Formula takes full control of Magic Software
Formula Systems and its affiliate Matrix IT now beneficially own all 49,099,305 Ordinary Shares of Magic Software Enterprises, representing 100% of the company’s outstanding stock as of February 24, 2026.
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Formula Systems and its affiliate Matrix IT now beneficially own all 49,099,305 Ordinary Shares of Magic Software Enterprises, representing 100% of the company’s outstanding stock as of February 24, 2026.
This change follows a reverse triangular merger in which Magic became a wholly owned subsidiary of Matrix. Formula owns 44,104,195 ordinary shares of Matrix, or 47.67% of Matrix’s outstanding shares, so it is deemed to control Matrix and, indirectly, Magic. The shares were acquired using working capital and are held for long‑term investment purposes, with Formula indicating it may buy additional shares over time and has no current plans to sell or undertake other major corporate actions.
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Magic Software becomes wholly owned and controlled via Matrix-Formula structure.
Magic Software Enterprises is now 100% beneficially owned through a structure where Matrix IT directly holds all 49,099,305 Ordinary Shares and Formula Systems controls Matrix by owning 47.67% of its shares. This formalizes full control without leaving outside shareholders in the float.
The filing describes a reverse triangular merger on February 24, 2026, turning Magic into a wholly owned subsidiary of Matrix, with Formula as the controlling parent. The transaction is funded from working capital and is framed as a long-term investment aimed at strengthening market position and capabilities.
Governance becomes more concentrated: Formula and Matrix share voting and dispositive power over Magic, and key executives such as Guy Bernstein and Asaf Berenstin hold stakes in both Formula and Matrix. Future company strategy and capital decisions will be driven entirely within this ownership group, with no indication in this excerpt of planned dispositions.
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