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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 11, 2022

MARQETA, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-4046527-4306690
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 (Commission
File Number)
 (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
180 Grand Avenue, 6th Floor
Oakland, California 94612
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (888) 462-7738 
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
  
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
  
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per share MQ The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
(Nasdaq Global Select Market)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 
Emerging growth company  
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.




Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 11, 2022, Marqeta, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d)    Exhibits
 
Exhibit Number Description
99.1
 
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).



SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 MARQETA, INC.
Date: May 11, 2022
/s/ Michael (Mike) Milotich
 Michael (Mike) Milotich
 Chief Financial Officer

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MARQETA FIRST QUARTER NET REVENUE JUMPS 54 PERCENT YEAR OVER YEAR, HIGHLIGHTING STRONG, CONTINUED GROWTH
The global modern card issuing platform generated net revenue of $166 million in the first quarter of 2022, up 54 percent year-over-year, with a 53 percent growth in first quarter total processing volume and a 50 percent increase in gross profit.
OAKLAND, Calif. – May 11, 2022 - Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Total processing volume (TPV) was $37 billion for the quarter, with net revenue of $166 million. This represented an increase of 53% and 54%, respectively, from the same quarter of 2021. Gross profit of $75 million during the quarter grew 50% year over year, resulting in a margin of 45%. GAAP net loss was $61 million and Adjusted EBITDA loss was $10 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
“Our results for the first quarter of 2022 put the fundamentals of Marqeta’s modern card issuing platform on strong display, as we powered our customers to new milestones of scale and enabled their global expansion, while launching new products and partners that further enrich the value we provide them,” said Jason Gardner, Founder and CEO of Marqeta.
Operating Highlights
In thousands, except percentages and per share data. % change is
calculated over the comparable prior-year period (unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022
USD% Change
Financial metrics:
Net revenue$166,102 54%
Gross profit$74,726 50%
Gross margin45 %
Net loss$(60,598)372%
Net loss margin(36)%
Net loss per share - basic and diluted$(0.11)10%
Key operating metric and Non-GAAP financial measures:
Total Processing Volume (TPV) (in millions) 1
$36,626 53%
Adjusted EBITDA 2
$(10,453)(735)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin 2
(6)%
1 TPV represents the total dollar amount of payments processed through our platform, net of returns and chargebacks. We believe that TPV is a key indicator of the market adoption of our platform, growth of our brand, growth of our customers' businesses and scale of our business.
2 See "Information Regarding Non-GAAP Measures" for definitions of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin and a reconciliation of the net loss to Adjusted EBITDA.
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Recent Business Updates:
Marqeta highlighted several recent business updates that demonstrate its current business momentum:
Marqeta announced its new RiskControl solution, an end-to-end risk management product suite for card issuers to combat payment fraud. RiskControl is designed to provide Marqeta’s customers with comprehensive risk, compliance, and fraud management capabilities across the cardholder lifecycle, allowing them to focus on their business growth. This product suite is anchored by Marqeta's new custom built Real-Time Decisioning tool.
Marqeta signed a new bank partnership with Evolve Bank & Trust, that will support the full range of Marqeta’s program management capabilities. Evolve is the fourth U.S. bank partner on the Marqeta platform, allowing the company to better match each new customer with the most suitable banking partner.
First Quarter 2022 Financial Results:
Net revenue increased by $58 million, or 54% year-over-year, rising to $166 million from $108 million in the first quarter of 2021 resulting from a 53% increase in TPV year-over-year.
Gross profit increased by 50% year-over-year, rising to $75 million, from $50 million in the first quarter of 2021 primarily due to our TPV growth. Gross margin was 45% in the first quarter of 2022.
Net loss increased by $48 million to $61 million in the quarter. Our increase in gross profit was offset by an increase in compensation, benefits and technology expenses as we continued our investment in our people and platform.
Total Processing Volume increased by 53% year-over-year, rising to $37 billion from $24 billion in the first quarter of 2021.
Adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of 2022 was $(10) million, a decrease of $(12) million year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA margin was (6%) in the first quarter of 2022.
Financial Guidance
The following summarizes Marqeta's guidance for the second quarter of 2022:
Second Quarter 2022
Net Revenue Growth46 - 48%
Gross Profit Margin40 - 41%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (1)
Negative 10-11%
(1) See "Information Regarding Non-GAAP Measures" for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA and for information regarding non-availability of a forward reconciliation.
Conference Call
Marqeta will host a live conference call today at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern time). To join the call, please dial-in 10 minutes in advance: toll-free at 1-877-407-4018 or direct at 1-201-689-8471. The conference call will also be available live via webcast online at http://investors.marqeta.com.
The telephone replay dial-in numbers are 1-844-512-2921 and 1-412-317-6671 and will be available until May 25, 2022, 8:59 p.m. Pacific time (11:59 p.m. Eastern time). The confirmation code for the replay is 13729086.

