JOHANNESBURG, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today released results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 (“Q3 2026”).
Q3 2026 performance1:
All growth rates are year-on-year between Q3 FY2026 and Q3 FY2025 in ZAR.
Group Level | USD | ZAR | |||||||||||
Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | YoY% | |||||||||
Revenue | 183,051 | 161,450 | 2,994,536 | 2,987,226 | 0.2 | % | |||||||
Net Revenue(2) | 96,368 | 73,367 | 1,576,015 | 1,357,159 | 16 | % | |||||||
Operating Income(3) | 4,085 | 366 | 65,013 | 7,188 | 804 | % | |||||||
Net Income (Loss)(3) | 552 | (22,353 | ) | 8,383 | (409,790 | ) | nm | ||||||
Group Adjusted EBITDA(2)(3) | 20,612 | 12,594 | 337,071 | 233,026 | 45 | % | |||||||
Basic Earnings (Loss) per Share(3) | 0.01 | (0.28 | ) | 0.17 | (5.15 | ) | nm | ||||||
Adjusted Earnings(2)(3) | 9,077 | 2,515 | 148,349 | 42,917 | 246 | % | |||||||
Adjusted Earnings per Share(2)(3) | 0.11 | 0.03 | 1.80 | 0.52 | 247 | % | |||||||
Segment Level | USD | ZAR | |||||||||||
Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | YoY% | |||||||||
Merchant | |||||||||||||
Revenue | 127,078 | 128,781 | 2,079,232 | 2,382,982 | (13 | %) | |||||||
Net Revenue(2) | 45,926 | 42,279 | 751,280 | 782,191 | (4 | %) | |||||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(3) | 9,228 | 7,900 | 151,116 | 146,121 | 3 | % | |||||||
Consumer | |||||||||||||
Revenue | 38,323 | 24,096 | 626,514 | 445,845 | 41 | % | |||||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA | 13,015 | 6,333 | 212,537 | 117,144 | 81 | % | |||||||
Enterprise | |||||||||||||
Revenue | 18,978 | 9,444 | 310,481 | 174,565 | 78 | % | |||||||
Net Revenue(2) | 13,447 | 7,863 | 219,912 | 145,289 | 51 | % | |||||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA | 2,125 | 133 | 35,047 | 2,384 | 1,370 | % | |||||||
(1) Average exchange rates applicable for the purpose of translating our results of operations: ZAR 16.77 to $1 for Q3 2026, ZAR 18.40 to $1 for Q3 2025.
(2) Non-GAAP measure. Refer to Attachment A of press release for full reconciliation of non-GAAP measures.
(3) Revised Q3 FY2025 amounts to correct the errors discussed in Note 1 of our Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026.
Commenting on the results, Lesaka Chairman Ali Mazanderani said, “I am pleased to report another strong quarter for Lesaka as we continue to improve our profitability. We achieved Group Adjusted EBITDA growth of 45% and an Adjusted Earnings per Share of ZAR 1.80, up more than 200% year-on-year. We have built a diversified platform, with multiple levers of sustainable growth that positions us exceptionally well for the years to come.”
Outlook: Full Fiscal Year 2026 (“FY 2026”) guidance
While we report our financial results in USD, we measure our operating performance in ZAR, and as such we provide our guidance accordingly.
For FY2026, the year ending June 30, 2026, we expect:
Net Revenue between ZAR 6.2 billion and ZAR 6.5 billion.
Group Adjusted EBITDA between ZAR 1.25 billion and ZAR 1.35 billion.
Net Income Attributable to Lesaka to be positive.
Adjusted earnings per share between ZAR 5.50 and ZAR 6.00.
Our FY2026 guidance excludes the impact of the announced acquisition of Bank Zero (which is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions) and any unannounced mergers and acquisitions that we may conclude.
Management has provided its outlook regarding Net Revenue, Group Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted earnings per share, which are non-GAAP financial measures and excludes certain revenue and charges. Management has not reconciled these non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding GAAP financial measures because guidance for the various reconciling items is not provided. Management is unable to provide guidance for these reconciling items because they cannot determine their probable significance, as certain items are outside of the control of Lesaka and cannot be reasonably predicted since these items could vary significantly from period to period. Accordingly, reconciliations to the corresponding GAAP financial measures are not available without unreasonable effort.
Earnings Presentation for Q3 FY2026 Results
Our earnings presentation will be posted to the Investor Relations page of our website prior to our earnings call.
Webcast Registration
Link to access the results webcast: https://www.corpcam.com/Lesaka07052026
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Following the presentation, an archived version of the webcast will be provided on Lesaka’s Investor Relations website.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
U.S. securities laws require that when we publish any non-GAAP measures, we disclose the reason for using these non-GAAP measures and provide reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. The presentation of Group Adjusted EBITDA, Net Revenue, Adjusted Earnings, Adjusted Earnings per Share, and headline (loss) earnings per share are non-GAAP measures. Refer to Attachment A for a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures.
