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Matrix IT Ltd.

Investor Presentation Nov 21, 2024

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Investor Meeting Financial Statements as at 30.09.24

Clarifications

  • The presentation contains forecasts, estimates and plans of the Company regarding its operations and other information about future events and matters, which constitute forward-looking information, as defined in the Securities Law, 1968, and realization thereof is uncertain and may be affected by factors that are unforeseeable or beyond the Company's control. Therefore, the Company is uncertain whether its forecasts and/or estimates and/or plans will be realized, in whole or in part, or whether they will be realized differently than expected, among other things, due to factors beyond its control; changes in market conditions and the business and competition environment, as well as materialization of any of the Company's risk factors.
  • The presentation includes, among other things, information from various publications as well as data received from external sources (noted in the presentation), and macroeconomic facts and figures, the contents of which have not been reviewed by the Company independently, including slides relating to analyst ratings, all as known by the Company at the time of preparation of the presentation.
  • For the avoidance of doubt, we note that the Company does not undertake to update and/or change the information included in this presentation.
  • This presentation was prepared as a summary and for convenience only, and is not intended to be in lieu of a review of the reports publicized by the Company, including its financial statements.

• The information contained in this presentation is subject to that stated in the relevant Company reports.

• This presentation should not be viewed an offer or invitation to acquire securities of the Company. The information included in the presentation is not a recommendation or opinion to invest in the Company and is not in lieu a potential investor's judgment

Q3/2024 Continued growth in Sales, Gross profit, Operating profit, EBITDA, Net profit, and Cash Flow Despite Prolongation of the War's Impact

Gross profit - 9.6% growth to NIS 205 million while improving its margin to 14.5%

Operating profit - 16% growth to NIS 108.2 million while improving its margin to 7.6%

Net income - 22.8% growth to NIS 69.7 million while improving its margin to 4.9%

EBITDA excluding IFRS 16 – 11.2% growth to NIS 122.1 million while improving its margin to 8.6%

(*) During the quarter and the period, there was an increase in sales from transactions, that according to IFRS, must be recognized on a net basis (most of the increase was in the Cloud and computing infrastructure segment). This affects the Company's sales volume, sales growth rate, and profit margin. More information bellow in this presentation. -

1-9/2024 compared to the corresponding period:

Continued growth in Sales, Gross profit, Operating profit, EBITDA, Net profit, and Cash Flow

Despite Prolongation of the War's Impact

Sales - 7.5% growth to NIS 4.2 billion, 10% growth after adjusting sales accounted for on a net basis(*)

Gross profit - 9.5% growth to NIS 614 million while improving its margin to 14.6%

Operating profit - 12.9% growth to NIS 330.1 million while improving its margin to 7.9%

Net income - 15.8% growth to NIS 214.2 million while improving its margin to 5.1%

EBITDA excluding IFRS 16 – 9.1% growth to NIS 371.4 million at a margin of 8.8%

(*) During the quarter and the period, there was an increase in sales from transactions, that according to IFRS, must be recognized on a net basis (most of the increase was in the Cloud and computing infrastructure segment). This affects the Company's sales volume, sales growth rate, and profit margin. More information bellow in this presentation. -

11,520 professionals

For 19 consecutive years, we have been leading the information technology market and carry out innovative IT projects in Israel using the most up-to-date technologies for the leading customers in the economy

Leadership and growth characteristics

The largest and foremost Company in lsrael in the last decade, with a double-digit growth rate in revenues and profit.

