NETSOL Technologies Reports 23% Revenue Growth and EPS of $0.04 in Fiscal Second Quarter 2024

Rhea-AI Summary

NETSOL Technologies, Inc. (NTWK) reports strong financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, with total net revenues increasing by 23% to $15.2 million. The company shows significant growth in license fees, subscription and support revenues, and gross margins. NETSOL anticipates strong double-digit organic revenue growth and profitability for fiscal 2024, driven by a solid performance across its business segments.

Positive

• Significant increase in total net revenues by 23% to $15.2 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
• Strong growth in license fees, subscription and support revenues, contributing to overall revenue growth.
• Improvement in gross margins to 47% from 25% in the prior year period, indicating operational efficiency.
• GAAP net income of $408,000 or $0.04 per diluted share for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, compared to a net loss in the same period last year.
• Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $725,000 or $0.06 per diluted share for the second quarter, a positive turnaround from a loss in the previous year.
• Cash and cash equivalents of $15.7 million as of December 31, 2023, providing financial stability.
• Management's optimistic outlook for strong revenue growth and improved margins in the second half of fiscal 2024.
• Successful execution of growth strategy and expansion into high-growth markets like North America.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

NETSOL Technologies' reported financial results indicate a significant improvement in their fiscal performance, with a noteworthy increase in gross margins from 25% to 47% year-over-year for the second quarter. This is a strong indicator of enhanced efficiency and profitability, which can be attributed to the growth in licensing fees and recurring revenues. The shift towards a hybrid license and SaaS model appears to be a strategic move that aligns with current industry trends towards subscription-based models, offering predictable and stable revenue streams.

From an investor's perspective, the substantial growth in license fees, particularly from a new contract with a major automotive company in Asia, suggests an expanding market presence and potential for increased market share. This, coupled with the company's robust pipeline of SaaS and licensing opportunities, could signal continued revenue growth and an upward trajectory for NETSOL's financial health. However, it is crucial to monitor the company's operating expenses, which, while reduced as a percentage of sales, have increased on a constant currency basis. Investors should keep an eye on how these expenses are managed in the context of overall revenue growth.

Market Research Analyst

The reported growth in NETSOL's SaaS offerings, including the Otoz 2.0 digital retail platform, is indicative of the company's ability to innovate and adapt to the evolving digital landscape within the automotive industry. The double enrollment in the Otoz platform and increased traction with key clients like AutoNation and MINI USA demonstrate the company's competitive edge and potential for capturing a larger share of the digital solutions market in the automotive sector.

Moreover, the management's forecast of strong double-digit organic revenue growth could be reflective of a broader industry shift towards digital transformation, which has been accelerated by the global pandemic. This shift presents opportunities for companies like NETSOL to capitalize on new revenue streams and expand their customer base. The focus on high-growth markets such as North America is also a strategic move to diversify revenue sources and mitigate risks associated with market concentration.

Economist

NETSOL's financial results and management commentary suggest a positive economic outlook for the company, with the potential for sustainable profitability. The emphasis on organic revenue growth is particularly important as it indicates underlying business strength without relying on acquisitions or external factors. The increase in gross profit margins suggests that the company is not only growing its top line but is also becoming more efficient in its operations, which is a positive sign for long-term economic health.

However, it is important to consider the macroeconomic factors such as currency fluctuations, which have impacted the company's financials, as evidenced by the foreign currency exchange transaction losses. As the company expands internationally, it will be increasingly exposed to such risks. The use of constant currency measures in the financial report helps stakeholders understand the company's performance without the noise of exchange rate movements, providing a clearer picture of the company's operational success.

• Strong licensing fees and increased recurring revenues
  
• 2Q ‘24 Gross Margins of 47% up from 25% in 2Q’ 23
• Company on track for strong double digit organic revenue growth and profitability in fiscal 2024
  

ENCINO, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NETSOL Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTWK), a global business services and enterprise application solutions provider, reported results for the fiscal second quarter of 2024 ended December 31, 2023.

Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Total net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 increased 23% to $15.2 million, compared with $12.4 million in the prior year period. On a constant currency basis, total net revenues were $15.3 million.

• License fees were $3.0 million compared with $16,000 in the prior year period. License fees on a constant currency basis were $3.1 million.
• Total subscription (SaaS and Cloud) and support revenues were $6.8 million compared with $6.5 million in the prior year period. Total subscription and support revenues on a constant currency basis were $6.8 million.
• Total services revenues were $5.4 million, compared with $5.9 million in the prior year period. Total services revenues on a constant currency basis were $5.4 million.
  

Gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was $7.2 million (or 47% of net revenues), compared to $3.1 million (or 25% of net revenues) in the second quarter of fiscal 2023. On a constant currency basis, gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was $5.9 million (or 39% of net revenues as measured on a constant currency basis).

Operating expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 were $6.1 million (or 40% of sales) compared to $6.2 million (or 50% of sales) for the second quarter of fiscal 2023. On a constant currency basis, operating expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 increased to $6.7 million (or 44% of sales on a constant currency basis).

GAAP net income attributable to NETSOL for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 totaled $408,000 or $0.04 per diluted share, compared with a GAAP net loss of $(2.1 million) or a loss of $(0.19) per diluted share in the second quarter of fiscal 2023. Included in GAAP net income attributable to NETSOL was a loss of $(14,617) on foreign currency exchange transactions in the second quarter of fiscal 2024, compared to a gain of $657,000 in the prior year period. On a constant currency basis, GAAP net loss attributable to NETSOL for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 totaled $(902,000) or $(0.08) per diluted share.

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was $725,000 or $0.06 per diluted share, compared with a non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA loss of $(1.3 million) or $(0.12) per diluted share in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 (see note regarding “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” below for further discussion of this non-GAAP measure).

Six Months Ended December 31, 2023, Financial Results

Total net revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2023, were $29.5 million, compared to $25.1 million in the prior year period. On a constant currency basis, total net revenues were $29.6 million.

• License fees were $4.3 million compared with $266,000 in the prior year period. License fees on a constant currency basis were $4.3 million.
• Total subscription (SaaS and Cloud) and support revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2023, were $13.3 million compared with $12.5 million in the prior year period. Total subscription and support revenues on a constant currency basis were $13.3 million.
• Total services revenues were $11.9 million compared with $12.3 million in the prior year period. Total services revenues on a constant currency basis were $11.9 million.
  

Gross profit for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was $13.3 million (or 45% of net revenues), compared with $7.4 million (or 29% of net revenues) in the prior year period. On a constant currency basis, gross profit for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was $10.6 million (or 36% of net revenues as measured on a constant currency basis).

Operating expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2023, were $12.0 million (or 41% of sales) compared with $12.3 million (or 49% of sales) in the prior year period. On a constant currency basis, operating expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2023, were $13.1 million (or 44% of sales on a constant currency basis).

GAAP net income attributable to NETSOL for the six months ended December 31, 2023, totaled $439,000 or $0.04 per diluted share, compared with a GAAP net loss of $(2.7 million) or $(0.24) per diluted share in the prior year period. Included in GAAP net income attributable to NETSOL was a loss of $(149,000) on foreign currency exchange transactions for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to a gain of $2.0 million in the prior year period. On a constant currency basis, GAAP net loss attributable to NETSOL for the first six months of fiscal 2024 totaled $(2.4 million) or $(0.21) per diluted share.

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was $1.2 million or $0.10 per diluted share, compared with a non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.4 million or $(0.12) per diluted share in the prior year period (see note regarding “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” below for further discussion of this non-GAAP measure).

At December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents were $15.7 million. Total NETSOL stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2023, was $34.5 million, or $3.03 per share.

Management Commentary

NETSOL Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Najeeb Ghauri stated, “Similar to our first quarter, the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was characterized by increases in total net revenue, improved gross margins, and profitability, demonstrating the strength of our business model and our ability to execute on our growth strategy.

