CURRENC Group Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

SINGAPORE, Nov. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CURRENC Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CURR) (“CURRENC” or the “Company”), a fintech and digital remittance pioneer serving millions of unbanked and underbanked individuals in Southeast Asia and beyond, recently announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Third Quarter and First Nine Months 2024 Financial Highlights

  • Total Processing Value (TPV) was US$1.21 billion for the third quarter and US$3.92 billion for the first nine months of 2024, increasing by 6.1% and 18.8% year over year, respectively.  
  • Total revenues (contributed by subsidiaries Tranglo, WalletKu, TNG Asia and GEA,1 as well as other services) were US$11.3 million for the third quarter and US$35.4 million for the first nine months of 2024, representing year-over-year decreases of 11.0% and 11.3%, respectively. The decreases were mainly due to declines of 22.1% and 22.3% in global airtime revenue, respectively, as well as declines in TNG Asia and GEA’s remittance revenues. As TNG Asia and GEA were divested during the third quarter, going forward, the Company’s total revenues will be comprised mainly of revenues contributed by Tranglo’s remittance and global airtime businesses and WalletKu’s Indonesian airtime business.
  • Total remittance revenues (contributed by Tranglo, TNG Asia and GEA) were US$4.9 million for the third quarter and US$17.8 million for the first nine months of 2024, representing year-over-year decreases of 22.2% and 10.6%, respectively. The decreases were primarily due to declines in TNG Asia and GEA’s remittance business. As TNG Asia and GEA were divested during the third quarter, going forward, the Company’s remittance revenues will be contributed solely by Tranglo.
  • Tranglo’s remittance revenues were US$4.5 million for the third quarter, down 1.0% year over year, and US$14.3 million for the first nine months of 2024, remaining stable year over year.
  • CURRENC’s global airtime transfer revenues were US$2.3 million for the third quarter and US$7.3 million for the first nine months of 2024, representing year-over-year decreases of 22.1% and 22.3%, respectively.
  • Adjusted EBITDA

    2

    loss for the third quarter was US$0.2 million, narrowing by 83.3% year over year from US$1.2 million for the third quarter of 2023. For the first nine months of 2024, it was US$0.6 million, narrowing by 75.0% year over year from US$2.4 million for the same period of 2023.
  • Net loss was US$5.0 million for the third quarter and US$11.3 million for the first nine months of 2024, increasing by 31.6% and 8.7% year over year, respectively.
  • Total comprehensive loss attributable to CURRENC Group Inc. was US$5.1 million for the third quarter and US$12.1 million for the first nine months of 2024, increasing by 34.2% and 15.2% year over year, respectively.

Third Quarter and First Nine Months 2024 Core Businesses

3

Highlights

(All monetary values in $ millions unless otherwise noted)

    For the three-month

period ended September 30,
  For the nine-month

period ended September 30,
    2024


  2023


  2024


  2023


Tranglo: Digital Remittance                
Total processing value (TPV)   $1,210   $1,140   $3,920   $3,300
Number of Transactions (millions)   2.71   2.72   8.56   8.11
Remittance Revenues   $4.5   $4.6   $14.3   $14.3
Overall take rates (%)   0.37%   0.40%   0.36%   0.43%
                 
Tranglo: Global Airtime Transfer   $2.3   $2.95   $7.3   $9.4
                 
WalletKu: Indonesian Airtime   $4.0   $3.4   $10.2   $10.5
                 
Operating Expenses   $19.14   $6.5   $30.04   $18.8



Third Quarter and First Nine Months Core Businesses Revenue Breakdown


5

    For the three-month

period ended September 30,
  For the nine-month

period ended September 30,
    2024   2023   2024   2023
Remittance services   $4.5   $4.6   $14.3   $14.3
Sales of Airtime   $6.3   $6.4   $17.5   $19.9
Revenue Excluding TNG Asia and GEA   $
10.8
  $
11.0
  $
31.8
  $
34.2
                 

Management Comments

“We are delighted to report a strong start to our journey as a publicly-listed company, highlighted by notable strategic achievements and operational excellence in the third quarter,” said Alex Kong, Founder and Executive Chairman of CURRENC. “Prior to our Nasdaq listing, we divested two subsidiaries, GEA and TNG Asia, streamlining our operations to prioritize Tranglo, our sole remaining digital remittance platform. Having positioned digital remittance as the primary driver of CURRENC’s future growth, we are now focused on expanding Tranglo’s business scope and coverage network. Tranglo’s TPV was $1.21 billion for the third quarter and $3.92 billion for the first nine months, up 6.1% and 18.8% compared with the same periods last year, respectively. This growth not only underscores our success in elevating our position in the global remittance market but also reflects our clients’ growing trust and confidence in our technology and compliance. While our overall transaction fees take rate declined year over year for both periods as we offered more competitive pricing to gain market share, this was offset by improvements in forex take rates and payout agency rates, driven by our unwavering commitment to cost- and operational efficiency. As a result, Tranglo recorded a net income of $1.53 million for the first nine months of 2024, up 13.2% year over year. With an approach that delivers maximum value to both our customers and shareholders, we’re confident of maintaining our robust growth trajectory in the increasingly competitive digital remittance landscape.”

