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Formula Systems (1985) Ltd. Investor Presentation 2025

May 28, 2025

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Formula Systems

Investor Presentation

May 2025

Forward Looking Statements

  • Certain matters discussed in this presentation, that are incorporated herein by reference are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are based on 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: 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 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; risks related to the insurance industry in which our clients operate; risks associated with our global sales and operations, such as changes in regulatory requirements, wide-spread viruses and epidemics like the recent novel coronavirus pandemic, or fluctuations in currency exchange rates; and risks related to our principal location in Israel and our status as a an Israeli company.
  • 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 see the risks listed under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 14, 2025, 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 and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this presentation, to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.

Formula Systems – Overview

Focus: IT solutions and software services for key sectors

Israel's largest IT & Software Services Holding Group

A member of Asseco Poland S.A (6 th largest IT services company in CE) (1)

Over 20,000 highly experienced IT experts

Presence in ~40 countries, a long list of references from blue chip companies from all over the world

Listed on the NASDAQ and Tel Aviv Stock

Exchange. Also listed: Matrix IT(2) , Sapiens(3) International ,Magic Software(4) and TSG IT Advanced Systems(5)

1) Listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) 2) Listed on the TASE (TA-90) 3) Listed on the TASE (TA-90) and Nasdaq

4) Listed on the TASE (TA-90) and Nasdaq 5) Listed on the TASE (TA-Tech)

Formula Systems – Our Portfolio (as of 31.03.25)

Formula Systems – Shareholders (as of 31.3.25)

Formula Systems – Management

Our strength lies in people – highly skilled and experienced entrepreneurs and managers

Tammy Koll, CTO Formula Joined in March 2023

Nevo Brenner, CFO Matrix Joined in 2022

Moti Gutman, CEO Matrix

Joined in 2001

Guy Bernstein, CEO Formula & Magic Software Joined in 1997

Asaf Bernstein, CFO Formula & Magic Software

Joined in 2008

Roni Al-Dor, CEO Sapiens Joined in 2005

Roni Giladi, CFO Sapiens Joined in 2007

Formula Systems Group leaders

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  • Strong financial orientation Conservative in nature Veteran and experienced managements Personal share interests
    -
  • We supervise all the businesses with "Hands-On" involvement in every none ordinary change in the business

Formula Systems – Our Way

We acquire, build, manage and strengthen IT and software businesses enabling them to be clear leaders within their focused industries

Formula Systems – Our strategy focuses on building long-term value

  • Our mission is to improve the quality of life by providing solutions for people and technologies for business
  • According to the vision:
    • Formula Systems wants to be reliable and fast, with the best products and services to support customers around the world in achieving their goals.
    • We have been building an international group of technology entities. Our structure allows us to take advantage of local entrepreneurship and market knowledge, while the company's affiliation with the group increases its execution capabilities and credibility among demanding clients.
    • We seek to make strategic investments in businesses exhibiting enduring, favorable economic characteristics and led by reliable, trustworthy management teams.
    • Our privately held portfolio companies benefit from our access to capital markets, enabling them to secure longterm investment funding to execute strategic initiatives, pursue growth opportunities, and enhance financial stability.

  • We encourage our management teams to pursue further growth through a combination of organic initiatives and the acquisition of complementary businesses operating within the same vertical market.
  • We retain the majority of the existing management of acquired entities, thereby preserving knowledge essential to the continued operation and growth of such businesses.
  • The performance of each business unit is systematically monitored and assessed using defined metrics, including, but not limited to, profitability and revenue growth.

