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Lesaka Announces Preliminary FY2025 Results, Delivers on FY2025 Profitability Guidance, Reaffirms FY2026 Profitability Outlook, and Sets FY2026 Profitability per Share Guidance, reflecting more than 100% Year-on-Year Growth

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Lesaka Technologies (NASDAQ:LSAK) has released preliminary FY2025 results, achieving its profitability guidance and setting ambitious targets for FY2026. The company reported FY2025 net revenue of $328.7 million, up 38% in ZAR, and Group Adjusted EBITDA of $50.7 million, a 33% increase in ZAR.

Despite posting a net loss of $87.5 million, largely due to non-operating charges including a $49.3 million MobiKwik-related charge and $18.4 million in impairment losses, the company's adjusted earnings reached $10.4 million, up 263% in ZAR. For FY2026, Lesaka expects net revenue between ZAR 6.4-6.9 billion and projects adjusted earnings per share of at least ZAR 4.60, representing over 100% year-on-year growth.

The company also announced a restatement of its FY2025 interim results due to revenue classification issues, though this will not impact reported operating income, net loss, or cash flows.

Lesaka Technologies (NASDAQ:LSAK) ha pubblicato risultati preliminari per l'esercizio FY2025, confermando il raggiungimento delle previsioni di redditività e fissando obiettivi ambiziosi per il FY2026. La società ha registrato ricavi netti FY2025 per $328,7 milioni, in aumento del 38% in ZAR, e un Group Adjusted EBITDA di $50,7 milioni, con un incremento del 33% in ZAR.

Nonostante una perdita netta di $87,5 milioni, in gran parte dovuta a oneri non operativi, inclusa una voce di $49,3 milioni legata a MobiKwik e svalutazioni per $18,4 milioni, l'utile rettificato è salito a $10,4 milioni, +263% in ZAR. Per il FY2026 Lesaka prevede ricavi netti tra ZAR 6,4 e 6,9 miliardi e stima un utile rettificato per azione di almeno ZAR 4,60, oltre il 100% di crescita anno su anno.

La società ha inoltre annunciato la riformulazione dei risultati intermedi FY2025 a causa di problemi nella classificazione dei ricavi, precisando che ciò non influirà sul reddito operativo riportato, sulla perdita netta né sui flussi di cassa.

Lesaka Technologies (NASDAQ:LSAK) ha publicado resultados preliminares del ejercicio FY2025, cumpliendo su guía de rentabilidad y estableciendo objetivos ambiciosos para FY2026. La compañía informó ingresos netos FY2025 de $328,7 millones, un aumento del 38% en ZAR, y un Group Adjusted EBITDA de $50,7 millones, un 33% más en ZAR.

A pesar de registrar una pérdida neta de $87,5 millones, mayormente por cargos no operativos —incluido un cargo relacionado con MobiKwik de $49,3 millones y $18,4 millones en pérdidas por deterioro�, las ganancias ajustadas alcanzaron $10,4 millones, un aumento del 263% en ZAR. Para FY2026, Lesaka espera ingresos netos entre ZAR 6,4-6,9 mil millones y proyecta ganancias ajustadas por acción de al menos ZAR 4,60, lo que representa más del 100% de crecimiento interanual.

La compañía también anunció la rectificación de sus resultados interinos FY2025 debido a problemas de clasificación de ingresos, aunque esto no afectará al beneficio operativo informado, a la pérdida neta ni a los flujos de efectivo.

Lesaka Technologies (NASDAQ:LSAK)가 FY2025 잠정 실적� 발표하며 수익� 가이던스를 달성했고 FY2026� 대� 야심� 목표� 제시했습니다. 회사� FY2025 순매� $328.7백만� 보고했으� 이는 ZAR 기준으로 38% 증가했고, 그룹 조정 EBITDA� $50.7백만으로 ZAR 기준 33% 증가했습니다.

