-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, EGod2RiQc0/nYmAKzyCVPqB6slDOzPU3+k+CPh7vVOjYxraOt73D3HqBmX+AziYa e71WV6lX5W0vtzDNgMAm2g== 0001062993-10-001464.txt : 20100506 0001062993-10-001464.hdr.sgml : 20100506 20100506171028 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001062993-10-001464 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20100506 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20100506 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100506 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001041514 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FUNCTIONS RELATED TO DEPOSITORY BANKING, NEC [6099] IRS NUMBER: 980171860 FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-31203 FILM NUMBER: 10809111 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4TH FLOOR, PRESIDENT PLACE STREET 2: CNR. JAN SMUTS & BOLTON CITY: ROSEBANK, JOHANNESBURG STATE: T3 ZIP: 00000 BUSINESS PHONE: 27 11 343 2000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4TH FLOOR, PRESIDENT PLACE STREET 2: CNR. JAN SMUTS & BOLTON CITY: ROSEBANK, JOHANNESBURG STATE: T3 ZIP: 00000 8-K 1 form8k.htm CURRENT REPORT Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.: Form 8-K - Filed by newsfilecorp.com

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
___________________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2010

NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida 000-31203 98-0171860
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

President Place, 4th Floor, Cnr. Jan Smuts Avenue and Bolton Road
Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 011-27-11-343-2000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of
the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[   ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[   ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a -12)

[   ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d -2(b))

[   ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e -4(c))


Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” and Item 7.01, “Regulation FD Disclosure.”

On May 6, 2010, Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (“Net1” or the “Company”) issued a press release setting forth Net1’s financial results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010. A copy of Net1’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On May 5, 2010, Net1’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) authorized the increase of the Company’s repurchase program to repurchase up to $100 million of Net1’s common stock. The authorization does not have an expiration date.

The share repurchase authorization will be used at management’s discretion, subject to limitations imposed by SEC Rule 10b-18 and other legal requirements and subject to price and other internal limitations established by the Board. Repurchases will be funded from Net1’s available cash. Share repurchases may be made through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or both. There can be no assurance that Net1 will purchase any shares or any particular number of shares.

The authorization may be suspended, terminated or modified at any time for any reason, including market conditions, the cost of repurchasing shares, liquidity and other factors that management deems appropriate.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)       Exhibits

  99.1 Press Release, dated May 6, 2010, issued by Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.


SIGNATURES

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

  NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
     
     
Date: May 6, 2010 By: /s/ Serge Belamant
    Dr. Serge C.P. Belamant
    Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of
    the Board


EX-99.1 2 exhibit99-1.htm PRESS RELEASE Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.: Exhibit 99.1 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com

Exhibit 99.1

Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. Announces 2010 Third Quarter Results

JOHANNESBURG, May 6, 2010 – Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (“Net1” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: UEPS; JSE: NT1) today announced results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2010. Revenue during 3Q 2010 was $72.3 million, a year over year increase of 29% in US dollars (“USD”) and a decline of 2% in constant currency. Earnings per share under US generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in 3Q 2010 was $0.41 versus $0.26 a year ago, an increase of 58% in USD and 19% in constant currency. Fundamental earnings per share for 3Q 2010 was $0.51 compared to $0.34 in 3Q 2009, representing an increase of 50% in USD and 13% in constant currency.

Revenue during year to date fiscal 2010 (“F2010”) was $211.7 million, a year over year increase of 14% in US dollars (“USD”) and a decline of 4% in constant currency compared to year to date fiscal 2009 (“F2009”). Earnings per share under US generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) during F2010 was $1.20 versus $1.20 a year ago, the same in USD and a decrease of 16% in constant currency. Fundamental earnings per share for F2010 was $1.47 compared to $1.08 for F2009, representing an increase of 36% in USD and 14% in constant currency.

