SWVL - Swvl Records $3.1m Net Profit 13% Net Margin and an Eightfold Growth in Gross Profit

April, 30 2024 06:00 AM Swvl Holdings Corp

8x Gross Profit growth year on year to $4.1 million

Achieved cash flow positivity, with self-funded growth

Profitable growth drove earnings per share from continuing operations to $0.61

Strong balance sheet with no debt and more than doubled the positive equity value compared to 2022

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Swvl Holdings Corp (“Swvl” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SWVL), a technology provider for enterprise and government mobility solutions with a global footprint, announces a significant achievement in its financial performance for the fiscal year 2023. The Company has successfully delivered positive net profit and cashflow for the full year.

Continuing the positive momentum established in the initial half of the fiscal year, Swvl completed the path to profitability program initiated in 2022. The Company is committed to boosting profitability further while concurrently resuming strategic expansions into high-revenue markets.

Financial Highlights for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023:

Net Profit: $3.1 million, a turnaround from a net loss of $123.6 million in 2022
Gross Profit: Increased more than eightfold to $4.1 million from $0.5 million in 2022
Operating Profit: $12.1 million, compared to an operating loss of $80.2 million in 2022
Earnings Per Share: Profitable growth boosted basic earnings per share from continuing operations to $0.61
Balance Sheet Strength: Ended the year with a strong balance sheet, no debt, and an equity value more than double that of the prior year, at $5.9 million
Equity Book Value: Total equity book value of $5.9 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to $2.6 million as of December 31, 2022

This result marks Swvl’s swift transition to profitability, highlighting a focus on financial stability and operational efficiency, and the effective implementation of profitability strategies during the fiscal year. The Company’s continuous efforts to maintain positive cash flow and profitability support its upcoming planned expansion into high-revenue markets.

Mostafa Kandil, CEO of Swvl, stated, “In 2023, our team demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, achieving profitability. As we advance, our commitment to innovation will be marked by the launch of a wide range of products slated for the upcoming year and for our new potential markets. Additionally, in the meantime, we are expanding our strategic partnerships into more Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Our focus today remains towards improving profitability while resuming our high paced growth.”

Post December 31, 2023, Swvl continued to make strides to further solidify its financial position, focusing on increasing margins and maintaining efficient operations. Swvl remains focused on sustaining this positive momentum, further strengthening its financial position, and continuing to deliver enhanced value to its shareholders and stakeholders in the future of the mobility landscape.

For detailed financial information, please see Appendix A for the consolidated financial statements. This press release, along with complete financial statements and the investor presentation, can be found in the Investor Relations section of Swvl’s website at https://www.swvl.com

About Swvl

Swvl is a global technology provider for enterprise and government mobility solutions. The company’s platform provides alternatives to public transportation for individuals who cannot access or afford private options. Every day, Swvl’s parallel mass transit systems empower individuals to go where they want, when they want – making mobility safer, more efficient, accessible, and environmentally friendly. Customers can book their rides on an easy-to-use proprietary app with varied payment options and access to high-quality private buses and vans.

For additional information about Swvl, please visit www.Swvl.com .

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements'' relating to future events. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future events and other statements that are not historical facts. For example, Swvl is using forward looking statements when it discusses its commitment to boosting profitability further while concurrently resuming strategic expansions into high-revenue markets, its intention to launch of a wide range of products slated for the upcoming year, its intention to expand strategic partnerships into more GCC countries, and that its focus remains towards improving profitability while resuming its high paced growth. These statements are based on the current expectations of Swvl’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on, by any investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Swvl. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties regarding Swvl’s business, and actual results may differ materially. In addition, forward-looking statements provide Swvl’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Swvl anticipates that subsequent events and developments could cause Swvl’s assessments and projections to change. However, while Swvl may elect to update these forward-looking statements in the future, Swvl specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Swvl’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon any forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by law, Swvl undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company is contained under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which is available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov, and in subsequent SEC filings.

