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Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2013 Results
Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.
Registered in the state of Florida, USA
(IRS Employer Identification No. 98-0171860)
Nasdaq share code: UEPS
JSE share code: NT1
ISIN: US64107N2062
(“Net1” or “the Company”)
Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2013 Results
• Performed payments to approximately 9.5 million grant recipients nationally;
• Revenue of $111.7 million, increased 30% in constant currency; and
• Fundamental EPS of $0.25 including $15.8 million of direct implementation costs, decreased 32% in constant currency.
JOHANNESBURG, November 9, 2012 – Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: UEPS; JSE: NT1) today announced
results for the first quarter fiscal 2013.
Summary Financial Metrics
Three months ended September 30,
% change % change
2012 2011 in USD in ZAR
(All figures in USD ‘000s except per share data)
Revenue 111,682 99,926 12% 30%
GAAP net income 6,744 19,768 (66%) (60%)
Fundamental net income (1) 11,498 19,884 (42%) (33%)
GAAP earnings per share ($) 0.15 0.44 (66%) (61%)
Fundamental earnings per share ($) (1) 0.25 0.44 (43%) (33%)
Fully-diluted shares outstanding (‘000’s) 45,590 45,079 1%
Average period USD/ ZAR exchange rate 8.26 7.09 16%
(1) Fundamental net income and earnings per share is a non-GAAP measure and is described below under “Use of Non-
GAAP Measures—Fundamental net income and fundamental earnings per share.” See Attachment B for a reconciliation of
GAAP net income to fundamental net income and earnings per share.
Factors impacting comparability of our Q1 2013 and Q1 2012 results
• Unfavorable impact from the strengthening of the US dollar: The US dollar appreciated by 16% against the ZAR
during Q1 2013 which negatively impacted our reported results;
• SASSA implementation costs: We continued implementing our SASSA contract during Q1 2013 and incurred
additional implementation and staff costs; and
• Profit on liquidation of SmartSwitch Nigeria: In fiscal 2012, we recorded a non-cash profit of $4.0 million on the
liquidation of SmartSwitch Nigeria.
Comments and Outlook
“I am delighted with the progress we have made in the implementation of our SASSA contract and specifically with the
efficiency, reliability and security of our platform,” said Dr. Serge Belamant, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Net1.
“In addition, together with our Board we have now developed an extensive strategic plan that will drive growth and
profitability for the group over the next three years. We have identified four key pillars of the strategy, namely (i) South
Africa; (ii) NUETS, UEGS and UEPS/EMV; (iii) Mobile Solutions; and (iv) KSNET. We expect to provide more details on
this strategy over the next few months,” he concluded.
“We expect our quarterly performance to remain lumpy during the SASSA contract implementation period. In the first
quarter of fiscal 2013, we decided to expense the cost of the smart cards issued to grant recipients, rather than to capitalize as
under our previous contract,” said Herman Kotzé, Chief Financial Officer of Net1. “Although the estimated number of cards
to be issued remains 10 million, the number of beneficiaries that SASSA has now asked us to enroll has increased
substantially to 21.6 million, which is approximately 40% higher than SASSA’s previous estimate. Therefore, in fiscal year
2013, we now expect fundamental earnings per share to be at least $1.25, which includes approximately $0.21 per share for
the cost of smart cards. Our guidance also assumes a constant currency base of ZAR 7.72/$1 and using our fiscal 2012 share
count of 45 million shares. As a result of expensing the smart cards, we have revised our estimated SASSA-related capital
expenditures lower to $35 million,” he concluded.