Summary Financial Metrics

    Three months ended March 31,  
                % change     % change  
    2010     2009     in USD     in ZAR  
(All figures in USD ‘000s except per share data)                        
Revenue   72,291     55,878     29%     (2)%  
GAAP net income   18,772     14,379     31%     (1)%  
Fundamental net income (1)   23,189     18,739     24%     (6)%
GAAP earnings per share ($) (2)   0.41     0.26     58%     19%  
Fundamental earnings per share ($) (1) (2)   0.51     0.34     50%     13%  
Fully diluted shares outstanding (‘000’s) (2)   45,643     55,799     (18)%        
Average period USD/ ZAR exchange rate   7.53     9.96     (24)%        

    Nine months ended March 31,  
                % change     % change  
    2010     2009     in USD     in ZAR  
(All figures in USD ‘000s except per share data)                        
Revenue   211,669     185,201     14%     (4)%  
GAAP net income   55,997     68,385     (18)%     (31)%  
Fundamental net income (1) (2)   68,327     61,589     11%     (7)%  
GAAP earnings per share ($) (2)   1.20     1.20     0%     (16)%  
Fundamental earnings per share ($) (1) (2)   1.47     1.08     36%     14%  
Fully diluted shares outstanding (‘000’s)   46,725     57,126     (18)%        
Average period USD/ ZAR exchange rate   7.62     9.08     (16)%      

(1) Fundamental net income and earnings per share is GAAP net income and earnings per share excluding the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, net of deferred taxes, and stock-based compensation charges. In addition, the calculation of fundamental net income and earnings per share for 3Q 2010 and 3Q 2009 and F2010 and F2009 also excludes, where applicable, transaction-related costs, the effects of the change in the Company’s fully distributed tax rate from 35.45% to 34.55%, JSE Limited (“JSE”) listing costs, a bank facility fee, goodwill impairment and a foreign exchange gain, net of tax, related to a short-term investment.

(2) GAAP basic and fundamental earnings per share for 3Q 2009 and F2009, have been retrospectively adjusted to include participating securities in the weighted average number of outstanding shares of common stock.

The following factors had a significant impact on the comparability of Net1’s 3Q 2010 results to last year:

  • Favorable impact from the weakness of the US dollar: Emerging market currencies were negatively impacted by the global financial crisis during the last three months of calendar 2008 and the first half of calendar 2009. The US dollar depreciated by 24% compared to the ZAR during the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to fiscal 2009 which has had a positive impact on the Company’s reported results;
  • Increased transaction volumes at EasyPay: Reported results were favorably impacted by increased transaction volumes at EasyPay resulting from growth in value-added services;

  • Increased revenue from MediKredit at lower operating margins than other transaction-based activity business:
    The MediKredit acquisition positively impacted on the Company’s revenue during the third quarter of fiscal 2010, however, because MediKredit generates a lower operating margin than the Company’s other transaction-based activity businesses, it negatively affected reported segment margins;
  • Increased user adoption in Iraq: Reported results were positively impacted by increased transaction revenues from the adoption of the Company’s UEPS technology in Iraq;
  • Lower revenues and margins from hardware, software and related technology sales segment: Hardware, software and related technology sales segment continues to be adversely impacted by lower revenues, primarily as a result of fewer ad hoc sales to the Bank of Ghana when compared to a year ago, and overall margin pressure at Net1 UAT and weaker demand for the Company’s products as well as pricing pressures resulting from the global recession, all of which was partially offset by hardware sales to Iraq;
  • Intangible asset amortization related to acquisitions: Reported results were adversely impacted by additional intangible asset amortization of approximately $0.5 million related to the RMT acquisition, which closed in April 2009 and $0.5 million related to the MediKredit acquisition, which closed in January 2010;
  • Non-recurring items: During the third quarter of fiscal 2009 the Company recognized a loss on the sale of its traditional microlending business of $0.7 million (ZAR 7.4 million); and
  • Lower weighted-average number of shares used to calculate earnings per share: Our basic and diluted earnings per share were positively impacted by the lower weighted-average number of shares resulting from the repurchase of our common stock from Brait S.A investment affiliates in July 2009.

