x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ___________ to ___________

Development Stage Company

Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. herein (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Florida on May 8, 1997. The Company is a development stage company engaged in the business of commercializing the smart card technology based Universal Electronic Payment System (“UEPS”) and Funds Transfer System (“FTS”) through the development of strategic alliances with national and international bank and card service organizations. The patent rights (or applications for patents) of the UEPS/FTS technology for all worldwide territories (except South Africa and its surrounding territories) are held by Net 1 Holdings S.a.r.1., a company incorporated in Luxembourg (“Net 1 Holdings”). See Note 4 for a discussion on the FTS European patent being revoked.

The Company entered into a license agreement, dated May 19, 1997 (the “License Agreement”), with Net 1 Holdings, Net 1 Operations S.a.r.1. and Net 1 Pty (collectively, the “Licensors”), where the licensors granted a non-exclusive license to the Company for the UEPS technology for the issuance of 5,412,244 shares at a fair market value of $0.001 per share. On October 1, 1997 an Amendment to the License Agreement was signed that provided for the transfer of the ownership of the UEPS technology and FTS and for the assignment of the Technology License Agreement between VISA International Service Association and Net 1 Holdings, dated July 31, 1997 (the “Visa Agreement”) to the Company in consideration of 4,729,612 shares. The assignment of the Visa Agreement and the transfer of the ownership of the UEPS technology and FTS patents to the Company were never consummated because certain conditions precedent were never satisfied.

On May 3, 2000 an agreement entitled “Patent and Technology Agreement” was entered into between the Company and Net 1 Holdings that granted the Company an exclusive marketing license for the UEPS technology and the FTS patent for the world excluding South Africa and its surrounding territories under terms similar to those stipulated in the Amendment to the License Agreement. No conditions precedent were stipulated. The 4,729,612 shares of the Company previously issued into trust in consideration for the Amendment to the License Agreement were thus released to Net 1 Holdings. Effective July 1, 2002, the Company entered into a distribution agreement with Net 1 Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd., which replaced the previous Patent and Technology Agreement. As a condition of this agreement, Net 1 Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. received $50,000 in full settlement of $154,953 of fees due as at June 30, 2002. The Company wrote off the remaining $104,953 of the debt as a reduction of subcontract costs in that year.

Net 1 Holdings as at December 31, 2002 owns 8,520,578 common shares of 15,852,856 issued and outstanding common shares, or 54%.

In a development stage company, management devotes most of its activities to establishing a new business primarily, the development of a detailed business plan, marketing strategy and the raising of funds required to develop and operate the business successfully. Planned principal activities have not yet produced revenues and the Company has suffered recurring operating losses as is normal in development stage companies. These factors raise doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to emerge from the development stage with respect to its planned principal business activity is dependent upon its successful efforts to raise additional equity financing, receive funding from affiliates and controlling shareholders, and develop a market for its products.

In order to meet expenses over the next twelve months the Company is actively searching for additional equity financing. For fiscal 2003, the Company recorded as revenues $41,017 from sales of licenses during 2002 in accordance with the Company’s revenue recognition policy and the Patent and Technology Agreement.

See Note 6 regarding future financing and related acquisition of Net 1 Applied Technology Holdings Limited.
 

Comprehensive Income

SFAS No. 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income,” establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in the financial statements. As at October 31, 2002, the Company has no items that represent comprehensive income and, therefore, has not included a schedule of comprehensive income in the financial statements.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

FASB has issued SFAS No. 147, 148 and 149 but they will not have any relationship to the operations of the Company therefore a description of each and their respective impact on the Company’s operations have not been disclosed.

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150 “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity”. SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). The requirements of SFAS No. 150 apply to issuers’ classification and measurement of freestanding financial instruments, including those that comprise more than one option or forward contract. SFAS No. 150 does not apply to features that are embedded in a financial instrument that is not a derivative in its entirety. SFAS No. 150 is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003, except for mandatory redeemable financial instruments of non-public entities. It is to be implemented by reporting the cumulative effect of a change in an accounting principal for financial instruments created before the issuance date of SFAS No. 150 and still existing at the beginning of the interim period of adoption. Restatement is not permitted. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
 

Property, Plant and Equipment

Computer equipment is amortized over five years on a straight-line basis.
 

