Magic Software Enterprises Ltd.

Foreign Filer Report • Aug 13, 2017

FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 Under The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of August 2017

Commission File Number: 0-19415

MAGIC SOFTWARE ENTERPRISES LTD.

(Translation of Registrant's Name into English)

5 HaPlada Street, Or-Yehuda, Israel 6021805

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

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CONTENTS

This report on Form 6-K of MAGIC SOFTWARE ENTERPRISES Ltd. consists of the following documents, which are attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein:

1. Magic Increases Its Dividend Policy from 50% to 75% of Its Annual Distributable Profits

PRESS RELEASE

Magic Increases Its Dividend Policy from 50% to 75% of Its Annual Distributable Profits

Or Yehuda, Israel, August 13, 2017 – Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ: MGIC), a global provider of software platforms for enterprise mobility, cloud applications, and business integration, announced today that on August 9, 2017, the Company's Board of Directors decided to amend the Company's dividend distribution policy announced on September 5, 2012 (TASE reference number: 2012-02-230481).

According to the Company's amended policy, each year the Company will distribute a dividend of up to 75% of its annual distributable profits. The Company's Board of Directors may at its discretion and at any time, change, whether as a result of a one-time decision or a change in policy, the rate of dividend distributions and/or decide not to distribute a dividend, all at its discretion.

The actual distribution of a dividend will be subject to meeting the conditions required by applicable law, including the distribution tests set forth in Section 302 of the Israeli Companies Law - 1999, and to the specific decision of the Company's Board of Directors for each distribution.

About Magic Software Enterprises

Magic Software Enterprises (NASDAQ: MGIC) empowers customers and partners around the globe with smarter technology that provides a multichannel user experience of enterprise logic and data.

For more information, visit www.magicsoftware.com.

Press Contact:

Amit Birk | VP M&A and General Counsel

Magic Software Enterprises abirk@magicsoftware.com

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 Magic's most recent annual report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Magic has made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this press release is accurate; however, there are no representations or warranties regarding this information, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Magic assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may occur in this press release.

Magic is a registered trademark of Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. All other product and company names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and are the property of, and might be trademarks of, their respective owners.

SIGNATURES

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, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 13, 2017 Magic Software Enterprises Ltd

By: /s/ Amit Birk

—————————————— Amit Birk VP, General Counsel

EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit

10.1 Magic Increases Its Dividend Policy from 50% to 75% of Its Annual Distributable Profits

Exhibit 10.1