Comments and Outlook

“I am extremely pleased with our third quarter results, which demonstrate the strength of our business model and the power of our technology,” said Dr. Serge Belamant, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Net1. “We recognize that the pace of our international expansion has been slower than expected, however we have the management commitment, proposals and incentives to drive accelerating growth in our new initiatives over the coming quarters. We remain in active discussions with the South African government for the distribution of social welfare grants, and anticipate a conclusion to the process over the next 4-6 weeks. We are and expect to remain an integral distributor of welfare grants for the South African government. We are committed to driving long-term sustainable growth for all our stakeholders and to that effect, I am pleased to announce that our Board has doubled our share repurchase authorization to $100 million. I would also like to welcome the MediKredit and FIHRST teams to the Net1 family,” he concluded.

“While our full year 2010 constant currency results will ultimately depend on changes, if any, in the terms of our contract with SASSA, which may be applied retrospectively to April 1, 2010 to coincide with government’s fiscal year, we are currently unable to accurately forecast our constant currency guidance until our negotiations with SASSA have been finalized,” said Herman Kotzé, Chief Financial Officer of Net1. “Our growth during 3Q 2010 was driven by EasyPay, Iraq and the addition of MediKredit,” he concluded.

Results of Operations

Net1’s frequently asked questions and operating metrics will be updated and posted on the Company’s website (www.net1.com).

     Transaction-based activities

Transaction-based activities revenue was $50.9 million, up 41% compared with 3Q 2009 in USD and 7% on a constant currency basis. Revenue increased as a result of increased transaction volumes at EasyPay, the growing utilization of the Company’s UEPS system in Iraq and the acquisition of MediKredit. Operating margin decreased to 53% from 60% during 3Q 2010 primarily due to additional intangible asset amortization related to the acquisition of MediKredit, lower margins in the Company’s MediKredit operation compared with the Company’s transaction-based activities and ad hoc hardware maintenance charges at Easypay, which was partially offset by increased transaction fees from the utilization of the Company’s UEPS system in Iraq. Excluding amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, 3Q 2010 segment operating margin was 55% compared with 61% during 3Q 2009.

     Smart card accounts

Smart card account revenue was $8.0 million, up 19% compared with 3Q 2009 in USD and 10% lower on a constant currency basis. Operating margin for the segment remained consistent at 45% for 3Q 2010 and 3Q 2009.

     Financial services

Financial services revenue was $1.1 million, down 15% compared with 3Q 2009 in USD and 36% on a constant currency basis, principally due to the divestiture of the Company’s traditional microlending business in 3Q 2009. However, operating margin for this segment, adjusted for the loss related to the sale in 3Q 2009, improved significantly to 72% from 35% in 3Q 2009 as a result of the sale of this low-margin business, and higher profitability from the Company’s underlying UEPS-based lending activities.


     Hardware, software and related technology sales

Hardware, software and related technology sales revenue was $12.3 million, up 4% compared with 3Q 2009 in USD and down 21% on a constant currency basis. The decrease in revenue and operating income was primarily due to lower revenues at Net1 UAT and lower ad hoc hardware sales in 2010 as compared with the prior year when the Company recorded revenue from sales under its Ghana contract, which was offset marginally by increased hardware sales to Iraq. As a result, operating margin for this segment decreased to (15)% from (12)% in 3Q 2009. Excluding amortization of all intangibles, segment operating margin was 5% compared to 12% during 3Q 2009.

     Cash flow and liquidity

At March 31, 2010, the Company had cash and equivalents of $184 million, down from $221 million at June 30, 2009. The decrease was primarily attributable to the repurchase of the Company’s common stock from Brait S.A.’s investment affiliates. For 3Q 2010, the Company generated operating cash flow of $31.7 million compared to $5.1 million in 3Q 2009. The increase in operating cash flow results mainly from the removal of the requirement to pre-fund social welfare grant payments in 4Q 2009. Capital expenditures for 3Q 2010 and 2009 were $1.0 million and $0.4 million, respectively. Capital expenditures for each of F2010 and F2009 were approximately $2.3 million and $3.7 million. For F2010, the Company generated operating cash flow of $82.4 million compared to $18.0 million in F2009. During 3Q 2010 the Company did not repurchase any shares out of the $50 million authorization approved in February 2010.

Share repurchase authorization

On May 5, 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized an increase in the Company’s share repurchase program by an additional $50 million, resulting in a repurchase program of up to $100 million of the Company’s common stock. The authorization does not have an expiration date.