Long-Lived Assets

Costs to acquire exclusive license rights to specific technology are considered “Long-Lived” assets and are capitalized as incurred. These costs are being amortized on a straight line basis over five years. Intangible assets are evaluated in each reporting period to determine if there were events or circumstances which would indicate a possible inability to recover the carrying amount. Such evaluation is based on various analyses including assessing the Company’s ability to bring the commercial applications to market, related profitability projections and undiscounted cash flows relating to each application which necessarily involves significant management judgment.
  

Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Share

The Company computes net income (loss) per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share” (SFAS 128). SFAS 128 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per shares (EPS) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period including stock options, using the treasury stock method, and convertible preferred stock, using the if-converted method. In computing Diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential common shares if their effect is antidilutive.
  

Foreign Currency Transactions/Balances

Transactions in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated at the rate in effect on the transaction date. Any balance sheet items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using the rate in effect on the balance sheet date.
 

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
 

Interim Financial Data

These interim unaudited financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual financial statements and in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods shown. The results of operations for such periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for a full year or for any future period.
 

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when a license agreement has been signed and the rights have been passed to the licensee. The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 (“SAB 101”), “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements.” Revenue is recognized only when the price is fixed or determinable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the service is performed, and collectibility is reasonably assured.
 

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization.
 

Subsequent Events

The Company is completing financial arrangements for the securing of approximately US$ 150 million through Brait SA (“Brait”) on behalf of funds under its management. The financing, comprising the capital raising of US$ 53 million and a share exchange of US$ 97 million, will enable Net 1 to make an offer to acquire Net 1 Applied Technology Holdings Limited (“Aplitec”), a public Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listed company, as well as providing working capital to enable Net 1 to expand its operations and develop its internal infrastructure on an international basis. The Company, through Brait, will raise the capital through sales of its common stock at US$ 0.50 per common share.

The Company, through Brait, has provided the Board of Directors of Aplitec with an offer to acquire all the assets and liabilities of Aplitec (excluding ZAR 300 million of cash) for approximately US$ 129 million through a combination of cash and share exchange offer to Aplitec shareholders also at a purchase price of US$ 0.50. Aplitec is engaged in the sales, maintenance and development of UEPS smart card based products in South Africa and its surrounding territories with revenues of approximately US$ 100 million. Aplitec has approximately 2,400 employees. Completion of the financing is subject to compliance with regulatory requirements in South Africa and in the United States, including an increase in the authorized capitalization of the Company to permit the common shares to be issued.

Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-B

31.1 Section 302 Certification of Principal Executive Officer
31.2 Section 302 Certification of Principal Accounting Officer
32.1 Section 906 Certification of Principal Executive Officer
32.2 Section 906 Certification of Principal Accounting Officer
 

Reports on Form 8-K

The Company (Net 1) is completing financial arrangements for the securing of approximately US$ 150 million through Brait SA (Brait) on behalf of funds under its management. The financing, comprising the capital raising of US$ 53 million and a share exchange of US$ 97 million, will enable Net 1 to make an offer to acquire Net 1 Applied Technology Holdings Limited (Aplitec), a public Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listed company, as well as providing working capital to enable Net 1 to expand its operations and develop its internal infrastructure on an international basis. The Company holds exclusive licensing rights to the proprietary Smart Card technology based “Universal Electronic Payment System” (UEPS) and Funds Transfer Systems (FTS) on a worldwide basis, excluding South Africa and surrounding territories, but lacks financial resources, personnel and infrastructure to market and expand these operations. Net 1, through Brait, will raise the capital through sales of its common stock at US$ 0.50 per common share.

The Company, through Brait, has provided the Board of Directors of Aplitec with an offer to acquire all the assets and liabilities of Aplitec (excluding ZAR 300 million of cash) for approximately US$ 129 million through a combination of cash and share exchange offer to Aplitec shareholders also at a purchase price of US$ 0.50. Aplitec is engaged in the sales, maintenance and development of UEPS smart card based products in South Africa and its surrounding territories with revenues of approximately US$ 100 million. Aplitec has approximately 2,400 employees. Completion of the financing is subject to compliance with regulatory requirements in South Africa and in the United States, including an increase in the authorized capitalization of Net 1 to permit the common shares to be issued.

Inasmuch as the principal shareholders and members of management of the Company also have interests in Aplitec and will be participating in the share exchange, Net 1 will obtain approval of the majority of its minority shareholders for the increase in its capitalization. Net 1 is seeking to complete the transaction in early 2004.