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Karooooo Ltd., headquartered in Singapore, is a prominent provider of an on-the-ground operations cloud, designed to optimize the value of data. The company owns the Cartrack SaaS platform that offers insightful real-time data analytics and business intelligence reports. Karooooo Ltd. extends its services beyond connected vehicles and equipment, assisting a diverse array of enterprise customers in digitally transforming their on-the-ground operations. Key services include systems integrations, fleet administration, field worker management, video-based safety, risk mitigation, delivery management, and ESG compliance and reporting.
With over 1,500,000 active subscribers across 23 countries, Karooooo Ltd. processes more than 70 billion data points monthly. The company employs over 3,000 staff members worldwide, delivering top-notch service to its 78,000 partnered businesses globally. Karooooo's primary segments include Cartrack, Carzuka, and Karooooo Logistics, with the Cartrack segment being the main revenue driver.
The company's software-as-a-service platform provides customers with differentiated insights and analytics to optimize business operations and workforce efficiency, reduce costs, enhance safety, monitor environmental impact, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage risk. Karooooo's comprehensive, cloud-based smart mobility platform is pivotal for any enterprise aiming to streamline their on-the-ground operations effectively.
- Core Business: Providing real-time mobility data analytics solutions for smart transportation.
- Recent Achievements: Expanding to 23 countries with over 1.5 million active subscribers.
- Current Projects: Focus on enhancing fleet administration and delivery management systems.
- Financial Condition: Strong revenue growth primarily driven by Cartrack segment.
- Partnerships: Collaborating with 78,000 businesses globally.
- Products: Cartrack, Carzuka, Karooooo Logistics.
Stay updated with the latest developments and news from Karooooo Ltd. to understand their significant impact on the smart mobility and data analytics landscape.
Karooooo reported strong Q2 2025 and HY 2025 results, ending August 31, 2024. Key highlights include:
- 17% Y/Y increase in subscribers to 2.14 million
- 18% Y/Y increase in Cartrack net subscriber additions to 89,168
- 300bps Y/Y improvement in Cartrack gross margin to 74%
- 31% Y/Y increase in adjusted earnings per share to ZAR7.35
Karooooo grew subscription revenue by 15% to ZAR986 million, with operating profit up 22% to ZAR302 million. Cartrack's subscription revenue grew 15% to ZAR983 million, representing 98% of total revenue. Karooooo Logistics saw a 40% revenue increase to ZAR101 million. The company has raised its FY25 outlook for subscribers and Cartrack subscription revenue.
Karooooo (NASDAQ: KARO), owner of Cartrack and 74.8% of Karooooo Logistics, has announced the release of its Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on Monday, October 14, 2024 shortly after 04:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The company will host a corresponding Zoom webinar on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 08:00 a.m. Eastern Time (02:00 p.m. South African time; 08:00 p.m. Singaporean time).
Investors can join the webinar using the provided Zoom link or telephone numbers. A replay of the event will be available on the company's website approximately three hours after its conclusion.
Karooooo announced the termination of its previously announced secondary public offering of ordinary shares due to unfavorable market conditions. The offering, initiated by CEO Isaias (Zak) Jose Calisto as the Selling Shareholder, aimed to improve investor liquidity. Despite significant investor interest and oversubscription, recent market changes and their impact on the share price led to the decision to halt the offering. No ordinary shares of Karooooo (KARO) will be sold as a result of this termination. However, the company retains the flexibility to conduct a future offering under its Registration Statement on Form F-3 when market conditions improve.
Karooooo (NASDAQ: KARO) has announced a secondary public offering of ordinary shares held by CEO Isaias (Zak) Jose Calisto. The offering aims to generate $75 million in gross proceeds, with underwriters having a 30-day option to purchase additional shares worth $11.25 million. Karooooo will not receive any proceeds from the sale but will bear associated costs. UBS Investment Bank and William Blair are acting as joint active lead book-running managers, while Raymond James and Standard Bank are joint book-running managers. The offering will be made through a prospectus and prospectus supplement, with the Registration Statement on Form F-3 already declared effective by the SEC on July 22, 2024.
Karooooo, owner of Cartrack and 74.8% of Karooooo Logistics, reported strong Q1 2025 results with continued growth at scale. Highlights include:
- Cartrack subscribers up 17% to 2,047,442
- Net subscriber additions increased 88% to 75,910
- Operating profit grew 34% to ZAR300 million
- Earnings per share up 41% to ZAR7.17
- Cartrack revenue grew 15% to ZAR981 million
- Subscription revenue up 15% to ZAR960 million (98% of total revenue)
- Karooooo Logistics revenue grew 63% to ZAR101 million
The company maintains a positive outlook, citing expansion, platform enhancements, and potential improved economic conditions in South Africa. A dividend of USD1.08 was declared for August 2024.
Karooooo (NASDAQ: KARO), owner of Cartrack Holdings, has announced the release of its First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on July 18, 2024, after 04:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The company will host a Zoom webinar on July 19, 2024, at 08:00 a.m. Eastern Time for investors, analysts, and media.
Additionally, Karooooo's annual general meeting is scheduled for August 29, 2024, at 12:00 South African time, to be held via electronic communication. The Notice of Annual General Meeting and Annual Financial Statements will be distributed to shareholders around August 13, 2024, in compliance with Singapore Companies Act requirements.
Karooooo, the parent company of Cartrack, reported strong Q4 2024 and FY 2024 results, showing notable growth in customer acquisition and financial performance. Year-over-year, Cartrack subscribers rose by 15% to 1.97 million, with net subscriber additions up 65%. The company's Q4 operating profit increased by 25% to ZAR296 million, and earnings per share surged 45% to ZAR6.81. For the full year, EPS climbed 24% to ZAR23.85. Annual Recurring Revenue grew by 17% to ZAR3,769 million.
Cartrack's revenue and subscription revenue both grew by 17%, reaching ZAR3,614 million and ZAR3,523 million, respectively. Subscription revenue comprised 97% of the total revenue. Operating profit for the year also rose by 17% to ZAR1,069 million. Additionally, Cartrack logged a record EBITDA of ZAR1,710 million with an EBITDA margin of 47%. Karooooo Logistics saw a 77% increase in revenue to ZAR317 million, driven by its scalable delivery-as-a-service model.
Karooooo's Operations Cloud supports the digital transformation of over 121,000 commercial clients, boasting a 95% retention rate. The CEO highlighted the company's strong market position, robust balance sheet, and healthy cash position as key growth drivers.
Karooooo (NASDAQ: KARO) announced the release of its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results on May 15, 2024. The Company will host a Zoom webinar on May 16, 2024, providing an opportunity for investors, analysts, and the media to participate.
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