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However, non-IFRS financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with IFRS.
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Segment Information Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”). The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Group Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), who makes strategic decisions.
Segment Information Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”). The CODM, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Group Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), who makes strategic decisions for the Group.
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We believe that free cash flow and free cash flow margin are useful indicators of liquidity and the ability of the Group to turn revenues into free cash flow, respectively, that provide information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated from our operations that, after the investments in property and equipment and capitalized internal-use software, can be used for strategic initiatives, including investing in our business, and strengthening our financial position.
We believe that Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow are useful indicators of liquidity and the ability of the Group to turn revenues into Free Cash Flow, respectively, that provide information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated from our operations that, after the investments in property and equipment and capitalized internal-use software, can be used for strategic initiatives, including investing in our business and strengthening our financial position.
General and Administration General and administration expenses consist primarily of wages and benefits for administrative services, human resources, internal information technology support, executive, legal, finance and accounting personnel; professional fees; expenses for business application software licenses; non-income related taxes; other corporate expenses, such as insurance; and general office related expenses, such as rent and utilities.
General and Administration General and administration expenses consist primarily of wages and benefits for administrative services, human resources, internal information technology support, executive, legal, finance and accounting employees; professional fees; expenses for business application software licenses; non-income related taxes; other corporate expenses, such as insurance and general office related expenses, such as rent and utilities.
OPERATING RESULTS MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated annual financial statements and the notes thereto, included elsewhere in this annual report, as well as the information presented under “Presentation of Financial Information.” The following discussion and analysis includes forward-looking statements.
OPERATING RESULTS MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated annual financial statements and the notes thereto, included elsewhere in this annual report, as well as the information presented under “Presentation of Financial Information.” The following discussion and analysis include forward-looking statements.
We capitalize the cost of installed telematics devices and direct sales commissions and depreciate these costs over the expected useful life of the subscriber, which is currently 60 months. We pay commissions to our sales staff only once a telematics device is installed and activated.
We capitalize the cost of installed telematics devices and direct sales commissions and depreciate these costs over the expected useful life of the subscriber, which is currently over 60 months. We pay commissions to our sales teams only once a telematics device is installed and activated.
Other components of cost of sales include non-capitalized automotive technician costs, machine to machine (“M2M”) network communications costs and the costs of delivering safety and asset recovery services to our customers, including such costs incurred by our licensees.
Other components of cost of revenue include non-capitalized automotive technician costs, machine to machine (“M2M”) network communications costs and the costs of delivering safety and asset recovery services to our customers, including such costs incurred by our licensees.
Operating Expenses Other operating expenses consist of sales and marketing, research and development, general and administration and expected credit losses on financial assets. 60 Sales and Marketing Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of wages and benefits for sales and marketing personnel, and other marketing, advertising and promotional costs.
Operating Expenses Other operating expenses consist of sales and marketing, research and development, general and administration and expected credit losses on financial assets. 60 Sales and Marketing Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of wages and benefits for sales and marketing employees, and other marketing, advertising and promotional costs.
(Refer to the Risk Factors note on foreign currencies on page 23 and Note 31.2 (c) on Currency Risk on page F-48) 55 Key Business Metrics We review a number of operating and financial metrics, including the following key business metrics, to evaluate the performance of our business, identify trends, formulate business plans, make strategic decisions and assess operational efficiencies.
(Refer to the Risk Factors note on foreign currencies on page 23 and Note 29.2 (c) on Currency Risk on page F-47) 55 Key Business Metrics We review a number of operating and financial metrics, including the following key business metrics, to evaluate the performance of our business, identify trends, formulate business plans, make strategic decisions and assess operational efficiencies.
(2) We have elected to omit discussion of the earliest of the three years covered by our consolidated financial statements presented in this Annual Report because that disclosure for the financial year ended February 28, 2022 was included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-40300), filed with the SEC on June 13, 2023, under the section titled “Item 5.
(2) We have elected to omit discussion of the earliest of the three years covered by our consolidated financial statements presented in this annual report because that disclosure as at and for the financial year ended February 28, 2023 was included in our annual report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-40300), filed with the SEC on June 13, 2024, under the section titled “Item 5.
(2) We have elected to omit discussion of the earliest of the three years covered by our consolidated financial statements presented in this Annual Report because that disclosure for the financial year ended February 28, 2022 was included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-40300), filed with the SEC on June 13, 2023, under the section titled “Item 5.
(2) We have elected to omit discussion of the earliest of the three years covered by our consolidated financial statements presented in this annual report because that disclosure as at and for the financial year ended February 28, 2023 was included in our annual report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-40300), filed with the SEC on June 13, 2024, under the section titled “Item 5.
(3) We have elected to omit discussion of the earliest of the three years covered by our consolidated financial statements presented in this Annual Report because that disclosure for the financial year ended February 28, 2022 was included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-40300), filed with the SEC on June 13, 2023, under the section titled “Item 5.