The share repurchase authorization will be used at management’s discretion, subject to limitations imposed by SEC Rule 10b-18 and other legal requirements and subject to price and other internal limitations established by the Board. Repurchases will be funded from the Company’s available cash. Share repurchases may be made through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or both. There can be no assurance that the Company will purchase any shares or any particular number of shares.

The authorization may be suspended, terminated or modified at any time for any reason, including market conditions, the cost of repurchasing shares, liquidity and other factors that management deems appropriate.

FIHRST purchase

On March 31 2010, the Company acquired the FIHRST business and related software for ZAR 70 million (approximately $9 million) in cash. FIHRST offers a third party payroll payments solution to South African companies, representing approximately 700,000 employees with a transaction volume of approximately R40 billion per annum.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

US securities laws require that when Net1 publish any non-GAAP measures, it disclose the reason for using the non-GAAP measure and provide reconciliation to the directly comparable GAAP measure. The presentation of fundamental net income and fundamental earnings per share and headline earnings per share are non-GAAP measures.

     Fundamental net income and fundamental earnings per share

Under GAAP, the Company is required to fair value all intangible assets on the date of the acquisition and amortize these intangible assets over their expected useful lives. In addition, under GAAP, the Company is required to measure the fair value of options and other stock-based awards, and recognize a stock-based compensation charge over the requisite service period. The Company’s GAAP net income and earnings per share for the three and nine months March 31, 2010 and 2009, include amortization of intangibles and stock-based compensation. In addition, in 2010, transaction-related costs are included and in 2009, JSE listing costs, a bank facility fee, goodwill impairment and a foreign exchange gain, net of tax, related to a short-term investment are included. Finally, the effect of the change in the fully distributed tax rate from 35.45% to 34.55% in July 2008 was included in net income and earnings per share for the nine months ended March 31, 2009. The Company excludes all of the above-mentioned amounts when calculating fundamental net income and earnings per share, because management believes that these adjustments enhance its own evaluation, as well as an investor’s understanding, of the Company’s financial performance. Attachment B presents the reconciliation between GAAP and fundamental net income and earnings per share.


     Headline earnings per share (“HEPS”)

The inclusion of HEPS in this press release is a requirement of the Company’s listing on the JSE. HEPS basic and diluted is calculated using net income which has been determined based on GAAP. Accordingly, this may differ to the headline earnings per share calculation of other companies listed on the JSE as these companies may report their financial results under a different financial reporting framework, including but not limited to, International Financial Reporting Standards. HEPS basic and diluted is calculated as GAAP net income adjusted for the loss (profit) on sale of property, plant and equipment, net of related tax effects. Attachment C presents the reconciliation between the Company’s net income used to calculate earnings per share basic and diluted and HEPS basic and diluted.

Conference Call

Net1 will host a conference call to review third quarter results on May 7, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the call, dial 1-800-860-2442 (U.S. only), 1-866-605-3852 (Canada only), 0-800-917-7042 (U.K. only) or 0-800-200-648 (South Africa only) five minutes prior to the start of the call. Callers should request “Net1 call” upon dial-in. The call will also be webcast on the Net1 homepage, www.net1.com. Please click on the webcast link at least 10 minutes prior to the call. A webcast of the call will be available for replay on the Net1 website through May 30, 2010.

About Net1 (www.net1.com)

Net1 provides its universal electronic payment system, or UEPS, as an alternative payment system for the unbanked and under-banked populations of developing economies. Net1’s market-leading system enables the estimated four billion people who generally have limited or no access to a bank account, to enter affordably into electronic transactions with each other, government agencies, employers, merchants and other financial service providers. Net1’s universal electronic payment system, or UEPS, uses smart cards that operate in real-time but offline, unlike traditional payment systems offered by major banking institutions that require immediate access through a communications network to a centralized computer. This offline capability means that users of the Net1 system can enter into transactions at any time with other card holders even in the most remote areas so long as a portable offline smart card reader is available. In addition to payments and purchases, UEPS can be used for banking, healthcare management, international money transfers, voting and identification.

