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MiX Telematics announces financial results for fourth quarter and preliminary results for full fiscal year 2019
MiX Telematics Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number: 1995/013858/06)
JSE share code: MIX
NYSE code: MIXT
ISIN: ZAE000125316
("MiX Telematics" or "the Company" or "the Group")
MiX Telematics announces financial results for fourth quarter and preliminary results for
full fiscal year 2019
An explanation of non-IFRS measures used in this press release is set out in the Non-IFRS financial measures section
of this press release. A reconciliation of these non-IFRS measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measures is
provided in the financial tables that accompany this release.
References in this announcement to "R" are to South African Rand and references to "U.S. Dollars" and "$" are to
United States Dollars. Unless otherwise stated MiX Telematics has translated U.S. Dollar amounts from South African
Rand at an exchange rate of R14.4789 per $1.00, which was the R/$ exchange rate reported by Oanda.com as at
March 31, 2019.
Highlights:
Fiscal year 2019:
- Subscription revenue of R1,693 million ($116.9 million), up 16.3% year over year on a constant
currency basis
- Net subscriber additions of 73,600, compared to 54,800 additions in fiscal 2018
- Adjusted EBITDA of R603 million ($41.6 million), up 36% year over year and ahead of guidance
- Adjusted EBITDA margin of 30.5%, up 470 basis points year over year
- Diluted adjusted earnings per share of 44 South African cents, or 75 U.S. cents per diluted ADS, up 63% year
over year
- Net cash from operating activities of R464 million ($32.0 million)
- Free cash flow of R177.4 million ($12.3 million), up from R14.9 million ($1.0 million) in fiscal 2018
Fourth quarter fiscal 2019:
- Subscription revenue of R444 million ($30.7 million), up 13.1% year over year on a constant
currency basis
- Net subscriber additions of 14,400 bringing the total base to over 750,000, up 11% year over year
- Adjusted EBITDA of R168 million ($11.6 million), up 29% year over year
- Adjusted EBITDA margin of 33.0%, up 430 basis points year over year
- Diluted adjusted earnings per share of 14 South African cents, or 24 U.S. cents per diluted ADS, up
40% year over year
- Net cash from operating activities of R129 million ($8.9 million)
- Free cash flow of R80 million ($5.5 million), up from R58 million ($4.0 million) compared to the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2018
Midrand, South Africa, May 14, 2019 - MiX Telematics Limited (NYSE: MIXT, JSE: MIX), a leading global provider of
fleet and mobile asset management solutions delivered as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), today announced financial
results for its fourth quarter and for its full fiscal year 2019, which ended March 31, 2019.
"Our fourth quarter marked a solid continuation of trends we have experienced throughout the year. The strong
performance was driven by the continued growth in our premium fleet subscriptions globally, improvements in ARPU
and ongoing operating leverage in the business," said Stefan Joselowitz, Chief Executive Officer of MiX Telematics.
"During fiscal 2019, we upwardly revised our long-term adjusted EBITDA margin target to 35% plus, as we expanded our
margins by almost 500 basis points to 30.5% and generated record positive free cash flow of R177 million. We remain
confident in our ability to achieve our long-term goals given our strong pipeline and ability to further enhance
margin accretion across the business."
Financial performance for the three months ended March 31, 2019
Subscription revenue: Subscription revenue was R443.8 million ($30.7 million), an increase of 18.8% compared with
R373.6 million ($25.8 million) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. Subscription revenue increased by 13.1% on a
constant currency basis, year over year. Subscription revenue benefited from an increase of 73,600 subscribers from
April 2018 to March 2019, representing an increase in the subscriber base of 10.9% during that period. Subscription
revenue also benefited from higher average revenue per user.
Total revenue: Total revenue was R507.9 million ($35.1 million), an increase of 12.0% compared to R453.5 million
($31.3 million) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. Total revenue increased by 6.3% on a constant currency basis,
year over year. Hardware and other revenue was R64.1 million ($4.4 million), a decrease of 19.8%, compared to
R79.9 million ($5.5 million) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018.
Gross margin: Gross profit was R339.8 million ($23.5 million), compared to R296.0 million ($20.4 million) for the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. Gross profit margin was 66.9%, compared to 65.3% for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018.
Operating margin: Operating profit was R97.8 million ($6.8 million), compared to R73.8 million ($5.1 million) for the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. Operating margin was 19.3%, compared to 16.3% for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018.
In addition to the gross margin improvement above, the margin expansion was also attributable to improved economies
of scale and ongoing cost management initiatives. Operating expenses of R242.3 million ($16.7 million) increased by
R18.6 million ($1.3 million), or 8.3%, compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. Operating expenses represented
47.7% of revenue compared to 49.3% of revenue in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018.
Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA, a non-IFRS measure, was R167.6 million ($11.6 million), compared to R130.2 million
($9.0 million) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. Adjusted EBITDA margin, a non-IFRS measure, for the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2019 was 33.0%, compared to 28.7% for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018.
Profit for the period and earnings per share: Profit for the period was R77.0 million ($5.3 million), compared to
R64.3 million ($4.4 million) in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. Profit for the period included a net foreign exchange
loss of R0.1 million ($0.01 million) before tax. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, profit for the period
included a net foreign exchange loss of R1.2 million ($0.1 million).
Earnings per diluted ordinary share were 13 South African cents, compared to 11 South African cents in the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2018. For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, the calculation was based on diluted weighted average
ordinary shares in issue of 580.1 million compared to 580.8 million diluted weighted average ordinary shares in issue
during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018.
The Group's effective tax rate was 22.1%, compared to 13.7% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. Ignoring the impact
of net foreign exchange gains and losses net of tax and share based compensation costs related to Performance Share
Awards net of tax, the tax rate which was used in determining adjusted earnings below, was 20.4% compared to 26.9% in
the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, the Group recognized deferred tax assets of R3.6 million ($0.3 million) in
respect of a portion of the available tax losses in the Americas, Brazil and Europe segments. These tax losses were
incurred in prior years. An ongoing improvement in these regions' results has resulted in these deferred tax assets
being recognized in respect of the future utilization of the historical tax loss considered probable at period end.
The recognition of these deferred tax assets reduced the Group's effective tax rate in the quarter by 3.6%.
On a U.S. Dollar basis, using the March 31, 2019 exchange rate of R14.4789 per U.S. Dollar, and a ratio of 25 ordinary
shares to one American Depositary Share ("ADS"), profit for the period was $5.3 million, or 23 U.S. cents per diluted
ADS compared to $4.4 million, or 19 U.S. cents per diluted ADS in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018.
Adjusted earnings for the period and adjusted earnings per share: Adjusted earnings for the period, a non-IFRS
measure, was R81.0 million ($5.6 million) compared to R55.3 million ($3.8 million) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018.
Adjusted earnings per diluted ordinary share, also a non-IFRS measure, were 14 South African cents, compared to 10 South
African cents in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018.
On a U.S. Dollar basis, using the March 31, 2019 exchange rate of R14.4789 per U.S. Dollar, and a ratio of 25 ordinary
shares to one ADS, the adjusted profit for the period was $5.6 million, or 24 U.S. cents per diluted ADS, compared to
$3.8 million, or 16 U.S. cents per diluted ADS in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018.
Statement of Financial Position and Cash Flow: At March 31, 2019, the Group had R353.2 million ($24.4 million) of net
cash and cash equivalents, compared to R290.5 million ($20.1 million) at March 31, 2018.
The Group generated R129.4 million ($8.9 million) in net cash from operating activities for the three months ended
March 31, 2019 and invested R49.6 million ($3.4 million) in capital expenditures during the quarter (including investments
in in-vehicle devices of R24.6 million or $1.7 million), leading to free cash flow, a non-IFRS measure, of R79.8 million
($5.5 million) compared to free cash flow of R57.9 million ($4.0 million) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. The
Group utilized R18.0 million ($1.2 million) in financing activities, compared to R8.9 million ($0.6 million) utilized
during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. The cash utilized in financing activities during the fourth quarter of fiscal
2019 mainly consisted of dividends paid of R16.8 million ($1.2 million) and the payment of lease liabilities of
R1.1 million ($0.1 million). The cash utilized in financing activities during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018
mainly consisted of dividends paid of R14.1 million ($1.0 million) offset by proceeds from the issuance of shares
in respect of employee share options of R5.2 million ($0.4 million).
Financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019
Subscription revenue: Subscription revenue increased to R1,693.2 million ($116.9 million), an increase of 18.0%
compared to R1,434.6 million ($99.1 million) for fiscal 2018. On a constant currency basis, subscription revenue increased
by 16.3%. Subscription revenue benefited from an increase of 73,600 subscribers from April 2018 to March 2019, representing
an increase in subscribers of 10.9% during fiscal 2019. Subscription revenue also benefited from a higher average
revenue per user.
Total revenue: Total revenue for fiscal 2019 was R1,975.9 million ($136.5 million), an increase of 15.4% compared
to R1,712.5 million ($118.3 million) for fiscal 2018. On a constant currency basis, total revenue increased
by 13.5%. Hardware and other revenue was R282.6 million ($19.5 million), compared to R277.9 million ($19.2 million)
for fiscal 2018.
Gross margin: Gross profit was R1,320.0 million ($91.2 million), an increase of 17.3% compared to R1,125.5 million
($77.7 million) for fiscal 2018. Gross profit margin was 66.8%, compared to 65.7% for fiscal 2018.
Operating margin: Operating profit was R338.9 million ($23.4 million), compared to R215.0 million ($14.8 million) in
fiscal 2018. The operating margin was 17.2%, compared to the 12.6% in fiscal 2018. The margin expansion was attributable
primarily to the revenue growth leveraging the Group's fixed overheads, and ongoing cost management initiatives.
Operating expenses represented 49.7% of revenue compared to 53.4% of revenue in fiscal 2018.
Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA was R602.8 million ($41.6 million), compared to R441.9 million ($30.5 million) for
fiscal 2018. The Adjusted EBITDA margin for fiscal 2019 was 30.5%, compared to 25.8% in fiscal 2018.
Profit for the year and earnings per share: Profit for fiscal 2019 was R202.3 million ($14.0 million), compared to
R181.2 million ($12.5 million) in fiscal 2018. Profit for the year included a net foreign exchange gain of R0.4 million
($0.03 million) before tax. During fiscal 2018, a net foreign exchange loss of R5.1 million ($0.4 million) was recognized.
