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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today released results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2024 (“Q3 2024”). Performance Highlights for Q3 2024 : Revenue of $138.2 million (ZAR 2.6 billion) 1 in Q3 2024, compared to $134.0 million (ZAR 2.4 billion) 1 for the third quarter ended March 31, 2023 (“Q3 2023”), an increase of 9% in South African Rand (“ZAR”). Operating income of $0.8 million (ZAR 15.0...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) (“Lesaka”) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Adumo RF (Pty) Ltd (“Adumo”) for ZAR 1.59 billion ($85.9 million translated at the prevailing rate $1: ZAR 18.50 as of May 7, 2024). The transaction is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. The purchase consideration 1 will be settled through the combination of an issuance of 17,279,803 shares of Lesaka common...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced it will release third quarter 2024 results after the U.S. market close on May 8, 2024. Lesaka management will host a presentation webcast and conference call on May 9, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“EST”), which is 2:00 p.m. South Africa Standard Time (“SAST”), to review these results. Presentation webcast via Zoom: Link...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced that Naeem Kola, Group CFO, will participate in Citi's Emerging Markets FinTech Forum taking place virtually on March 7 and 8, 2024. About Lesaka (www.lesakatech.com) Lesaka Technologies, (Lesaka™) is a South African Fintech company that utilizes its proprietary banking and payment technologies to deliver superior financial...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today released results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2023 (“Q2 2024”). Performance Highlights for Q2 2024 : Revenue of $143.9 million (ZAR 2.7 billion) 1 in Q2 2024, compared to $136.1 million (ZAR 2.4 billion) 1 for the second quarter ended December 31, 2022 (“Q2 2023”). In South African Rand (“ZAR”), revenue grew 13%. Operating income of $2.3 million (ZAR...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Touchsides (Pty) Ltd (“Touchsides”), a leading data analytics and, insights and merchant services company, from Heineken International B.V. The Touchsides and Kazang businesses are highly complementary, and the acquisition is expected to significantly expand Kazang’s footprint in the tavern industry in...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced it will release second quarter 2024 results after the U.S. market close on February 6, 2024. Lesaka management will host a presentation webcast and conference call on February 7, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“EST”), which is 3:00 p.m. South Africa Standard Time (“SAST”), to review these results. Presentation webcast via...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced that Chris Meyer will conclude his tenure as Lesaka Group CEO on February 29, 2024. During his nearly three years as Group CEO, Chris has led the successful turnaround and building of the Lesaka fintech platform. Chris will remain a director of Lesaka. Commenting on the conclusion of his tenure as Group CEO, Chris said, “I have dedicated all my energy over the past...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today released results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2023 (“Q1 2024”). Performance Highlights for Q1 2024 : Revenue of $136.1 million (ZAR 2.5 billion) 1 in Q1 2024, compared to $124.8 million (ZAR 2.1 billion) 1 for the first quarter ended September 30, 2022 (“Q1 2023”). In South African Rand (“ZAR”) revenue grew 19%, driven by strong year-on-year growth in...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced it will release first quarter 2024 results after the U.S. market close on November 7, 2023. Lesaka management will host a presentation webcast and conference call on November 8, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“EST”), which is 3:00 p.m. South Africa Standard Time (“SAST”), to review these results. Presentation webcast via...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced it will release fourth quarter and year-end 2023 results after the U.S. market close on September 12, 2023. Lesaka management will host a presentation webcast and conference call on September 13, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“EST”), which is 2:00 p.m. South Africa Standard Time (“SAST”) to review these results....

Lesaka (NasdaqGS: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced that its leadership team will participate in the following investor conferences in June 2023: Avior Corporate Summit, June 13, Johannesburg: Chris Meyer, our Group CEO, and Naeem Kola, our Group CFO, will conduct one-on-one investor meetings throughout the conference. Sidoti Small-Cap Conference, June 14 & 15, virtual: Chris Meyer will present at 9:15 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 15, 2023, and will also conduct one-on-one investor meetings...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced that it has repurchased approximately 250,000 of the Company’s common shares in May 2023, at a price of $3.26 per share (ZAR 62.08 per share using the relevant USD: ZAR exchange rate). Lesaka Group CEO Chris Meyer said: “We reported another quarter of growth and transformation last week, driven by the acquisition of the Connect...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today released results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2023 (“Q3 2023”). Performance Highlights for Q3 2023 : Revenue of $134.0 million (ZAR 2.4 billion) 1 in Q3 2023, compared to $35.2 million (ZAR 549.8 million) 1 for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 (“Q3 2022”), with the 381% increase largely as a result of the inclusion and continued outperformance of the Connect...

JOHANNESBURG, April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced it will release third quarter 2023 results after the U.S. market close on May 9, 2023. Lesaka management will host a presentation webcast and conference call on May 10, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“EST”), which is 2:00 p.m. South Africa Standard Time (“SAST”) to review these results. Presentation webcast via Zoom: The results...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today released results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2022 (“Q2 2023”). Company Generates Positive Cash from Operations; Re-affirms Guidance for Fiscal 2023 Highlights : Successful execution against a carefully crafted transformation strategy . Performance for Q2 2023: Revenue of $136.1 million (ZAR 2.4 billion) 1 in Q2 2023, compared to $31.1 million (ZAR 478.5...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced that Mr. Alex M.R. Smith is leaving the Company to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Smith’s last day of employment will be March 01, 2023. During this notice period, Mr. Smith will assist the Company in consolidating the roles and responsibilities of Chief Accounting Officer (“CAO”) into the ambit of Lesaka’s highly...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced it will release second quarter 2023 results after the U.S. market close on February 7, 2023. Lesaka management will host a presentation webcast and conference call on February 8, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (EST), which is 3:00 p.m. South Africa Standard Time (SAST) to review these results. Presentation webcast via Zoom: The...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSAK; JSE: LSK) (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered a new employment arrangement with Mr. Steven Heilbron, for the period from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025. Mr. Heilbron has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Connect Group since 2013 and joined Lesaka following the acquisition of Connect in the same capacity. Mr. Heilbron has two decades of financial...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (“Lesaka” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:LSAK; JSE: LSK) today announced that Chris Meyer, Group CEO, will participate in a virtual panel discussion at the Credit Suisse 2022 European Private and Public Companies Financial Disruption Conference on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 11:00 am South Africa Standard Time (SAST), which is 9:00 am Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 4:00 am Eastern Standard Time (EST)....