Exhibit 99.1

 

MICT Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2020

 

Conference call scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. EDT

 

Closed acquisition of Global Fintech Holdings with $15 million in committed funding

 

Increased stake in Micronet telematics business to over 50%

 

Montvale, NJ – August 14, 2020 - MICT, Inc. (Nasdaq: MICT), today announced financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2020.

 

“We are very pleased and excited to have recently closed the acquisition of Global Fintech Holdings (GFH) and increased our stake in Micronet to majority owner, which we believe positions MICT to grow revenues and earnings through operating businesses in the global fintech and telematics industries. Pending shareholder approval at our September 3, 2020 special meeting of stockholders, MICT will receive the balance of the $15 million that remains to be funded, which will enable MICT to execute on additional opportunities through organic growth and accretive acquisitions. We are currently evaluating acquisition candidates in our pipeline, and look forward to announcing the achievement of additional revenue-driving events in due course,” stated MICT CEO Darren Mercer.

 

“The global logistics and transportation telematics industry, expected to be valued at $45 billion by 2022, is rapidly evolving and we have identified key opportunities for Micronet’s suite of world class telematics technologies. Through GFH’s deep experience and network in the Asian markets, we believe we are well positioned to expand Micronet’s business beyond the U.S. and Europe, into Asia. We believe that the acquisition of GFH brings crossover benefits to the telematics business, and is a driving reason for MICT’s decision to increase its stake in Micronet,” Mercer concluded.

 

Between February 24, 2019 and June 23, 2020 MICT held less than 50% ownership of Micronet’s outstanding ordinary shares, and therefore did not include Micronet’s financial results during that time in its consolidated financial statements based on U.S. generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP). MICT will include Micronet’s financial results in its consolidated statements in the third quarter of 2020.

 

Q2 2020 Review

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 Review

 

Total revenue in the second quarter of 2020 and 2019 was $0.

 

Gross profit for MICT was $0 in the second quarter of 2020 and 2019.

 

Research and development (R&D) expense for MICT in the second quarter of 2020 and 2019 was $0.

 

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense for MICT was $668,000 in the second quarter of 2020, as compared to $670,000 in the second quarter of 2019.

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to MICT was $227,000 in the second quarter of 2020, as compared to a net loss of $1.1 million in the second quarter of 2019. The net income reported in the second quarter of 2020 is primarily a result of a gain from starting to consolidate Micronet and financial income resulting from the cancellation of recorded impairment of Micronet. On a per share basis, MICT reported net income of $0.02 per basic and $0.00 per diluted share from continued operations for the second quarter of 2020, as compared to a net loss of $0.10 per basic and diluted share from continued operations in the second quarter of 2019.

 

As of June 30, 2020, MICT had $9.7 million in cash and equivalents.

 

Six Months Ended June 20, 2020 Review

 

Total revenue for six months ended June 30, 2020 was $0, compared to $477,000 in the same period of 2019.

 

Gross loss for MICT was $0 in the six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to $369,000 in the same period of 2019.

 

(R&D expense for MICT in the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $0 compared to $261,000 in the same period of 2019.

 

SG&A expense for MICT was $1.44 million in the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $1.86 million in the same period of 2019.

 

Net loss attributable to MICT was $1.41 for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to $2.01 million in the same period of 2019. The decrease in net loss is primarily a result of reduced operating expenses, an increase in financing income, and a gain on previously held equity in Micronet. On a per share basis, MICT reported a net loss of $0.12

 

per basic and diluted share from continued operations for the six months ended June 30, 2020, as compared to a net loss of $0.19 per basic and diluted share from continued operations in the same period of 2019.

 

Conference Call

 

The Company invites all those interested in participating in a conference call on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. EDT, to dial 1-888 -298 5973. Callers from outside of the U.S. may access the call by dialing: From Europe (including London) dial in +448 0818 90708 From Israel +972 79-939 8931. user pin: 4444

 

Please dial in a few minutes before 9:00 a.m. EDT. Participants may also access a live webcast of the conference call through the Investor Relations section of MICT’s website at: http://mixlr.com/servicesmict/

 

A telephone replay of the call will be available for two weeks at: 1-888 -298 5973. Callers from outside of the U.S- may access the call by dialing: From Europe (including London) dial in +448 0818 90708 From Israel +972 79-939 8931. user pin: 3333

 

A slide presentation accompanying management’s remarks can be accessed at www.mict-inc.com.

 

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About MICT, Inc.