Formula Systems – M&A Strategy

  • Majority of our M&A's are coming from within the business We know the business, the owners the management and its DNA
  • We focus in the areas of software solutions and services to strengthen our existing business or create the core for the establishment of new group
  • We focus on mature and stable business based on long engagement cycles and "sticky" recurring revenue models
  • We aim to buy more than 50% of equity to maintain control
  • Any acquisition must be a "good financial deal"
  • We provide added value to our investees: strategic insights, operational support, global relationships and synergies
  • We prefer keeping founders and management after the acquisition. We believe in autonomy for managements by a decentralized business model, while maintaining high-level involvement

We Invest in the areas of global information technology, software consulting services, computer-based business solutions and proprietary software products

Formula Systems – Conservative financial cash management, Stable and sustainable cash flow

(1) Dividend policies: Matrix and Magic Software 75% of net income; Sapiens: 40% of non-GAAP net income and TSG 50% of net income. (2) Includes distribution of capital gain, net of taxes from realization of investment at Matrix. (3) Excludes dividends declared on 13.5.25 by Matrix of which \$7.62 million are due to Formula on 15.7.2025.

Formula Systems – Consolidated Cash and Debt Breakdown Q1-2025

Cash and Debt Breakdown

  • \$527 million consolidated cash and short-term bank deposits as of March 31, 2025
  • \$465 million consolidated financial debt as of March 31, 2025

Fair Value Composition (as of May 26,2025)

Book
Value
Quoted
prices
in
active
markets
March
31
2025
,
May
26
2025
,
Matrix
IT
163
384
,
877
985
,
Sapiens
International
Corporation
257
263
,
682
271
,
Magic
Software
Enterprises
130
,152
362
816
,
TSG
Advanced
Systems
IT
19
640
,
75,734
Total
Traded
570
439
,
1,998
806
,
(1)
Michpal
Technologies
73
902
,
73
902
,
Group
ZAP
51,520 51,520
Other 48
,578
48
,578
Total
Private
174
000
,
174
000
,
(2)
Portfolio
Total
744
439
,
2
172
806
,
,
Financial
assets
16
695
,
22
859
,
(1)
Dividend
receivable
31
086
,
31
086
,
Other
Assets,
net
9
412
,
9
412
,
(3)
Total
Assets
(without
cash)
801
632
,
2
236
,163
,
Gross
Debt
134
642
,
134
642
,
(3)
Dividend
payable
14
227
,
14
227
,
(3)
Other
liabilities
5,104 5,104 (3)
Cash 33
361
,
33
361
,
(3)
Net
Debt
120
612
,
120
612
,
Net
Assets
681
020
,
2
,115,551
. of
shares
(1
000)
Num
,
15,333 15,333
Equity
per share
\$44 \$138 (4)
FORTY
Share
price
as of
26
05
2025
\$103 \$103 (1)
LTV 05%
15
39%
5

(1) Quoted prices from TASE as of May 26, 2025, based on USD/NIS exchange rate 3.603.

(2) Privately held subsidiaries are conservatively presented at book value as of March 31, 2025

(3) Presented as of March 31, 2025

(4) Based on outstanding ordinary shares as of May 26, 2025:15,332,667

13

Formula Systems – Financial Debt Composition Stand Alone

BOND SERIES C (2.29%)

As of 31.3.25: NIS 331,283,492 Par-Value

  • Maalot S&P ilAA-
  • Moody's Aa3.il
  • Secured by shares
  • Average duration as of May 2025 0.99
  • Last Pmt. December 2026

BOND SERIES D (5.68%)

As of 31.3.25: NIS 150,000,000 Par-Value

  • Maalot S&P ilAA-
  • Moody's Aa3.il
  • Secured by shares
  • Average duration as of May 2025 5.08
  • Last Pmt. December 2034

Financial Highlights

Formula at a Glance – Annual Consolidated Revenues

Formula at a Glance – Annual Consolidated ADJ EBITDA(*)