Net1 also focuses on the development and provision of secure transaction technology, solutions and services and offers transaction processing, financial and clinical risk management solutions to both funders and providers of healthcare. Its core competencies around secure online transaction processing, cryptography and integrated circuit card (chip/smartcard) technologies are principally applied to electronic commerce transactions in the telecommunications, banking, retail, petroleum and utilities market sectors.

Net1 has a primary listing on the Nasdaq and a secondary listing on the JSE Limited.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. A discussion of various factors that cause the Company’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements are included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise any of these statements to reflect future circumstances or the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Investor Relations Contact:
Dhruv Chopra
Vice President of Investor Relations
Phone: +1-212-626-6675
Email: dchopra@net1.com


NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

    Three months ended     Nine months ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
    (In thousands, except per share data)     (In thousands, except per share data)  
                         
REVENUE $  72,291   $  55,878   $  211,669   $  185,201  
                         
EXPENSE                        
                         
     Cost of goods sold, IT processing,
            servicing and support
  17,910     15,225     55,652     51,636  
                         
     Selling, general and administration   22,381     14,772     58,987     48,081  
                         
     Depreciation and amortization   5,141     4,266     14,384     11,950  
                         
LOSS ON SALE OF MICROLENDING BUSINESS   -     742     -     742  
                         
IMPAIRMENT OF GOODWILL   -     -     -     1,836  
                         
OPERATING INCOME   26,859     20,873     82,646     70,956  
                         
FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAIN RELATED TO
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
 
-
   
-
   
-
   
26,657
 
                         
INTEREST INCOME, net   2,206     2,125     6,470     7,590  
                         
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES   29,065     22,998     89,116     105,203  
                         
INCOME TAX EXPENSE   10,441     8,543     32,964     35,444  
                         
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE LOSS FROM EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS   18,624     14,455     56,152     69,759  
                         
LOSS FROM EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS   (44 )   (261 )   (425 )   (797 )
                         
NET INCOME   18,580     14,194     55,727     68,962  
                         
(ADD) LESS: NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST   (192 )   (185 )   (270 )   577  
                         
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NET1 $  18,772   $  14, 379   $  55,997   $  68,385  
                         
Net income per share, in cents                        
     Basic earnings attributable to Net1 shareholders   41.4     25.8     120.3     120.1  
     Diluted earnings attributable to Net1 shareholders   41.1     25.8     119.8     119.7  


NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

    Unaudited     (A)  
    March 31,     June 30,  
    2010     2009  
    (In thousands, except share data)  
ASSETS            
CURRENT ASSETS            
             Cash and cash equivalents $  184,341   $  220,786  
             Pre-funded social welfare grants receivable   4,752     4,930  
             Accounts receivable, net of allowances of – March: $475; June: $395   46,822     42,475  
             Finance loans receivable, net of allowances of – March: $245; June: $226   4,575     2,563  
             Deferred expenditure on smart cards   13     8  
             Inventory   5,195     7,250  
             Deferred income taxes   12,491     12,282  
                 Total current assets before funds held for clients   258,189     290,294  
                     Funds held for clients   3,304     -  
                          Total current assets   261,493     290,294  
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS, including available for sale securities   6,896     7,147  
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET OF ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION OF – March: $37,666; June: $28,169   8,269     7,376  
EQUITY-ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS   2,158     2,583  
GOODWILL   119,418     116,197  
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET OF ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION OF –
March: $32,281; June: $31,150
 
78,278
   
75,890
 
TOTAL ASSETS   476,512     499,487  
LIABILITIES            
CURRENT LIABILITIES            
             Accounts payable   6,594     5,481  
             Other payables   77,422     61,454  
             Income taxes payable   15,136     10,874  
               Total current liabilities before client fund obligations   99,152     77,809  
                     Client fund obligations   3,304     -  
                          Total current liabilities   102,456     77,809  
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES   50,220     41,737  
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES, including non-controlling interest loans   5,274     4,185  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES   -     -  
TOTAL LIABILITIES   157,950     123,731  
EQUITY            
             NET1 EQUITY:            
                       COMMON STOCK            
                               Authorized: 200,000,000 with $0.001 par value; 
                               Issued and outstanding shares, net of treasury -
                               March: 45,378,397; 
                               June: 54,506,487
 