Ronnie Hui, Chief Executive Officer of CURRENC, added, “We made significant strides in consolidating our operations and enhancing our financial performance this quarter. While headquarters expenses relating to our merger with INFINT SPAC, including $13.1 million in recognition of incentive shares granted to employees and $1 million in recognition of shares granted to Roth for their capital market advisory services, drove increases in general and administrative expenses to $19.1 million for the third quarter and $30.0 million for the first nine months of 2024, these are non-recurring costs that have positioned us for ongoing growth as a publicly-listed digital remittance frontrunner. Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to optimizing our cost structures and leveraging the strengths of our core remittance business to enhance profitability and shareholder value.”

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1
CURRENC divested TNG Asia and GEA in August 2024 and July 2024, respectively. As such, from the fourth quarter of 2024 onward, only Tranglo’s (digital remittance and global airtime transfer businesses) and WalletKu’s (Indonesian airtime business) results will be consolidated and reported in the Company’s financial statements.
2
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income (loss), excluding (i) income tax expense, (ii) amortization of intangible assets, (iii) depreciation of property, plant and equipment, (v) interest expenses, net. Please refer to the section titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for details. 
3 The Company’s core businesses include Tranglo and WalletKu and exclude TNG Asia and GEA, divested in August 2024 and July 2024, respectively. Other services are also excluded.
4 This amount includes $13.1 million in expenses recognized for incentive shares granted to employees upon the completion of the merger with INFINT SPAC in August 2024, and $1 million in expenses recognized for shares granted to Roth for their services as CURRENC’s Capital Market Advisor.
5 The figures presented herein solely represent revenue from the Company’s core businesses, Tranglo and WalletKu, and exclude revenues from TNG Asia and GEA, divested in August 2024 and July 2024, respectively. Additionally, revenues from contracts with customers for other services are not included.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, it uses EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure as described below, to understand and evaluate its core operating performance. This non-GAAP financial measure, which may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies, is presented to enhance investors’ overall understanding of the Company’s financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

EBITDA is defined as net loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. CURRENC believes that EBITDA provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating its operating results. This non-GAAP financial measure eliminates the impact of items that CURRENC does not consider indicative of the performance of its business. While CURRENC believes that this non-GAAP financial measure is useful in evaluating its business, this information should be considered supplemental in nature and is not meant as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

About CURRENC Group Inc.

CURRENC Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CURR) is a fintech and digital remittance pioneer in Southeast Asia and beyond, serving millions of migrant workers and unbanked individuals. Our platform enables e-wallets, remittance companies, and corporations to provide real-time, 24/7 global payment services, advancing financial access across underserved communities.

For additional information, please refer to the CURRENC website https://www.currencgroup.com and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties, or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

Investor & Media Contact

CURRENC Group Investor Relations
Email: [email protected]

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE: CURRENC Group Inc.

CURRENC GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED)

 
    Three months ended September 30,     Nine months ended September 30,  
    2024     2023     2024     2023  
    US$     US$     US$     US$  
Revenue     11,259,716       12,736,547       35,370,503       39,901,966  
                                 
Cost of revenue     (8,124,542 )     (8,597,348 )     (24,030,794 )     (26,692,493 )
Gross profit     3,135,174       4,139,199       11,339,709       13,209,473  
Selling expenses     (3,649 )     (3,736 )     (13,408 )     (22,635 )
                                 
General and administrative expenses     (19,061,439 )     (6,450,397 )     (30,026,776 )     (18,823,918 )
                                 
Loss from operations     (15,929,914 )     (2,314,934 )     (18,700,475 )     (5,637,080 )
Finance costs, net     (3,855,555 )     (1,496,968 )     (7,682,277 )     (4,651,844 )
Other income     15,010,449       241,300       15,548,629       363,021  
Other expenses     (160,362 )     (18,078 )     (200,096 )     (65,542 )
                                 
Loss before income tax     (4,935,382 )     (3,588,680 )     (11,034,219 )     (9,991,445 )
Income tax expense     (86,043 )     (226,432 )     (226,472 )     (455,652 )
                                 
Net loss     (5,021,425 )     (3,815,112 )     (11,260,691 )     (10,447,097 )
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests     60,419       (15,333 )     (549,476 )     (464,162 )
                                 
