PresentationMatthew BrombergCEO, President & Director [Presentation] Good morning. Good morning, Barcelona. Did you see that lineup of games? Megabonk, which just became one of the most played games ever on Steam; PEAK, a game built by just a handful of talented developers in a few weeks; Schedule I from solo dev TVGS now topping the charts; Kenny Sun and Friends' BALL x PIT, which sold over 300,000 copies in 5 days; or Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon; Blue Prince; and of course, Hollow Knight: Silksong, ...

Core Insights - Unity and Epic Games are collaborating to allow Unity developers to publish their games in Fortnite, enhancing opportunities for both players and developers [1][2] - Unity will integrate Unreal Engine support into its cross-platform commerce platform, providing Unreal developers with more options for managing digital catalogs and payment systems [2][3] - The partnership aims to foster an open and interoperable gaming ecosystem, echoing the collaborative spirit of the early web [3] Company Overview - Unity is a leading platform for creating and growing games and interactive experiences across various platforms, including mobile, PC, and console [5] - Epic Games, founded in 1991, operates Fortnite and develops Unreal Engine, serving as a major player in the interactive entertainment industry [8] Event Highlights - The announcement was made during Unity's Annual Developer Conference, Unite, which gathered over 1,500 developers for technical sessions and networking [4]

Summary of Powerfleet Innovation Event Company Overview - **Company**: Powerfleet - **Event**: 2025 Powerfleet Innovation Event - **Focus**: Presentation of Powerfleet's Unity platform and its impact on safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across various industries Key Industry Insights - **Market Context**: The global market consists of over 275 million commercial vehicles, with industries facing challenges due to fragmented data silos and disconnected telematics systems [11] - **Customer Base**: Powerfleet serves a diverse range of industries, helping over 5 million drivers and operators maintain safety and compliance [11] Core Themes and Arguments - **Transformation and Growth**: Powerfleet has undergone significant transformation, offering differentiated solutions that address mission-critical challenges for enterprises [3] - **Unity Platform**: The Unity platform integrates data from various sources, providing a single source of truth that enhances operational visibility and decision-making [11][60] - **Safety and Compliance**: Emphasized as foundational elements for operational excellence, with a focus on using AI to drive safety improvements and compliance [15][23] - **Digital Transformation**: Organizations are encouraged to automate processes and unify data to improve performance and reduce risks [15][16] Customer Case Studies - **PepsiCo**: - Transitioned from manual vehicle condition reports to an automated system, enhancing safety and compliance across 18,000 forklifts [26][31] - Achieved 100% pre-use compliance and eliminated unauthorized equipment use, significantly improving operational efficiency [32] - **Everdriven**: - Achieved a 99.9% accident-free record by utilizing Powerfleet's AI video safety solution, expanding the partnership to scale technology across more vehicles [80][81] - **Nestlé**: - Automated compliance checks across warehouses, reducing risks and protecting infrastructure, particularly against costly racking damage incidents [83][84] Technology and Innovation - **AI and IoT Integration**: Powerfleet's Unity platform combines IoT data with AI to provide real-time operational intelligence, enabling predictive insights and automation [48][49] - **Aura AI Engine**: Acts as the intelligence backbone of Unity, continuously learning and providing insights to enhance safety and compliance [38][39] - **Safety as a Service**: A comprehensive offering that combines technology with human oversight to improve safety outcomes and foster a culture of safety [71][76] Market Recognition - **Awards**: Powerfleet received the 2025 North America Product Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan for its exceptional performance in the connected vehicle market [57] Conclusion - **Unified Operations**: The integration of data across various operational silos is crucial for enhancing safety, compliance, and overall business performance [55][63] - **Future Outlook**: Powerfleet aims to continue expanding its technology and services to help organizations achieve connected, intelligent operations that drive growth and efficiency [52][60]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue increased by 45% year over year to $111.7 million, with strong organic growth of 9% overall and 12% in strategically important services [13] - Adjusted EBITDA rose more than 70% to $24.8 million, reflecting strong performance and operational efficiency [13] - Service revenue, excluding legacy Fleet Complete, grew 12% organically year over year, with service revenue now representing 80% of total revenue, up from 74% last year [11][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Annual services recurring revenue reached double-digit growth ahead of schedule, indicating strong business momentum [4] - Product margins improved by 640 basis points sequentially to 31.5%, supported by a rebound in higher margin on-site demand [14] - The company reported a 23% expansion in the video pipeline, indicating solid traction with AI video upselling [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America experienced double-digit year-over-year revenue performance, with a 26% increase in new logo wins [8] - Global channel bookings increased significantly in Q2, particularly with partners like AT&T and TELUS, showing a 32% sequential