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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements expressed or implied in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Marqeta’s quarterly guidance; statements regarding Marqeta’s business plans, business strategy and the continued success and growth of our customers; statements and expectations regarding Marqeta's partnerships, new product introductions, and product capabilities; and statements made by Marqeta’ Founder and CEO. Actual results may differ materially from the expectations contained in these statements due to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the following: the effect of uncertainties related to the global COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. and global economies, our business, results of operations, financial condition, demand for our platform, sales cycles and customer retention; the risk that Marqeta is unable to further attract, retain, diversify, and expand its customer base; the risk that Marqeta is unable to drive increased TPV on its platform; the risk that consumers and customers will not perceive the benefits of Marqeta’s products as Marqeta expects; the risk that Marqeta's technology platform, including hosted solutions, do not operate as intended resulting in system outages; the risk that Marqeta will not be able to achieve the cost structure that Marqeta currently expects; the risk that Marqeta’s solution will not achieve the expected market acceptance; the risk that competition could reduce expected demand for Marqeta’s services; the risk that changes in the regulatory landscape adversely affects the gross interchange or other revenue Marqeta earns or adversely affects the bank and network costs Marqeta incurs; the risk that Marqeta may be unable to maintain relationships with Issuing Banks and Card Networks; the direct and indirect effects of the significant military action against Ukraine launched by Russia on U.S. and global economies, our business, results of operations, financial condition, and demand for our platform; and the risk that Marqeta may be subject to additional risks such as inflation or currency fluctuations due to its international business activities. Detailed information about these risks and other factors that could potentially affect Marqeta’s business, financial condition and results of operations are included in the “Risk Factors” disclosed in Marqeta's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as such risk factors may be updated from time to time in Marqeta’s periodic filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov and Marqeta’s website at http://investors.marqeta.com.
The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Marqeta as of the date hereof. Marqeta disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Disclosure Information
Investors and others should note that Marqeta announces material financial information to its investors using its investor relations website, SEC filings, press releases, public conference calls and webcasts. Marqeta also uses social media to communicate with its customers and the public about Marqeta, its products and services and other matters relating to its business and market. It is possible that the information Marqeta posts on social media could be deemed to be material information. Therefore, Marqeta encourages investors, the media, and others interested in Marqeta to review the information we post on social media channels including the Marqeta Twitter feed (@Marqeta), the Marqeta Instagram page (@lifeatmarqeta), the Marqeta Facebook page, and the Marqeta LinkedIn page. These social media channels may be updated from time to time.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial results as determined in accordance with GAAP are included at the end of this press release following the accompanying financial data. For a description of these non-GAAP financial measures, including the reasons management uses each measure, please see the section of the tables titled "Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
About Marqeta, Inc.
Marqeta’s modern card issuing platform empowers its customers to create customized and innovative payment cards. Marqeta’s modern architecture gives its customers the ability to build more configurable and flexible payment experiences, accelerating time-to-market and democratizing access to card issuing technology. Marqeta’s open APIs provide instant access to highly scalable, cloud-based payment infrastructure that enables customers to launch and manage their own card programs, issue cards and authorize and settle payment transactions. Marqeta is headquartered in Oakland, California and is certified to operate in 39 countries globally.
Marqeta® is a registered trademark of Marqeta, Inc.
IR Contact: Marqeta Investor Relations, IR@marqeta.com
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Marqeta, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
Net revenue$166,102 $107,983 
Costs of revenue91,376 58,126 
Gross profit74,726 49,857 
Operating expenses:
Compensation and benefits100,348 46,904 
Technology11,384 5,626 
Professional services4,770 4,196 
Occupancy1,115 1,086 
Depreciation and amortization979 907 
Marketing and advertising559 495 
Other operating expenses4,843 1,295 
Total operating expenses123,998 60,509 
Loss from operations(49,272)(10,652)
Other income (expense), net(11,677)(2,167)
Loss before income tax expense(60,949)(12,819)
Income tax expense (benefit)(351)19 
Net loss$(60,598)$(12,838)
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted$(0.11)$(0.10)
Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted542,565,992 130,841,306 