Progress of second phase of our SASSA contract implementation
We commenced the second phase of the enrollment process in early July 2012 and plan to be substantially complete by
March 2013, in accordance with the enrollment plan agreed with SASSA. Under our agreement with SASSA, we have to
enroll both the grant recipients, as well as the grant beneficiaries. While the number of grant recipients on a national basis has
consistently been quantified by SASSA at 9.4 million individuals, the number of beneficiaries is continually being revised by
SASSA on an ongoing basis from an initial estimate of approximately 15.5 million, to the current estimate of approximately
21.6 million. As of September 30, 2012, we had enrolled approximately 1.7 million grant recipients and 1.3 million
beneficiaries associated with these recipients in accordance with our second phase enrollment schedule, and issued them our
UEPS/EMV smart card.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2013 we incurred direct implementation expenses of approximately $14.1 million (ZAR
116.6 million) including staff, travel, premises hire for enrollment and stationery costs. In line with industry practice, we no
longer amortize the cost of the smart cards over the contract period and expense the cost of the card when issued on
enrollment. As a result of our decision to fully expense the UEPS/EMV smart cards when they are issued, we expensed $1.7
million (ZAR 14.0 million) related to the cost of the UEPS/EMV smart cards issued during the quarter, which is not included
in the $14.1 million above. We also incurred approximately $3.3 million in capital expenditures, primarily to acquire payment
vehicles. Since inception of the implementation we have incurred cumulative capital expenditures of $24.5 million. We
anticipate cumulative capital expenditures related to the ramp of our national contract to be in the $35 million range. We have
lowered our expected capital expenditure range related to the implementation of our SASSA contract given the decision to
expense the cost of smart cards rather than capitalize those costs.
Results of Operations by Segment and Liquidity
Our frequently asked questions and operating metrics will be updated and posted on our website (www.net1.com).
South African transaction-based activities
Segment revenue was $61.4 million in Q1 2013, up 23% compared with Q1 2012 in USD and up 43% on a constant currency
basis. In ZAR, the increases in segment revenue were primarily due to higher revenues earned under our new SASSA
contract and higher prepaid airtime sales, offset by lower volumes at EasyPay and MediKredit. Segment operating income
margin was 10% and 40%, respectively, and declined primarily due to SASSA implementation costs and higher low-margin
prepaid airtime sales. Excluding amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, Q1 2013 segment operating income margin
was 13%, compared to 43% during Q1 2012.
International transaction-based activities
KSNET continues to contribute the majority of our revenues in this operating segment. Segment revenue was $31.6 million in
Q1 2013, up 5% compared with Q1 2012 in USD and 22% on a constant currency basis. Operating margin for the segment is
lower than most of our South African transaction-based businesses and was negatively impacted by adverse currency
movement between the Korean won and the US dollar, additional start-up expenditures related to our XeoHealth launch in the
United States, MVC activities at Net1 UTA and on-going losses at Net1 Virtual Card, but these expenses were partially offset
by increased revenue contributions from KSNET and NUETS’ initiative in Iraq. Excluding the amortization of intangibles but
including the start-up costs referenced above, Q1 2013 operating income margin was 9% compared to 13% during Q1 2012.
Smart card accounts
Segment revenue was $8.4 million in Q1 2013, up 1% compared with Q1 2012 in USD and 18% on a constant currency
basis. Q1 2013 segment operating income margin was 29%, compared to 45% during Q1 2012. We have reduced our pricing
for smart card accounts after taking into consideration the lower price and higher volumes of the new SASSA contract.
Financial services
UEPS-based lending contributes the majority of the revenue and operating income in this operating segment. Segment
revenue was $1.4 million in Q1 2013, down 34% compared with Q1 2012 in USD and 22% lower on a constant currency
basis, principally due to a decrease in lending activities. Q1 2013 segment operating income margin was 79% compared with
67% during Q1 2012 primarily as a result of an improved margin in our UEPS-based lending book resulting from a better
loss experience, offset by start-up expenditures related to Smart Life and other financial services offerings.
Hardware, software and related technology sales
Segment revenue was $8.9 million in Q1 2013, down 5% compared with Q1 2012 in USD but up 10% on a constant currency
basis. In constant currency, the increase in revenue and operating income resulted primarily from an increase in royalty fees,
offset by a lower contribution from all other contributors to hardware and software sales. Excluding amortization of all
intangibles, segment operating income margin was 22% compared to 21% during Q1 2012.
Cash flow and liquidity
At September 30, 2012, we had cash and cash equivalents of $58 million, up from $39 million at June 30, 2012. The increase
in our cash balances from June 30, 2012, was primarily from cash generated from operations, offset by implementation costs
and capital expenditures incurred to implement our SASSA contract and the cash portion of the purchase price of the
acquisition of Pbel, a software development firm focused on mobile phones and kiosks, for $1.9 million. For Q1 2013, net
cash generated by operating activities was $25.7 million compared with $27.2 million in Q1 2012.