Earnings per diluted ordinary share were 35 South African cents, compared to 32 South African cents in fiscal 2018.
For fiscal 2019, the calculation was based on diluted weighted average ordinary shares in issue of 583.6 million, compared
to 574.0 million diluted weighted average ordinary shares in issue during fiscal 2018.
The Group's effective tax rate was 40.5%, compared to 15.7% for fiscal 2018. Ignoring the impact of net foreign
exchange gains and losses net of tax and share based compensation costs related to Performance Share Awards net of tax,
the effective tax rate, which was used in calculating adjusted earnings, was 26.3% compared to 28.7% in fiscal 2018.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 the Group recognized deferred tax assets of R3.6 million ($0.3 million) in
respect of a portion of the available tax losses in the Americas, Brazil and Europe segments. These tax losses were
incurred in prior years. An ongoing improvement in these regions' results has resulted in these deferred tax assets
being recognized in respect of the future utilization of the historical tax loss considered probable at period end.
The recognition of these deferred tax assets reduced the Group's effective tax rate for the year by 1.1%.
Adjusted earnings for the year and adjusted earnings per share: Adjusted earnings for fiscal 2019, a non-IFRS measure,
was R254.4 million ($17.6 million), compared to R156.8 million ($10.8 million) in fiscal 2018. Adjusted earnings per
diluted ordinary share, also a non-IFRS measure, were 44 South African cents, compared to 27 South African cents for
fiscal 2018.
On a U.S. Dollar basis, using the March 31, 2019 exchange rate of R14.4789 per U.S. Dollar, and a ratio of 25 ordinary
shares to one ADS, adjusted earnings were $17.6 million, or 75 U.S. cents per diluted ADS, compared to $10.8 million,
or 47 U.S. cents per diluted ADS in fiscal 2018.
Statement of Financial Position and Cash Flow: The Group generated R463.8 million ($32.0 million) in net cash from
operating activities for fiscal 2019 and invested R286.5 million ($19.8 million) in capital expenditures during the
year (including investments in in-vehicle devices of R191.6 million or $13.2 million), leading to free cash flow of
R177.4 million ($12.3 million), compared to free cash flow of R14.9 million ($1.0 million) for fiscal 2018. Capital
expenditures in fiscal 2018 were R338.3 million ($23.4 million) and included in-vehicle devices of R229.8 million
($15.9 million).
The Group utilized R138.7 million ($9.6 million) in financing activities, compared to R62.5 million ($4.3 million)
utilized during fiscal 2018. The cash utilized in financing activities in fiscal 2019 mainly consisted of the repurchase
of 9.2 million ordinary shares, which resulted in a cash outflow of R73.5 million ($5.1 million), dividends paid of
R67.5 million ($4.7 million) and the repayment of lease liabilities of R11.4 million ($0.8 million), offset by proceeds
from issuance of shares in respect of employee share options of R13.8 million ($1.0 million). The cash utilized in
financing activities in fiscal 2018 included the repurchase of 5.0 million ordinary shares, which resulted in a cash
outflow of R18.7 million ($1.3 million) and dividends paid of R53.2 million ($3.7 million).
Segment commentary for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019
The segment results below are presented on an integral margin basis. In respect of revenue, this method of measurement
entails reviewing the segmental results based on external revenue only. In respect of Adjusted EBITDA (the non-IFRS
profit measure identified by the Group), the margin generated by our Central Services Organization ("CSO"), net of any
unrealized inter-company profit, is allocated to the geographic region where the external revenue is recorded by our
Regional Sales Offices ("RSOs").
CSO continues as a central services organization that wholesales our products and services to our RSOs who, in turn,
interface with our end-customers and distributors. CSO is also responsible for the development of our hardware and
software platforms and provides common marketing, product management, technical and distribution support to each of
our other operating segments. CSO's operating expenses are not allocated to each RSO.
Each RSO's results reflect the external revenue earned, as well as the Adjusted EBITDA earned (or loss incurred) by
each operating segment before the CSO and corporate cost allocations.
Subscription Total Adjusted Adjusted Adjusted
Revenue Revenue EBITDA EBITDA EBITDA
Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal % change Margin
2019 2019 2019 on prior Fiscal
Segment R'000 R'000 R'000 year 2019
Africa 969,377 1,044,406 484,497 9.9% 46.4%
Subscription revenue increased by 11.1% in the segment as a result of a 10.4% increase
in subscribers since April 1, 2018. Total revenue increased by 9.1%. The region reported
an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 46.4% (up from the 46.0% Adjusted EBITDA margin reported
in fiscal 2018).
Americas 292,577 328,963 152,575 92.8% 46.4%
Subscription revenue growth on a constant currency basis was 41.9%. Subscribers increased
by 15.7% since April 1, 2018. Subscription revenue continued to receive assistance from
the market's ongoing preference for bundled deals across new and existing customers.
Total revenue improved by 36.6% on a constant currency basis as hardware and other
revenues increased by 11.2%. The region reported an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 46.4%
(up from the 34.8% Adjusted EBITDA margin reported in fiscal 2018). Americas is
currently the fastest growing geographical region both at a subscription revenue
and Adjusted EBITDA level.
Middle East and 226,020 323,494 145,887 36.6% 45.1%
Australasia Subscription revenue increased by 9.6% on a constant currency basis. Subscribers increased
by 8.1% since April 1, 2018. Total revenue in constant currency improved by 13.0% as
hardware revenues were higher than in fiscal 2018. The region reported an Adjusted
EBITDA margin of 45.1% (up from the 38.3% Adjusted EBITDA margin reported in fiscal 2018).
Europe 140,539 209,757 67,796 3.8% 32.3%
Subscription revenue growth on a constant currency basis was 16.4%. However, total revenue
only increased by 3.6% on a constant currency basis due to lower hardware revenues compared
to fiscal 2018. Subscribers increased by 9.0% since April 1, 2018. The region reported an
Adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.3% (down from the 33.8% Adjusted EBITDA margin reported in
fiscal 2018).
Brazil 63,987 68,408 27,598 64.8% 40.3%
Subscription revenue increased by 40.1% on a constant currency basis. The increase was
due to the market's preference for bundled deals and an increase in subscribers of 28.2%
since April 1, 2018. On a constant currency basis, total revenue increased by 39.6%.
The segment reported Adjusted EBITDA of R27.6 million ($1.9 million) in fiscal 2019,
at an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 40.3% (up from the 30.8% Adjusted EBITDA margin reported
in fiscal 2018).
Central Services 745 835 (156,894) (4.7%) -
Organization CSO is responsible for the development of our hardware and software platforms and provides
common marketing, product management, technical and distribution support to each of our
other operating segments. The negative Adjusted EBITDA reported arises as a result of
operating expenses carried by the segment.
Preliminary financial information
The reviewed but unaudited financial information set forth above is preliminary and subject to potential adjustments.
Adjustments to the consolidated financial statements may be identified when audit work has been finalized for the
Group's year-end audit, which could result in potential differences from this preliminary reviewed but unaudited
condensed financial information. Any changes to the financial information from the completion of the audit will be
announced on SENS.
Business Outlook
MiX Telematics has translated U.S. Dollar amounts in this Business Outlook paragraph from South African Rand at an
exchange rate of R14.3842 per $1.00, which was the R/$ exchange rate reported by Oanda.com as at May 8, 2019.
Based on information as of today, May 14, 2019, the Group is issuing the following financial guidance for the
full 2020 fiscal year:
- Subscription revenue - R1,935 million to R1,955 million ($134.5 million to $135.9 million), which would represent
subscription revenue growth of 14.3% to 15.5% compared to fiscal 2019. On a constant currency basis, this would
represent subscription revenue growth of 12.8% to 14.0%.
- Total revenue - R2,182 million to R2,212 million ($151.7 million to $153.8 million), which would represent revenue
growth of 10.4% to 12.0% compared to fiscal 2019. On a constant currency basis, this would represent revenue growth
of 8.9% to 10.5%.
- Adjusted EBITDA - R680 million to R701 million ($47.3 million to $48.7 million), which would represent Adjusted
EBITDA growth of 12.8% to 16.3% compared to fiscal 2019.
- Adjusted earnings per diluted ordinary share of 45.1 to 50.2 South African cents based on a weighted average of
585 million diluted ordinary shares in issue, and based on an effective tax rate of 28.0%. At a ratio of 25 ordinary
shares to one ADS, this equates to adjusted earnings per diluted ADS of 78.4 to 87.2 U.S. cents.
For the first quarter of fiscal 2020 the Group expects subscription revenue to be in the range of R451 million to
R457 million ($31.4 million to $31.8 million) which would represent subscription revenue growth of 15.5% to 17.1%
compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2019. On a constant currency basis, this would represent subscription revenue
growth of 10.5% to 12.1%.
The key assumptions used in deriving the forecast are as follows:
- Growth in subscription revenue and subscribers are based on expected growth rates related to market conditions and
takes into account growth rates achieved previously.
- Achieving hardware sales according to expectations, as hardware sales are dependent on the volumes of bundled
solutions selected by customers.
- An average forecast exchange rate for the 2020 fiscal year of R14.3000 per $1.00.
The forecast is the responsibility of the Board of Directors and has not been reviewed or reported on by the
Group's external auditors. The Group's policy is to give guidance on a quarterly basis, if necessary, and does
not update guidance between quarters.
The Group provides earnings guidance only on a non-IFRS basis and does not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Ordinary Share guidance to the most directly comparable IFRS
financial measures because of the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary
for such reconciliations, including adjustments that could be made for foreign exchange gains/(losses) and related tax
consequences, restructuring costs, share-based compensation costs, and other charges reflected in the Group's reconciliation
of historic non-IFRS financial measures, the amounts of which, based on past experience, could be material.
The information disclosed in this "Business Outlook" paragraph complies with the disclosure requirements in terms of
paragraph 8.38 of the JSE Listings Requirements which deals with profit forecasts.
Quarterly Reporting Policy in respect of JSE Listings Requirements
Following the listing of the Group's ADSs on the New York Stock Exchange, the Group has adopted a quarterly reporting
policy. As a result of such quarterly reporting the Group is, in terms of paragraph 3.4(b)(ix) of the JSE Listings
Requirements, not required to publish trading statements in terms of paragraph 3.4(b)(i) to (viii) of the JSE Listings
Requirements.