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                       ADDITIONAL PAID-IN-CAPITAL   132,133     126,914  
                       TREASURY SHARES, AT COST: March: 13,149,042; June: 3,927,516   (173,671 )   (48,637 )
                       ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS   (51,496 )   (58,472 )
                       RETAINED EARNINGS   409,350     353,353  
                               TOTAL NET1 EQUITY   316,375     373,217  
             NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST   2,187     2,539  
TOTAL EQUITY   318,562     375,756  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $  476,512   $  499,487  
             (A) – Derived from audited financial statements            


NET 1 UEPS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

    Three months ended     Nine months ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
    (In thousands)     (In thousands)  
                         
Cash flows from operating activities                        
Net income $  18,580     14,194   $  55,727   $  68,962  
Depreciation and amortization   5,141     4,266     14,384     11,950  
Impairment of goodwill   -     -     -     1,836  
Loss from equity-accounted investments   44     261     425     797  
Fair value adjustments   183     487     12     (1,957 )
Unrealized foreign exchange gain related to short-term investment   -     -     -     (1,015 )
Interest payable   74     105     229     336  
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment   29     9     31     9  
Loss on sale of microlending business   -     742     -     742  
Stock-based compensation charge   1,400     1,317     4,254     3,868  
Facility fee amortized   -     -     -     1,100  
(Increase) Decrease in accounts receivable, pre-funded social welfare grants receivable and finance loans receivable  

(3,314
)  

(17,329
)  

2,736
   

(55,120
)
Decrease (Increase) in deferred expenditure on smart cards   55     84     (5 )   57  
(Increase) Decrease in inventory   (221 )   (1,538 )   2,465     (1,244 )
Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable and other payables   1,325     2,215     (8,017 )   (15,374 )
Increase in taxes payable   7,343     475     7,027     4,659  
Increase (Decrease) in deferred taxes   1,070     (182 )   3,181     (1,601 )
     Net cash provided by operating activities   31,709     5,106     82,449     18,005  
                         
Cash flows from investing activities                        
Capital expenditures   (984 )   (413 )   (2,310 )   (3,696 )
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment   62     1     124     3  
Acquisition of MediKredit, net of cash acquired   (981 )   -     (981 )   -  
Acquisition of available for sale security   -     (3,422 )   -     (3,422 )
Acquisition of Net1 UAT, net of cash acquired   -     (1,906 )   -     (97,992 )
Acquisition of shares in equity-accounted investments   -     (150 )   -     (450 )
Net change in funds held for clients   280     -     280     -  
     Net cash used in investing activities   (1,623 )   (5,890 )   (2,887 )   (105,557 )
                         
Cash flows from financing activities                        
Proceeds from issue of share capital, net of share issue expenses   -     -     720     155  
Treasury stock acquired   -     -     (126,304 )   (24,752 )
Proceeds from short-term loan facility   -     -     -     110,000  
Repayment of short-term loan facility   -     -     -     (110,000 )
Payment of facility fee   -     -     -     (1,100 )
Repayment of non-controlling interest loan   -     -     (137 )   -  
Net change in client funds obligations   (280 )   -     (280 )   -  
Proceeds from bank overdrafts   -     2,401     -     2,496  
Repayment of loans   -     (2,252 )   -     (2,252 )
     Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (280 )   149     (126,001 )   (25,453 )
                         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   1,664     (2,996 )   9,994     (38,445 )
                         
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   31,470     (3,631 )   (36,445 )   (151,450 )
                         
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period   152,871     124,656     220,786     272,475  
                         
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period $  184,341     121,025   $  184,341   $  121,025  


Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.