“While we continue to scale our SaaS business, our hybrid license and SaaS model has become a major catalyst for our growth. We recognized substantial license fees in this quarter as part of a large new contract in Asia with a major automotive company, which reinforces our visibility and reputation in the market, as well as the performance and reliability of our products. We expect license fees will continue to represent a key part of our revenue for the foreseeable future, and we have a robust pipeline of both SaaS and licensing opportunities to support this anticipated growth. We recognized increases in our subscription and support revenues this quarter as well, further reflecting the strength of our SaaS offerings. With the launch of our Otoz 2.0 digital retail platform, which has doubled enrollment over the last 12 months, and increased traction with key automotive clients like AutoNation and MINI USA, we’re confident that this part of our business is positioned for continued growth.

“We are very pleased with our second quarter results and continue to strategically invest and allocate capital to further expand our presence across key, high growth markets like North America. Given our recent results and trajectory, we expect to see strong double digit organic revenue growth and improved margins throughout the second half of fiscal 2024 as we move into a period of more sustainable profitability.”

Conference Call

NETSOL Technologies management will hold a conference call today (February 13, 2024) at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (6:00 a.m. Pacific Time) to discuss these financial results. A question-and-answer session will follow management's presentation.

U.S. dial-in: 877-407-0789
International dial-in: 201-689-8562

Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time or use this link for telephone access to the call via your web browser. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Investor Relations at 818-222-9195.

The conference call will also be broadcast live and available for replay here, along with additional replay access being provided through the company information section of NETSOL’s website.

A telephone replay of the conference call will be available approximately three hours after the call concludes through Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

Toll-free replay number: 844-512-2921
International replay number: 412-317-6671
Replay ID: 13743948

About NETSOL Technologies
NETSOL Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTWK) is a worldwide provider of IT and enterprise software solutions primarily serving the global leasing and finance industry. The Company’s suite of applications is backed by 40 years of domain expertise and supported by a committed team of professionals placed in ten strategically located support and delivery centers throughout the world. NETSOL’s products help companies transform their finance and leasing operations, providing a fully automated asset-based finance solution covering the complete leasing and finance lifecycle.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements relating to the development of the Company's products and services and future operation results, including statements regarding the Company that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. The words “expects,” “anticipates,” variations of such words, and similar expressions, identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, but their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Factors that could affect the Company's actual results include the progress and costs of the development of products and services and the timing of the market acceptance. The subject Companies expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any statement is based.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most comparable financial measure based upon GAAP, as well as a further explanation of adjusted EBITDA, is included in the financial tables in Schedule 4 of this press release.

Investor Relations Contact:

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NETSOL Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Schedule 1: Consolidated Balance Sheets
			As of				As of
	ASSETS		December 31, 2023				June 30, 2023
Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	15,659,516			$	15,533,254
	Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $421,288 and $420,354			5,975,716				11,714,422
	Revenues in excess of billings, net of allowance of $137,406 and $1,380,141			16,299,287				12,377,677
	Other current assets			2,142,487				1,978,514
		Total current assets		40,077,006				41,603,867
Revenues in excess of billings, net - long term				734,397				-
Property and equipment, net				5,665,699				6,161,186
Right of use assets - operating leases				1,659,622				1,151,575
Other assets				32,338				32,327
Intangible assets, net				-				127,931
Goodwill				9,302,524				9,302,524
		Total assets	$	57,471,586			$	58,379,410
	LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses		$	6,713,920			$	6,552,181
	Current portion of loans and obligations under finance leases			5,982,466				5,779,510
	Current portion of operating lease obligations			689,770				505,237
	Unearned revenue			4,426,008				7,932,306
		Total current liabilities		17,812,164				20,769,234
Loans and obligations under finance leases; less current maturities				99,527				176,229
Operating lease obligations; less current maturities				1,022,361				652,194
		Total liabilities		18,934,052				21,597,657
Stockholders' equity:
	Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized;			-				-
	Common stock, $.01 par value; 14,500,000 shares authorized;
		12,329,919 shares issued and 11,390,888 outstanding as of December 31, 2023
		12,284,887 shares issued and 11,345,856 outstanding as of June 30, 2023		123,301				122,850
	Additional paid-in-capital			128,587,384				128,476,048
	Treasury stock (at cost, 939,031 shares
	as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2023)			(3,920,856	)			(3,920,856	)
	Accumulated deficit			(44,456,980	)			(44,896,186	)
	Other comprehensive loss			(45,870,309	)			(45,975,156	)
		Total NetSol stockholders' equity		34,462,540				33,806,700
	Non-controlling interest			4,074,994				2,975,053
		Total stockholders' equity		38,537,534				36,781,753
		Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	57,471,586			$	58,379,410