  • The Company has the widest range of solutions
  • Broad sectoral distribution and thousands of customers from all industries with a range of services and solutions
  • Extensive operations in the US
  • Consistent organic growth together with expansion of supplementary areas of operation through dozens of successful acquisitions

Operating Segments

Israel Operations:

  • Software solutions and services, consulting and management
  • Sales, marketing, and support for software products
  • Cloud infrastructure and computing
  • Training and implementation

US and Canada Operations:

  • Software solutions and services and consulting on Cyber crime prevention, regulation, and risk management for the banking sector - GRC
  • Software development and support services
  • Software marketing and support

For 19 consecutive years, we have been leading the information technology market and carry out innovative IT projects in Israel using the most up-to-date technologies for the leading customers in the economy

The War's Impact

  • Despite the war, the Company's operations were characterized by continued organic growth in sales, profit, and cash flow.
  • As of September 30, 2024, 170 of the Company's employees are enlisted in reserve duty; as of this date, 260 are enlisted - a decrease compared to 470 at the end of 2023 (at its peak – over 700). The indemnification received from the National Insurance Institute for 20% of the social component of the reservists' salaries for the current quarter is not material.
  • Growth in the Company's activity with the defense sector and defense industries in executing projects, providing services, and selling software products.
  • Ongoing customer acquisition of infrastructure and solutions for Business Continuity Plans and Disaster Recovery.
  • Continued customer investments in cyber-attack defense, as well as the procurement of services and products for recovery from cyber-attacks.
  • The training and implementation segment's performance is still far from its results prior to the war, but has returned to profitability after posting a loss in Q4/23.

Financial Statements 30.9.2024

Key data from the income statement – Q3 2024 compared to the corresponding quarter

Key results (in NIS millions)

Q3 2024 Q3 2023 Change in %
Sales 1,419 1,334 *6.4%
Gross profit 205 187 9.6%
SG&A 97 94 3.2%
Operating profit 108 93 16.0%
Financing expenses, net 16 17 (5%)
Taxes on income 22 20 14.4%
Net income 70 57 22.8%
Net earnings attributable to Company
shareholders
64 51 25.2%
Adjusted EBITDA** 122 110 11.2%

(*) During the quarter, there was an increase in sales from transactions, that according to IFRS, must be recognized on a net basis (most of the increase was in the Cloud and computing infrastructure segment). This affects the Company's sales volume, sales growth rate, and profit margin.

Key data from the income statement – Q3 2024 compared to the corresponding quarter

Key results (in NIS millions)

Q3 2024 Q3 2023 Change in %
Sales 1,419 1,334 *6.4%
Gross profit 205 187 9.6%
SG&A 97 94 3.2%
Operating profit 108 93 16.0%
Financing expenses, net 16 17 (5%)
Taxes on income 22 20 14.4%
Net income 70 57 22.8%
Net earnings attributable to Company
shareholders
64 51 25.2%
Adjusted EBITDA** 122 110 11.2%
Gross profit margin 14.5% 14.0%
SG&A 6.8% 7.0%
Operating profit margin 7.6% 7.0%
Net profit margin 4.9% 4.3%

(*) During the quarter, there was an increase in sales from transactions, that according to IFRS, must be recognized on a net basis (most of the increase was in the Cloud and computing infrastructure segment). This affects the Company's sales volume, sales growth rate, and profit margin.

Key data from the income statement – 1-9/2024 compared to the corresponding period

Key results (in NIS millions)

1-9 2024 1-9 2023 Change in %
Sales 4,205 3,911 *7.5%
Gross profit 614 561 9.5%
SG&A 284 268 5.8%
Operating profit 330 292 12.9%
Financing expenses, net 48 49 (3.5%)
Taxes on income 68 58 17.5%
Net income 214 185 15.8%
Net earnings attributable to Company
shareholders
203 171 18.6%
Adjusted EBITDA** 371 340 9.1%

(*) During the quarter, there was an increase in sales from transactions, that according to IFRS, must be recognized on a net basis (most of the increase was in the Cloud and computing infrastructure segment). This affects the Company's sales volume, sales growth rate, and profit margin.

Key data from the income statement – 1-9/2024 compared to the corresponding period Key results (in NIS millions)

1-9 2024 1-9 2023 Change in %
Sales 4,205 3,911 *7.5%
Gross profit 614 561 9.5%
SG&A 284 268 5.8%
Operating profit 330 292 12.9%
Financing expenses, net 48 49 (3.5%)
Taxes on income 68 58 17.5%
Net income 214 185 15.8%
Net earnings attributable to Company
shareholders
203 171 18.6%
Adjusted EBITDA** 371 340 9.1%
Gross profit margin 14.6% 14.3%
SG&A 6.8% 6.9%
Operating profit margin 7.9% 7.5%
Net profit margin 5.1% 4.7%

(*) During the quarter, there was an increase in sales from transactions, that according to IFRS, must be recognized on a net basis (most of the increase was in the Cloud and computing infrastructure segment). This affects the Company's sales volume, sales growth rate, and profit margin.