Excluding the impact of interest received, interest paid under our Korean debt and taxes paid, the decrease in cash provided
by operating activities resulted from significant implementation costs related to our SASSA contract, partially offset by cash
generated from operations. Capital expenditures for Q1 2013 and 2012 were $6.5 million and $4.5 million, respectively, and
have increased primarily due to acquisition of payment vehicles and other equipment for our new SASSA contract and
payment processing terminals in Korea.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
US securities laws require that when we publish any non-GAAP measures, we disclose the reason for using the non-GAAP
measure and provide reconciliation to the directly comparable GAAP measure. The presentation of fundamental net income
and fundamental earnings per share and headline earnings per share are non-GAAP measures.
Fundamental net income and fundamental earnings per share
Fundamental net income and earnings per share is GAAP net income and earnings per share to adjusted for (1) the
amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (net of deferred taxes), (2) stock-based compensation charges and (3)
unusual non-recurring items, including the amortization of KSNET debt facility fees, transaction-related costs and the profit
on liquidation of SmartSwitch Nigeria. Management believes that the fundamental net income and earnings per share metric
enhances its own evaluation, as well as an investor’s understanding, of our financial performance. Attachment B presents the
reconciliation between GAAP and fundamental net income and earnings per share.
Headline earnings per share (“HEPS”)
The inclusion of HEPS in this press release is a requirement of our listing on the JSE. HEPS basic and diluted is calculated
using net income which has been determined based on GAAP. Accordingly, this may differ to the headline earnings per share
calculation of other companies listed on the JSE as these companies may report their financial results under a different
financial reporting framework, including but not limited to, International Financial Reporting Standards.
HEPS basic and diluted is calculated as GAAP net income adjusted for the profit on sale of property, plant and equipment,
net of related tax effects, and the profit on liquidation of SmartSwitch Nigeria. Attachment C presents the reconciliation
between our net income used to calculate earnings per share basic and diluted and HEPS basic and diluted.
Conference Call
We will host a conference call to review Q1 2013 results on November 9, 2012, at 8:00 Eastern Time. To participate in the
call, dial 1-800-860-2442 (U.S. only), 1-866-605-3852 (Canada only), 0-800-917-7042 (U.K. only) or 0-800-200-648 (South
Africa only) ten minutes prior to the start of the call. Callers should request “Net1 call” upon dial-in. The call will also be
webcast on our homepage, www.net1.com. Please click on the webcast link at least ten minutes prior to the call. A webcast of
the call will be available for replay on our website through November 30, 2012.
About Net1 (www.net1.com)
Net1 is a leading provider of alternative payment systems that leverage its Universal Electronic Payment System, or UEPS, to
facilitate biometrically secure real-time electronic transaction processing to unbanked and under-banked populations of
developing economies around the world in an online or offline environment. In addition to payments, UEPS can be used for
banking, healthcare management, payroll, remittances, voting and identification.
Net1 operates market-leading payment processors in South Africa, Republic of Korea, Ghana and Iraq. In addition, Net1’s
proprietary Mobile Virtual Card technology offers secure mobile payments and banking services in developed and emerging
countries while its MediKredit and XeoHealth subsidiaries provide its proprietary 5010 and ICD-10 compliant real-time
claims adjudication system.
Net1 has a primary listing on the Nasdaq and a secondary listing on the JSE Limited.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. A
discussion of various factors that cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially
from those expressed in such forward-looking statements are included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. We undertake no obligation to revise any of these statements to reflect future events.