(3) We have elected to omit discussion of the earliest of the three years covered by our consolidated financial statements presented in this annual report because that disclosure as at and for the financial year ended February 28, 2023 was included in our annual report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-40300), filed with the SEC on June 13, 2024, under the section titled “Item 5.
(2) We have elected to omit discussion of the earliest of the three years covered by our consolidated financial statements presented in this Annual Report because that disclosure for the financial year ended February 28, 2022 was included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-40300), filed with the SEC on June 13, 2023, under the section titled “Item 5.
(2) We have elected to omit discussion of the earliest of the three years covered by our consolidated financial statements presented in this annual report because that disclosure as at and for the financial year ended February 28, 2023 was included in our annual report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-40300), filed with the SEC on June 13, 2024, under the section titled “Item 5.
(2) We have elected to omit discussion of the earliest of the three years covered by our consolidated financial statements presented in this Annual Report because that disclosure for the financial year ended February 28, 2022 was included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-40300), filed with the SEC on June 13, 2023, under the section titled “Item 5.
(2) We have elected to omit discussion of the earliest of the three years covered by our consolidated financial statements presented in this annual report because that disclosure as at and for the financial year ended February 28, 2023 was included in our annual report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-40300), filed with the SEC on June 13, 2024, under the section titled “Item 5.
Finance Income Finance income consists of interest earned on positive bank balances. 61 Finance Costs Finance costs consist of interest paid on bank overdraft facilities, interest bearing loans, lease obligations and interest charges on outstanding taxes. Taxation Taxation consists primarily of current and deferred income tax and a minimal component of withholding tax.
Finance Income Finance income consists of interest earned on positive bank balances. 61 Finance Costs Finance costs consist of interest paid on bank overdraft facilities, interest-bearing loans and lease obligations. Taxation Taxation consists primarily of current and deferred income tax and a minimal component of withholding tax.
Quarterly Financial Information and Other Information The following table sets forth our unaudited quarterly operational and financial information for each of the nine most recent quarters for the period ended February 29, 2024.We have prepared the unaudited quarterly operational and financial information on a consistent basis with the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report.
Quarterly Financial Information and Other Information The following table sets forth our unaudited quarterly operational and financial information for each of the nine most recent quarters for the financial period ended February 28, 2025.We have prepared the unaudited quarterly operational and financial information on a consistent basis with the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report.
(3) We have elected to omit discussion of the earliest of the three years covered by our consolidated financial statements presented in this Annual Report because that disclosure for the financial year ended February 28, 2022 was included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-40300), filed with the SEC on June 13, 2023, under the section titled “Item 5.
(3) We have elected to omit discussion of the earliest of the three years covered by our consolidated financial statements presented in this annual report because the disclosure as at and for the financial year ended February 28, 2023 was included in our annual report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-40300), filed with the SEC on June 13, 2024, under the section titled “Item 5.
We have elected to omit discussion of the earliest of the three years covered by our consolidated financial statements presented in this Annual Report because that disclosure for the financial year ended February 28, 2022 was included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-40300), filed with the SEC on June 13, 2023, under the section titled “Item 5.
We have elected to omit discussion of the earliest of the three years covered by our consolidated financial statements presented in this annual report because the disclosure as at and for the financial year ended February 28, 2023 was included in our annual report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-40300), filed with the SEC on June 13, 2024, under the section titled “Item 5.
However, notwithstanding these additional expenses, our long-term target is to reduce general and administration expenses as a percentage of subscription revenue. Research and Development Research and development expenses consist of wages and benefits for hardware engineers, product management and software development personnel, technology experimental costs and the amortization of intangible assets relating to capitalized development costs.
However, our long-term target is to reduce general and administration expenses as a percentage of subscription revenue. Research and Development Research and development expenses consist of wages and benefits for hardware engineers, product management and software development employees, technology experimental costs and the amortization of intangible assets relating to capitalized development costs.
(2) We have elected to omit discussion of the earliest of the three years covered by our consolidated financial statements presented in this Annual Report because that disclosure for thefinancial year ended February 28, 2022 was included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-40300), filed with the SEC on June 13, 2023, under the section titled “Item 5.
(2) We have elected to omit discussion of the earliest of the three years covered by our consolidated financial statements presented in this annual report because the disclosure as at and for the financial year ended February 28, 2023 was included in our annual report on Form 20-F (File No. 001-40300), filed with the SEC on June 13, 2024, under the section titled “Item 5.
We believe that our ability to attract a range of diversified new customers and grow our subscriber base is key to building a sustainable business model. We define our number of subscribers at the end of any particular period as the total number of connected vehicles and equipment using our platform at the end of such period.
We believe that our ability to attract a range of new customers and increase our subscriber base is key to our business model. We define our number of subscribers at the end of any particular period as the total number of connected vehicles and equipment using our platform at the end of such period.