Conference Call Information
MiX Telematics management will also host a conference call and audio webcast at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) and
2:00 p.m. (South African Time) on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 to discuss the Group's financial results and current business
outlook:
- The live webcast of the call will be available at the "Investor Information" page of the Group's website,
http://investor.mixtelematics.com.
- To access the call, dial +1-877-451-6152 (within the United States) or 0 800 983 831 (within South Africa) or
+1-201-389-0879 (outside of the United States). The conference ID is 13689224.
- A replay of this conference call will be available for a limited time at +1-844-512-2921 (within the United States)
or +1-412-317-6671 (within South Africa or outside of the United States). The replay conference ID is 13689224.
- A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time at http://investor.mixtelematics.com.
About MiX Telematics Limited
MiX Telematics is a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions delivered as SaaS to
customers managing over 750,000 assets in approximately 120 countries. The Group's products and services provide enterprise
fleets, small fleets and consumers with solutions for safety, efficiency, risk and security. MiX Telematics was founded in
1996 and has offices in South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uganda, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, Romania,
Thailand and the United Arab Emirates as well as a network of more than 130 fleet partners worldwide. MiX Telematics
shares are publicly traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: MIX) and MiX Telematics American Depositary Shares
are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MIXT). For more information visit www.mixtelematics.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including without limitation, statements concerning our financial guidance for the first
quarter and full year of fiscal 2020, our position to execute on our growth strategy, and our ability to expand our
leadership position. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations,
strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made.
Actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a
variety of risks and factors that are beyond our control including, without limitation, those described under the caption
"Risk Factors" in the Group's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, as updated by other reports that the Group files with or furnishes to the SEC.
The Group assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise.
Non-IFRS financial measures
Adjusted EBITDA
To provide investors with additional information regarding its financial results, the Group has disclosed within this
press release, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-IFRS
financial measures, and they do not represent cash flows from operations for the periods indicated, and should not be
considered an alternative to net income as an indicator of the Group's results of operations, or as an alternative to cash
flows from operations as an indicator of liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as the profit for the period before income
taxes, net finance income/(costs) including foreign exchange gains/(losses), depreciation of property, plant and equipment
including capitalized customer in-vehicle devices and right-of-use assets, amortization of intangible assets including
capitalized in-house development costs and intangible assets identified as part of a business combination, share-based
compensation costs, restructuring costs, profits/(losses) on the disposal or impairments of assets or subsidiaries,
insurance reimbursements relating to impaired assets and certain litigation costs.
The Group has included Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin in this press release because they are key measures
that the Group's management and Board of Directors use to understand and evaluate its core operating performance and
trends; to prepare and approve its annual budget; and to develop short and long-term operational plans. In particular,
the exclusion of certain expenses in calculating Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin can provide a useful measure
for period-to-period comparisons of the Group's core business. Accordingly, the Group believes that Adjusted EBITDA and
Adjusted EBITDA margin provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating its operating
results.
The Group's use of Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider this performance
measure in isolation from or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under IFRS. Some of these
limitations are:
- although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to
be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash capital expenditure requirements for such
replacements or for new capital expenditure requirements;
- Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, the Group's working capital needs;
- Adjusted EBITDA does not consider the potentially dilutive impact of equity-based compensation;
- Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect tax payments or the payment of lease liabilities that may represent a reduction in
cash available to the Group; and
- other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently, which reduces its
usefulness as a comparative measure.
Because of these limitations, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures,
including operating profit, profit for the year and our other results.
Headline Earnings
Headline earnings is a profit measure required for JSE-listed companies and is calculated in accordance with circular
4/2018 issued by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. The profit measure is determined by taking the
profit for the period prior to certain separately identifiable re-measurements of the carrying amount of an asset or
liability that arose after the initial recognition of such asset or liability net of related tax (both current and
deferred) and related non-controlling interest.
Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted Earnings Per Share
Adjusted earnings per share is defined as profit attributable to owners of the parent, MiX Telematics Limited,
excluding net foreign exchange gains/(losses) net of tax and share based compensation costs related to Performance
Share Awards net of tax, divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period.
We have included Adjusted earnings per share in this press release because it provides a useful measure for
period-to-period comparisons of the Group's core business by excluding net foreign exchange gains/(losses) from earnings,
as well as share based compensation costs related to Performance Share Awards. Performance Share Awards were awarded
under the MiX Telematics Long-Term Incentive Plan for the first time in November 2018 and are aimed at incentivising
management to achieve cumulative subscription revenue and Adjusted EBITDA targets for the 2019 and 2020 fiscal years.
Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted earnings per share provides useful information to investors and others in
understanding and evaluating the Group's operating results.
Free cash flow
Free cash flow is determined as net cash generated from operating activities less capital expenditure for investing
activities. We believe that free cash flow provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and
evaluating the Group's cash flows as it provides detail of the amount of cash the Group generates or utilizes after
accounting for all capital expenditures including investments in in-vehicle devices and development expenditure.
Constant currency and U.S. Dollar financial information
Financial information presented in United States Dollars and constant currency financial information presented as part
of the commentary constitute pro-forma financial information under the JSE Listings Requirements. Unless otherwise
stated, MiX Telematics has translated U.S. Dollar amounts from South African Rand at the exchange rate of R14.4789 per
$1.00, which was the R/$ exchange rate reported by Oanda.com as at March 31, 2019.
Constant currency information has been presented to illustrate the impact of changes in currency rates on the Group's
results. The constant currency information has been determined by adjusting the current financial reporting period
results to the prior period average exchange rates, determined as the average of the monthly exchange rates applicable
to the period. The measurement has been performed for each of the Group's currencies, including the U.S. Dollar and
British Pound. The constant currency growth percentage has been calculated by utilizing the constant currency results
compared to the prior period results.
This pro-forma financial information is the responsibility of the Group's Board of Directors and is presented for
illustrative purposes. Because of its nature, the pro-forma financial information may not fairly present MiX Telematics'
financial position, changes in equity, results of operations or cash flows. The pro-forma financial information does not
constitute pro-forma information in accordance with the requirements of Regulation S-X of the SEC or generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States. In addition, the rules and regulations related to the preparation of pro-forma
financial information in other jurisdictions may also vary significantly from the requirements applicable in South
Africa. The pro-forma financial information contained in this results announcement has been reviewed by our auditors,
Deloitte & Touche and their unmodified report thereon is available for inspection at the Company's registered office.
Investor Contact JSE Sponsor
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GROUP FINANCIAL RESULTS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
South African Rand United States Dollar
Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended
March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31,
Figures are in thousands unless 2019 2018 2019 2018
otherwise stated Reviewed Audited Unaudited Unaudited
Revenue 1,975,863 1,712,482 136,465 118,274
Cost of sales (655,844) (586,963) (45,297) (40,539)
Gross profit 1,320,019 1,125,519 91,168 77,735
Other income/(expenses) - net 1,009 4,246 70 293
Operating expenses (982,116) (914,813) (67,831) (63,183)
- Sales and marketing (199,209) (184,978) (13,759) (12,776)
- Administration and other charges (782,907) (729,835) (54,072) (50,407)
Operating profit 338,912 214,952 23,407 14,845
Finance income/(costs) - net 1,386 (69) 96 (5)
- Finance income 12,286 8,951 849 618
- Finance costs (10,900) (9,020) (753) (623)
Profit before taxation 340,298 214,883 23,503 14,840
Taxation (137,962) (33,690) (9,528) (2,327)
Profit for the year 202,336 181,193 13,975 12,513
Attributable to:
Owners of the parent 202,336 181,134 13,975 12,510
Non-controlling interest * 59 * 3
202,336 181,193 13,975 12,513
Earnings per share
- basic (R/$) 0.36 0.32 0.02 0.02
- diluted (R/$) 0.35 0.32 0.02 0.02
Earnings per American
Depositary Share (Unaudited)
- basic (R/$) 8.98 8.07 0.62 0.56
- diluted (R/$) 8.67 7.89 0.60 0.54
* Amount less than R1,000/$1,000
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
South African Rand United States Dollar
Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended
March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31,
Figures are in thousands unless 2019 2018 2019 2018
otherwise stated Reviewed Audited Unaudited Unaudited
Profit for the year 202,336 181,193 13,975 12,513
Other comprehensive income:
Items that may be subsequently
reclassified to profit or loss
Exchange differences on translating
foreign operations 114,596 (60,331) 7,914 (4,166)
- Attributable to owners of the parent 114,593 (60,339) 7,914 (4,167)
- Attributable to non-controlling interest 3 8 * 1
Taxation relating to components of other 1,151 (237) 79 (16)
comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
for the year, net of tax 115,747 (60,568) 7,993 (4,182)
Total comprehensive income for the year 318,083 120,625 21,968 8,331
Attributable to:
Owners of the parent 318,080 120,558 21,968 8,326
Non-controlling interest 3 67 * 5
Total comprehensive income for the year 318,083 120,625 21,968 8,331
* Amount less than $1,000
HEADLINE EARNINGS
Reconciliation of Headline Earnings
South African Rand United States Dollar
Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended
March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31,
Figures are in thousands unless 2019 2018 2019 2018
otherwise stated Reviewed Audited Unaudited Unaudited
Profit for the year attributable to
owners of the parent 202,336 181,134 13,975 12,510
Adjusted for:
Profit on disposal of property, plant and
equipment and intangible assets (586) (1,264) (40) (87)
Impairment of intangible assets 930 2,687 64 186
Impairment of property, plant and equipment - 9 - 1
Income tax effect on the above components (85) (380) (6) (26)
Headline earnings attributable to
owners of the parent 202,595 182,186 13,993 12,584
Headline earnings
Headline earnings per share
- basic (R/$) 0.36 0.32 0.02 0.02
- diluted (R/$) 0.35 0.32 0.02 0.02
Headline earnings per American
Depositary Share (Unaudited)
- basic (R/$) 8.99 8.12 0.62 0.56
- diluted (R/$) 8.68 7.94 0.60 0.55
Ordinary shares ('000)(1)
- in issue at March 31 561,947 564,420 561,947 564,420
- weighted average 563,578 561,088 563,578 561,088
- diluted weighted average 583,647 573,981 583,647 573,981
Weighted average American
Depositary Shares ('000)(1) (Unaudited)
- in issue at March 31 22,478 22,577 22,478 22,577
- weighted average 22,543 22,444 22,543 22,444
- diluted weighted average 23,346 22,959 23,346 22,959
(1) March 31, 2019 figure excludes 40,000,000 (March 31, 2018: 40,000,000) treasury shares held by
MiX Telematics Investments Proprietary Limited ("MiX Investments"), a wholly owned subsidiary
of the Group.