NETSOL Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Schedule 2: Consolidated Statement of Operations
			For the Three Months								For the Six Months
			Ended December 31,								Ended December 31,
			2023				2022				2023				2022
Net Revenues:
	License fees		$	2,990,453			$	15,884			$	4,270,902			$	265,844
	Subscription and support			6,827,781				6,502,669				13,340,024				12,519,503
	Services			5,419,707				5,871,805				11,869,196				12,311,130
		Total net revenues		15,237,941				12,390,358				29,480,122				25,096,477
Cost of revenues				8,062,204				9,247,895				16,142,368				17,702,017
Gross profit				7,175,737				3,142,463				13,337,754				7,394,460
Operating expenses:
	Selling, general and administrative			5,807,494				5,716,073				11,240,463				11,394,634
	Research and development cost			341,411				472,904				719,830				942,531
		Total operating expenses		6,148,905				6,188,977				11,960,293				12,337,165
Income (loss) from operations				1,026,832				(3,046,514	)			1,377,461				(4,942,705	)
Other income and (expenses)
	Interest expense			(290,322	)			(202,363	)			(566,339	)			(323,973	)
	Interest income			468,280				309,906				882,998				741,763
	Gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange transactions			(14,617	)			657,223				(148,870	)			1,972,928
	Share of net loss from equity investment			-				5,133				-				5,133
	Other income (expense)			(57,305	)			94,708				576				120,324
		Total other income (expenses)		106,036				864,607				168,365				2,516,175
Net income (loss) before income taxes				1,132,868				(2,181,907	)			1,545,826				(2,426,530	)
Income tax provision				(150,053	)			(220,056	)			(271,948	)			(413,404	)
Net income (loss)				982,815				(2,401,963	)			1,273,878				(2,839,934	)
	Non-controlling interest			(574,499	)			309,037				(834,672	)			126,279
Net income (loss) attributable to NetSol			$	408,316			$	(2,092,926	)		$	439,206			$	(2,713,655	)
Net income (loss) per share:
	Net income (loss) per common share
		Basic	$	0.04			$	(0.19	)		$	0.04			$	(0.24	)
		Diluted	$	0.04			$	(0.19	)		$	0.04			$	(0.24	)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
	Basic			11,372,819				11,270,199				11,359,338				11,263,869
	Diluted			11,372,819				11,270,199				11,359,338				11,263,869

NETSOL Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Schedule 3: Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
				For the Six Months
				Ended December 31,
				2023				2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income (loss)			$	1,273,878			$	(2,839,934	)
	Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
	provided by operating activities:
	Depreciation and amortization				959,949				1,736,503
	Provision for bad debts				29,191				(67,176	)
	Share of net (gain) loss from investment under equity method				-				(5,133	)
	Gain on sale of assets				(98	)			(28,344	)
	Stock based compensation				111,787				146,167
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
	Accounts receivable				5,722,791				3,772,091
	Revenues in excess of billing				(4,239,762	)			(702,812	)
	Other current assets				329,171				(529,579	)
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses				72,501				904,731
	Unearned revenue				(3,654,724	)			(696,971	)
	Net cash provided by operating activities				604,684				1,689,543
Cash flows from investing activities:
	Purchases of property and equipment				(570,584	)			(1,252,325	)
	Sales of property and equipment				1,248				70,283
	Net cash used in investing activities				(569,336	)			(1,182,042	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
	Proceeds from bank loans				135,123
	Payments on finance lease obligations and loans - net				(162,482	)			(537,180	)
	Net cash used in financing activities				(27,359	)			(537,180	)
Effect of exchange rate changes					118,273				(2,987,396	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents					126,262				(3,017,075	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period					15,533,254				23,963,797
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period				$	15,659,516			$	20,946,722

