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Unaudited Group interim financial results for the period ended September 30, 2017
MiX Telematics Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number: 1995/013858/06)
JSE share code: MIX NYSE code: MIXT ISIN: ZAE000125316
("MiX Telematics" or "the Company" or "the Group")
Unaudited Group interim financial results for the period ended September 30, 2017
Commentary
MiX Telematics announces financial results for second quarter and first half of fiscal 2018
An explanation of non-IFRS measures used in this press release is set out in the Non-IFRS financial measures section
of this press release. A reconciliation of these non-IFRS measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measures is
provided in the financial tables that accompany this release.
References in this announcement to "R" are to South African Rand and references to "U.S. Dollars" and "$" are to
United States Dollars. Unless otherwise stated MiX Telematics has translated U.S. Dollar amounts from South African
Rand at the exchange rate of R13.5618 per $1.00, which was the R/$ exchange rate reported by Oanda.com as at
September 30, 2017.
Highlights:
Second quarter fiscal 2018:
- Subscription revenue of R349 million ($25.8 million), up over 18% year over year on a constant currency basis
- Net subscriber additions of 14,500 bringing the total base to over 640,000, up 9% year over year
- Operating profit of R45 million ($3.3 million), up 73% year over year
- Adjusted EBITDA of R103 million ($7.6 million), up 56% year over year
- Adjusted EBITDA margin of 25.1% continues the quarterly improvement trend since the start of fiscal 2017.
Reported Adjusted EBITDA margins were as follows: Q1 2017 15.9%, Q2 2017 18.0%, Q3 2017 21.9%, Q4 2017 22.3%,
Q1 2018 23.1%, Q2 2018 25.1%
- Company raises full-year guidance for both revenue and profit
First half fiscal 2018:
- Subscription revenue of R685 million ($50.5 million), up over 17% year over year on a constant currency basis
- Operating profit of R88 million ($6.5 million), up 80% year over year
- Adjusted EBITDA of R197 million ($14.5 million), up 56% year over year
- Adjusted EBITDA margin of 24.1% up from 17.0% during the same period last year
Midrand, South Africa, November 2, 2017 - MiX Telematics Limited (NYSE: MIXT, JSE: MIX), a leading global provider of
fleet and mobile asset management solutions delivered as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), today announced financial results
for its second quarter and first half of fiscal 2018, which ended on September 30, 2017.
"MiX reported a very strong second quarter, highlighted by our ability to exceed expectations across all key operating
metrics," said Stefan Joselowitz, Chief Executive Officer of MiX Telematics. "Our 18% year over year subscription
revenue growth on a constant currency basis was broad-based, driven by uptake from our premium fleet customers globally.
Additionally, this is the fifth consecutive quarter of adjusted EBITDA margin improvement. We are confident in our ability
to maintain the momentum as we continue to execute our strategic initiatives and remain committed to achieving our
longer-term adjusted EBITDA margin target of 30% plus."
Financial performance for the three months ended September 30, 2017
Subscription revenue: Subscription revenue was R349.3 million ($25.8 million), an increase of 15.9% compared to
R301.3 million ($22.2 million) for the second quarter of fiscal 2017. Subscription revenue increased more than 18% on
a constant currency basis. Subscription revenue benefited from an increase of over 55,000 subscribers, representing an
increase in the subscriber base of 9.4% from September 2016 to September 2017. Subscription revenue has also benefited
from an expansion in the average revenue per user.
Total revenue: Total revenue was R411.2 million ($30.3 million), an increase of 11.7% compared to R368.2 million
($27.1 million) for the second quarter of fiscal 2017. Hardware and other revenue was R61.9 million ($4.6 million),
a decrease of 7.3% compared to R66.8 million ($4.9 million) for the second quarter of fiscal 2017.
Gross Margin: Gross profit was R269.4 million ($19.9 million), compared to R253.1 million ($18.7 million) for the
second quarter of fiscal 2017. Gross profit margin was 65.5%, compared to 68.8% for the second quarter of fiscal 2017.
Operating Margin: Operating profit was R45.3 million ($3.3 million), compared to R26.2 million ($1.9 million) for
the second quarter of fiscal 2017. Operating margin was 11.0%, compared to 7.1% for the second quarter of fiscal 2017.
The margin expansion was attributable primarily to the revenue growth leveraging our fixed overhead, and to ongoing
cost management initiatives. Operating expenses of R224.1 million ($16.5 million) have declined by R2.8 million
($0.2 million), or 1.3%, since the second quarter of fiscal 2017.
Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA, a non-IFRS measure, was R103.3 million ($7.6 million), compared to R66.2 million
($4.9 million) for the second quarter of fiscal 2017. Adjusted EBITDA margin, a non-IFRS measure, for the second
quarter of fiscal 2018 was 25.1%, compared to 18.0% for the second quarter of fiscal 2017.
Profit for the period and earnings per share: Profit for the period was R24.2 million ($1.8 million), compared to
R23.2 million ($1.7 million) in the second quarter of fiscal 2017. Profit for the period includes a net foreign exchange
gain of R3.2 million ($0.2 million) before tax. During the second quarter of fiscal 2017, profit for the period included
a net foreign exchange loss of R8.4 million ($0.6 million), primarily relating to U.S. Dollar cash reserves, which are
sensitive to R:$ exchange rate movements.
Earnings per diluted ordinary share were 4 South African cents, consistent with the second quarter of fiscal 2017.
For the second quarter of fiscal 2018, the calculation was based on diluted weighted average ordinary shares in
issue of 566.0 million compared to 633.4 million diluted weighted average ordinary shares in issue during the
second quarter of fiscal 2017. The diluted weighted average ordinary shares in issue during the second quarter
of fiscal 2018 were lower than in the second quarter of fiscal 2017, due to the weighted average impact of the
share repurchases fully described in note 7 to the unaudited Group interim financial results for the six months
ended September 30, 2017.
The Company's effective tax rate for the quarter was 50.2% compared to (15.4%) for the second quarter of fiscal year
2017. Ignoring the impact of net foreign exchange gains and losses, and related tax consequences, the tax rate which
is used in determining adjusted earnings below, was 32.0% compared to 30.0% in the second quarter of fiscal 2017.
On a U.S. Dollar basis, and using the September 30, 2017 exchange rate of R13.5618 per U.S. Dollar, and at a ratio of
25 ordinary shares to one American Depositary Share ("ADS"), profit for the period was $1.8 million, or 8 U.S. cents per
diluted ADS.
Adjusted earnings for the period and adjusted earnings per share: Adjusted earnings for the period, a non-IFRS measure,
was R30.9 million ($2.3 million) compared to R20.0 million ($1.5 million) for the second quarter of fiscal 2017 and
excludes the net foreign exchange gain of R3.2 million ($0.2 million) referred to above. Adjusted earnings for the
second quarter of fiscal 2017 excluded the net foreign exchange loss of R8.4 million ($0.6 million) referred to
above. Adjusted earnings per diluted ordinary share, also a non-IFRS measure, were 5 South African cents, compared
to 3 South African cents in the second quarter of fiscal 2017.
On a U.S. Dollar basis, using the September 30, 2017 exchange rate of R13.5618 per U.S. Dollar, and at a ratio of
25 ordinary shares to one ADS, adjusted earnings for the period were $2.3 million, or 10 U.S. cents per diluted ADS.
Statement of Financial Position and Cash Flow: At September 30, 2017, the Company had R256.9 million ($18.9 million)
of net cash and cash equivalents, compared to R311.3 million ($23.0 million) at March 31, 2017. The Company generated
R104.0 million ($7.7 million) in net cash from operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and
invested R100.2 million ($7.4 million) in capital expenditures during the quarter (including investments in in-vehicle
devices of R71.8 million or $5.3 million), leading to free cash flow, a non-IFRS measure, of R3.8 million ($0.3 million)
for the second quarter of fiscal 2018, compared with negative free cash flow of R15.8 million ($1.2 million) for the
second quarter of fiscal 2017. The Company utilized R12.6 million ($0.9 million) in financing activities, compared to
R488.8 million ($36.0 million) utilized during the second quarter of fiscal 2017. The cash utilized in financing
activities during the second quarter of fiscal 2018 mainly consists of dividends paid. The cash utilized in financing
activities during the second quarter of fiscal 2017 included share repurchases of R473.6 million ($34.9 million) and
dividends paid of R15.3 million ($1.1 million).