Non-GAAP Measures
Group Adjusted EBITDA
Group Adjusted EBITDA is net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for non-operational transactions (including loss on impairment/disposal of equity-accounted investments), impairment loss, loss from equity-accounted investments, stock-based compensation charges and once-off items. Once-off items represent non-recurring expense items, including costs related to acquisitions and transactions consummated or ultimately not pursued.
Net Revenue
Net revenue is a non-GAAP financial measure. Revenue is the financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP that is most directly comparable to net revenue. We generate revenue from the provision of transaction-processing services through our various platforms and service offerings. We use these platforms to (a) sell prepaid airtime vouchers (“Pinned Airtime”) which was held as inventory, and (b) distribute pre-paid solutions including prepaid airtime vouchers (which we do not hold as inventory) (“Pinless Airtime”), prepaid electricity, gaming vouchers, and other products, to users of our platforms. We act as a principal when we sell Pinned Airtime that were held as inventory and record revenue and cost of sales on a gross basis when sold. We act as an agent in a transaction when we provide pre-paid solutions through our various platforms and services offerings because we do not control the good or service to be provided and we recognize revenue based on the amount that we are contractually entitled to receive for performing the distribution service on behalf of our customers using our platform. Our revenue under GAAP can fluctuate materially due to changes in the revenue mix between these revenue categories. Net Revenue is a non-GAAP measure and is calculated as revenue presented under GAAP less (i) the cost of Pinned Airtime sold by us, and (ii) commissions paid to third parties selling all other agency-based pre-paid solutions (including Pinless Airtime, electricity and other products) provided through our distribution channels. We believe that the use of Net Revenue is meaningful to users of financial information because it seeks to eliminate the impact of the change in the revenue mix from the revenue categories over the periods presented.
Adjusted earnings and Adjusted earnings per share
Adjusted earnings and Adjusted earnings per share is GAAP net income (loss) and income (loss) per share adjusted for the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (net of deferred taxes), stock-based compensation charges, and unusual non-recurring items, including costs related to acquisitions and transactions consummated or ultimately not pursued.
Adjusted earnings and Adjusted earnings per share for fiscal 2026 also includes adjustments related to the loss on impairment of equity-accounted investments, impairment loss, ATM exit expenses and impairments, reversal of allowance for doubtful loans receivable, Lesaka rebrand refresh expenses (net of tax), income recognized related to closure of legacy businesses (net of tax), changes in the fair value of equity securities (net of deferred tax), loss on disposal of equity securities, other income and intangible asset amortization, net related to non-controlling interests.
Adjusted earnings and Adjusted earnings per share for fiscal 2025 also includes adjustments related to changes in the fair value of equity securities (net of deferred tax), loss on disposal of equity-accounted investments and intangible asset amortization, net related to non-controlling interests.
Management believes that the Group Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted earnings and Adjusted earnings per share metrics enhance its own evaluation, as well as an investor’s understanding of our financial performance. Attachment A presents the reconciliation between GAAP net income (loss) attributable to Lesaka and these non-GAAP measures and the reconciliation between the basic weighted-average common shares outstanding and unvested restricted shares expected to vest under GAAP and the denominator used for Adjusted earnings per share.
Headline earnings (loss) per share (“HE(L)PS”)
The inclusion of HE(L)PS in this press release is a requirement of our listing on the JSE. HE(L)PS basic and diluted is calculated using net income (loss) which has been determined based on GAAP. Accordingly, this may differ to the headline (loss) earnings per share calculation of other companies listed on the JSE as these companies may report their financial results under a different financial reporting framework, including, but not limited to, International Financial Reporting Standards.
HE(L)PS basic and diluted is calculated as GAAP net income (loss) adjusted for the loss on sale of equity-accounted investments, impairment losses related to our equity-accounted investments, change in fair value of equity securities, net, impairment losses and (profit) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment. Attachment C presents the reconciliation between our net income (loss) used to calculate earnings (loss) per share basic and diluted and HE(L)PS basic and diluted and the calculation of the denominator for headline diluted earnings (loss) per share.
About Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (www.lesakatech.com)
Lesaka operates a South African fintech company driven by a purpose to provide financial services, software and other business services to Southern Africa's underserviced consumers and merchants. We offer an integrated and holistic multiproduct platform that provides transactional accounts, lending, insurance, merchant acquiring, cash management, software and Alternative Digital Products (“ADP”). We provide targeted solutions and integrations to facilitate payments between consumers, merchants, and enterprises. By providing a full-service fintech platform in our connected ecosystem, we facilitate the digitization of commerce in our markets.
