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Formula Systems Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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Formula Systems (Nasdaq/TASE: FORTY) reported record Q1 2026 results. Revenue rose 19.2% year over year to $738.3 million and operating income grew 65.6% to $82.0 million, including a $16.8 million capital gain.

Net income attributable to shareholders increased 84.5% to $35.6 million ($2.25 EPS). Net income from continued operations rose 203.4% to $35.6 million, or 60.5% to $18.9 million excluding the capital gain. The company completed the Matrix–Magic Software merger, remained in full compliance with debenture covenants, and held $1.18 billion in cash and deposits. A special cash dividend of $13.045 per share (about $200 million) will be paid on June 4, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 25, 2026.

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Positive

  • Q1 2026 revenue up 19.2% year over year to $738.3 million
  • Q1 2026 operating income up 65.6% to $82.0 million, or 31.7% to $65.2 million excluding capital gain
  • Net income attributable to shareholders up 84.5% to $35.6 million, $2.25 per diluted share
  • Net income from continued operations up 203.4% to $35.6 million; 60.5% to $18.9 million excluding capital gain
  • Special cash dividend of $13.045 per share, totaling approximately $200 million, approved for June 4, 2026 payment
  • Total equity increased to $1.82 billion, representing 50.1% of total assets, with all debenture covenants satisfied

Negative

  • Consolidated cash and short-term deposits declined from $1.28 billion at December 31, 2025 to $1.18 billion at March 31, 2026
  • Formula’s ownership in TSG diluted from 37.33% to 33.08% following TSG’s private placement and employee stock compensation exercises

Key Figures

Q1 2026 revenue: $738.3 million Q1 2026 net income: $35.6 million Q1 2026 EPS: $2.25 per share +5 more
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Q1 2026 revenue $738.3 million First quarter 2026, up 19.2% year over year
Q1 2026 net income $35.6 million Net income attributable to shareholders, up 84.5% YoY
Q1 2026 EPS $2.25 per share Net income from continued operations, fully diluted
Special dividend $13.045 per share One-time cash dividend totaling approximately $200.0 million
Consolidated cash $1.18 billion Cash and equivalents plus short-term deposits as of March 31, 2026
Total equity $1.82 billion Represents 50.1% of total consolidated financial position at March 31, 2026
TSG capital gain $16.8 million Gain in Q1 2026 operating income from TSG transactions
TSG private placement NIS 192 million Capital raised January 2026 via 320,374 shares and 128,150 warrants

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Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Mar 26 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Mar 26 Q4/FY 2025 earnings Positive +2.4% Record 2025 revenue and net income driven by Sapiens sale and subsidiaries.
Nov 20 Q3 2025 earnings Positive -7.0% Strong Q3 and nine‑month growth with Sapiens treated as discontinued ops.
Aug 19 Q2 2025 earnings Positive +3.2% Record Q2 revenue, higher operating income despite lower net income.
May 22 Q1 2025 earnings Positive -6.5% Record Q1 revenue and profits plus dividend declaration and strong balance sheet.
Mar 20 Q4/FY 2024 earnings Positive -2.3% Record 2024 revenue and net income plus Matrix–Magic merger MOU.
Pattern Detected

Earnings releases have often been strong fundamentally, but share reactions skew modestly negative, with more divergences than alignments.

Recent Company History

Over the past five earnings-related announcements from Mar 2024–Mar 2026, Formula Systems consistently reported record or growing revenues, solid operating income, and strategic moves such as the Sapiens sale and the Matrix–Magic merger. Despite generally strong fundamentals, share reactions were mixed: three events saw negative next‑day moves, while two were positive. The current Q1 2026 release, with record revenue and net income plus contributions from the TSG capital gain and Matrix–Magic merger, continues this pattern of robust operational performance alongside uneven market responses.

Historical Comparison

-2.0% avg move · In the last 5 earnings releases, FORTY’s average next‑day move was -2.04%. Today’s -3.32% move on re...
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Average Historical Move earnings

In the last 5 earnings releases, FORTY’s average next‑day move was -2.04%. Today’s -3.32% move on record Q1 2026 results fits the pattern of cautious to negative reactions despite strong fundamentals.