ADJUSTED EARNINGS
Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings
South African Rand United States Dollar
Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended
March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31,
Figures are in thousands unless 2019 2018 2019 2018
otherwise stated Reviewed Audited Unaudited Unaudited
Profit for the year attributable
to owners of the parent 202,336 181,134 13,975 12,510
Net foreign exchange (gains)/losses (383) 5,073 (26) 350
IFRS 2 charge on performance share
awards (note 10) 5,110 - 353 -
Income tax effect on the above components 47,382 (29,403) 3,272 (2,031)
Adjusted earnings attributable
to owners of the parent 254,445 156,804 17,574 10,829
Reconciliation of earnings per share
to adjusted earnings per share
Basic earnings per share (R/$) 0.36 0.32 0.02 0.02
Net foreign exchange (gains)/losses # 0.01 # #
IFRS 2 charge on performance share awards 0.01 - # -
Income tax effect on the above components 0.08 (0.05) 0.01 #
Basic adjusted earnings per share (R/$) 0.45 0.28 0.03 0.02
Adjusted earnings per share
- basic (R/$) 0.45 0.28 0.03 0.02
- diluted (R/$) 0.44 0.27 0.03 0.02
Adjusted earnings per American
Depositary Share (Unaudited)
- basic (R/$) 11.29 6.99 0.78 0.48
- diluted (R/$) 10.90 6.83 0.75 0.47
# Amount less than R0.01/$0.01
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
South African Rand United States Dollar
March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31,
Figures are in thousands unless 2019 2018 2019 2018
otherwise stated Reviewed Audited Unaudited Unaudited
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment (note 1) 457,446 334,038 31,594 23,071
Intangible assets 955,646 898,527 66,003 62,058
Capitalized commission assets (note 1) 54,066 - 3,734 -
Deferred tax assets 51,666 40,717 3,568 2,812
Total non-current assets 1,518,824 1,273,282 104,899 87,941
Current assets
Assets classified as held for sale (note 6) 17,058 17,058 1,178 1,178
Inventory 51,263 57,013 3,541 3,938
Trade and other receivables (note 1) 376,475 286,406 26,002 19,781
Taxation 24,119 30,373 1,666 2,098
Restricted cash 20,187 20,935 1,394 1,446
Cash and cash equivalents 383,443 308,258 26,483 21,290
Total current assets 872,545 720,043 60,264 49,731
Total assets 2,391,369 1,993,325 165,163 137,672
EQUITY
Stated capital 786,633 846,405 54,329 58,458
Other reserves 83,212 (51,614) 5,747 (3,565)
Retained earnings 881,819 722,380 60,904 49,892
Equity attributable to owners of the parent 1,751,664 1,517,171 120,980 104,785
Non-controlling interest 13 10 1 1
Total equity 1,751,677 1,517,181 120,981 104,786
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities 139,049 82,658 9,604 5,709
Provisions 2,226 2,132 154 147
Recurring commission liability (note 1) 1,798 - 124 -
Capitalized lease liability (note 1) 31,183 - 2,154 -
Total non-current liabilities 174,256 84,790 12,036 5,856
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (note 1) 399,869 350,519 27,618 24,209
Capitalized lease liability (note 1) 10,745 - 742 -
Taxation 2,511 2,832 173 196
Provisions 22,049 20,283 1,523 1,401
Bank overdraft 30,262 17,720 2,090 1,224
Total current liabilities 465,436 391,354 32,146 27,030
Total liabilities 639,692 476,144 44,182 32,886
Total equity and liabilities 2,391,369 1,993,325 165,163 137,672
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
South African Rand United States Dollar
Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended
March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31,
Figures are in thousands unless 2019 2018 2019 2018
otherwise stated Reviewed Audited Unaudited Unaudited
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations 541,432 413,025 37,395 28,526
Net finance income received 7,156 4,845 494 335
Taxation paid (84,742) (64,662) (5,853) (4,466)
Net cash generated from
operating activities 463,846 353,208 32,036 24,395
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditure payments (286,458) (338,261) (19,784) (23,362)
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and 2,222 4,388 153 303
equipment and intangible assets
Decrease in restricted cash 2,724 127 188 9
Increase in restricted cash (983) (8,389) (68) (579)
Net cash utilized in investing activities (282,495) (342,135) (19,511) (23,629)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares 13,776 10,726 951 741
Repayment of capitalized lease liability (11,435) - (789) -
Share repurchase (note 8) (73,548) (18,666) (5,080) (1,289)
Dividends paid to Company's owners (67,470) (53,201) (4,659) (3,674)
Acquisition of non-controlling interest - (1,353) - (93)
Net cash utilized in financing activities (138,677) (62,494) (9,577) (4,315)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash
and cash equivalents 42,674 (51,421) 2,948 (3,549)
Net cash and cash equivalents at
the beginning of the year 290,538 356,333 20,066 24,611
Exchange gains/(losses) on cash and
cash equivalents 19,969 (14,374) 1,379 (996)
Net cash and cash equivalents at
the end of the year 353,181 290,538 24,393 20,066
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Attributable to owners of the parent
South African Rand Non-
Figures are in thousands unless Stated Other Retained controlling Total
otherwise stated capital reserves earnings Total interest equity
Balance at March 31, 2017 (Audited) 854,345 (4,370) 594,514 1,444,489 (1,558) 1,442,931
Total comprehensive income - (60,576) 181,134 120,558 67 120,625
Profit for the year - - 181,134 181,134 59 181,193
Other comprehensive (loss)/income - (60,576) - (60,576) 8 (60,568)
Total transactions with owners (7,940) 13,332 (53,268) (47,876) 1,501 (46,375)
Shares issued in relation to share
options and share appreciation
rights exercised 10,726 - - 10,726 - 10,726
Share-based payment transaction - 9,000 - 9,000 - 9,000
Share-based payment - excess tax benefit - 5,833 - 5,833 - 5,833
Dividends declared (note 9) - - (53,268) (53,268) - (53,268)
Share repurchase (note 8) (18,666) - - (18,666) - (18,666)
Transactions with non-controlling interest - (1,501) - (1,501) 1,501 -
Balance at March 31, 2018 (Audited) 846,405 (51,614) 722,380 1,517,171 10 1,517,181
Adjustment on initial application
of IFRS 15, IFRS 16 and IFRS 9 (note 1) - - 24,675 24,675 - 24,675
Adjusted balance at April 1, 2018 846,405 (51,614) 747,055 1,541,846 10 1,541,856
Total comprehensive income - 115,744 202,336 318,080 3 318,083
Profit for the year - - 202,336 202,336 - 202,336
Other comprehensive income - 115,744 - 115,744 3 115,747
Total transactions with owners (59,772) 19,082 (67,572) (108,262) - (108,262)
Shares issued in relation to share options
and share appreciation rights exercised 13,776 - - 13,776 - 13,776
Share-based payment transaction - 12,140 - 12,140 - 12,140
Share-based payment - excess tax benefit - 6,942 - 6,942 - 6,942
Dividends declared (note 9) - - (67,572) (67,572) - (67,572)
Share repurchase (note 8) (73,548) - - (73,548) - (73,548)
Balance at March 31, 2019 (Reviewed) 786,633 83,212 881,819 1,751,664 13 1,751,677
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Attributable to owners of the parent
United States Dollar Non-
Figures are in thousands unless Stated Other Retained controlling Total
otherwise stated capital reserves earnings Total interest equity
Balance at March 31, 2017 (Unaudited) 59,006 (302) 41,061 99,765 (108) 99,657
Total comprehensive income - (4,184) 12,510 8,326 5 8,331
Profit for the year - - 12,510 12,510 4 12,514
Other comprehensive (loss)/income - (4,184) - (4,184) 1 (4,183)
Total transactions with owners (548) 921 (3,679) (3,306) 104 (3,202)
Shares issued in relation to share
options and share appreciation
rights exercised 741 - - 741 - 741
Share-based payment transaction - 622 - 622 - 622
Share-based payment - excess tax benefit - 403 - 403 - 403
Dividends declared (note 9) - - (3,679) (3,679) - (3,679)
Share repurchase (note 8) (1,289) - - (1,289) - (1,289)
Transactions with non-controlling interest - (104) - (104) 104 -
Balance at March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) 58,458 (3,565) 49,892 104,785 1 104,786
Adjustment on initial application of
IFRS 15, IFRS 16 and IFRS 9 (note 1) - - 1,704 1,704 - 1,704
Adjusted balance at April 1, 2018 58,458 (3,565) 51,596 106,489 1 106,490
Balance at March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) - 7,993 13,975 21,968 * 21,968
Profit for the year - - 13,975 13,975 * 13,975
Other comprehensive income - 7,993 - 7,993 * 7,993
Total transactions with owners (4,129) 1,319 (4,667) (7,477) - (7,477)
Shares issued in relation to share
options and share appreciation
rights exercised 951 - - 951 - 951
Share-based payment transaction - 839 - 839 - 839
Share-based payment - excess tax benefit - 480 - 480 - 480
Dividends declared (note 9) - - (4,667) (4,667) - (4,667)
Share repurchase (note 8) (5,080) - - (5,080) - (5,080)
Balance at March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) 54,329 5,747 60,904 120,980 1 120,981
* Amount less than $1,000
NOTES TO PRELIMINARY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
1. Basis of preparation and accounting policies
The preliminary condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the requirements
of the JSE Limited ("JSE") Listings Requirements for preliminary condensed financial statements and the
requirements of the Companies Act applicable to financial statements. The JSE Listings Requirements require
preliminary condensed financial statements to be prepared in accordance with the framework concepts and the
measurement and recognition requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and the
SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee and Financial Pronouncements
as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council and to also, as a minimum, contain the information
required by IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.
The accounting policies applied in the preparation of the preliminary condensed consolidated financial statements
are in terms of IFRS and are consistent with those accounting policies applied in the preparation of the previous
consolidated annual financial statements, except for the adoption of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments ("IFRS 9"),
IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("IFRS 15") and IFRS 16 Leases ("IFRS 16") from April 1, 2018.
The preliminary condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared under the supervision of the Interim Chief
Financial Officer, PM Dell, CA(SA). The results were made available on May 14, 2019.
Adoption of IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16
IFRS 9 is effective for the Group from April 1, 2018.