Lesaka has a primary listing on NASDAQ (NASDAQ:LSAK) and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: LSK). Visit www.lesakatech.com for additional information about Lesaka.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by those sections and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such statements may be identified by their use of terms or phrases such as “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “will,” “intends,” “outlook,” “focus,” “seek,” “potential,” “mission,” “continue,” “goal,” “target,” “objective,” derivations thereof, and similar terms and phrases. Forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, which could cause future events and actual results to differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements. In this press release, statements relating to future financial results and future financing and business opportunities are forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those in any forward-looking statement is contained in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 and our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as filed with the SEC, as well as other documents we have filed or will file with the SEC. We assume no obligation to update the information in this press release, to revise any forward-looking statements or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements.
Investor Relations and Media Relations Contacts:
Idris Dungarwalla
Email: idris.dungarwalla@lesakatech.com
Mobile: +44 786 225 4852
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Media Relations Contact:
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Lesaka Technologies, Inc.
Attachment A
Reconciliation of GAAP income (loss) attributable to Lesaka to Group Adjusted EBITDA:
Three and nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and three months ended December 31, 2025
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Income (Loss) attributable to Lesaka - GAAP(A) | $ | 552 | $ | (22,353 | ) | $ | 3,645 | $ | (461 | ) | $ | (59,659 | ) | |||||||||||||||
(Add) Less net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest | 115 | (20 | ) | 14 | 246 | (48 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | 437 | (22,333 | ) | 3,631 | (707 | ) | (59,611 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings from equity accounted investments | (56 | ) | (12 | ) | (110 | ) | (166 | ) | (89 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) before earnings from equity-accounted investments | 381 | (22,345 | ) | 3,521 | (873 | ) | (59,700 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 1,503 | (2,934 | ) | 670 | 2,027 | (9,268 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income (Loss) before income tax expense | 1,884 | (25,279 | ) | 4,191 | 1,154 | (68,968 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on disposal of equity securities | - | - | 730 | 730 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other income | - | - | (3,883 | ) | (3,883 | ) | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of equity securities | 378 | 20,421 | (2,971 | ) | (2,593 | ) | 54,152 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss on impairment/ disposal of equity-accounted investment | - | - | - | 584 | 161 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Reversal of allowance for doubtful loans receivable | (1,500 | ) | - | - | (1,500 | ) | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Impairment loss(1) | 1,916 | - | - | 1,916 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized loss (gain) FV for currency adjustments | 181 | (114 | ) | (133 | ) | (16 | ) | 102 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) after PPA amortization and net interest (non-GAAP) | 2,859 | (4,972 | ) | (2,066 | ) | (3,608 | ) | (14,553 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
PPA amortization (amortization of acquired intangible assets) | 6,044 | 4,974 | 9,481 | 24,659 | 13,588 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) before PPA amortization after net interest (non-GAAP) | 8,903 | 2 | 7,415 | 21,051 | (965 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense(A) | 4,477 | 5,869 | 4,591 | 14,081 | 17,251 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest income | (1,154 | ) | (645 | ) | (508 | ) | (2,201 | ) | (1,952 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating income before PPA amortization and net interest (non-GAAP) | 12,226 | 5,226 | 11,498 | 32,931 | 14,334 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of intangibles) | 4,499 | 3,455 | 4,087 | 12,346 | 9,340 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest adjustment | - | (890 | ) | - | - | (2,478 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation charges | 1,334 | 2,497 | 1,945 | 5,140 | 7,518 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Once-off items (refer below) | 2,553 | 2,306 | 247 | 3,067 | 4,599 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Group Adjusted EBITDA - Non-GAAP(A) | $ | 20,612 | $ | 12,594 | $ | 17,777 | $ | 53,484 | $ | 33,313 | ||||||||||||||||||
(A) Revised FY2025 amounts to correct the errors discussed in Note 1 of our Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026.
(1) Impairments excludes an amount of $0.7 million which is included in the caption exit of ATM business in the table below.
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Once-off items comprises: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transaction costs | $ | 466 | $ | 1,084 | $ | 200 | $ | 839 | $ | 1,621 | |||||||||||||||
Transaction costs related to Adumo, Recharger and Bank Zero acquisitions | 144 | 1,222 | 47 | 285 | 3,174 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lesaka brand refresh | 984 | - | - | 984 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Exit of ATM business | 1,599 | - | - | 1,599 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Indirect taxes provision release | (61 | ) | - | - | (61 | ) | (196 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Income recognized related to closure of legacy businesses | (579 | ) | - | - | (579 | ) | - | ||||||||||||||||||
Total once-off items | $ | 2,553 | $ | 2,306 | $ | 247 | $ | 3,067 | $ | 4,599 | |||||||||||||||
Once-off items are non-recurring in nature, however, certain items may be reported in multiple quarters. For instance, transaction costs include costs incurred related to acquisitions and transactions consummated or ultimately not pursued. The transactions can span multiple quarters, for instance in fiscal 2025 we incurred transaction costs related to the acquisition of Recharger over a number of quarters, and the transactions are generally non-recurring.
Exit of ATM business includes expenses incurred to exit our ATM business and the impairment of ATMs recorded in property, plant and equipment.