NETSOL Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Schedule 4: Reconciliation to GAAP
	For the Three Months								For the Six Months
	Ended December 31,								Ended December 31,
	2023				2022				2023				2022
Net Income (loss) attributable to NetSol	$	408,316			$	(2,092,926	)		$	439,206			$	(2,713,655	)
Non-controlling interest		574,499				(309,037	)			834,672				(126,279	)
Income taxes		150,053				220,056				271,948				413,404
Depreciation and amortization		429,163				891,500				959,949				1,736,503
Interest expense		290,322				202,363				566,339				323,973
Interest (income)		(468,280	)			(309,906	)			(882,998	)			(741,763	)
EBITDA	$	1,384,073			$	(1,397,950	)		$	2,189,116			$	(1,107,817	)
Add back:
Non-cash stock-based compensation		51,433				64,333				111,787				146,167
Adjusted EBITDA, gross	$	1,435,506			$	(1,333,617	)		$	2,300,903			$	(961,650	)
Less non-controlling interest (a)		(710,154	)			7,363				(1,109,577	)			(392,172	)
Adjusted EBITDA, net	$	725,352			$	(1,326,254	)		$	1,191,326			$	(1,353,822	)
Weighted Average number of shares outstanding
Basic		11,372,819				11,270,199				11,359,338				11,263,869
Diluted		11,372,819				11,270,199				11,359,338				11,263,869
Basic adjusted EBITDA	$	0.06			$	(0.12	)		$	0.10			$	(0.12	)
Diluted adjusted EBITDA	$	0.06			$	(0.12	)		$	0.10			$	(0.12	)
(a)The reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA of non-controlling interest
to net income attributable to non-controlling interest is as follows
Net Income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	$	574,499			$	(309,037	)		$	834,672			$	(126,279	)
Income Taxes		75,407				68,406				111,784				128,316
Depreciation and amortization		109,748				255,584				251,082				493,917
Interest expense		91,295				62,736				177,184				100,132
Interest (income)		(144,578	)			(93,012	)			(272,669	)			(225,501	)
EBITDA	$	706,371			$	(15,323	)		$	1,102,053			$	370,585
Add back:
Non-cash stock-based compensation		3,783				7,960				7,524				21,587
Adjusted EBITDA of non-controlling interest	$	710,154			$	(7,363	)		$	1,109,577			$	392,172

FAQ

What were the total net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 for NETSOL Technologies (NTWK)?

Total net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 were $15.2 million.

What was the gross profit percentage for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 for NETSOL Technologies (NTWK)?

The gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was 47% of net revenues.

What was the GAAP net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 for NETSOL Technologies (NTWK)?

The GAAP net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was $408,000 or $0.04 per diluted share.

What was the Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 for NETSOL Technologies (NTWK)?

The Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was $725,000 or $0.06 per diluted share.

What were the total net revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2023, for NETSOL Technologies (NTWK)?

Total net revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2023, were $29.5 million.

What was the gross profit percentage for the six months ended December 31, 2023, for NETSOL Technologies (NTWK)?

The gross profit for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was 45% of net revenues.

What was the GAAP net income for the six months ended December 31, 2023, for NETSOL Technologies (NTWK)?

The GAAP net income for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was $439,000 or $0.04 per diluted share.

What was the Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended December 31, 2023, for NETSOL Technologies (NTWK)?

The Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was $1.2 million or $0.10 per diluted share.

When is the conference call for NETSOL Technologies (NTWK) to discuss the financial results?

NETSOL Technologies management will hold a conference call on February 13, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

What is the cash and cash equivalents amount as of December 31, 2023, for NETSOL Technologies (NTWK)?

Cash and cash equivalents were $15.7 million as of December 31, 2023.