobiKwik

$

26,993

 

$

49,304

 

$

-

 

$

76,297

 

 

 

Investment in CPS

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

Held to maturity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in Cedar Cellular notes

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Total

$

26,993

 

$

49,304

 

$

-

 

$

76,297

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.Goodwill and intangible assets, net

 

Goodwill

 

Summarized below is the movement in the carrying value of goodwill for the nine months ended March 31, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross value

 

 

Accumulated impairment

 

 

Carrying value

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2021

 

$

42,949

 

$

(13,796)

 

$

29,153

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency adjustment (1)

 

 

(630)

 

 

138

 

 

(492)

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2022

 

$

42,319

 

$

(13,658)

 

$

28,661

 

(1) The foreign currency adjustment represents the effects of the fluctuations between the ZAR and the U.S. dollar on the carrying value.

 

Refer to Note 17 for additional information regarding changes to the Company’s reportable segments during the three months ended December 31, 2021. Goodwill has been allocated to the Company’s reportable segments as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

Merchant

 

Other

 

Carrying value

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2021

 

$

-

 

$

28,496

 

$

657

 

$

29,153

 

 

 

Foreign currency adjustment (1)

 

 

-

 

 

(492)

 

 

-

 

 

(492)

 

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2022

 

$

-

 

$

28,004

 

$

657

 

$

28,661

(1) The foreign currency adjustment represents the effects of the fluctuations between the ZAR and the U.S. dollar on the carrying value.

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6.Goodwill and intangible assets, net (continued)

 

Intangible assets, net

 

Carrying value and amortization of intangible assets

 

Summarized below is the carrying value and accumulated amortization of intangible assets as of March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2021:

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2022

 

As of June 30, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross carrying value

 

 

Accumulated amortization

 

 

Net carrying value

 

 

Gross carrying value

 

 

Accumulated amortization

 

 

Net carrying value

 

 

Finite-lived intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer relationships

$

9,683

 

$

(9,683)

 

$

-

 

$

10,340

 

$

(10,340)

 

$

-

 

 

 

Software and unpatented technology

 

390

 

 

(390)

 

 

-

 

 

1,726

 

 

(1,726)

 

 

-

 

 

 

FTS patent

 

2,633

 

 

(2,633)

 

 

-

 

 

2,679

 

 

(2,679)

 

 

-

 

 

 

Trademarks

 

1,980

 

 

(1,682)

 

 

298

 

 

2,015

 

 

(1,658)

 

 

357

 

 

 

Total finite-lived intangible assets

$

14,686

 

$

(14,388)

 

$

298

 

$

16,760

 

$

(16,403)

 

$

357

 

 

 

Aggregate amortization expense on the finite-lived intangible assets for each of the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, was approximately $0.1 million. Aggregate amortization expense on the finite-lived intangible assets for the nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, was approximately $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

 

Future estimated annual amortization expense for the next five fiscal years and thereafter, assuming exchange rates that prevailed on March 31, 2022, is presented in the table below. Actual amortization expense in future periods could differ from this estimate as a result of acquisitions, changes in useful lives, exchange rate fluctuations and other relevant factors.

 

 

Fiscal 2022

 

$

71

 

 

Fiscal 2023

 

 

71

 

 

Fiscal 2024

 

 

70

 

 

Fiscal 2025

 

 

70

 

 

Fiscal 2026

 

 

70

 

 

 

Total future estimated annual amortization expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

352

 

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7.Assets and policyholder liabilities under insurance and investment contracts

 

Reinsurance assets and policyholder liabilities under insurance contracts

 

Summarized below is the movement in reinsurance assets and policyholder liabilities under insurance contracts during the nine months ended March 31, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinsurance Assets(1)

 

 

Insurance contracts(2)

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2021

$

1,298

 

$

(2,011)

 

 

 

Increase in policy holder benefits under insurance contracts

 

1,612

 

 

8,158

 

 

 

Claims and decrease in policyholders’ benefits under insurance contracts

 

(1,603)

 

 

(8,304)

 

 

 

Foreign currency adjustment(3)

 

(23)

 

 

30

 

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2022

$

1,284

 

$

(2,127)

 

(1) Included in other long-term assets (refer to Note 5);

(2) Included in other long-term liabilities;

(3) Represents the effects of the fluctuations of the ZAR against the U.S. dollar.

 

The Company has agreements with reinsurance companies in order to limit its losses from various insurance contracts, however, if the reinsurer is unable to meet its obligations, the Company retains the liability. The value of insurance contract liabilities is based on the best estimate assumptions of future experience plus prescribed margins, as required in the markets in which these products are offered, namely South Africa. The process of deriving the best estimate assumptions plus prescribed margins includes assumptions related to claim reporting delays (based on average industry experience).

 

Assets and policyholder liabilities under investment contracts

 

Summarized below is the movement in assets and policyholder liabilities under investment contracts during the nine months ended March 31, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets(1)

 

Investment contracts(2)

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2021

$

381

 

$

(381)

 

 

 

Increase in policy holder benefits under investment contracts

 

11

 

 

(11)

 

 

 

Foreign currency adjustment (3)

 

19

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2022

$

411

 

$

(386)

 

(1) Included in other long-term assets (refer to Note 5);

(2) Included in other long-term liabilities;

(3) Represents the effects of the fluctuations of the ZAR against the U.S. dollar.

 

The Company does not offer any investment products with guarantees related to capital or returns.

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8.Borrowings

 

Refer to Note 11 to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2021, for additional information regarding its borrowings.

 

South Africa

 

July 2017 Facilities, as amended, comprising long-term borrowings (all repaid) and a short-term facility (Facility E)

 

Available short-term facility - Facility E

 

As of March 31, 2022, the aggregate amount of the Company’s short-term South African overdraft facility with RMB was ZAR 1.4 billion ($96.2 million, translated at exchange rates applicable as of March 31, 2022). As of March 31, 2022, the Company had utilized approximately ZAR 0.7 billion ($45.7 million) of this overdraft facility. This overdraft facility may only be used to fund ATMs and therefore the overdraft utilized and converted to cash to fund the Company’s ATMs is considered restricted cash. The interest rate on this facility is equal to the prime rate. The prime rate on March 31, 2022, was 7.75%.

 

Nedbank facility, comprising short-term facilities

 

As of March 31, 2022, the aggregate amount of the Company’s short-term South African credit facility with Nedbank Limited was ZAR 406.6 million ($27.9 million). The credit facility comprises an overdraft facility of up to ZAR 250.0 million ($17.2 million), which may only be used to fund mobile ATMs and indirect and derivative facilities of up to ZAR 156.6 million ($10.8 million), which include guarantees, letters of credit and forward exchange contracts. The Company has entered into cession and pledge agreements with Nedbank related to certain of its Nedbank credit facilities (the indirect and derivative facility) and the Company has ceded and pledged certain bank accounts to Nedbank. The funds included in these bank accounts are restricted as they may not be withdrawn without the express permission of Nedbank. These funds, of ZAR 155.1 million ($10.7 million translated at exchange rates applicable as of March 31, 2022), are included within the caption restricted cash related to ATM funding and credit facilities to the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2022. As of March 31, 2022, the interest rate on the overdraft facility was 6.60%.

 

As of March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2021, the Company had utilized approximately ZAR 155.1 million ($10.7 million) and ZAR 156.6 million ($10.9 million), respectively, of its indirect and derivative facilities of ZAR 156.6 million (June 30, 2021: ZAR 156.6 million) to enable the bank to issue guarantees, letters of credit and forward exchange contracts, in order for the Company to honor its obligations to third parties requiring such guarantees (refer to Note 19).

 

 

Movement in short-term credit facilities

 

Summarized below are the Company’s short-term facilities as of March 31, 2022, and the movement in the Company’s short-term facilities from as of June 30, 2022 to as of March 31, 2021, as well as the respective interest rates applied to the borrowings as of March 31, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

South Africa

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RMB

 

Nedbank

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term facilities available as of March 31, 2022

$

96,203

 

$

27,937

 

$

124,140

 

 

 

Overdraft restricted as to use for ATM funding only

 

96,203

 

 

17,179

 

 

113,382

 

 

 

Indirect and derivative facilities

 

-

 

 

10,758

 

 

10,758

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate (%), based on South African prime rate

 

7.75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate (%), based on South African prime rate less 1.15%

 

 

 

 

6.60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movement in utilized overdraft facilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2021

 

14,245

 

 

-

 

 

14,245

 

 

 

 

Utilized

 

405,048

 

 

1,350

 

 

406,398

 

 

 

 

Repaid

 

(371,185)

 

 

(1,323)

 

 

(372,508)

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency adjustment(1)

 

(2,430)

 

 

(27)

 

 

(2,457)

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2022

 

45,678

 

 

-

 

 

45,678

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted as to use for ATM funding only

 

45,678

 

 

-

 

 

45,678

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movement in utilized indirect and derivative facilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2021

 

-

 

 

10,947

 

 

10,947

 

 

 

 

Guarantees cancelled

 

-

 

 

(99)

 

 

(99)

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency adjustment(1)

 

-

 

 

(189)

 

 

(189)

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2022(2)

$

-

 

$

10,659

 

$

10,659

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents the effects of the fluctuations between the ZAR and the U.S. dollar.

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9.Other payables

 

Summarized below is the breakdown of other payables as of March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2021:

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

Accruals

 

$

7,915

 

$

7,501

 

 

Provisions

 

 

5,291

 

 

5,343

 

 

Other

 

 

11,950

 

 

13,288

 

 

Value-added tax payable

 

 

541

 

 

435

 

 

Payroll-related payables

 

 

1,362

 

 

884

 

 

Participating merchants' settlement obligation

 

 

128

 

 

137

 

 

 

 

$

27,187

 

$

27,588

 

 

Other includes transactions-switching funds payable, deferred income, client deposits and other payables.

 

10.Capital structure

 

The following table presents a reconciliation between the number of shares, net of treasury, presented in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity during the nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and the number of shares, net of treasury, excluding non-vested equity shares that have not vested during the nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively:

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

March 31,

 

 

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of shares, net of treasury:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statement of changes in equity

57,921,062

 

56,626,060

 

 

 

Non-vested equity shares that have not vested as of end of period

1,248,391

 

294,000

 

 

Number of shares, net of treasury, excluding non-vested equity shares that have not vested

56,672,671

 

56,332,060

 

 

11.Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

The table below presents the change in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income per component during the three months ended March 31, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated foreign currency translation reserve

 

 

Total

 

 

Balance as of January 1, 2022

 

 

 

 

$

(157,879)

 

$

(157,879)

 

 

 

Release of foreign currency translation reserve related to the disposal of Finbond equity securities (Note 5)

 

 

583

 

 

583

 

 

 

Movement in foreign currency translation reserve

 

 

14,831

 

 

14,831

 

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2022

 

 

 

 

$

(142,465)

 

$

(142,465)

 

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11.Accumulated other comprehensive loss (continued)

The table below presents the change in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income per component during the three months ended March 31, 2021:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated foreign currency translation reserve

 

 

Total

 

 

Balance as of January 1, 2021

 

$

(141,242)

 

$

(141,242)

 

 

 

Release of foreign currency translation reserve related to disposal of Bank Frick

 

 

(2,462)

 

 

(2,462)

 

 

 

Movement in foreign currency translation reserve

 

 

(2,470)

 

 

(2,470)

 

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2021

 

$

(146,174)

 

$

(146,174)

 

 

The table below presents the change in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income per component during the nine months ended March 31, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated foreign currency translation reserve

 

 

Total

 

 

Balance as of July 1, 2021

 

 

 

 

$

(145,721)

 

$

(145,721)

 

 

 

Release of foreign currency translation reserve related to disposal of Finbond equity securities (Note 5)

 

 

583

 

 

583

 

 

 

Movement in foreign currency translation reserve related to equity-accounted investment

 

 

(644)

 

 

(644)

 

 

 

Movement in foreign currency translation reserve

 

 

3,317

 

 

3,317

 

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2022

 

 

 

 

$

(142,465)

 

$

(142,465)

 

 

The table below presents the change in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income per component during the nine months ended March 31, 2021:

 

a

 

 

 

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated foreign currency translation reserve

 

 

Total

 

Balance as of July 1, 2020

 

$

(169,075)

 

$

(169,075)

 

 

Release of foreign currency translation reserve related to disposal of Bank Frick

 

 

(2,462)

 

 

(2,462)

 

 

Movement in foreign currency translation reserve related to equity-accounted investment

 

 

1,688

 

 

1,688

 

 

Movement in foreign currency translation reserve

 

 

23,675

 

 

23,675

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2021

 

$

(146,174)

 

$

(146,174)

 

During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022, the Company reclassified $0.6 million from accumulated other comprehensive loss (accumulated foreign currency translation reserve) to net loss related to the disposal of shares in Finbond. During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2021, the Company reclassified $2.5 million from accumulated other comprehensive loss (accumulated foreign currency translation reserve) to net loss related to the disposal of Bank Frick.

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12.Stock-based compensation

 

The Company’s Amended and Restated 2015 Stock Incentive Plan and the vesting terms of certain stock-based awards granted are described in Note 16 to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2021.

 

Stock option and restricted stock activity

 

Options

 

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of shares

 

 

Weighted average exercise price

($)

 

 

Weighted average remaining contractual term

(in years)

 

 

Aggregate intrinsic value

($'000)

 

Weighted average grant date fair value

($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding - June 30, 2021

 

1,294,832

 

 

3.93

 

 

7.68

 

 

1,624

 

1.45

 

 

Granted - February 2022

 

137,620

 

 

4.87

 

 

10.00

 

 

235

 

1.71

 

 

Exercised

 

(249,521)

 

 

3.05

 

 

-

 

 

470

 

-

 

 

Forfeited

 

(188,332)

 

 

4.14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.50

 

 

 

Outstanding - March 31, 2022

 

994,599

 

 

4.25

 

 

6.86

 

 

1,884

 

1.64

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding - June 30, 2020

 

1,331,651

 

 

5.83

 

 

7.56

 

 

-

 

2.01

 

 

Granted – August 2020

 

150,000

 

 

3.50

 

 

3.00

 

 

166

 

1.11

 

 

Granted – November 2020

 

560,000

 

 

3.01

 

 

10.00

 

 

691

 

1.23

 

 

Exercised

 

(17,335)

 

 

3.07

 

 

-

 

 

35

 

-

 

 

Forfeited

 

(466,033)

 

 

7.12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.26

 

 

 

Outstanding - March 31, 2021

 

1,558,283

 

 

4.24

 

 

7.80

 

 

2,860

 

1.59

 

The Company awarded 137,620 stock options to employees during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022.No stock options were awarded during the three months ended March 31, 2021. The Company awarded 560,000 stock options to employees during the nine months ended March 31, 2021. On August 5, 2020, the Company granted one of its non-employee directors, Mr. Ali Mazanderani, in his capacity as a consultant to the Company, 150,000 stock options with an exercise price of $3.50. These stock options are subject to the non-employee director’s continuous service through the applicable vesting date, and half of the options vest on each of the first and second anniversaries of the grant date.

 

Employees forfeited 94,404 and 10,000 stock options during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Employees forfeited 188,332 and 205,999 stock options during the nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. During the nine months ended March 31, 2021, the Company’s former chief executive officer forfeited 250,034 stock options with strike prices ranging from $6.20 to $11.23 per share following his separation from the Company.

 

The fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant using the Cox Ross Rubinstein binomial model that uses the assumptions noted in the following table. The estimated expected volatility is calculated based on the Company’s 750-day volatility. The estimated expected life of the option was determined based on the historical behavior of employees who were granted options with similar terms.

 

The table below presents the range of assumptions used to value stock options granted during the nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

Expected volatility

50

%

 

62

%

 

Expected dividends

0

%

 

0

%

 

Expected life (in years)

3

 

 

3

 

 

Risk-free rate

1.61

%

 

0.19

%

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12.Stock-based compensation (continued)

 

Stock option and restricted stock activity (continued)

 

Options (continued)

 

The following table presents stock options vested and expected to vest as of March 31, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

shares

 

 

Weighted average exercise price

($)

 

 

Weighted average remaining contractual term

(in years)

 

 

Aggregate intrinsic value

($’000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vested and expecting to vest - March 31, 2022

 

 

994,599

 

 

4.25

 

 

6.86

 

 

1,884

 

 

 

These options have an exercise price range of $3.01 to $11.23.