The following table shows our historical ARPU for each of the periods presented: As of February 29/28 Y-o-Y % 2024 2024 2023 2022 (2) 2024 2023 (U.S.$ (1) ) (in R’s) Average Revenue Per Subscribers (a non-IFRS measure) 8 160 155 151 3 % 3 % (1) For convenience purposes only, amounts in South African rand as at February 29, 2024 have been translated to U.S. dollars using an exchange rate of ZAR 19.1884 to U.S.$1.00, the exchange rate for U.S. dollars at February 29, 2024 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
The following table shows our historical ARPU for each of the periods presented: As at February 28/29 Y-o-Y % 2025 2025 2024 2023 (2) 2025 2024 (U.S.$ (1) ) (in R’s) Average Revenue Per Subscribers (a non-IFRS measure) 9 158 160 155 (1 )% 3 % (1) For convenience purposes only, amounts in South African rand as at February 28, 2025 have been translated to U.S. dollars using an exchange rate of ZAR 18.6012 to U.S.$1.00, the exchange rate for U.S. dollars as at February 28, 2025 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
We do, however, monitor our customer mix to ensure that our sales and marketing efforts continue to be effective and evaluate exposure to customer concentration or other material risks in our subscriber base. We seek to capitalize on the growth opportunities in our other regional markets, with subscribers currently located in 25 countries worldwide.
We do, however, monitor our customer mix to ensure that our sales and marketing efforts continue to be effective and evaluate exposure to customer concentration or other material risks in our subscriber base. We seek to capitalize on growth opportunities in numerous regional markets, with subscribers currently located in more than 20 countries worldwide.
Customer growth is a key driver of subscriber growth (vehicles under subscription contracts). We offer our SaaS Cloud platform to a broad range of customers seeking a variety of mobility solutions.
Customer growth is a key driver of subscriber growth (mobile assets under subscription contracts). We offer our SaaS platform to a broad range of customers seeking a variety of mobility solutions.
Operating and Financial Review and Prospects.” For the years ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, Adjusted EBITDA was ZAR 1,690.6 million and ZAR 1,426.8 million, respectively, which represents an 19% increase period over period, primarily due to consistent profitability as a result of robust subscriber and subscription revenue growth offset by investment for growth.
For the financial years ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, Karooooo’s Adjusted EBITDA was ZAR 1,690.6 million and ZAR 1,426.8 million, respectively, which represents an 19% increase compared to the prior period, primarily due to Cartrack’s consistent profitability as a result of robust subscriber and subscription revenue growth offset by investment for growth.
Investors are encouraged to review the related IFRS financial measure and the reconciliation of this non-IFRS financial measure to its most directly comparable IFRS financial measure, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.
Investors are encouraged to review the related IFRS financial measure and the reconciliation of these non-IFRS financial measures to their most directly comparable IFRS financial measures, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.
This follows considerable interaction with motor dealerships across South Africa during these periods, who perceived Carzuka’s business interests to conflict with their business interests and Cartrack does not want to risk the long-standing strategic relationships that Cartrack has forged with motor dealerships across South Africa.
This followed considerable interaction with motor dealerships across South Africa during these periods, who perceived Carzuka’s business interests to conflict with their business interests and we did not want to risk the long-standing strategic relationships that Cartrack had forged with motor dealerships across South Africa.
The following table shows our SaaS ARR for each of the periods presented calculated using subscription revenue for the last month in each period: As of February 29/28 Y-o-Y % 2024 2024 2023 2022 (2) 2024 2023 (U.S.$ thousands (1) ) (in R thousands) SaaS Annualized Recurring Revenue (a non-IFRS measure) 196,441 3,769,381 3,235,202 2,727,588 17 % 19 % (1) For convenience purposes only, amounts in South African rand as at February 29, 2024 have been translated to U.S. dollars using an exchange rate of ZAR 19.1884 to U.S.$1.00, the exchange rate for U.S. dollars at February 29, 2024 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
The following table shows Cartrack’s SaaS ARR for each of the periods presented calculated using subscription revenue for the last month in each period: As at February 28/29 Y-o-Y % 2025 2025 2024 2023 (2) 2025 2024 (U.S.$ thousands (1) ) (in R thousands) SaaS Annualized Recurring Revenue (a non-IFRS measure) 235,680 4,383,935 3,769,381 3,235,202 16 % 17 % (1) For convenience purposes only, amounts in South African rand as at February 28, 2025 have been translated to U.S. dollars using an exchange rate of ZAR 18.6012 to U.S.$1.00, the exchange rate for U.S. dollars as at February 28, 2025 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Karooooo’s profit for the year was ZAR 754.2 million and ZAR 608.8 million, for the years ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, respectively, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 24%. This result includes Carzuka’s operating losses of ZAR 52.9 million in FY 2024 (FY 2023: ZAR 37.8 million).
Karooooo’s profit for the year was ZAR 937.1 million and ZAR 754.2 million, for the financial years ended February 28, 2025 and February 29, 2024, respectively, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 24%. This result includes Carzuka’s operating losses of ZAR 52.9 million in FY 2024.