Rebrand relates to costs incurred related to Lesaka’s new brand launched in November 2025, we expect that it will take the remainder of the 2026 calendar year to roll out the refreshed brand throughout the organization. These are non-recurring costs incurred as a necessary step in a set of strategic initiatives designed to create a “One Lesaka” identity for our customers and our employees.
Indirect tax provision release relates to the reversal of a non-recurring indirect tax provision created in fiscal 2023 which was resolved in fiscal 2025 following settlement of the matter with the tax authority.
Income recognized related to closure of legacy businesses represents (i) gains recognized related to the release of the foreign currency translation reserve on deconsolidation of a subsidiary and (ii) costs incurred related to subsidiaries which we are in the process of deregistering/ liquidation and therefore we consider these costs non-operational and ad hoc in nature.
Year ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
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Net loss attributable to Lesaka(A) | $ | (88,741 | ) | $ | (18,515 | ) | ||||||||||
(Less) Add net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest | (130 | ) | - | |||||||||||||
Loss attributable to Lesaka – GAAP | $ | (88,871 | ) | $ | (18,515 | ) | ||||||||||
(Earnings) Loss from equity accounted investments | (114 | ) | 1,279 | |||||||||||||
Net loss before (earnings) loss from equity-accounted investments | (88,985 | ) | (17,236 | ) | ||||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense | (18,198 | ) | 3,363 | |||||||||||||
Loss before income tax expense | (107,183 | ) | (13,873 | ) | ||||||||||||
Reversal of allowance for doubtful EMI loans receivable | - | (250 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net (gain) loss on disposal of equity-accounted investment | 161 | - | ||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of equity securities | 59,828 | - | ||||||||||||||
Impairment loss | 18,863 | - | ||||||||||||||
Unrealized (gain) loss FV for currency adjustments | 23 | (83 | ) | |||||||||||||
Operating loss after PPA amortization and net interest (non-GAAP) | (28,308 | ) | (14,206 | ) | ||||||||||||
PPA amortization (amortization of acquired intangible assets) | 21,384 | 14,419 | ||||||||||||||
Operating (loss) income before PPA amortization after net interest (non-GAAP) | (6,924 | ) | 213 | |||||||||||||
Interest expense(A) | 21,824 | 19,171 | ||||||||||||||
Interest income | (2,596 | ) | (2,294 | ) | ||||||||||||
Operating (loss) income before PPA amortization and net interest (non-GAAP) | 12,304 | 17,090 | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation (excluding amortization of intangibles) | 12,337 | 9,246 | ||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation charges | 9,550 | 7,911 | ||||||||||||||
Interest adjustment | (2,195 | ) | - | |||||||||||||
Once-off items (refer below) | 17,826 | 1,853 | ||||||||||||||
Group Adjusted EBITDA - Non-GAAP(A) | $ | 49,822 | $ | 36,100 | ||||||||||||
(A) Revised to correct the errors discussed in Note 1 of our Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026.
Reconciliation of Revenue under GAAP to Net Revenue:
Three and nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, and three months ended December 31, 2025
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Revenue – GAAP | $ | 183,051 | $ | 161,450 | $ | 178,734 | $ | 533,233 | $ | 491,234 | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of prepaid airtime vouchers sold by us & commissions paid to third parties selling all other agency-based products | (86,683 | ) | (88,083 | ) | (85,331 | ) | (256,856 | ) | (281,998 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net Revenue (non-GAAP) | $ | 96,368 | $ | 73,367 | $ | 93,403 | $ | 276,377 | $ | 209,236 | ||||||||||||||||
Net Revenue / Revenue – GAAP | 53 | % | 45 | % | 52 | % | 52 | % | 43 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Merchant segment revenue (before eliminations) – GAAP | $ | 127,078 | $ | 128,781 | $ | 131,919 | $ | 385,947 | $ | 397,642 | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of prepaid airtime vouchers sold by us & commissions paid to third parties selling all other agency-based products | (81,152 | ) | (86,502 | ) | (83,205 | ) | (246,913 | ) | (277,192 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Merchant Net Revenue (non-GAAP) | $ | 45,926 | $ | 42,279 | $ | 48,714 | $ | 139,034 | $ | 120,450 | ||||||||||||||||
Enterprise segment revenue (before eliminations) – GAAP | $ | 18,978 | $ | 9,444 | $ | 14,796 | $ | 48,627 | $ | 30,259 | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of prepaid airtime vouchers sold by us & commissions paid to third parties selling all other agency-based products | (5,531 | ) | (1,581 | ) | (2,126 | ) | (9,943 | ) | (4,806 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Enterprise Net Revenue (non-GAAP) | $ | 13,447 | $ | 7,863 | $ | 12,670 | $ | 38,684 | $ | 25,453 | ||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of GAAP net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share, basic, to adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share, basic:
Three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
Net income (loss) | E(L)PS, basic | Net income (loss) | E(L)PS, basic | ||||||||||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||
GAAP(A) | 552 | (22,353 | ) | 0.01 | (0.28 | ) | 8,383 | (409,790 | ) | 0.17 | (5.15 | ) | |||||||||
Change in fair value of equity securities, net | 378 | 16,971 | 6,043 | 310,636 | |||||||||||||||||
Intangible asset amortization, net | 4,412 | 3,631 | 72,110 | 63,495 | |||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation charge | 1,334 | 2,497 | 21,798 | 46,222 | |||||||||||||||||
Transaction costs | 610 | 2,306 | 10,150 | 42,276 | |||||||||||||||||
ATM exit expenses and impairments | 1,599 | - | 26,792 | - | |||||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets, net of tax - equity accounted investments | (94 | ) | (82 | ) | (1,574 | ) | (1,503 | ) | |||||||||||||
Release of valuation allowance related to deferred tax asset in EasyPay Financial Services | - | (455 | ) | - | (8,419 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Income recognized related to closure of legacy businesses, net | (848 | ) | - | (14,208 | ) | - | |||||||||||||||
Reversal of allowance for doubtful loans receivable | (1,500 | ) | - | (25,132 | ) | - | |||||||||||||||
Lesaka rebrand refresh, net of tax | 718 | - | 11,885 | - | |||||||||||||||||
Impairment loss(1) | 1,916 | - | 32,102 | - | |||||||||||||||||
Adjusted(A) | 9,077 | 2,515 | 0.11 | 0.03 | 148,349 | 42,917 | 1.80 | 0.52 | |||||||||||||
(A) Revised FY2025 amounts to correct the errors discussed in Note 1 of our Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026.
(1) Impairments excludes an amount of $0.7 million which is included in the caption ATM exit expenses and impairments.
Nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
Net (loss) income | (L)EPS, basic | Net (loss) income | (L)EPS, basic | ||||||||||||||||||||
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GAAP(A) | (461 | ) | (59,659 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.82 | ) | (13,057 | ) | (1,085,800 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (14.79 | ) | |||||||
Change in fair value of equity securities, net | (2,593 | ) | 43,618 | (43,957 | ) | 796,257 | |||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation charge | 5,140 | 7,518 | 87,819 | 136,313 | |||||||||||||||||||
Intangible asset amortization, net | 18,001 | 9,919 | 308,153 | 176,163 | |||||||||||||||||||
Transaction costs | 1,124 | 4,795 | 19,194 | 86,434 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other | (3,883 | ) | (196 | ) | (65,353 | ) | (3,508 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Net loss on impairment/disposal of equity-accounted investment | 584 | 161 | 10,342 | 2,886 | |||||||||||||||||||
Intangible asset amortization, net related to non-controlling interest | (367 | ) | (166 | ) | (6,296 | ) | (3,006 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Release of valuation allowance related to deferred tax asset in EasyPay Financial Services | - | (924 | ) | - | (16,682 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
ATM exit expenses and impairments | 1,599 | - | 26,792 | - | |||||||||||||||||||
Income recognized related to closure of legacy businesses, net | (848 | ) | - | (14,208 | ) | - | |||||||||||||||||
Reversal of allowance for doubtful loans receivable | (1,500 | ) | - | (25,132 | ) | - | |||||||||||||||||
Loss on disposal of equity securities | 730 | - | 12,286 | - | |||||||||||||||||||
Lesaka rebrand refresh, net of tax | 718 | - | 11,885 | - | |||||||||||||||||||
Impairment loss(1) | 1,916 | - | 32,102 | - | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted(A) | 20,160 | 5,066 | 0.25 | 0.07 | 340,570 | 89,057 | 4.15 | 1.21 | |||||||||||||||
(A) Revised FY2025 amounts to correct the errors discussed in Note 1 of our Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026.
(1) Impairments excludes an amount of $0.7 million which is included in the caption ATM exit expenses and impairments.
Calculation of the denominator for Adjusted earnings per share
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2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
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Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding and unvested restricted shares expected to vest under GAAP | 81,845 | 81,282 | 81,464 | 72,333 | |||||
In the money stock options | 643 | 725 | 643 | 725 | |||||
Acquisition related shares | - | 813 | - | 813 | |||||
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate Adjusted earnings per share | 82,488 | 82,820 | 82,107 | 73,871 | |||||
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate Adjusted earnings per share represents basic weighted-average common shares outstanding and unvested restricted shares expected to vest plus the effect of stock options that are in the money at the reporting date and shares to be issued related to acquisitions.