 

The following table presents stock options that are exercisable as of March 31, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

shares

 

 

Weighted average exercise price

($)

 

 

Weighted average remaining contractual term

(in years)

 

 

Aggregate intrinsic value

($’000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercisable - March 31, 2022

 

 

464,506

 

 

5.37

 

 

5.73

 

 

220

 

 

 

No stock options became exercisable during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021. During the nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, 376,348 and 337,666 stock options became exercisable. The Company issues new shares to satisfy stock option exercises.

 

Restricted stock

 

The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for the nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of shares of restricted stock

 

 

 

Weighted average grant date fair value

($’000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-vested – June 30, 2021

 

 

384,560

 

 

 

1,123

 

 

 

 

Total granted

 

 

893,831

 

 

 

4,433

 

 

 

 

 

Granted – July 2021

 

 

234,608

 

 

 

963

 

 

 

 

 

Granted – August 2021

 

 

44,986

 

 

 

192

 

 

 

 

 

Granted – November and December 2021

 

 

326,158

 

 

 

1,766

 

 

 

 

 

Granted – December 2021

 

 

50,300

 

 

 

269

 

 

 

 

 

Granted – February 2022

 

 

29,920

 

 

 

146

 

 

 

 

 

Granted – March 2022

 

 

207,859

 

 

 

1,097

 

 

 

 

Total granted and vested - November and December 2021

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Granted - November and December 2021

 

 

71,647

 

 

 

393

 

 

 

 

 

Vested - November and December 2021

 

 

(71,647)

 

 

 

393

 

 

 

Forfeitures

 

 

(30,000)

 

 

 

(160)

 

 

 

 

 

Non-vested – March 31, 2022

 

 

1,248,391

 

 

 

5,867

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-vested – June 30, 2020

 

 

1,115,500

 

 

 

5,354

 

 

 

Total vested

 

 

(311,300)

 

 

 

(1,037)

 

 

 

 

 

Vested – August 2020

 

 

(244,500)

 

 

 

(812)

 

 

 

 

 

Vested – September 2020 - accelerated vesting

 

 

(66,800)

 

 

 

(225)

 

 

 

 

Forfeitures

 

 

(510,200)

 

 

 

(1,766)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-vested – March 31, 2021

 

 

294,000

 

 

 

994

 

 

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12.Stock-based compensation (continued)

 

Stock option and restricted stock activity (continued)

 

Restricted stock (continued)

 

On June 30, 2021, the Company entered into employment agreements with Mr. Chris G.B. Meyer, under which Mr. Meyer was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective July 1, 2021. Mr. Meyer was awarded 117,304 shares of restricted stock on July 1, 2021, which were subject to time-based vesting and vest in full on June 30, 2024, subject to Mr. Meyer’s continued service to the Company through June 30, 2024. In addition, under the terms of Mr. Meyer’s engagement, the Company’s Remuneration Committee also awarded Mr. Meyer 117,304 shares of restricted stock which include performance conditions and which only vest on June 30, 2024 if the performance conditions are met and Mr. Meyer remains employed with the Company through June 30, 2024. Vesting of half of these awards, or 58,652 shares of restricted stock, is subject to the Company achieving its three-year financial services plan during the specific measurement period from June 30, 2021, to June 30, 2024, and the other half is subject to share price growth targets, and only vest if the Company’s share price is $8.14 or higher on June 30, 2024. On March 1, 2022, the Company awarded 207,859 shares of restricted stock to executive officers and vesting of these awards is subject to the executive’s continuous service through the applicable vesting date, one third of which vests on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. In August 2021, December 2021 and February 2022, the Company awarded 44,986, 50,300 and 29,920 shares of restricted stock, respectively, to employees which have time and performance-based (market conditions related to share price performance) vesting conditions.

 

Upon joining the Company, each of Messrs. Meyer and Lincoln C. Mali, were entitled to receive an award of shares of restricted stock which were subject to them purchasing an agreed value of shares (“matching awards”) in the market during a prescribed period of time. However, these executives were unable to purchase shares in the market during that period due to a Company-imposed insider-trading restriction placed on them. On November 15, 2021, the Company amended the terms of these awards in order to put the executives into an economically equivalent position, as follows:

(i) assume that the executives would have purchased their agreed allocation within their first 30 days post commencement of employment had they not been embargoed;

(ii) require the executives to fulfill their agreed allocations within a short period following release of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2021;

(iii) to the extent that the price per share actually paid is greater than the 30-day volume-weighted average price (“VWAP”) in their respective first months of employment, award the executives a top-up (“top up awards”) which amounts to the after-tax difference between (a) number of shares purchased at the 30-day VWAP in their respective first months of employment and (b) number of shares purchased at the actual share price paid. The top-up will be settled as follows: (a) 55% in shares of the Company’s common stock and (b) 45%, at the election of the executive, as either shares of the Company’s common stock or cash. The top up awards were not subject to any vesting conditions and vested immediately; and

(iv) adjust the initial matching awards to the aggregate number of shares acquired in terms of (ii) and (iii). The matching awards vest ratably over a period of three years commencing on the first anniversary of the grant of the matching awards.

 

The executives acquired shares during November and December 2021, and the Company granted the executives 326,158 matching awards and 71,647 top up awards.

 

Except as discussed above, no shares of restricted stock vested during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022.

 

During the nine months ended March 31, 2021, 244,500 shares of restricted stock with time-based vesting conditions vested. In connection with the Company’s former chief executive officer’s separation, the Company agreed to accelerate the vesting of 66,800 shares of restricted stock which were granted in February 2020, and which were subject to time-based vesting. These shares of restricted stock vested on September 30, 2020.

 

During the nine months ended March 31, 2022, 30,000 shares of restricted stock were forfeited by an executive officer as the market condition (related to share price performance) was not achieved.

 

The 510,200 shares of restricted stock that were forfeited during the nine months ended March 31, 2021, includes 375,200 shares of restricted stock forfeited by the Company’s former chief executive officer upon his separation from the Company and 30,000 shares of restricted stock forfeited by an executive officer as the market condition (related to share price performance) was not achieved. The March 31, 2021, non-vested shares of restricted stock presented in the table above includes 164,000 shares of restricted stock forfeited by an executive officer following his resignation from the Company on April 30, 2021. The amount of 164,000 shares of restricted stock comprised 107,200 shares of restricted stock with performance (related to agreed return on net asset value) and time-based vesting conditions, 30,000 shares of restricted stock with a market condition (related to share price performance) and time-based vesting conditions, and 26,800 shares of restricted stock with time-based vesting conditions.

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12.Stock-based compensation (continued)

 

Stock option and restricted stock activity (continued)

 

Restricted stock (continued)

 

Effective January 1, 2022, the Company agreed to grant an advisor shares in lieu of cash for services provided to the Company during a contract term that will expire on December 31, 2022. The contract may be terminated early if certain agreed events occur. The advisor has agreed to receive 6,481 shares of the Company’s common stock per month as payment for services rendered and is not entitled to receive additional shares if the contract is terminated early due to the occurrence of the agreed events. The 6,481 shares granted per month was calculated using an agreed monthly fee of $35,000 divided by the Company’s closing market price on January 3, 2022, on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The Company and the advisor have agreed that the Company will issue the shares to the advisor, in arrears, on a quarterly basis and that the shares may not be transferred until the earlier of December 31, 2022, or the occurrence of the agreed event. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company recorded a stock-based compensation charge of $0.1 million and included the issuance of 19,443 shares of common stock in its issued and outstanding share count.

 

The Company recorded a stock-based compensation charge, net during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, of $0.6 million and $0.2 million, respectively, which comprised:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total charge

 

Allocated to cost of goods sold, IT processing, servicing and support

 

Allocated to selling, general and administration

 

 

Three months ended March 31, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation charge

 

$

619

 

$

-

 

$

619

 

 

 

 

Reversal of stock compensation charge related to stock options and restricted stock forfeited

 

 

(5)

 

 

-

 

 

(5)

 

 

 

 

 

Total - three months ended March 31, 2022

 

$

614

 

$

-

 

$

614

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation charge

 

$

245

 

$

-

 

$

245

 

 

 

 

 

Total - three months ended March 31, 2021

 

$

245

 

$

-

 

$

245

 

 

The Company recorded a stock-based compensation charge, net during the nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, of $1.7 million and $0.9 million respectively, which comprised:

 

a

 

 

 

 

 

Total charge

 

Allocated to cost of goods sold, IT processing, servicing and support

 

Allocated to selling, general and administration

 

 

Nine months ended March 31, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation charge

 

$

1,751

 

$

-

 

$

1,751

 

 

 

 

Reversal of stock compensation charge related to stock options forfeited

 

 

(40)

 

 

-

 

 

(40)

 

 

 

 

 

Total - nine months ended March 31, 2022

 

$

1,711

 

$

-

 

$

1,711

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine months ended March 31, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation charge

 

$

1,173

 

$

-

 

$

1,173

 

 

 

 

Reversal of stock compensation charge related to stock options and restricted stock forfeited

 

 

(297)

 

 

-

 

 

(297)

 

 

 

 

 

Total - nine months ended March 31, 2021

 

$

876

 

$

-

 

$

876

 

 

The stock-based compensation charges have been allocated to selling, general and administration based on the allocation of the cash compensation paid to the relevant employees.

 

 

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12.Stock-based compensation (continued)

 

As of March 31, 2022, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options was approximately $0.5 million, which the Company expects to recognize over approximately two years. As of March 31, 2022, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock awards was approximately $4.8 million, which the Company expects to recognize over approximately three years.

 

As of March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2021, respectively, the Company recorded a deferred tax asset of approximately $0.3 million and $0.1 million, related to the stock-based compensation charge recognized related to employees of Net1. As of March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2021, respectively, the Company recorded a valuation allowance of approximately $0.3 million and $0.1 million, related to the deferred tax asset because it does not believe that the stock-based compensation deduction would be utilized as it does not anticipate generating sufficient taxable income in the United States. The Company deducts the difference between the market value on the date of exercise by the option recipient and the exercise price from income subject to taxation in the United States.

 

13.(Loss) Earnings per share

 

The Company has issued redeemable common stock which is redeemable at an amount other than fair value. Redemption of a class of common stock at other than fair value increases or decreases the carrying amount of the redeemable common stock and is reflected in basic earnings per share using the two-class method. There were no redemptions of common stock, or adjustments to the carrying value of the redeemable common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021. Accordingly, the two-class method presented below does not include the impact of any redemption. The Company’s redeemable common stock is described in Note 13 to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2021.

Basic (loss) earnings per share includes shares of restricted stock that meet the definition of a participating security because these shares are eligible to receive non-forfeitable dividend equivalents at the same rate as common stock. Basic (loss) earnings per share has been calculated using the two-class method and basic (loss) earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, reflects only undistributed earnings. The computation below of basic (loss) earnings per share excludes the net loss attributable to shares of unvested restricted stock (participating non-vested restricted stock) from the numerator and excludes the dilutive impact of these unvested shares of restricted stock from the denominator.

 

Diluted (loss) earnings per share has been calculated to give effect to the number of shares of additional common stock that would have been outstanding if the potential dilutive instruments had been issued in each period. Stock options are included in the calculation of diluted (loss) earnings per share utilizing the treasury stock method and are not considered to be participating securities, as the stock options do not contain non-forfeitable dividend rights. The Company has excluded employee stock options to purchase 185,902 and 172,113 shares of common stock from the calculation of diluted loss per share during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022, because the effect would be antidilutive.

 

The calculation of diluted (loss) earnings per share includes the dilutive effect of a portion of the restricted stock granted to employees in May 2018, September 2018, February 2020, May 2021, July 2021, August 2021, November 2021, December 2021, February 2022 and March 2022, as these shares of restricted stock are considered contingently returnable shares for the purposes of the diluted (loss) earnings per share calculation and the vesting conditions in respect of a portion of the restricted stock had been satisfied. The vesting conditions for all awards made are discussed in Note 16 to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2021.

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13.(Loss) Earnings per share (continued)

 

The following table presents net loss attributable to Net1 and the share data used in the basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share computations using the two-class method:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands except

 

 

 

(in thousands except

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

percent and

 

 

 

percent and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

per share data)

 

 

 

per share data)

 

 

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to Net1

 

$

(3,327)

 

 

$

(6,204)

 

 

$

(28,727)

 

 

$

(39,696)

 

 

 

 

Undistributed loss

 

 

(3,327)

 

 

 

(6,204)

 

 

 

(28,727)

 

 

 

(39,696)

 

 

 

 

Percent allocated to common shareholders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Calculation 1)

 

 

98%

 

 

 

99%

 

 

 

99%

 

 

 

99%

 

 

 

 

Numerator for loss per share: basic and diluted

 

$

(3,262)

 

$

 

(6,172)

 

 

$

(28,299)

 

 

$

(39,300)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator for basic (loss) earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

weighted-average common shares outstanding

 

 

56,660

 

 

 

56,352

 

 

 

56,467

 

 

 

56,236

 

 

 

 

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options

 

 

-

 

 

 

275

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

92

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator for diluted (loss) earnings per share: adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding and assuming conversion

 

 

56,660

 

 

 

56,627

 

 

 

56,467

 

 

 

56,328

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.06)

 

 

$

(0.11)

 

 

$

(0.50)

 

 

$

(0.70)

 

 

 

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.06)

 

 

$

(0.11)

 

 

$

(0.50)

 

 

$

(0.70)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Calculation 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding (A)

 

 

56,660

 

 

 

56,352

 

 

 

56,467

 

 

 

56,236

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding and unvested restricted shares expected to vest (B)

 

 

57,791

 

 

 

56,646

 

 

 

57,322

 

 

 

56,803

 

 

 

 

Percent allocated to common shareholders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(A) / (B)

 

 

98%

 

 

 

99%

 

 

 

99%

 

 

 

99%

 

 

 

Options to purchase 408,252 shares of the Company’s common stock at prices ranging from $4.87 to $11.23 per share were outstanding during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted (loss) earnings per share because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the Company’s common stock. Options to purchase 425,784 shares of the Company’s common stock at prices ranging from $6.20 to $11.23 per share were outstanding during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2021, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted (loss) earnings per share because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the Company’s common stock. The options, which expire at various dates through February 3, 2032, were still outstanding as of March 31, 2022.