In addition to driving subscription revenue growth, we believe that our presence across multiple geographic markets and our exposure to multiple industry sectors can mitigate the risk of changing economic conditions.
In addition to driving subscription revenue growth, we believe that our presence across multiple geographic markets and our exposure to multiple industry sectors mitigates risk during periods of changing economic conditions.
Free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial measure that we calculate as net cash generated from operating activities less purchases of property, plant and equipment. Free cash flow margin, also a non-IFRS measure, is calculated as free cash flow divided by revenue.
Free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial measure that we calculate as net cash generated from operating activities less purchases of property, plant and equipment.
Contractual Obligations The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of February 29, 2024. The table below analyses the Group’s financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the statement of financial position to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows and include contractual interest payments.
The table below analyses the Group’s financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the statement of financial position to the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows and include contractual interest payments.
For the years ended February 29, 2024, February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022, Karooooo’s subscription revenue was ZAR 3,535.8 million, ZAR 3,010.1 million and ZAR 2,568.2 million, respectively, which represents a 17% and 17% increase respectively compared to the prior period, as a result of resilient subscriber growth.
For the financial years ended February 28, 2025, February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, Karooooo’s subscription revenue was ZAR 4,068.2 million, ZAR 3,535.8 million and ZAR 3,010.0 million, respectively, which represents a 15% and 17% increase, respectively, compared to the prior period, as a result of resilient subscriber growth.
In Quarter 3 of FY2024, despite the growth experienced by Carzuka in South Africa, a decision was made to cease buying second hand vehicles in South Africa.
In the third quarter of FY2024, despite the growth experienced by Carzuka in South Africa, we made the decision to cease buying second hand vehicles in South Africa.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled ZAR 459.5 million as of February 29, 2024. 69 We believe that our cash generated from operations, cash and cash equivalents on hand and availability under our funding facility will be sufficient to fund our working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months.
As at February 28, 2025, our cash and cash equivalents totaled ZAR 1,042.9 million. 69 We believe that our cash generated from operations, cash and cash equivalents on hand and availability under our funding facility will be sufficient to fund our working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months.
The increase in operating expenses is set forth in more detail below: Sales and Marketing Year ended February 29/28 2024 2024 2023 Y-o-Y % (U.S.$ thousands (1) ) (in R thousands) Sales and marketing (26,104 ) (500,903 ) (431,140 ) 16 % (1) For convenience purposes only, amounts in South African rand as at February 29, 2024 have been translated to U.S. dollars using an exchange rate of ZAR 19.1884 to U.S.$1.00, the exchange rate for U.S. dollars at February 29, 2024 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
The increase in operating expenses is set forth in more detail below: Sales and Marketing Year ended February 28/29 2025 2025 2024 Y-o-Y % (U.S.$ thousands (1) ) (in R thousands) Sales and marketing (33,050 ) (614,765 ) (500,903 ) 23 % (1) For convenience purposes only, amounts in South African rand as at February 28, 2025 have been translated to U.S. dollars using an exchange rate of ZAR 18.6012 to U.S.$1.00, the exchange rate for U.S. dollars as at February 28, 2025 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Since we own and control almost every aspect of our smart device design, platform innovation and software application development, client acquisition and onboarding, customer service and the management of our back-end support, we are able to move quickly without any significant third-party dependencies and inefficiencies. Karooooo Limited (“Karooooo”), owns 100% of Cartrack, 100% of Carzuka and 70.1% of Karooooo Logistics.
Since we own and control almost every aspect of our smart device design, platform innovation and software application development, customer acquisition and onboarding, customer service and the management of our back-end support, we are able to move quickly without any significant third-party dependencies and inefficiencies.
We have focused our research and development efforts on improving ease of use, functionality and technological scalability of our SaaS platform as well as on expanding and developing new offerings. The majority of our research and development employees are located in Singapore, South Africa and Portugal.
We have focused our research and development efforts on expanding and developing new offerings, improving customer experience and functionality and scalability of our platform. The majority of our research and development employees are located in Singapore, South Africa and Portugal.
Year ended February 29/28 Y-o-Y % 2024 2024 2023 2022 (2) 2024 2023 (U.S.$ thousands (1) ) (in R thousands) Subscription Revenue 184,268 3,535,805 3,010,072 2,568,165 17 % 17 % (1) For convenience purposes only, amounts in South African rand as at February 29, 2024 have been translated to U.S. dollars using an exchange rate of ZAR 19.1884 to U.S.$1.00, the exchange rate for U.S. dollars at February 29, 2024 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Year ended February 28/29 Y-o-Y % 2025 2025 2024 2023 (2) 2025 2024 (U.S.$ thousands (1) ) (in R thousands) Karooooo’s Subscription Revenue 218,705 4,068,177 3,535,805 3,010,072 15 % 17 % (1) For convenience purposes only, amounts in South African rand as at February 28, 2025 have been translated to U.S. dollars using an exchange rate of ZAR 18.6012 to U.S.$1.00, the exchange rate for U.S. dollars at February 28, 2025 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
In addition to the above, general and administration expenses consist of depreciation relating to other property, plant and equipment, excluding those related to subscriber acquisition costs, which are included in cost of sales, and the amortization of intangible assets relating to purchased computer software infrastructure.