Key Company results after adjusting sales recognized on a net basis (in NIS thousands)

Q3/2024 Q3/2023 % 1-9/2024 1-9/2023 %
Sales 1,418,810 1,333,520 6.4% 4,205,255 3,911,415 7.5%

During the quarter, there was an increase in sales from transactions, that according to IFRS, must be recognized on a net basis (most of the increase was in the Cloud and computing infrastructure segment). This affects the Company's sales volume, sales growth rate, and profit margin.

Key Company results after adjusting sales recognized on a net basis (in NIS thousands)

Q3/2024 Q3/2023 % 1-9/2024 1-9/2023 %
Sales 1,418,810 1,333,520 6.4% 4,205,255 3,911,415 7.5%
Adjustments for the increased sales
accounted for on a net basis
65,844 96,268
Adjusted sales 1,484,654 1,333,520 11.3% 4,301,523 3,911,415 10%

During the quarter, there was an increase in sales from transactions, that according to IFRS, must be recognized on a net basis (most of the increase was in the Cloud and computing infrastructure segment). This affects the Company's sales volume, sales growth rate, and profit margin.

Key Company results after adjusting sales recognized on a net basis (in NIS thousands)

Q3/2024 Q3/2023 % 1-9/2024 1-9/2023 %
Sales 1,418,810 1,333,520 6.4% 4,205,255 3,911,415 7.5%
Adjustments for the increase in sales
accounted for on a net basis
65,844 96,268
Adjusted sales 1,484,654 1,333,520 11.3% 4,301,523 3,911,415 10%
Operating profit 108,181 93,279 16.0% 330,114 292,407 12.9%
% of sales 7.3% 7.0% 7.7% 7.5%

During the quarter, there was an increase in sales from transactions, that according to IFRS, must be recognized on a net basis (most of the increase was in the Cloud and computing infrastructure segment). This affects the Company's sales volume, sales growth rate, and profit margin.

Third Quarter 2024 Summary – Organic Growth Key results (in NIS millions)

6.4% sales growth to NIS 1.4 billion 11.3% after adjusting sales recognized on a net basis

9.6% growth in gross profit to NIS 205 million, with an increase in profit margin to 14.5%

16% growth in operating profit to NIS 108.2 million, a

108.2

profitability increase to 7.6%

Summary 1-9/2024 – Continuous improvement in performance over the years Consistent growth in sales and profits (in NIS millions)

* In 2022 - net of gain on disposal of investment in a subsidiary (NIS 150 million)

Summary 1-9/2024 – Continuous improvement in performance over the years Consistent growth in revenue and profits (in NIS millions)

* Earnings before financing, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, and net of the effect of IFRS 16 - leases ** In 2022 - net of gain on disposal of investment in a subsidiary, net of tax (NIS 121 million)

Israel Operations

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  • Goverment and Defense
  • Financial
  • High-Tech
  • Industry, Communications, and Retail
  • Health and Transportation
  • Other

Breakdown of sales by customers' areas of operation*

* According to 2023 sales

Operations in Israel* Q3 2024

(in NIS millions)

* Including immaterial operations in Europe

Operations in Israel* 1-9/2024

(in NIS millions)

* Including immaterial operations in Europe

Operating segments in israel - Q3/2024 (in NIS thousands)

Sales Operating profit
Q3/2024 Q3/2023 % Q3/2024 Q3/2023 %
Information technology
solutions and services,
consulting, and management in
Israel
820,454 735,500 11.6% 54,873 43,868 25.1%
profit margin
(%)
6.7% 6%
  • Seasonality impact (increase in the number of working days compared to the corresponding quarter)
  • Growth in digital, cyber, cloud, data, and AI activities, where matrix is a market leader in all areas
  • Extensive and growing activity with the defense sector
  • Mega projects provide high visibility over time

