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NETSOL Technologies signs $50 million, four-year contract extension with tier-one global auto captive

NETSOL Technologies (Nasdaq: NTWK) signed a $50 million contract extension with a tier-one global auto captive on Dec. 16, 2025.

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NETSOL Technologies (Nasdaq: NTWK) signed a $50 million contract extension with a tier-one global auto captive on Dec. 16, 2025. The four-year agreement renews use of Transcend Finance and covers maintenance and licensing fees, with total contract value expected to be recognized over the four-year term and to support recurring revenue.

The customer has been a strategic partner since 1996 and previously engaged NETSOL on a >$100 million, multi-country rollout implemented across 12 markets. The extension preserves access to Transcend’s end-to-end lease and loan lifecycle capabilities and emphasizes scalability, modular architecture, and ongoing operational and regulatory support.

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Positive

  • $50M contract extension over four years
  • Supports recurring revenue via maintenance and licensing
  • Customer uses Transcend in 12 markets since 2015

Negative

  • Contract value to be recognized over 4 years, delaying full revenue recognition
Argus Dec 16 session
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News Market Reaction – NTWK

On Dec 16, the day this news came out, NTWK closed 2.24% below the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Dec 16 session.

Key Figures

Contract extension value: $50 million Contract term: 4 years Prior multi-country contract: Over $100 million +2 more
Contract extension value
$50 million
Four-year extension with tier-one global auto captive
Contract term
4 years
Total contract value expected to be recognized over term
Prior multi-country contract
Over $100 million
Original 2015 engagement with same customer
Markets served
12 markets
Transcend Finance powers operations across multiple countries
Partnership start year
1996
Length of strategic relationship with the auto captive

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Nov 21
5 events
  1. Nov 21

    Product deployment wins

    24h Move
    +1.0%

    Two US dealer groups deployed Transcend Retail platform.

  2. Nov 12

    Earnings release

    24h Move
    -24.9%

    Q1 FY’26 revenue grew slightly but losses widened versus prior year.

  3. Nov 06

    Conference call notice

    24h Move
    -3.9%

    Scheduled call to discuss Q1 FY’26 results and outlook.

  4. Oct 08

    AI product launch

    24h Move
    +0.4%

    Launch of Check AI credit decisioning engine within Transcend Finance.

  5. Sep 29

    Full-year results

    24h Move
    +10.1%

    FY’25 revenue and margins improved, with higher operating income and EPS.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

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ENCINO, Calif., Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NETSOL Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTWK), a provider of AI-enabled solutions and services enabling OEMs, dealerships and financial institutions to sell, finance and lease assets, has signed a $50 million contract extension with a tier-one global auto captive, a long-standing customer with whom the company has maintained a strategic partnership since 1996. The total contract value is expected to be recognized over the four-year term and will support recurring revenue.

The agreement extends the customer’s use of Transcend Finance and includes maintenance and licensing fees. The new contract builds on NETSOL’s earlier multi-country engagement, originally announced in 2015, when a contract was signed for over $100 million, under which NETSOL successfully implemented its platform across 12 markets.

With this extension, the customer secures ongoing access to Transcend Finance’s end-to-end lease and loan lifecycle capabilities, ensuring continued operational efficiency and adherence to evolving regulatory and market demands.

Transcend Finance unifies originations, servicing and wholesale finance. Designed for scalability and flexibility with modular architecture, it enables lenders, captives and commercial financiers to accelerate digital transformation, launch new business models and manage the complete finance lifecycle.

“Securing this $50 million extension is a significant milestone and a strong testament to the trust we have earned over nearly three decades of partnership,” said Naeem Ghauri, Co-Founder and President of NETSOL Technologies Inc. “Since first engaging with them in 1996, we have grown together through changing economic cycles, regulatory shifts and technological evolution. Today, Transcend Finance powers their operations in 12 markets and this new multi-year extension underscores their confidence in our ability to deliver mission-critical solutions at global scale.”

“We are committed to supporting this long-standing partner’s strategic objectives and maintaining a powerful platform that aligns with future requirements,” said Asad Ghauri, Global Head of Sales and Group Managing Director at NETSOL Technologies Inc. “This renewal reflects not only our past performance, but also the shared ambition driving our continued success.”

About NETSOL Technologies 
NETSOL Technologies delivers state-of-the-art solutions for the asset finance and leasing industry, serving automotive and equipment OEMs, auto captives and financial institutions across over 30 countries. Since its inception in 1996, NETSOL has been at the cutting edge of technology, pioneering innovations with its asset finance solutions, and today leverages advanced AI and cloud services to meet the complex needs of the global market. Renowned for its deep industry expertise, customer-centric approach and commitment to excellence, NETSOL fosters strong partnerships with its clients, ensuring their success in an ever-evolving landscape. With a rich history of innovation, ethical business practices and a focus on sustainability, NETSOL is dedicated to empowering businesses worldwide, securing its position as the trusted partner for leading firms around the globe. 

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements relating to the development of the Company's products and services and future operation results, including statements regarding the Company that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. The words “expects,” “anticipates,” variations of such words, and similar expressions, identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, but their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Factors that could affect the Company's actual results include the progress and costs of the development of products and services and the timing of the market acceptance. The subject Companies expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any statement is based.

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What did NETSOL (NTWK) announce on December 16, 2025?

NETSOL announced a $50 million, four-year contract extension with a tier-one global auto captive to continue using Transcend Finance.

How will the $50 million NTWK contract be recognized for investors?

The company said the contract value is expected to be recognized over the four-year term, supporting recurring revenue.

How long has NETSOL’s customer relationship with the auto captive lasted (NTWK)?

NETSOL has maintained a strategic partnership with this customer since 1996.

Does the NTWK contract extension include products or services details?

Yes — the renewal covers continued use of Transcend Finance plus maintenance and licensing fees for the platform.

What scale does Transcend Finance operate at for this customer (NTWK)?

Transcend Finance powers the customer’s operations across 12 markets, per the announcement.

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