Earnings updates show progression from record 2024 results, through Sapiens’ sale and reclassification as discontinued operations, to the Matrix–Magic merger and now record Q1 2026 performance across key metrics.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights record Q1 2026 revenue of $738.3 million and net income of $35.6 millio...
Analysis

This announcement highlights record Q1 2026 revenue of $738.3 million and net income of $35.6 million, aided by strong subsidiary contributions and a $16.8 million gain from TSG transactions. It follows a recently declared $13.045-per-share special dividend totaling about $200 million. Compared with prior earnings releases, the company continues to emphasize balance sheet strength, covenant compliance, and growth at Matrix, Michpal and TSG. Key metrics to watch include organic revenue growth, recurring profitability, and further capital deployment decisions.

Key Terms

reverse triangular merger, private placement, IFRS 5, EBITDA, +1 more
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reverse triangular merger financial
"The transaction, which was effected through a reverse triangular merger, resulted in Matrix acquiring..."
A reverse triangular merger is a deal structure where a buyer creates a new company it controls, that new company is merged into the target, and the target company continues to exist as a subsidiary of the buyer. Think of the buyer building a small box, inserting it into the seller’s box, and then making the seller sit inside the buyer’s group while keeping its shape. Investors care because this structure can change how shareholders are paid or exchanged, who carries legal liabilities, and how quickly the deal closes, all of which affect value and risk.
private placement financial
"TSG’s Board of Directors approved a capital raise through a private placement to institutional investors..."
A private placement is a way for companies to raise money by selling securities directly to a small group of investors instead of through a public offering. This process is often quicker and less regulated, making it similar to offering a special, exclusive investment opportunity to select individuals or institutions. For investors, it can provide access to unique investment options that are not available on public markets.
IFRS 5 regulatory
"as discontinued operations, in accordance with IFRS 5."
An accounting standard that tells companies how to report parts of the business they plan to sell or stop operating, and how to show the results of those discontinued operations separately from ongoing activities. It matters to investors because it makes it easier to see the company’s continuing earnings and cash flow—like separating one-room renovations from the regular running of a house—so investors can judge the core business without one-off sale effects.
EBITDA financial
"record-breaking results in the first quarter across all key financial metrics: revenues,... and EBITDA."
EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It measures a company's profitability by focusing on the money it makes from its core operations, ignoring expenses like taxes and accounting adjustments. Investors use EBITDA to compare how well different companies are performing financially, as it provides a clearer picture of operational success without the influence of financial structure or accounting choices.
debentures financial
"financial covenants under the debenture series issued by it, based on the following achievements:"
A debenture is a company’s long-term IOU sold to investors that promises regular interest payments and repayment of principal at a set date; unlike equity, it represents debt rather than ownership. Think of it like lending money to a business in exchange for a fixed stream of payments, so investors watch a debenture’s interest rate and the borrower’s financial health to judge income reliability and risk of not being repaid.

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Revenues for the first quarter increased by 19.2% year over year, reaching a first quarter record-breaking $738.3 million. Net income attributable to Formula Systems’ shareholders for the first quarter increased by 84.5% year over year, reaching a first quarter all-time high of $35.6 Million.

OR YEHUDA, Israel, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FORTY) (“Formula” or the “Company”), a global information technology group engaged, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, in providing software consulting services and computer-based business solutions and developing proprietary software products, today announced its results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Financial Highlights for the First Quarter of 2026

  • On February 24, 2026, Matrix IT Ltd. (“Matrix”) and Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (“Magic Software”), both subsidiaries of the Company, announced the completion of their merger agreement. The transaction, which was effected through a reverse triangular merger, resulted in Matrix acquiring all of the issued and outstanding share capital of Magic Software in consideration for the allotment of 28,861,564 ordinary shares of Matrix to Magic Software’s shareholders (0.5878202 Matrix ordinary shares for each Magic Software ordinary share). Following completion of the merger, Magic Software became a wholly owned (100%) subsidiary of Matrix, its shares were delisted from trading on Nasdaq and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, and it ceased to be a public company.

  • Revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 increased by 19.2% year over year, reaching a first quarter record-breaking $738.3 million, compared to $619.4 million in the same period last year.

  • Operating income for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 increased by 65.6% year over year, reaching a first quarter record-breaking $82.0 million compared to $49.5 million in the same period last year. Operating income for the first quarter of 2026 included a capital gain of $16.8 million resulting from exercise of employee stock-based compensation and a secondary private placement transaction completed by our affiliate, TSG IT Advanced Systems Ltd. (“TSG”), in January 2026. On January 13, 2026, TSG’s Board of Directors approved a capital raise through a private placement to institutional investors, pursuant to which TSG raised approximately NIS 192 million (approximately $58.9 million) through the issuance of 320,374 ordinary shares at a price of NIS 600 per share, together with 128,150 non-tradable warrants (allocated at no additional consideration at a ratio of 0.4 warrant per share), each exercisable for one ordinary share at an exercise price of NIS 720 per share through July 22, 2027. The terms of the private placement also provides for a potential additional investment by the institutional investors of approximately NIS 92 million (approximately $29.1 million) in the event all warrants are fully exercised. The allocated shares and warrants represent approximately 9.23% of TSG’s fully diluted share capital. As a result of this transaction and the exercise of TSG’s employee stock-based compensation,during the first quarter of 2026 Formula’s ownership interest in TSG was diluted from 37.33% to 33.08%, causing the $16.8 million capital gain. Excluding this capital gain, operating income would have increased by 31.7% year over year, to $65.2 million.

  • Net income from continued operations attributable to Formula’s shareholders for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, increased by approximately 203.4% year over year, reaching a first quarter record-breaking $35.6 million, or $2.25 per fully diluted share, compared to $11.7 million, or $0.75 per fully diluted share, in the same period last year. Excluding the impact of the capital gain resulting from TSG’s secondary private placement transaction and the exercise of TSG’s employee stock-based compensation, net income from continued operations attributable to Formula’s shareholders would have increased by 60.5% year over year, to $18.9 million.

  • Net income attributable to Formula’s shareholders for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 increased by approximately 84.5% year over year, reaching a first quarter record-braking $35.6 million, or $2.25 per fully diluted share, compared to $19.3 million, or $1.23 per fully diluted share, in the same period last year.

  • On May 14, 2026, Formula announced that its board of directors has approved the distribution of a special cash dividend, based on its results for 2025, including, in particular, the completion of the acquisition of Formula’s former subsidiary Sapiens International Corporation (“Sapiens”) by Advent, of $13.045 per share, or approximately $200.0 million in total. The dividend will be paid in U.S dollars on June 4, 2026, to all of the Company’s shareholders of record at the close of trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (or the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange, as appropriate) on May 25, 2026.

  • As of March 31, 2026, Formula held 47.67%, 18.68%, 69.09%, 33.08%, 90.09%, 80%, 100%, 100%, 51% and 100% of the outstanding ordinary shares of Matrix IT Ltd., SI Swan UK Topco Limited., Michpal Technologies Ltd., TSG IT Advanced Systems Ltd., Insync Staffing, Inc., Ofek Aerial Photography Ltd., ZAP Group Ltd., Shamrad Electronic (1997) Ltd., Hashahar Telecom And Electricity Ltd., and Formula Infrastructure Ltd., respectively.

  • Consolidated cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits totaled approximately $1.18 billion as of March 31, 2026, compared to $1.28 billion as of December 31, 2025.

  • Total equity as of March 31, 2026 was $1.82 billion (representing 50.1% of the total consolidated statements of financial position), compared to $1.78 billion (representing 49.6% of the total consolidated statements of financial position) as of December 31, 2025.

  • The above comparative figures for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 reflect the reclassification of the results of Sapiens (of which Formula sold its controlling interest in December 2025), as discontinued operations, in accordance with IFRS 5. Similarly, the Company’s record-breaking consolidated results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (as described above) are relative to the Company’s historical consolidated results in prior years that exclude Sapiens.