Sales Operating profit
Q3/2024 Q3/2023 % Q3/2024 Q3/2023 %
Information technology solutions
and services, consulting, and
management in Israel
820,454 735,500 11.6% 54,873 43,868 25.1%
profit margin
(%)
6.7% 6%
Cloud and computing
infrastructures
367,951 387,027 (4.9%) 27,969 21,322 31.2%
profit margin
(%)
7.6% 5.5%

• See below

Cloud infrastructures and computing after adjusting income accounted for on a net basis (in NIS thousands)

Q3/2024 Q3/2023 % 1-9/2024 1-9/2023 %
Sales 367,951 387,027 (4.9%) 1,130,011 1,118,278 1.0%
Adjustments for the increase in sales
accounted for on a net basis
39,203 89,802
Adjusted sales 407,154 387,027 5.2% 1,219,813 1,118,278 9.1%
Operating profit
% of sales
27,969
6.9%
21,322
5.5%
31.2% 78,425
6.4%
64,585
5.8%
21.4%
  • Growth in volume of operations, with emphasis on sales, marketing and integration of IT systems
  • Increase in the volume of EDP transactions in the cloud, with revenue from these transactions presented on a net basis
  • In the quarter and the period a mix of transactions with relatively high profitability

Operating segments in israel - Q3/2024 (in NIS thousands)

Sales Operating profit
Q3/2024 Q3/2023 % Q3/2024 Q3/2023 %
Information technology solutions and
services, consulting, and management in
Israel
820,454 735,500 11.6% 54,873 43,868 25.1%
profit margin
(%)
6.7% 6%
Cloud and computing infrastructures 367,951 387,027 (4.9%) 27,969 21,322 31.2%
profit margin
(%)
7.6% 5.5%
Marketing and support of software
products
118,610 79,777 48.7% 9,067 8,121 11.6%
profit margin
(%)
7.6% 10.2%
  • Continued organic growth in activity volumes with a high ARR component
  • Accelerated customer acquisition of software products for cyber-attack defense, digital acceleration, cloud solutions, data, and AI
  • The decrease in revenue is attributed to changes in transactions mix

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Operating segments in Israel - Q3/2024 (in NIS thousands)

Sales Operating profit
Q3/2024 Q3/2023 % Q3/2024 Q3/2023 %
Information technology solutions and
services, consulting, and management in
Israel
820,454 735,500 11.6% 54,873 43,868 25.1%
profit margin
(%)
6.7% 6%
Cloud and computing infrastructures 367,951 387,027 (4.9%) 27,969 21,322 31.2%
profit margin
(%)
7.6% 5.5%
Marketing and support of software products 118,610 79,777 48.7% 9,067 8,121 11.6%
profit margin
(%)
7.6% 10.2%
Training and implementation 44,098 44,038 0.1% 1,317 2,017 (34.7%)
profit margin
(%)
3% 4.6%

• The impact of the war on profit in the training segment (which constitutes only 3% of the Company's activity) is significant. The training segment is characterized by a high rate of fixed expenses; however, some recovery is evident in this segment (which posted a loss in Q4/23)

• The decline in demand for juniors in the technology sector continues

US Operations

Sales Operating profit
Q3/2024 Q3/2023 % Q3/2024 Q3/2023 %
Information technology solutions and services,
consulting, and management in Israel
820.5 54.9
Information technology solutions and services,
consulting, and management in the US
111.1 126.3 (12%) 16.5 19.9 (17.3%)
profit margin
(%)
14.9% 15.8%
  • Sales and operating profitin the quarter remained stable compared to the results of the second quarter of 2024
  • The decline in sales and operating profit compared to the corresponding quarter is due to finalizing of large projects in the GRC field. The decline was partially offset by new contracts secured with several banks during the period, that are being fulfilled gradually.
  • The Company has secured significant new contracts with several large banks and holds a portfolio of projects whose revenues and profits, inour estimation, will start tomaterialize as early as the beginning of 2025.