 

14.Supplemental cash flow information

The following table presents supplemental cash flow disclosures for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash received from interest

 

$

756

 

$

537

 

$

1,444

 

$

1,746

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

788

 

$

707

 

$

2,468

 

$

2,251

 

 

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

$

181

 

$

211

 

$

471

 

$

16,382

 

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14.Supplemental cash flow information (continued)

 

Disaggregation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash included on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows includes restricted cash related to cash withdrawn from the Company’s debt facilities to fund ATMs. This cash may only be used to fund ATMs and is considered restricted as to use and therefore is classified as restricted cash. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash also includes cash in certain bank accounts that have been ceded to Nedbank. As this cash has been pledged and ceded it may not be drawn and is considered restricted as to use and therefore is classified as restricted cash as well. Refer to Note 8 for additional information regarding the Company’s facilities. The following table presents the disaggregation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of March 31, 2022 and 2021, and June 30, 2021:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2022

 

 

March 31, 2021

 

 

June 30, 2021

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

183,712

 

$

207,814

 

$

198,572

 

 

 

Restricted cash

 

 

56,336

 

 

19,016

 

 

25,193

 

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

$

240,048

 

$

226,830

 

$

223,765

 

 

Leases

The following table presents supplemental cash flow disclosure related to leases for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Nine months ended March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating cash flows from operating leases

 

$

902

 

$

1,061

 

$

2,665

 

$

2,940

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

$

290

 

$

796

 

$

1,308

 

$

2,497

 

 

15.Revenue recognition

 

Disaggregation of revenue

 

The following table presents the Company’s revenue disaggregated by major revenue streams, including a reconciliation to operating segments for the three months ended March 31, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

Merchant

 

Other

 

Total

 

Processing fees

$

7,075

 

$

8,136

 

$

397

 

$

15,608

 

 

South Africa

 

7,075

 

 

8,136

 

 

-

 

 

15,211

 

 

Rest of world

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

397

 

 

397

 

Technology products

 

40

 

 

7,877

 

 

-

 

 

7,917

 

Telecom products and services

 

-

 

 

1,862

 

 

-

 

 

1,862

 

Lending revenue

 

5,614

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

5,614

 

Insurance revenue

 

2,169

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

2,169

 

Account holder fees

 

1,434

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

1,434

 

Other

 

97

 

 

501

 

 

-

 

 

598

 

 

Total revenue, derived from the following geographic locations

 

16,429

 

 

18,376

 

 

397

 

 

35,202

 

 

 

South Africa

 

16,429

 

 

18,376

 

 

-

 

 

34,805

 

 

 

Rest of world

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

397

 

$

397

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15.Revenue recognition (continued)

 

Disaggregation of revenue (continued)

 

The following table presents the Company’s revenue disaggregated by major revenue streams, including a reconciliation to operating segments for the three months ended March 31, 2021:

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

Merchant

 

Other

 

Total

 

Processing fees

$

7,179

 

$

6,810

 

$

421

 

$

14,410

 

 

South Africa(1)

 

7,179

 

 

6,810

 

 

-

 

 

13,989

 

 

Rest of world

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

421

 

 

421

 

Technology products

 

87

 

 

2,179

 

 

-

 

 

2,266

 

Telecom products and services

 

-

 

 

2,945

 

 

-

 

 

2,945

 

Lending revenue

 

5,474

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

5,474

 

Insurance revenue

 

1,709

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

1,709

 

Account holder fees

 

1,414

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

1,414

 

Other

 

373

 

 

237

 

 

-

 

 

610

 

 

Total revenue, derived from the following geographic locations

 

16,236

 

 

12,171

 

 

421

 

 

28,828

 

 

 

South Africa

 

16,236

 

 

12,171

 

 

-

 

 

28,407

 

 

 

Rest of world

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

421

 

$

421

 

The following table presents the Company’s revenue disaggregated by major revenue streams, including a reconciliation to operating segments for the nine months ended March 31, 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

Merchant

 

Other

 

Total

 

Processing fees

$

22,535

 

$

24,633

 

$

1,220

 

$

48,388

 

 

South Africa

 

22,535

 

 

24,633

 

 

-

 

 

47,168

 

 

Rest of world

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

1,220

 

 

1,220

 

Technology products

 

252

 

 

15,851

 

 

-

 

 

16,103

 

Telecom products and services

 

-

 

 

6,169

 

 

-

 

 

6,169

 

Lending revenue

 

16,171

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

16,171

 

Insurance revenue

 

6,396

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

6,396

 

Account holder fees

 

4,255

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

4,255

 

Other

 

623

 

 

2,715

 

 

-

 

 

3,338

 

 

Total revenue, derived from the following geographic locations

 

50,232

 

 

49,368

 

 

1,220

 

 

100,820

 

 

 

South Africa

 

50,232

 

 

49,368

 

 

-

 

 

99,600

 

 

 

Rest of world

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

1,220

 

$

1,220

 

The following table presents the Company’s revenue disaggregated by major revenue streams, including a reconciliation to operating segments for the nine months ended March 31, 2021:

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

Merchant

 

Other

 

Total

 

Processing fees

$

23,318

 

$

20,496

 

$

2,855

 

$

46,669

 

 

South Africa(1)

 

23,318

 

 

20,496

 

 

-

 

 

43,814

 

 

Rest of world

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

2,855

 

 

2,855

 

Technology products

 

158

 

 

13,723

 

 

-

 

 

13,881

 

Telecom products and services

 

-

 

 

10,515

 

 

-

 

 

10,515

 

Lending revenue

 

14,962

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

14,962

 

Insurance revenue

 

4,779

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

4,779

 

Account holder fees

 

3,870

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

3,870

 

Other

 

780

 

 

813

 

 

-

 

 

1,593

 

 

Total revenue, derived from the following geographic locations

 

47,867

 

 

45,547

 

 

2,855

 

 

96,269

 

 

 

South Africa

 

47,867

 

 

45,547

 

 

-

 

 

93,414

 

 

 

Rest of world

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

2,855

 

$

2,855

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16.Leases

 

The Company has entered into leasing arrangements classified as operating leases under accounting guidance. These leasing arrangements relate primarily to the lease of its corporate head office, administration offices and branch locations through which the Company operates its financial services business in South Africa. The Company’s operating leases have remaining lease terms of between one and five years. The Company also operates parts of its financial services business from locations which it leases for a period of less than one year. The Company’s operating lease expense during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was $0.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively. The Company’s operating lease expense during the nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was $2.7 million and $2.9 million, respectively. The Company does not have any significant leases that have not commenced as of March 31, 2022.

 

The Company has also entered into short-term leasing arrangements, primarily for the lease of branch locations and other locations, to operate its financial services business in South Africa. The Company’s short-term lease expense during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, was $ 1.3 million and $ 1.0 million, respectively. The Company’s short-term lease expense during the nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, was $ 3.9 million and $ 3.1 million, respectively.

 

The following table presents supplemental balance sheet disclosure related to the Company’s right-of-use assets and its operating lease liabilities as of March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2021:

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

 

Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average remaining lease term (years)

 

 

3.00

 

 

3.94

 

 

 

Weighted average discount rate (percent)

 

 

9.3

 

 

9.3

 

 

The maturities of the Company’s operating lease liabilities as of March 31, 2022, are presented below:

 

 

 

Maturities of operating lease liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Year ended June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

2022 (excluding nine months to March 31, 2022)

 

$

917

 

 

2023

 

 

1,832

 

 

2024

 

 

861

 

 

2025

 

 

260

 

 

2026

 

 

-

 

 

Thereafter

 

 

-

 

 

Total undiscounted operating lease liabilities

 

 

3,870

 

 

Less imputed interest

 

 

293

 

 

Total operating lease liabilities, included in

 

 

3,577

 

 

Operating lease liability - current

 

 

2,232

 

 

Operating lease liability - long-term

 

$

1,345

 

17.Operating segments

 

Change to internal reporting structure and restatement of previously reported information

 

During November 2021, the Company’s chief operating decision maker changed the Company’s operating and internal reporting structures following the establishment of a new management team and the Company’s decision to focus primarily on the South African market. The chief operating decision maker has decided to analyze the Company’s operating performance primarily based on operational lines which group financial services provided to customers (consumers) into the Consumer operating segment and goods and services provided to corporate and other juristic entities into the Merchant operating segment.

 

Reallocation of certain activities among operating segments

 

During the second quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company reorganized its operating segments by combining financial services provided to consumers (primarily individuals) from the Financial services operating segment with processing activities provided for customers within the Consumer operating segment, and by allocating processing activities performed for merchants (primarily corporate and juristic customers) from the Processing operating segment to the Merchant operating segment. Sales of hardware and licenses to customers (primarily corporate entities) included in the Technology operating segment have been allocated to the Merchant operating segment. Lastly, processing activities performed outside of South Africa have been allocated from the Processing operating segment to the Other operating segment. Segment results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022, reflect these changes to the operating segments. Previously reported information has been restated.

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17.Operating segments (continued)

 

Operating segments

 

The Company discloses segment information as reflected in the management information systems reports that its chief operating decision maker uses in making decisions and to report certain entity-wide disclosures about products and services, and the countries in which the entity holds material assets or reports material revenues.

 

The Company currently has three reportable segments: Consumer, Merchant and Other. Consumer and Merchant operate mainly within South Africa and certain of the Company’s current and legacy activities outside of South Africa have been allocated to our Other operating segment. The Company’s reportable segments offer different products and services and require different resources and marketing strategies but share the Company’s assets.

 

The Consumer segment includes activities related to the provision of financial services to customers, including a bank account, loans and insurance products. The Company charges monthly administration fees for all bank accounts. Customers that have a bank account managed by the Company are issued cards that can be utilized to withdraw funds at an ATM or to transact at a merchant point of sale device (“POS”). The Company earns processing fees from transactions processed for these customers. The Company also earns fees on transactions performed by other banks’ customers utilizing its ATM or POS. The Company provides short-term loans to customers in South Africa for which it earns initiation and monthly service fees. The Company writes life insurance contracts, primarily funeral-benefit policies, and policy holders pay the Company a monthly insurance premium.

 

The Merchant segment includes activities related to the provision of goods and services provided to corporate and other juristic entities. The Company earns fees from processing activities performed for its customers and revenue generated from the distribution of prepaid airtime. The Company provides its customers with transaction processing services that involve the collection, transmittal and retrieval of all transaction data. This segment also includes sales of hardware and licenses to customers. Hardware includes the sale of POS devices, SIM cards and other consumables which can occur on an ad hoc basis. Licenses include the right to use certain technology developed by the Company.

 

The Other segment includes our operations outside South Africa and IPG’s processing activities for the applicable period through to the year ended June 30, 2021.

 

Corporate/Eliminations includes the Company’s head office cost center and the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets.

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17.Operating segments (continued)

 

Operating segments (continued)

 

The reconciliation of the reportable segment’s revenue to revenue from external customers for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reportable Segment

 

 

Inter-segment

 

 

From external customers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

$

16,429

 

$

-

 

$

16,429

 

Merchant

 

18,478

 

 

102

 

 

18,376

 

Other

 

397

 

 

-

 

 

397

 

 

Total for the three months ended March 31, 2022

$

35,304

 

$

102

 

$

35,202

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

$

16,236

 

$

-

 

$

16,236

 

Merchant

 

12,171

 

 

-

 

 

12,171

 

Other

 

421

 

 

-

 

 

421

 

 

 

Total for the three months ended March 31, 2021

$

28,828

 

$

-

 

$

28,828

The reconciliation of the reportable segment’s revenue to revenue from external customers for the nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reportable Segment

 

 

Inter-segment

 

 

From external customers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

$

50,232

 

$

-

 

$

50,232

 

Merchant

 

49,652

 

 

284

 

 

49,368

 

Other

 

1,220

 

 

-

 

 

1,220

 

 

Total for the nine months ended March 31, 2022

$

101,104

 

$

284

 

$

100,820

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

$

47,867

 

$

-

 

$

47,867

 

Merchant

 

45,623

 

 

76

 

 

45,547

 

Other

 

2,855

 

 

-

 

 

2,855

 

 

 

Total for the nine months ended March 31, 2021

$

96,345

 

$

76

 

$

96,269

 

 

The Company 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”). The Company does not allocate depreciation and amortization, impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets, certain lease charges (“Lease adjustments”), non-recurring 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 its reportable segments. The Lease adjustments reflects lease charge excluded from the calculation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA and are therefore reported as a reconciling item to reconcile the reportable segments Segment Adjusted EBITDA to the Company’s loss before income tax expense.

 

 

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17.Operating segments (continued)

 

Operating segments (continued)

 

The reconciliation of the reportable segments measures of profit or loss to income before income taxes for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

Reportable segments measure of profit or loss

$

(5,508)

 

$

(10,652)

 

$

(16,567)

 

$

(25,209)

 

 

Operating loss: Corporate/Eliminations

 

(2,560)

 

 

(1,404)

 

 

(8,775)

 

 

(8,943)

 

 

Lease adjustments

 

(890)

 

 

(1,104)

 

 

(2,647)

 

 

(2,991)

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

(463)

 

 

(1,132)

 

 

(2,084)

 

 

(3,129)

 

 

Change in fair value of equity securities

 

-

 

 

10,814

 

 

-

 

 

25,942

 

 

Gain related to fair value adjustment to currency options

 

6,120

 

 

-

 

 

3,691

 

 

-

 

 

Gain on disposal of equity securities

 

720

 

 

-

 

 

720

 

 

-

 

 

Loss on disposal of equity-accounted investment - Bank Frick

 

-

 

 

(472)

 

 

-

 

 

(472)

 

 

Loss on disposal of equity-accounted investment

 

(346)

 

 

-

 

 

(346)

 

 

(13)

 

 

Interest income

 

761

 

 

606

 

 

1,463

 

 

1,934

 

 

Interest expense

 

(691)

 

 

(744)

 

 

(2,272)

 

 

(2,168)

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

$

(2,857)

 

$

(4,088)

 

$

(26,817)

 

$

(15,049)

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17.Operating segments (continued)

 

Operating segments (continued)

 

The following tables summarize supplemental segment information for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

$

16,429

 

$

16,236

 

$

50,232

 

$

47,867

 

 

Merchant

 

18,478

 

 

12,171

 

 

49,652

 

 

45,623

 

 

Other

 

397

 

 

421

 

 

1,220

 

 

2,855

 

 

 

Total

 

35,304

 

 

28,828

 

 

101,104

 

 

96,345

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment Adjusted EBITDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer(1)

 

(6,866)

 

 

(7,610)

 

 

(20,871)

 

 

(19,395)

 

 

Merchant

 

1,271

 

 

273

 

 

3,951

 

 

4,471

 

 

Other

 

87

 

 

(3,315)

 

 

353

 

 

(10,285)

 

 

 

Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA

 

(5,508)

 

 

(10,652)

 

 

(16,567)

 

 

(25,209)

 

 

 

Corporate/Eliminations

 

(2,560)

 

 

(1,404)

 

 

(8,775)

 

 

(8,943)

 

 

 

 

Subtotal

 

(8,068)

 

 

(12,056)

 

 

(25,342)

 

 

(34,152)

 

 

 

 

 

Less: Lease adjustments

 

890

 

 

1,104

 

 

2,647

 

 

2,991

 

 

 

 

 

Less: Depreciation and amortization

 

463

 

 

1,132

 

 

2,084

 

 

3,129

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total operating loss

 

(9,421)

 

 

(14,292)

 

 

(30,073)

 

 

(40,272)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

226

 

 

798

 

 

1,377

 

 

2,275

 

 

Merchant

 

207

 

 

176

 

 

613

 

 

487

 

 

Other

 

13

 

 

66

 

 

43

 

 

106

 

 

 

Subtotal: Operating segments

 

446

 

 

1,040

 

 

2,033

 

 

2,868

 

 

 

Corporate/Eliminations

 

17

 

 

92

 

 

51

 

 

261

 

 

 

 

Total

 

463

 

 

1,132

 

 

2,084

 

 

3,129

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenditures for long-lived assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

713

 

 

99

 

 

1,523

 

 

3,343

 

 

Merchant

 

120

 

 

550

 

 

196

 

 

581

 

 

Other

 

1

 

 

-

 

 

2

 

 

23

 

 

 

Subtotal: Operating segments

 

834

 

 

649

 

 

1,721

 

 

3,947

 

 

 

Corporate/Eliminations

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

Total

$

834

 

$

649

 

$

1,721

 

$

3,947

(1) Consumer Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022, includes reorganization costs of $5.9 million (refer also Note 1).

 

The segment information as reviewed by the chief operating decision maker does not include a measure of segment assets per segment as all of the significant assets are used in the operations of all, rather than any one, of the segments. The Company does not have dedicated assets assigned to a particular operating segment. Accordingly, it is not meaningful to attempt an arbitrary allocation and segment asset allocation is therefore not presented.

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18.Income tax

 

Income tax in interim periods

 

For the purposes of interim financial reporting, the Company determines the appropriate income tax provision by first applying the effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the full fiscal year to ordinary income. This amount is then adjusted for the tax effect of significant unusual items, for instance, changes in tax law, valuation allowances and non-deductible transaction-related expenses that are reported separately, and have an impact on the tax charge. The cumulative effect of any change in the enacted tax rate, if and when applicable, on the opening balance of deferred tax assets and liabilities is also included in the tax charge as a discrete event in the interim period in which the enactment date occurs.

 

The South African corporate income tax rate is expected to reduce from 28% to 27% from July 1, 2022. The change in the income tax rate has not been enacted as of March 31, 2022, and accordingly all deferred taxes assets and liabilities related to the Company’s South African operations are still recorded using the enacted corporate income tax rate of 28%.

 

For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022, the Company’s effective tax rate was impacted by the tax expense recorded by the Company’s profitable South African operations, non-deductible expenses, the on-going losses incurred by certain of the Company’s South African businesses and the associated valuation allowances created related to the deferred tax assets recognized regarding net operating losses incurred by these entities.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company’s effective tax rate was impacted by the tax effect of the change in the fair value of our equity securities (refer to Note 5), which is at a lower tax rate than the South African statutory rate, the tax expense recorded by the Company’s profitable South African operations, non-deductible expenses, the on-going losses incurred by IPG and certain of the Company’s South African businesses and the associated valuation allowances created related to the deferred tax assets recognized regarding net operating losses incurred by these entities.

 

For the nine months ended March 31, 2021, the Company’s effective tax rate was impacted by the tax effect of the change in fair value referred to above, tax expense recorded by the Company’s profitable South African operations, non-deductible expenses, the on-going losses incurred by IPG and certain of the Company’s South African businesses and the associated valuation allowances created related to the deferred tax assets recognized regarding net operating losses incurred by these entities, which was partially offset by the reversal of the deferred tax liability related to one of the Company’s equity-accounted investments following its impairment.