increase in quarterly pipeline bill [10] - The company secured major deals with a global industrial manufacturer and a North American logistics company, indicating strong market demand [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on accelerating sustainable growth following the completion of two major acquisitions and the end of an integration period [4] - A new Chief Revenue Officer has been appointed to drive SaaS growth at scale, indicating a commitment to enhancing revenue expansion [6] - The company plans to embed automation and AI deeper into operations to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, highlighting strong momentum and the potential for sustainable double-digit growth into FY2027 [31] - The company is seeing a shift in customer demand towards efficiency, safety, and compliance, which aligns with its value proposition [36] - Management noted that the integration of Fleet Complete has been successful, with no revenue recognition challenges anticipated moving forward [32] Other Important Information - The company achieved over $30 million in annualized synergies from the integration process, marking a significant milestone [17] - PowerFleet received the Frost & Sullivan's 2025 North America Product Leadership Award, recognizing its innovation and market impact [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance on services and organic SaaS growth into Q3 and Q4 - Management expects to maintain 10% organic growth in Q4, with positive momentum building [25] Question: Update on Fleet Complete's revenue recognition - Management clarified that Fleet Complete's revenue recognition issues are related to invoicing and cash collection, not historical revenue recognition [34] Question: Demand environment and purchasing pauses - Management noted that while there is still caution in the market, demand for efficiency and compliance solutions is increasing [83] Question: Success in cross-sell efforts - Management highlighted traction in cross-selling between warehouse and over-the-road solutions, particularly in video and safety compliance [81] Question: Incremental enterprise opportunities and brand awareness - Management indicated significant improvements in enterprise opportunities and brand recognition compared to one to two years ago [70]

Core Insights - Halliburton (HAL) has acquired an exclusive global license for WellSense's FiberLine Intervention (FLI) technology, marking a significant advancement in the oil and gas sector and setting a new benchmark for efficient well diagnostics [1][14] - The FLI technology enhances well stimulation monitoring through high-resolution fiber-optic diagnostics, improving operational efficiency and reducing risks associated with traditional methods [2][3][8] Technology Overview - FLI technology utilizes bare fiber despooling and a disposable probe design to provide unparalleled subsurface data resolution, enabling rapid and accurate monitoring of well stimulation processes [2][6] - The technology has been in development since 2015 and was commercialized in 2018, offering cost-effective deployment without compromising data quality [6][7] Strategic Partnership - This agreement represents WellSense's first technology divestment and FrontRow Energy Technology Group's inaugural commercial license sale, highlighting the strength of UK-born innovation in the upstream energy industry [4][8] - The collaboration between HAL and WellSense emphasizes the commitment to deploying innovative technologies that support efficient resource extraction and reduce environmental impact [9][10] Applications and Impact - FLI technology will be utilized in various applications beyond stimulation monitoring, including plug and abandonment operations, well integrity management, leak detection, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects [5][12] - The technology's role in CCUS initiatives positions it as crucial for safe carbon storage and environmental stewardship, aligning with global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions [12][13] Industry Trends - The deployment of FLI across global markets will enhance well management practices and contribute to smarter, technology-driven energy production [10][11] - The strategic licensing and technology transfer exemplified by this deal can accelerate innovation diffusion, transforming niche advancements into industry standards [11]

Core Insights - Powerfleet, Inc. will host its Unity Innovation showcase, a virtual event for financial analysts and institutional investors, on November 14, 2025 [1] - The event will highlight the customer value generated by Unity, Powerfleet's device-agnostic platform that enhances safety, visibility, compliance, sustainability, and operational efficiency [2] Company Overview - Powerfleet is a global leader in the artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) SaaS mobile asset industry, with over 30 years of experience [5] - The company focuses on unifying business operations through data integration and delivering actionable insights to improve efficiency and safety [5] Event Details - Registration for the Unity Innovation showcase is available online, and a live webcast will be accessible on Powerfleet's Investor Relations website [4] - The event will include customer impact stories, an innovation roadmap, and an interactive Q&A session with Powerfleet's management team [8]