Net loss attributable to CURRENC Group Inc.     (4,961,006 )     (3,830,445 )     (11,810,167 )     (10,911,259 )
                                 
Net loss per share, basic and diluted (1)   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.11 )   $ (0.33 )   $ (0.32 )
                                 
Shares used in net loss per share computation, basic and diluted (1)     38,163,168       33,980,753       35,374,891       33,980,753  
                                 
Other comprehensive loss:                                
Foreign currency translation adjustments     (72,055 )     (15,613 )     (190,023 )     388,513  
                                 
Total comprehensive loss     (5,093,480 )     (3,830,725 )     (11,450,714 )     (10,058,584 )
Total Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests     18,291       (5,128 )     (606,404 )     (449,339 )
Total comprehensive loss attributable to CURRENC Group Inc.     (5,075,189 )     (3,835,853 )     (12,057,118 )     (10,507,923 )

(1) Retrospectively restated to reflect Reverse Recapitalization

CURRENC GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

 
    September 30, 2024     December 31, 2023  
    US$     US$  
ASSETS            
Current assets:            
Cash and cash equivalents   49,060,421     48,516,765  
Short-term investments       300,000  
Restricted cash   42,421     5,428,790  
Accounts receivable, net   2,640,862     2,450,871  
Prepayments to remittance agents       137,854  
Escrow money receivable       5,014,829  
Amounts due from related parties   3,831,195     7,287,376  
Prepayments, receivables and other assets   26,957,511     34,225,239  
Total current assets   82,532,410     103,361,724  
Non-current assets:            
Investment in an equity security       100,000  
Equipment and software, net   955,975     1,016,490  
Right-of-use asset   29,725     154,234  
Intangible assets   3,771,256     9,191,713  
Goodwill   26,999,726     27,001,383  
Deferred tax assets   675,420     664,888  
Total non-current assets:   32,432,102     38,128,708  
Total assets   114,964,512     141,490,432  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT            
Current liabilities:            
Borrowings   20,137,666     17,804,093  
Receivable factoring   624,227     423,483  
Escrow money payable       360,207  
Client money payable       4,645,290  
Accounts payable, accruals and other payables   35,657,510     53,988,231  
Amounts due to related parties   78,469,376     86,488,519  
Convertible bonds and notes   1,750,000     10,000,000  
Lease liabilities   25,272     152,325  
Total current liabilities   136,664,051     173,862,148  
Non-current liabilities:            
Borrowings       2,506,974  
Deferred tax liabilities   969,460     1,246,760  
Employee benefit obligation   59,849     59,849  
Lease liabilities   6,098      
Total non-current liabilities:   1,035,407     3,813,583  
Total liabilities   137,699,458     177,675,731  
             
Commitments and contingencies            
             
Mezzanine equity       2,957,948  
Shareholders’ deficit:            
Ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value; 550,000,000 shares authorized; 46,527,999 and 33,980,753 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively) (1)   4,653     3,398  
Additional paid-in capital (1)   57,056,967     29,227,005  
Accumulated deficit   (103,857,748 )   (92,075,379 )
Accumulated other Comprehensive (Loss) Income   (158,585 )   88,366  
Total shareholders’ deficit attributable to CURRENC Group Inc.   (46,954,713 )   (62,756,610 )
Non-controlling interests   24,219,767     23,613,363  
Total deficit   (22,734,946 )   (39,143,247 )
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ deficit   114,964,512     141,490,432  

(1) Retrospectively restated to reflect Reverse Recapitalization

CURRENC GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

 
    Nine months ended September 30,  
    2024     2023  
    US$     US$  
Cash flows from operating activities:            
Net loss   (11,260,691 )   (10,447,097 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:            
Non-cash expense for share-based compensation   13,137,850      
Non-cash expense for share issued for service providers   1,000,000      
Non-cash offering costs for convertible note   2,512,000      
Non-cash finance cost for debt conversion   340,159      
Amortization of discount on convertible bonds       801,692  
Depreciation of equipment and software   420,642     466,229  
Depreciation of right-of-use assets   131,378     132,117  
Amortization of intangible assets   2,184,996     2,292,031  
Deferred income taxes   (119,078 )    
Disposal of subsidiaries including gain   (21,737,480 )    
Goodwill impairment   1,657      
Unrealized foreign exchange gain   1,586,780     101,609  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:            
Accounts receivable   (147,011 )   568,655  
Prepayments, receivables and other assets   6,093,059     8,531,594  
Escrow money payable   10,373     101,382  
Client money payable   (416,198 )   (801,190 )
Accounts payable, accruals and other payables   (9,028,919 )   (11,826,195 )
Interest payable on convertible bonds       2,798,675  
Amount due from a director   1,427,640      
Amounts due from related parties   (1,842,634 )   (2,416,376 )
Amounts due to related parties   4,034,054     (1,147,877 )
Net cash used in operating activities   (11,671,423 )   (10,844,751 )
             