In addition to the above, general and administration expenses consist of depreciation relating to other property, plant and equipment, excluding those related to subscriber acquisition costs, which are included in cost of revenue, and the amortization of intangible assets relating to purchased computer software infrastructure. We expect that general and administration expenses will increase as we continue to scale.
Research and Development Year ended February 29/28 2024 2024 2023 Y-o-Y % (U.S.$ thousands (1) ) (in R thousands) Research and Development (11,061 ) (212,235 ) (177,024 ) 20 % (1) For convenience purposes only, amounts in South African rand as at February 29, 2024 have been translated to U.S. dollars using an exchange rate of ZAR 19.1884 to U.S.$1.00, the exchange rate for U.S. dollars at February 29, 2024 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Research and Development Year ended February 28/29 2025 2025 2024 Y-o-Y % (U.S.$ thousands (1) ) (in R thousands) Research and Development (12,200 ) (226,935 ) (212,235 ) 7 % (1) For convenience purposes only, amounts in South African rand as at February 28, 2025 have been translated to U.S. dollars using an exchange rate of ZAR 18.6012 to U.S.$1.00, the exchange rate for U.S. dollars as at February 28, 2025 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
This follows considerable interaction with motor dealerships across South Africa during these periods, who perceived Carzuka’s business interests to conflict with their business interests and Cartrack does not want to risk the long-standing strategic relationships that Cartrack has forged with motor dealerships across South Africa.
This followed considerable interaction with motor dealerships across South Africa who perceived Carzuka’s business interests to conflict with their business interests, and Cartrack did not want to risk the long-standing strategic relationships that Cartrack forged with them.
The functional currencies of Group companies are primarily the ZAR, USD, Euro (EUR), Mozambican metical (MZN), the Singapore dollar (SGD) and Polish zloty (PLN).
The functional currencies of Group companies are primarily the ZAR, USD, Euro (EUR), Thai baht (THB), the Singapore dollar (SGD) and Polish zloty (PLN).
Operating and Financial Review and Prospects.” As at February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, SaaS ARR was ZAR 3,769 million and ZAR 3,235.2 million, respectively, which represents a 17% increase from period to period, as a result of strong subscriber growth and a 3% increase in ARPU due to adverse currency fluctuations.
For the financial years ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, SaaS ARR was ZAR 3,769.4 million and ZAR 3,235.2 million, respectively, which represents a 17% increase from period to period, as a result of strong subscriber growth offset by a 3% increase in ARPU due to adverse currency fluctuations.
Details of amendment Annual periods beginning on/after Amendments to IAS 1: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current January 1, 2024 Amendments to IFRS 16: Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback January 1, 2024 Amendments to IAS 1: Non-current Liabilities with Covenants January 1, 2024 Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7: Supplier Finance Arrangement January 1, 2024 Amendments to IAS 21: Lack of Exchangeability January 1, 2024 IFRS 7 and IFRS 9: Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments January 1, 2026 IFRS 18: Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements January 1, 2027 Amendments to IAS 28 and IFRS 10: Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture To be determined Emerging Growth Company As a company with less than US$1.235 billion in revenue during our last financial year, we qualify as an “emerging growth company” as defined in the JOBS Act.
Details of amendment Annual periods beginning on/after Amendments to IAS 21: Lack of Exchangeability January 1, 2025 IFRS 7 and IFRS 9: Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments January 1, 2026 Annual Improvements to IFRS Accounting Standards January 1, 2026 IFRS 18: Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements January 1, 2027 IFRS 19: Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures January 1, 2027 Amendments to IAS 28 and IFRS 10: Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investors and its Associate or Joint Venture To be determined Emerging Growth Company As a company with less than US$1.235 billion in revenue during our last financial year, we qualify as an “emerging growth company” as defined in the JOBS Act.
Expected Credit Losses on Financial Assets Expected credit losses on financial assets increased ZAR 21.9 million, or 25%, for the year ended February 29, 2024 compared to the year ended February 28, 2023.
Expected Credit Losses on Financial Assets Expected credit losses on financial assets increased ZAR 5.1 million, or 5%, for the financial year ended February 28, 2025 compared to financial year ended February 29, 2024.
(2) We define Adjusted EBITDA, a non-IFRS measure, as profit less finance income plus finance costs, fair value changes to derivative assets, taxation, depreciation and amortization.
We define Adjusted EBITDA (a non-IFRS measure) as profit less finance income, plus finance costs, fair value changes to derivative assets, taxation, depreciation and amortization, impairment of goodwill, and offering costs, less gain on disposal of subsidiaries.
