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    Jackson • William Blair & Company

    Jackson Largen is a former Investment Banking Analyst in the Consumer & Retail Group at William Blair & Company, specializing in North American consumer companies. While at William Blair, he supported advisory and deal execution activities for major firms in the consumer sector, contributing to successful transaction outcomes. He began his career at William Blair after graduating from Brown University with dual degrees in Economics and International and Public Affairs, and later joined TA Associates as an Associate. Largen's professional credentials include significant experience in consumer sector analytics, though specific FINRA registrations or securities licenses are not publicly listed.

    Jackson's questions to Karooooo Ltd (KARO) leadership

    Jackson's questions to Karooooo Ltd (KARO) leadership • Q3 2025

    Question

    Jackson from William Blair asked about Karooooo's sources for attracting human capital, its selling points to prospective employees, and the contribution to ARPU from each geographic region.

    Answer

    Isaias Jose Calisto, Group CEO and Founder, stated that recruitment is handled internally through referrals and digital platforms. He noted that attracting senior talent is straightforward due to the company's appeal, but finding high-quality salespeople is more challenging. Regarding regional performance, he confirmed that ARPU contribution is a good proxy for regional growth, aligning with subscription revenue and noting the recent impact of a stronger South African rand.

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