IFRS 15 permits a modified retrospective cumulative catch-up approach for the adoption, which the Group has decided
to apply. Under this approach, the Group has recognized transitional adjustments in retained earnings on the date of
initial application (i.e. April 1, 2018), without restating the comparative period. Under the practical expedient,
the new requirements were only applied to contracts that were not completed as of April 1, 2018.
IFRS 16 applies to annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, but can be early adopted. Given
that the Group applied IFRS 15 from April 1, 2018, the Group decided to early adopt IFRS 16 from this date.
The Group has chosen to apply the 'simplified approach' on adoption of IFRS 16 that includes certain relief related to
the measurement of the right-of-use asset and the lease liability at April 1, 2018, rather than full retrospective
application. Furthermore, the 'simplified approach' does not require a restatement of comparatives.
Refer to Note 2.1.1.2 of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2018 for further details
on the adoption of the above mentioned standards.
Summary of the impact at April 1, 2018 of adopting IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16:
South African Rand United States Dollar
IFRS 9 Assets (R3.2 million) ($0.2 million)
Trade and other receivables (R3.2 million) ($0.2 million)
IFRS 15 Assets R46.5 million $3.2 million
Capitalized commission assets R45.3 million $3.1 million
Trade and other receivables (1) R1.2 million $0.1 million
IFRS 16 Assets R29.9 million $2.0 million
Property, plant and equipment R30.6 million $2.1 million
Trade and other receivables (2) (R0.7 million) ($0.1 million)
Total Assets R73.2 million $5.0 million
IFRS 15 Liabilities R8.7 million $0.6 million
Recurring commission liability (non-current) R4.0 million $0.3 million
Trade and other payables (3) R4.7 million $0.3 million
IFRS 16 Liabilities R31.9 million $2.2 million
Capitalized lease liability (non-current) R23.3 million $1.6 million
Capitalized lease liability (current) R8.8 million $0.6 million
Trade and other payables (2) (R0.2 million) ($0.01 million)
Deferred tax liabilities R7.9 million $0.5 million
Total liabilities R48.5 million $3.3 million
Net increase in equity R24.7 million $1.7 million
(1) Contract assets related to fixed escalations.
(2) Reversal of lease prepayment and lease accruals under IAS 17 Leases. These have been reflected in the measurement
of the lease liability under IFRS 16.
(3) Includes the current portion of additional recurring commission liability of R2.9 million ($0.2 million) and
increase in liabilities related to contracts with customers due to significant financing adjustments of
R1.8 million ($0.1 million).
Summary of impact on fiscal 2019 results of adopting IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16:
The only material impact on the condensed consolidated income statement for fiscal 2019 was a R7.9 million
($0.6 million) increase in finance costs. This was primarily as a result of IFRS 15 significant financing activity
interest expense and IFRS 16 capitalized lease liability interest. The impact on every other line item in the
condensed consolidated income statement for fiscal 2019 was not material.
The only adjustment to the statement of cash flows was an outflow of R11.4 million ($0.8 million) in respect of the
capital portion of lease liability payments being recorded in cash flows from financing activities as a result of the
adoption of IFRS 16. This outflow was previously accounted for as an operating lease expense and included under cash
generated from operations.
Presentation currency and convenience translation
The Group's presentation currency is South African Rand. In addition to presenting these preliminary condensed
consolidated financial results in South African Rand, supplementary information in U.S. Dollars has been prepared for the
convenience of users of the Group financial results. Unless otherwise stated, the Group has translated U.S. Dollar amounts
from South African Rand at the exchange rate of R14.4789 per $1.00, which was the R/$ exchange rate reported by Oanda.com
as at March 31, 2019. The U.S. Dollar figures may not compute as they are rounded independently.
The supplementary information prepared in U.S. Dollars constitutes pro-forma financial information under the JSE
Listings Requirements. This pro-forma financial information is the responsibility of the Group's Board of Directors and
is presented for illustrative purposes. Because of its nature, the pro-forma financial information may not fairly present
MiX Telematics' financial position, changes in equity, results of operations or cash flows. The pro-forma financial
information does not constitute pro-forma information in accordance with the requirements of Regulation S-X of the SEC
or generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. In addition, the rules and regulations related to the
preparation of pro-forma financial information in other jurisdictions may also vary significantly from the requirements
applicable in South Africa.
2. Independent review
The preliminary condensed consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2019 have been reviewed
by Deloitte & Touche, who expressed an unmodified review conclusion thereon, which is available for inspection at the
Company's registered office. The auditor's report does not necessarily report on all the information contained in these
financial results. Shareholders are therefore advised that in order to obtain a full understanding of the nature of the
auditor's engagement they should obtain a copy of the auditor's report together with the accompanying financial information
from the Company's registered office. Any reference to future financial performance, included in this announcement, has not
been reviewed or reported on by the Company's auditors.
3. Segment information
Our operating segments are based on the geographical location of our Regional Sales Offices ("RSOs") and also include
our Central Services Organization ("CSO"). CSO is our central services organization that wholesales our products and
services to our RSOs who, in turn, interface with our end-customers, distributors and dealers. CSO is also responsible
for the development of our hardware and software platforms and provides common marketing, product management, technical
and distribution support to each of our other operating segments.
The chief operating decision maker ("CODM") reviews the segment results on an integral margin basis as defined by
management. The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments,
has been identified collectively as the executive committee and the Chief Executive Officer who make strategic decisions.
In respect of revenue, this method of measurement entails reviewing the segmental results based on external revenue only.
In respect of Adjusted EBITDA (the profit measure identified by the CODM), the margin generated by CSO, net of any
unrealized intercompany profit, is allocated to the geographic region where the external revenue is recorded by our RSOs.
The costs remaining in CSO relate mainly to research and development of hardware and software platforms, common marketing,
product management and technical and distribution support to each of the RSOs. CSO is a reportable segment of the Group
because it produces discrete financial information which is reviewed by the CODM and has the ability to generate external
revenues.
Each RSO's results therefore reflect the external revenue earned, as well as the Adjusted EBITDA earned (or loss
incurred) by each operating segment before the remaining CSO and corporate costs allocations. Segment assets are not
disclosed as segment information is not reviewed on such a basis by the CODM.
SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS
South African Rand Subscription Hardware and Total Adjusted
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated revenue other revenue revenue EBITDA
Year ended March 31, 2019 (Reviewed)
Regional Sales Offices
Africa 969,377 75,029 1,044,406 484,497
Europe 140,539 69,218 209,757 67,796
Americas 292,577 36,386 328,963 152,575
Middle East and Australasia 226,020 97,474 323,494 145,887
Brazil 63,987 4,421 68,408 27,598
Total Regional Sales Offices 1,692,500 282,528 1,975,028 878,353
Central Services Organization 745 90 835 (156,894)
Total Segment Results 1,693,245 282,618 1,975,863 721,459
Corporate and consolidation entries - - - (118,674)
Total 1,693,245 282,618 1,975,863 602,785
South African Rand Subscription Hardware and Total Adjusted
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated revenue other revenue revenue EBITDA
Year ended March 31, 2018 (Audited)
Regional Sales Offices
Africa 872,646 84,832 957,478 440,900
Europe 115,199 78,061 193,260 65,326
Americas 194,890 32,715 227,605 79,127
Middle East and Australasia 200,241 78,424 278,665 106,835
Brazil 50,735 3,695 54,430 16,747
Total Regional Sales Offices 1,433,711 277,727 1,711,438 708,935
Central Services Organization 904 140 1,044 (149,878)
Total Segment Results 1,434,615 277,867 1,712,482 559,057
Corporate and consolidation entries - - - (117,191)
Total 1,434,615 277,867 1,712,482 441,866
United States Dollar Subscription Hardware and Total Adjusted
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated revenue other revenue revenue EBITDA
Year ended March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Regional Sales Offices
Africa 66,951 5,182 72,133 33,462
Europe 9,706 4,781 14,487 4,682
Americas 20,207 2,513 22,720 10,538
Middle East and Australasia 15,610 6,732 22,342 10,076
Brazil 4,419 305 4,725 1,906
Total Regional Sales Offices 116,893 19,513 136,407 60,664
Central Services Organization 51 6 58 (10,836)
Total Segment Results 116,944 19,519 136,465 49,828
Corporate and consolidation entries - - - (8,196)
Total 116,944 19,519 136,465 41,632
United States Dollar Subscription Hardware and Total Adjusted
Figures are in thousands unless otherwise stated revenue other revenue revenue EBITDA
Year ended March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
Regional Sales Offices
Africa 60,270 5,859 66,129 30,451
Europe 7,956 5,391 13,348 4,512
Americas 13,460 2,259 15,720 5,465
Middle East and Australasia 13,830 5,416 19,246 7,379
Brazil 3,504 255 3,759 1,157
Total Regional Sales Offices 99,020 19,180 118,202 48,964
Central Services Organization 62 10 72 (10,351)
Total Segment Results 99,082 19,190 118,274 38,613
Corporate and consolidation entries - - - (8,094)
Total 99,082 19,190 118,274 30,519
4. Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Profit for the year
South African Rand United States Dollar
Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended
March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31,
Figures are in thousands 2019 2018 2019 2018
unless otherwise stated Reviewed Audited Unaudited Unaudited
Adjusted EBITDA 602,785 441,866 41,632 30,518
Add:
Net profit on sale of property, plant and 586 1,264 40 87
equipment and intangible assets
Decrease in restructuring costs provision - 741 - 51
Less:
Depreciation (1) (183,478) (151,945) (12,672) (10,493)
Amortization (2) (64,877) (63,926) (4,481) (4,415)
Impairment of product development costs (930) (2,696) (64) (187)
capitalized and Property, Plant and Equipment
Share-based compensation costs (12,140) (10,352) (838) (715)
Equity-settled share-based compensation costs (12,140) (9,000) (838) (622)
Cash-settled share-based compensation costs - (1,352) - (93)
Increase in restructuring costs provision (3,034) - (210) -
Operating profit 338,912 214,952 23,407 14,845
Add: Finance income/(costs) - net 1,386 (69) 96 (5)
Less: Taxation (137,962) (33,690) (9,528) (2,327)
Profit for the year 202,336 181,193 13,975 12,513
(1) Includes depreciation of property, plant and equipment (including in-vehicle devices and right-of-use
assets). The adoption of IFRS 16 during the year resulted in depreciation of right-of-use assets of
R11.7 million ($0.8 million) being recorded in fiscal 2019.
