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Aug 31, 2022

Fingermotion Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Reported a sequential topline revenue increase despite headwinds from Chinese lockdowns.

Key Takeaways

FingerMotion reported a 2.5% sequential increase in topline revenue, reaching $4.98 million, despite challenges from Chinese lockdowns. The company experienced strong growth in both the mobile recharge and big data divisions. Operations are returning to pre-lockdown levels, with expectations of resumed growth.

Topline revenue grew to $4.98 million, a 2.5% increase over the preceding quarter.

Mobile recharge and big data divisions experienced strong growth.

General and administrative expenses decreased by 12% due to lower consulting expenses and wages.

Research and development expenses increased by 37% due to higher data access and usage fees.

Total Revenue
$4.98M
Previous year: $5.39M
-7.5%
EPS
-$0.04
Previous year: -$0.04
+0.0%
Gross Profit
$418K
Previous year: $701K
-40.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.98M
Previous year: $878K
+126.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$3.37M
Previous year: -$1.58M
+113.1%
Total Assets
$10.5M
Previous year: $9.38M
+11.5%

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Forward Guidance

The device protection business is nearing the end of its test phase, with a full launch anticipated by the end of the year. The company is optimistic about notable growth in mobile phone sales and subscriptions, as well as Big Data.

Positive Outlook

  • Operations are turning back to pre-lockdown levels and are expected to resume their growth.
  • Company was able to redistribute resources normally allotted for SMS business toward the mobile recharge business
  • Focus is to increase revenue while at the same time optimizing the product mix to maximize margins.
  • Starting to see revenue from mobile phone sales and subscriptions.
  • Device protection business is nearing the end of its test phase and the Company anticipates a full launch by the end of this year

Challenges Ahead

  • SMS & MMS business was soft due a number of lockdowns that impacted the demand for SMS messages from corporate customers.
  • General and administrative expenses were partially offset by increased rent and travel expenses.
  • Research and development expenses increased due to higher data access and usage fees charged by the telecom companies.