Karooooo’s general and administration operating expenses increased by 19% to ZAR 837.6 million for the year ended February 29, 2024 from ZAR 704.6 million for the year ended February 28, 2023.
Karooooo’s general and administration operating expenses increased by 13% to ZAR 944.8 million for the financial year ended February 28, 2025 from ZAR 837.6 million for the financial year ended February 29, 2024.
Mortgage bond A mortgage bond of ZAR 65 million is registered in favor of First Rand Bank Limited over the Remaining extent of Erf 160, Rosebank and Portion 6 of Erf 161, Rosebank, registered in the name of Purple Rain Properties No 444 Proprietary Limited (“Purple Rain”).
There were no such derivatives as at February 28, 2025. 71 Loan and Funding Facilities Mortgage bond A mortgage bond of ZAR 65 million is registered in favor of First Rand Bank Limited over the remaining extent of Erf 160, Rosebank and Portion 6 of Erf 161, Rosebank, registered in the name of Purple Rain Properties No 444 Proprietary Limited (“Purple Rain”).
Number of Subscribers and Subscription Revenue We have demonstrated a history of growing our subscriber base through growth in customers as a result of our proprietary platform with next-generation functionality and software features, sales-centric culture and competitive pricing.
Number of Subscribers and Subscription Revenue We have a strong track record of increasing our subscriber base through growth in customers owing to of our proprietary platform with next-generation functionality and software features, a sales-centric culture and our competitive pricing.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Our principal sources of liquidity are our cash generated from operations, cash and cash equivalents on hand and borrowings available under a funding facility. Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash on deposit with banks.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Our principal sources of liquidity are our cash generated from operations, cash and cash equivalents as well as borrowings available under our loan and funding facilities. Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash or deposit with banks.
This result was achieved notwithstanding the Group’s strategic investment in expansion, brand building and customer acquisition for long-term, sustainable growth. 53 The following table sets forth the segment revenue, operating profit, operating profit margin, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin for the periods presented.
These results were achieved notwithstanding the Group’s strategic investment in product innovation, geographical expansion, brand building and customer acquisition for long-term, sustainable growth. 53 The following table sets forth the segment revenue, operating profit, operating profit margin, adjusted EBITDA (a non-IFRS measure) and adjusted EBITDA margin (a non-IFRS measure) for the periods presented.
For the years ended February 29, 2024, and February 28, 2023, Cartrack had 1,971,532 and 1,717,077 subscribers, respectively, which represents net subscriber growth of 254,455 or a 15% increase from period to period as a result of gross subscriber additions of 537,904 and gross subscriber churn of 283,449.
As at February 29, 2024, and February 28, 2023, Cartrack had 1,971,532 and 1,717,077 subscribers, respectively, which represents net subscriber growth of 254,455 or a 15% increase from period to period.
Net cash utilized by financing activities was also impacted by an increase in cash outflow of ZAR 57.9 million for the year ended February 29, 2024 relating to lease liabilities repayment.
Net cash utilized by financing activities was also impacted by an increase in cash outflow of ZAR 77.6 million relating to lease liabilities repayment during the year.
This result includes Carzuka’s and Karooooo Logistics’s losses incurred during the year (2022: ZAR 12.4 million). 58 Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Margin (a non-IFRS measure) In addition to our results determined in accordance with IFRS, we believe free cash flow and free cash flow margin, which are non-IFRS measures, are useful in evaluating our operating performance.
This result includes Carzuka’s losses incurred in the periods. 58 Free Cash Flow or Adjusted Free Cash Flow (a non-IFRS measure) In addition to our results determined in accordance with IFRS, we believe Free Cash Flow or Adjusted Free Cash Flow, which are non-IFRS measures, are useful in evaluating our operating performance.
Net cash generated from operating activities decreased ZAR 171.6 million, or 15%, for the year ended February 29, 2024 compared to the year ended February 28, 2023. Cash generated from operations before working capital changes increased by ZAR 287.4 million.
Net cash generated from operating activities increased ZAR 978.3 million, or 102%, for the financial year ended February 28, 2025 compared to financial year ended February 29, 2024. Cash generated from operations before working capital changes increased by ZAR 287.7 million.
The method in providing for expected credit losses is consistent with prior years. 65 Finance Income Finance income increased ZAR 16.2 million, or 70%, for the year ended February 29, 2024 compared to the year ended February 28, 2023. This was primarily due to an increase in interest earned on positive bank balances during the course of the year.
The method in providing for expected credit losses is consistent with prior years. 65 Finance Income Finance income increased ZAR 4.8 million, or 12%, for the financial year ended February 28, 2025 compared to the financial year ended February 29, 2024. This was primarily driven by higher interest earned on positive bank balances during the year.
Cartrack’s sales and marketing operating expenses increased ZAR 77.8 million, or 20%, for the year ended February 29, 2024 compared to the year ended February 28, 2023 with a significant recruitment drive focused mainly on sales and customer experience.