비영� 비용으로 인한 $49.3백만� MobiKwik 관� 손실 � $18.4백만� 손상차손 등으� 인해 순손� $87.5백만� 기록했지�, 조정 순이익은 $10.4백만으로 ZAR 기준 263% 증가했습니다. FY2026� 대� Lesaka� 순매출을 ZAR 64�69�(6.4-6.9 billion)으로, 조정 주당순이익을 최소 ZAR 4.60으로 전망하며 이는 전년 대� 100% 이상� 증가� 의미합니�.

회사� 또한 수익 분류 문제� FY2025 중간 실적� 정정� 발표했으�, 이로 인해 보고� 영업이익, 순손� 또는 현금흐름에는 영향� 없다� 밝혔습니�.

Lesaka Technologies (NASDAQ:LSAK) a publié des résultats préliminaires pour l'exercice FY2025, confirmant l'atteinte de ses objectifs de rentabilité et fixant des objectifs ambitieux pour FY2026. La société a déclaré un chiffre d'affaires net FY2025 de 328,7 M$, en hausse de 38% en ZAR, et un Group Adjusted EBITDA de 50,7 M$, en hausse de 33% en ZAR.

Malgré une perte nette de 87,5 M$, principalement imputable à des charges non opérationnelles dont un poste lié à MobiKwik de 49,3 M$ et des pertes de valeur de 18,4 M$, le bénéfice ajusté a atteint 10,4 M$, en hausse de 263% en ZAR. Pour FY2026, Lesaka prévoit des revenus nets compris entre ZAR 6,4 et 6,9 milliards et projette un bénéfice ajusté par action d'au moins ZAR 4,60, soit une croissance de plus de 100% d'une année sur l'autre.

La société a également annoncé la rectification de ses résultats intérimaires FY2025 en raison de problèmes de classification des revenus, précisant que cela n'affectera pas le résultat d'exploitation déclaré, la perte nette ni les flux de trésorerie.

Lesaka Technologies (NASDAQ:LSAK) hat vorläufige Ergebnisse für das Geschäftsjahr FY2025 veröffentlicht, dabei seine Rentabilitätsprognose erreicht und ehrgeizige Ziele für FY2026 angekündigt. Das Unternehmen meldete Nettoerlöse FY2025 in Höhe von $328,7 Mio., ein Plus von 38% in ZAR, sowie ein Group Adjusted EBITDA von $50,7 Mio., ein Anstieg von 33% in ZAR.

Trotz eines ausgewiesenen Nettoverlusts von $87,5 Mio., der größtenteils auf nicht operative Aufwendungen zurückzuführen ist � darunter eine MobiKwik-bezogene Belastung von $49,3 Mio. und Wertminderungen von $18,4 Mio. � stiegen die bereinigten Gewinne auf $10,4 Mio., ein Anstieg von 263% in ZAR. Für FY2026 erwartet Lesaka Nettoerlöse zwischen ZAR 6,4�6,9 Milliarden und prognostiziert ein bereinigtes Ergebnis je Aktie von mindestens ZAR 4,60, was einem jährlichen Wachstum von über 100% entspricht.

Das Unternehmen kündigte außerdem eine Korrektur der vorläufigen FY2025-Zwischenergebnisse wegen Problemen bei der Umsatzklassifikation an, betont jedoch, dass dies das ausgewiesene Betriebsergebnis, den Nettoverlust oder die Cashflows nicht beeinflussen werde.

Positive
  • Net revenue increased 38% year-over-year to $328.7 million in FY2025
  • Group Adjusted EBITDA grew 33% to $50.7 million, meeting guidance
  • Adjusted earnings surged 263% to $10.4 million
  • FY2026 guidance projects over 100% growth in adjusted earnings per share
  • Q4 2025 showed strong performance with 47% net revenue growth
Negative
  • Net loss increased 386% to $87.5 million in FY2025
  • Required restatement of FY2025 interim financial results due to revenue classification issues
  • Recorded $49.3 million non-cash charge related to MobiKwik
  • Incurred $18.4 million in impairment losses
  • Withdrew previously provided FY2026 revenue guidance due to restatement

Insights

Lesaka delivered strong operational growth despite reporting net losses due to significant non-cash charges; FY2026 outlook projects continued momentum.

