Core Insights - Lesaka Technologies is consolidating its operating brands under a unified "One Lesaka" identity, aiming to enhance its market position as a strong challenger brand by integrating digital capabilities with physical distribution [1][3][6] - The company received Competition Tribunal approval for its merger with Bank Zero, which is expected to provide significant funding and balance-sheet benefits, including a reduction in gross debt by over ZAR 1 billion [2][6][19] Financial Performance - For Q2 fiscal 2026, Lesaka reported net revenue of ZAR 1.6 billion, reflecting a 16% year-over-year increase, and group-adjusted EBITDA of ZAR 304 million, up 47% year-over-year [5][7] - Adjusted earnings rose to ZAR 111 million, with adjusted earnings per share increasing from ZAR 0.21 to ZAR 1.34 [7][8] - The company's leverage ratio remained stable at 2.5x, down from 2.9x at year-end, with a medium-term target of 2x or lower [8] Operational Highlights - The consumer division showed strong performance with revenue increasing by 38% to ZAR 567 million, lending originations up 88%, and the outstanding loan book growing by 106% to approximately ZAR 1.5 billion [4][13] - The merchant division experienced a revenue decline of 2%, but active merchants increased by 8% to around 130,000, with a new in-house payments switch processing over 40% of card total payment volume [4][11][12] - In the insurance segment, gross premium revenue rose by 38% to ZAR 134 million, with enforced policies increasing by 29% to 641,000 [14] Strategic Guidance - Management provided guidance for Q3, projecting net revenue between ZAR 1.65 billion and ZAR 1.8 billion, and group-adjusted EBITDA between ZAR 300 million and ZAR 340 million [17] - Full-year guidance was reaffirmed with net revenue expected to be between ZAR 6.4 billion and ZAR 6.9 billion, and group-adjusted EBITDA between ZAR 1.25 billion and ZAR 1.45 billion [17]