* Excludes IFRS16 impact

DSCR and Financial Leverage, Consolidated

* Excludes IFRS16 impact

Formula Systems Group

Main Pillars

Matrix IT Largest and leading IT company in Israel in the last decade

  • For 19 consecutive years, Matrix has been leading the information technology market, carrying out the most advanced computing projects in Israel, with the latest technologies for the leading customers in the market.
  • Thousands of customers across various sectors offering wide variety of services and solutions.
  • Consistent organic growth as well as expansion into complementary fields of activity through dozens of successful acquisitions.
  • Leading Partners: Aws, Microsoft, Google Cloud, IBM, salesforce, cisco, SAP, Red Hat, Dell-EMC, BMC, Oracle, Dynatrace,HP, MongoDB, and more.
  • Attractive dividend distribution policy Up to 75% of the annual net income attributable to shareholders (paid on a quarterly basis).
  • 12,400 Employees (as of 31.3.2025): 11,561 Israel ; 570 United States ;269 Europe.
  • Global Presence (2025) : 93% Israel; 7% North America & Europe.

NIS Millions

Leading credit rating in the IT industry, Aa3 rating 16 years in a row.

Magic Software

  • Global provider of IT software services and proprietary application development and business process integration platforms as well as cloud-based services for end-to-end digital transformation.
  • Thousands of customers across various sectors offering diversified product and service offerings, driven largely by recurring and re-occurring revenue streams.
  • Consistent organic growth with a proven track record of global strategic acquisitions to expand technology offerings ,service capabilities and global presence.
  • 3,696 Employees (as of 31.3.2025): 1,684 Israel ; 1,252 North America ; 233 Asia Pacific (mainly India) and 527 Europe.
  • Well-established global Presence particularly in the North America (03/25) : 50% North America; 38% Israel ; 12% ROW (mainly Europe).
  • Attractive dividend distribution policy Up to 75% of the annual net income attributable to shareholders (paid on a semi-annual basis).
Software
Ltd
(NASDAQ
MGIC)
Magic
Enterprises
&
TASE:
2023 2024 24
VS
23
Q124 Q1
25
Q1
25
VS
Q1
24
Millions
USD
Revenues 535 553 3% 131 147 13%
profit
Gross
153 158 3% 37 41 11%
Gross
margin
29% 29% 28% 28%
Operating
income
57 61 7% 14 16 9%
Operating
margin
11% 11% 11% 11%
attributable
Software's
shareholders
income
Magic
Net
to
37 37 0% 9 9 8%
Cash
flow
from
operating
activities
69 75 28 15

22

Corporate merger of Magic + Matrix

Transaction Overview

On March 10 , 2025, Matrix and Magic entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the purpose of negotiating a definitive agreement regarding a merger, under which Matrix will acquire the entire share capital of Magic on a fully diluted basis, by way of a reverse triangular merger, upon completion of which Magic will become a private wholly-owned (100%) subsidiary of Matrix (the "Merger"). Ordinary shares of Matrix will continue to be traded exclusively on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd. (the "TASE"). Magic's ordinary shares are expected to be delisted from trading on the TASE and NASDAQ. The MOU is intended to set out the main agreements reached between Matrix and Magic, their respective audit committees and board of directors, including their agreement on the Merger consideration. The MOU is not legally binding, except for the provisions of Disclosure, Governing Law and Jurisdiction and Binding Effect.

Magic's shareholders will receive merger consideration in Matrix shares, based on the relative valuations of both companies presented by the their committees' financial advisors and the derived exchange ratio derived of 31.125%/68.875% (Magic and Matrix, espectively), such that immediately following the Merger, Magic's shareholders will hold 31.125% of the issued and outstanding share capital of Matrix, and the shareholders who held Matrix's shares prior to the Merger will hold 68.875%, both on a fully diluted basis (the "Consideration Shares" or the "Merger Consideration"). The companies may distribute dividends in accordance with the provisions of their respective distribution policies as in effect on the date of the MOU (and in any event, up to 75% of their respective net profits attributable to shareholders), for the year 2024 and for the first and second quarters of 2025, without it affecting the agreed relative valuation ratio of 31.125%/68.875%. The Merger is expected to be accounted for in Matrix's financial statements using the pooling of interest method, whereby the company's assets and liabilities will be recorded at their book value. Accordingly, no original goodwill will be recognized upon acquisition, and consequently, no subsequent amortization of original goodwill will be recorded.