Lesaka's preliminary FY2025 results demonstrate strong operational growth beneath accounting complexity. The company achieved 38% year-over-year Net Revenue growth to $328.7 million and 33% growth in Adjusted EBITDA to $50.7 million, successfully hitting their guidance targets. However, the headline net loss of $87.5 million requires context - it's primarily driven by non-cash, non-operational charges totaling approximately $67.7 million related to MobiKwik fair value adjustments and impairment losses, plus $17.8 million in once-off transaction costs.

Stripping away these accounting adjustments reveals Adjusted earnings of $10.4 million, representing 263% growth from the previous year. The Adjusted EPS of $0.13 (ZAR 2.29) shows 187% improvement year-over-year, indicating substantial underlying business momentum.

The Q4 results follow similar patterns with 47% Net Revenue growth and 61% Adjusted EBITDA growth, demonstrating accelerating performance as the fiscal year progressed.

Looking forward, management's FY2026 guidance is notably bullish, projecting Net Revenue between ZAR 6.4-6.9 billion (approximately 21-30% growth), Adjusted EBITDA of ZAR 1.25-1.45 billion (36-57% growth), and most significantly, Adjusted EPS of at least ZAR 4.60 - representing over 100% year-over-year growth. The company also expects to shift to positive GAAP net income in FY2026, a significant milestone.

Investors should note the accounting restatement disclosure, which will impact how revenue is classified (principal vs. agent) but won't affect operating income, net loss, or cash flows. This explains why management withdrew previous FY2026 revenue guidance while maintaining profitability projections.

The significant gap between GAAP losses and non-GAAP adjusted earnings metrics highlights the importance of understanding these adjustments when evaluating Lesaka's true operational performance. The company appears to be executing well on its core business while managing through non-recurring items and accounting complexities.

JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today released preliminary unaudited results for the fourth quarter (“Q4 2025�) and full year of fiscal 2025 (“FY2025�).

FY2025 performance:
All growth rates are year-on-year between FY2025 and FY2024.

  • Net Revenue (a non-GAAP measure) of $328.7 million (ZAR 5.3 billion), up 38% in ZAR.
  • Net Loss of $87.5 million (ZAR 1.6 billion), up 386% in ZAR largely due to inclusion of a tax adjusted $49.3 million (ZAR 897.6 million) non-operating, non-cash charge relating to a change in fair value and sale of MobiKwik (a non-core asset), a tax adjusted non-cash charge from impairment losses of $18.4 million (ZAR 326.2 million) and once-off transaction costs of $17.8 million (ZAR 321.9 million).
  • Group Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) of $50.7 million (ZAR 922.2 million), up 33% in ZAR, achieving guidance provided.
  • Basic loss per share of $1.14 (ZAR 19.49), up 284% in ZAR.
  • Adjusted earnings (a non-GAAP measure) of $10.4 million (ZAR 186.2 million), up 263% in ZAR.
  • Adjusted earnings per share (a non-GAAP measure) of $0.13 (ZAR 2.29), up 187% in ZAR.

Q4 2025 performance:
All growth rates are year-on-year between Q4 2025 and Q4 2024.

  • Net Revenue of $82.0 million (ZAR 1.5 billion), up 47% in ZAR.
  • Net Loss of $28.8 million (ZAR 515 million), up 452% in ZAR, largely due to inclusion of a tax adjusted $5.7 million (ZAR 101.4 million) non-operating, non-cash charge relating to a change in fair value and sale of MobiKwik (a non-core asset), a tax adjusted non-cash charge from impairment losses of $18.4 million (ZAR 326.2 million) and once-off transaction costs of $13.2 million (ZAR 237.5 million).
  • Group Adjusted EBITDA of $16.7 million (ZAR 305.6 million), up 61% in ZAR.
  • Basic loss per share of $0.35 (ZAR 6.33), up 338% in ZAR.
  • Adjusted earnings (a non-GAAP measure) of $4.4 million (ZAR 80.4 million), up 292% in ZAR.
  • Adjusted earnings per share (a non-GAAP measure) of $0.05 (ZAR 0.99), up 211% in ZAR.

