NEW YORK, May 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NetworkWire – JGR Capital, an independent equity research firm, distributes an updated note on Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ:NETE), a global technology and value-added solutions group that supports electronic payments acceptance in an omnichannel environment spanning across point-of-sale, e-commerce and mobile devices.
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Net Element is a financial technology company operating in the retail and e-commerce industry. On May 14, 2018, the company reported its 1Q financials and performances. Highlights from these financials include:
- Revenue for Q1 2018 increased through organic growth to ~$16 million, compared to $13.6 million in Q1 2017 (17.6% growth) and $15.5 million in Q4 2017 (3.1% growth).
- Net loss attributable to common shareholders decreased from $1.51 per share for Q1 2017 to $0.42 per share for Q1 2018.
- GS&A expenses reduced by ~$385 thousand primarily due to decreases in salaries and benefits, professional fees and rent as planned by the management.
Key Report Highlights
- NETE 1Q18 EPS of -$0.40 beats by $0.03, revenue of $15.98 million (+17.8% increase YoY) beats by $1.78 million.
- Continuous organic growth in North American Transaction Solutions segment with management’s goal of international market expansion.
- Focus on the development of blockchain-backed technology as well as partnerships in SMB.
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About Net Element
Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ:NETE) operates a payments-as-a-service transactional and value-added services platform for small to medium enterprise ("SME") in the U.S. and selected emerging markets. In the U.S. it aims to grow transactional revenue by innovating SME productivity services using blockchain technology solutions and Aptito, its cloud-based, restaurant and retail point-of-sale solution. Internationally, Net Element's strategy is to leverage its omnichannel platform to deliver flexible offerings to emerging markets with diverse banking, regulatory and demographic conditions. Net Element was ranked as one of the fastest growing companies in North America on Deloitte's 2017 Technology Fast 500™. In 2017 the company was recognized by South Florida Business Journal as one of 2016's fastest growing technology companies. Further information is available at www.NetElement.com
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