(2) Includes amortization of intangible assets (including product development costs and intangible assets
identified as part of a business combination).
5. Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA margin to Profit for the year margin
Year ended Year ended
March 31, March 31,
2019 2018
Reviewed Audited
Adjusted EBITDA margin 30.5% 25.8%
Add:
Net profit on sale of property, plant and equipment
and intangible assets 0.0% 0.1%
Decrease in restructuring costs provision - 0.0%
Less:
Depreciation (9.3%) (8.9%)
Amortization (3.2%) (3.6%)
Impairment of product development costs capitalized and Property,
Plant and Equipment (0.0%) (0.2%)
Share-based compensation costs (0.6%) (0.6%)
Equity-settled share-based compensation costs (0.6%) (0.5%)
Cash-settled share-based compensation costs - (0.1%)
Increase in restructuring costs provision (0.2%) -
Operating profit margin 17.2% 12.6%
Add: Finance income/(costs) - net 0.1% (0.0%)
Less: Taxation (7.1%) (2.0%)
Profit for the year margin 10.2% 10.6%
6. Assets Classified as Held for Sale
The assets classified as held for sale relate to the property owned by the Central Services Organization, a division
of MiX Telematics International Proprietary Limited. No impairment loss was recognized on reclassification of the
property as held for sale as the fair value (estimated based on the recent market prices of similar properties in similar
locations) less costs to sell is higher than the carrying amount. MiX Telematics has concluded agreements pertaining to a
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment ("B-BBEE") transaction in which the sale of this property is included, refer to note
13 for additional information. The transaction is subject to certain conditions precedent of which not all have been
fulfilled by March 31, 2019.
7. Free Cash Flow
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to Net Cash generated from Operating Activities
South African Rand United States Dollar
Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended
March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Reviewed Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Figures are in thousands unless
otherwise stated
Net cash generated from operating activities 463,846 353,208 32,036 24,395
Capital expenditure payments (286,458) (338,261) (19,784) (23,362)
Free cash flow 177,388 14,947 12,252 1,033
8. Share Repurchase
On May 23, 2017, the MiX Telematics Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program of up to R270 million
($18.7 million) under which the Company may repurchase its ordinary shares, including American Depositary Shares ("ADSs").
The Company may repurchase its shares from time to time at its discretion through open market transactions and block
trades, based on ongoing assessments of the capital needs of the Company, the market price of its securities and general
market conditions. This share repurchase program may be discontinued at any time by the Board of Directors, and the Company
has no obligation to repurchase any amount of its securities under the program. The share repurchase program will be
funded out of existing cash resources.
Fiscal 2018 purchase
During fiscal 2018 the following purchases were made under the share repurchase program:
South African Rand Value of shares Maximum value of
Shares canceled purchased as part of shares that may yet
Total number Average price under the share publicly announced be purchased under
of shares paid per share repurchase program the program
repurchased (R) (1) program (R'000) (R'000)
June 2017 5,015,660 3.72 5,015,660 18,666 251,334
5,015,660 5,015,660 18,666 251,334
United States Dollar Value of shares Maximum value of
Shares canceled purchased as part of shares that may yet
Total number Average price under the share publicly announced be purchased under
of shares paid per share repurchase program the program
repurchased ($) (1) program ($'000) ($'000)
June 2017 5,015,660 0.26 5,015,660 1,289 17,359
5,015,660 5,015,660 1,289 17,359
(1) Including transaction costs.
Subsequent to the repurchase, the shares were delisted and now form part of the authorized unissued share capital of
the Company.
Fiscal 2019 purchase
During fiscal 2019 the following purchases were made under the share repurchase program:
South African Rand Value of shares Maximum value of
Shares canceled purchased as part of shares that may yet
Total number Average price under the share publicly announced be purchased under
of shares paid per share repurchase program the program
repurchased (R) (1) program (R'000) (R'000)
October 2018 9,157,695 8.03 9,157,695 73,548 177,786
9,157,695 9,157,695 73,548 177,786
United States Dollar Value of shares Maximum value of
Shares canceled purchased as part of shares that may yet
Total number Average price under the share publicly announced be purchased under
of shares paid per share repurchase program the program
repurchased ($) (1) program ($'000) ($'000)
October 2018 9,157,695 0.55 9,157,695 5,080 12,279
9,157,695 9,157,695 5,080 12,279
(1) Including transaction costs.
Subsequent to the repurchase, the shares were delisted and now form part of the authorized unissued share capital of
the Company.
9. Dividends Paid
During fiscal 2016 the Board of Directors decided to reintroduce the Company's policy of paying regular dividends.
Dividend payments are currently considered on a quarter-by-quarter basis.
The following dividends were declared by the Company in fiscal 2019 (excluding dividends paid on treasury shares):
- In respect of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, a dividend of R16.9 million ($1.2 million) was declared on
May 8, 2018 and paid on June 4, 2018. Using shares in issue of 564,420,145 (excluding 40,000,000 treasury shares),
this equated to a dividend of 3 South African cents or 0.2 U.S. cents per share.
- In respect of the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, a dividend of R16.9 million ($1.2 million) was declared on
July 31, 2018 and paid on August 27, 2018. Using shares in issue of 564,634,076 (excluding 40,000,000 treasury
shares), this equated to a dividend of 3 South African cents or 0.2 U.S. cents per share.
- In respect of the second quarter of fiscal year 2019, a dividend of R16.8 million ($1.2 million) was declared on
October 30, 2018 and paid on November 26, 2018. Using shares in issue of 561,807,639 (excluding 40,000,000 treasury
shares), this equated to a dividend of 3 South African cents and 0.2 U.S. cents per share.
- In respect of the third quarter of fiscal year 2019, a dividend of R16.9 million ($1.2 million) was declared on
January 31, 2019 and paid on February 25, 2019. Using shares in issue of 561,807,639 (excluding 40,000,000 treasury
shares), this equated to a dividend of 3 South African cents and 0.2 U.S. cents per share.
The following dividends were declared by the Company in fiscal 2018 (excluding dividends paid on treasury shares):
- In respect of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, a dividend of R11.3 million ($0.8 million) was declared on
May 23, 2017 and paid on June 19, 2017. Using shares in issue of 563,514,561 (excluding 40,000,000 treasury
shares), this equated to a dividend of 2 South African cents or 0.1 U.S. cents per share.
- In respect of the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, a dividend of R14.0 million ($1.0 million) was declared on
August 1, 2017 and paid on August 28, 2017. Using shares in issue of 558,898,901 (excluding 40,000,000 treasury
shares), this equated to a dividend of 2.5 South African cents or 0.2 U.S. cents per share.
- In respect of the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, a dividend of R14.0 million ($1.0 million) was declared on
October 31, 2017 and paid on November 27, 2017. Using shares in issue of 559,418,095 (excluding 40,000,000 treasury
shares), this equated to a dividend of 2.5 South African cents and 0.2 U.S. cents per share.
- In respect of the third quarter of fiscal year 2018, a dividend of R14.0 million ($1.0 million) was declared on
January 30, 2018 and paid on February 26, 2018. Using shares in issue of 562,320,145 (excluding 40,000,000 treasury
shares), this equated to a dividend of 2.5 South African cents and 0.2 U.S. cents per share.
10. Performance Share Award under the MiX Telematics Limited Long-Term Incentive Plan
The MiX Telematics Board of Directors has authorized a supplemental performance share award under the MiX Telematics
Limited Long-Term Incentive Plan. In terms of this award the Board has designated 8,000,000 ordinary shares (equivalent
to 320,000 ADSs), to be awarded to eligible employees if the Group achieves both of the following constant currency
targets at March 31, 2020:
- cumulative subscription revenue for the 2019 and 2020 fiscal years of R3,588 million, and
- cumulative Adjusted EBITDA for the 2019 and 2020 fiscal years of R1,322 million.
The targets have been derived using an average forecast exchange rate of R13.8000 per $1.00.
Half of this supplemental equity grant of 4,000,000 ordinary shares (equivalent to 160,000 ADSs), was made during
November 2018 and the remaining half will be awarded at the beginning of fiscal 2020 if the Board of Directors believes
that the Group remains on track to meet the vesting targets listed above. Furthermore, these performance shares will not
vest unless both targets are fully achieved in the specified time-frame. An IFRS 2 charge of R5.1 million ($0.4 million)
was recognized on these performance share awards in fiscal 2019.
11. Fair values of financial assets and liabilities measured at amortized cost
The fair values of trade and other receivables, restricted cash, cash and cash equivalents, trade payables, accruals,
bank overdrafts and other payables approximate their book values as the impact of discounting is not considered material
due to the short-term nature of both the receivables and payables.
12. Contingencies
Service agreement
In terms of an amended network services agreement with Mobile Telephone Networks Proprietary Limited ("MTN"), MTN is
entitled to claw back payments from MiX Telematics Africa Proprietary Limited, a subsidiary of the Group, in the event
of early cancellation of the agreement or certain base connections not being maintained over the term of the agreement.
No connection incentives will be received in terms of the amended network services agreement. The maximum potential
liability under the arrangement is R39.1 million ($2.7 million). No loss is considered probable under this arrangement.
Competition Commission of South Africa matter
On April 15, 2019 the Competition Commission of South Africa ("Commission") referred a matter to the Competition
Tribunal of South Africa ("Tribunal"). The Commission contends that the Group and a number of our channel partners have
engaged in market division. Should the Tribunal rule against MiX Telematics, the Group may be liable to an administrative
penalty in terms of the Competition Act, No. 89 of 1998. The Group had cooperated fully with the Commission during its
preliminary investigation. We cannot predict the timing of a resolution or the ultimate outcome of the matter, however,
the Group and our external legal advisers continue to believe that we have consistently adhered to all applicable laws and
regulations and that the referral from the Commission is without merit. We have therefore not made any provisions for
this matter as yet.
13. B-BBEE Property Transaction
MiX Telematics has concluded agreements pertaining to a B-BBEE transaction which is subject to certain conditions
precedent of which not all have been fulfilled by March 31, 2019. The conditions precedent are expected to be fulfilled
during fiscal 2020. The transaction involves the following:
- Acquiring Erf 1335 Vorna Valley Extension 21 Township, Registration Division IR, Province of Gauteng situated in
Midrand ("the Midrand property") for R44.0 million ($3.0 million) from TPF Investments (Pty) Ltd ("TPF"), which
Midrand property is currently being leased from TPF. TPF is an associate of Robin Frew, the non-executive chairman
of MiX Telematics and therefore the acquisition is a small related party transaction under the JSE Listings
Requirements.