(1)Average exchange rates applicable for the purpose of translating our results of operations: ZAR 17.90 to $1 for FY2025, ZAR 18.68 for FY2024, ZAR 17.87 to $1 for Q4 2025, ZAR 18.47 to $1 for Q4 2024.

Commenting on the results, Lesaka Chairman Ali Mazanderani said, “FY2025 was a strong year for the Group, delivering on our profitability guidance and advancing key strategic priorities. We expect to maintain this momentum into FY2026, and are guiding for adjusted EBITDA growth of at least 35%. We have also introduced an adjusted earnings per share guidance, expecting this to more than double in FY2026 to at least ZAR 4.60, from ZAR 2.29 per share this year."

Outlook: First Quarter 2026 (“Q1 2026�) and 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 Q1 FY2026, the quarter ending September 30, 2025, we expect:

  • Net Revenue between ZAR 1.50 billion and ZAR 1.65 billion.
  • Group Adjusted EBITDA between ZAR 260 million and ZAR 300 million

For FY2026, the year ending June 30, 2026, we expect:

  • Net Revenue between ZAR 6.4 billion and ZAR 6.9 billion
  • Group Adjusted EBITDA between ZAR 1.25 billion and ZAR 1.45 billion
  • Net Income Attributable to Lesaka to be positive.
  • Adjusted earnings per share of at least ZAR 4.60, implying a year-on-year growth of greater than 100%.

Our FY2026 guidance excludes the impact of the Bank Zero acquisition announced (subject to regulatory approval by the Prudential Authority and the South African Reserve Bank 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 measure are not available without unreasonable effort.

Restatement of Interim Fiscal 2025 Financial Results

As disclosed in theCurrent Report on Form 8-K filed by us today, the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee�), following consultation with our management and KPMG Inc, our independent registered public accounting firm, concluded that our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarters then ended, respectively, included in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended September 30, 2024, December 31, 2024, and March 31, 2025, respectively (the “Quarterly Reports�), should be restated, and that such unaudited condensed financial statements should no longer be relied upon, due to our re-evaluation of the classification of certain revenue that has been reported as an agent rather than as principal, and related cost of goods sold. We anticipate that the restatement will have no impact on its reported operating income (loss), net loss or loss per share or our net cash flows or liquidity. The restatement is expected to result in an increase in our revenue, with the increase in revenue expected to be offset by a corresponding increase in our cost of goods sold, IT processing, servicing and support. The financial information presented in this press release has been prepared on a basis consistent with our restated results.

We withdraw our previously provided FY2026 revenue guidance, which has been withdrawn in light of the restatement.

Important Note Regarding Preliminary, Unaudited Financial Results

The financial results in this press release are preliminary estimates. We are in the process of finalizing our financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and our actual results remain subject to completion of those financial statements and their audit by our independent registered public accounting firm. These preliminary estimates are based on information available to management as of the date of this press release and certain related assumptions, which could prove incorrect. Our actual, reported results of operations could differ based on completion of our year end closing procedures, final adjustments and developments that may arise prior to completion of our annual financial statements, and adjustments arising from the audit by our independent registered public accounting firm. You should carefully review our audited, consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 when they become available.

Audited results will be included in our filing on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2025.

Earnings Presentation for Q4 2025 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:
Participants using the webcast will be able to submit questions during the live Question and Answer session.