Attachment A

Operating segment revenue, operating income and operating margin:

Three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 and December 31, 2009

                                  Change – constant  
                      Change - actual     exchange rate(1)  
                      Q3 ‘10     Q3 ‘10     Q3 ‘10     Q3 ‘10  
                    vs     vs     vs     vs  
Key segmental data, in ’000, except margins   Q3 ‘10     Q3 ‘09     Q2 ‘10     Q3 ‘09     Q2 ‘10     Q3 ‘09     Q2 ‘10  
   Revenue:                                          
       Transaction-based activities $ 50,854   $ 35,995   $ 45,415     41%     12%     7%     12%  
       Smart card accounts   7,956     6,676   $ 8,137     19%     (2)%   (10)%     (2)%
       Financial services   1,149     1,357   $ 858     (15)%     34%     (36)%     34%  
       Hardware, software and related
          technology sales
  12,332     11,850     19,454     4%     (37)%   (21)%   (37)%  
             Total consolidated revenue $ 72,291   $ 55,878   $ 73,864     29%     (2)%   (2)%   (2)%  
                                           
   Consolidated operating income (loss):                        
       Transaction-based activities $ 26,837   $ 21,638   $ 26,733     24%     0%     (6)%   1%  
       Smart card accounts   3,616     3,034     3,699     19%     (2)%   (10)%     (2)%  
       Financial services   831     (261 )   546     (418)%   52%     (341)%     52%  
       Hardware, software and related 
       technology sales
  (1,798 )   (1,398 )   1,660     29%     (208)%     (3)%   (208)%  
       Corporate/ Eliminations   (2,627 )   (2,140 )   (3,219 )   23%     (18)%     (7)%     (18)%  
             Total operating income $ 26,859   $ 20,873   $ 29,419     29%     (9)%   (3)%   (9)%
                                           
Operating income margin (%)                        
       Transaction-based activities   53%     60%     59%                          
       Smart card accounts   45%     45%     45%                          
       Financial services   72%     (19)%   64%                          
       Hardware, software and related 
       technology sales
  (15)%     (12)%   9%                  
       Overall operating margin   37%     37%     40%                          

(1) – This information shows what the change in these items would have been if the USD/ ZAR exchange rate that prevailed during the third quarter of fiscal 2010 also prevailed during the third quarter of fiscal 2009 and the second quarter of fiscal 2010.


Nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009

                      Change –  
                      constant  
                Change -     exchange  
                actual     rate(1)  
                Q3 ‘10     Q3 ‘10  
              vs     vs  
Key segmental data, in ’000, except margins   Q3 ‘10     Q3 ‘09     Q3 ‘09     Q3 ‘09  
   Revenue:                        
       Transaction-based activities $ 141,247   $ 109,159     29%     9%  
       Smart card accounts $ 24,167     21,957     10%     (8)%  
       Financial services $ 2,799     4,571     (39)%   (49)%  
       Hardware, software and related technology sales $ 43,456     49,514     (12)%   (26)%  
             Total consolidated revenue $ 211,669   $ 185,201     14%     (4)%  
                         
   Consolidated operating income (loss):                        
       Transaction-based activities $ 80,238   $ 60,929     32%     11%  
       Smart card accounts   10,985     9,979     10%     (8)%  
       Financial services   1,908     (1,504 )   (227)%   (206)%
       Hardware, software and related technology sales   (1,851 )   8,229     (122)%   (119)%  
       Corporate/ Eliminations   (8,634 )   (6,677 )   29%     9%  
             Total operating income $ 82,646   $ 70,956     16%     (2)%  
                         
Operating income margin (%)                        
       Transaction-based activities   57%     56%              
       Smart card accounts   45%     45%              
       Financial services   68%     (33)%              
       Hardware, software and related technology sales   (4)%   17%          
       Overall operating margin   39%     38%              

(1) – This information shows what the change in these items would have been if the USD/ ZAR exchange rate that prevailed during year to date fiscal 2010 also prevailed during year to date fiscal 2009.


Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.