The consummation of the Merger will be subject to conditions to be determined in the definitive agreement, including: (1) obtaining each of the companies' shareholders' general meeting approval to the Merger, by a special majority of the minority shareholders as required under Israeli law; (2) obtaining all regulatory approvals required for the consummation of the Merger; (3) obtaining third party approvals to the Merger, as will be specified in the definitive agreement; (4) obtaining a pre-ruling from the Israeli Tax Authority in connection with the Merger and to postpone the tax liability of shareholders; and (5) completing the reporting and disclosure documents required to be published by the Companies under applicable law for the Merger's execution and the issuance of the Consideration Shares.

European Listed IT Services U.S. Listed IT Services
Rank Company Market Cap (\$M) Rank Company Market Cap (\$M)
1 Capgemini S \$28,936 1 accenture \$213,814
2 Indra 4,958 2 Infosys 81,672
3 sopra steria 3,656 3 Cognizant 41,330
4 wipro))) 34,342
4 matrıx ort
+
magic
2,132 5 CCI 23,319
5 netcompany 2,042 6 <epail= 11,222
6 W
NEURONES
1,263 7 kyndryl 8,249
7 (9) nagarro 1,234 8 Globant) 6,198
9 DXC 3,250
8 kainos® 1,157 10 matmatmatis
+
2,132
9 ATOS 951 11 @ Grid Dynamics 1,528
10 aubay 615 12 endava :- 1,353

24 Source: S&P Capital IQ as of 06.03.25. Note: Matrix and Magic Market Cap based on share price as of 06.03.25. with a USD / ILS exchange rate of 0.28. Analysis includes firms where IT Services is greater than 50% of both revenue and profit.

P&L Statement Based on 2024 Financials, in NIS thousands

68.875% 31.125%
)1(
100%
)2(
+
Revenues 5,579,538 2,044,103 7,623,641
Gross Profit 832,994 583,897 1,416,891
Gross Margin (%) 14.9% 28.6% 18.6%
Operating Income 450,074 226,552 676,626
Operating Margin (%) 8.1% 11.1% 8.9%
Net income 288,224 160,159 448,383
Net Income Margin (%) 5.2% 7.8% 5.9%
Net income attributable to SH 272,422 136,452 408,874
Net Income attributable to SH Margin (%) 4.9% 6.7% 5.4%

1) Calculated based on the average USD/NIS exchange rate for fiscal year 2024: 3.6997

2) Matrix and Magic together based on standalone results aggregation, no inter company transaction cancellations.

P&L Statement Based on Q1-2025 Financials, in NIS thousands

68.875% 31.125%
)1(
100%
)2(
+
Revenues 1,546,200 532,281 2,078,481
Gross Profit 227,060 146,788 373,848
Gross Margin (%) 14.7% 27.6% 18.0%
Operating Income 125,991 56,875 182,866
Operating Margin (%) 8.1% 10.7% 8.8%
Net income 80,583 42,507 123,090
Net Income Margin (%) 5.2% 8.0% 5.9%
Net income attributable to SH 75,579 34,241 109,820
Net Income attributable to SH Margin (%) 4.9% 6.4% 5.3%

1) Calculated based on the average USD/NIS exchange rate for Q1-2025 : 3.6127

2) Matrix and Magic together based on standalone results aggregation, no inter company transaction cancellations.

