Third Quarter Highlights:
- Subscription revenues of $29.1 million
- Net subscriber base of over 749,000 subscribers
- Net income of $5.9 million
- Adjusted EBITDA of $9.5 million, at a 28.0% margin
- Net cash provided by operating activities of $10.2 million leading to positive free cash flow of $8.7 million
- Cash and cash equivalents of $44.0 million at quarter end
MiX Telematics Limited ("MiX Telematics") (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, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), for the third quarter, which ended December 31, 2020.
"MiX Telematics reported third quarter results highlighted by sequential growth in subscription revenue and very strong profitability and free cash flow. We saw modestly improved performance in our premium and light fleet segments for the second straight quarter even as we continue to manage through the impact of COVID-19 on certain key vertical markets," said Stefan Joselowitz, Chief Executive Officer of MiX Telematics.
Joselowitz continued, "As we look ahead, we are very encouraged by the strategic conversations we are having with large fleet operators on the greater role telematics will play in their future operations. This gives us confidence MiX is well positioned to return to attractive subscription revenue growth rates once the economy normalizes."
Financial Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2020
Subscription Revenues: Subscription revenues were $29.1 million, a decrease of 10.2% compared to $32.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Subscription revenues represented 85.2% of total revenues during the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Subscription revenues decreased by 7.3% on a constant currency basis, year over year. The decline in constant currency subscription revenue was primarily due to the contraction in the Company's subscriber base as a result of economic conditions attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the third quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company's subscriber base contracted by a net 18,300 subscribers. The contraction is primarily attributable to our low ARPU asset tracking subscribers.
The majority of our revenues and subscription revenues are derived from currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Accordingly, the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar against these currencies (in particular against the South African Rand) following currency volatility arising from the economic disruption caused by COVID-19, has negatively impacted our revenue and subscription revenues reported in U.S. Dollars. Compared to the third quarter of fiscal year 2020, the South African Rand weakened by 6% against the U.S. Dollar. The Rand/U.S. Dollar exchange rate averaged R15.65 in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 compared to an average of R14.71 during the third quarter of fiscal year 2020. The impact of translating foreign currencies to U.S. Dollars at the average exchange rates during the third quarter of fiscal 2021 led to a 2.9% reduction in reported U.S. Dollar subscription revenues.
Total Revenues: Total revenues were $34.1 million, a decrease of 6.5% compared to $36.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Total revenues decreased by 3.6% on a constant currency basis, year over year. Hardware and other revenues were $5.0 million, an increase of 22.5%, compared to $4.1 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
The impact of translating foreign currencies to U.S. Dollars at the average exchange rates during the third quarter of fiscal 2021 led to a 2.9% reduction in reported U.S. Dollar revenues.
Gross Margin: Gross profit was $21.3 million, compared to $23.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Gross profit margin was 62.5%, compared to 64.6% for the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
Income From Operations: Income from operations was $5.0 million, compared to $5.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Operating income margin was 14.8%, compared to 14.2% for the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Operating expenses of $16.3 million decreased by $2.1 million, or 11.5%, compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
The Company's effective tax rate was negative 18.7%, compared to negative 2.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Ignoring the impact of net foreign exchange losses net of tax, the tax rate used in determining non-GAAP net income below was 34.3% compared to 25.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $9.5 million, compared to $10.1 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Adjusted EBITDA margin, a non-GAAP measure, for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 was 28.0%, compared to 27.8% for the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Cash Flow: At December 31, 2020, the Company had $44.0 million of cash and cash equivalents, compared to $18.0 million at March 31, 2020.
During the quarter, the South African Rand strengthened against the U.S. Dollar from R17.00 at September 30, 2020 to R14.65 at December 31, 2020 and as a result, cash increased by $3.1 million due to foreign exchange gains.
Quarterly Dividend
The most recent dividend payment of 4 South African cents (0.3 U.S. cents) per ordinary share and 1 South African Rand (7 U.S. cents) per ADS was paid on November 23, 2020 to shareholders on record on November 20, 2020. A dividend of 4 South African cents per ordinary share and 1 South African Rand per ADS will be paid on March 9, 2021 to shareholders on record as of the close of business on February 19, 2021.
The details with respect to the dividends declared for holders of our ADSs are as follows:
Share Repurchases
No shares were repurchased during the three months ended December 31, 2020.
Business Outlook
Due to the uncertainty surrounding the level of business disruption as a result of the spread of COVID-19, the Company has suspended its practice of issuing financial guidance and as a consequence no guidance has been issued for the full 2021 fiscal year.
Conference Call Information
MiX Telematics management will host a conference call and audio webcast at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) and 3:00 p.m. (South African Time) on Thursday, January 28, 2021 to discuss the Company's financial results and current business outlook:
About MiX Telematics Limited
Forward-Looking Statements
Furthermore, actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a variety of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control including, without limitation:
We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release and expressly disclaim any obligation to do so, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Segment Information
The segment information provided to the CODM is as follows (in thousands and unaudited):
The following table (unaudited and shown in thousands) reconciles total Segment Adjusted EBITDA to income before tax expense for the periods shown:
Annexure A: Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
A reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA, the most directly comparable financial measure presented in accordance with GAAP, for the periods shown is presented below (in thousands and unaudited):
Our use of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider these performance measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, analysis of our results as reported under GAAP.
Some of these limitations are:
Because of these limitations, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin alongside other financial performance measures, including income from operations, net income and our other results.
Non-GAAP Net Income and Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share
Non-GAAP net income is defined as net income excluding net foreign exchange gains/(losses) net of tax.
The following tables (in thousands, except per share data, and unaudited) reconcile Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income and Diluted Net Income Per Ordinary Share or ADS to Non-GAAP Net Income Per Ordinary Share or ADS for the periods shown:
Free Cash Flow
The following table (in thousands and unaudited) reconciles Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow for the periods shown:
Constant Currency
The constant currency information represents non-GAAP information. We believe this provides a useful basis to measure the performance of our business as it removes distortion from the effects of foreign currency movements during the period.
Due to the significant portion of our customers who are invoiced in non-U.S. Dollar denominated currencies, we also calculate our subscription revenue growth rate on a constant currency basis, thereby removing the effect of currency fluctuation on our results of operations.
The following tables (in thousands, except year over year change) provide the unaudited constant currency reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure for the periods shown:
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