 

Uncertain tax positions

 

The Company had no significant uncertain tax positions during the three months ended March 31, 2022, and therefore, the Company had no accrued interest related to uncertain tax positions on its balance sheet. The Company does not expect changes related to its unrecognized tax benefits will have a significant impact on its results of operations or financial position in the next 12 months.

 

The Company has no unrecognized tax benefits. The Company files income tax returns mainly in South Africa, Germany, Hong Kong, India, the United Kingdom, Botswana and in the U.S. federal jurisdiction. As of March 31, 2022, the Company’s South African subsidiaries are no longer subject to income tax examination by the South African Revenue Service for periods before June 30, 2017. The Company is subject to income tax in other jurisdictions outside South Africa, none of which are individually material to its financial position, statement of cash flows, or results of operations.

 

19.Commitments and contingencies

 

Guarantees

 

The South African Revenue Service and certain of the Company’s customers, suppliers and other business partners have asked the Company to provide them with guarantees, including standby letters of credit, issued by a South African bank. The Company is required to procure these guarantees for these third parties to operate its business.

 

Nedbank has issued guarantees to these third parties amounting to ZAR 155.1 million ($10.7 million, translated at exchange rates applicable as of March 31, 2022) thereby utilizing part of the Company’s short-term facilities. The Company pays commission of between 0.4% per annum to 1.82% per annum of the face value of these guarantees and does not recover any of the commission from third parties.

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19.Commitments and contingencies (continued)

 

Guarantees (continued)

 

The Company has not recognized any obligation related to these guarantees in its consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2022. The maximum potential amount that the Company could pay under these guarantees is ZAR 155.1 million ($10.7 million, translated at exchange rates applicable as of March 31, 2022). As discussed in Note 8, the Company has ceded and pledged certain bank accounts to Nedbank as security for these guarantees with an aggregate value of ZAR 155.1 million ($10.7 million translated at exchange rates applicable as of March 31, 2022). The guarantees have reduced the amount available under its indirect and derivative facilities in the Company’s short-term credit facility described in Note 8.

 

Contingencies

 

The Company is subject to a variety of insignificant claims and suits that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of business. Management currently believes that the resolution of these other matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

20. Subsequent events

 

2022 Acquisitions

 

April 2022 acquisition of Connect

 

On October 31, 2021, the Company entered into a Sale of Shares Agreement (the “Sale Agreement”) with the Sellers (as defined in the Sale Agreement), Cash Connect Management Solutions Proprietary Limited (“CCMS”), Ovobix (RF) Proprietary Limited (“Ovobix”), Luxiano 227 Proprietary Limited (“Luxiano”) and K2021477132 (South Africa) Proprietary Limited (“K2021” and together with CCMS, Ovobix and Luxiano, “Connect”). Pursuant to the Sale Agreement, and subject to its terms and conditions, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Net1 SA, agreed to acquire, and the Sellers agreed to sell, all of the outstanding equity interests and certain claims in Connect. The transaction closed on April 14, 2022. The Company has commenced the purchase price allocation related to this transaction however the process had not been completed as of the date of filing this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on May 10, 2022. The Company expects to include its preliminary allocation of the purchase consideration related to this acquisition in its audited financial statements to be included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2022.

 

The total purchase consideration was ZAR 3.8 billion ($262.0 million), comprising ZAR 3.5 billion ($238.2 million) in cash and ZAR 0.4 billion ($23.9 million) in 3,185,079 shares of the Company’s common stock. The 3,185,079 shares of common stock will be issued in three tranches on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the closing and was calculated as ZAR 350.0 million divided by the sum of $7.50 multiplied by the closing date exchange rate (as defined in the Sale Agreement) of $1:ZAR 14.65165.

 

The closing of the transaction was subject to customary closing conditions, including (i) approval from the competition authorities of South Africa, Namibia and Botswana, (ii) exchange control approval from the financial surveillance department of the South African Reserve Bank, and (iii) obtaining certain third-party consents. In addition, the closing of the transaction was subject to entry into definitive financing agreements by each of Net1 SA and CCMS for an aggregate of ZAR 2.35 billion in debt financing provided by Rand Merchant Bank and satisfying the conditions precedent for funding thereunder, of which ZAR 1.1 billion relates to the financing agreements described below and ZAR 1.25 billion related to finance agreements signed between CCMS and RMB. Of the ZAR1.25 billion related to CCMS, ZAR 250 million related to new debt as part of the funding of the acquisition. The definitive loan agreements became effective upon closing the transaction.

 

The South African competition authorities approved the transaction subject to certain public interest conditions relating to employment, increasing the spread of ownership by historically disadvantaged people (“HDPs”) and workers, and investing in supplier and enterprise development. Further to increasing the spread of ownership by HDPs, Net1 is required to establish an employee share ownership scheme (“ESOP”) within 24 months of the implementation of the Connect acquisition, that complies with certain design principles for the benefit of the workers of the merged entity to receive a shareholding in Net1 equal in value to at least 3% of the issued shares in Net1 at the date of the Connect acquisition. If within 24 months of the implementation date of the transaction, Net1generates a positive net profit for three consecutive quarters, the ESOP shall increase to 5% of the issued shares in Net1 at the date of the Connect acquisition. The final structure of the ESOP is contingent on Net1 shareholder approval and relevant regulatory and governance approvals. The ESOP had not been established as of May 10, 2022.

 

The Company believes that the acquisition significantly advances its vision to transform into the leading fintech platform for underserved consumers and merchants in South Africa. The combination is strategically important because it combines complementary product offerings to drive stronger unit economics, facilitates expansion of the addressable market to informal MSMEs, Connect has an attractive financial profile with strong and profitable growth, merges highly skilled teams with complementary expertise and allows the combined group to better serve the underserved in South Africa through the provision of dignified financial services to people and businesses who are underserved by the financial system.

 

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20. Subsequent events (continued)

 

New borrowings – South Africa

 

July 2017 Facilities, as amended, comprising long-term borrowings (Facility G and Facility H) and a short-term facility (Facility E)

 

Long-term facilities - Facility G and Facility H

 

The Company, through Net1 SA, entered into a Fourth Amendment and Restatement Agreement, which includes, among other agreements, an Amended and Restated Common Terms Agreement, a Senior Facility G Agreement and a Senior Facility H Agreement (collectively, the “Loan Documents”) with RMB and Main Street 1692 (RF) Proprietary Limited (“Debt Guarantor”), a South African company incorporated for the sole purpose of holding collateral for the benefit of the Lenders and acting as debt guarantor, and certain other parties. The Loan Documents were further amended through letter agreements, which form part of the Loan Documents, in March 2022 and the disclosure in this note includes the amended terms. Net1 agreed to guarantee the obligations of Net1 SA to the Lenders. The Loan Documents became effective upon closing the transaction and the Company drew down on the facilities on April 14, 2022.

 

The Loan Documents contain customary covenants that require Net1 SA to maintain a specified total asset cover ratio, maintain group cash balances (as defined in the Loan Documents) above ZAR 300.0 million, and restrict the ability of Net1, Net1 SA, and certain of its subsidiaries to make certain distributions with respect to their capital stock, prepay other debt, encumber their assets, incur additional indebtedness, make investment above specified levels, engage in certain business combinations and engage in other corporate activities. The group cash balances may go below ZAR 300 million to the extent equivalent credit support is provided by the VCP Investment Fund and/ or VCP Investment Portfolios (“VCP Investors”), and such support exceeds ZAR 350 million, but such reduction below ZAR 300 million is limited by a further ZAR 80 million to ZAR 220 million.

 

Pursuant to the Senior Facility G Agreement, Net1 SA may borrow up to an aggregate of ZAR 768.975 million (“Facility G”) for the sole purposes of funding the acquisition of the Target Companies and paying transaction costs. Facility G is required to be repaid on the date which is 18 months after the first utilization of Facility G. Interest on Facility G is payable quarterly in arrears based on the 3-month Johannesburg Interbank Agreed Rate (“JIBAR”) in effect from time to time plus a margin of (i) 3.00% per annum for the first nine months occurring after the effective date (as defined in the Loan Documents); and then (ii) from the date after the nine month period in (i), (x) 2.50% per annum if the Facility G balance outstanding is less than or equal to ZAR 250.0 million, or (y) 3.00% per annum if the Facility G balance is between ZAR 250.0 million to ZAR 450.0 million, or (z) 3.50% per annum if the Facility G balance is greater than ZAR 450.0 million. The interest rate shall increase by a further 2.00% per annum in the event of default (as defined in the Loan Documents). Net1 SA paid a non-refundable deal origination fee of ZAR 11.25 million to the Lenders related to Facility G on closing.

 

Pursuant to the Senior Facility H Agreement, Net1 SA may borrow up to an aggregate of ZAR 350.0 million (“Facility H”) for the sole purposes of funding the acquisition of the Target Companies and paying transaction costs. Facility H is required to be repaid on the date which is 18 months after the first utilization of Facility H. Interest on Facility H is payable quarterly in arrears based on JIBAR in effect from time to time plus a margin of 2.00% per annum which increases by a further 2.00% per annum in the event of default (as defined in the Loan Documents). Net1 SA paid a non-refundable deal origination fee of ZAR 5.25 million to the Lenders related to Facility H on closing.

 

Facility G and Facility H are secured by a pledge of certain of the Company’s bank accounts, and the cession of Net1’s shareholding in certain of its subsidiaries.

 

The Facility H Agreement provides the Lenders with a right to discuss the capitalization of the Net1 group with its management and Value Capital Partners Proprietary Limited (“VCP”) if Net1’s market capitalization on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (based on the closing price on the NASDAQ Global Select Market) on any day falls below the USD equivalent of ZAR 3.250 billion (or such other amount agreed by the parties). VCP is required to maintain an asset cover ratio above 5.00:1.00, calculated as the total VCP investment fund net asset value (as defined in the Facility H agreement) divided by the Facility H borrowings outstanding, measured as of March, June, September and December each year (as applicable) (each a “Measurement Date”). The Lenders require Net1 SA to deliver a compliance certificate procured from VCP as of each applicable Measurement Date, which shows the computation of the asset cover ratio.

 

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20. Subsequent events (continued)

 

Connect’s borrowing

 

The Company, through CCMS, entered into a Facilities Agreement (the “CCMS Facilities Agreement”) with RMB in January 2022. The CCMS Facilities Agreement was further amended through letter agreements, which form part of the CCMS Facilities Agreement, in March and April 2022, respectively, and the disclosure in this note includes the amended terms. The CCMS Facilities Agreement became effective upon closing the transaction.

 

The CCMS Facilities Agreement provides for total facilities of ZAR 1.3 billion comprising a Facility A term loan of ZAR 700 million (“Facility A Loan”), a Facility B term loan of ZAR 350 million (“Facility B Loan”), and a general banking facility of ZAR 205.0 million. The amount available under the general banking facility will reduce to ZAR 125.0 million on March 23, 2023. CCMS paid a non-refundable structuring fee of approximately ZAR 4.8 million in April 2022. Interest on the loans is payable quarterly based on JIBAR plus a margin in effect from time to time.

 

On April 14, 2022, the CCMS utilized the entire amount of Facility A and Facility B and approximately ZAR 211.0 million of the general banking facility to repay its existing borrowings and to settle obligations under the Sales Agreement. Principal repayments related to the Facility A Loan and the Facility B Loan are due at the end of each of the Company’s fiscal quarters. The table below presents payments due within the twelve months ended March 31, for each of the periods specified:

 

 

 

 

 

Facility A Loan

 

Facility B Loan

 

 

ZAR '000

 

ZAR '000

 

Total facility

ZAR

700,000

 

ZAR

350,000

 

Repayments due within the twelve months ended:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

-

 

 

(56,250)

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

-

 

 

(75,000)

 

 

March 31, 2025

 

-

 

 

(93,750)

 

 

March 31, 2026

 

-

 

 

(118,750)

 

 

March 31, 2027

 

(137,500)

 

 

(6,250)

 

 

March 31, 2028

ZAR

(562,500)

 

ZAR

-

 

Borrowings under the CCMS Facilities Agreement are secured by a pledge by CCMS of, among other things, all of its equity shares, its entire equity interests in equity securities it owns and any claims outstanding. The CCMS Facilities Agreement contains customary covenants that require CCMS to maintain a specified debt service and interest cover and leverage ratio.

 

Interest on the Facility A Loan and the Facility B Loan is payable quarterly in arrears based on the Johannesburg Interbank Agreed Rate (“JIBAR”) in effect from time to time for the interest period (as defined in the CCMS Facilities Agreement) plus a margin of (i) 4.00% per annum while the leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 3.50 times; (ii) 3.75% per annum while the leverage ratio is between 2.50 times and 3.50 times, or (iii) 3.40% per annum while the leverage ratio is less than or equal to 2.50 times.

 

VCP Securities Purchase Agreement

 

On March 22, 2022, Net1 and Net1 SA entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “VCP Agreement”) with Value Capital Partners Proprietary Limited (“VCP”) whereby VCP will procure that one or more funds under its management (the “Purchasing Funds”) will subscribe for, and Net1 will have the obligation to issue and sell to the Purchasing Funds, ZAR 350.0 million of common stock of Net1 if (i) an event of default occurs under Facility G or Facility H, (ii) Net1 SA fails to pay all outstanding amounts in respect of Facility H on the maturity date of such facility, or (iii) the market capitalization of Net1 on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (based on the closing price on such exchange) falls and remains below the U.S. dollar equivalent of ZAR 2.6 billion on more than one day. The VCP Agreement contains customary representations and warranties from Net1 and VCP and covenants from Net1 and Net1 SA. In connection with the VCP Agreement, Net1 SA agreed to pay VCP a commitment fee in an amount equal to ZAR 5.25 million.

 

Additionally, Net1, Net1 SA and VCP entered into a Step-In Rights Letter on March 22, 2022 with RMB, which provides RMB with step in rights to perform the obligations or enforce the rights of Net1 and Net1 SA under the VCP Agreement to the extent that Net1 and Net1 SA fail to do so and do not remedy such failure within two business days of notice of such failure.

 

Grant of shares of restricted stock to Connect employees

 

On April 14, 2022, the Company granted 1,250,486 shares of restricted stock to employees of Connect pursuant to the Sale Agreement. The award includes an equalization mechanism to maintain a return of $7.50 per share of restricted stock upon vesting through the issue of restricted stock units. The conversion of restricted stock units to shares cannot exceed 50% under the terms of the award. The Company has not finalized the accounting for the grant of these equity awards and expects to conclude this matter together with its purchase accounting process referenced above.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2021, and the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included in this Form 10-Q.

 

Forward-looking statements

 

Some of the statements in this Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed, implied or inferred by these forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among other things, those listed under Item 1A.—“Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2021. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of such terms and other comparable terminology.

 

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we do not know whether we can achieve positive future results, levels of activity, performance, or goals. Actual events or results may differ materially. We undertake no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this Form 10-Q to conform those statements to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by applicable law.

 

You should read this Form 10-Q and the documents that we reference herein and the documents we have filed as exhibits hereto and thereto and which we have filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission completely and with the understanding that our actual future results, levels of activity, performance and achievements may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

 

Recent Developments

 

Adopting a new brand and identity

 

As we embarked on creating a world class financial technology platform and repositioning ourselves for growth, it became evident we required a new identity that would resonate with our customers and employees. It was important for our new identity to authentically express our commitment to the local communities we serve and our ambition to drive financial inclusion by giving ordinary people and small businesses access to essential financial services.

 

For thousands of years livestock have been seen as a symbol of security, community and wealth and protecting one’s livestock was central to preserving the dignity and pride of a community. To ensure the best possible protection, an enclosure commonly known as a “kraal” in South Africa, was built in the center of the community. A kraal is seen as the social and economic heart of a village and only the most reliable people are entrusted with its care and protection. The word Lesaka means Kraal in Setswana and Sesotho, two of South Africa’s official languages, and it was agreed by our shareholders that the existing company name Net1, should change to Lesaka, which aptly represents our new group and its vision.

 

As Lesaka, we are on a mission to build and protect the financial wellbeing of our communities and our intention is to protect the vulnerable and underserved, by providing widespread access to essential financial services.