Cash flows from investing activities:            
Decrease in short-term investments   (365,224 )   (174,303 )
Net cash used in investing activities   (365,224 )   (174,303 )
             
Cash flows from financing activities:            
Increase in bank overdrafts       568,100  
Proceeds from convertible note   1,750,000      
Proceeds from borrowings   640,145     1,250,741  
Repayment of borrowings   (220,986 )   (1,492,925 )
Proceeds from receivable factoring   1,604,828     1,580,109  
Repayment of receivable factoring   (1,452,946 )   (1,908,489 )
Payment of principal elements of lease liabilities   (136,094 )   (126,520 )
Payment of interest elements of lease liabilities   (5,842 )   (19,082 )
Net cash generated from/(used in) financing activities   2,179,105     (148,066 )
             
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (9,857,542 )   (11,167,120 )
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and escrow money receivable at beginning of the period   58,960,384     73,999,703  
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and escrow money receivable at end of the period   49,102,842     62,832,583  
             
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:             
Income taxes paid   (345,550 )   (30,151 )
Interest paid   (972,448 )   (1,169,664 )
             
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:             
Net liabilities assumed upon Closing of Business Combination   12,168,598      
Issuance of Common stock upon acquisition of equity interest   5,348,515      
Issuance of Common stock upon conversion of convertible bond   17,001,486      

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EBITDA Analysis for the Third Quarter of 2024 and 2023

 
For the three-month period ended September 30, 2024   Tranglo


2

    WalletKu


3

    TNG Asia

and GEA


1

    Headquarters

and adjustments
    Group

Total
 
    (dollars in thousands)  
Net income (loss)   (131 )   (39 )   (826 )   (4,025 )   (5,021 )
                               
Add:                              
Income tax expenses   179             (93 )   86  
Interest expense, net             76     3,780     3,856  
EBIT   48     (39 )   (750 )   (338 )   (1,079 )
Depreciation and amortization                   888  
EBITDA   48     (39 )   (750 )   (338 )   (191 )

For the three-month period ended September 30, 2023   Tranglo


2

    WalletKu


3

    TNG Asia

and GEA
    Headquarters

and adjustments
    Group

Total
 
    (dollars in thousands)  
Net income (loss)   129     (176 )   (665 )   (3,103 )   (3,815 )
                               
Add:                              
Income tax expenses   319             (93 )   226  
Interest expense, net             266     1,231     1,497  
EBIT   448     (176 )   (399 )   (1,965 )   (2,092 )
Depreciation and amortization                   895  
EBITDA   448     (176 )   (399 )   (1,965 )   (1,197 )
                               

1 TNG Asia and GEA were divested in August 2024 and July 2024, respectively.
2 Tranglo maintained a positive EBITDA for the third quarter of 2024 and 2023.
3 Tranglo and WalletKu maintained a combined positive EBITDA for the third quarter of 2024 and 2023.

 CURRENC GROUP INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

EBITDA Analysis for the First Nine Months of 2024 and 2023

 
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024   Tranglo


2

  WalletKu


3

    TNG Asia

and GEA


1

    Headquarters

and adjustments
    Group

Total
 
    (dollars in thousands)  
Net income (loss)   1,525   (293 )   (3,740 )   (8,753 )   (11,261 )
                             
Add:                            
Income tax expenses   504           (278 )   226  
Interest expense, net         1,762     5,920     7,682  
EBIT   2,029   (293 )   (1,978 )   (3,111 )   (3,353 )
Depreciation and amortization                 2,737  
EBITDA   2,029   (293 )   (1,978 )   (3,111 )   (616 )

For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023   Tranglo


2

    WalletKu


3

    TNG Asia

and GEA
    Headquarters

and adjustments
    Group

Total
 
    (dollars in thousands)  
Net income (loss)   1,347     (363 )   (2,435 )   (8,996 )   (10,447 )
                               
Add:                              
Income tax expenses   733             (277 )   456  
Interest expense, net           816     3,836     4,652  
EBIT   2,080     (363 )   (1,619 )   (5,437 )   (5,339 )
Depreciation and amortization                   2,890  
EBITDA   2,080     (363 )   (1,619 )   (5,437 )   (2,449 )
                               

1 TNG Asia and GEA were divested in August 2024 and July 2024, respectively.
2 Tranglo maintained a positive EBITDA for the first nine months of 2024 and 2023.
3 Tranglo and WalletKu maintained a combined positive EBITDA for the first nine months of 2024 and 2023.