For the financial year ended February 29, 2024, Carzuka’s sales and marketing operating expenses were ZAR 26.1 million. Cartrack’s sales and marketing operating expenses increased 30% to ZAR 613.1 million for the financial year ended February 28, 2025 compared to financial year ended February 29, 2024 with a significant recruitment drive focused mainly on sales and customer experience.
These translations should not be considered representations that any such amounts have been, could have been or could be converted at that or any other exchange rate. See “Exchange Rates” for further information about recent fluctuations in exchange rates.
These translations should not be considered representations that any such amounts have been, could have been or could be converted at that or any other exchange rate. See “Exchange Rates” for further information about recent fluctuations in exchange rates. (2) We define Adjusted EBITDA margin (a non-IFRS measure) as Adjusted EBITDA (a non-IFRS measure) divided by revenue.
South Africa Karooooo was able to leverage its strong market position and well-established national distribution network to deliver strong subscriber growth in the year, contributing to Karooooo’s robust financial performance.
South Africa We leveraged our strong market position and well-established national distribution network to deliver strong subscriber growth during the financial year, contributing to Karooooo’s robust financial performance.
Year ended February 29/28 Y-o-Y % 2024 2024 2023 2022 (2) 2024 2023 (U.S.$ thousands (1) ) (in R thousands) Net cash generated from operating activities 49,772 955,040 1,126,663 931,706 (15 )% 21 % Net cash utilized by investing activities (48,581 ) (932,187 ) (622,210 ) (658,217 ) 50 % (5 )% Net cash (utilized by) / generated from financing activities (30,902 ) (592,954 ) (420,026 ) 334,972 41 % (225 )% (1) For convenience purposes only, amounts in South African rand as at February 29, 2024 have been translated to U.S. dollars using an exchange rate of ZAR 19.1884 to U.S.$1.00, the exchange rate for U.S. dollars at February 29, 2024 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Year ended February 28/29 Y-o-Y % 2025 2025 2024 2023 (2) 2025 2024 (U.S.$ thousands (1) ) (in R thousands) Net cash generated from operating activities 103,934 1,933,295 955,040 1,126,663 102 % (15 )% Net cash utilized by investing activities (57,917) (1,077,335) (932,187 ) (622,210 ) 16 % 50 % Net cash utilized by financing activities (23,830) (443,260) (592,954 ) (420,026 ) (25) % 41 % (1) For convenience purposes only, amounts in South African rand as at February 28, 2025 have been translated to U.S. dollars using an exchange rate of ZAR 18.6012 to U.S.$1.00, the exchange rate for U.S. dollars as at February 28, 2025 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Less significant cost of sales items include expenditures incurred in connection with our asset recovery warranty program, (which is determined based on historical loss data observed over a period of at least the past five years) and mapping costs. Our cost of sales is generally driven by the number of assets under subscription and solutions provided.
Less significant cost of revenue items includes expenditures incurred in connection with an asset recovery warranty program (offered by a third-party service provider), which is determined based on historical loss data observed over a period of at least the past five years, and mapping costs.
Research and development costs that qualify for capitalization, such as costs related to new generation smart devices and our SaaS platform, are capitalized and amortized over 3 years.
Research and development costs that qualify for capitalization, such as costs related to new generation smart devices and new stacks for our platform, are capitalized and amortized over 3 years. We expect research and development expenses to increase, at a similar rate as subscription revenue growth.
On the basis of such information, there has been no change to the estimated average useful life of 60 months of a subscriber contract for the year ended February 29, 2024. Contracts which terminate prior to 60 months result in accelerated depreciation of the underlying capitalized telematics devices and capitalized commission assets being recognized immediately.
On the basis of such information, the average useful life of a subscriber contract was over 60 months as at financial year ended February 28, 2025. Contracts that terminate prior to the end of useful life result in accelerated depreciation of the underlying capitalized telematics devices and capitalized commission assets being recognized immediately.
Carzuka and Karooooo Logistics’ research and development operating expenses were ZAR 2.0 million and ZAR 12.9 million, respectively, incurred in the year ended February 29, 2024, compared to ZAR 4.3 million and ZAR 5.7 million, respectively, incurred in the year ended February 28, 2023.
Karooooo Logistics’s research and development operating expenses were ZAR 11.5 million incurred in the financial year ended February 28, 2025 as compared to ZAR 12.9 million incurred in financial year ended February 29, 2024. For the financial year ended February 29, 2024, Carzuka’s research and development operating expenses were ZAR 2.0 million.
We serve customers in 25 countries across five continents, supporting more than 1.97 million subscribers as of February 29, 2024 and our highly scalable platform serves large multinational enterprises and individual consumers alike, enabling us to address a large, growing and underpenetrated global market. As of February 29, 2024, we had more than 121,000 commercial customers (FY2023: 105,000+).