 

Update on our strategic focus areas

 

In the prior quarter we communicated the following four key pillars, that remain critical to the successful transformation of our company, to becoming a leading South African full-service fintech platform:

 

Growing the existing merchant business;

Returning the consumer business to breakeven;

Transforming our organization into a world class fintech platform; and

Strengthening our relationships with key stakeholders.

 

Focused effort throughout the third quarter to deliver on each of these pillars delivered positive momentum, repositioning the business to capture the long-term growth opportunities across both our merchant and consumer businesses.

 

Growing the existing Merchant business

 

On April 14, 2022, we announced the closing of the Connect Group acquisition for a consideration of ZAR 3.8 billion ($264.0 million). This transformational acquisition positions the Group as a leading fintech company, offering a broad range of financial services and products to consumers (“B2C”) and merchants (“B2B”) across both the formal and informal sectors.

 

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There are approximately 1.4 million informal and approximately 700,000 formal micro, small and medium enterprises (“MSME”) in South Africa. With market leading affordable products and technologies, the Connect Group is well positioned to continue its growth in the MSME sector. The Connect Group’s MSME offering, combined with our EasyPay platform targeting the larger merchants, and our point-of-sale business, provides a suite of products and services to address the needs of the entire spectrum of merchants in South Africa.

 

Mr. Steve Heilbron, CEO of the Connect Group, joined our board on April 14, 2022, and will be responsible for heading up our Merchant business. Integrating the Connect Group will be a focus area for us for the remainder of the fiscal year, to ensure we capitalize on the growth opportunity delivered by this acquisition.

 

Refer to Note 20 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to the acquisition.

 

Returning the Consumer business to breakeven

 

We have made significant progress in returning the Consumer segment to break-even and are encouraged with the Segment Adjusted EBITDA loss of $6.9 million (which includes reorganization costs of $5.9 million), or $1.0 million after adjusting for the $5.9 million of reorganization costs related to Project Spring. However, transforming the business and culture, from one which was focused on the logistics of efficiently distributing grant to over ten million grant recipients each month, to a sales focused organization remains a challenge we are focused on. We have commenced the work on training and building our sales force, but this will take time. We continue to work towards achieving a monthly Segment Adjusted EBITDA break-even position for our consumer business by the end of the fourth quarter, however certain elements may take longer than originally anticipated.

 

The Consumer segment continues to show considerable improvement in performance from a year ago and positive momentum was achieved during the third quarter of fiscal 2022, through focusing on the three levers previously communicated:

Increasing active EPE account numbers, through driving customer acquisition;

Improving ARPU, underpinned by increased cross selling; and

Optimizing the cost structure, in line with a focus on customer centricity.

 

Progress on driving customer acquisition

 

We grew our total customer base by approximately 38,300 net active customers of which around 9,700 were EPE lite customers and around 28,600 were EPE customers, ending the quarter with just over 1.1 million active customers. This active account growth is slower than what we had anticipated. We did, however, register 136,000 gross account openings during the quarter, and have initiated a workstream focusing on improving account activation and utilization. This included the introduction of a dedicated call center focused on assisting customers with activating their accounts and proactively resolving any issues they may be facing during the activation process. Additionally, our salesforce is now incentivized on account activations and not account openings.

 

Utilizing improved data analytics and ongoing market research, we continue to gain better insights into our customers and their needs, allowing us to develop effective marketing campaigns and incentives to drive customer growth. A promotional campaign was launched late March 2022, which had a positive impact on new account openings and activations, and we expect this momentum to continue into the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.

 

Progress on cross selling

 

ARPU remains broadly in line with our targeted ARPU range. We had approximately 415,000 active loans at the end of the quarter, representing a 38% penetration of our active EPE customer base, with a total loan book of ZAR 359 million ($24.7 million) as of March 31, 2022, up 6% in ZAR compared with March 2021. Despite the average loan size growing to R1,417, up 10% year on year, the portfolio loss ratio, calculated as the loans written off during the period as a percentage of the total loan book, remains encouragingly low at around 1.0% for the quarter, as a result of our ongoing application of prudent credit scoring and a culture of responsible lending.

 

Our funeral insurance product provides an important growth opportunity for our cross-selling strategy, with penetration levels averaging 18% of the active account base. Over 5,500 new standalone policies were initiated during the quarter, growing the total number of active policies to approximately 247,300, up 3.8% compared with March 2021.

 

A delivery of fifty-two ATMs were received during the quarter. These ATMs will provide additional cross-selling opportunities as the year progresses, as they are enabled to include the added functionality of selling value added services, loans and insurance. Their “through the wall” installations allow them to be deployed in locations which are accessible to customers 24/7.

 

 

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Progress on cost optimization

 

In order to optimize the overall cost base and to move the business towards a sales-focused and client solution driven financial services organization, we launched Project Spring during the 2022 financial year. Project Spring focused on the restructuring of our financial services business and the rationalization of the distribution network. Pursuant to Project Spring, a detailed review of the distribution network was performed, to identify underperforming branches and optimize our points of presence, while a significant exercise is underway to ensure our ATM footprint meets the needs of our customer base. We also embarked on a retrenchment process pursuant to Section 189A of the South African Labour Relations Act (“Labour Act”). The Section 189A process requires an employer, before retrenching, to consult with any person affected by the retrenchment process for 60 days. We commenced this process on January 10, 2022, and completed the process during March 2022, recording a total charge during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 of $5.9 million. Please refer to Note 1 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.

 

The Section 189A process, which is now complete, was a difficult and uncertain time for many employees.

 

Significant progress has been made on optimizing the cash distribution and ATM network. Our large fleet of mobile ATMs and the associated distribution and security costs have been eliminated. Following a review of the ATM placements, over 50% of our ATM network are now positioned in retailers, providing greater footfall and longer operating hours compared to our branches.

 

We estimate that the aggregate annualized cost saving for Project Spring is over ZAR 300.0 million.

 

Transforming our organization into a world class fintech platform

 

Building a world class fintech platform requires highly talented people, an environment where they can outperform and a clear vision and strategy, where everyone is aligned and understands their role in achieving that vision.

 

On March 1, 2022, Mr. Naeem Kola joined our board and became our Group CFO. On the same date, Mr. Alex Smith stepped down as CFO, resigned from our board and took up his new role as Chief Accounting Officer. During this quarter, we also successfully recruited a head of Legal and Company Secretarial, Verna Douman. Verna is a qualified seasoned attorney, with over 25 years experience in corporate, banking and finance sectors.

 

The majority of the new senior leadership team has been finalized and have all now commenced their employment contracts. The leadership team has deep and relevant experience to deliver on the mission of the Company, with the necessary governance structures in place.

 

Further to the South African Competition Tribunal’s approval of the Connect Group acquisition, their approval was subject to the company implementing an employee share transaction (“ESOP”) of at least 3% of the issued shares of the company, to increase the spread of ownership by historically disadvantaged people and workers. If within 24 months of the implementation date of the Connect Group transaction, the company generates a positive net profit for 3 consecutive quarters, the ESOP shall increase to 5% of the issued shares. The final structure of the ESOP is contingent on shareholder approval and relevant regulatory and governance approvals.

 

Improving stakeholder engagements

 

We continue to build our relationship with SASSA, through proactive engagement at a local, provincial and national level, to gain a better understanding of their needs and how we can help and improve the delivery of social grants to over 12 million grant recipients. Good progress has been made in this regard during the quarter.

 

Investments

 

There has been no change to the carrying value of our investment in MobiKwik during this quarter. MobiKwik filed its draft red herring prospectus in July 2021, with the original intention of completing its initial public offering in November 2021. MobiKwik decided to delay its initial public offering given prevailing market conditions and will reassess their options as market conditions change. MobiKwik has been focusing on its buy now pay later (BNPL) offering and has seen significant growth in that area in the last year.

 

On March 15, 2022, Blue Label Telecoms Limited, the largest shareholder in Cell C, announced that it has concluded a non-binding term sheet (“Umbrella Restructure Term Sheet”) with Cell C and various Cell C financial stakeholders. In terms of the Umbrella Restructure Term Sheet, Cell C will be restructured and refinanced with the purpose of deleveraging its balance sheet, providing it with liquidity with which to operate and grow its businesses and to position itself to achieve long term success for the benefit of its customers, employees, creditors, shareholders, and other stakeholders. The long form agreements, which will be binding, are currently in process of preparation and will incorporate the terms and conditions contained in the Umbrella Restructure Term Sheet. Our investment in Cell C is held at a carrying value of $0 (zero) as of March 31, 2022.

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Impact of COVID-19

 

While we have not experienced significant disruptions thus far from the COVID-19 outbreak, we are unable to accurately predict the impact that COVID-19 will have due to numerous uncertainties, including the severity of the disease, the duration of the outbreak, actions that may be taken by governmental authorities, the impact on our customers and other factors identified in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors— We are unable to ascertain the full impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our future financial position, operations, cash flows and stock price” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2021. We will continue to evaluate the nature and extent of the impact to our business, consolidated results of operations, and financial condition.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, including the ongoing uncertainty in the current economic environment due to the outbreak of COVID-19. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty, the determination of estimates requires management’s judgment based on a variety of assumptions and other determinants such as historical experience, current and expected market conditions and certain scientific evaluation techniques.

 

Critical accounting policies are those that reflect significant judgments or uncertainties and may potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. We have identified the following critical accounting policies that are described in more detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2021:

 

Valuation of investment in Cell C;

Recoverability of equity-accounted investments and other equity securities;

Business combinations and the recoverability of goodwill;

Intangible assets acquired through acquisitions;

Deferred taxation;

Stock-based compensation; and

Accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts receivable.

 

Recent accounting pronouncements adopted

 

Refer to Note 1 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for a full description of accounting pronouncements adopted, including the dates of adoption and the effects on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted as of March 31, 2022

 

Refer to Note 1 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for a full description of recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted as of March 31, 2022, including the expected dates of adoption and effects on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

 

Currency Exchange Rate Information

 

Actual exchange rates

 

The actual exchange rates for and at the end of the periods presented were as follows:

 

Table 1

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

Year ended

 

March 31,

 

March 31,

 

June 30,

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

2021

ZAR : $ average exchange rate

15.2360

 

14.9650

 

15.0965

 

15.8390

 

15.4146

Highest ZAR : $ rate during period

15.9536

 

15.4724

 

16.2968

 

17.6866

 

17.6866

Lowest ZAR : $ rate during period

14.4916

 

14.4689

 

14.1630

 

14.4689

 

13.4327

Rate at end of period

14.5526

 

14.8278

 

14.5526

 

14.8278

 

14.3010

 

 

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Picture 2

 

Translation exchange rates for financial reporting purposes

 

We are required to translate our results of operations from ZAR to U.S. dollars on a monthly basis. Thus, the average rates used to translate this data for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, vary slightly from the averages shown in the table above. The translation rates we use in presenting our results of operations are the rates shown in the following table:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

Year ended

Table 2

March 31,

 

March 31,

 

June 30,

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

2021

Income and expense items: $1 = ZAR

15.6119

 

14.9575

 

14.9875

 

16.1174

 

15.7162

Balance sheet items: $1 = ZAR

14.5526

 

14.8278

 

14.5526

 

14.8278

 

14.3010

 

Results of Operations

 

The discussion of our consolidated overall results of operations is based on amounts as reflected in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements which are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We analyze our results of operations both in U.S. dollars, as presented in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, and supplementally in ZAR, because ZAR is the functional currency of the entities which contribute the majority of our revenue and is the currency in which the majority of our transactions are initially incurred and measured. Due to the significant impact of currency fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and the ZAR on our reported results and because we use the U.S. dollar as our reporting currency, we believe that the supplemental presentation of our results of operations in ZAR is useful to investors to understand the changes in the underlying trends of our business.

 

Our operating segment revenue presented in “—Results of operations by operating segment” represents total revenue per operating segment before intercompany eliminations. A reconciliation between total operating segment revenue and revenue presented in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements is included in Note 17 to those statements. Our CODM 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 depreciation and amortization, impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets, certain lease charges (“Lease adjustments”), non-recurring 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. The Lease adjustments reflect lease charges excluded from the calculation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA and are therefore reported as a reconciling item to reconcile the reportable segments’ Segment Adjusted EBITDA to the Company’s loss before income tax expense. A reconciliation of this Segment Adjusted EBITDA to the nearest GAAP measure (net income (loss) before income tax) is included in Note 17 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Unless otherwise stated, reference to EBITDA in the discussion below relates to Segment Adjusted EBITDA.

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We analyze our business and operations in terms of three inter-related but independent operating segments: (1) Consumer, (2) Merchant and (3) Other. In addition, corporate and corporate office activities that are impracticable to allocate directly to any of the other operating segments, as well as any inter-segment eliminations, are included in Corporate/Eliminations.

 

Third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to third quarter of fiscal 2021

 

The following factors had a significant impact on our results of operations during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 as compared with the same period in the prior year:

 

Higher revenue: Our revenues increased 27% in ZAR primarily due to an increase in hardware sales, an increase in merchant transaction processing fees, and moderate increases in lending and insurance revenues, which was partially offset by lower prepaid airtime sales;

Lower operating losses: Operating losses decreased, delivering an improvement of 31% in ZAR compared with the prior period primarily due to an increase in revenue, the closure of the loss-making IPG operations and the implementation of various cost reduction initiatives in our Consumer business. During the quarter, we recorded a reorganization charge of $5.9 million related to the retrenchment process we commenced in January 2022; and

Foreign exchange movements: The U.S. dollar was 4% stronger against the ZAR during the third quarter of fiscal 2022, which impacted our reported results.

 

Consolidated overall results of operations

 

This discussion is based on the amounts prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 

The following tables show the changes in the items comprising our statements of operations, both in U.S. dollars and in ZAR:

 

Table 3

In United States Dollars

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

 

$ ’000

 

$ ’000

change

Revenue

35,202

 

28,828

 

22%

Cost of goods sold, IT processing, servicing and support

23,008

 

23,096

 

(0%)

Selling, general and administration

15,184

 

18,892

 

(20%)

Depreciation and amortization

463

 

1,132

 

(59%)

Reorganization costs

5,852

 

-

 

nm

Transaction costs related to Connect Group acquisition

116

 

-

 

nm

Operating loss

(9,421)

 

(14,292)

 

(34%)

Change in fair value of equity securities

-

 

10,814

 

nm

Gain related to fair value adjustment to currency options

6,120

 

-

 

nm

Loss on disposal of equity-accounted investment

346

 

-

 

nm

Gain on disposal of equity securities

720

 

-

 

nm

Loss on disposal of equity-accounted investment - Bank Frick

-

 

472

 

nm

Interest income

761

 

606

 

26%

Interest expense

691

 

744

 

(7%)

Loss before income tax expense

(2,857)

 

(4,088)

 

(30%)

Income tax expense

470

 

2,171

 

(78%)

Net loss before earnings from equity-accounted investments

(3,327)

 

(6,259)

 

(47%)

Earnings from equity-accounted investments

-

 

55

 

nm

Net loss attributable to us

(3,327)

 

(6,204)

 

(46%)

 

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Table 4

In South African Rand

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

 

ZAR ’000

 

ZAR ’000

change

Revenue

549,571

 

431,195

 

27%

Cost of goods sold, IT processing, servicing and support

359,199

 

345,458

 

4%

Selling, general and administration

237,051

 

282,577

 

(16%)

Depreciation and amortization

7,228

 

16,932

 

(57%)

Reorganization costs

91,361

 

-

 

nm

Transaction costs related to Connect Group acquisition

1,811

 

-

 

nm

Operating loss

(147,079)

 

(213,772)

 

(31%)

Change in fair value of equity securities

-

 

161,750

 

nm

Gain related to fair value adjustment to currency options

95,545

 

-

 

nm

Loss on disposal of equity-accounted investment

5,402

 

-

 

nm

Gain on disposal of equity securities

11,241

 

-

 

nm

Loss on disposal of equity-accounted investment - Bank Frick

-

 

7,060

 

nm

Interest income

11,881

 

9,064

 

31%

Interest expense

10,788

 

11,128

 

(3%)

Loss before income tax expense

(44,602)

 

(61,146)

 

(27%)

Income tax expense

7,338

 

32,473

 

(77%)

Net loss before earnings from equity-accounted investments

(51,940)

 

(93,619)

 

(45%)

Earnings from equity-accounted investments

-

 

823

 

nm

Net loss attributable to us

(51,940)

 

(92,796)

 

(44%)

 

The increase in revenue was primarily due to an increase in hardware sales, an increase in merchant transaction processing fees, and moderate increases in lending and insurance revenues, which was partially offset by lower prepaid airtime sales.