Contact
Investor.relations@Swvl.com

Consolidated statement of financial position – As of 31 December 2023 (All amounts are shown in USD unless otherwise stated)








2023

2022

ASSETS



Non-current assets



Property and equipment

751,693

1,270,838

Intangible assets

225,776

10,534,278

Right-of-use assets

484,362

815,646

Sublease receivables

-

553,029

Deferred tax assets

9,468,808

18,708,988



10,930,639

31,882,779





Current assets



Trade and other receivables

5,327,877

14,815,432

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

2,142,194

3,298,377

Sublease receivables

571,022

648,523

Cash and cash equivalents

2,922,755

1,538,347



10,963,848

20,300,679

Assets classified as held for sale

1,261

5,279,098

Total assets

21,895,748

57,462,556





EQUITY AND LIABILITIES



EQUITY



Share capital

16,979

13,903

Share premium

347,295,152

343,435,529

Employee share scheme reserve

507,677

773,666

Foreign currency translation reserve

(11,466,066
)
(4,347,257
)
Reserve of disposal groups classified as held for sale

2,106,737

(492,474
)
Accumulated losses

(329,506,304
)
(332,562,780
)
Equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company

8,954,175

6,820,587





Non-controlling interests

(3,039,317
)
(4,191,394
)
Total equity

5,914,858

2,629,193





LIABILITIES



Non-current liabilities



Provision for employees’ end of service benefits

-

267,751

Derivative warrant liabilities

106,420

1,317,091

Deferred purchase price

-

194,093

Accounts payable, accruals and other payables

83,961

-

Lease liabilities

1,021,716

1,592,111



1,212,097

3,371,046





Current liabilities



Deferred purchase price

1,207,682

7,425,488

Accounts payable, accruals and other payables

7,829,837

33,418,502

Current tax liabilities

627,068

1,027,404

Due to related party

131,523

-

Lease liabilities

640,695

751,015



10,436,805

42,622,409

Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale

4,331,988

8,839,908

Total liabilities

15,980,890

54,833,363

Total equity and liabilities

21,895,748

57,462,556

Consolidated statement of comprehensive loss - For the year ended 31 December 2023 (All amounts are shown in USD unless otherwise stated)



2023

2022

2021

Continuing operations




Revenue

22,852,263

44,099,610

25,563,945

Cost of sales

(18,741,277
)
(43,581,963
)
(31,349,979
)
Gross income/(loss)

4,110,986

517,647

(5,786,034
)





General and administrative expenses

(10,226,561
)
(62,918,437
)
(69,029,507
)
Selling and marketing expenses

(93,431
)
(17,520,448
)
(12,190,989
)
Provision for expected credit losses

(535,340
)
(873,442
)
(1,101,614
)
Other income/(expenses), net

18,834,177

548,823

(807
)
Operating profit / (loss)

12,089,831

(80,245,857
)
(88,108,951
)





Finance income

97,553

209,434

126,449

Loss on disposal of subsidiaries

(8,285,250
)
-

-

Change in fair value of financial liabilities

1,210,671

109,720,648

(44,330,400
)
Change in fair value of deferred purchase price

727,134

31,844,346

-

Change in fair value of employee share compensation schemes

(1,636,738
)
36,155,857

-

Recapitalization cost

-

(139,609,424
)
-

Impairment of financial assets

-

(10,000,880
)
-

Impairment of assets

-

(46,381,441
)
-

Finance cost

(129,355
)
(3,666,643
)
(1,494,693
)
Profit / (loss) before tax from continuing operations

4,073,846

(101,973,960
)
(133,807,595
)





Income tax benefit

41,305

3,225,251

4,718,036






Profit / (loss) for the year from continuing operations

4,115,151

(98,748,709
)
(129,089,559
)





Discontinued operations




Loss for the year from discontinued operations

(1,058,675
)
(24,830,739
)
(12,399,838
)
Profit / (loss) for the year

3,056,476

(123,579,448
)
(141,489,397
)





Attributable to:




Equity holders of the Parent Company

3,056,476

(116,496,525
)
(141,416,132
)
Non-controlling interests

-

(7,082,923
)
(73,265
)


3,056,476

(123,579,448
)
(141,489,397
)





Profit / (loss) per share attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company




Basic

0.45

(18.28
)
(20.92
)
Diluted

0.28

(18.28
)
(20.92
)





Profit / (loss) per share attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company for continuing operations




Basic

0.61

(14.61
)
(19.10
)
Diluted

0.37

(14.61
)
(19.10
)





Other comprehensive income




Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:




Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations, net of tax

(5,299,295
)
(5,290,594
)
(409,511
)
Total comprehensive loss for the year

(2,242,819
)
(128,870,042
)
(141,898,908
)





Attributable to:




Equity holders of the Parent Company

(2,242,819
)
(121,787,119
)
(141,825,643
)
Non-controlling interests

-

(7,082,923
)
(73,265
)


(2,242,819
)
(128,870,042
)
(141,898,908
)

Consolidated statement of cash flows - For the year ended 31 December 2023 (All amounts are shown in USD unless otherwise stated)


2023

2022

2021





Profit / (loss) before tax from continued operations
4,073,846

(101,973,960
)
(133,807,595
)
Loss before tax from discontinued operations
(1,058,675
)
(24,830,739
)
(12,399,838
)
Profit / (loss) for the year before tax
3,015,171

(126,804,699
)
(146,207,433
)




Adjustments to reconcile profit before tax to net cash flows:



Depreciation of property and equipment
356,288

604,304

182,402

Depreciation of right-of-use assets
364,116

1,216,495

541,218

Amortization of intangible assets
32,375

2,455,243

15,963

Provision for expected credit losses
535,340

873,442

1,327,104

Loss from sale of subsidiaries
8,285,250

-

-

Other income
(18,834,177
)
-

-

Gain on recognition of sublease receivable
-

(87,026
)
-

Sublease income
(37,706
)
(8,340
)
-

Provision for employees’ end of service benefits, net of reversals
-

(171,447
)
704,614

Finance cost
12,192

3,466,593

1,400,067

Listing costs
-

139,609,424

-

Change in fair value of deferred purchase price
(727,134
)
(31,844,346
)
-

Change in fair value of financial liabilities
(1,210,671
)
(109,720,648
)
44,330,400

Impairment of assets
-

46,381,441

-

Impairment of financial assets
-

10,000,880

-

Employee share-based payments charges / (reversals)
285,651

(36,155,857
)
33,611,231


(7,923,305
)
(100,184,541
)
(64,094,434
)
Changes in working capital:



Trade and other receivables
3,917,812

(11,489,377
)
(4,825,451
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
995,660

(2,584,987
)
(868,620
)
Accounts payable, accruals and other payables
(6,471,125
)
(3,571,712
)
8,259,002

Current tax liabilities
244,206

793,105

(635,821
)
Due to related parties
131,523

-

36,091


(9,105,229
)
(117,037,512
)
(62,129,233
)
Payment of employees’ end of service benefits
-

(635,314
)
(5,507
)
Net cash flows used in operating activities
(9,105,229
)
(117,672,826
)
(62,134,740
)




Cash flows from an investing activity



Purchase of property and equipment
(17,237
)
(817,586
)
(319,471
)
Proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries
8,400,000

-

-

Purchase of financial assets
-

-

(10,000,880
)
Payment for acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired
-

(743,292
)
(823,446
)
Sublease rentals received
668,236

138,410

-

Purchase of financial assets
-

(5,000,010
)
-

Purchase of intangible assets
(258,151
)
(1,666,934
)
(2,222
)
Net cash flows generated from / (used in) investing activities
8,792,848

(8,089,412
)
(11,146,019
)




Cash flows from financing activities



Proceeds from issuance of share capital
789,462

60,787,038

-

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes
-

26,336,000

73,206,415

Proceed from PIPE subscription
-

39,664,000

-

Payments of external loan
-

(134,830
)
-

Repayment of loan from related party
-

(195,270
)
-

Finance cost paid
-

(543,432
)
(2,653
)
Finance lease liabilities paid, net of accretion
(445,571
)
(850,773
)
(482,389
)
Net cash flows generated from financing activities
343,891

125,062,733

72,721,373





Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
31,510

(699,505
)
(559,386
)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
2,696,276

9,529,723

10,348,732

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
196,230

(6,133,942
)
(259,623
)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
2,924,016

2,696,276

9,529,723

Non-cash financing and investing activities:



Settlement of deferred purchase price
5,377,829

-

-

Issuance of shares during the year
3,073,237

3,432,493

-

Fair value of shares earnouts
-

(75,550,455
)
-

Acquisitions of non-controlling interests
-

(3,036,641
)
-

Costs attributable to the issuance of shares
-

8,467,766

-

Conversion of convertible notes
-

145,952,505

-

Property and equipment additions through acquisition of business
-

(586,452
)
-

Intangible assets additions through acquisition of business
-

(20,580,000
)
-

Company Name:	Swvl Holdings Corp
Stock Symbol:	SWVL
Market:	NASDAQ
Website:	swvl.com

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