Attachment B

Reconciliation of GAAP net income to fundamental net income:

Three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009

    Net Income     EPS, basic     Net income     EPS, basic  
    (USD’000)     (USD cents)     (ZAR’000)     (ZAR cents)  
    2010     2009     2010     2009     2010     2009     2010     2009  
                                                 
GAAP   18,772     14,379     41     26     141,431     143,241     312     257  
                                                 
Amortization of intangible assets(1)   2,733     2,301                 20,595     22,923              
           Customer relationships   3,192     2,454                 24,053     24,446              
           Software and unpatented 
              technology
  430     667                 3,239     6,642              
           Trademarks   90     68                 679     679              
           Database   67     -                 507     -              
           Deferred tax benefit   (1,046 )   (888 )               (7,883 )   (8,844 )            
Stock-based charge   1,401     1,317                 10,555     13,120              
Loss on sale of Moneyline.   -     742                 -     7,392              
Acquisition-related costs   283     -                 2,135     -              
Fundamental   23,189     18,739     51     34     174,716     186,676     385     335  

(1) Amortization of Prism, EasyPay, RMT, MediKredit and BGS intangibles, net of deferred tax benefit.
(2) Includes stock-based compensation charges related to options and non-vested stock awards.


Nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009

    Net Income     EPS, basic     Net income     EPS, basic  
    (USD’000)     (USD cents)     (ZAR’000)     (ZAR cents)  
    2010     2009     2010     2009     2010     2009     2010   2009    
                                                 
GAAP   55,997     68,385     120     120     426,961     621,137     918      1,091   
                                                 
Amortization of intangible assets(1)   7,694     6,068             58,658     55,111        
           Customer relationships   9,775     6,070                 74,526     55,130            
           Software and unpatented 
           technology
 
425
   
2,194
   
   
   
3,239
   
19,926
   
   
           Trademarks   267     224                 2,036     2,036            
           Database   66                       507                  
           Deferred tax benefit   (2,839 )   (2,420 )               (21,650 )   (21,981 )          
Stock-based charge(2)   4,254     3,868                 32,435     35,133            
JSE listing costs   -     495                 -     4,496            
Facility fee   -     1,100                 -     9,991            
Foreign exchange gain related
to a short-term investment, net
of tax of $9,210
 

-
   

(17,447
)  

   

   

-
   

(158,469
)  

 

 
Impairment of goodwill   -     1,836                 -     16,676            
Change in tax rate   -     (3,458 )               -     (31,409 )          
Loss on sale of Moneyline.   -     742                 -     6,740            
Acquisition-related costs   382     -                 2,911     -            
     Fundamental   68,327     61,589     147     108     520,965     559,406     1,120    983  

(1) Amortization of Prism, EasyPay, RMT, MediKredit and BGS intangibles, net of deferred tax benefit.
(2) Includes stock-based compensation charges related to options and non-vested stock awards.


Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.

Attachment C

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

Three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009

    2010     2009  
             
Net income (USD’000)   18,772     14,379  
Adjustments:            
   Loss on sale of Moneyline   -     742  
   Loss (Profit) on sale of property, plant and equipment (USD’000)   29     9  
   Tax effects on above (USD’000)   (10 )   (3 )
             
Net income used to calculate headline earnings (USD’000)   18,791     15,127  
             
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate net income per share
basic earnings and headline earnings per share basic earnings (‘000)
 
45,378
   
55,673
 
             
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate net income per share
diluted earnings and headline earnings per share diluted earnings (‘000)
 
45,643
   
55,798
 
             
Headline earnings per share:            
   Basic earnings – common stock and linked units, in US cents   41     27  
   Diluted earnings – common stock and linked units, in US cents   41     27  
             
Nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009            
    2010     2009  
             
Net income (USD’000)   55,997     68,385  
Adjustments:            
   Impairment of goodwill   -     1,836  
   Loss on sale of Moneyline   -     742  
   Loss (Profit) on sale of property, plant and equipment (USD’000)   31     9  
   Tax effects on above (USD’000)   (11 )   (3 )
             
Net income used to calculate headline earnings (USD’000)   56,017     70,969  
             
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate net income per share
basic earnings and headline earnings per share basic earnings (‘000)
 
46,532
   
56,933
 
             
Weighted average number of shares used to calculate net income per share
diluted earnings and headline earnings per share diluted earnings (‘000)
 
46,725
   
57,126
 
             
Headline earnings per share:            
   Basic earnings – common stock and linked units, in US cents   120     125  
   Diluted earnings – common stock and linked units, in US cents   120     124  


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