 

The increase in cost of goods sold, IT processing, servicing and support was primarily due to higher costs related to hardware sales and higher expenses related to an increase in merchant transaction processing activities, which was partially offset by the implementation of various cost reduction initiatives in our Consumer business, as well as a lower cost of prepaid airtime.

 

In ZAR, the decrease in selling, general and administration expense was due to both lower IPG-related expenses incurred following its closure and some benefits from our cost reduction initiatives, which were partially offset by higher employee-related expenses related to the growth in our senior management team, and the year-over-year impact of inflationary increases on employee-related expenses.

 

Depreciation and amortization decreased primarily due to lower overall depreciation related to tangible assets that were fully depreciated during the last 12 months.

 

We embarked on a retrenchment process on January 10, 2022, and incurred reorganization expenses of $5.9 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2022.

 

Transaction costs related to the Connect Group acquisition include fees paid to external service providers for various advisory services procured.

 

Our operating loss margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 and 2021 was (22.9%) and (41.8%), respectively. We discuss the components of operating loss margin under “—Results of operations by operating segment.”

 

The change in fair value of equity securities during the third quarter of fiscal 2021, represents a non-cash fair value adjustment gain related to MobiKwik. We continue to carry our investment in Cell C at $0 (zero). Refer to Note 5 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the methodology and inputs used in the fair value calculation for MobiKwik and Note 4 for the methodology and inputs used in the fair value calculation for Cell C.

 

Gain related to fair value adjustment to currency options represents the net mark-to-market adjustments to foreign exchange option contracts entered into in November 2021 in order to manage the risk of currency volatility and to fix the USD amount to be utilized for part of the Connect Group purchase consideration settlement. The foreign exchange option contract matured on February 24, 2022. Refer to Note 4 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to these currency options.

 

We recorded a gain of $0.7 million related to the disposal of our entire interest in an equity security during the third quarter of fiscal 2022. Refer to Note 5 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding this gain.

 

 

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We recorded a loss of $0.3 million related to the disposal of a minor portion of our investment in Finbond during the third quarter of fiscal 2022. Refer to Note 5 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding this disposal.

 

We recorded a loss of $0.5 million related to the disposal of Bank Frick during the third quarter of fiscal 2021.

 

Interest on surplus cash increased to $0.8 million (ZAR 11.9 million) from $0.6 million (ZAR 9.1 million), primarily due to higher average ZAR denominated cash balances and higher interest rates during the third quarter of fiscal 2022. The higher ZAR denominated cash balances arose as we converted dollar funds into ZAR in anticipation of the Connect Group acquisition closing.

 

Interest expense decreased to $0.7 million (ZAR 10.8 million) from $0.7 million (ZAR 11.1 million), primarily as a result of a lower utilization of our ATM facilities to fund our ATMs, which decrease was partially offset by higher rates during the third quarter of fiscal 2022.

 

Fiscal 2022 tax expense was $0.5 million (ZAR 7.3 million) compared to $2.2 million (ZAR 32.5 million) in fiscal 2021. Our effective tax rate for fiscal 2022 was impacted by the tax expense recorded by our profitable South African operations, non-deductible expenses, the on-going losses incurred by certain of our South African businesses and the associated valuation allowances created related to the deferred tax assets recognized regarding net operating losses incurred by these entities.

 

Our effective tax rate for fiscal 2021 was impacted by the tax effect on the change in the fair value of our equity securities, which is at a lower tax rate than the South African statutory rate, the tax charge related to our profitable South African operations, non-deductible expenses, the on-going losses incurred by certain of our South African businesses and the associated valuation allowances created related to the deferred tax assets recognized regarding net operating losses incurred by these entities.

 

Bank Frick was sold in the third quarter of fiscal 2021 and was accounted for using the equity method up until disposal. Finbond is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and reports its six-month results during our first quarter and its annual results during our fourth quarter. The table below presents the relative (loss) earnings from our equity accounted investments:

 

Table 5

Three months ended March 31,

 

2022

 

2021

$ %

 

$ ’000

 

$ ’000

change

Bank Frick

-

 

177

nm

Share of net income

-

 

177

nm

Other

-

 

(122)

nm

Share of net loss

-

 

(122)

nm

Total loss from equity-accounted investments

-

 

55

nm

 

Results of operations by operating segment

 

The composition of revenue and the contributions of our business activities to operating (loss) income are illustrated below:

 

Table 6

 

In United States Dollars

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

2022

 

% of

 

2021

 

% of

 

% change

Operating Segment

$ ’000

total

$ ’000

total

Consolidated revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

16,429

 

47%

 

16,236

 

56%

 

1%

Merchant

 

18,478

 

52%

 

12,171

 

42%

 

52%

Other

 

397

 

1%

 

421

 

1%

 

(6%)

Subtotal: Operating segments

 

35,304

 

100%

 

28,828

 

99%

 

22%

Corporate/Eliminations

 

(102)

 

-

 

-

 

1%

 

nm

Total consolidated revenue

 

35,202

 

100%

 

28,828

 

100%

 

22%

Segment Adjusted EBITDA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

(6,866)

 

85%

 

(7,610)

 

63%

 

(10%)

Merchant

 

1,271

 

(16%)

 

273

 

(2%)

 

366%

Other

 

87

 

(1%)

 

(3,315)

 

27%

 

nm

Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA

 

(5,508)

 

68%

 

(10,652)

 

88%

 

(48%)

Corporate/eliminations

 

(2,560)

 

32%

 

(1,404)

 

12%

 

82%

Subtotal

 

(8,068)

 

100%

 

(12,056)

 

100%

 

(33%)

Less: Lease adjustments

 

890

 

 

 

1,104

 

 

 

 

Less: Depreciation and amortization

 

463

 

 

 

1,132

 

 

 

 

Total consolidated operating loss

 

(9,421)

 

 

 

(14,292)

 

 

 

 

 

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Table 7

 

In South African Rand

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

2022

 

% of

 

2021

 

% of

 

% change

Operating Segment

ZAR ’000

total

ZAR ’000

total

Consolidated revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

256,488

 

47%

 

242,850

 

56%

 

6%

Merchant

 

288,477

 

52%

 

182,048

 

42%

 

58%

Other

 

6,198

 

1%

 

6,297

 

1%

 

(2%)

Subtotal: Operating segments

 

551,163

 

100%

 

431,195

 

99%

 

28%

Corporate/Eliminations

 

(1,592)

 

-

 

-

 

1%

 

nm

Total consolidated revenue

 

549,571

 

100%

 

431,195

 

100%

 

27%

Segment Adjusted EBITDA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

(107,191)

 

85%

 

(113,827)

 

63%

 

(6%)

Merchant

 

19,843

 

(16%)

 

4,083

 

(2%)

 

386%

Other

 

1,358

 

(1%)

 

(49,584)

 

27%

 

nm

Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA

 

(85,990)

 

68%

 

(159,328)

 

88%

 

(46%)

Corporate/eliminations

 

(39,966)

 

32%

 

(21,000)

 

12%

 

90%

Subtotal

 

(125,956)

 

100%

 

(180,328)

 

100%

 

(30%)

Less: Lease adjustments

 

13,895

 

 

 

16,513

 

 

 

 

Less: Depreciation and amortization

 

7,228

 

 

 

16,932

 

 

 

 

Total consolidated operating loss

 

(147,079)

 

 

 

(213,773)

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

Segment revenue increased primarily due to higher lending and insurance revenues and moderately higher account holder fees. We embarked on a retrenchment process during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 and recorded an expense of $5.9 million which is included in the Segment EBITDA loss, refer to Note 1 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding this process. Segment EBITDA loss has decreased primarily due to the implementation of various cost reduction initiatives.

 

Our EBITDA loss margin (calculated as EBITDA loss divided by revenue) for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 and 2021 was (41.8%) and (46.9%), respectively.

 

The table below presents EBITDA for our Consumer operating segment and illustrates EBITDA for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 including and excluding the reorganization costs:

 

Table 8

 

 

 

 

 

In South African Rand

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

% change

Operating Segment

 

 

 

 

 

ZAR ’000

ZAR ’000

EBITDA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

(107,191)

 

(113,827)

 

(6%)

Reorganization costs

 

 

 

 

 

91,361

 

-

 

nm

Consumer excluding reorganization costs

 

 

 

 

 

(15,830)

 

(113,827)

 

(86%)

EBITDA margin:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

(42%)

 

(47%)

 

 

Consumer excluding reorganization costs

 

 

 

 

 

(6%)

 

(47%)

 

 

 

Merchant

 

Segment revenue increased due to an increase in hardware sales and processing fees, which was partially offset by fewer prepaid airtime sales. The increase in segment EBITDA is primarily due to the increase in hardware sales.

 

Our EBITDA margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 and 2021 was 6.9% and 2.2%, respectively.

 

 

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Other

 

Other includes the activities of IPG in fiscal 2021 and our other business outside South Africa, principally Botswana.

 

Segment revenue decreased due to lower revenue following the closure of IPG in fiscal 2021. We recorded an EBITDA contribution during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 following the closure of our loss-making activities performed through IPG.

 

Our EBITDA (loss) margin for the Other segment was 21.9% and (787.4%) during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

Corporate/Eliminations

 

Our corporate expenses generally include acquisition-related intangible asset amortization; expenses incurred related to corporate actions; expenditures related to compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; non-employee directors’ fees; certain employee and executive bonuses; stock-based compensation; legal fees; audit fees; directors and officer’s insurance premiums; elimination entries; and from fiscal 2022 our group CEO’s compensation.

 

Our corporate expenses for fiscal 2022 increased compared with the prior period due to higher employee costs, an increase in director and officer’s insurance premiums, and higher stock-based compensation charges. Fiscal 2021 includes an unrealized foreign exchange gain of $0.6 million which also impacts comparability. Our corporate expenses for fiscal 2022 includes transaction related expenses of $0.1 million (ZAR 1.8 million) related to the Connect Group acquisition. We expect to incur additional expenses related to the Connect Group transaction in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.

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Year to date fiscal 2022 compared to year to date fiscal 2021

 

The following factors had a significant impact on our results of operations during the year to date fiscal 2022 as compared with the same period in the prior year:

 

Lower revenue: Our revenues decreased 3% in ZAR, primarily due to lower prepaid airtime sales, which was partially offset by increase in hardware sales, an increase in merchant transaction processing fees, and moderate increases in lending and insurance revenues;

Lower operating losses: Operating losses decreased, delivering an improvement of 31% in ZAR compared with the prior period primarily due to the closure of the loss-making IPG operations and the implementation of various cost reduction initiatives in our Consumer business. During the year to date fiscal 2022, we recorded a reorganization charge of $5.9 million related to the retrenchment process we commenced in January 2022;

Significant transaction costs: We expensed $1.8 million of transaction costs related to the Connect Group acquisition; and

Foreign exchange movements: The U.S. dollar was 4% weaker against the ZAR during the year to date fiscal 2022, which impacted our reported results.

 

Consolidated overall results of operations

 

This discussion is based on the amounts prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 

The following tables show the changes in the items comprising our statements of operations, both in U.S. dollars and in ZAR:

Table 9

In United States Dollars

 

Nine months ended March 31,

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

 

$ ’000

 

$ ’000

change

Revenue

100,820

 

96,269

 

5%

Cost of goods sold, IT processing, servicing and support

67,795

 

73,895

 

(8%)

Selling, general and administration

53,372

 

59,517

 

(10%)

Depreciation and amortization

2,084

 

3,129

 

(33%)

Reorganization costs

5,852

 

-

 

nm

Transaction costs related to Connect Group acquisition

1,790

 

-

 

nm

Operating loss

(30,073)

 

(40,272)

 

(25%)

Change in fair value of equity securities

-

 

25,942

 

nm

Gain related to fair value adjustment to currency options

3,691

 

-

 

nm

Loss on disposal of equity-accounted investment

346

 

13

 

2,562%

Gain on disposal of equity securities

720

 

-

 

nm

Loss on disposal of equity-accounted investment - Bank Frick

-

 

472

 

nm

Interest income

1,463

 

1,934

 

(24%)

Interest expense

2,272

 

2,168

 

5%

Loss before income tax expense

(26,817)

 

(15,049)

 

78%

Income tax expense

754

 

4,549

 

(83%)

Net loss before loss from equity-accounted investments

(27,571)

 

(19,598)

 

41%

Loss from equity-accounted investments

(1,156)

 

(20,098)

 

(94%)

Net loss attributable to us

(28,727)

 

(39,696)

 

(28%)

 

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Table 10

In South African Rand

 

Nine months ended March 31,

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

 

ZAR ’000

 

ZAR ’000

change

Revenue

1,511,040

 

1,551,606

 

(3%)

Cost of goods sold, IT processing, servicing and support

1,016,078

 

1,190,996

 

(15%)

Selling, general and administration

799,912

 

959,260

 

(17%)

Depreciation and amortization

31,233

 

50,431

 

(38%)

Reorganization costs

87,706

 

-

 

nm

Transaction costs related to Connect Group acquisition

26,828

 

-

 

nm

Operating loss

(450,717)

 

(649,081)

 

(31%)

Change in fair value of equity securities

-

 

418,118

 

nm

Gain related to fair value adjustment to currency options

55,319

 

-

 

nm

Loss on disposal of equity-accounted investment

5,186

 

210

 

2,370%

Gain on disposal of equity securities

10,791

 

-

 

nm

Loss on disposal of equity-accounted investment - Bank Frick

-

 

7,607

 

nm

Interest income

21,927

 

31,171

 

(30%)

Interest expense

34,052

 

34,943

 

(3%)

Loss before income tax expense

(401,918)

 

(242,552)

 

66%

Income tax expense

11,301

 

73,318

 

(85%)

Net loss before loss from equity-accounted investments

(413,219)

 

(315,870)

 

31%

Loss from equity-accounted investments

(17,326)

 

(323,928)

 

(95%)

Net loss attributable to us

(430,545)

 

(639,798)

 

(33%)

 

The decrease in revenue was primarily due to lower prepaid airtime sales, which was partially offset by increase in hardware sales, an increase in merchant transaction processing fees, and moderate increases in lending and insurance revenues.

 

The decrease in cost of goods sold, IT processing, servicing and support was primarily due to the implementation of various cost reduction initiatives in our Consumer business, lower cost of prepaid airtime sales, which was partially offset by an increase in the cost of hardware sales, higher costs related to transaction fees and an increase in insurance-related claims experience.

 

In ZAR, the decrease in selling, general and administration expenses was primarily due to lower IPG-related expenses incurred following its closure and some benefits from our cost reduction initiatives, which were partially offset by higher employee-related expenses related to the growth in our senior management team, and the year-over-year impact of inflationary increases on employee-related expenses.

 

Depreciation and amortization decreased primarily due to lower overall depreciation related to tangible assets that were fully depreciated during the last twelve months.

 

Transaction costs related to Connect Group acquisition includes fees paid to external service providers associated with the contract drafting and negotiations; legal, financial and tax due diligence activities performed; warranty and indemnity insurance related to the transaction; and other advisory services procured; as well as our portion of the fees paid to competition authorities related to the regulatory filings made in various jurisdictions.

 

Our operating loss margin for the year to date fiscal 2022 and 2021 was (25.1%) and (35.5%), respectively. We discuss the components of operating loss margin under “—Results of operations by operating segment.”

 

The change in fair value of equity securities during the year to date fiscal 2021, represents a non-cash fair value adjustment gain related to MobiKwik. We continue to carry our investment in Cell C at $0 (zero). Refer to Note 5 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the methodology and inputs used in the fair value calculation for MobiKwik and Note 4 for the methodology and inputs used in the fair value calculation for Cell C.

 

Gain related to fair value adjustment to currency options represents the realized gain related to foreign exchange option contracts entered into in November 2021 in order to manage the risk of currency volatility and to fix the USD amount to be utilized for part of the Connect Group purchase consideration settlement. The foreign exchange option contract matured on February 24, 2022. Refer to Note 4 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to these currency options.

 

We recorded a gain of $0.7 million related to the disposal of our entire interest in an equity security during the third quarter of fiscal 2022. Refer to Note 5 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding this gain.

 

We recorded a loss of $0.3 million related to the disposal of a minor portion of our investment in Finbond during the third quarter of fiscal 2022. Refer to Note 5 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding this disposal.

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We recorded a loss of $0.5 million related to the disposal of Bank Frick during the year to date fiscal 2021.