Financial Performance - Lesaka Technologies reported net revenue of R5.3 billion and EBITDA of R922 million for FY 2025, with adjusted earnings increasing from R51 million to R186 million, resulting in adjusted earnings per share growing from R0.80 to R2.29 [4][12] - For Q4 2025, net revenue was R1.5 billion, up 47% year on year, and group adjusted EBITDA was R306 million, reflecting a 61% increase [11][12] - The net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio increased from 2.5 times to 2.9 times at year-end, but annualizing Q4 results suggests a leverage ratio of 2.2 times, approaching the target of less than 2 times [12][20] Business Line Performance - The Merchant division achieved net revenue of R3 billion, up 46% year on year, and EBITDA of R657 million, up 20% year on year, driven partly by acquisitions [6][38] - The Consumer division saw net revenue grow by 35% to R1.7 billion and EBITDA increase by 83% to R435 million, reflecting strong performance in cross-selling initiatives [7][52] - The Enterprise division reported a decline in net revenue of 9% to R651 million and EBITDA decreased from R55 million to R24 million due to restructuring and closure of non-core business units [7][59] Market Performance - The Merchant division expanded its acquiring footprint to 84,541 points of presence, up from 51,880 a year ago, indicating a 16% annualized growth [32] - The Consumer division increased its active consumer base to 348,000, a 23% increase year on year, with a significant share of new customers coming from Postbank migrations [46][50] - The Enterprise division's net revenue for Q4 was R190 million, with a focus on expanding distribution channels and integrating acquired businesses [58][59] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - Lesaka is focused on building an integrated fintech platform through strategic acquisitions, including the recent acquisition of BankZero, which will enhance its banking capabilities for merchants [41][61] - The company aims to consolidate its brand identity and streamline operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs, with plans to reduce the number of offices and unify its branding [64][65] - The competitive landscape includes banks, retailers, and mobile network operators vying for merchant engagement, with Lesaka differentiating itself through a comprehensive product suite [24][41] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's growth trajectory, highlighting the successful execution of both organic and inorganic growth strategies [9][61] - The focus for FY 2026 includes optimizing the balance sheet, enhancing unit economics, and driving sustainable growth across all business divisions [20][22] - The management team emphasized the importance of cross-selling and bundling services to improve customer engagement and drive revenue growth [30][31] Other Important Information - The company incurred significant non-recurring costs related to acquisitions and restructuring, including ZAR 239 million in transaction costs and ZAR 335 million in non-cash goodwill impairments [15][17] - Operating cash flow increased to R370 million in Q4, reflecting strong cash generation capabilities despite fluctuations in working capital [18][19] - Capital expenditures for the quarter were R103 million, with expectations to maintain disciplined investment below R400 million annually [21][22] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations for the BankZero acquisition? - Management highlighted that BankZero will enhance Lesaka's banking capabilities, allowing for tailored banking solutions for small-to-medium merchants and improving overall service offerings [41][61] Question: How does the company plan to address the integration of acquired businesses? - The focus will be on streamlining operations, reducing duplication, and enhancing cross-sell opportunities across the integrated platform [27][29] Question: What are the growth prospects for the Consumer division? - The Consumer division is expected to continue its growth trajectory, leveraging increased market share and expanding product offerings beyond the grant beneficiary segment [46][52]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Service revenue grew 53% year-over-year and 6% sequentially to $86.5 million, representing 83% of total revenue, up from 79% in the previous year [20][6][19] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $21.6 million, a 58% increase year-over-year, exceeding consensus estimates by over $1 million [21][19] - Service adjusted EBITDA gross margins hit 76%, contributing to a 300 basis point expansion in adjusted EBITDA gross margins to 67% [23][19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - AI video bookings increased by 52% quarter-over-quarter, indicating strong demand for Unity solutions [8] - New customer logo wins grew by 14% sequentially, driven by enterprise and mid-market traction [8] - High-value deals of over $100,000 ARR were added across 11 diverse sectors, showcasing the broad appeal of Unity solutions [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The pipeline with major channel partners in North America improved by 28% sequentially, reflecting robust market engagement [8][52] - The company is seeing increased penetration of safety and compliance modules among major national and international enterprises [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on a SaaS-centric strategy to improve predictability, scale margins, and enhance customer lifetime value [6][20] - A partnership with MTM business was announced, which is expected to open a vast total addressable market (TAM) in high-growth regions [10] - The company is committed to mitigating tariff-related cost pressures through strategic supply chain evolution [30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving double-digit service growth as the year progresses, despite macroeconomic uncertainties [56][58] - The company is optimistic about the trajectory of its SaaS revenue mix and the potential for improved product revenue as market conditions stabilize [67][68] Other Important Information - The company achieved $11 million in annualized savings in Q1 FY 2026, contributing to its goal of $18 million for the full year [28][19] - The