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 7 May 2021
Boku Inc.
("Boku" or the "Company")
EasyPark & Fortumo bring mobile payments for parking to Switzerland
Boku Inc (AIM: BOKU), a leading global provider of mobile payment and identity solutions, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Fortumo is today launching carrier billing payments with EasyPark, the parking technology company, for parking in Switzerland.
Over 8 million people can now easily pay for their parking via the EasyPark parking-app, all over Switzerland, by charging the fee to their phone bill. The payment method is supported for all subscribers of local mobile operators Swisscom, Sunrise and Salt.
To pay with carrier billing, drivers can easily send a text message that includes the parking area code when they have parked their car. This starts the parking while the reply message includes a deeplink to the EasyPark app where users will be able to see their parking status and extend or stop their parking.
Normally, integrating carrier billing is a complex process for merchants, every mobile operator requires a separate contract and technical integration to provide payments to its subscribers. By partnering with Fortumo, EasyPark can roll out carrier billing payments across several markets through a single contract and integration with Fortumo. EasyPark and Fortumo have been working together on providing drivers convenient payments for parking fees since 2018 in Finland, Norway, Sweden and since 2019 in Slovenia.
Ludvig Ellius, Chief Payment Officer of EasyPark Group commented, "EasyPark helps millions of drivers around the world to save time and money by making parking management easier. Carrier billing supports this by giving our customers a simple way to make payments. We are happy to share the news that we now also offer Fortumo's platform as a payment method in Switzerland, when paying for your parking with the EasyPark app."
Martin Lips, Vice President of Business Development at Fortumo, commented, "Carrier billing provides users with the most convenient user experience for digital payments. When standing in a parking lot and being in a rush, people just want to pay quickly for their parking and move on. They don't have time to stand in a line for the parking machine or find coins. Therefore, we are super excited for the launch of parking payments with EasyPark parking app in Switzerland, so we can help people to make their parking easier and more convenient." |
Boku completes first mobile operator integration to Google Standard Payments with Kcell
May 25, 2021 11:00 ET | Source: Boku Inc.
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LONDON, May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boku Inc., (AIM: BOKU), the world's leading provider of mobile payment and identity solutions, and Kcell, the largest mobile operator in Kazakhstan, have announced the launch of the first-ever mobile operator integration into the new Google Standard Payments platform, which enables a number of payment types on a global basis. This integration will allow mobile subscribers to pay for digital goods through Google’s Play Store, using their mobile phone number.
Mobile Operators are required to complete the upgrade to the latest payment specifications in order to take advantage of new functionality, including an upgraded synchronous payment API, real-time account updates, API-based settlement, and real-time fraud notifications. These upgrades will increase payment conversion rates whilst reducing fraud, resulting in greater profitability for both mobile operators and Google, with lower back office costs, thanks to upgraded settlement reporting.
With extensive experience integrating mobile operators into Google payments infrastructure, Boku ensures both that the integration is expedient, painless, and optimized for ongoing success. Boku supports mobile operators on the Google Standard payments platform with marketing, customer support, and program optimization services, along with business intelligence and reporting capabilities.
“We’re thrilled to have completed the first mobile operator integration to the Google Standard Payments platform,” said Mark Stannard, Chief Business Officer, Payments, Boku Inc. “Mobile subscribers around the world need access to carrier billing so they can purchase apps through Google Play, and we’re happy to make that possible.”
Yuri Kharlamov, CEO, Kcell JSC, “We are excited to be the first mobile operator in the world to complete the integration to Google’s new payments platform. Simplifying payments for nearly 80% of our customers using Android devices in the Google Play Store and beyond represents another opportunity for us to deliver more value to subscribers. Boku was the clear choice to complete this integration due to their experience and expertise with mobile payment connections to the biggest digital marketplaces in the world.” |
Notice of AGM
Boku (AIM: BOKU), the world's leading independent carrier commerce company, announces that it has posted to shareholders its notice of Annual General Meeting ("AGM").
Copies of the notice of AGM and proxy form are available to view on the Company's website, at hxxps://www.boku.com/investor-relations/.
The AGM will be held at 1.00 p.m. BST on Wednesday 19 May 2021 at the offices of the Company at 2nd Floor, 9 Orange Street, London, WC2H 7EA, United Kingdom.
