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KORE(KORE) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-08-12 22:04
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The second quarter revenue was $70.4 million, up 16% year-over-year from $60.7 million in Q2 2021 [11][38] - IoT solutions revenue increased by 47% year-over-year to $25.7 million [11][39] - The dollar-based net expansion rate (DBNER) for Q2 was 114%, up from 113% in the prior year [42] - Total gross margin was 52%, flat year-over-year, while IoT connectivity gross margin increased by six percentage points to 65% [40] - The net loss for Q2 was $11.1 million compared to $6.9 million in the same period last year [45] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - IoT connectivity revenue increased by 3% year-over-year to $44.7 million despite revenue pressures from foreign exchange and LTE pricing transitions [39] - The fleet vertical currently accounts for approximately $50 million in annual revenue, with a target to grow to $75 million by 2025 and an internal stretch target of $150 million [35][36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The fleet management market is projected to grow to $750 billion by 2030, with video analytics expected to grow at a CAGR of 17% over the next three years [27] - The usage-based insurance market surpassed $30 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a 20% CAGR through 2027 [28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - KORE aims to simplify IoT complexities through a one-stop shop approach, focusing on deploying, managing, and scaling IoT solutions [18][19] - The company is increasingly going to market by industry verticals, having launched Connected Health and Fleet as the first two of five target verticals [24][23] - KORE is investing in developing its partner ecosystem, having integrated with over 400 partners [36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects a sequential decline in revenue for Q3 and H2 2022 due to the completion of the LTE transition project with the largest customer [12][38] - Despite anticipated headwinds, the company expects to exceed its two-year public revenue forecast for 2021-2022 by over $50 million [13][50] - Management remains confident about future growth, particularly in IoT connectivity, as the company transitions away from 2G and 3G SIMs [86][88] Other Important Information - KORE generated $14.7 million from operations in Q2 2022, a significant improvement from a cash use of $2 million in the same period last year [46] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q2 were $40.8 million, down from $86 million at the end of 2021, primarily due to financing the BMP and Simon acquisitions [47] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you break down the revenue beat in terms of contributing factors? - Management indicated that the acquisition contributed mid-high 20s to revenue, with the rest attributed to organic execution, particularly in ARPU stability [61][62] Question: How does the geographic distribution of the 100 million telematics units align with KORE's market access? - Management confirmed that the 100 million telematics units are currently available, with about 15% pre-configured for connectivity, and noted that most accessible markets include North America and Europe [66][67] Question: What is the contribution of the fleet vertical as a percentage of revenue? - The fleet vertical contributes approximately $50 million, which is about 17-18% of total revenue [99] Question: How is inflation and higher gas prices impacting the fleet vertical? - Management noted an uptick in interest for fuel optimization solutions among fleet customers, indicating resilience in demand despite economic pressures [100][101] Question: What are the expectations for gross margins in the second half of the year? - Management expects gross margins for IoT connectivity to remain stable around 65%, while IoT solutions margins are anticipated to improve gradually [103][104]
KORE(KORE) - 2022 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2022-08-11 21:01
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 __________________________ FORM 10-Q __________________________ (Mark One) For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _________ to _________ Commission File Number: 001-40856 KORE Group Holdings, Inc. (Exa ...
KORE(KORE) - 2022 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2022-05-16 19:56
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _________ to _________ Commission File Number: 001-40856 KORE Group Holdings, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) De ...
KORE(KORE) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-03-30 11:49
Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐ Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number 001-40856 KORE Group Holdings, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 3700 Mansell Roa ...
KORE(KORE) - 2021 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2021-11-16 11:10
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _________ to _________ Commission File Number: 001-39647 KORE Group Holdings, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter ...
KORE(KORE) - 2021 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-11-16 03:10
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q3 2021 was $67.9 million, a growth of 22.8% compared to $55.3 million in Q3 2020 [18] - IoT connectivity revenue was $41.5 million, representing 61% of total revenue, growing 4.9% from $39.6 million a year ago [18] - IoT solutions revenue was $26.3 million, accounting for 39% of total revenue, with a significant growth of 68.2% from $15.7 million a year ago [18] - Gross margin percentage decreased to 48% from 54% year-over-year, primarily due to accelerated growth in IoT solutions which have lower margins [23] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 was $15.9 million, slightly up from $15.4 million in the previous year [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - IoT connectivity services, primarily CaaS, continue to be the largest revenue contributor, while IoT solutions are trending towards 32% of overall revenue in 2021 [7][18] - Total connections reached 13.6 million, up 23.6% year-over-year, indicating strong growth in IoT connectivity services [19] - The dollar-based net expansion rate (DBNER) was 114%, up from 103% a year ago, indicating successful customer retention and growth [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The IoT market is projected to grow from less than $400 billion in 2020 to $7 trillion by 2030, and further to approximately $15 trillion by 2035 [8] - The number of IoT devices is expected to increase from roughly 12 billion in 2020 to approximately 75 billion by 2030 [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on becoming a leader in the IoT market, with a five-year transformation plan that includes strengthening its core IoT connectivity business and launching new services [26][27] - The strategy includes launching industry practices, with connected health and fleet management already initiated, and plans to expand into three additional sectors [27] - The company aims to leverage eSIM technology as a key enabler for IoT growth [27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in exceeding combined revenue projections for 2021 and 2022, despite challenges from supply chain issues and technology transitions [21][25] - The company anticipates that the shutdown of 2G and 3G networks will lead to improved growth rates post-2022 [25] - Management highlighted the importance of addressing supply chain constraints to meet pent-up demand in the market [32] Other Important Information - The company reported a net loss of $4.5 million for Q3 2021, an improvement from a loss of $5.6 million a year ago [23] - Cash and restricted cash increased to $73.1 million as of September 30, 2021, compared to $11.9 million a year ago, primarily due to proceeds from a business combination [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is driving the confidence to beat guidance for 2021 and 2022? - Management indicated that confidence stems from solid business execution, ARPU stabilization, and overall business momentum, despite supply chain issues impacting growth [30] Question: Can you elaborate on the ARPU headwind and its implications for 2023? - Management acknowledged that while there may be minor headwinds due to delayed transitions, they expect to largely overcome these challenges by the end of next year [32] Question: How has the customer case study impacted revenue growth? - Management noted that they benefit from operating leverage, but agreed to a price reduction with their largest customer, which has affected margins [38] Question: What is the outlook for gross margins going forward? - Management indicated that while they expect to invest for growth, this may impact profitability in the near term due to increased public company costs and other factors [48] Question: Are there specific verticals moving faster than others in the pipeline? - Management highlighted that connected health is currently the most promising vertical, with ongoing efforts to launch additional industry practices [55]
KORE(KORE) - 2021 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2021-09-27 19:52
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-39647 King Pubco, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 86-3078783 (State or othe ...