Financial performance for the first half of fiscal 2018
Subscription revenue: Subscription revenue increased to R684.6 million ($50.5 million), an increase of 12.7% compared
to R607.5 million ($44.8 million) for the first half of fiscal 2017. On a constant currency basis, subscription revenue
increased by more than 17.0%. Subscription revenue benefited from an increase of over 55,000 subscribers, representing
an increase in subscribers of 9.4% from September 2016 to September 2017. Subscription revenue has also benefited from
an expansion in the average revenue per user.
Total revenue: Total revenue for the first half of fiscal 2018 was R816.8 million ($60.2 million), an increase of
9.3% compared to R747.3 million ($55.1 million) for the first half of fiscal 2017. Hardware and other revenue was
R132.2 million ($9.7 million), compared to R139.7 million ($10.3 million) for the first half of fiscal 2017.
Gross margin: Gross profit for the first half of fiscal 2018 was R541.0 million ($39.9 million), an increase of 6.3%
compared to R508.9 million ($37.5 million) for the first half of fiscal 2017. Gross profit margin was 66.2%, compared
to 68.1% for the first half of fiscal 2017.
Operating margin: Operating profit for the first half of fiscal 2018 was R88.2 million ($6.5 million), compared to
R49.1 million ($3.6 million) posted in the first half of fiscal 2017. The operating margin for the first half of fiscal
2018 was 10.8%, compared to the 6.6% posted in the first half of fiscal 2017. The margin expansion was attributable
primarily to the revenue growth leveraging our fixed overhead, and to ongoing cost management initiatives.
Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA was R197.2 million ($14.5 million) compared to R126.7 million ($9.3 million) for the
first half of fiscal 2017. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for the first half of fiscal 2018 was 24.1%, compared to 17.0%
in the first half of fiscal 2017.
Profit for the period and earnings per share: Profit for the first half of fiscal 2018 was R58.1 million ($4.3 million),
compared to R55.1 million ($4.1 million) in the first half of fiscal 2017. Profit for the period includes a net foreign
exchange loss of R1.8 million ($0.1 million) before tax. During the first half of fiscal 2017, a net foreign exchange
gain of R11.5 million ($0.8 million) was recorded, primarily relating to U.S. Dollar cash reserves which are sensitive
to R:$ exchange rate movements.
Earnings per diluted ordinary share were 10 South African cents, compared to 8 South African cents in the first half
of fiscal 2017. For the first half of fiscal 2018, the calculation was based on diluted weighted average ordinary shares
in issue of 566.7 million compared to 697.9 million diluted weighted average ordinary shares in issue during the first
half of fiscal 2017. The diluted weighted average ordinary shares in issue during the first half of fiscal 2018 were
lower than in the first half of fiscal 2017 due to the weighted average impact of the share repurchases fully described
in note 7 to the unaudited Group interim financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2017.
The Company's effective tax rate for the first half of fiscal 2018 was 34.0% compared to 19.1% for the first half
of fiscal 2017.
Adjusted earnings for the period and adjusted earnings per share: Adjusted earnings for the first half of fiscal 2018,
a non-IFRS measure, was R61.6 million ($4.5 million), compared to R37.3 million ($2.7 million) in the first half of
fiscal 2017 and excludes the net foreign exchange loss of R1.8 million ($0.1 million) referred to above. Adjusted
earnings for the first half of fiscal 2017, excludes the net foreign exchange gain of R11.5 million ($0.8 million).
Adjusted earnings per diluted ordinary share was 11 South African cents, compared to 5 South African cents for the
first half of fiscal 2017.
Ignoring the impact of net foreign exchange gains and losses, and related tax consequences, the effective tax rate,
which is used in calculating adjusted earnings, was 31.4% compared to 34.2% in the first half of fiscal 2017.
On a U.S. Dollar basis, and using the September 30, 2017 exchange rate of R13.5618 per U.S. Dollar, and at a ratio of
25 ordinary shares to one ADS, adjusted earnings for the first half of fiscal 2018 were $4.5 million, or 20 U.S. cents
per diluted ADS, compared to $2.7 million, or 10 U.S. cents per diluted ADS in the first half of fiscal 2017.
Cash Flow: The Company generated R122.3 million ($9.0 million) in net cash from operating activities for the first
half of fiscal 2018 and invested R182.5 million ($13.5 million) in capital expenditures during the period (including
investments in in-vehicle devices of R124.5 million or $9.2 million), leading to negative free cash flow of R60.2 million
($4.4 million), compared with negative free cash flow of R50.0 million ($3.7 million) for the first half of fiscal 2017.
Capital expenditure was R35.3 million ($2.6 million) higher than in the first half of fiscal 2017 primarily as a result
of increased investments in in-vehicle devices due to the continued increase in the number of bundled subscription
contracts.
Segment commentary for the first half of fiscal 2018
The segment results below are presented on an integral margin basis. In respect of revenue, this method of measurement
entails reviewing the segmental results based on external revenue only. In respect of Adjusted EBITDA (the profit measure
identified by the Company), the margin generated by our Central Services Organization ("CSO"), net of any unrealized
intercompany profit, is allocated to the geographic region where the external revenue is recorded by our Regional Sales
Offices ("RSOs").
CSO continues as a central service organization that wholesales our products and services to our RSOs who, in turn, interface
with our end-customers and distributors. CSO is also responsible for the development of our hardware and software platforms
and provides common marketing, product management, technical and distribution support to each of our other operating segments.
CSO's operating expenses are not allocated to each RSO.
Each RSO's results reflect the external revenue earned, as well as the Adjusted EBITDA earned (or loss incurred) by
each operating segment before the CSO and corporate cost allocations.
For further information in this regard, please refer to note 3 of the unaudited Group interim financial results for
the six months ended September 30, 2017.
Segment Subscription Revenue Total Revenue Adjusted EBITDA
Half-year Half-year Half-year Adjusted EBITDA Margin
2018 2018 2018 % change on prior Half-year
R'000 R'000 R'000 year 2018
Africa 423,157 469,549 209,392 33.0% 44.6%
The subscriber base grew by 8.7% year over year. This growth and an increase in the number of bundled subscriptions resulted
in subscription revenue growth of 13.0% in the segment. Total revenue increased by 11.8%. Enhanced scale and stringent cost
control drove an expansion in the Adjusted EBITDA margin to 44.6% (up from the 37.5% Adjusted EBITDA margin reported in the
first half of fiscal 2017).
Europe 55,923 89,405 29,443 39.0% 32.9%
The region's subscriber base grew by 5.2% year over year and in constant currency, subscription revenue growth was 7.0%.
Total revenue increased on a constant currency basis by 28.7% due to higher hardware revenues compared to the first half of
fiscal 2017. The region reported an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.9% (up from the 27.0% Adjusted EBITDA margin reported in the
first half of fiscal 2017).
Americas 83,012 95,880 24,958 82.0% 26.0%
The Americas segment subscriber base grew by 22.5% year over year. In addition, subscription revenue was assisted by the market’s
preference for bundled deals across new and existing customers. Subscription revenue growth on a constant currency basis was 60.7%.
Total revenue improved by 34.9% on a constant currency basis as hardware sales were lower. The region reported an Adjusted EBITDA
margin of 26.0% (up from the 17.5% Adjusted EBITDA margin reported in the first half of fiscal 2017).
Middle East 98,900 135,996 49,570 22.7% 36.4%
and Subscribers increased by 5.3% year over year while subscription revenue increased by 5.4% on a constant currency basis. Total
Australasia revenue in constant currency declined by 3.2% as hardware and other revenues were lower than in the first half of fiscal 2017.
The region reported an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 36.4% (up from the 26.4% Adjusted EBITDA margin reported in the first half of
fiscal 2017). The improvement in Adjusted EBITDA margin was as a result of the restructuring plans implemented during the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2017.
Brazil 23,120 25,447 8,752 101.1% 34.4%
Subscribers increased by 44.6% year over year and subscription revenue, also aided by the market’s preference for bundled
deals, increased by 67.6% on a constant currency basis. On a constant currency basis, total revenue increased by 54.5%. The
segment reported Adjusted EBITDA of R8.8 million in the first half of fiscal 2018, at an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 34.4%
(up from the 25.4% Adjusted EBITDA margin reported in the first half of fiscal 2017).
Central 515 553 (68,849) (7.0%) -
Services CSO is responsible for the development of our hardware and software platforms and provides common marketing, product management,
Organization technical and distribution support to each of our other operating segments. The negative Adjusted EBITDA reported arises as a
("CSO") result of operating expenses carried by the segment.