We are, however, sensitive to the public health and travel concerns our shareholders, employees and directors may have in light of the COVID-19 situation. To protect those required to attend the AGM in person, all shareholders are encouraged to listen to the proceedings at the AGM remotely and vote in advance of the AGM by proxy in accordance with instructions set out in the notice of AGM.
Shareholders interested in registering for the remote call can do so by emailing agm@boku.com no later than 1.00 p.m. BST on Monday 17 May 2021.
Alternatively, if you are planning to attend the AGM in person at the offices of the Company, please email us at agm@boku.com one week in advance of 19 May 2021.
If you wish to register either to listen to the proceedings of the AGM in the remote call or attend the AGM in person, please ensure that you have proof of shareholding and identity to register when you email the Company.
The Company values engagement with its shareholders and those who have questions for the board of the Company can forward their questions to the Company Secretary by emailing agm@boku.com in advance of the AGM and also no later than 1.00 p.m. BST on Monday 17 May 2021. |
support been building at 170p now for several weeks. excellent at these higher prices getting ready to break that 200p soon. |
Just to mention that Boku will be one of six companies featured in the March results round up in the MelloMonday show in two days time. It will be a really packed five hour show but here are the timings....
Programme for the evening
5.00 pm Introduction to our Mello Roadshow
5.05 pm Alun @MrContrarian reviews the Mello BASH companies
5.10 pm Company presentation by Judges Scientific
5.40 pm How to join corporate fundraisings with Primary Bid
6.00 pm Company presentation by Filta Group
6.30 pm Leon Boros interviews Peter Harrison from Bioventix
7.00 pm Company presentation by Digital Box
7.30 pm A March results round up with Paul Scott, Gordon @glasshalfull & Alan Charlton
8.00 pm Company presentation by Get Busy
8.30 pm Mello BASH with Alan Charlton, Alex Schlich, Richard Crow (@RebelHQ) and Kevin Taylor
If you have not been before the webpage is here Do use this code for a half price ticket MMTADVFN50 |
breakout ..... 194p |
Boku (BOKU): Evolving to address wider e-commerce market
Boku reported strong results for FY20, with adjusted revenue and EBITDA growth of 20% and 106% respectively. The Payments business benefited from increased consumer demand during the pandemic, while the Identity business had a more difficult year. Trading year to date has been strong for both businesses and management is confident of meeting expectations for FY21. We have made minor changes to our FY21/22 forecasts. The evolution of the platform to address the wider alternative payments market provides upside potential to our forecasts and the share price.
Valuing the Payments business alone using the average FY21e EV/EBITDA multiple for its peer group results in a per share value of 197p, providing upside to the current share price. The Identity business could provide further upside - including it at its unimpaired cost would take the per share value up to 203p. |
The technical chart could not look better for Boku, 225p here we come. |
Boku completes mobile payment coverage for DAZN
in Japan with the launch of NTT Docomo
Boku (AIM: BOKU), the world's leading independent carrier commerce company, is pleased to announce the launch of mobile payments for DAZN, the leading global sports streaming platform, with NTT Docomo in Japan.
For 80 million NTT Docomo subscribers they can now purchase DAZN subscriptions with just their phone number. DAZN is the rights holder for Japan's J-League soccer and NPB baseball leagues, whose seasons have just begun, as well as Formula One that starts on 28 March 2021 and the English Premier League.
With this launch, DAZN can now accept mobile payments from nearly all mobile subscribers in Japan, including those with NTT Docomo, Softbank, Y!Mobile, au, and UQ Mobile.
These initiatives form part of the 'DAZN for Operators' programme, through which DAZN collaborates with TV and telecoms operators to provide improved, seamless streaming experiences for sports fans and generate new revenue streams and value for partners.
Ben King, Chief Subscription Officer, DAZN commented, "With new seasons of the J.League, NPB and Formula One upon us and the stars of Japanese football appearing regularly in the Premier League and La Liga, DAZN is making it even more effortless for fans across Japan to conveniently access their favourite sports. 80 million NTT Docomo subscribers can now instantly add DAZN to their phone bill simply with the click of a button. Once again, entertainment services and operators are innovating and collaborating together to make premium sports easier to find, quicker to subscribe and better to watch."