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Marqeta, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,197,257 $1,247,581 
Restricted cash7,800 7,800 
Marketable securities447,046 452,875 
Accounts receivable, net9,017 13,187 
Settlements receivable, net9,093 11,266 
Network incentives receivable45,721 30,399 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets43,789 35,617 
Total current assets1,759,723 1,798,725 
Property and equipment, net9,120 9,687 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net10,748 11,296 
Equity method investment8,036 8,384 
Other assets5,856 2,286 
Total assets$1,793,483 $1,830,378 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable$1,698 $2,693 
Revenue share payable130,045 121,179 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities102,146 114,096 
Total current liabilities233,889 237,968 
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion11,618 12,427 
Other liabilities4,344 6,557 
Total liabilities249,851 256,952 
Stockholders' equity :
Preferred stock— — 
Common stock54 54 
Additional paid-in capital2,029,745 1,993,055 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(8,116)(2,230)
Accumulated deficit(478,051)(417,453)
Total stockholders’ equity1,543,632 1,573,426 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$1,793,483 $1,830,378 

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Marqeta, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss$(60,598)$(12,838)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization979 907 
Share-based compensation expense37,005 11,392 
Non-cash operating leases expense548 522 
Amortization of premium on marketable securities184 360 
Impairment of other financial instruments11,616 — 
Other282 2,324 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable4,223 5,032 
Settlements receivable2,173 1,509 
Network incentives receivable(15,322)(12,055)
Prepaid expenses and other assets(21,256)(426)
Accounts payable(801)(43)
Revenue share payable8,866 14,122 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities(13,937)7,750 
Operating lease liabilities(721)(686)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(46,759)17,870 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment(612)(604)
Purchases of marketable securities(10,022)(7,002)
Maturities of marketable securities9,800 16,366 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(834)8,760 
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, including early exercised stock options1,971 1,711 
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of restricted stock units(4,702)— 
Payment of deferred offering costs— (1,144)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(2,731)567 
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(50,324)27,197 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash- Beginning of period1,255,381 228,233 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash - End of period$1,205,057 $255,430 