Conference call dial-in via Chorus Call:

Link to register:

Call passcode: 6578199

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 loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for non-operational transactions (including loss on 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. However, as a result of the restatement, we are unable to provide GAAP revenue on a historical basis and are therefore unable to provide a reconciliation of net revenue to GAAP revenue. The restatement is expected to result in an increase in GAAP revenue, with any increase in GAAP revenue expected to be offset by a corresponding increase in the cost of prepaid airtime vouchers (“Pinned Airtime�) sold by us, resulting in no change 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 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 loss and 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 2025 also includes adjustments related to the changes in the fair value of equity securities (net of deferred tax), impairment loss related to goodwill and intangible assets, an adjustment for deferred tax adjustments to the valuation allowance for a subsidiary which released its valuation allowance related to net operating losses in full during Q4 2025, loss on disposal of equity-accounted investments and intangible asset amortization, net related to non-controlling interests.

Adjusted earnings and Adjusted earnings per share for fiscal 2024 also includes an impairment loss related to an equity-accounted investment, unrealized currency loss related to our non-core business which we are in the process of winding down and a reversal of allowance for a doubtful loan receivable.

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 loss attributable to Lesaka and these non-GAAP measures.

Headline (loss) earnings per share (“H(L)EPS�)

The inclusion of H(L)EPS in this press release is a requirement of our listing on the JSE. H(L)EPS basic and diluted is calculated using net (loss) income 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.

H(L)EPS basic and diluted is calculated as GAAP net (loss) income adjusted for the impairment losses related to our equity-accounted investments, impairment losses and (profit) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment. Attachment C presents the reconciliation between our net (loss) income used to calculate (loss) earnings per share basic and diluted and H(L)EPS basic and diluted and the calculation of the denominator for headline diluted (loss) earnings per share.

About Lesaka Technologies Inc. ()

Lesaka operates a South Africanfintech 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"). 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:) and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: LSK). Visit 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. In this press release, statements relating to future financial results and future financing and business opportunities are forward-looking statements. 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. These risks include, without limitation, the risk that our unaudited preliminary results may differ from our actual results, the timely completion of the restatement and the restated filings, the risk that additional information may become known prior to the expected filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the restated filings or that other subsequent events may occur that would require us to make additional adjustments to its financial statements , whether our re-evaluation of its accounting on an agency versus principal basis related to other agreements will result in the restatement of revenue and costs associated with these other agreements in the Quarterly Reports or for other fiscal periods, uncertainties around the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, potential legal or regulatory action related to the restatement, and the potential impact on our business and any market reaction to any announcements regarding any of the foregoing. 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, 2024, 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.

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Lesaka Technologies, Inc.

The financial information presented in the following tables and reconciliations is preliminary and unaudited. Audited results will be included in our filing on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2025.

Attachment A

Reconciliation of GAAP loss attributable to Lesaka to Group Adjusted EBITDA loss:

Three months and year ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, and three months ended March 31, 2024

Three months endedYear ended
June 30,Mar 31,June 30,
20252024202520252024
(in thousands)
Net loss attributable to Lesaka$(28,770)$(5,035)$(22,058)$(87,504)$(17,440)
(Less) Add net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest(178)-20(130)-
Loss attributable to Lesaka - GAAP$(28,948)$(5,035)$(22,038)$(87,634)$(17,440)
(Earnings) Loss from equity accounted investments(25)(40)(12)(114)1,279
Net loss before (earnings) loss from equity-accounted investments(28,973)(5,075)(22,050)(87,748)(16,161)
Income tax (benefit) expense(8,930)1,482(2,934)(18,198)3,363
Loss before income tax expense(37,903)(3,593)(24,984)(105,946)(12,798)
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 securities5,676-20,42159,828-
Impairment loss18,863--18,863-
Unrealized (gain) loss FV for currency adjustments(79)(184)(114)23(83)
Operating loss after PPA amortization and net interest (non-GAAP)(13,443)(3,777)(4,677)(27,071)(13,131)
PPA amortization (amortization of acquired intangible assets)7,7963,6574,97421,38414,419
Operating (loss) income before PPA amortization after net interest (non-GAAP)(5,647)(120)297(5,687)1,288
Interest expense4,4704,6205,77721,45318,932
Interest income(644)(732)(645)(2,596)(2,294)
Operating (loss) income before PPA amortization and net interest (non-GAAP)(1,821)3,7685,42913,17017,926
Depreciation (excluding amortization of intangibles)2,9972,5483,45512,3379,246
Stock-based compensation charges2,0322,2582,4979,5507,911
Interest adjustment283-(890)(2,195)-
Once-off items (refer below)13,2271,6842,30617,8261,853
Group Adjusted EBITDA - Non-GAAP$16,718$10,258$12,797$50,688$36,936