Business Outlook
MiX Telematics has translated U.S. Dollar amounts in this Business Outlook paragraph from South African Rand at the
exchange rate of R14.0838 per $1.00, which was the R/$ exchange rate reported by Oanda.com as at October 30, 2017.
Based on information as of today, November 2, 2017, the Company is issuing the following financial guidance for the
full 2018 fiscal year:
- Subscription revenue - R1,420 million to R1,432 million ($100.8 million to $101.7 million), which would represent
subscription revenue growth of 14.5% to 15.5% compared to fiscal 2017.
- Total revenue - R1,661 million to R1,687 million ($117.9 million to $119.8 million), which would represent revenue
growth of 7.8% to 9.5% compared to fiscal 2017.
- Adjusted EBITDA - R403 million to R421 million ($28.6 million to $29.9 million), which would represent Adjusted
EBITDA growth of 33.6% to 39.7% compared to fiscal 2017.
- Adjusted earnings per diluted ordinary share of 22.0 to 23.5 South African cents based on 568 million diluted
ordinary shares in issue, and based on an effective tax rate of 28.0% to 31.0%. At a ratio of 25 ordinary shares
to one ADS, this equates to adjusted earnings per diluted ADS of 39.1 to 41.7 U.S. cents.
For the third quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company expects subscription revenue to be in the range of R362 million to
R367 million ($25.7 million to $26.1 million) which would represent subscription revenue growth of 16.5% to 18.1%
compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2017.
The key assumptions used in deriving the forecast are as follows:
- Growth in subscription revenue and vehicles under subscription are based on expected growth rates related to market
conditions and takes into account growth rates achieved previously.
- Achieving hardware sales according to expectations. Hardware sales are dependent on the volumes of bundled
solutions selected by customers.
- An average forecast exchange rate for the 2018 fiscal year of R13.5000 per $1.00.
The forecast is the responsibility of the board of directors and has not been reviewed or reported on by the Company’s
external auditors. The Company’s policy is to give guidance on a quarterly basis, if necessary, and does not update
guidance between quarters.
The Company provides earnings guidance only on a non-IFRS basis and does not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Ordinary Share guidance to the most directly comparable IFRS financial
measures because of the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such
reconciliations, including adjustments that could be made for foreign exchange gains/(losses) and related tax consequences,
restructuring costs, share-based compensation costs, and other charges reflected in the Company’s reconciliation of historic
non-IFRS financial measures, the amounts of which, based on past experience, could be material.
The information disclosed in this "Business Outlook" paragraph complies with the disclosure requirements in terms of
paragraph 8.38 of the JSE Listings Requirements which deals with profit forecasts.
Quarterly Reporting Policy in respect of JSE Listings Requirements
Following the listing of the Company’s ADSs on the New York Stock Exchange, the Company has adopted a quarterly reporting
policy. As a result of such quarterly reporting the Company is, in terms of paragraph 3.4(b)(ix) of the JSE Listings
Requirements, not required to publish trading statements in terms of paragraph 3.4(b)(i) to (viii) of the JSE Listings
Requirements.
Conference Call Information
MiX Telematics management will also host a conference call and audio webcast at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) and
2:00 p.m. (South African Time) on November 2, 2017 to discuss the Company's financial results and current business
outlook:
- The live webcast of the call will be available at the "Investor Information" page of the Company’s website,
http://investor.mixtelematics.com.
- To access the call, dial +1-888-695-0609 (within the United States) or 0 800 982 089 (within South Africa) or
+1-719-457-2641 (outside of the United States). The conference ID is 9357437.
- A replay of this conference call will be available for a limited time at +1-844-512-2921 (within the United States)
or +1-412-317-6671 (within South Africa or outside of the United States). The replay conference ID is 9357437.
- A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time at http://investor.mixtelematics.com.
About MiX Telematics Limited
MiX Telematics is a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions delivered as SaaS to customers
managing over 640,000 assets in approximately 120 countries. The Company’s products and services provide enterprise
fleets, small fleets and consumers with solutions for safety, efficiency, risk and security. MiX Telematics was founded
in 1996 and has offices in South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uganda, Brazil, Australia, Romania,
Thailand and the United Arab Emirates as well as a network of more than 130 fleet partners worldwide. MiX Telematics shares
are publicly traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: MIX) and MiX Telematics ADSs are listed on the New York
Stock Exchange (NYSE: MIXT). For more information visit www.mixtelematics.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995, including without limitation, statements concerning our financial guidance for the third quarter
and full year of fiscal 2018, our position to execute on our growth strategy, and our ability to expand our leadership
position. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies
and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made. Actual results
may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a variety of risks and
factors that are beyond our control including, without limitation, those described under the caption "Risk Factors" in the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2017, as updated by other reports that the Company files with or furnishes to the SEC. The Company assumes no
obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.
Non-IFRS financial measures
Adjusted EBITDA
To provide investors with additional information regarding its financial results, the Company has disclosed within
this press release, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure; it
does not represent cash flows from operations for the periods indicated and should not be considered an alternative
to net income as an indicator of the Company's results of operations or as an alternative to cash flows from operations
as an indicator of liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as the profit for the period before income taxes, net finance
income/(costs) including foreign exchange gains/(losses), depreciation of property, plant and equipment including
capitalized customer in-vehicle devices, amortization of intangible assets including capitalized in-house development
costs and intangible assets identified as part of a business combination, share-based compensation costs, restructuring
costs, profits/(losses) on the disposal or impairments of assets or subsidiaries, insurance reimbursements relating to
impaired assets and certain litigation costs.
The Company has included Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin in this press release because they are key measures
that the Company's management and Board of Directors use to understand and evaluate its core operating performance and
trends; to prepare and approve its annual budget; and to develop short- and long-term operational plans. In particular,
the exclusion of certain expenses in calculating Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin can provide a useful measure
for period-to-period comparisons of the Company's core business. Accordingly, the Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA
and Adjusted EBITDA margin provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating its
operating results.
The Company's use of Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider this performance
measure in isolation from or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under IFRS. Some of these limitations
are:
- although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to
be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash capital expenditure requirements for such
replacements or for new capital expenditure requirements;
- Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
- Adjusted EBITDA does not consider the potentially dilutive impact of equity-based compensation;
- Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect tax payments that may represent a reduction in cash available to the Company; and
- other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently, which reduces its
usefulness as a comparative measure.
Because of these limitations, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures,
including operating profit, profit for the period and our other results.
Headline Earnings
Headline earnings is a profit measure required for JSE-listed companies and is calculated in accordance with circular
2/2015 issued by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. The profit measure is determined by taking the
profit for the period prior to certain separately identifiable re-measurements of the carrying amount of an asset or
liability that arose after the initial recognition of such asset or liability net of related tax (both current and deferred)
and related non-controlling interest.
Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted Earnings Per Share
Adjusted earnings per share is defined as profit attributable to owners of the parent, MiX Telematics Limited, excluding
net foreign exchange gains/(losses) net of tax, divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue
during the period.
We have included Adjusted earnings per share in this press release because it provides a useful measure for period-to-period
comparisons of the Company's core business by excluding net foreign exchange gains/(losses) from earnings. Accordingly, we
believe that Adjusted earnings per share provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating
the Company's operating results.
Free cash flow
Free cash flow is determined as net cash generated from operating activities less capital expenditure for investing
activities. We believe that free cash flow provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and
evaluating the Company’s cash flows as it provides detail of the amount of cash the Company generates or utilizes after
accounting for all capital expenditures including investments in in-vehicle devices and development expenditure.
Constant currency and U.S. Dollar financial information
Financial information presented in United States Dollars ("U.S. Dollars" and "$") and constant currency financial
information presented as part of the segment commentary constitute pro forma financial information under the JSE
Listings Requirements. Unless otherwise stated, MiX Telematics has translated U.S. Dollar amounts from South
African Rand ("R") at the exchange rate of R13.5618 per $1.00, which was the R/$ exchange rate reported by
Oanda.com as at September 30, 2017.
Constant currency information has been presented to illustrate the impact of changes in currency rates on the Group’s
results. The constant currency information has been determined by adjusting the current financial reporting period
results to the prior period average exchange rates, determined as the average of the monthly exchange rates applicable to the
period. The measurement has been performed for each of the Group’s currencies, including the U.S. Dollar and British
Pound. The constant currency growth percentage has been calculated by utilizing the constant currency results compared to
the prior period results.