 

Interest on surplus cash decreased to $1.5 million (ZAR 21.9 million) from $1.9 million (ZAR 31.2 million), primarily due to lower average daily cash balances.

 

Interest expense increased to $2.3 million (ZAR 34.1 million) from $2.2 million (ZAR 34.9 million), primarily as a result of a higher utilization of our ATM facilities to fund our ATMs.

 

Fiscal 2022 tax expense was $0.8 million (ZAR 11.3 million) compared to $4.5 million (ZAR 73.3 million) in fiscal 2022. Our effective tax rate for fiscal 2022 was impacted by the tax expense recorded by our profitable South African operations, non-deductible expenses, the on-going losses incurred by certain of our South African businesses and the associated valuation allowances created related to the deferred tax assets recognized regarding net operating losses incurred by these entities.

 

Our effective tax rate for fiscal 2021 was impacted by the tax effect on the change in the fair value of our equity securities, which is at a lower tax rate than the South African statutory rate, the tax charge related to our profitable South African operations, non-deductible expenses, the on-going losses incurred by certain of our South African businesses and the associated valuation allowances created related to the deferred tax assets recognized regarding net operating losses incurred by these entities, which was partially offset by the reversal of the deferred tax liability related to one of our equity-accounted investments following its impairment.

 

Bank Frick was sold in the third quarter of fiscal 2021 and was accounted for using the equity method during the year to date fiscal 2021 up until it was disposed. Finbond is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and reports its six-month results during our first quarter and its annual results during our fourth quarter. The table below presents the (loss) earnings from our equity accounted investments:

 

Table 11

Nine months ended March 31,

 

2022

 

2021

$ %

 

$ ’000

 

$ ’000

change

Finbond

(1,156)

 

(20,267)

(94%)

Share of net loss

(1,156)

 

(2,617)

(56%)

Impairment

-

 

(17,650)

nm

Bank Frick

-

 

1,156

nm

Share of net income

-

 

1,156

nm

Other

-

 

(987)

nm

Share of net loss

-

 

(439)

nm

Impairment

-

 

(548)

nm

 

(1,156)

 

(20,098)

(94%)

 

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Results of operations by operating segment

 

The composition of revenue and the contributions of our business activities to operating (loss) income are illustrated below:

 

Table 12

 

In United States Dollars

 

 

Nine months ended March 31,

 

 

2022

 

% of

 

2021

 

% of

 

% change

Operating Segment

$ ’000

total

$ ’000

total

Consolidated revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

50,232

 

50%

 

47,867

 

50%

 

5%

Merchant

 

49,652

 

49%

 

45,623

 

47%

 

9%

Other

 

1,220

 

1%

 

2,855

 

3%

 

(57%)

Subtotal: Operating segments

 

101,104

 

100%

 

96,345

 

100%

 

5%

Corporate/Eliminations

 

(284)

 

-

 

(76)

 

-

 

274%

Total consolidated revenue

 

100,820

 

100%

 

96,269

 

100%

 

5%

Segment Adjusted EBITDA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

(20,871)

 

82%

 

(19,395)

 

57%

 

8%

Merchant

 

3,951

 

(16%)

 

4,471

 

(13%)

 

(12%)

Other

 

353

 

(1%)

 

(10,285)

 

30%

 

nm

Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA

 

(16,567)

 

65%

 

(25,209)

 

74%

 

(34%)

Corporate/eliminations

 

(8,775)

 

35%

 

(8,943)

 

26%

 

(2%)

Subtotal

 

(25,342)

 

100%

 

(34,152)

 

100%

 

(26%)

Less: Lease adjustments

 

2,647

 

 

 

2,991

 

 

 

 

Less: Depreciation and amortization

 

2,084

 

 

 

3,129

 

 

 

 

Total consolidated operating loss

 

(30,073)

 

 

 

(40,272)

 

 

 

 

 

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Table 13

 

In South African Rand

 

 

Nine months ended March 31,

 

 

2022

 

% of

 

2021

 

% of

 

% change

Operating Segment

ZAR ’000

total

ZAR ’000

total

Consolidated revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

752,852

 

50%

 

771,492

 

50%

 

(2%)

Merchant

 

744,159

 

49%

 

735,324

 

47%

 

1%

Other

 

18,285

 

1%

 

46,015

 

3%

 

(60%)

Subtotal: Operating segments

 

1,515,296

 

100%

 

1,552,831

 

100%

 

(2%)

Corporate/Eliminations

 

(4,256)

 

-

 

(1,225)

 

-

 

247%

Total consolidated revenue

 

1,511,040

 

100%

 

1,551,606

 

100%

 

(3%)

Segment Adjusted EBITDA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

(312,804)

 

82%

 

(312,597)

 

57%

 

0%

Merchant

 

59,216

 

(16%)

 

72,060

 

(13%)

 

(18%)

Other

 

5,291

 

(1%)

 

(165,768)

 

30%

 

nm

Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA

 

(248,297)

 

65%

 

(406,305)

 

74%

 

(39%)

Corporate/eliminations

 

(131,515)

 

35%

 

(144,138)

 

26%

 

(9%)

Subtotal

 

(379,812)

 

100%

 

(550,443)

 

100%

 

(31%)

Less: Lease adjustments

 

39,672

 

 

 

48,207

 

 

 

 

Less: Depreciation and amortization

 

31,233

 

 

 

50,431

 

 

 

 

Total consolidated operating loss

 

(450,717)

 

 

 

(649,081)

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

The underlying decrease in revenue was primarily due to lower processing fees, partially offset by higher insurance and lending revenue and account holder fees. We embarked on a retrenchment process during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 and recorded an expense of $5.9 million which is included in the Segment EBITDA loss, refer to Note 1 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding this process. Segment EBITDA loss, excluding the reorganization charge, has decreased primarily due to the implementation of various cost reduction initiatives, which was partially offset by an increase in insurance-related claims experience and an increase in our allowance for doubtful finance loans receivable recorded.

 

Our EBITDA loss margin for the year to date fiscal 2022 and 2021 was (41.5%) and (40.5%), respectively.

 

Merchant

 

Segment revenue increased due to an increase in hardware sales and processing fees, which was partially offset by fewer prepaid airtime sales. The decrease in segment EBITDA is primarily due to higher costs related to transaction fees and higher employee-related expenses.

 

Our EBITDA margin for the year to date fiscal 2022 and 2021 was 8.0% and 9.8%, respectively.

 

Other

 

Segment revenue decreased due to lower revenue following the closure of IPG in fiscal 2021. We recorded an EBITDA contribution during the year to date fiscal 2022 following the closure of our loss-making activities performed through IPG.

 

Our EBITDA (loss) margin for the Other segment was 28.9% and (360.2%) during the year to date fiscal 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

Corporate/Eliminations

 

Our corporate expenses for fiscal 2022 decreased compared with fiscal 2021 due to higher consulting fees incurred in fiscal 2021 and the inclusion of an allowance on doubtful loans receivable from equity-accounted investments of $0.7 million in fiscal 2021. Our corporate expenses for fiscal 2022 includes transaction related expenses of $1.8 million (ZAR 26.8 million) related to the Connect Group acquisition.

 

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Presentation of quarterly revenue and Segment Adjusted EBITDA by segment for fiscal 2021 and 2020

 

During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, our chief operating decision maker changed our operating and internal reporting structures following the establishment of a new management team and our decision to focus primarily on the South African market. We have restated previously reported segment information. The tables below present quarterly revenue and EBITDA generated by our three reportable segments for fiscal 2021 and 2020, and reconciliations to consolidated revenue and operating (loss) income, as well as the U.S. dollar/ ZAR exchange rates applicable per fiscal quarter and year:

 

Table 14

Fiscal 2021

 

In United States Dollars

 

Quarter 1

 

Quarter 2

 

Quarter 3

 

Quarter 4

 

F2021

 

$ '000

 

$ '000

 

$ '000

 

$ '000

 

$ '000

Consolidated revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

15,372

 

16,259

 

16,236

 

18,282

 

66,149

Merchant

18,246

 

15,206

 

12,171

 

15,855

 

61,478

Other

1,556

 

878

 

421

 

463

 

3,318

Subtotal: Operating segments

35,174

 

32,343

 

28,828

 

34,600

 

130,945

Corporate/Eliminations

(38)

 

(38)

 

-

 

(83)

 

(159)

Total consolidated revenue

35,136

 

32,305

 

28,828

 

34,517

 

130,786

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment Adjusted EBITDA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

(6,571)

 

(5,214)

 

(7,610)

 

(6,908)

 

(26,303)

Merchant

2,971

 

1,227

 

273

 

257

 

4,728

Other

(2,631)

 

(4,339)

 

(3,315)

 

(89)

 

(10,374)

Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA

(6,231)

 

(8,326)

 

(10,652)

 

(6,740)

 

(31,949)

Corporate/eliminations

(2,796)

 

(4,743)

 

(1,404)

 

(4,485)

 

(13,428)

Subtotal

(9,027)

 

(13,069)

 

(12,056)

 

(11,225)

 

(45,377)

Less: Lease adjustments

825

 

1,062

 

1,104

 

1,157

 

4,148

Less: Depreciation and amortization

923

 

1,074

 

1,132

 

1,218

 

4,347

Total consolidated operating loss

(10,775)

 

(15,205)

 

(14,292)

 

(13,600)

 

(53,872)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income and expense items: $1 = ZAR

16.7738

 

15.4653

 

14.9575

 

14.1687

 

15.7162

 

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Table 15

Fiscal 2020

 

In United States Dollars

 

Quarter 1

 

Quarter 2

 

Quarter 3

 

Quarter 4

 

F2020

 

$ '000

 

$ '000

 

$ '000

 

$ '000

 

$ '000

Consolidated revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

21,674

 

18,618

 

18,491

 

12,215

 

70,998

Merchant

23,564

 

19,502

 

14,677

 

10,916

 

68,659

Other

1,199

 

850

 

1,564

 

1,428

 

5,041

Subtotal: Operating segments

46,437

 

38,970

 

34,732

 

24,559

 

144,698

Corporate/Eliminations

(221)

 

(52)

 

(118)

 

(8)

 

(399)

Total consolidated revenue

46,216

 

38,918

 

34,614

 

24,551

 

144,299

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment Adjusted EBITDA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

(2,784)

 

(2,809)

 

(3,889)

 

(4,507)

 

(13,989)

Merchant

2,778

 

1,471

 

1,710

 

(783)

 

5,176

Other

(1,969)

 

(2,979)

 

(3,043)

 

(4,024)

 

(12,015)

Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA

(1,975)

 

(4,317)

 

(5,222)

 

(9,314)

 

(20,828)

Corporate/eliminations

(2,304)

 

(3,931)

 

(510)

 

(2,028)

 

(8,773)

Subtotal

(4,279)

 

(8,248)

 

(5,732)

 

(11,342)

 

(29,601)

Less: Lease adjustments

833

 

998

 

991

 

842

 

3,664

Less: Depreciation and amortization

1,324

 

1,174

 

1,153

 

996

 

4,647

Less: Impairments

-

 

-

 

6,336

 

-

 

6,336

Total consolidated operating loss

(6,436)

 

(10,420)

 

(14,212)

 

(13,180)

 

(44,248)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income and expense items: $1 = ZAR

14.7520

 

14.6022

 

15.3667

 

17.2810

 

17.5686

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

At March 31, 2022, our cash and cash equivalents were $183.7 million and comprised of U.S. dollar-denominated balances of $11.3 million, ZAR-denominated balances of ZAR 2.5 billion ($169.9 million), and other currency deposits, primarily Botswana pula, of $2.4 million, all amounts translated at exchange rates applicable as of March 31, 2022. The decrease in our unrestricted cash balances from June 30, 2021 was primarily due to utilization of cash reserves to fund our operations and payment of reorganization costs, which was partially offset by the receipt of $7.5 million related to the sale of Bank Frick in fiscal 2021 and a $3.7 million gain on the foreign currency options.

 

We generally invest any surplus cash held by our South African operations in overnight call accounts that we maintain at South African banking institutions, and any surplus cash held by our non-South African companies in U.S. dollar-denominated money market accounts.

 

Historically, we have financed most of our operations, research and development, working capital, and capital expenditures, as well as acquisitions and strategic investments, through internally generated cash and our financing facilities. When considering whether to borrow under our financing facilities, we consider the cost of capital, cost of financing, opportunity cost of utilizing surplus cash and availability of tax efficient structures to moderate financing costs.

 

We closed the acquisition of Connect in April 2022 as described in Note 20 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The total purchase consideration was ZAR 3.8 billion ($262.0 million), comprising ZAR 3.5 billion ($238.2 million) in cash and ZAR 0.4 billion ($23.9 million) in 3,185,079 shares of our common stock. The cash component was funded through ZAR 2.1 billion of our cash, the utilization of new Net1 banking facilities of ZAR 1.1 billion, and an increase in Connect’s debt of ZAR 0.3 billion in April 2022.

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Available short-term borrowings

 

Summarized below are our short-term facilities available and utilized as of March 31, 2022:

 

Table 16

RMB

 

Nedbank

 

$ ’000

 

ZAR ’000

 

$ ’000

 

ZAR ’000

Total short-term facilities available, comprising:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overdraft restricted as to use(1)

96,203

 

1,400,000

 

17,179

 

250,000

Total overdraft

96,203

 

1,400,000

 

17,179

 

250,000

Indirect and derivative facilities(2)

-

 

-

 

10,758

 

156,552

Total short-term facilities available

96,203

 

1,400,000

 

27,937

 

406,552

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Utilized short-term facilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overdraft restricted as to use(1)

45,678

 

664,728

 

-

 

-

Indirect and derivative facilities(2)

-

 

-

 

10,659

 

155,110

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate, based on South African prime rate

 

 

7.75%

 

 

 

 

Interest rate, based on South African prime rate less 1.15%

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.60%

 

(1) Overdraft may only be used to fund ATMs and upon utilization is considered restricted cash.

(2) Indirect and derivative facilities may only be used for guarantees, letters of credit and forward exchange contracts to support guarantees issued by Nedbank to various third parties on our behalf.

 

Long-term borrowings

 

We obtained long-term borrowings of ZAR 1.1 billion to partially fund the acquisition of Connect. In contemplation of the Connect transaction, Connect obtained total facilities of ZAR 1.3 billion which were utilized to repay its existing borrowings and to settle obligations under the Sales Agreement. Our total long-term borrowings following the acquisition of Connect are ZAR 2.2 billion, comprising the ZAR 1.1 billion and ZAR 1.1 billion of Connect’s total facilities of ZAR 1.3 billion. Refer to Note 20 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to these borrowings.

 

Restricted cash

 

We have credit facilities with RMB and Nedbank in order to access cash to fund our ATMs in South Africa. Our cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash presented in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows as of March 31, 2022, includes restricted cash of approximately $45.7 million related to cash withdrawn from our various debt facilities to fund ATMs. This cash may only be used to fund ATMs and is considered restricted as to use and therefore is classified as restricted cash on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

 

We have also entered into cession and pledge agreements with Nedbank related to certain of our Nedbank credit facilities and we have ceded and pledged certain bank accounts to Nedbank. The funds included in these bank accounts are restricted as they may not be withdrawn without the express permission of Nedbank. Our cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash presented in our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows as of March 31, 2022, includes restricted cash of approximately $10.7 million that has been ceded and pledged.

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Cash flows from operating activities

 

Third quarter

 

Net cash used in operating activities during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 was $8.8 million (ZAR 137.0 million) compared to $8.3 million (ZAR 123.5 million) during the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Excluding the impact of income taxes, our cash used in operating activities during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 was impacted by the utilization of cash reserves to fund certain of our operations and payment of the reorganization costs, which was partially offset by the $3.7 million gain on the foreign currency options and profits realized by certain of our operations.

 

During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we paid our first provisional South African tax payments of $0.1 million (ZAR 2.2 million) related to our 2022 tax year and received tax refunds of $0.0 million (ZAR 0.0 million). During the third quarter of fiscal 2021, we paid our first provisional South African tax payments of $0.2 million (ZAR 2.6 million) related to our 2021 tax year.