Attachment B
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Our unaudited condensed consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 in ZAR are presented below. We have translated the results of operations information for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, provided in the tables below using the actual average exchange rates per month between the USD and ZAR.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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(In thousands) | (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||
REVENUE | R | 2,994,536 | R | 2,987,226 | R | 9,076,273 | R | 8,899,861 | ||||||||||||||
EXPENSE | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of goods sold, IT processing, servicing and support(A) | 2,027,838 | 2,167,948 | 6,219,138 | 6,649,460 | ||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administration(A) | 642,142 | 602,675 | 1,913,704 | 1,661,228 | ||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for credit losses | 40,953 | 31,135 | 158,310 | 103,669 | ||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 172,553 | 155,919 | 632,092 | 415,665 | ||||||||||||||||||
Impairment loss | 43,636 | - | 43,636 | - | ||||||||||||||||||
Transaction costs related to Adumo, Recharger and Bank Zero acquisitions and certain compensation costs | 2,401 | 22,361 | 4,968 | 56,809 | ||||||||||||||||||
OPERATING INCOME | 65,013 | 7,188 | 104,425 | 13,030 | ||||||||||||||||||
CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF EQUITY SECURITIES | (6,043 | ) | (373,784 | ) | 43,957 | (988,494 | ) | |||||||||||||||
OTHER INCOME | - | - | 65,353 | - | ||||||||||||||||||
LOSS ON IMPAIRMENT/DISPOSAL OF EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENT | - | - | 10,342 | 2,886 | ||||||||||||||||||
LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF EQUITY SECURITIES | - | - | 12,286 | - | ||||||||||||||||||
REVERSAL OF ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL LOAN RECEIVABLE | (25,132 | ) | - | (25,132 | ) | - | ||||||||||||||||
INTEREST INCOME | 19,086 | 11,944 | 37,278 | 35,347 | ||||||||||||||||||
INTEREST EXPENSE(A) | 73,288 | 108,639 | 240,274 | 312,720 | ||||||||||||||||||
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) | 29,900 | (463,291 | ) | 13,243 | (1,255,723 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) | 24,310 | (53,650 | ) | 33,244 | (169,202 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EARNINGS FROM EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS | 5,590 | (409,641 | ) | (20,001 | ) | (1,086,521 | ) | |||||||||||||||
EARNINGS FROM EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS | 938 | 220 | 2,789 | 1,586 | ||||||||||||||||||
NET INCOME (LOSS) | 6,528 | (409,421 | ) | (17,212 | ) | (1,084,935 | ) | |||||||||||||||
(ADD) LESS NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST | (1,855 | ) | 369 | (4,155 | ) | 865 | ||||||||||||||||
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO LESAKA | R | 8,383 | R | (409,790 | ) | R | (13,057 | ) | R | (1,085,800 | ) | |||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) per share, in South African Rands: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic earnings (loss) attributable to Lesaka shareholders | R | 0.17 | R | (5.15 | ) | R | (0.17 | ) | R | (14.79 | ) | |||||||||||
Diluted earnings (loss) attributable to Lesaka shareholders | R | 0.17 | R | (5.15 | ) | R | (0.17 | ) | R | (14.79 | ) | |||||||||||
Exchange rate $1: ZAR | 16.7685 | 18.4021 | 17.1282 | 18.0393 | ||||||||||||||||||
(A) Revised FY2025 amounts to correct the errors discussed in Note 1 of our Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026.
Our unaudited condensed consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 in ZAR are presented below. We have translated the cash flow information for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, provided in the tables below using the actual average exchange rates per month between the USD and ZAR.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |||||||||||||||||
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Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss)(A) | R | 6,528 | R | (409,421 | ) | R | (17,212 | ) | R | (1,084,936 | ) | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 172,553 | 155,919 | 632,092 | 415,665 | |||||||||||||
Impairment loss | 43,636 | - | 43,629 | - | |||||||||||||
Movement in allowance for doubtful accounts receivable | 40,953 | 31,135 | 158,310 | 103,669 | |||||||||||||
Fair value adjustment related to financial liabilities | (3,275 | ) | 1,940 | (2,784 | ) | (2,808 | ) | ||||||||||