This pro forma financial information is the responsibility of the Group’s board of directors and is presented for
illustrative purposes. Because of its nature, the pro forma financial information may not fairly present MiX Telematics’
financial position, changes in equity, results of operations or cash flows. The pro forma financial information does not
constitute pro forma information in accordance with the requirements of Regulation S-X of the SEC or generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States. In addition, the rules and regulations related to the preparation of pro forma
financial information in other jurisdictions may also vary significantly from the requirements applicable in South
Africa. The information contained in this report has not been reviewed or audited by the Group's auditors.
Investor Contact:
Seth Potter
ICR for MiX Telematics
ir@mixtelematics.com
+1-855-564-9835
JSE Sponsor:
Java Capital Trustees and Sponsors Proprietary Limited
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
South African Rand Six months Six months Three months Three months
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated ended ended ended ended
September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Revenue 816,830 747,256 411,167 368,160
Cost of sales (275,864) (238,369) (141,732) (115,050)
Gross profit 540,966 508,887 269,435 253,110
Other income/(expenses) - net 2,879 530 (64) 71
Operating expenses (455,676) (460,321) (224,116) (226,955)
-Sales and marketing (98,238) (97,652) (49,259) (49,122)
-Administration and other charges (357,438) (362,669) (174,857) (177,833)
Operating profit 88,169 49,096 45,255 26,226
Finance (costs)/income - net (84) 18,995 3,402 (6,120)
-Finance income 3,900 23,082 5,108 6,102
-Finance costs (3,984) (4,087) (1,706) (12,222)
Profit before taxation 88,085 68,091 48,657 20,106
Taxation (29,941) (12,973) (24,417) 3,092
Profit for the period 58,144 55,118 24,240 23,198
Attributable to:
Owners of the parent 58,084 55,130 24,248 23,205
Non-controlling interests 60 (12) (8) (7)
58,144 55,118 24,240 23,198
Earnings per share
-basic (R) 0.10 0.08 0.04 0.04
-diluted (R) 0.10 0.08 0.04 0.04
Earnings per American Depositary Share
-basic (R) 2.59 1.98 1.08 0.92
-diluted (R) 2.56 1.97 1.07 0.92
Ordinary shares ('000)1
-in issue at September 30 559,381 562,259 559,381 562,259
-weighted average 560,677 695,746 558,824 632,113
-diluted weighted average 566,715 697,920 566,008 633,413
Weighted average American Depositary Shares ('000)1
-in issue at September 30 22,375 22,490 22,375 22,490
-weighted average 22,427 27,830 22,353 25,285
-diluted weighted average 22,669 27,917 22,640 25,337
1 September 30, 2017 figure excludes 40,000,000 (September 30, 2016: 40,000,000) treasury shares held by MiX Telematics
Investments Proprietary Limited ("MiX Investments"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
United States Dollar Six months Six months Three months Three months
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated ended ended ended ended
September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Revenue 60,230 55,100 30,318 27,147
Cost of sales (20,341) (17,577) (10,451) (8,483)
Gross profit 39,889 37,523 19,867 18,664
Other income/(expenses) - net 212 39 (5) 5
Operating expenses (33,600) (33,943) (16,525) (16,735)
-Sales and marketing (7,244) (7,201) (3,632) (3,622)
-Administration and other charges (26,356) (26,742) (12,893) (13,113)
Operating profit 6,501 3,619 3,337 1,934
Finance (costs)/income - net (6) 1,401 251 (451)
-Finance income 288 1,702 377 450
-Finance costs (294) (301) (126) (901)
Profit before taxation 6,495 5,020 3,588 1,483
Taxation (2,208) (957) (1,800) 228
Profit for the period 4,287 4,063 1,788 1,711
Attributable to:
Owners of the parent 4,283 4,064 1,789 1,712
Non-controlling interests 4 (1) (1) (1)
4,287 4,063 1,788 1,711
Earnings per share
-basic ($) 0.01 0.01 # #
-diluted ($) 0.01 0.01 # #
Earnings per American Depositary Share
-basic ($) 0.19 0.15 0.08 0.07
-diluted ($) 0.19 0.15 0.08 0.07
Ordinary shares ('000)1
-in issue at September 30 559,381 562,259 559,381 562,259
-weighted average 560,677 695,746 558,824 632,113
-diluted weighted average 566,715 697,920 566,008 633,413
Weighted average American Depositary Shares ('000)1
-in issue at September 30 22,375 22,490 22,375 22,490
-weighted average 22,427 27,830 22,353 25,285
-diluted weighted average 22,669 27,917 22,640 25,337
# Amounts less than $0.01
1 September 30, 2017 figure excludes 40,000,000 (September 30, 2016: 40,000,000) treasury shares held by MiX Telematics
Investments Proprietary Limited ("MiX Investments"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
South African Rand United States Dollar
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated Six months Six months Six months Six months
ended ended ended ended
September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Profit for the period 58,144 55,118 4,287 4,063
Other comprehensive income:
Items that may be subsequently reclassified
to profit or loss
Exchange differences on translating foreign
operations 18,796 (58,619) 1,386 (4,323)
- Attributable to owners of the parent 18,785 (58,571) 1,385 (4,319)
- Attributable to non-controlling interests 11 (48) 1 (4)
Taxation relating to components of other
comprehensive income - 478 - 35
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the
period, net of tax 18,796 (58,141) 1,386 (4,288)
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period 76,940 (3,023) 5,673 (225)
Attributable to:
Owners of the parent 76,869 (2,963) 5,668 (221)
Non-controlling interests 71 (60) 5 (4)
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period 76,940 (3,023) 5,673 (225)
HEADLINE EARNINGS
Reconciliation of headline earnings
South African Rand United States Dollar
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated Six months Six months Six months Six months
ended ended ended ended
September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Profit for the period attributable to
owners of the parent 58,084 55,130 4,283 4,064
Adjusted for:
(Profit)/loss on disposal of property, plant
and equipment and intangible assets (313) 17 (23) 1
Impairment of product development costs
capitalized 127 144 9 11
Income tax effect on the above components - (23) - (2)
Headline earnings attributable to owners
of the parent 57,898 55,268 4,269 4,074
Headline earnings
Headline earnings per share
-basic (R/$) 0.10 0.08 0.01 0.01
-diluted (R/$) 0.10 0.08 0.01 0.01
Headline earnings per American Depositary Share
-basic (R/$) 2.58 1.99 0.19 0.15
-diluted (R/$) 2.56 1.98 0.19 0.15
ADJUSTED EARNINGS
Reconciliation of adjusted earnings
South African Rand Six months Six months Three months Three months
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated ended ended ended ended
September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Profit for the period attributable to owners
of the parent 58,084 55,130 24,248 23,205
Net foreign exchange losses/(gains) 1,784 (11,496) (3,209) 8,421
Income tax effect on the above component 1,692 (6,381) 9,853 (11,637)
Adjusted earnings attributable to owners
of the parent 61,560 37,253 30,892 19,989
Adjusted earnings
Adjusted earnings per share
-basic (R) 0.11 0.05 0.06 0.03
-diluted (R) 0.11 0.05 0.05 0.03
Adjusted earnings per American Depositary Share
-basic (R) 2.74 1.34 1.38 0.79
-diluted (R) 2.72 1.33 1.36 0.79
United States Dollar
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated
Profit for the period attributable to
owners of the parent 4,283 4,064 1,789 1,712
Net foreign exchange losses/(gains) 132 (848) (237) 621
Income tax effect on the above component 125 (471) 726 (858)
Adjusted earnings attributable to owners
of the parent 4,540 2,745 2,278 1,475
Adjusted earnings per share
-basic ($) 0.01 # # #
-diluted ($) 0.01 # # #
Adjusted earnings per American Depositary Share
-basic ($) 0.20 0.10 0.10 0.06
-diluted ($) 0.20 0.10 0.10 0.06
# Amounts less than $0.01
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated
South African Rand United States Dollar
September 30, March 31, September 30, March 31,
2017 2017 2017 2017
Unaudited Audited Unaudited Unaudited
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 352,503 294,120 25,992 21,687
Intangible assets 909,920 881,900 67,094 65,028
Finance lease receivable - 22 - 2
Deferred tax assets 33,124 28,130 2,442 2,074
Total non-current assets 1,295,547 1,204,172 95,528 88,791
Current assets
Inventory 53,738 26,449 3,962 1,950
Trade and other receivables 299,984 260,576 22,120 19,214
Finance lease receivable 62 140 5 10