 

Taxes paid during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

 

Table 17

Three months ended March 31,

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

$

$

ZAR

ZAR

‘000

‘000

‘000

‘000

First provisional payments

148

 

176

 

2,209

 

2,596

Tax refund received

(1)

 

-

 

(12)

 

-

Total South African taxes paid (received)

147

 

176

 

2,197

 

2,596

Foreign taxes paid

34

 

35

 

509

 

525

Total tax paid

181

 

211

 

2,706

 

3,121

 

Year to date

 

Net cash used in operating activities during the year to date fiscal 2022 was $30.5 million (ZAR 457.2 million) compared to $50.1 million (ZAR 807.7 million) during the year to date fiscal 2021. Excluding the impact of income taxes, our cash used in operating activities during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 was impacted by the utilization of cash reserves to fund certain of our operations and payment of the reorganization costs, which was partially offset by the $3.7 million gain on the foreign currency options and profits realized by certain of our operations.

 

During the year to date fiscal 2022, we paid our first provisional South African tax payments of $0.6 million (ZAR 9.1 million) related to our 2022 tax year and received tax refunds of $0.2 million (ZAR (3.2) million). During the year to date fiscal 2021, we paid our first provisional South African tax payments of $0.9 million (ZAR 12.7 million) related to our 2021 tax year. During the year to date fiscal 2021, we paid South African tax of $0.2 million (ZAR 3.4 million) related to our 2020 tax year. We also paid taxes totaling $15.3 million in other tax jurisdictions, primarily in the U.S.

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Taxes paid during the year to date fiscal 2022 and 2021 were as follows:

 

Table 18

Nine months ended March 31,

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

$

$

ZAR

ZAR

‘000

‘000

‘000

‘000

First provisional payments

585

 

853

 

9,142

 

12,680

Taxation paid related to prior years

-

 

205

 

-

 

3,423

Tax refund received

(218)

 

(12)

 

(3,239)

 

(205)

Total South African taxes paid

367

 

1,046

 

5,903

 

15,898

Foreign taxes paid

104

 

15,336

 

1,574

 

256,366

Total tax paid

471

 

16,382

 

7,477

 

272,264

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

Third quarter

 

Cash used in investing activities for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 included capital expenditures of $0.8 million (ZAR 13.0 million), primarily due to the acquisition of ATMs. During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we received proceeds of $1.5 million from sale of property, plant and equipment, and $0.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively, related to the sale of minor positions in Finbond and from the disposal of our entire interest in Revix.

 

Cash used in investing activities for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 included capital expenditures of $0.6 million (ZAR 9.7 million), primarily due to the acquisition of computer equipment. During the third quarter of fiscal 2021 we disposed of our investment in Bank Frick and received $18.6 million of the $30.0 million sales proceeds.

 

Year to date

 

Cash used in investing activities for the year to date fiscal 2022 included capital expenditures of $1.7 million (ZAR 25.8 million), primarily due to the roll out of our new express branches, acquisitions of ATMs and the acquisition of computer equipment. During the year to date fiscal 2022, we received a scheduled payment of $7.5 million related to the sale of Bank Frick in fiscal 2021, proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment of $3.5 million, and proceeds of $0.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively, related to the sale of minor positions in Finbond and from the disposal of our entire interest in Revix.

 

Cash used in investing activities for the year to date fiscal 2021 included capital expenditures of $3.9 million (ZAR 63.6 million), primarily due to the acquisition of motor vehicles, which largely comprised a fleet of customized mobile ATMs used to deliver a service to rural communities, computer equipment and leasehold improvements in South Africa. We received $20.1 million related to the sale of our Korean business following the successful refund application of the amounts withheld and paid to the South Korean tax authorities pursuant to that transaction. We received $18.6 million related to the disposal of Bank Frick and the amount due on the deferred sale proceeds related to the April 2020 sale of DNI. We also extended loan funding of $1.0 million to V2 and $0.2 million to Revix.

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

Third quarter

 

During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we utilized approximately $95.0 million from our South African overdraft facilities to fund our ATMs and repaid $100.8 million of these facilities.

 

During the third quarter of fiscal 2021, we utilized approximately $55.3 million from our South African overdraft facilities to fund our ATMs and repaid $103.2 million of these facilities.

 

Year to date

 

During the year to date fiscal 2022, we received $0.8 million from the exercise of stock options, and utilized approximately $406.4 million from our South African overdraft facilities to fund our ATMs and repaid $372.5 million of these facilities.

 

During the year to date of fiscal 2021, we utilized approximately $261.8 million from our South African overdraft facilities to fund our ATMs and repaid $268.3 million of these facilities.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Capital Expenditures

 

We expect capital spending for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 to primarily include limited investments into our ATM infrastructure and branch network in South Africa as well as IT equipment, and through Connect, spending for POS devices, vehicles, computer and office equipment. Our capital expenditures for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 and 2021 are discussed under “—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Cash flows from investing activities.” All of our capital expenditures for the past three fiscal years were funded through internally generated funds. We had outstanding capital commitments as of March 31, 2022, of $0.1 million. We expect to fund these expenditures through internally generated funds and available facilities.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

In addition to the tables below, see Note 4 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of market risk.

 

We have short-term borrowings which attract interest at rates that fluctuate based on changes in the South African prime interest rate. The following table illustrates the effect on our annual expected interest charge, translated at exchange rates applicable as of March 31, 2022, as a result of changes in the South African prime interest rate, assuming hypothetical short-term borrowings of ZAR 1.0 billion as of March 31, 2022. The effect of a hypothetical 1% (i.e. 100 basis points) increase and a 1% decrease in the South African prime interest rate as of March 31, 2022, are shown. The selected 1% hypothetical change does not reflect what could be considered the best or worst case scenarios.

 

Table 19

As of March 31, 2022

 

Annual expected interest charge

($ ’000)

 

Hypothetical change in interest rates

 

Estimated annual expected interest charge after hypothetical change in interest rates

($ ’000)

Interest on South Africa overdraft (South African prime interest rate)

4,810

 

1%

 

5,497

 

 

 

1%

 

4,123

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our group chief executive officer and our group chief financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as of March 31, 2022. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the group chief executive officer and the group chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2022.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2022, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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Part II. Other Information

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

See “Item 1A RISK FACTORS” in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, for a discussion of risk factors relating to (i) our business, (ii) operating in South Africa and other foreign markets, (iii) government regulation, and (iv) our common stock. Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.

 

We may not be able to successfully integrate Connect’s operations with our business.

 

On April 14, 2022, we announced the closing of our ZAR 3.8 billion ($262.0 million) investment to acquire a 100% interest in Connect. The acquisition of Connect is strategically important for us because we believe that (i) the combination of complementary product offerings will assist to drive stronger unit economics, (ii) the transaction facilitates expansion of the addressable market in the informal MSMEs sector, (iii) Connect has an attractive financial profile with strong and profitable growth, (iv) we have merged highly skilled teams with complementary expertise, and (v) will be able to better serve the underserved.

 

Integrating Connect into our company will require significant attention from our senior management which may divert their attention from our day-to-day business. The difficulties of integration may be increased by cultural differences between our two organizations and the necessity of retaining and integrating personnel, including Connect Group’s key employees and management team. The services of these individuals will be important to the continued growth and success of Connect’s business and to our ability to integrate Connect with us. If we were to lose the services of these key employees or fail to sufficiently integrate them, our ability to operate Connect successfully would likely be materially and adversely impacted.

 

As such, if we are unable to successfully integrate Connect’s operations into our business we could be required to record material impairments, and as a result, our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and stock price could suffer.

 

We may not achieve the expected benefits from our recent acquisition of Connect.

 

Our expectations regarding Connect’s business and prospects may not be realized, including as a result of changes in the financial condition of the markets that Connect serves. In addition, there are risks associated with Connect’s product and service offerings or results of operations, including the risk of reduced cash settlements through Connect’s vault infrastructure or higher cash losses, lower than expected growth in Connect’s value-added services, lower than expected levels of loan advances or higher credit losses and slower than expected growth in card transactions. Furthermore, attempting to combine and integrate service offerings may be disruptive to us or unsuccessful, and our customers may not use our combined services to the extent that we hope they will. Any such failure could adversely impact our own business as well as Connect’s, which could then reduce the value of our investment and adversely impact our other business and operational relationships.

 

Our inability to achieve the expected synergies from the Connect transaction may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. For example, our revenues and operating income may be adversely affected and we could be required to impair all, or a part of, our investment. If some or all of the aforementioned or other risks materialize, our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Connect Group could be materially impaired, and as a result, our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and stock price could suffer.

 

We have a significant amount of indebtedness that requires us to comply with restrictive and financial covenants. If we are unable to comply with these covenants, we could default on this debt, which would have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.

 

We financed our recent investment in Connect through South African bank borrowings of ZAR 1.1 billion ($71.7 million, translated at closing date exchange rate (as defined in the Sale Agreement) of $1:ZAR 14.65165). The borrowings are secured by a pledge of certain of our bank accounts, and the cession of Net1’s shareholding in certain of its subsidiaries. These borrowings contain customary covenants that require Net1 SA to maintain a specified total asset cover ratio, maintain group cash balances (as defined in the Loan Documents) above ZAR 300.0 million, and restrict the ability of Net1, Net1 SA, and certain of its subsidiaries to make certain distributions with respect to their capital stock, prepay other debt, encumber their assets, incur additional indebtedness, make investment above specified levels, engage in certain business combinations and engage in other corporate activities. The group cash balances may go below ZAR 300 million to the extent credit support is provided by the VCP Investment Fund and/ or VCP Investment Portfolios (“VCP Investors”), and such support exceeds ZAR 350 million, but such reduction below ZAR 300 million is limited to ZAR 80 million.

 

The loan agreements also include a credit enhancement mechanism of ZAR 350 million ($23.9 million, translated at closing date exchange rate), which has been provided by investment funds managed by Net1’s largest shareholder, Value Capital Partners (Pty) Ltd (“VCP”), on commercially agreed terms, which include a contingent subscription for new shares. There can be no assurance that VCP will perform under the commercially agreed terms and failure by it to fulfil its obligation under the credit enhancement mechanism may put our funding or future repayments at risk.

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We have also obtained total facilities through the Connect acquisition of ZAR 1.3 billion comprising a Facility A term loan of up to ZAR 750 million (“Facility A Loan”), a Facility B term loan of up to ZAR 350 million (“Facility B Loan”), and a general banking facility of ZAR 206.0 million. The amount available under the general banking facility will reduce to ZAR 125.0 million on March 23, 2023. These borrowings are secured by a pledge of, among other things, CCMS entire equity interests in equity securities it owns and any claims outstanding. These borrowings contain customary covenants that require CCMS to maintain specified debt service, interest cover and leverage ratios.

 

These security arrangements and covenants may reduce our operating flexibility or our ability to engage in other transactions that may be beneficial to us. If we are unable to comply with the covenants, we could be in default and the indebtedness could be accelerated. If this were to occur, we might not be able to obtain waivers of default or to refinance the debt with another lender and as a result, our business and financial condition would suffer.

 

We will likely not include Connect in our internal control certification and attestation for fiscal 2022.

 

As noted above, integrating Connect into our company will require significant attention from our senior management which may divert their attention from our day to day business. Our management certification and auditor attestation regarding the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2022, will likely exclude the operations of the Connect Group. If we are unable to successfully integrate Connect’s operations into our internal control over financial reporting, our internal control over financial reporting may not be effective.

 

Geopolitical conflicts, including the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, may adversely affect our business and results of operations.

 

The current conflict between Russia and Ukraine is creating substantial uncertainty about the future impact on the global economy. Countries across the globe are instituting sanctions and other penalties against Russia. The retaliatory measures that have been taken, and could be taken in the future, by the U.S., NATO, and other countries have created global security concerns that could result in broader European military and political conflicts and otherwise have a substantial impact on regional and global economies, any or all of which could adversely affect our business.

 

While the broader consequences are uncertain at this time, the continuation and/or escalation of the Russian and Ukraine conflict, along with any expansion of the conflict to surrounding areas, create a number of risks that could adversely impact our business, including:

 

increased inflation and significant volatility in the macroeconomic environment;

disruptions to our technology infrastructure, including through cyberattacks, ransom attacks or cyber-intrusion;

adverse changes in international trade policies and relations;

disruptions in global supply chains;

constraints, volatility or disruption in the credit and capital markets; and

exacerbating the other risks disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

All of these risks could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations. We are continuing to monitor the situation in the Ukraine and globally and assess its potential impact on our business.

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

The following exhibits are filed as part of this Form 10-Q:

 

 

 

 

 

Incorporated by Reference Herein

Exhibit No.

 

Description of Exhibit

Included Herewith

Form

Exhibit

Filing Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.49

 

Fourth Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated January 24, 2022, between Net1 Applied Technologies South Africa Proprietary Limited (as borrower), with Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. Holdco), arranged by FirstRand Bank Limited (acting through its Rand Merchant Bank division) (the Arranger), and FirstRand Bank Limited (acting through its Rand Merchant Bank division) (as Original Senior Lender), with FirstRand Bank Limited (acting through its Rand Merchant Bank division) (as facility agent), and Main Street 1692 (RF) Proprietary Limited (as Debt Guarantor)

 

8-K

10.1

January 28, 2022

10.50

 

Senior Facility G Agreement, dated January 24, 2022, R750,000,000 Senior Term Facility Agreement for Net1 Applied Technologies South Africa Proprietary Limited (as borrower), provided by FirstRand Bank Limited (acting through its Rand Merchant Bank division) (as lender), with FirstRand Bank Limited (acting through its Rand Merchant Bank division) (as facility agent)

 

8-K

10.2

January 28, 2022

10.51

 

Senior Facility H Agreement, dated January 24, 2022, R350,000,000 Senior Term Facility Agreement for Net1 Applied Technologies South Africa Proprietary Limited (as borrower), provided by FirstRand Bank Limited (acting through its Rand Merchant Bank division) (as lender), with FirstRand Bank Limited (acting through its Rand Merchant Bank division) (as facility agent)

 

8-K

10.3

January 28, 2022

10.52

 

Letter Agreement to amend the CTA and Senior Facility G Agreement, dated March 22, 2022, between Net1 Applied Technologies South Africa Proprietary Limited and FirstRand Bank Limited (acting through its Rand Merchant Bank division), as facility agent

 

8-K

10.1

March 28, 2022

10.53

 

Letter Agreement to amend the CTA and Senior Facility H Agreement, dated March 22, 2022, between Net1 Applied Technologies South Africa Proprietary Limited and FirstRand Bank Limited (acting through its Rand Merchant Bank division), as facility agent

 

8-K

10.2

March 28, 2022

10.54

 

Securities Purchase Agreement, dated March 22, 2022, among Net1 UEPS Technologies, Inc., Net1 Applied Technologies South Africa Proprietary Limited and Value Capital Partners Proprietary Limited

 

8-K

10.3

March 28, 2022

10.55

 

Facilities Agreement, dated 24 January 2022, between Cash Connect Management Solutions Proprietary Limited (as Borrower), arranged by FirstRand Bank Limited (acting through its Rand Merchant Bank Division) (as Mandated Lead Arranger) and FirstRand Bank Limited (acting through its Rand Merchant Bank Division) (as Facility Agent)

X

 

 

 

10.56

 

Letter Agreement to amend Cash Connect Management Solutions Proprietary Limited Facilities Agreement, dated March 22, 2022, between Cash Connect Management Solutions Proprietary Limited Facilities and FirstRand Bank Limited (acting through its Rand Merchant Bank Division) (in its capacity as Facilities Agent)

X

 

 

 

 

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10.57

 

Second Letter Agreement to amend Cash Connect Management Solutions Proprietary Limited Facilities Agreement, dated April 12, 2022, between Cash Connect Management Solutions Proprietary Limited Facilities and FirstRand Bank Limited (acting through its Rand Merchant Bank Division) (in its capacity as Facilities Agent)

X

 

 

 

10.58

 

Securities Purchase Agreement, dated March 22, 2022, among Net1 UEPS Technologies, Inc., Net1 Applied Technologies South Africa Proprietary Limited and Value Capital Partners Proprietary Limited

X

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Exchange Act

X

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Exchange Act

X

 

 

 

32

 

Certification pursuant to 18 USC Section 1350

X

 

 

 

101.INS

 

XBRL Instance Document

X

 

 

 

101.SCH

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

X

 

 

 

101.CAL

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase

X

 

 

 

101.DEF

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

X

 

 

 

101.LAB

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

X

 

 

 

101.PRE

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

X

 

 

 

104

 

Cover page formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on May 10, 2022.

 

NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

 

By: /s/ Chris G.B. Meyer

 

Chris G.B. Meyer

Group Chief Executive Officer

 

By: /s/ Naeem E. Kola

 

Naeem E. Kola

Group Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

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