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Marqeta, Inc.
Financial and Operating Highlights
(in thousands, except per share data or as noted)
20222021Year over Year Change Q1'22 vs Q1'21
First QuarterFourth QuarterThird QuarterSecond QuarterFirst Quarter
Operating performance:
Net revenue$166,102 $155,414 $131,511 $122,266 $107,983 54 %
Costs of revenue91,376 79,615 72,438 75,291 58,126 57 %
Gross profit74,726 75,799 59,073 46,975 49,857 50 %
Gross margin45 %49 %45 %38 %46 %(1) pps
Operating expenses:
Compensation and benefits100,348 88,995 84,462 97,755 46,904 114 %
Technology11,384 11,143 9,299 7,569 5,626 102 %
Professional services4,770 5,712 4,703 3,831 4,196 14 %
Occupancy and equipment1,115 1,097 1,091 907 1,086 %
Depreciation and amortization979 967 786 874 907 %
Marketing and advertising559 804 490 495 495 13 %
Other operating expenses4,843 4,811 3,880 3,530 1,295 274 %
Total operating expenses123,998 113,529 104,711 114,961 60,509 105 %
Loss from operations(49,272)(37,730)(45,638)(67,986)(10,652)363 %
Other income (expense), net(11,677)142 (57)(481)(2,167)439 %
Loss before income tax expense(60,949)(37,588)(45,695)(68,467)(12,819)375 %
Income tax expense (benefit)(351)(781)35 87 19 (1947)%
  Net loss$(60,598)$(36,807)$(45,730)$(68,554)$(12,838)372 %
Loss per share - basic and diluted$(0.11)$(0.07)$(0.08)$(0.29)$(0.10)10 %
TPV (in millions)$36,626 $33,046 $27,569 $26,520 $23,998 53 %
Adjusted EBITDA$(10,453)$1,162 $(4,939)$(10,637)$1,647 (735)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin(6)%%(4)%(9)%%(8) pps
Financial condition:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,197,257 $1,247,581 $1,260,220 $1,579,287 $247,630 383 %
Restricted cash$7,800 $7,800 $7,800 $7,800 $7,800 — %
Marketable securities$447,046 $452,875 $408,954 $105,053 $140,145 219 %
Total assets$1,793,483 $1,830,378 $1,783,142 $1,780,324 $481,803 272 %
Total liabilities$249,851 $256,952 $209,802 $194,338 $193,497 29 %
Redeemable preferred stock$— $— $— $— $501,881 (100)%
Stockholders' equity (deficit)$1,543,632 $1,573,426 $1,573,340 $1,585,986 $(213,575)(823)%
pps = percentage points
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Marqeta, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP to NON-GAAP Measures
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Information Regarding Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), this press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. Marqeta considers Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as supplemental measures of the company’s performance that are not required by, nor presented in accordance with GAAP.
We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude depreciation and amortization; share-based compensation expense; payroll tax related to share-based compensation; legal, financial, and tax due diligence costs related to potential acquisitions; income tax expense (benefit); and other expense (income) net, which consists of changes in the fair value of redeemable convertible preferred stock warrant liabilities (for periods prior to the IPO), realized foreign currency gains and losses, interest income from our marketable securities, our share of equity method investments’ profit or loss, and impairment of equity method investments or other financial instruments. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is an important measure of operating performance because it allows management and our board of directors to evaluate and compare our core operating results, including our operating efficiencies, from period to period. Additionally, we utilize Adjusted EBITDA as an input into our calculation of certain annual employee bonus plans.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net revenue. This measure is used by management and our board of directors to evaluate our operating efficiency.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin should not be considered in isolation, or construed as an alternative to net loss, or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP, or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities or as a measure of the company's liquidity. In addition, other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than Marqeta does, which limits its usefulness in comparing Marqeta’s financial results with those of other companies.
The following table shows Marqeta's GAAP results reconciled to non-GAAP results included in this release:
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
GAAP net revenue$166,102 $107,983 
GAAP net loss$(60,598)$(12,838)
GAAP net loss margin(36)%(12)%
GAAP net loss$(60,598)$(12,838)
Depreciation and amortization expense979 907 
Share-based compensation expense37,005 11,392 
Payroll tax expense related to share-based compensation835 — 
Other expense (income), net11,677 2,167 
Income tax expense (benefit)(351)19 
Adjusted EBITDA$(10,453)$1,647 
Adjusted EBITDA Margin(6)%2 %
A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the comparable GAAP measure for the second quarter of 2022 is not available due to the challenges and impracticability with estimating some of the items as such items cannot be reasonably predicted and could be significant. Because of those challenges, reconciliations of such forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures are not available without unreasonable effort.
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