Taxation 26,689 26,302 1,968 1,939
Restricted cash 14,151 13,268 1,043 978
Cash and cash equivalents 283,526 375,782 20,906 27,709
Total current assets 678,150 702,517 50,004 51,800
Total assets 1,973,697 1,906,689 145,532 140,591
EQUITY
Stated capital (note 7) 837,004 854,345 61,719 62,997
Other reserves 17,788 (4,370) 1,311 (322)
Retained earnings 627,371 594,514 46,260 43,837
Equity attributable to owners of the parent 1,482,163 1,444,489 109,290 106,512
Non-controlling interest 14 (1,558) 1 (115)
Total equity 1,482,177 1,442,931 109,291 106,397
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities 111,743 100,067 8,240 7,379
Provisions 1,981 1,833 146 135
Total non-current liabilities 113,724 101,900 8,386 7,514
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 321,783 309,110 23,724 22,791
Taxation 6,872 4,521 507 333
Provisions 21,126 28,778 1,558 2,122
Share-based payment liability 1,353 - 100 -
Bank overdraft 26,662 19,449 1,966 1,434
Total current liabilities 377,796 361,858 27,855 26,680
Total liabilities 491,520 463,758 36,241 34,194
Total equity and liabilities 1,973,697 1,906,689 145,532 140,591
Net cash (note 6) 256,864 356,333 18,940 26,275
Net asset value per share (R/$) 2.65 2.56 0.20 0.19
Net tangible asset value per share (R/$) 1.02 1.00 0.08 0.07
Capital expenditure
-incurred 177,127 289,418 13,061 21,341
-authorized but not spent 50,448 132,836 3,720 9,795
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
South African Rand United States Dollar
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated Six months Six months Six months Six months
ended ended ended ended
September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Operating activities
Cash generated from operations 141,163 124,340 10,409 9,168
Net financing income 1,703 7,666 126 565
Taxation paid (20,582) (34,792) (1,518) (2,565)
Net cash generated from operating activities 122,284 97,214 9,017 7,168
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditure payments (182,516) (147,187) (13,458) (10,853)
Deferred consideration paid - (735) - (54)
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and
equipment and intangible assets 1,218 198 90 15
Decrease in restricted cash 22 3,765 2 278
Increase in restricted cash (689) (566) (51) (42)
Net cash used in investing activities (181,965) (144,525) (13,417) (10,656)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares 1,325 4,529 98 334
Share repurchase (18,666) (473,601) (1,376) (34,922)
Dividends paid to Company's owners (25,200) (30,458) (1,858) (2,246)
Net cash used in financing activities (42,541) (499,530) (3,136) (36,834)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (102,222) (546,841) (7,536) (40,322)
Net cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the period 356,333 860,762 26,275 63,470
Exchange gains/(losses) on cash and
cash equivalents 2,753 (2,593) 201 (191)
Net cash and cash equivalents at the
end of the period 256,864 311,328 18,940 22,957
FREE CASH FLOW
Reconciliation of free cash flow to net cash generated from operating activities
South African Rand Six months Six months Three months Three months
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated ended ended ended ended
September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Net cash generated from operating activities 122,284 97,214 103,960 69,113
Capital expenditure payments (182,516) (147,187) (100,172) (84,960)
Free cash flow (60,232) (49,973) 3,788 (15,847)
United States Dollar
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated
Net cash generated from operating activities 9,017 7,168 7,666 5,096
Capital expenditure payments (13,458) (10,853) (7,386) (6,265)
Free cash flow (4,441) (3,685) 280 (1,169)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Attributable to owners of the parent
South African Rand Non-
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated Stated Other Retained controlling Total
capital reserves earnings Total interest equity
Balance at April 1, 2016 (Audited) 1,320,955 74,262 526,082 1,921,299 (1,491) 1,919,808
Total comprehensive income - (58,093) 55,130 (2,963) (60) (3,023)
Profit for the period - - 55,130 55,130 (12) 55,118
Other comprehensive loss - (58,093) - (58,093) (48) (58,141)
Transactions with owners (469,153) 5,435 (30,489) (494,207) - (494,207)
Shares issued in relation to share options exercised 4,529 - - 4,529 - 4,529
Share-based payment - 5,435 - 5,435 - 5,435
Dividends declared - - (30,489) (30,489) - (30,489)
Share repurchase (note 7) (473,682) - - (473,682) - (473,682)
Balance at September 30, 2016 (Unaudited) 851,802 21,604 550,723 1,424,129 (1,551) 1,422,578
Total comprehensive income - (22,786) 66,328 43,542 (7) 43,535
Profit for the period - - 66,328 66,328 (5) 66,323
Other comprehensive income - (22,786) - (22,786) (2) (22,788)
Transactions with owners 2,543 (3,188) (22,537) (23,182) - (23,182)
Shares issued in relation to share options exercised 2,543 - - 2,543 - 2,543
Share-based payment - (3,188) - (3,188) - (3,188)
Dividends declared - - (22,537) (22,537) - (22,537)
Balance at March 31, 2017 (Audited) 854,345 (4,370) 594,514 1,444,489 (1,558) 1,442,931
Total comprehensive income - 18,785 58,084 76,869 71 76,940
Profit for the period - - 58,084 58,084 60 58,144
Other comprehensive income - 18,785 - 18,785 11 18,796
Transactions with owners (17,341) 3,373 (25,227) (39,195) 1,501 (37,694)
Shares issued in relation to share options exercised 1,325 - - 1,325 - 1,325
Share-based payment - 4,874 - 4,874 - 4,874
Dividends declared (note 8) - - (25,227) (25,227) - (25,227)
Share repurchase (note 7) (18,666) - - (18,666) - (18,666)
Transactions with non-controlling interests (note 9) - (1,501) - (1,501) 1,501 -
Balance at September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) 837,004 17,788 627,371 1,482,163 14 1,482,177
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Attributable to owners of the parent
United States Dollar Non-
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated Stated Other Retained controlling Total
capital reserves earnings Total interest equity
Balance at April 1, 2016 (Unaudited) 97,403 5,476 38,791 141,670 (110) 141,560
Total comprehensive income - (4,284) 4,065 (219) (5) (224)
Profit for the period - - 4,065 4,065 (1) 4,064
Other comprehensive loss - (4,284) - (4,284) (4) (4,288)
Transactions with owners (34,594) 401 (2,248) (36,441) - (36,441)
Shares issued in relation to share options exercised 334 - - 334 - 334
Share-based payment - 401 - 401 - 401
Dividends declared - - (2,248) (2,248) - (2,248)
Share repurchase (note 7) (34,928) - - (34,928) - (34,928)
Balance at September 30, 2016 (Unaudited) 62,809 1,593 40,608 105,010 (115) 104,895
Total comprehensive income - (1,680) 4,891 3,211 * 3,211
Profit for the period - - 4,891 4,891 * 4,891
Other comprehensive income - (1,680) - (1,680) * (1,680)
Transactions with owners 188 (235) (1,662) (1,709) - (1,709)
Shares issued in relation to share options exercised 188 - - 188 - 188
Share-based payment - (235) - (235) - (235)
Dividends declared - - (1,662) (1,662) - (1,662)
Balance at March 31, 2017 (Unaudited) 62,997 (322) 43,837 106,512 (115) 106,397
Total comprehensive income - 1,385 4,283 5,668 5 5,673
Profit for the period - - 4,283 4,283 4 4,287
Other comprehensive income - 1,385 - 1,385 1 1,386
Transactions with owners (1,278) 248 (1,860) (2,890) 111 (2,779)
Shares issued in relation to share options exercised 98 - - 98 - 98
Share-based payment - 359 - 359 - 359
Dividends declared (note 8) - - (1,860) (1,860) - (1,860)
Share repurchase (note 7) (1,376) - - (1,376) - (1,376)
Transactions with non-controlling interests (note 9) - (111) - (111) 111 -
Balance at September 30, 2017 (Unaudited) 61,719 1,311 46,260 109,290 1 109,291
* Amount less than $1000.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
1. Basis of preparation and accounting policies
Condensed unaudited Group interim financial results for the half year ended September 30, 2017
These condensed unaudited Group interim financial results for the half year ended September 30, 2017 have been prepared
in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard ("IFRS"), IAS 34: Interim financial reporting, the SAICA
Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee, Financial Pronouncements as issued by the
Financial Reporting Standards Council ("FRSC"), the JSE Listings Requirements and the requirements of the South African
Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008. The interim financial results have not been audited or reviewed by the Group’s external auditors.