Debentures Covenants

As of March 31, 2026, Formula was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the debenture series issued by it, based on the following achievements:

Covenant 1

  • Target equity attributable to Formula’s shareholders (excluding non-controlling interests): above $325 million.

  • Actual equity attributable to Formula’s shareholders as of March 31, 2026 was $1.38 billion.

Covenant 2

  • Target ratio of net financial indebtedness to net capitalization (in each case, as defined under the indenture for Formula’s Series C and D Secured Debentures): below 65%.

  • Actual ratio of net financial indebtedness to net capitalization, as of March 31, 2026 was (55.46%).

Covenant 3

  • Target ratio of net financial indebtedness to EBITDA (based on the accumulated calculation for the four most recent quarters): below 5.

  • Actual ratio of net financial indebtedness to EBITDA as of March 31, 2026 was (376.94%).

Comments of Management

Commenting on the results, Guy Bernstein, CEO of Formula Systems, said: “We continue to demonstrate strong and consistent performance, delivering record-breaking results in the first quarter across all key financial metrics: revenues, gross profit, operating income, net income and EBITDA. These results reflect the breadth of our portfolio and our teams’ commitment to operational excellence. With solid execution across all business segments, we remain confident in our ability to drive sustained, profitable growth throughout 2026.”

Matrix reported a strong start to 2026 in its first quarter following the completion of the merger with Magic Software, with significant growth in profitability and improved margins. First quarter revenues increased by 2.4% year over year, reaching approximately NIS 2.13 billion (approximately $681.6 million). On a constant currency basis (when measured based on NIS), revenues increased by approximately 8.9%. Operating income for the quarter increased by 11.0%, reaching approximately NIS 203.1 million (approximately $65.1 million), while operating margin improved to 9.5% from 8.8% in the comparable quarter last year. On a constant currency basis (when measured based on NIS), operating income increased by approximately 18.0%. Matrix continued to experience strong demand across IT services, cybersecurity, cloud, data and AI solutions, including increasing demand for enterprise-scale AI infrastructure and implementation projects. Matrix’s defense-related activities also continued to grow at a strong pace, supported by increasing demand from the Israeli defense sector and enhanced further through the integration of Commit’s activities. Matrix believes that the merger with Magic Software significantly strengthens its international presence, particularly in the U.S. market, expands its technological capabilities and service portfolio, and positions the combined company among the world’s leading publicly traded IT services companies.”

Michpal Technologies opened 2026 with a strong first quarter, reflecting continued growth across all financial metrics and demonstrating its ability to leverage synergies and expand revenues and profits across it two business segments. With a solid cash position of approximately NIS 302 million (approximately $95.4 million), Michpal Technologies is actively advancing its acquisition strategy - completing the acquisition of Zviran Group in April 2026 - while strengthening its leadership position in payroll, HR, and financial solutions. At the same time, Michpal Technologies continues to invest in R&D and views AI, cloud technologies, and intelligent automation as key drivers for enhancing its competitive advantage and developing new products. Michpal Technologies reported first quarter 2026 revenues of approximately NIS 52.8 million (approximately $16.9 million), growing approximately 8.2% year over year. Adjusted EBITDA increased by approximately 14.1% year over year to approximately NIS 20.4 million (approximately $6.5 million). Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders nearly doubled year over year, reaching approximately NIS 13.6 million (approximately $4.4 million) compared to approximately NIS 6.9 million (approximately $1.9 million) in the same period last year.”