Jon Prideaux, CEO, Boku Inc commented, "DAZN holds the Japanese rights to the best sports programming around the world, providing a very attractive and high-value streaming service to consumers. Boku is thrilled at the opportunity to ensure that nearly every Japanese consumer can purchase a DAZN subscription to watch their favorite sport with a quick and easy mobile payment experience." |
Investor Presentation and Analyst Briefing
Boku Inc (AIM: BOKU), the world's leading independent carrier commerce company, announces that its results for the year ended 31 December 2020 will be announced on Tuesday 16 March 2021.
A briefing for analysts will take place at 9.30 am on 16 March 2021. Analysts interested in attending the briefing should please contact florence.chandler@investor-focus.co.uk.
The Company will also provide a live investor presentation relating to the results via Zoom at 5.30 pm on 16 March 2021. The presentation is open to all existing and potential shareholders. Those wishing to attend should register via the following link:
hxxps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AYu5O00jQcynTP6ENzhl0w
There will be the opportunity for participants to ask questions at the end of the presentation. Questions can also be emailed to boku@investor-focus.co.uk ahead of the presentation. |
and the good news just keeps on rolling out the door.
Legimi launches direct carrier billing in Poland through Fortumo
Boku Inc (AIM: BOKU), a leading global provider of mobile payment and identity solutions, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Fortumo, has been working with the leading Polish e-book vendor Legimi and together they are launching a direct carrier billing partnership.
Through Fortumo's PayRead solution, users can now subscribe to Legimi and access thousands of e-books and audiobooks by charging the payments to their phone bill. The option to pay with carrier billing is available to more than 18 million subscribers of the mobile operators Orange and Plus.
Legimi collects carrier billing payments from users in Poland through Fortumo's Unified SDK product. Through Unified SDK, one integration connects Legimi to telcos in Poland and gives access to a network of more than 300 other mobile operators and digital wallets. Fortumo hosts and localises Unified SDK checkout flows on its platform, making it simple and scalable for merchants to launch local payment methods across the world. Legimi additionally uses Fortumo's Subscription Engine for full user lifecycle management of users acquired through carrier billing.
In Poland, credit card ownership is only 16% while 64% of people have a smartphone*. This creates a challenge for digital content merchants in the country: while most people are able to access digital content, the majority of people are unable to pay for premium services. Carrier billing solves this problem by letting any user charge purchases to their mobile phone bill. Additional data on the digital ecosystem of Poland and other countries in the Central & Eastern European (CEE) region can be found from Fortumo's CEE market report accessible at: hxxps://fortumo.com/blog/carrier-billing-market-report-central-eastern-europe/.
Mikołaj Małaczyński, CEO at Legimi, commented, "Instant access, convenient payment. This is a must for a fast growing and ambitious digital entertainment company. That is why we decided to work with Fortumo. The simplicity of implementation was also important, as it did not require significant involvement of the resources of our IT team."
Andrea Boetti, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Fortumo, commented, "Carrier billing is the leading alternative payment method used by global app stores, game developers and streaming services. Fortumo's PayRead gives digital publishers the simplest way to adopt the payment method when transitioning from an ad-based model to a reader revenue model. We are excited to be working with Legimi and helping support their user acquisition and revenue growth goals." |
BOKU INC (UK, BF0GJW7) will be added to the FTSE AIM 100 Index. |
Boku Inc - San Francisco, California-headquartered mobile payments platform - Launches new mobile payment method for Microsoft Corp in both South Korea and Saudi Arabia. Customers of South Korea's SK Telecom and Saudi Arabia's Saudi Telecom can now make "seamless and secure" cardless payments in both Microsoft Xbox and Microsoft PC Stores. |
We've gone from 47.5p during mid-march 2020 and topped out at 167.50p in 10 months !!! Consolidation and building support at these prices is extremely healthy. #value |
Bag holders/weak hands and some profit taking have left the building. IMHO. Again more consolidation to build support at these prices are a good thing before the next leg up. |
Excellent trading update, under promising and over delivering is the way. plenty of trading action today. we are at a key price level where some bag holders from earlier times will have been waiting in the wings to get out. some price consolidation is good here. price peaked today at 167.50p.
SP Target 225p July. |
Quite good but the identity business hasn't done much.
It seems to be taking along time to get going. |
yes indeed my friend, extremely bullish for Boku. some consolidation at this price to build a strong support base here would be welcome. next resistance level at 182p |
can't buy online now |
Smashed it Hans...breakout |
Nearly there. |
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