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Society Pass Inc. (Nasdaq: SOPA) is a data-driven e-commerce ecosystem headquartered in Southeast Asia, established in 2018. The company operates across Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, aiming to revolutionize the digital commerce space. Society Pass focuses on creating a seamless interaction between consumers and merchants through advanced AI cognitive analytics technology. This innovative approach helps in brokering transactions via a diverse range of value-enhancing and time-saving products and services, while also monetizing data for its platform partners.
The company comprises six main operating segments: Online Grocery and Food Deliveries, Digital Marketing, Online Ticketing and Reservation, Telecommunications Reseller, e-commerce, and Merchant Point of Sale (POS). Among these, the Digital Marketing segment is a significant contributor to the company’s revenue.
Society Pass has recently secured an equity line of up to $40 million to support potential public offerings of its subsidiaries. The first advance notice involved issuing 1,000,000 shares priced at $0.18 per share to Strattners FZCO, a family office arm of Strattners Bank SA. This capital infusion is pivotal for strategic growth initiatives, including potential spinouts of Thoughtful Media Group Inc. and NusaTrip Inc.
The company has also announced a 1-for-15 reverse split of its common stock effective from May 1, 2024, to maintain its listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. This move will consolidate every fifteen issued and outstanding shares into one, thereby refining their capital structure without changing shareholders' percentage ownership.
Society Pass is committed to driving innovation across interconnected verticals such as loyalty programs, digital media, travel, telecommunications, and lifestyle services. It aims to meet the growing demand for advanced services in these sectors by partnering with visionary entrepreneurs and acquiring strategic companies.
The company has garnered positive investor sentiment, as indicated by Ascendiant Capital’s report. The report highlights strong economic expansion, urbanization, and mobile technology adoption as key growth drivers. It maintains a 'BUY' rating for Society Pass, albeit with a revised 12-month price target of $21, recognizing the company's high growth potential and strategic initiatives.
Society Pass (SOPA) has announced a stock repurchase program authorizing the purchase of up to US$2 million in common stock, effective February 1, 2023. As of December 31, 2022, the company reported approximately US$19 million in cash and zero long-term debt. Dennis Nguyen, the CEO, indicated that the current stock price of $1.11 presents an attractive opportunity for share buybacks, aimed at enhancing shareholder value. The company plans to utilize its cash reserves to fund the repurchase and expand its fintech and e-commerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia through strategic acquisitions.
Institutional Analyst Inc. released a comprehensive Equity Research Report on Society Pass Incorporated (Nasdaq: SOPA), highlighting its strategic position in Southeast Asia’s fast-growing fintech and e-commerce ecosystem. Led by experienced founder Dennis Nguyen, SoPa aims to leverage market opportunities through acquisitions, projecting over $100 million in group sales for 2023. The company boasts a growing base of 3.3 million registered users and 205,000 merchants, alongside a strong cash position of nearly $20 million against a market cap of $26 million. This resource advantage allows for expansion and improved service offerings.
NusaTrip, Indonesia’s first IATA-certified online travel agency, has opened its second regional office in the Philippines. This move targets the significant market of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and foreign tourists, with a goal of enhancing travel connections between the Philippines and overseas Filipinos. According to government data, there are millions of OFWs currently deployed globally. NusaTrip plans to expand its offerings beyond air travel, focusing on partnerships with local businesses and promoting tourism in the Philippines. This aligns with the growing recovery of the travel industry post-pandemic.
Society Pass Incorporated (Nasdaq: SOPA), a leading e-commerce and fintech ecosystem in Southeast Asia, announced that CEO Dennis Nguyen will present at the Sidoti January Virtual Investor Conference on January 18-19, 2023. The presentation will start at 4:00 PM on January 18 and will be accessible live online. Additionally, SOPA will hold one-on-one meetings with investors during the conference. Founded in 2018, Society Pass connects millions of consumers and merchants through its platforms, boasting over 3.3 million registered users and more than 205,000 merchants.
NusaTrip, an IATA-certified online travel agency and part of Society Pass (Nasdaq: SOPA), has opened its first regional office in Singapore, marking its first expansion outside Indonesia. This move aims to enhance NusaTrip's presence in the Southeast Asian tourism market and offer customers in Singapore the ability to book flights and hotels directly in local currency. The travel and tourism sector in Asia-Pacific is projected to grow at an annual rate of 8.5%, prompting NusaTrip to expand its hotel offerings beyond the current 200,000 listings.
Thailand-based Thoughtful Media Group has acquired More Media, a leading Indonesian creative design agency, expanding its digital advertising reach into the Indonesian market. More Media, now re-branded as Thoughtful Media Indonesia, enhances TMG's social commerce capabilities and is expected to significantly boost revenue growth in 2023. This acquisition follows TMG's strategy to leverage regional synergies and grow its market presence in Southeast Asia.
Society Pass Incorporated (Nasdaq: SOPA) has announced its 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held virtually on December 20, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. EST. Shareholders will vote on the election of board members, equity incentive plan amendments, and the selection of an accounting firm. The record date for eligible shareholders is October 21, 2022. The Company operates in Southeast Asia, focusing on loyalty, fintech, and e-commerce. Society Pass has over 3.3 million registered consumers and 205,000 merchants, aiming to enhance user experience through its fintech platform.
Society Pass Incorporated (Nasdaq: SOPA), a leading data-driven loyalty, fintech, and e-commerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia, announces that its Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Dennis Nguyen, will present at the #Adapt International Convention 2022 on December 13-14. His keynote titled “Digital Assets In The Web3 Economy. Society Points Are Digital Assets” will take place on December 13 at 2:30 PM. The company aims to innovate the retail landscape in SEA with a user base of over 3.3 million consumers and 205,000 merchants, leveraging technology for personalized shopping experiences.
Society Pass (Nasdaq: SOPA) announced an expansion of its travel platform NusaTrip by adding five low-cost airline partners: JetStar Airways, VietJet Air, NokAir, Thai Smile Air, and Thai Lion Air. This move enhances NusaTrip's flight options and competitive pricing for users. The NusaXchange platform now offers streamlined booking for a variety of domestic and international routes, catering to a wider audience. The global low-cost airline market is projected to grow significantly from $155 billion in 2016 to $440 billion by 2030.
Argus Research Co has issued an equity report on Society Pass Incorporated (Nasdaq: SOPA), projecting a fair value of $7.50 per share. The report highlights a breakout in year-over-year revenue, with 3Q 2022 revenues increasing to $2.1 million from $83,000 in 3Q 2021. Forecasts for 2022 and 2023 suggest revenues of $7 million and $40 million, respectively. Society Pass boasts a healthy balance sheet with $23 million in cash and over 3.3 million registered consumers. Notably, the company has made significant acquisitions to enhance its operations across various verticals.
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