Three months endedYear ended
June 30,Mar 31,June 30,
20252024202520252024
(in thousands)
Once-off items comprises:
Transaction costs related to Adumo, Recharger and Bank Zero acquisitions and certain compensation costs$12,985$1,660$1,222$16,159$2,325
Transaction costs173241,0841,794480
(Income recognized) Expenses incurred related to closure of legacy businesses----(952)
Indirect taxes provision release (recorded)69--(127)-
$13,227$1,684$2,306$17,826$1,853


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 significant transaction costs related to the acquisitions of Adumo and Recharger over a number of quarters, and the transactions are generally non-recurring.

Indirect tax provision (release) recorded relates to the (reversal) recordal 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 subsidiaries and (ii) costs incurred related to subsidiaries which we are in the process of deregistering/ liquidating and therefore we consider these costs non-operational and ad hoc in nature.

Reconciliation of GAAP net loss and loss per share, basic, to Adjusted earnings and earnings per share, basic:

Three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024

Net (loss) income
(USD '000)
(L) EPS, basic
(USD)
Net (loss) income
(ZAR '000)
(L)EPS, basic
(ZAR)
20252024202520242025202420252024
GAAP(28,770)(5,035)(0.35)(0.08)(514,693)(93,201)(6.33)(1.44)
Impairment loss18,371-326,195-
Transaction costs13,1581,684237,74131,047
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance released(11,741)(342)(209,894)(6,362)
Change in fair value of equity securities, net5,676-101,377-
Intangible asset amortization, net5,6912,670103,35949,563
Stock-based compensation charge2,0322,25837,15739,482
Intangible asset amortization, net related to non-controlling interest(117)-(2,091)-
Other69-1,233-
Adjusted4,3691,2350.050.0280,38420,5290.990.32


Year ended June 30, 2025 and 2024

Net (loss) income
(USD '000)
(L) EPS, basic
(USD)
Net (loss) income
(ZAR '000)
(L)EPS, basic
(ZAR)
20252024202520242025202420252024
GAAP(87,504)(17,440)(1.14)(0.28)(1,583,747)(326,070)(19.49)(5.07)
Change in fair value of equity securities, net49,294-897,634-
Impairment loss18,371-326,195-
Transaction costs17,9532,805324,17552,186
Intangible asset amortization, net15,61010,543279,522196,875
Stock-based compensation charge9,5507,911173,470145,571
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance released(12,665)(906)(226,576)(17,000)
Intangible asset amortization, net related to non-controlling interest(282)-(5,097)-
Net loss on disposal of equity-accounted investments161-2,886-
Other(127)-(2,275)-
Impairment of equity method investments-1,167-22,084
Non core international - unrealized currency (gain) loss-(952)-(17,648)
Allowance for doubtful EMI loans receivable-(250)-(4,741)
Adjusted10,3612,8780.130.04186,18751,2572.290.80