We serve customers in more than 20 countries, supporting more than 2.3 million subscribers as at February 28, 2025 and our highly scalable platform serves large multinational enterprises and individual consumers alike, enabling us to address a large, growing and underpenetrated global market. As at February 28, 2025, we served more than 125,000 commercial customers (FY2024: 121,000+).
Customers may prepay all or part of their contractual obligations for the full initial contract term. Cost of Sales Cost of sales consists primarily of costs related to the depreciation and amortization of capitalized subscriber acquisition costs, which includes the telematics device, the cost of the installation and direct commissions paid to our sales staff.
Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue consists primarily of costs related to the depreciation and amortization of capitalized subscriber acquisition costs, which includes the telematics device, the cost of the installation and direct commissions paid to our sales staff.
The Group organized its business units based on its products and services into the following reportable segments: ● Cartrack is a provider of an on-the-ground operational Internet of Things (“IoT”) Software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) cloud that maximizes the value of transportation, operations and workflow data by providing insightful real-time data analytics to connected vehicles and equipment. ● Carzuka is a physical and e-commerce vehicle buying and selling marketplace which allows customers to source, buy and sell vehicles efficiently and cost effectively.
The Group organized its business units based on its products and services into the following reportable segments: ● Cartrack is a provider of an on-the-ground operational Internet of Things (“IoT”) Software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) cloud that maximizes the value of transportation, operations and workflow data by providing insightful real-time data analytics to connected vehicles and equipment. ● Karooooo Logistics provides a software application enabling the management of last mile delivery and general operational logistics (Delivery-as-a-service or “Daas”).
Revenue for South Africa increased ZAR 280.1 million, or 12%, for the year ended February 29, 2024 driven by a 12% increase in subscription revenue of ZAR 275.7 million as a result of net subscriber growth of 177,879 subscribers. Africa-Other This region remains a positive cash generator and is strategic to Karooooo’s South Africa operations.
Revenue for South Africa increased ZAR 364.5 million, or 14%, for the financial year ended February 28, 2025 driven by a 15% increase in subscription revenue of ZAR 367.7 million as a result of strong net subscriber growth of 16% or 243,761 subscribers. Africa-Other This region remains a positive cash generator and is strategic to our South African operations.
Year ended February 29/28 Y-o-Y % 2024 2024 2023 2022 (3) 2024 2023 (U.S.$ thousands (1) ) (in R thousands) Profit for the year 39,303 754,156 608,806 476,607 24 % 28 % Less: Finance income (2,054 ) (39,418 ) (23,255 ) (6,083 ) 70 % 282 % Add: Finance costs 825 15,822 10,095 12,331 57 % (18 )% Add: Fair value changes to derivate assets 20 388 971 506 (60 )% 92 % Add: Taxation 16,237 311,554 285,298 205,476 9 % 39 % Add: Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of intangible assets 33,778 648,142 544,931 497,359 19 % 10 % Add: IPO costs - - - 10,288 - (100 )% Add: Capitalized commission assets written-off (2) - - - 15,301 - (100 )% Adjusted EBITDA (a non-IFRS measure) 88,109 1,690,644 1,426,846 1,211,785 18 % 18 % Profit Margin 18 % 17 % 17 % Adjusted EBITDA Margin (a non-IFRS measure) 40 % 41 % 44 % (1) For convenience purposes only, amounts in South African rand as at February 29, 2024 have been translated to U.S. dollars using an exchange rate of ZAR 19.1884 to U.S.$1.00, the exchange rate for U.S. dollars at February 29, 2024 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Year ended February 28/29 Y-o-Y % 2025 2025 2024 2023 (3) 2025 2024 (U.S.$ thousands (1) ) (in R thousands) Profit for the year 50,379 937,110 754,156 608,806 24 % 24 % Less: Finance income (2,374 ) (44,167 ) (39,418 ) (23,255 ) 12 % 70 % Add: Finance costs 2,735 50,866 15,822 10,095 221 % 57 % Add: Fair value changes to derivative assets — — 388 971 (100 )% (60 )% Add: Taxation 16,655 309,811 311,554 285,298 (1 )% 9 % Add: Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and amortization of intangible assets 35,619 662,559 648,142 544,931 2 % 19 % Add: Impairment of goodwill 2,344 43,600 — — 100 % — Add: Offering costs 812 15,113 — — — — Less: Gain on disposal of subsidiaries (77 ) (1,432 ) — — — — Adjusted EBITDA (a non-IFRS measure) 106,093 1,973,460 1,690,644 1,426,846 17 % 18 % Profit Margin 21 % 18 % 17 % Adjusted EBITDA Margin (2) (a non-IFRS measure) 43 % 40 % 41 % (1) For convenience purposes only, amounts in South African rand as at February 28, 2025 have been translated to U.S. dollars using an exchange rate of ZAR 18.6012 to U.S.$1.00, the exchange rate for U.S. dollars as at February 28, 2025 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.