TSG opened 2026 with record-breaking first quarter results, demonstrating continued significant growth in revenues and profits across its business segments. Revenues for the first quarter of 2026 increased by approximately 19.4% year over year to a record-breaking NIS 120.7 million (approximately $38.7 million), compared to NIS 101 million (approximately $27.9 million) in the same period last year. Operating income for the first quarter increased by approximately 48.9% year over year to NIS 13.1 million. TSG continues to execute on its growth and expansion strategy, advancing its capabilities in end-to-end counter-UAV and drone threat solutions spanning detection and precise spatial mapping, through integration and manufacturing, to the delivery of complete operational systems for customers in Israel and globally. In January 2026, TSG completed a private placement raising approximately NIS 192 million from leading institutional investors, bringing total capital raised since October 2025 to approximately NIS 296 million. In March 2026, TSG acquired Mabat 3D, specializing in spatial detection and mapping, and in May 2026 signed an agreement to acquire Production Floor, a provider of end-to-end manufacturing and integration services, primarily for defense customers. These acquisitions, together with TSG’s continued acceleration of AI-based capabilities and ongoing organic growth, strengthen TSG’s position as a leading provider of integrative, end-to-end defense technology solutions.”

Stand-Alone Financial Measures

This press release presents, further below, certain stand-alone financial measures to reflect Formula’s stand-alone financial position in reference to its assets and liabilities as the parent company of its group of companies. These financial measures are prepared consistently with the accounting principles applied in the consolidated financial statements of the group. Such measures include investments in subsidiaries and a jointly controlled entity measured at cost adjusted by Formula’s share in the investees’ accumulated undistributed earnings and other comprehensive income or loss.

Formula believes that these financial measures provide useful information to management and investors regarding Formula’s stand-alone financial position. Formula’s management uses these measures to compare the Company’s performance in the current period to that of prior periods for trend analysis. These measures are also used in financial reports prepared for management and in quarterly financial reports presented to the Company’s board of directors. The Company believes that the use of these stand-alone financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating Formula’s financial position.

Management of the Company does not consider these stand-alone measures in isolation or as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS. Formula Systems urges investors to review the consolidated financial statements which it includes in press releases announcing quarterly financial results, including this press release, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate the Company’s business or financial position.

About Formula

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd., whose ordinary shares are traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange and ADSs are traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, is a global information technology holding company engaged, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, in providing software consulting services and computer-based business solutions and developing proprietary software products.

For more information, visit www.formulasystems.com.

Press Contact:

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.
+972-3-5389305
ir@formula.co.il

Forward Looking Statements

Certain matters discussed in this press release that are incorporated herein and therein by reference are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, Section 21E of the Exchange Act and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are based on Formula’s (“we,” “us” or “our”) beliefs, assumptions and expectations, as well as information currently available to us. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “plan” and similar expressions. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: adverse macro-economic trends and their duration, including persistent inflation, relatively high interest rates, and supply chain delays, which trends may last for a significant period and materially adversely affect our results of operations; the degree of our success in our plans to leverage our global footprint to grow our sales; the degree of our success in integrating the companies that we have acquired through the implementation of our M&A growth strategy; the degree of our success in developing and deploying new technologies for software solutions that address the updated needs of our customers and serve as the basis for our revenues; the lengthy development cycles for our solutions, which may frustrate our ability to realize revenues and/or profits from our potential new solutions; our lengthy and complex sales cycles, which do not always result in the realization of revenues; the degree of our success in retaining our existing customers or competing effectively for greater market share; difficulties in successfully planning and managing changes in the size of our operations; the frequency of the long-term, large, complex projects that we perform that involve complex estimates of project costs and profit margins, which sometimes change mid-stream; the challenges and potential liability that heightened privacy laws and regulations pose to our business; occasional disputes with clients, which may adversely impact our results of operations and our reputation; various intellectual property issues related to our business; potential unanticipated product vulnerabilities or cybersecurity breaches of our or our customers’ systems particularly in the current hybrid office/work-from-home environment; risks related to industries, such as the insurance, healthcare, defense and telecom industries, in which certain of our clients operate; risks posed by our global sales and operations, such as changes in regulatory requirements, supply chain disruptions, geopolitical factors, wide-spread viruses and epidemics or fluctuations in currency exchange rates; and risks related to our and our subsidiaries’ principal location in Israel.

While we believe such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, should one or more of the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, or these risks or uncertainties materialize, our actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Please read the risks discussed under the heading “Item 3.D Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 13, 2026, in order to review conditions that we believe could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that future results, levels of activity, performance, events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Except as required by law, we do not undertake to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, or to conform those statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.