Loss on disposal of equity securities | - | - | 12,286 | - | |||||||||||||
Loss on impairment/disposal of equity-accounted investments | - | - | 10,342 | 2,886 | |||||||||||||
Earnings from equity-accounted investments | (938 | ) | (220 | ) | (2,790 | ) | (1,586 | ) | |||||||||
Reversal of allowance for doubtful loans receivable | (25,132 | ) | - | (25,132 | ) | - | |||||||||||
Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiary | (14,208 | ) | - | (14,208 | ) | - | |||||||||||
Change in fair value of equity securities | 6,043 | 373,784 | (43,957 | ) | 988,494 | ||||||||||||
Other income | - | - | (65,353 | ) | - | ||||||||||||
Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment | (3,040 | ) | (220 | ) | (4,037 | ) | (959 | ) | |||||||||
Movement in interest payable | (462 | ) | 53,378 | (1,062 | ) | 117,328 | |||||||||||
Facility fee amortized | 1,504 | 1,533 | 4,386 | 3,989 | |||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation charge | 21,798 | 46,222 | 87,819 | 136,313 | |||||||||||||
Dividends received from equity accounted investments | 1,681 | - | 1,681 | 1,165 | |||||||||||||
Decrease (Increase) in accounts receivable | 208,571 | 199,458 | (21,723 | ) | 120,835 | ||||||||||||
Increase in finance loans receivable | (9,543 | ) | (219,419 | ) | (516,570 | ) | (400,670 | ) | |||||||||
Decrease in inventory | 120,658 | 172,817 | 143,626 | 78,066 | |||||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable and other payables(A) | 29,956 | (170,871 | ) | 259,888 | (322,498 | ) | |||||||||||
Deferred consideration due to seller of Recharger included in accounts payable and other payables | - | 20,794 | - | 20,384 | |||||||||||||
Increase in taxes payable | 20,498 | 18,712 | 23,041 | 29,404 | |||||||||||||
Decrease in deferred taxes | (9,877 | ) | (81,336 | ) | (77,436 | ) | (251,666 | ) | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 607,904 | 194,205 | 584,837 | (46,924 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | (55,871 | ) | (52,151 | ) | (193,225 | ) | (236,150 | ) | |||||||||
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | (10,612 | ) | 7,302 | 5,214 | 31,206 | ||||||||||||
Acquisition of intangible assets | (19,766 | ) | (30,907 | ) | (57,159 | ) | (41,687 | ) | |||||||||
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (180,233 | ) | (164,726 | ) | (186,040 | ) | (234,156 | ) | |||||||||
Cash disposed on disposal of subsidiary | - | - | (2,777 | ) | - | ||||||||||||
Investment in equity securities | - | - | (4,208 | ) | - | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from disposal of equity securities | - | - | 50,000 | - | |||||||||||||
Net change in settlement assets | 103,944 | 58,259 | 115,546 | 97,813 | |||||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (162,538 | ) | (182,223 | ) | (272,649 | ) | (382,975 | ) | |||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from bank overdraft | 743,928 | 394,300 | 1,585,486 | 1,689,434 | |||||||||||||
Repayment of bank overdraft | (482,320 | ) | (932,884 | ) | (1,404,556 | ) | (1,569,781 | ) | |||||||||
Long-term borrowings utilized | 11,480 | 3,249,662 | 81,470 | 3,495,887 | |||||||||||||
Repayment of long-term borrowings | (170,444 | ) | (2,485,653 | ) | (211,872 | ) | (2,730,300 | ) | |||||||||
Acquisition of non-controlling interests | (59,278 | ) | - | (59,278 | ) | - | |||||||||||
Acquisition of treasury stock | (640 | ) | (499 | ) | (5,201 | ) | (221,976 | ) | |||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | - | 1,082 | - | 2,005 | |||||||||||||
Guarantee fee | - | (9,961 | ) | (575 | ) | (17,532 | ) | ||||||||||
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest | - | (2,398 | ) | - | (7,744 | ) | |||||||||||
Net change in settlement obligations | (98,170 | ) | (59,755 | ) | (104,952 | ) | (101,935 | ) | |||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (55,445 | ) | 153,894 | (119,481 | ) | 538,058 | |||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 2,901 | (4,365 | ) | (6,462 | ) | (1,438 | ) | ||||||||||
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 392,821 | 161,511 | 186,244 | 106,722 | |||||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents & restricted cash – beginning of period | 1,154,179 | 1,143,653 | 1,360,756 | 1,198,442 | |||||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents & restricted cash – end of period | R | 1,547,001 | R | 1,305,164 | R | 1,547,001 | R | 1,305,164 | |||||||||
Exchange rate $1: ZAR | 16.7685 | 18.4021 | 17.1282 | 18.0393 | |||||||||||||
(A) Revised FY2025 amounts to correct the errors discussed in Note 1 of our Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026.