Sapiens

  • Leading global provider of software solutions for the insurance industry across Property & Casualty (P&C); Reinsurance; Life, Pension & Annuity (L&A) and Workers' Compensation (WC) markets.
  • 38 Countries; + 600 customers (with 79% recurring & re-occurring based on Q1.25 revenues) offering Robust, configurable insurance platforms with a full suite of services and decades of experience accelerating digital transformation Recognized as a Leader by technology sector analysts.
  • Consistent organic growth with a proven track record of global strategic acquisitions to expand technology offering and capabilities and global presence in high growth markets.
  • 4,929 Employees (as of 31.03.2025):~ 757 Israel ; 639 North America ; 2,376 Asia Pacific (mainly India) and 1,157 Europe.
  • Attractive dividend distribution policy Up to 40% of the annual non-GAAP net income attributable to shareholders (paid on a semi-annual basis).
  • Leading credit rating in the IT industry, ilAA-/Stable rating.
International
(NASDAQ
&
SPNS)
Sapiens
Corporation
N
V
TASE:
2023 2024 24
VS
23
Q124 Q1
25
Q1
25
VS
Q1
24
Millions
USD
Revenues 515 542 5% 134 136 1%
profit
Gross
220 238 8% 58 61 5%
Gross
margin
43% 44% 43% 45%
Operating
income
79 86 9% 21 21 3%
Operating
margin
15% 16% 15% 16%
attributable
Sapiens's
shareholders
Net
income
to
62 72 16% 17 18 3%
Cash
flow
from
operating
activities
79 82 18 25

TSG IT Advanced Systems

  • Extensive experience in developing and delivering advanced core systems and software solutions to Israel's defense industries (in the categories of air, strategic, operational, and tactical command and control solutions) and to local authorities, regional councils and local councils.
  • Dozens of customers, including major long-term strategic clients across various sectors offering wide variety of services and solutions with more than 85% recurring & re-occurring revenues (Israeli Ministry of Defense, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems).
  • Consistent organic growth with a proven track record of strategic acquisitions to expand technology offering and service capabilities.
  • 778 Employees (as of 31.03.2025): 538 under the defense segment ; 158 under the civilian segment and 82 under group SG&A.
  • Attractive dividend distribution policy Up to 50% of the annual net income, from continuance operations, attributable to shareholders.
  • IPO - On August 1, 2024, TSG completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, based on a post-money valuation of approximately NIS 460 million. TSG raised approximately NIS 62m (NIS 57.1m net of issuance expenses). Valuation as of 26.5.2025 NIS 644 million
Advanced
Ltd
(TASE:TSG)
TSG
IT
Systems
2023 2024 24VS23 Q124 Q1
25
Q1
25
VS
Q1
24
Millions
NIS
Revenues 295 322 9% 75 101 35%
profit
Gross
66 73 11% 17 24 39%
margin
Gross
22% 23% 23% 23%
(1)
Operating
income
28 27 (6%) (1)
7
(1)
9
30%
Operating
margin
10% 8% 9% 9%
attributable
TSG's
shareholders
Net
income
to
11 10 (9%) 2 3 77%
Cash
flow
from
operating
activities
32 40 11 19

(1) Includes share-based compensation expenses.

Description A provider of proprietary
software solutions and
services for payroll,
attendance, pension, and
human resources as well as
technological financial
systems and solutions to
optimize business processes
Israel's largest group of
consumer websites, provider
of advertising solutions and
website promotion
a US based vendor provides
managed services (VMS/MSP)
workforce management
programs nationally
A provider of integration and
installation of computer
communication
infrastructures,
announcement and alarm
systems and electronic
security
systems.
A leading Israeli Integrator,
specializing in providing
comprehensive
communication and electrical
infrastructure services.
A leading service provider in
Israel in the fields of aerial
and satellite mapping,
geographic data collection
and processing
Geographical Areas
of Activity
Operates in Israel Operates in Israel Operates in North America Operates in Israel Operates in Israel Operates mainly in Israel
Products Payroll, attendance,
pension, bookkeeping,
digital signature, and human
resources software solutions
Websites & advertising Professionals' requirements
and staffing
Infrastructures Infrastructures Consulting services
(1)
Revenues (2024)
~\$43M ~\$38M ~\$53M ~\$15M ~\$14M ~\$13M
Employees
(Q1-25)
~330 ~268 ~920 ~40 ~25 ~120
Share Interest
31.3.2025
100% 100% 91% 100% 51% 80%

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