FORMULA SYSTEMS (1985) LTD.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS
U.S. dollars in thousands (except per share data)      

  Three months ended 
  March 31, 
  2026  2025(*) 
  Unaudited 
Revenues  738,285   619,383 
Cost of revenues  592,249   499,154 
Gross profit  146,036   120,229 
Research and development expenses, net  5,169   4,811 
Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses  75,647   65,894 
Other income, net  16,785   - 
Operating income  82,005   49,524 
Financial expenses, net  4,170   6,494 
Income before taxes on income  77,835   43,030 
Taxes on income  15,377   10,969 
Income after taxes  62,458   32,061 
Share of profit of companies accounted for at equity, net  297   828 
Net income from continued operations  62,755   32,889 
Net income from discontinued operations  -   17,493 
Net income  62,755   50,382 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests from continued operations  27,116   21,141 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests from discontinued operations  -   9,925 
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests  27,116   31,066 
         
Net income attributable to Formula’s shareholders from continued operations  35,639   11,748 
Net income attributable to Formula’s shareholders from discontinued operations  0   7,568 
Net income attributable to Formula’s shareholders  35,639   19,316 
         
Earnings per share from continued operations (basic)  2.33   0.77 
Earnings per share from discontinued operations (basic)  -   0.49 
Earnings per share (basic)  2.33   1.26 
         
Earnings per share from continued operations (diluted)  2.25   0.75 
Earnings per share from discontinued operations (diluted)  -   0.48 
Earnings per share (diluted)  2.25   1.23 
         
Number of shares used in computing earnings per share (basic)  15,317,067   15,311,924 
Number of shares used in computing earnings per share (diluted)  15,838,550   15,729,173 


(*)Following the completion of the acquisition of Sapiens International Corporation by Advent, comparative figures for the first quarter of 2025 have been reclassified to present the results of Sapiens as discontinued operations.


FORMULA SYSTEMS (1985) LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
U.S. dollars in thousands      

  March 31,  December 31, 
  2026  2025 
  (Unaudited)    
ASSETS      
CURRENT ASSETS:      
Cash and cash equivalents  1,181,911   1,280,121 
Short-term deposits  631   372 
Marketable securities  363   - 
Trade receivables, net  844,559   774,471 
Prepaid expenses and other accounts receivable  110,699   80,604 
Inventories  36,304   30,249 
Total current assets  2,174,467   2,165,817 
         
NON-CURRENT ASSETS:        
Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss  303,751   304,549 
Long-term investments and receivables  48,407   50,126 
Deferred taxes  26,974   26,915 
Investments in companies accounted for at equity  66,124   48,908 
Property, plants and equipment, net  54,837   47,614 
Right-of-use assets  144,458   145,462 
Intangible assets, net and goodwill  819,128   793,864 
Total non-current assets  1,463,679   1,417,438 
         
Total assets  3,638,146   3,583,255 
         
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
CURRENT LIABILITIES:        
Loans from banks and others  240,568   177,899 
Debentures  78,703   76,696 
Current maturities of lease liabilities  43,573   42,899 
Trade payables  367,127   368,319 
Deferred revenues  185,566   157,545 
Employees and payroll accrual  236,123   235,705 
Other accounts payable  76,886   195,817 
Dividend payable  -   7,886 
Liabilities in respect of business combinations  4,274   6,359 
Put options of non-controlling interests  59,060   61,206 
Total current liabilities  1,291,880   1,330,331 
         
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:        
Loans from banks and others  26,590   68,309 
Debentures  107,939   118,656 
Convertible debentures  78,344   - 
Lease liabilities  105,763   107,805 
Other long-term liabilities  -   54 
Deferred taxes  88,143   83,426 
Deferred revenues  14,693   16,457 
Liabilities in respect of business combinations  15,249   13,291 
Put options of non-controlling interests  79,003   61,577 
Employee benefit liabilities  6,485   5,547 
Total long-term liabilities  522,209   475,122 
         