Operating segments - Q3/2024 (in NIS millions)

Sales Operating profit
1-9/2024 1-9/2023 % 1-9/2024 1-9/2023 %
Information technology solutions and services,
consulting, and management in Israel
2,389 178.5
Information technology solutions and services,
consulting, and management in the US
348.6 357.2 (2.4%) 50.4 53 (4.9%)
profit margin
(%)
14.5% 14.8%
  • Sales and operating profit in the quarter remained stable compared to the results of the second quarter of 2024
  • The decline in sales and operating profit compared to the corresponding quarter is due to finalizing of large projects in the GRC field. The decline was partially offset by new contracts secured with several banks during the period, that are being fulfilled gradually.
  • The Company has secured significant new contracts with several large banks and holds a portfolio of projects whose revenue and profits, in our estimation, will start to materialize as early as the beginning of 2025.

  • Alacer has been providing expert advisory services in the GRC/AML field for 15 years and has an excellent reputation
  • The acquisition of control in Alacer represents a significant step forward in the development of IFS in the advisory field, reducing dependence on third-party technologies and products and is characterized by high profitability.
  • The founders of Alacer will remain key partners and will manage the operations
  • Scope of the transaction - several millions of dollars

Training and implementation Software US Operations Cloud infrastructures Software Services

Financial Indexes

Financial indexes (NIS millions)

30.09.2024 12/31/2023
Cash and cash equivalents 520 640
Unused credit facilities* 1,228 1,448
Total liquid assets 1,748 2,088

* Of which NIS 300 million committed credit facilities

Cash flows from Operating Activities

  • Positive cash flow from Operating Activities in 1-9/2024 of NIS 284.2 million compared to a positive cash flow of NIS 163.3 million in 1-9/2023
  • Positive cash flow from Operating Activities LTM to 9/2024 – NIS 617 million, compared to LTM cash flow to 9/2023 – NIS 447 million

Aa3 credit rating from Midroog (rating confirmed in March 2024)

Cash Flows From Current Operations - LTM

Financial indexes (NIS millions)

30.09.2024 31.12.2023
Shareholder equity 1,126 1,107
% of total balance sheet 27.5% 27.4%
Financial debt, gross 830.6 956.4
Net debt –
short-term and long-term
credit, net of cash and cash
equivalents
310.7 316.2
Current ratio 1.1 1.2
Net debt to balance sheet ratio 7.6% 7.8%
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA LTM** 0.63 0.69

* In July 2024, an expansion of the Commercial Securities (NAAM) series was carried out with an additional NIS 100 million- the interest terms on the Commercial Securities were improved to the Bank of Israel interest rate plus a margin of 0.25% (instead of 0.5%)

Continued decline in cash flow interest expenses.

Dividend distribution

790 million NIS in 3.5 years

Date of distribution Dividend per share
(in agorot)
Amount
(in NIS millions)
April 2024 127 80.67
July 2024 81 51.45
October 2024 82 52.08
Total 1-9/2024 290 184.2
Total FY 2023 199 126.4
Total FY 2022(*) 452 284.3
Total FY 2021 234 146.5

Dividends of NIS 48.2 million. (NIS 0.76 per share)

Conclusion

Organic growth in sales and profits during a period of war

The Company continues its trend of double-digit organic growth despite the impact on sales and profits due to reserve duty of hundreds of employees and a slowdown in demand for services in the training sector

Maintaining growth rates during and after the war

Matrix has been the market leader for 19 years. The visibility provided by mega projects, technological leadership in all significant categories (D2C3 ), and the Company's excellent reputation enable us to maintain our growth rates even during the war

Back to growth in the US

The Company has secured significant new contracts with several large banks and holds a portfolio of projects whose revenue and profits, in our estimation, will start to materialize as early as the beginning of 2025

Acquisitions

The Company intends to advance the completion of several M&A transactions by the end of the year to support accelerated growth rates and enhance value propositions for customers in 2025 and beyond.

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