The condensed unaudited Group interim financial results do not include all the information and disclosures required in
the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Group’s annual financial statements for the
year ended March 31, 2017, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS.
The preparation of interim financial results requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that
affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses.
In preparing these condensed interim financial results, the significant judgements made by management in applying the
Group’s accounting policies and the key sources of estimation and uncertainty were the same as those applied to the
consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2017.
The condensed unaudited Group interim financial results were prepared under the supervision of the Interim Group Chief
Financial Officer, PM Dell, CA(SA). The results were made available on November 2, 2017.
The Group has adopted all the new, revised or amended accounting pronouncements as issued by the International Accounting
Standards Board (IASB) which were effective for the Group from April 1, 2017, none of which had a material impact on
the Group.
Financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2018
In addition to the condensed unaudited Group interim financial results for the half year ended September 30, 2017,
additional financial information in respect of the second quarter of fiscal 2018 has been presented together with the
relevant comparative information. The quarterly information comprises a condensed consolidated income statement, a
reconciliation of adjusted earnings to profit for the period, a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to profit for the
period (note 4) and other financial and operating data (note 11).
The quarterly financial results have not been audited or reviewed by the Group’s external auditors.
Presentation currency and convenience translation
The Group’s presentation currency is South African Rand. In addition to presenting these interim financial results
in South African Rand, supplementary information in U.S. Dollars has been prepared for the convenience of users of
the Group interim financial results. Unless otherwise stated, the Group has translated U.S. Dollar amounts from
South African Rand at the exchange rate of R13.5618 per $1.00, which was the R/$ exchange rate reported by
Oanda.com as at September 30, 2017. The U.S. Dollar figures may not compute as they are rounded independently.
The supplementary information prepared in U.S. Dollars constitutes pro forma financial information under the JSE Listings
Requirements. This pro forma financial information is the responsibility of the Group’s Board of Directors and is presented
for illustrative purposes. Because of its nature, the pro forma financial information may not fairly present MiX Telematics'
financial position, changes in equity, results of operations or cash flows. The pro forma financial information does not
constitute pro forma information in accordance with the requirements of Regulation S-X of the SEC or generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States. In addition, the rules and regulations related to the preparation of pro forma
financial information in other jurisdictions may also vary significantly from the requirements applicable in South Africa.
2. Accounting policies
The accounting policies used in preparing these financial results are in terms of IFRS and are consistent in all material
respects with those applied in the preparation of the Group’s annual financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2017.
3. Segment information
Our operating segments are based on the geographical location of our Regional Sales Offices ("RSOs") and also include
our Central Services Organization ("CSO"). CSO is our central services organization that wholesales our products and
services to our RSOs who, in turn, interface with our end-customers, distributors and dealers. CSO is also responsible
for the development of our hardware and software platforms and provides common marketing, product management, technical
and distribution support to each of our other operating segments.
The chief operating decision maker ("CODM") reviews the segment results on an integral margin basis as defined by
management. The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments,
has been identified collectively as the executive committee and the Chief Executive Officer who make strategic decisions.
In respect of revenue, this method of measurement entails reviewing the segmental results based on external revenue only.
In respect of Adjusted EBITDA (the profit measure identified by the CODM), the margin generated by CSO, net of any
unrealized intercompany profit, is allocated to the geographic region where the external revenue is recorded by our RSOs.
The costs remaining in CSO relate mainly to research and development of hardware and software platforms, common marketing,
product management and technical and distribution support to each of the RSOs. CSO is a reportable segment of the Group
because it produces discrete financial information which is reviewed by the CODM and has the ability to generate external
revenues.
Each RSO's results therefore reflect the external revenue earned, as well as the Adjusted EBITDA earned (or loss
incurred) by each operating segment before the remaining CSO and corporate costs allocations. Segment assets are not
disclosed as segment information is not reviewed on such a basis by the CODM.
South African Rand Subscription Hardware and Total Adjusted
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated revenue other revenue revenue EBITDA
Six months ended September 30, 2017 (unaudited)
Africa 423,157 46,392 469,549 209,392
Europe 55,923 33,482 89,405 29,443
Americas 83,012 12,868 95,880 24,958
Middle East and Australasia 98,900 37,096 135,996 49,570
Brazil 23,120 2,327 25,447 8,752
Total Regional Sales Offices 684,112 132,165 816,277 322,115
Central Services Organization 515 38 553 (68,849)
Total Segment Results 684,627 132,203 816,830 253,266
Corporate and consolidation entries - - - (56,070)
Total 684,627 132,203 816,830 197,196
Six months ended September 30, 2016 (unaudited) Subscription Hardware and Total Adjusted
revenue other revenue revenue EBITDA
Africa 374,377 45,520 419,897 157,386
Europe 59,097 19,256 78,353 21,185
Americas 56,958 21,403 78,361 13,713
Middle East and Australasia 102,271 50,774 153,045 40,412
Brazil 14,365 2,792 17,157 4,351
Total Regional Sales Offices 607,068 139,745 746,813 237,047
Central Services Organization 443 - 443 (64,354)
Total Segment Results 607,511 139,745 747,256 172,693
Corporate and consolidation entries - - - (46,014)
Total 607,511 139,745 747,256 126,679
United States Dollar Subscription Hardware and Total Adjusted
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated revenue other revenue revenue EBITDA
Six months ended September 30, 2017 (unaudited)
Africa 31,202 3,421 34,623 15,440
Europe 4,124 2,468 6,592 2,171
Americas 6,121 949 7,070 1,840
Middle East and Australasia 7,292 2,736 10,028 3,655
Brazil 1,705 171 1,876 645
Total Regional Sales Offices 50,444 9,745 60,189 23,751
Central Services Organization 38 3 41 (5,077)
Total Segment Results 50,482 9,748 60,230 18,674
Corporate and consolidation entries - - - (4,134)
Total 50,482 9,748 60,230 14,540
Six months ended September 30, 2016 (unaudited) Subscription Hardware and Total Adjusted
revenue other revenue revenue EBITDA
Africa 27,605 3,357 30,962 11,605
Europe 4,358 1,419 5,777 1,562
Americas 4,200 1,578 5,778 1,011
Middle East and Australasia 7,541 3,744 11,285 2,980
Brazil 1,059 206 1,265 321
Total Regional Sales Offices 44,763 10,304 55,067 17,479
Central Services Organization 33 - 33 (4,745)
Total Segment Results 44,796 10,304 55,100 12,734
Corporate and consolidation entries - - - (3,393)
Total 44,796 10,304 55,100 9,341
4. Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Profit for the Period
South African Rand Six months Six months Three months Three months
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated ended ended ended ended
September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Adjusted EBITDA 197,196 126,679 103,313 66,230
Add:
Decrease in restructuring cost provision - 431 - -
Net profit on sale of property, plant and equipment
and intangible assets 313 - - 43
Less:
Depreciation (1) (71,576) (45,525) (37,096) (24,586)
Amortization (2) (31,387) (25,829) (16,823) (12,297)
Impairment of product development costs capitalized (127) (144) (35) (144)
Share-based compensation costs (6,226) (6,499) (4,079) (3,020)
Equity-settled share-based compensation costs (4,874) (5,435) (2,727) (3,020)
Cash-settled share-based compensation costs (1,352) (1,064) (1,352) -
Net loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
and intangible assets - (17) (19) -
Increase in restructuring cost provision (24) - (6) -
Operating profit 88,169 49,096 45,255 26,226
Add: Finance (costs)/income - net (84) 18,995 3,402 (6,120)
Less: Taxation (29,941) (12,973) (24,417) 3,092
Profit for the period 58,144 55,118 24,240 23,198
(1) Includes depreciation of property, plant and equipment (including in-vehicle devices).
(2) Includes amortization of intangible assets (including product development costs and intangible
assets identified as part of a business combination).
