Formula Systems Reports Second Quarter Results for 2016

OR YEHUDA, Israel, Aug. 18, 2016

In accordance with Formula's May 2016 announcement that it will report its financial results under IFRS as of January 1, 2016 (date of adoption), the company's Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2016 and the comparative periods of 2015 are also reported under IFRS.

The main difference between IFRS and US GAAP reporting, as it applies to the Company, relates to the consolidation of the results of operations of subsidiaries. Under US GAAP, companies are evaluated for consolidation purposes based on voting interests, to determine whether the reporting entity controls and therefore consolidates them. Under US GAAP, the majority voting interest holder of a company (i.e., ownership of more than 50% of the outstanding voting shares of an entity) consolidates that company. Upon transitioning to reporting based on IFRS, the Company consolidated the results of operations of Sapiens International Corporation N.V. and Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. over which it has effective control ("de facto control"), as required under IFRS. "De facto control" exists when the Company's rights in such entities are sufficient to give it power to have the practical ability to direct the relevant activities of such entities even where it does not have more than 50% of the voting power therein. The Company believes that consolidating the results of operations of entities over which it has "de facto control" provides more consistency in accounting treatment and financial reporting over future periods, whether or not the Company's interest in these entities exceeds 50% (but provided that, and for as long as, it has "de facto control" over such entities). The concept of "de facto control" does not exist under US GAAP. The Company believes that this change provides shareholders with information that better reflects the Company's operations through the subsidiaries that it effectively controls.  

Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2016 (in accordance with IFRS)

• Revenues for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016, increased 7% to $259.1 million, compared to $241.6 million in the same period last year.
• Consolidated operating income for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016, increased 6% to $20.5 million, compared to $19.4 million in the same period last year. 
• Consolidated net income attributable to Formula's shareholders for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016, was $6.7 million, or $0.45 per fully diluted share, compared to $2.8 million, or $0.19 per fully diluted share, in the same period last year.
• Following Formula's acquisition of a 50% share interest in TSG IT Advanced Systems (engaged in the fields of command and control systems, intelligence, homeland security and cyber security), on May 9, 2016, TSG's results of operations are included for the first time in Formula's financial results based on the equity method of accounting. As of June 30, 2016, Formula held 50.0%, 48.9%, 47.3% and 50% of the outstanding ordinary shares of Matrix IT, Sapiens International Corporation N.V, Magic Software Enterprises and TSG Advance IT Systems, respectively.

Financial Highlights for Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2016 (in accordance with IFRS)

• Consolidated revenues for the first half of 2016 increased 9% to $521.2 million, compared to $478.7 million in the same period last year.
• Consolidated operating income for the first half of 2016 increased 6% to $42.1 million, compared to $39.6 million in the same period last year. 
• Consolidated net income attributable to Formula's shareholders for the first half of 2016, was $10.8 million, or $0.73 per fully diluted share, compared to $9.3 million, or $0.63 per fully diluted share, in the same period last year.
• Consolidated cash and short-term and long-term investments in marketable securities and bank deposits totaled approximately $288.8 million as of June 30, 2016. 
• Total consolidated equity as of June 30, 2016, was $719.5 million (representing 59% of the total balance sheet).
• As of June 30, 2016, Formula was in compliance with all of its financial covenants.

Comments of Management

Commenting on the results, Guy Bernstein, CEO of Formula Systems, said, "We are very pleased to report another quarter of excellent results across our entire portfolio. Sapiens' revenues grew by 15.1% year over year to $53.0 million for the second quarter of 2016 with strong sales to both new and existing customers across all product lines and territories. Both GAAP and Non-GAAP operating profit increased year over year by 6.3% and 15.3% respectively. Expecting sustained growth, Sapiens upped its 2016 annual revenue guidance to $211-$215 million, reflecting a revised annual growth rate of 18%-20%. Matrix reported another successful quarter, showing continued growth across all financial indicators, including revenue, gross profit, operating- and net- profit, despite the lackluster Israeli economy. By correctly identifying and targeting the next wave of needed IT services including cyber, information security and cloud, Matrix is entering new high-demand markets, gaining large projects, and expects to fill 200 new positions with cutting-edge skills by the end of the year. Magic reported another quarter with double-digit revenue growth. Magic continues to enhance its software products, receiving positive customer feedback and strong uptake for its solutions, including its professional services for cloud and mobility solutions. Following its acquisition of Roshtov's Click's Development Platform, which was announced in Q2 and completed in the third quarter, and its visibility into the second half of the year, Magic upped its revenue guidance to $195-$200 million, reflecting a revised annual growth rate of 11-13%."