Attachment B

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

LESAKA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
UnauditedUnaudited
Three months endedYear ended
June 30,June 30,
2025202420252024
(In thousands, except per share data)
Operating (loss) income$(28,401)$295$(27,100)$3,590
Change in fair value of equity securities(5,676)-(59,828)-
Reversal of allowance for doubtful EMI loan receivable---250
Loss on disposal of equity-accounted investment--161-
Interest income6447322,5962,294
Interest expense4,4704,62021,45318,932
Loss before income tax (benefit) expense(37,903)(3,593)(105,946)(12,798)
Income tax (benefit) expense(8,930)1,482(18,198)3,363
Net loss before earnings (loss) from equity-accounted investments(28,973)(5,075)(87,748)(16,161)
Earnings (loss) from equity-accounted investments2540114(1,279)
Net loss from continuing operations(28,948)(5,035)(87,634)(17,440)
Add net loss attributable to non-controlling interest(178)-(130)-
Net loss attributable to Lesaka$(28,770)$(5,035)$(87,504)$(17,440)
Net loss per share, in United States dollars:
Basic loss attributable to Lesaka shareholders$(0.35)$(0.08)$(1.14)$(0.27)
Diluted loss attributable to Lesaka shareholders$(0.35)$(0.08)$(1.14)$(0.27)


LESAKA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
UnauditedUnaudited
Three months endedYear ended
June 30,June 30,
2025202420252024
(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss$(28,948)$(5,035)$(87,634)$(17,440)
Depreciation and amortization10,7936,20533,72123,665
Impairment loss18,864-18,864-
Movement in allowance for doubtful accounts receivable and finance loans receivable2,3121,6268,0115,158
Movement in interest payable(1,720)(126)4,7231,119
Fair value adjustment related to financial liabilities3966(120)(853)
Gain on disposal of equity-accounted investments--161-
(Earnings) Loss from equity-accounted investments(25)(40)(114)1,279
Reversal of allowance for doubtful loans receivable---(250)
Change in fair value of equity securities5,676-59,828-
Loss (Profit) on disposal of property, plant and equipment66(17)13(305)
Facility fee amortized20962429443
Stock-based compensation charge2,0322,2589,5507,911
Dividends received from equity accounted investments31-9695
Increase in finance loans receivable(12,880)(2,932)(34,614)(10,029)
Net (decrease) increase in accounts receivable and other receivables, inventory, accounts payable and other payables(4,097)4,851(12,151)21,108
Deferred consideration due to seller of Recharger included in accounts payable and other payables12,456-13,586-
(Decrease) Increase in taxes payable(1,139)(958)485(400)
Decrease in deferred taxes(10,151)(308)(23,955)(2,712)
Net cash (used in) provided by in operating activities(6,482)5,652(9,121)28,789
Cash flows from investing activities
Net capital expenditures, net of proceeds received on disposal(3,881)(4,265)(15,261)(11,100)
Expenditures related to intangible assets(1,626)(58)(3,900)(294)
Proceeds from disposal of equity securities and equity-accounted investments16,441--16,4413,508
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired8(1,583)(12,946)(1,583)
Repayment of loans by equity-accounted investments---250
Net change in settlement assets(1,065)7,1724,324(7,196)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities9,8771,266(11,342)(16,415)
Cash flows from financing activities
Utilization of bank overdraft4,42829,51198,616182,990
Repayment of bank overdraft(4,311)(27,421)(90,309)(199,642)
Long-term borrowings utilized5659,302190,06123,728
Repayment of long-term borrowings(1,214)(7,022)(149,511)(20,073)
Acquisition of treasury stock(1,047)(1,288)(13,660)(1,495)
Other financing activities694(1,286)165
Net change in settlement obligations1,412(6,148)(4,179)7,214
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(161)(2,972)29,732(7,113)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash2,2822,3661,4522,025
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash5,5166,31210,7217,286
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash � beginning of period71,12359,60665,91858,632
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash � end of period$76,639$65,918$76,639$65,918