United States Dollar Six months Six months Three months Three months
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated ended ended ended ended
September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Adjusted EBITDA 14,540 9,341 7,618 4,884
Add:
Decrease in restructuring cost provision - 32 - -
Net profit on sale of property, plant and equipment
and intangible assets 23 - - 3
Less:
Depreciation (1) (5,278) (3,357) (2,735) (1,813)
Amortization (2) (2,314) (1,905) (1,240) (907)
Impairment of product development costs capitalized (9) (11) (4) (10)
Share-based compensation costs (459) (479) (301) (223)
Equity-settled share-based compensation costs (359) (401) (201) (223)
Cash-settled share-based compensation costs (100) (78) (100) -
Net loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
and intangible assets - (1) (1) -
Increase in restructuring cost provision (2) - * -
Operating profit 6,501 3,619 3,337 1,934
Add: Finance (costs)/income - net (6) 1,401 251 (451)
Less: Taxation (2,208) (957) (1,800) 228
Profit for the period 4,287 4,063 1,788 1,711
(1) Includes depreciation of property, plant and equipment (including in-vehicle devices).
(2) Includes amortization of intangible assets (including product development costs and intangible assets identified
as part of a business combination).
* Amount less than $1000.
5. Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA margin to Profit for the Period margin
Six months Six months Three months Three months
ended ended ended ended
September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Adjusted EBITDA margin 24.1% 17.0% 25.1% 18.0%
Add:
Decrease in restructuring cost provision - 0.1% - -
Net profit on sale of property, plant
and equipment and intangible assets 0.0% - - 0.0%
Less:
Depreciation (8.7%) (6.1%) (9.0%) (6.8%)
Amortization (3.8%) (3.5%) (4.1%) (3.3%)
Impairment of product development costs capitalized (0.0%) (0.0%) (0.0%) 0.0%
Share-based compensation costs (0.8%) (0.9%) (1.0%) (0.8%)
Equity-settled share-based compensation costs (0.6%) (0.7%) (0.7%) (0.8%)
Cash-settled share-based compensation costs (0.2%) (0.2%) (0.3%) -
Net loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
and intangible assets - (0.0%) (0.0%) -
Increase in restructuring cost provision (0.0%) - (0.0%) -
Operating profit margin 10.8% 6.6% 11.0% 7.1 %
Add: Finance (costs)/income - net (0.0%) 2.5% 0.8% (1.6%)
Less: Taxation (3.7%) (1.7%) (5.9%) 0.8%
Profit for the period margin 7.1% 7.4% 5.9% 6.3%
6. Net Cash
Net cash is calculated as being net cash and cash equivalents, excluding restricted cash less interest bearing
borrowings.
7. Share Repurchase
Fiscal 2018
On May 23, 2017, the MiX Telematics Board approved a share repurchase program of up to R270 million ($19.9 million)
under which the Company may repurchase its ordinary shares, including American Depositary Shares ("ADSs"). The Company may
repurchase its shares from time to time at its discretion through open market transactions and block trades, based on
ongoing assessments of the capital needs of the Company, the market price of its securities and general market conditions.
This share repurchase program may be discontinued at any time by the Board of Directors, and the Company has no obligation
to repurchase any amount of its securities under the program. The repurchase program will be funded out of existing cash
resources.
At September 30, 2017, the following purchases had been made under the share repurchase program:
South African Rand Shares canceled Total value of shares Maximum value of
Figures are in thousands Total number of Average price under the share purchased as part of shares that may yet
unless otherwise stated shares paid repurchase publicly announced be purchased under
repurchased per share (1) program program the program
June 2017 5,015,660 3.72 5,015,660 18,666 251,334
5,015,660 5,015,660 18,666 251,334
United States Dollar Shares canceled Total value of shares Maximum value of
Figures are in thousands Total number of Average price under the share purchased as part of shares that may yet
unless otherwise stated shares paid repurchase publicly announced be purchased under
repurchased per share (1) program program the program
June 2017 5,015,660 0.27 5,015,660 1,376 18,532
5,015,660 5,015,660 1,376 18,532
(1) Including transaction costs.
Subsequent to the repurchase, the shares were de-listed and now form part of the authorized unissued share capital of
the Company. At September 30, 2017, the Company had 559,380,738 ordinary shares of no par value in issue (excluding
40,000,000 treasury shares held by MiX Investments).
Fiscal 2017
On April 29, 2016, the Company entered into an agreement (the "share repurchase agreement") with Imperial Holdings
Limited ("Imperial Holdings") and Imperial Corporate Services Proprietary Limited ("Imperial Corporate Services"), a
wholly owned subsidiary of Imperial Holdings, to repurchase all 200,828,260 of the Company’s shares held by Imperial
Corporate Services (the "repurchase shares") at R2.36 ($0.17) per repurchase share, for an aggregate repurchase
consideration of R474.0 million or $34.9 million (the "repurchase"). At the general meeting held on August 1, 2016,
shareholders of the Company approved the repurchase in terms of the JSE Listings Requirements and the South African
Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008, at which point the transaction was accounted for in terms of IFRS. The repurchase was
implemented on August 29, 2016. Subsequent to the repurchase, the shares were delisted and now form part of the
authorized unissued share capital of the Company.
The financial effect of the transaction was as follows:
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated South African Rand United States Dollar
Aggregate repurchase consideration 473,955 34,948
Impact of discounting related to fiscal 2017 share repurchase transaction (3,222) (238)
Transaction costs capitalized 2,949 218
Total share repurchase cost 473,682 34,928
8. Dividends Paid
The following dividends were declared by the Company during the six months ended September 30, 2017 (excluding
dividends paid on treasury shares):
- In respect of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017, a dividend of R11.3 million ($0.8 million) was declared on
May 23, 2017 and paid on June 19, 2017. Using shares in issue of 563,514,561 (excluding 40,000,000 treasury shares),
this equated to a dividend of 2 South African cents or 0.1 U.S. cents per ordinary share; and
- In respect of the first quarter of fiscal 2018, a dividend of R14.0 million ($1.0 million) was declared on
August 1, 2017 and paid on August 28, 2017. Using shares in issue of 558,498,901 (excluding 40,000,000 treasury
shares), this equated to a dividend of 2.5 South African cents or 1.8 U.S. cents per share.
9. Acquisition of non-controlling interest
In June 2014, the Group entered into an agreement with Edge Gestão Empresarial LTDA ("Edge"), whereby Edge was granted
a 5% holding in the equity interest of MiX Brazil. Prior to this agreement Edge held a non-controlling interest in MiX
Brazil of 0.0025%. Edge is a Brazilian-based investment company controlled by Luiz Munhoz, the Managing Director of MiX
Brazil. The increase in the equity interests granted to Edge was in respect of services provided by Luiz Munhoz to MiX
Brazil, in his role as Managing Director of MiX Brazil. In terms of the quotaholders agreement Edge had an option to
transfer its interest in MiX Brazil back to the Group at fair value. The agreement with Edge represented a cash-settled
share-based payment.
In September 2017 Edge exercised the put option in the quotaholders agreement. In terms of the sale agreement MiX
Investments acquired Edge’s 5% equity interest in MiX Brazil for R1.4 million ($0.1 million) which increased the Group's
interest in MiX Brazil to 100%. As a result, the Group recognised a cash-settled share-based payment expense and liability
of R1.4 million ($0.1 million). The non-controlling interest related to MiX Brazil of R1.5 million ($0.1 million) was
also transferred to other reserves within equity.
10. Contingent Liabilities
Service agreement
In terms of an amended network services agreement with Mobile Telephone Networks Proprietary Limited ("MTN"), MTN is
entitled to claw back payments from MiX Telematics Africa Proprietary Limited in the event of early cancellation of the
agreement or certain base connections not being maintained over the term of the agreement. No connection incentives will
be received in terms of the amended network services agreement. The maximum potential liability under the arrangement is
R46.1 million or $3.4 million. No loss is considered probable under this arrangement.