- In a back-to-back transaction, selling the Midrand property for R44.0 million ($3.0 million), as well as the
Group's property in Stellenbosch currently classified as held for sale (refer to note 6) for R23.5 million
($1.6 million) to Black Industrialists Group Property Management Company (Pty) Ltd ("BIG"). The Group will
also provide loan funding to BIG of R9.0 million ($0.6 million).
- Leasing both properties from BIG for an initial period of 5 years with an option to renew the lease for a
further 5 year period.
14. Taxation
Section 11D Allowances relating to tax assets recognized
MiX Telematics International Proprietary Limited ("MiX International"), a subsidiary of the Group, historically
claimed a 150% allowance for research and development spend in terms of section 11D ("S11D") of the South African
Income Tax Act No. 58 of 1962 ("the Act"). As of October 1, 2012, the legislation relating to the allowance was amended.
The amendment requires pre-approval of development project expenditure on a project specific basis by the South African
Department of Science and Technology ("DST") in order to claim a deduction of the additional 50% over and above the
expenditure incurred (150% allowance). Since the amendments to S11D of the Act, MiX International had been claiming
the 150% deduction resulting in a recognized tax benefit. MiX International has complied with the amended legislation
by submitting all required documentation to the DST in a timely manner, commencing in October 2012.
In June 2014, correspondence was received from the DST indicating that the research and development expenditure on
certain projects for which the 150% allowance was claimed in the 2013 and 2014 fiscal years did not, in the DST's opinion,
constitute qualifying expenditure in terms of the Act. MiX International, through due legal process, had formally
requested a review of the DST's decision not to approve this expenditure. While approvals were obtained for a portion of
this project expenditure as a result of a further review performed by the DST in February 2017, we continue to seek approval
for the remaining projects and as such the legal process is ongoing. In addition to the approvals that were subject to
the legal process, further approvals have been obtained for certain project expenditure, relating to both current and
prior financial years. However, at period end, an uncertain tax position remains in relation to S11D deductions in respect
of which approvals remain pending.
Since the introduction of the DST pre-approval process, MiX International has recognized in the income statement
cumulative tax incentives in addition to the incurred cost of R24.3 million ($1.7 million) in respect of S11D deductions,
of which R3.8 million ($0.3 million) was recognized in the current financial year. R21.5 million ($1.5 million) relates to
deductions in respect of development project expenditure which has been approved by the DST. R2.8 million ($0.2 million)
relates to an uncertain tax position in respect of projects where approvals have not yet been received from the DST. If
MiX International is unsuccessful in this regard, the MiX International will not recover the R2.8 million ($0.2
million) raised at March 31, 2019.
Impact of foreign exchange movements and share-based compensation costs related to Performance Share Awards
The impact of foreign exchange movements, share-based compensation costs related to Performance Share Awards, and
the related tax effects on the Group's effective tax rate is shown below:
South African Rand Year ended March 2019 Year ended March 2018
Reviewed Reviewed
Share- Share-
Foreign based Foreign based
Profit for exchange compensation Adjusted Profit for exchange compensation Adjusted
the period losses costs earnings the period losses costs earnings
Profit before tax 340,298 (383) 5,110 345,025 214,883 5,073 - 219,956
Taxation (137,962) 48,060 (678) (90,580) (33,690) (29,403) - (63,093)
Profit after tax 202,336 47,677 4,432 254,445 181,193 (24,330) - 156,863
Attributable to:
Owners of the parent 202,336 47,677 4,432 254,445 181,134 (24,330) - 156,804
Non-controlling
interest - - - - 59 - - 59
202,336 47,677 4,432 254,445 181,193 (24,330) - 156,863
Effective tax rate 40.5% - 13.3% 26.3% 15.7% - - 28.7%
United States Dollar Year ended March 2019 Year ended March 2018
Reviewed Reviewed
Share- Share-
Foreign based Foreign based
Profit for exchange compensation Adjusted Profit for exchange compensation Adjusted
the period losses costs earnings the period losses costs earnings
Profit before tax 23,503 (26) 353 23,830 14,841 350 - 15,191
Taxation (9,528) 3,319 (47) (6,256) (2,327) (2,031) - (4,358)
Profit after tax 13,975 3,293 306 17,574 12,514 (1,681) - 10,833
Attributable to:
Owners of the parent 13,975 3,293 306 17,574 12,510 (1,681) - 10,829
Non-controlling
interest - - - - 4 - - 4
13,975 3,293 306 17,574 12,514 (1,681) - 10,833
Effective tax rate 40.5% - - 26.3% 15.7% - - 28.7%
Excluding the impact of foreign exchange gains and losses, share-based compensation costs related to performance share
awards and the related tax consequences, the effective tax rate in fiscal 2019 is 2.7% below the effective tax rate in
fiscal 2018.
15. Other Operating and Financial Data
South African Rand United States Dollar
Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended
March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31,
Figures are in thousands 2019 2018 2019 2018
except for subscribers Reviewed Audited Unaudited Unaudited
Total revenue 1,975,863 1,712,482 136,465 118,274
Subscription revenue 1,693,245 1,434,615 116,946 99,083
Hardware revenue 241,837 227,752 16,703 15,730
Driver training, installation and
other revenue 40,781 50,115 2,816 3,461
Adjusted EBITDA 602,785 441,866 41,632 30,518
Cash and cash equivalents 383,443 308,258 26,483 21,290
Net cash (1) 353,181 290,538 24,393 20,066
Capital expenditure incurred 302,047 332,886 20,862 22,991
Property, plant and equipment expenditure (2) 208,910 238,248 14,429 16,455
Intangible asset expenditure 93,137 94,638 6,433 6,536
Capital expenditure authorized but not spent 110,707 85,053 7,646 5,874
Total development costs incurred 132,341 130,166 9,140 8,990
Development costs capitalized 69,911 65,343 4,828 4,513
Development costs expensed within
administration and other charges 62,430 64,823 4,312 4,477
Subscribers (number) 750,455 676,866 750,455 676,866
Net asset value per share (R/$) 3.12 2.69 0.22 0.19
Net tangible asset value per share (R/$) 1.32 1.10 0.10 0.08
(1) Net cash is calculated as being net cash and cash equivalents, excluding restricted cash.
(2) Excludes non-cash additions related to the initial recognition of right-of-use assets arising from the
application of IFRS 16 Leases. The application of IFRS 16 during the period resulted in the recognition
of right-of-use assets of R15.1 million ($1.0 million) in fiscal 2019.
Year ended Year ended
March 31, March 31,
2019 2018
Unaudited Unaudited
Exchange Rates
The following major rates of exchange
were used:
South African Rand: United States Dollar
- closing 14.48 11.83
- average 13.75 12.99
South African Rand: British Pound
- closing 18.90 16.60
- average 18.03 17.21
The Group's functional and presentation currency is South African Rand. The weakening of the closing rate of the South
African Rand against the functional currencies of the Group's foreign operations resulted in an increase in assets and
liabilities in respect of the foreign operations and the resulting foreign currency translation reserve increase of
R114.6 million ($7.9 million) since March 31, 2018.
16. Changes to the Board of Directors
Enos Banda resigned as an independent non-executive director of MiX Telematics and a member of the Audit and Risk
Committee with effect from July 4, 2018. With effect from July 4, 2018, Fikile Futwa was appointed as an independent
non-executive director to the Board of Directors and as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee.
17. Changes to the Company Secretary
With effect from July 1, 2018, Statucor Proprietary Limited was appointed as Company secretary to MiX Telematics,
taking over from Java Capital who had been previously appointed on an interim basis.
18. Events after the reporting period
Other than the items below, the directors are not aware of any matter material or otherwise arising since
March 31, 2019 and up to the date of this report, not otherwise dealt with herein.
Dividend declared
The Board of Directors declared in respect of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 which ended on March 31, 2019, a
dividend of 4 South African cents (0.3 U.S. cents) per ordinary share to be paid on June 3, 2019.
Details of Dividend Declared
The details with respect to the dividends declared for ordinary shareholders are as follows:
Last day to trade cum dividend Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Securities trade ex dividend Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Record date Friday, May 31, 2019
Payment date Monday, June 3, 2019
Share certificates may not be dematerialized or rematerialized between Wednesday, May 29, 2019 and
Friday, May 31, 2019, both days inclusive.
Shareholders are advised of the following additional information:
- the dividend has been declared out of income reserves;
- the local dividends tax rate is 20%;
- the gross local dividend amounts to 4 South African cents per ordinary share;
- the net local dividend amount is 3.2 South African cents per ordinary share for shareholders liable to pay
dividends tax;
- the issued ordinary share capital of MiX Telematics is 601,947,020 ordinary shares of no par value; and
- the Company's tax reference number is 9155/661/84/7.
The details with respect to the dividends declared for holders of our ADSs are as follows:
Ex dividend on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Thursday, May 30, 2019
Record date Friday, May 31, 2019
Approximate date of currency conversion Monday, June 3, 2019
Approximate dividend payment date Thursday, June 13, 2019
Annual general meeting
The annual general meeting of shareholders of MiX Telematics will be held at Matrix Corner, Howick Close, Waterfall
Park, Midrand, Johannesburg on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. (South African time). For South African
shareholders, the last day to trade in order to be eligible to participate in and vote at the annual general meeting
is Tuesday, September 3, 2019 and the record date for voting purposes is Friday, September 6, 2019. The notice of
annual general meeting will be distributed to shareholders no later than Friday June 28, 2019.
