MIAMI BEACH, FL, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cuentas, Inc. (Nasdaq: CUEN & CUENW), the leading developer of a fully integrated telecommunications and financial ecosystem for the unbanked and underbanked Hispanic market, announced today the publication of the companyâ€
Revenue increase, pending acquisition and improved operations performance
Management is pleased to present a report that highlights the company’s ongoing transition, strategically capitalizing on its extensive experience in the telecommunications sector. The aim is to broaden its scope by offering a diverse range of services that cater to the comprehensive basic needs of today’s consumers, spanning from housing solutions to secure communications and innovative financial services.
The results speak volumes about Cuentas progress, with sales surging to an impressive $1 million, marking an extraordinary quarter-over-quarter increase of 861%, and an increase of $0.896 million for the period ending September 2023.
The revenue increase originates from its joint ventures and its wholesale telecommunications increase in volume in preparation for its Cuentas Mobile products, which will include international features via Cuentas FinTech proprietary intellectual property core platform.
Expenses and losses reflect a corresponding reduction due to a decrease in sales, marketing and administrative expenses. These robust financial indicators underscore the success of its expansion strategy and its commitment to delivering value across various sectors.
Central to Cuentasâ€
This acquisition will enable Cuentas to provide a suite of solutions that utilize advanced pattern recognition and artificial intelligence (AI) to create a security screening environment that can detect and defend against a range of threats and attacks on telecom, banking, and other communication infrastructure.
The Q3 FY 2023 report on SEC Form 10Q also discloses details regarding recent real estate investments. The initial investment of $2.1 million is expected to increase due to short-term property appreciation. As part of the companyâ€
Operating Expense and Loss Reductions
The Company has reduced its operating expenses in an effort to improve cash use and reduce net operating results compared to the same period in 2022. Management continues to take measures to migrate the business to mobile-based applications. By targeting consumer services, it expects to generate a steady revenue source based on subscription services from Cuentas Mobile and by adding the future cybersecurity applications from the WHEN portfolio of products, increase gross margins from the projected average revenues per user.
Cuentas has engaged an external investment banking firm with the intent of providing new financing. The expected funds will be used for market expansion, to support future acquisitions, and to increase the stockholders’ equity requirements.
Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2023
Net Loss: The net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, was $4.3 million. This net loss was $4.8 million lower than the $9.1 million recorded during the quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Operating Expenses were $3.512 million, compared to $9.320 million for the nine months in the previous fiscal year quarter. This represents a decrease of $5.808 million. Selling, general, and administrative expenses totaled $3.499 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, a net decrease of $4.463 million, or 56%, compared to $7.962 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. A decrease in the amount of $0.471 million in officers’ compensation, a decrease in the amount of $1.258 million in Share-based compensation, and shares issued for services. A decrease in the amount of $0.580 million in maintenance and support services, an additional $0.448 million decrease in Directorsâ€
Cash Position: For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company deployed $3.2 million of cash for operations and $2.2 million for investing activities, while raising $6.0 million from financing activities. As of September 30, 2023, cash and cash equivalents were $1.1 million.
Management encourages investors to review the full Q3 FY 2023 report on SEC Form 10Q for all pertinent information, including additional information not addressed in this press release.
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About Cuentas
Cuentas, Inc. (Nasdaq: CUEN & CUENW) is creating an alternative financial ecosystem for the growing global population who do not have access to traditional financial alternatives. The Companyâ€
Forward-Looking Statements
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