Or Yehuda, Israel, November 12, 2015 – Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. (NASDAQ: FORTY), a global information technology company engaged primarily, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, in providing software consulting services and computer-based business solutions and developing proprietary software products, today announced its results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015.

 

Financial Highlights for the Third Quarter of 2015

• Revenues for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015 increased 27.9% to $196.2 million, compared to $153.4 million in the same period last year. The increase of $42.8 million in revenues for the third quarter resulted primarily from an increase of approximately $47.0 million due to the consolidation of the results of operations of Sapiens (which were not consolidated during 2014), offset mainly by the negative impact of the devaluation of the New Israeli Shekel, Euro and British Pound against the U.S Dollar by 9%, 16% and 7%, respectively, amounting to $17.3 million.  
• Operating income for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015, increased 23.3% to $12.2 million compared to $9.9 million in the same period last year. Operating income for the third quarter increased by $4.6 million due to the consolidation of the results of operations of Sapiens, offset by $0.8 million due to the negative impact of the devaluation of the New Israeli Shekel.
• Net income for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015, was $6.2 million, or $0.42 per fully diluted share, compared to $6.3 million, or $0.43 per fully diluted share, in the same period last year.
• On September 16, 2015, Formula reported the completion of an institutional public offering of two series of debentures (the “Offering”). The two series of debentures offered by Formula in the Offering consisted of one series of debentures (the “Secured Debentures”) that are secured by liens on shares of Formula’s subsidiaries that are held by Formula (with an LTV of not more than 60%), while the second series (the “Convertible Debentures,” and, together with the Secured Debentures, the “New Debentures”) are convertible into ordinary shares of the Company. The New Debentures were listed for trading only on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange.

The Company issued a total amount of NIS 227,260,000 par-value ($58.6 million) of the New Debentures in the Offering, which were subdivided into the following respective amounts of Secured Debentures and Convertible Debentures subject to the following terms:

•          NIS 102,260,000 par value of Secured Debentures, bearing interest at a fixed annual rate of 2.8%, paid out on a semi-annual basis, at a price per debenture unit (each unit comprised of NIS 1,000 par value of debentures) of NIS 1,000. The principal amount will be payable in eight equal installments, on July 2 of each of 2017 through 2024.

•          NIS 125,000,000 par value of Convertible Debentures, at a price per debenture unit (each unit comprised of NIS 1,000 par value of debentures) of NIS 1,020. The Convertible Debentures bear interest at a fixed annual rate of 2.74%, payable in one installment upon maturity of the debentures on March 26, 2019 (at which time the accrued interest will constitute 10% of the principal amount of the Convertible Debentures, in the aggregate). The Convertible Debentures are subject to conversion into the Company’s ordinary shares at a rate of NIS 157 par value of Convertible Debentures per one share. The principal amount of the Convertible Debentures is subject to adjustment based on changes in the exchange rate between the NIS and the U.S. dollar relative to the exchange rate on September 8, 2015.

 

Financial Highlights for the Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2015

• Revenues for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015 increased 25.0% to $592.9 million, compared to $474.4 million in the same period last year. The increase of $118.5 million in revenues for the nine-month period resulted primarily from an increase of approximately $137.0 million due to the consolidation of the results of operations of Sapiens, offset, in part, by $27.3 million that was included in the same period last year due to the consolidation of Magic's results of operations in part during the first quarter of 2014, and which were not consolidated in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015. Revenues for the period were also negatively impacted by the devaluation of mainly the New Israeli Shekel, Euro and British Pound against the U.S Dollar by 10%, 18% and 8%, respectively, amounting to $63.1 million.
• Operating income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015, increased 56.2% to $39.4 million compared to $25.2 million in the same period last year. Operating income for the nine-month period increased by $14.2 million due to the consolidation of the results of operations of Sapiens, offset, in part, by $4.0 million that were consolidated in the same period last year, due to the consolidation of Magic’s results of operations in part during the first quarter of 2014. Operating income for the period was also negatively impacted by the devaluation of the New Israeli Shekel against the U.S Dollar, amounting to $3.2 million.
• Net income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015 was $15.0 million, or $1.02 per fully diluted share, compared to $72.0 million, or $4.97 per fully diluted share, in the same period last year. Net income for the initial nine-month period of 2014 was positively impacted by a net gain of $67.2 million recorded in relation to Magic Software’s March 2014 public offering pursuant to which Formula's holdings in Magic were reduced below 50%, which in turn resulted in Formula's investment in Magic being accounted from March 2014 under the equity method of accounting and the related re-measurement to fair value of Formula’s investment in Magic.
• Consolidated cash and short-term deposits and short-term and long-term investments in marketable securities totaled approximately $193.7 million as of September 30, 2015.
• Total equity as of September 30, 2015 was $660.2 million (representing 56% of the total balance sheet).
• As of September 30, 2015, 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 pleased to report another strong quarter with outstanding performance among all of our subsidiaries. Sapiens has continued its trend of double-digit growth and increasing profitability through the third quarter with non-GAAP revenue of $46.1 million, up 14.2% from the third quarter of last year and $7.0 million in Non-GAAP operating income, a 58.1% year-over-year increase. This is a result of solid growth and performance across all of its offerings, across all regions, as well as its more efficient cost structure, which enabled the company to increase its 2015 full year operating margin guidance to the range of 14.5% - 15%. The investments Sapiens has made in product innovation are paying off with new customer wins, an expanded footprint with existing clients and an improved market position. Matrix reported double digit growth both in revenues and net income for the first nine-month period. Matrix is gaining traction in the US market, enjoying a 51% increase in revenues from this region during the first nine months. As a provider of a wide variety of IT services, Matrix is becoming more strategic and is targeting high growth, serving a high demand for IT services including integration, cloud, regulatory compliance and fraud prevention. Magic reported a record-breaking third quarter with revenues of $45.3 million and double-digit profitability. Magic continues to see solid demand for its software and professional services, demonstrating the relevance of its enterprise mobility, cloud integration and Big Data solutions as companies move forward with their digital transformation processes.”

 

About Formula

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. is a global information technology company principally engaged, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, in providing software consulting services, developing proprietary software products, and providing computer-based business solutions.

For more information, visit www.formulasystems.com.

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Except for any historical information contained herein, matters discussed in this press release might include forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Regarding any financial statements, actual results might vary significantly based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, risks in product and technology development, market acceptance of new products and continuing product conditions, both locally and abroad, release and sales of new products by strategic resellers and customers, and other risk factors detailed in Formula's most recent annual report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.