MiX Telematics (MIXT) 3 Feb 222022 Q3 Earnings call transcript

Greetings and welcome to the MiX Telematics Fiscal Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Results Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. I would now like to turn this conference over to your host Mr. Officer. Financial Chief Granara, John Thank you presentation. begin you may your sir,

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helpful. Very it. Appreciate Thanks, guys.

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you supply to any challenges, in it guess global that causing demand. Thanks. how out, next of then, able up quarters? large talk taking there the given issues? these And can three shortages deals you're backlog hardware Then supply front just similar meet I John about the the for some of model sounds hardware-only two to should like sales have as levels Are we

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