Our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025 in ZAR are presented below. Amounts included in these balance sheets have been calculated using the $ amounts per our balance sheets presented in U.S. dollars and converted to ZAR using the exchange rates noted below.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||||
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(In thousands, except share data) | ||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | R | 1,544,886 | R | 1,358,643 | ||||||
Restricted cash | 2,115 | 2,113 | ||||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance and other receivables | 775,794 | 755,048 | ||||||||
Finance loans receivable, net | 1,695,634 | 1,315,853 | ||||||||
Inventory | 298,392 | 418,157 | ||||||||
Total current assets before settlement assets | 4,316,821 | 3,849,814 | ||||||||
Settlement assets | 365,578 | 481,136 | ||||||||
Total current assets | 4,682,399 | 4,330,950 | ||||||||
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of - March: R1,100,437; June: R978,074 (Note 1) | 763,275 | 797,644 | ||||||||
OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE | 143,448 | 172,068 | ||||||||
EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS | 4,042 | 3,533 | ||||||||
GOODWILL | 3,532,856 | 3,540,338 | ||||||||
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, including integrated platform of- March: R1,253,095; June: R1,408,767 | 2,115,555 | 2,471,818 | ||||||||
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | 191,139 | 222,901 | ||||||||
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS | 79,843 | 67,630 | ||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 11,512,557 | 11,606,882 | ||||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||||
Short-term credit facilities | 611,060 | 434,457 | ||||||||
Accounts payable | 330,254 | 352,747 | ||||||||
Other payables(A) | 1,359,939 | 1,350,032 | ||||||||
Operating lease liability – current | 74,248 | 71,146 | ||||||||
Current portion of long-term borrowings | 261,430 | 212,284 | ||||||||
Income taxes payable | 43,051 | 24,858 | ||||||||
Total current liabilities before settlement obligations | 2,679,982 | 2,445,524 | ||||||||
Settlement obligations | 369,041 | 473,980 | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | 3,049,023 | 2,919,504 | ||||||||
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | 497,069 | 602,281 | ||||||||
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY - LONG TERM | 100,430 | 108,823 | ||||||||
LONG-TERM BORROWINGS | 3,176,693 | 3,352,450 | ||||||||
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES, including insurance policy liabilities | 61,746 | 53,106 | ||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 6,884,961 | 7,036,164 | ||||||||
TOTAL EQUITY AND REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK(A) | R | 4,627,596 | R | 4,570,718 | ||||||
Exchange rate $1: ZAR | 17.0568 | 17.7554 | ||||||||
Note 1: In October 2025, the Company identified that it had understated its June 30, 2025, cost and accumulated depreciation by ZAR 114.5 million. The carrying value of property, plant and equipment reported as of June 30, 2025 was not impacted by the misstatement. Accumulated depreciation has been recast to increase the amount from ZAR 863,552 to ZAR 978,074.
(A) Revised FY2025 amounts to correct the errors discussed in Note 1 of our Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026.
Attachment C
Reconciliation of net income (loss) used to calculate earnings (loss) per share basic and diluted and headline earnings (loss) per share basic and diluted:
Three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
2026 | 2025 | |||||
Net income (loss) (USD’000)(A) | 552 | (22,353 | ) | |||
Adjustments: | ||||||
Change in fair value of equity securities, net | 378 | 16,971 | ||||
Income recognized related to closure of legacy businesses | (848 | ) | - | |||
Impairment loss | 2,604 | - | ||||
Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment | (188 | ) | (12 | ) | ||
Tax effects on above | 51 | 3 | ||||
Net income (loss) used to calculate headline earnings (loss) (USD’000)(A) | 2,549 | (5,391 | ) | |||
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate net earnings (loss) per share basic earnings (loss) and headline earnings (loss) per share basic earnings (loss) (‘000) | 81,845 | 81,282 | ||||
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate net earnings (loss) per share diluted earnings (loss) and headline earnings (loss) per share diluted earnings (loss) (‘000) | 82,024 | 81,282 | ||||
Headline earnings (loss) per share: | ||||||
Basic, in USD | 0.03 | (0.07 | ) | |||
Diluted, in USD | 0.03 | (0.07 | ) | |||
(A) Revised FY2025 amounts to correct the errors discussed in Note 1 of our Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026.
Nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
2026 | 2025 | |||||
Net loss (USD’000)(A) | (461 | ) | (59,659 | ) | ||
Adjustments: | ||||||
Loss on disposal of equity securities | 730 | - | ||||
Change in fair value of equity securities, net | (2,593 | ) | 43,618 | |||
Net loss on impairment/disposal of equity-accounted investment | 584 | - | ||||
Income recognized related to closure of legacy businesses | (848 | ) | - | |||
Impairment loss | 2,604 | - | ||||
Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment | (245 | ) | (53 | ) | ||
Tax effects on above | 66 | 14 | ||||
Net loss used to calculate headline loss (USD’000)(A) | (163 | ) | (16,080 | ) | ||
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate net loss per share basic loss and headline loss per share basic loss (‘000) | 81,464 | 72,333 | ||||
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate net loss per share diluted loss and headline loss per share diluted loss (‘000) | 81,464 | 72,333 | ||||
Headline loss per share: | ||||||
Basic, in USD | - | (0.22 | ) | |||
Diluted, in USD | - | (0.22 | ) | |||
(A) Revised FY2025 amounts to correct the errors discussed in Note 1 of our Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026.
Calculation of the denominator for headline diluted earnings (loss) per share
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Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding and unvested restricted shares expected to vest under GAAP | 81,845 | 81,282 | 81,464 | 72,333 | |||||
Effect of dilutive securities under GAAP | 179 | - | - | - | |||||
Denominator for headline diluted earnings (loss) per share | 82,024 | 81,282 | 81,464 | 72,333 | |||||
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate headline diluted loss per share represents the denominator for basic weighted-average common shares outstanding and unvested restricted shares expected to vest plus the effect of dilutive securities under GAAP. We use this number of fully diluted shares outstanding to calculate headline diluted loss per share because we do not use the two-class method to calculate headline diluted loss per share.