Investor Relations Contact:
Dhruv Chopra
Vice President of Investor Relations
Phone: +1-212-626-6675
Email: dchopra@net1.com
NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Three months ended
September 30,
2012 2011
(In thousands, except per share data)
REVENUE $ 111,682 $ 99,926
EXPENSE
Cost of goods sold, IT processing, servicing and support 45,101 32,944
Selling, general and administration 47,252 27,057
Depreciation and amortization 10,004 9,079
OPERATING INCOME 9,325 30,846
INTEREST INCOME 3,091 1,997
INTEREST EXPENSE 2,071 2,616
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 10,345 30,227
INCOME TAX EXPENSE 3,729 10,552
NET INCOME BEFORE EARNINGS FROM EQUITY-
ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS 6,616 19,675
EARNINGS FROM EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS 128 85
NET INCOME 6,744 19,760
LESS (ADD) NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST - (8)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NET1 $ 6,744 $ 19,768
Net income per share, in United States dollars
Basic earnings attributable to Net1 shareholders $0.15 $0.44
Diluted earnings attributable to Net1 shareholders $0.15 $0.44
NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Unaudited (A)
September 30, June 30,
2012 2012
(In thousands, except share data)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 57,544 $ 39,123
Pre-funded social welfare grants receivable 8,971 9,684
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of – September: $955; June: $788 99,703 101,918
Finance loans receivable 6,787 8,141
Deferred expenditure on smart cards 4,604 4,587
Inventory 7,129 6,192
Deferred income taxes 6,223 5,591
Total current assets before settlement assets 190,961 175,236
Settlement assets 347,672 409,166
Total current assets 538,633 584,402
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET OF ACCUMULATED
DEPRECIATION OF – September: $80,058; June: $74,242 54,475 52,616
EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS 1,571 1,508
GOODWILL 187,570 182,737
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net 93,327 93,930
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS, including reinsurance assets 40,570 40,700
TOTAL ASSETS 916,146 955,893
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable 14,722 13,172
Other payables 40,209 42,157
Current portion of long-term borrowings 14,438 14,019
Income taxes payable 11,542 6,019
Total current liabilities before settlement obligations 80,911 75,367
Settlement obligations 347,672 409,166
Total current liabilities 428,583 484,533
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 21,065 20,988
LONG-TERM BORROWINGS 82,145 79,760
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES, including insurance policy liabilities 25,998 25,791
TOTAL LIABILITIES 557,791 611,072
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
EQUITY
NET1 EQUITY:
COMMON STOCK
Authorized: 200,000,000 with $0.001 par value;
Issued and outstanding shares, net of treasury - September: 45,600,471;
June: 45,548,902 59 59
PREFERRED STOCK
Authorized shares: 50,000,000 with $0.001 par value;
Issued and outstanding shares, net of treasury: 2012: -; 2011: - - -
ADDITIONAL PAID-IN-CAPITAL 155,895 153,360
TREASURY SHARES, AT COST: September: 13,455,090; June: 13,455,090 (175,823) (175,823)
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (71,467) (75,722)
RETAINED EARNINGS 446,385 439,641
TOTAL NET1 EQUITY 355,049 341,515
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST 3,306 3,306
TOTAL EQUITY 358,355 344,821
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 916,146 $ 955,893
(A) – Derived from audited financial statements
NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three months ended
September 30,
2012 2011
(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income $ 6,744 $ 19,760
Depreciation and amortization 10,004 9,079
Loss from equity-accounted investments (128) (85)
Fair value adjustments (293) (221)
Interest payable 1,192 1,662
Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment - (8)
Profit on liquidation of SmartSwitch Nigeria - (3,994)
Realized loss on sale of investments related to insurance business - 25
Stock-based compensation charge 1,116 496
Facility fee amortized 88 116
Decrease in accounts receivable, pre-funded social welfare grants
receivable and finance loans receivable 5,892 3,248
(Increase) Decrease in deferred expenditure on smart cards (33) 44
Increase in inventory (926) (319)
(Decrease ) Increase in accounts payable and other payables (1,349) 331
Increase (Decrease) in taxes payable 5,438 (3,607)
Increase (Decrease) in deferred taxes (2,016) 692
Net cash provided by operating activities 25,729 27,219
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures (6,453) (4,466)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 105 94
Acquisition of Pbel, net of cash acquired (1,913) -
Acquisition of Smart Life, net of cash acquired - (1,673)
Repayment of loan by equity-accounted investment 3 33
Purchase of investments related to insurance business - (2,320)
Proceeds from maturity of investments related to insurance business 545 2,321
Net change in settlement assets 60,779 3,447
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 53,066 (2,564)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of common stock 240 -
Acquisition of treasury stock - (1,129)
Net change in settlement obligations (60,779) (3,447)
Net cash used in financing activities (60,539) (4,576)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 165 (13,360)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 18,421 6,719
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period 39,123 95,264
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period $ 57,544 $ 101,983
Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.