LESAKA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Unaudited(A)(B)
June 30,June 30,
20252024
(In thousands, except share data)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$76,520$59,065
Restricted cash1196,853
Finance loans receivable, net of allowance of - 2025: $5,242; 2025: $4,64474,11044,058
Other current assets, including accounts receivable, net and inventory66,07654,893
Total current assets before settlement assets216,825164,869
Settlement assets27,09822,827
Total current assets243,923187,696
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of - 2025: $48,636; 2024: $49,76244,92431,936
GOODWILL199,395138,551
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization of - 2025: $71,644; 2024: $46,200139,215111,353
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS, including operating lease right-of-use, deferred tax and other assets30,23188,914
TOTAL ASSETS657,688558,450
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term credit facilities for ATM funding-6,737
Short-term credit facilities24,4699,351
Current portion of long-term borrowings11,95615,719
Other current liabilities, including accounts payable, other payables and operating lease liability97,35375,722
Total current liabilities before settlement obligations133,778107,529
Settlement obligations26,69522,358
Total current liabilities160,473129,887
LONG-TERM BORROWINGS188,813127,467
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES, including deferred tax, operating lease liability and other47,01945,810
TOTAL LIABILITIES396,305303,164
REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK88,95779,429
EQUITY
TOTAL LESAKA EQUITY165,585175,857
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST6,841-
TOTAL EQUITY172,426175,857
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK AND SHAREHOLDERS� EQUITY$657,688$558,450

(A) Derived from audited consolidated financial statements.
(B) We have reclassified an amount of $11,841 from long-term borrowings to current portion of long-term borrowings.

Lesaka Technologies, Inc.

Attachment C

Reconciliation of net loss used to calculate loss per share basic and diluted and headline loss per share basic and diluted:

Three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024

20252024
Net loss (USD�000)(22,058)(5,035)
Adjustments:
Impairment loss18,864-
Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment(12)(17)
Tax effects on above35
Net loss used to calculate headline loss (USD�000)(3,203)(5,047)
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate net loss per share basic loss and headline loss per share basic loss (�000)81,18664,527
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate net loss per share diluted loss and headline loss per share diluted loss (�000)81,18664,527
Headline loss per share:
Basic, in USD(0.04)(0.08)
Diluted, in USD(0.04)(0.08)


Year ended June 30, 2025 and 2024

20252024
Net loss (USD�000)(87,504)(17,440)
Adjustments:
Impairment of equity method investments-1,167
Impairment loss18,864-
Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment13(305)
Tax effects on above(4)82
Net loss used to calculate headline loss (USD�000)(68,631)(16,496)
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate net loss per share basic loss and headline loss per share basic loss (�000)76,46664,179
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate net loss per share diluted loss and headline loss per share diluted loss (�000)76,46664,179
Headline loss per share:
Basic, in USD(0.90)(0.26)
Diluted, in USD(0.90)(0.26)


Calculation of the denominator for headline diluted loss per share

Three months ended
June 30,
Year ended
June 30,
2025202420252024
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding and unvested restricted shares expected to vest under GAAP81,18664,52776,46664,179
Denominator for headline diluted loss per share81,18664,52776,46664,179


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.


FAQ

What were Lesaka's (LSAK) key financial results for FY2025?

Lesaka reported net revenue of $328.7 million (up 38% in ZAR), Group Adjusted EBITDA of $50.7 million (up 33% in ZAR), and adjusted earnings of $10.4 million (up 263% in ZAR).

Why did Lesaka (LSAK) report a net loss in FY2025?

The net loss of $87.5 million was primarily due to a $49.3 million non-cash charge related to MobiKwik, $18.4 million in impairment losses, and $17.8 million in transaction costs.

What is Lesaka's (LSAK) earnings guidance for FY2026?

Lesaka expects FY2026 net revenue of ZAR 6.4-6.9 billion, Group Adjusted EBITDA of ZAR 1.25-1.45 billion, and adjusted earnings per share of at least ZAR 4.60, representing over 100% growth.

Why is Lesaka (LSAK) restating its FY2025 interim results?

The restatement is due to a re-evaluation of revenue classification between agent and principal categories. While this will increase reported revenue and cost of goods sold, it won't impact operating income, net loss, or cash flows.

What was Lesaka's (LSAK) Q4 2025 performance?

In Q4 2025, Lesaka achieved net revenue of $82.0 million (up 47% in ZAR) and Group Adjusted EBITDA of $16.7 million (up 61% in ZAR).
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