EQUITY        
Total equity attributable to Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. shareholders  1,384,909   1,353,263 
Non-controlling interests  439,148   424,539 
Total equity  1,824,057   1,777,802 
         
Total liabilities and equity  3,638,146   3,583,255 


FORMULA SYSTEMS (1985) LTD.
STAND-ALONE STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
U.S. dollars in thousands      

  March 31,  December 31, 
  2026  2025 
  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
ASSETS      
CURRENT ASSETS:      
Cash and cash equivalents  740,881   793,131 
Dividend receivable  12,011   448 
Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses  5,689   5,527 
Total current assets  758,581   799,106 
         
NON-CURRENT ASSETS:        
Investment in subsidiaries and a jointly controlled entity (*)        
Matrix IT Ltd.  317,756   183,214 
Magic Software Enterprises Ltd.  -   132,183 
TSG IT Advanced Systems Ltd.  51,607   33,882 
Michpal Technologies Ltd.  109,242   108,099 
ZAP Group Ltd.  46,666   48,154 
Other  80,910   50,428 
Total investment in subsidiaries and a jointly controlled entity  606,181   555,960 
         
Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss  300,000   300,000 
Other investments and long term receivables  21,150   23,904 
Property, plants and equipment, net  32   13 
Total non-current assets  927,363   879,877 
         
Total assets  1,685,944   1,678,983 
         
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
CURRENT LIABILITIES:        
Loans from banks and others  105,975   15,158 
Debentures  53,742   52,350 
Trade payables  1,397   963 
Other accounts payable  42,534   152,634 
Put options of non-controlling interests  2,165   992 
Dividends payable  -   7,883 
Total current liabilities  205,813   229,980 
         
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:        
Loans from banks and others  219   871 
Debentures  46,618   46,204 
Deferred taxes Liability  48,385   48,665 
Total long-term liabilities  95,222   95,740 
         
EQUITY  1,384,909   1,353,263 
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  1,685,944   1,678,983 


(*)The investments’ carrying amounts are measured consistent with the accounting principles applied in the consolidated financial statements of the Group and representing the investments’ cost adjusted by Formula’s share in the investees’ accumulated undistributed earnings and other comprehensive income or loss.

FAQ

How did Formula Systems (FORTY) perform in Q1 2026?

Formula Systems delivered record Q1 2026 results with strong growth across key metrics. According to Formula, revenue rose 19.2% year over year to $738.3 million, while operating income increased 65.6% to $82.0 million, including a $16.8 million capital gain.

What was Formula Systems’ Q1 2026 net income and EPS (FORTY)?

Formula Systems reported higher profitability for Q1 2026. According to Formula, net income attributable to shareholders increased 84.5% year over year to $35.6 million, or $2.25 per fully diluted share, reaching a first quarter all-time high for the company.

How did the TSG private placement impact Formula Systems’ Q1 2026 results (FORTY)?

The TSG transaction contributed both dilution and a capital gain to Formula Systems. According to Formula, TSG’s January 2026 private placement and stock-based compensation diluted Formula’s stake from 37.33% to 33.08% and generated a $16.8 million capital gain included in Q1 operating income.

What special dividend did Formula Systems (FORTY) declare in May 2026?

Formula Systems approved a substantial special cash dividend for shareholders. According to Formula, the board declared a dividend of $13.045 per share, totaling approximately $200 million, payable June 4, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 25, 2026.

How did the Matrix and Magic Software merger affect Formula Systems’ group in early 2026 (FORTY)?

The completion of the Matrix–Magic Software merger reshaped Formula’s group structure. According to Formula, Matrix acquired all Magic Software shares, making Magic a wholly owned Matrix subsidiary, with Magic’s Nasdaq and Tel Aviv listings terminated after the reverse triangular merger closed in February 2026.

What was Formula Systems’ cash and equity position at March 31, 2026 (FORTY)?

Formula Systems maintained a strong balance sheet at quarter-end. According to Formula, consolidated cash, cash equivalents and short-term deposits totaled about $1.18 billion, while total equity reached $1.82 billion, representing 50.1% of the company’s consolidated statement of financial position.