Attachment A
Operating segment revenue, operating income and operating margin:
Three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 and June 30, 2012
Change – constant
Change - actual exchange rate(1)
Q1 ‘13 Q1 ‘13 Q1 ‘13 Q1 ‘13
vs vs vs vs
Key segmental data, in $ ’000, Q1 ‘13 Q1 ‘12 Q4 ‘12 Q1‘12 Q4 ‘12 Q1 ‘12 Q4 ‘12
Revenue:
SA transaction-based activities .......... 61,364 49,902 58,434 23% 5% 43% 8%
International transaction-based
activities ............................................. 31,649 30,255 31,003 5% 2% 22% 5%
Smart card accounts ........................... 8,364 8,252 8,189 1% 2% 18% 5%
Financial services ............................... 1,384 2,111 1,777 (34%) (22%) (24%) (20%)
Hardware, software and related
technology sales ................................. 8,921 9,406 8,213 (5%) 9% 10% 12%
Total consolidated revenue .......... 111,682 99,926 107,616 12% 4% 30% 7%
Consolidated operating (loss) income:
SA transaction-based activities .......... 6,400 20,183 5,181 (68%) 24% (63%) 27%
Operating income excluding
amortization.................................... 7,849 21,589 6,809 (64%) 15% (58%) 19%
Amortization of intangible assets ... (1,449) (1,406) (1,628) 3% (11%) 20% (8%)
International transaction-based
activities ............................................. (171) 684 137 nm nm nm nm
Operating income excluding
amortization.................................... 2,981 3,991 3,130 (25%) (5%) (13%) (2%)
Amortization of intangible assets ... (3,152) (3,307) (2,993) (5%) 5% 11% 8%
Smart card accounts ........................... 2,385 3,750 2,333 (36%) 2% (26%) 5%
Financial services ............................... 1,097 1,411 951 (22%) 15% (9%) 19%
Hardware, software and related
technology sales ................................. 1,984 1,937 2,074 2% (4%) 19% (2%)
Operating income excluding
amortization.................................... 2,072 2,038 2,164 2% (4%) 18% (2%)
Amortization of intangible assets ... (88) (101) (90) (13%) (2%) 1% 1%
Corporate/ Eliminations ..................... (2,370) 2,881 (13,078) nm (82%) nm (81%)
Total operating income ................. 9,325 30,846 (2,402) (70%) nm (65%) nm
Operating income margin (%)
SA transaction-based activities .......... 10% 40% 9%
International transaction-based
activities ............................................. (1%) 2% 0%
International transaction-based
activities excluding amortization ........ 9% 13% 10%
Smart card accounts ........................... 29% 45% 28%
Financial services ............................... 79% 67% 54%
Hardware, software and related
technology sales ................................. 22% 21% 25%
Overall operating margin.................... 8% 31% (2%)
(1) – This information shows what the change in these items would have been if the USD/ ZAR exchange rate that prevailed during
1Q 2013 also prevailed during 1Q 2012 and 4Q 2012.
Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.
Attachment B
Reconciliation of GAAP net income and earnings per share, basic, to fundamental net income and earnings per share,
basic:
Three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
EPS,
Net income EPS, basic Net income basic
(USD’000) (USD) (ZAR’000) (ZAR)
2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011
GAAP...................................................... 6,744 19,768 0.15 0.44 55,709 140,232 1.22 3.11
Intangible asset amortization, net....... 3,501 3,498 28,917 24,816
Stock-based compensation charge ..... 1,116 496 9,219 3,519
Facility fees for KSNET debt ............ 89 116 735 823
Acquisition-related costs .................... 48 - 396 -
Profit on liquidation of
SmartSwitch Nigeria .......................... - (3,994) - (28,333)
Fundamental ............................ 11,498 19,884 0.25 0.44 94,976 141,057 2.09 3.13
Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.
Attachment C
Reconciliation of net income used to calculate earnings per share basic and diluted and headline earnings per share
basic and diluted:
Three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
2012 2011
Net income (USD’000)......................................................................................................... 6,744 19,768
Adjustments: ..........................................................................................................................
Profit on liquidation of SmartSwitch Nigeria (USD’000) ............................................... - (3,994)
Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment ............................................................... - (8)
Tax effects on above ........................................................................................................ - 3
Net income used to calculate headline earnings (USD’000) ................................................. 6,744 15,769
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate net income per share basic earnings
and headline earnings per share basic earnings (‘000) .......................................................... 45,515 45,055
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate net income per share diluted
earnings and headline earnings per share diluted earnings (‘000) ......................................... 45,590 45,085
Headline earnings per share:..................................................................................................
Basic, in USD .................................................................................................................. 0.15 0.35
Diluted, in USD ............................................................................................................... 0.15 0.35
Johannesburg
9 November 2012
Sponsor:
Deutsche Securities (SA) (Proprietary) Limited
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