11. Other Operating and Financial Data
South African Rand Six months Six months Three months Three months
Figures are in thousands except for subscribers ended ended ended ended
September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Subscription revenue 684,627 607,511 349,262 301,337
Adjusted EBITDA 197,196 126,679 103,313 66,230
Cash and cash equivalents 283,526 346,873 283,526 346,873
Net cash 256,864 310,960 256,864 310,960
Capital expenditure incurred 177,127 146,638 98,003 83,808
Property, plant and equipment expenditure 127,452 95,852 72,846 56,560
Intangible asset expenditure 49,675 50,786 25,157 27,248
Total development cost incurred 67,342 73,264 34,167 36,034
Development cost capitalized 32,804 40,337 16,148 21,028
Development cost expensed within administration
and other charges 34,538 32,927 18,019 15,006
Subscribers 640,158 584,994 640,158 584,994
United States Dollar Six months Six months Three months Three months
Figures are in thousands except for subscribers ended ended ended ended
September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Subscription revenue 50,482 44,796 25,753 22,219
Adjusted EBITDA 14,540 9,341 7,618 4,884
Cash and cash equivalents 20,906 25,577 20,906 25,577
Net cash 18,940 22,929 18,940 22,929
Capital expenditure incurred 13,061 10,813 7,226 6,180
Property, plant and equipment expenditure 9,398 7,068 5,371 4,171
Intangible asset expenditure 3,663 3,745 1,855 2,009
Total development cost incurred 4,966 5,402 2,520 2,657
Development cost capitalized 2,419 2,974 1,191 1,551
Development cost expensed within
administration and other charges 2,547 2,428 1,329 1,106
Subscribers 640,158 584,994 640,158 584,994
Exchange Rates
The following major rates of exchange were used:
South African Rand: United States Dollar
-closing 13.56 13.86 13.56 13.86
-average 13.18 14.53 13.17 14.06
South African Rand: British Pound
-closing 18.13 17.98 18.13 17.98
-average 17.05 19.99 17.23 18.46
12. Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost
The fair values of trade and other receivables, restricted cash, cash and cash equivalents, trade payables, accruals,
bank overdraft and other payables approximate their book values as the impact of discounting is not considered material
due to the short-term nature of both the receivables and payables.
13. Subsequent Events
The directors are not aware of any matter material or otherwise arising since September 30, 2017 and up to the date of
this report, not otherwise dealt with herein.
14. Dividend Declared
On October 31, 2017 the Board declared in respect of the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, which ended on
September 30, 2017, a dividend of 2.5 South African cents (0.2 U.S. cents) per ordinary share to be paid on
Monday, November 27, 2017.
The details with respect to the dividends declared for ordinary shareholders are as follows:
Last day to trade cum dividend Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Securities trade ex dividend Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Record date Friday, November 24, 2017
Payment date Monday, November 27, 2017
Share certificates may not be dematerialized or rematerialized between Wednesday, November 22, 2017 and Friday,
November 24, 2017, both days inclusive.
Shareholders are advised of the following additional information:
- the dividend has been declared out of income reserves;
- the local dividends tax rate is 20%;
- the gross local dividend amounts to 2.5 South African cents per ordinary share;
- the net local dividend amount is 2.0 South African cents per ordinary share for shareholders liable to pay
dividends tax;
- the issued ordinary share capital of MiX Telematics is 599,380,738 ordinary shares of no par value; and
- the Company’s tax reference number is 9155/661/84/7.
The details with respect to the dividends declared for holders of our ADSs are as follows:
Ex dividend on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Record date Friday, November 24, 2017
Approximate date of currency conversion Monday, November 27, 2017
Approximate dividend payment date Tuesday, December 12, 2017
15. Changes to the Board
With effect from October 3, 2017, Fundiswa Roji-Maplanka, was appointed as an independent non-executive director to
the Board of Directors, and a member of the Audit and Risk Committee, as well as the Social and Ethics Committee.
Fundiswa was previously a non-executive director of MiX Telematics from August 2007 to November 2014.
16. Development costs historical data
The table below sets out development costs incurred and capitalized for each of the last eight quarters including the
period ended September 30, 2017.
South African Rand
Figures are in thousands (Unaudited) Three months ended
September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31,
2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016 2015
Total development costs incurred 34,167 33,175 32,152 36,696 36,034 37,230 28,693 28,016
Development costs capitalized 16,148 16,656 17,268 20,415 21,028 19,309 12,136 16,308
Development costs expensed within
administration and other charges 18,019 16,519 14,884 16,281 15,006 17,921 16,557 11,708
United States Dollar
Figures are in thousands (Unaudited) Three months ended
September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, December 31,
2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016 2015
Total development costs incurred 2,520 2,446 2,370 2,706 2,657 2,745 2,116 2,065
Development costs capitalized 1,191 1,228 1,273 1,505 1,551 1,424 895 1,202
Development costs expensed within
administration and other charges 1,329 1,218 1,097 1,201 1,106 1,321 1,221 863
17. Taxation
Section 11D Allowances relating to tax assets recognized
MiX Telematics International Proprietary Limited ("MiX International"), a subsidiary of the Group, historically claimed
a 150% allowance for research and development spend in terms of section 11D ("S11D") of the South African Income Tax
Act No. 58 of 1962 ("the Act"). As of October 1, 2012, the legislation relating to the allowance was amended. The amendment
requires pre-approval of development project expenditure on a project specific basis by the South African Department of
Science and Technology ("DST") in order to claim a deduction of the additional 50% over and above the expenditure incurred
(150% allowance). Since the amendments to S11D of the Act, MiX International had been claiming the 150% deduction resulting
in a recognized tax benefit. MiX International has complied with the amended legislation by submitting all required
documentation to the DST in a timely manner, commencing in October 2012.
In June 2014, correspondence was received from the DST indicating that the research and development expenditure on
certain projects for which the 150% allowance was claimed in the 2013 and 2014 fiscal years did not, in the DST’s opinion,
constitute qualifying expenditure in terms of the Act. MiX International, through due legal process, had formally
requested a review of the DST’s decision not to approve this expenditure. While approvals were obtained for a portion of
this project expenditure as a result of a further review performed by the DST in February 2017, we continue to seek approval
for the remaining projects and as such the legal process is ongoing. In addition to the approvals that were subject to
the legal process, further approvals have been obtained for certain project expenditure, relating to both current and
prior financial years. However, at period end, an uncertain tax position remains in relation to S11D deductions in respect
of which approvals remain pending.
Since the introduction of the DST pre-approval process, the Group has recognized in the income statement cumulative
tax incentives in addition to the incurred cost of R19.6 million ($1.4 million) in respect of S11D deductions, of which
R1.4 million ($0.1 million) was recognized during the six months ended September 30, 2017. R16.8 million ($1.2 million)
relates to deductions in respect of development project expenditure which has been approved by the DST. R2.8 million
($0.2 million) relates to an uncertain tax position in respect of projects where approvals have not yet been received from
the DST. If the Group is unsuccessful in this regard, the Group will not recover the R2.8 million ($0.2 million) raised at
September 30, 2017.
Impact of foreign exchange movements
The impact of foreign exchange movements and the related tax effects on the Group's effective tax rate is shown
below:
South African Rand Six months ended September 2017 Six months ended September 2016
Unaudited Unaudited
Profit for Foreign exchange Adjusted Profit for Foreign exchange Adjusted
the period losses earnings the period gains earnings
Profit before tax 88,085 1,784 89,869 68,091 (11,496) 56,595
Taxation (29,941) 1,692 (28,249) (12,973) (6,381) (19,354)
Profit after tax 58,144 3,476 61,620 55,118 (17,877) 37,241
Attributable to:
Owners of the parent 58,084 3,476 61,560 55,130 (17,877) 37,253
Non-controlling interests 60 - 60 (12) - (12)
58,144 3,476 61,620 55,118 (17,877) 37,241
Effective tax rate 34.0% - 31.4% 19.1% - 34.2%
United States Dollar Six months ended September 2017 Six months ended September 2016
Unaudited Unaudited
Profit for Foreign exchange Adjusted Profit for Foreign exchange Adjusted
the period losses earnings the period gains earnings
Profit before tax 6,495 132 6,627 5,020 (848) 4,172
Taxation (2,208) 125 (2,083) (957) (471) (1,428)
Profit after tax 4,287 257 4,544 4,063 (1,319) 2,744
Attributable to:
Owners of the parent 4,283 257 4,540 4,064 (1,319) 2,745
Non-controlling interests 4 - 4 (1) - (1)
4,287 257 4,544 4,063 (1,319) 2,744
Effective tax rate 34.0% - 31.4% 19.1% - 34.2%
Excluding the impact of foreign exchange gains and losses and its related tax consequences, the effective tax rate is
2.8% lower than the first six months of fiscal 2017.
For and on behalf of the Board:
RA Frew SB Joselowitz
Midrand
October 31, 2017
Registered office
Matrix Corner, Howick Close, Waterfall Park, Midrand
Directors
RA Frew* (Chairman), SB Joselowitz (CEO), EN Banda*, SR Bruyns* (Lead Independent Director), PM Dell, CH Ewing*,
IV Jacobs*, F Roji-Maplanka*, CWR Tasker, AR Welton*
* Non-executive
Company secretary
Java Capital Trustees and Sponsors Proprietary Limited
Auditors
Deloitte & Touche
Sponsor
Java Capital Trustees and Sponsors Proprietary Limited
November 2, 2017
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