For and on behalf of the board:
RA Frew SB Joselowitz
Midrand
May 14, 2019
UNAUDITED GROUP FINANCIAL RESULTS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
South African Rand United States Dollar
Three months Three months Three months Three months
ended ended ended ended
March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31,
Figures are in thousands unless 2019 2018 2019 2018
otherwise stated Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Revenue 507,897 453,528 35,078 31,323
Cost of sales (168,054) (157,573) (11,607) (10,883)
Gross profit 339,843 295,955 23,471 20,440
Other income/(expenses) - net 218 1,464 15 101
Operating expenses (242,251) (223,652) (16,731) (15,447)
- Sales and marketing (48,678) (37,002) (3,362) (2,556)
- Administration and other charges (193,573) (186,650) (13,369) (12,891)
Operating profit 97,810 73,767 6,755 5,094
Finance income/(costs) - net 1,003 691 69 48
- Finance income 3,838 3,055 265 211
- Finance costs (2,835) (2,364) (196) (163)
Profit before taxation 98,813 74,458 6,824 5,142
Taxation (21,833) (10,188) (1,508) (704)
Profit for the period 76,980 64,270 5,316 4,438
Attributable to:
Owners of the parent 76,979 64,270 5,316 4,438
Non-controlling interest 1 * * *
76,980 64,270 5,316 4,438
Earnings per share
- basic (R/$) 0.14 0.11 0.01 0.01
- diluted (R/$) 0.13 0.11 0.01 0.01
Earnings per American Depositary Share
- basic (R/$) 3.43 2.86 0.24 0.20
- diluted (R/$) 3.32 2.77 0.23 0.19
Adjusted earnings per share
- basic (R/$) 0.14 0.10 0.01 0.01
- diluted (R/$) 0.14 0.10 0.01 0.01
Adjusted earnings per American
Depositary Share
- basic (R/$) 3.61 2.46 0.25 0.17
- diluted (R/$) 3.49 2.38 0.24 0.16
* Amount less than R1,000/$1,000
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
1. Basis of preparation and accounting policies
Financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019
Further to the Group's financial results for the year ended March 31, 2019, additional financial information in
respect of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019 has been presented together with the relevant comparative information.
The quarterly information comprises a condensed consolidated income statement, a reconciliation of Adjusted earnings to
profit for the period (note 3), a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to profit for the period (note 4) and a reconciliation
of Adjusted EBITDA margin to profit for the period margin (note 5) and other financial and operating data (note 6).
The accounting policies used in preparing the financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019 are
consistent in all material respects with those applied in the preparation of the Group's annual financial statements for
the year ended March 31, 2018, except for the adoption of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments ("IFRS 9"), IFRS 15 Revenue from
Contracts with Customers ("IFRS 15") and IFRS 16 Leases ("IFRS 16") from April 1, 2018. For more information on the adoption
of these Standards refer to note 1 of the Notes to preliminary condensed consolidated financial results for the fiscal
year ended March 31, 2019.
Summary of impact on the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 results of adopting IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16:
The only material impact on the condensed consolidated income statement for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 was
a R2.1 million ($0.2 million) increase in finance costs. This was primarily as a result of IFRS 15 significant
financing activity interest expense and IFRS 16 capitalized lease liability interest. The impact on every other line
item in the condensed consolidated income statement for fiscal 2019 was not material.
The only adjustment to the statement of cash flows was an outflow of R1.1 million ($0.1 million) in respect of the
capital portion of lease liability payments being recorded in cash flows from financing activities as a result of the
adoption of IFRS 16. This outflow was previously accounted for as an operating lease expense and included under cash
generated from operations.
The quarterly financial results have not been audited or reviewed by the Group's external auditors.
2. Presentation currency and convenience translation
The Group's presentation currency is South African Rand. In addition to presenting these condensed consolidated
financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 in South African Rand, supplementary information in U.S. Dollars has
been prepared for the convenience of users of this report. Unless otherwise stated, the Group has translated U.S. Dollar
amounts from South African Rand at the exchange rate of R14.4789 per $1.00, which was the R/$ exchange rate reported by
Oanda.com as at March 31, 2019. The U.S. Dollar figures may not compute as they are rounded independently.
3. Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings to Profit for the Period
South African Rand United States Dollar
Three months Three months Three months Three months
ended ended ended ended
March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31,
Figures are in thousands unless 2019 2018 2019 2018
otherwise stated Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Profit for the period attributable to owners 76,979 64,270 5,316 4,438
of the parent
Net foreign exchange losses 90 1,150 6 79
IFRS 2 charge on performance share awards 2,869 - 198 -
Income tax effect on the above components 1,106 (10,136) 76 (700)
Adjusted earnings attributable to
owners of the parent 81,044 55,284 5,596 3,817
Reconciliation of earnings per share
to adjusted earnings per share
Basic earnings per share (R/$) 0.14 0.11 0.01 0.01
Net foreign exchange losses # # # #
IFRS 2 charge on performance share awards # - # -
Income tax effect on the above components # (0.01) # #
Basic adjusted earnings per share (R/$) 0.14 0.10 0.01 0.01
Adjusted earnings per share
- basic (R/$) 0.14 0.10 0.01 0.01
- diluted (R/$) 0.14 0.10 0.01 0.01
Adjusted earnings per American
Depositary Share
- basic (R/$) 3.61 2.46 0.25 0.17
- diluted (R/$) 3.49 2.38 0.24 0.16
Ordinary shares ('000)(1)
- in issue at March 31 561,947 564,420 561,947 564,420
- weighted average 561,859 562,767 561,859 562,767
- diluted weighted average 580,077 580,750 580,077 580,750
Weighted average American Depositary
Shares ('000)(1)
- in issue at March 31 22,478 22,577 22,478 22,577
- weighted average 22,474 22,511 22,474 22,511
- diluted weighted average 23,203 23,230 23,203 23,230
# Amount less than R0.01/$0.01.
(1) Excludes 40,000,000 treasury shares held by MiX Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group
(March 2018: 40,000,000).
4. Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Profit for the Period
South African Rand United States Dollar
Three months Three months Three months Three months
ended ended ended ended
March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31,
Figures are in thousands unless 2019 2018 2019 2018
otherwise stated Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Adjusted EBITDA 167,631 130,155 11,579 8,988
Add:
Net profit on sale of property, plant
and equipment 21 1,152 1 80
and intangible assets
Decrease in restructuring costs provision - 768 - 53
Less:
Depreciation (1) (49,026) (39,067) (3,386) (2,698)
Amortization (2) (15,255) (14,878) (1,054) (1,028)
Impairment of product development
costs capitalized (878) (2,563) (61) (177)
Equity-settled share-based compensation costs (3,991) (1,800) (276) (124)
Increase in restructuring costs provision (692) - (48) -
Operating profit 97,810 73,767 6,755 5,094
Add: Finance income/(costs) - net 1,003 691 69 48
Less: Taxation (21,833) (10,188) (1,508) (704)
Profit for the period 76,980 64,270 5,316 4,438
(1) Includes depreciation of property, plant and equipment (including in-vehicle devices and right-of-use
assets). The adoption of IFRS 16 during the period resulted in depreciation of right-of-use assets
of R3.3 million ($0.2 million) being recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019.
(2) Includes amortization of intangible assets (including product development costs and intangible assets
identified as part of a business combination).
5. Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA margin to Profit for the Period margin
Three months Three months
ended ended
March 31, March 31,
2019 2018
Unaudited Unaudited
Adjusted EBITDA margin 33.0% 28.7%
Add:
Net profit on sale of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 0.0% 0.3%
Decrease in restructuring costs provision - 0.2%
Less:
Depreciation (9.6%) (8.6%)
Amortization (3.0%) (3.3%)
Impairment (0.2%) (0.6%)
Equity-settled share-based compensation costs (0.8%) (0.4%)
Increase in restructuring costs provision (0.1%) -
Operating profit margin 19.3% 16.3%
Add: Finance income/(costs) - net 0.2% 0.2%
Less: Taxation (4.3%) (2.3%)
Profit for the period margin 15.2% 14.2%
6. Other Operating and Financial Data
South African Rand United States Dollar
Three months Three months Three months Three months
ended ended ended ended
March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31,
Figures are in thousands unless 2019 2018 2019 2018
otherwise stated Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Total revenue 507,897 453,528 35,078 31,323
Subscription revenue 443,791 373,623 30,651 25,805
Hardware revenue 53,025 69,258 3,662 4,783
Driver training, installation and other revenue 11,081 10,647 765 735
Adjusted EBITDA 167,631 130,155 11,579 8,988
Cash and cash equivalents 383,443 308,258 26,483 21,290
Net cash (1) 353,181 290,538 24,393 20,066
Capital expenditure incurred 58,663 63,114 4,052 4,359
Property, plant and equipment expenditure 28,856 44,108 1,993 3,046
Intangible asset expenditure 29,807 19,006 2,059 1,313
Total development costs incurred 31,543 30,488 2,178 2,106
Development costs capitalized 17,189 16,543 1,187 1,143
Development costs expensed within
administration and other charges 14,354 13,945 991 963
Subscribers (number) 750,455 676,866 750,455 676,866
(1) Net cash is calculated as being net cash and cash equivalents, excluding restricted cash.
(2) Excludes non-cash additions related to the initial recognition of right-of-use assets arising from the
application of IFRS 16 Leases. The application of IFRS 16 during the period resulted in the recognition
of right-of-use assets of R0.3 million ($0.02 million) in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019.
Three months Three months
ended ended
March 31, March 31,
2019 2018
Unaudited Unaudited
Exchange Rates
The following major rates of
exchange were used:
South African Rand: United States Dollar
- closing 14.48 11.83
- average 14.01 11.96
South African Rand: British Pound
- closing 18.90 16.60
- average 18.24 16.64
7. Development costs historical data
The table below sets out development costs incurred and capitalized for each of the last eight quarters including
the period ended March 31, 2019.
South African Rand
Figures are in thousands (Unaudited) Three months ended
March December September June March December September June
31, 31, 30, 30, 31, 31, 30, 30,
2019 2018 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 2017
Total development
costs incurred 31,543 32,707 33,983 34,108 30,488 32,336 34,167 33,175
Development
costs capitalized 17,189 17,907 17,571 17,245 16,543 15,996 16,148 16,656
Development costs
expensed within
administration and
other charges 14,354 14,800 16,412 16,863 13,945 16,340 18,019 16,519
United States Dollar
Figures are in thousands (Unaudited) Three months ended
March December September June March December September June
31, 31, 30, 30, 31, 31, 30, 30,
2019 2018 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 2017
Total development
costs incurred 2,178 2,259 2,348 2,356 2,106 2,234 2,360 2,291
Development
costs capitalized 1,187 1,237 1,214 1,191 1,143 1,105 1,115 1,150
Development costs
expensed within
administration and
other charges 991 1,022 1,134 1,165 963 1,129 1,245 1,141
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Directors
RA Frew* (Chairman), SB Joselowitz (CEO), SR Bruyns*# (Lead Independent Director), PM Dell,
F Futwa*#, IV Jacobs*#, F Roji-Maplanka*#, CWR Tasker, AR Welton*#
* Non-executive
# Independent
Company secretary
Statucor Proprietary Limited
Auditors
Deloitte & Touche
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