 

MICT, Inc. (NasdaqCM: MICT) operates through its subsidiaries, Global Fintech Holdings Intermediate Ltd. (“GFH”) and Micronet Ltd. (“Micronet”). GFH’s versatile proprietary trading technology platform is designed to serve a large number of high growth sectors in the global fintech space. Primary areas of focus include online brokerage for equities trading and sales of insurance products in several high-growth foreign markets including Asia where GFH owns a substantial propriety database of users. Micronet operates in the growing commercial Mobile Resource Management (MRM) market, mainly in the United States. Micronet designs, develops, manufactures and sells rugged mobile computing devices that provide fleet operators and field workforces with computing solutions in challenging work environments.

 

Forward-looking Statement

 

This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other U.S. Federal securities laws.  These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those statements regarding the belief that the merger with GFH and recent investments in Micronet will create synergies and advantages for all companies involved, our expectations regarding the global logistics and transportation telematics industry growth, and the belief that a majority stake in Micronet will leverage our global platform to grow the telematics business. Such forward-looking statements and their implications involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Contact information:

 

Tel: (201) 225-0190

info@mict-inc.com

 

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MICT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(USD In Thousands, Except Share and Par Value Data)

 

   June 30,
2020
   December 31,
2019
 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents  $9,707   $3,154 
Restricted cash        45 
Trade accounts receivable, net   305    - 
Short-term loan to related party Micronet Ltd., net        281 
Inventories, net   1,852    - 
Other current assets   1,541    937 
Total current assets   13,405    4,417 
           
Property and equipment, net   689    29 
Long term deposit   26    - 
Right of use assets   310    - 
Goodwill   2,618    - 
Intangible assets and others, net   2,475    - 
Restricted cash escrow   477    477 
Micronet Ltd. equity method investment        994 
Total long-term assets   6,595    1,500 
           
Total assets  $20,000   $5,917 

 

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MICT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(USD In Thousands, Except Share and Par Value Data)

  

   June 30,
2020
   December 31,
2019
 
   (Unaudited)     
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
         
Short term bank credit and current portion of long term bank loans  $1,186   $- 
Short term credit from others   8,151    - 
Trade accounts payable   1,193    - 
Other current liabilities   1,865    290 
Total current liabilities   12,395    290 
           
Long term loans from others        1,856 
Lease liability   102    - 
Deferred tax liabilities   362    - 
Long term escrow   477    477 
Accrued severance pay   145    50 
Total long term liabilities   1,086    2,383 
           
Stockholders’ Equity:          
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock; $0.001 par value, 3,181,818 and 2,386,363 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively   3    2 
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock; $0.001 par value, 1,818,182 and 0 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively   2    0 
Common stock; $0.001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 11,107,714 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2020 and 11,089,532 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019, respectively   11    11 
Additional paid in capital   14,198    14,107 
Additional paid in capital – Series A Convertible Preferred Stock   6,437    6,028 
Additional paid in capital – Series B Convertible Preferred Stock   1,914      
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)   164    70 
Accumulated loss   (18,382)   (16,974)
MICT, Inc. stockholders’ equity   4,347    3,244 
           
Non-controlling interests   2,172    - 
           
Total equity   6,519    3,244 
           
Total liabilities and equity  $20,000   $5,917 

 

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MICT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(USD In Thousands, Except Share and Earnings Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)

 

   Six months ended
June 30,
   Three months ended
June 30,
 
   2020   2019   2020   2019 
                 
Revenues  $-   $477   $-   $- 
Cost of revenues   -    846    -    - 
Gross profit (loss)   -    (369)   -    - 
                     
Operating expenses:                    
Research and development   -    261    -    - 
Selling and marketing   -    198    -    - 
General and administrative   1,438    1,660    668    670 
Amortization of intangible assets        20    -    - 
Total operating expenses   1,438    2,139    668    670 
                     
Loss from operations   (1,438)   (2,508)   (668)   (670)
Share in investee losses   (786)   (405)   (146)   (405)
Net profit from loss of control        299         - 
Gain on previously held equity in Micronet   665    -    665    - 
Financial (income) expenses, net   157    (54)   381    22 
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes   (1,402)   (2,560)   232    (1,097)
Provision for income taxes   6    8    5    5 
                     
Total net profit (loss)   (1,408)   (2,568)   227    (1,102)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests        (556)        - 
                     
Net profit (loss) attributable to MICT, Inc.   (1,408)   (2,012)   227    (1,102)
                     
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to MICT, Inc.                    
Basic  $(0.12)  $(0.19)  $0.02   $(0.10)
Diluted   -    -    0.00    - 
                     
Weighted average common shares outstanding:                    
Basic   11,092,144    10,365,744    11,094,784    11,009,199 
Diluted   11,092,144    10,365,744    19,901,263    11,009,199 

 

 

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