net debt to EBITDA ratio improved to 2.97 times, down from 3.2 times at the end of FY 2025 [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide metrics around the MTN relationship and its implementation timeline? - Management indicated that the MTN partnership represents a significant opportunity across multiple countries and is expected to begin implementation in the second half of the year [50][51] Question: How do you view product contributions going forward given economic headwinds? - Management remains cautious but confident in achieving a 10% SaaS growth rate, emphasizing the importance of their pivot towards a SaaS mix [56][58] Question: What is the status of the AT&T enterprise rollout? - Management reported that AT&T is tracking well, with increased interest in Unity's modularity and a rise in the number of products purchased by customers [62][63] Question: What are the expected gross margins for the company in the future? - Management aims for SaaS revenue to exceed 85% of total revenue, with gross margins for services expected to reach 80% plus [68] Question: Can you provide subscriber and ARPU numbers for the quarter? - The growth in services was primarily ARPU driven, with a modest increase in subscribers [71][72] Question: Will you exceed your stated expense synergy goals for the year? - Management is focused on achieving the $18 million target for the year, with ongoing efforts to drive performance [75][76] Question: How is the mix of new business changing with more SaaS sales? - Management confirmed a shift towards selling more applications and modular solutions, reducing reliance on hardware sales [78][79]

Financial Performance - Total revenue increased by 38% year-over-year to $104.1 million[17] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 58% year-over-year to $21.6 million[17] - Adjusted EBITDA gross margins increased from 64% to 67% year-over-year[17] - Service revenue grew sequentially by 6% and now represents 83% of total revenue[17, 56] - Net debt to EBITDA ratio improved to 2.97x compared to 3.17x in the prior quarter[17] Go-to-Market Momentum - New logo wins increased sequentially by 14% QoQ, with over 175 B2B customers[18] - AI video ARR bookings increased by 52% compared to the previous quarter, driven by indirect channel partners[18] - In-warehouse recurring revenue increased by 24% year-over-year[19] - ARR pipeline build increased by 19% compared to the prior quarter[19] Key Wins and Partnerships - Secured strategic deals with TCV ranging from $400K+ to $750K+ with companies in logistics, food & beverage, rental & leasing, agriculture, and manufacturing[21] - Partnered with MTN Business, one of the world's largest mobile network operators with $7.4 billion annual revenue and 297 million customers, to accelerate enterprise IoT adoption[22, 23] - Won a large-scale operation-wide deployment with SIXT Rental, focusing on AI-powered control over costs, productivity, and accountability[24, 25] Transformation Initiatives - Actioned $11 million in annualized savings in Q1 FY26, part of the $18 million committed for FY26[68, 70] - Expects Net Debt to EBITDA to improve from ~3.25 times at year end FY25 to less than 2.25 times at year end FY26[63, 64]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the strategic shift of GritGene, a 3D graphics engine company, from a heavy reliance on smart city business to focusing on new terminal products like smart vehicles, consumer smartphones, and XR devices, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in the 3D engine market [2][3][30]. Group 1: Business Strategy - GritGene decided to reduce its smart city business, which previously accounted for nearly half of its revenue, to pivot towards new terminal products [2][3]. - The company aims to avoid direct competition with established players like Unreal Engine and Unity in the gaming sector, instead focusing on non-gaming applications where 3D engines can thrive [8][30]. - GritGene's strategy involves deep collaboration with major clients like BYD to create benchmark cases that can help standardize processes and expand market reach [15][14]. Group 2: Market Challenges - The article notes the decline in investment interest during the capital market downturn, which has affected many tech startups, including GritGene [6][5]. - The company faced challenges due to external factors such as U.S. sanctions on Chinese tech firms, impacting its partnerships and project timelines [6][7]. - GritGene's revenue is expected to decline in 2023 but is projected to double by 2024 and potentially double again by 2025, indicating a recovery trajectory [3][30]. Group 3: Technological Innovation - GritGene is focusing on developing a 3D-AI engine that integrates AI capabilities across various subsystems, enhancing flexibility and efficiency in 3D content creation [18][19]. - The company emphasizes a hybrid computing architecture that combines edge and cloud computing to optimize performance for mobile devices and smart vehicles [24][23]. - GritGene's engine architecture allows for modular adjustments, enabling clients to customize functionalities without affecting other components, which is crucial for diverse application needs [25][26]. Group 4: Future Outlook - GritGene plans to leverage its unique engine capabilities to provide customizable 3D data generation tools for the AI industry, aiming to transition from algorithm-driven to data-driven approaches [30][32]. - The company is also considering a return to the gaming sector with innovative concepts that blend elements from successful games, targeting a broad audience [31][32]. - The narrative suggests that GritGene's journey reflects broader trends in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of long-term vision and technological integration in navigating market challenges [34][33].