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Matrix IT Ltd.

Investor Presentation Mar 16, 2025

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Investors Meeting Financial Statements as at 31.12.2024

The information contained in this Investors presentation constitutes a convenience translation. The Hebrew version was submitted by the Company to the relevant authorities pursuant to Israeli law and represents the binding version and the only one having legal effect. This translation was prepared for convenience purposes only.

Record results in Q4 and in FY 2024

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 facing information, as defined in the Securities Law 5728-1968, 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, inter alia, due to factors beyond the 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, inter alia, 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's reports.
  • This presentation should not be viewed an offer or invitation to acquire the Company's securities. 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.

Achievements in 2024

Matrix presents consistent improvement in its results and all-time record sales, gross profit, operating profit, net profit, net profit attributable to shareholders, cash flows, and EBITDA

  • o Double digit organic growth in sales(*) and in operating profit
  • o Over 20% growth in operating profit in Israel
  • o A surge in ARR in cloud infrastructure operations
  • o Acceleration in the fields of digital, data and core system modernization
  • o Continued growth in sales and profits in our defense division, which specializes in the fields of cyber and AI
  • o AI "civilian" capabilities across Matrix generate growth in our infrastructure, cloud computing, software, and services segments
  • o Significant growth in business sector cyber-defense operations
  • o Continued M&A trend - acquisition of Alacer, Ortech in Q4 and Gav Systems in Q1/25

(*) In 2024, there was an increase in the revenues from transactions, that, according to IFRS, are recognized on a net basis (most of the increase was in the cloud and computing infrastructure segment). This affects the Company's revenue volume, revenue growth rate, and profitability margin. More information later in this presentation. -

Fourth quarter 2024

Growth to an all-time highin sales, gross profit, operating profit, net income, net earnings attributable to shareholders, and cash flows, despite the impact of

the Jewish High Holidays - 5.2% less working hours during the fourth quarter compared to the corresponding quarter

Sales - 4.1% growth to NIS 1.37 billion 10.2% growth to a record NIS 1.46 billion after adjusting for income accounted for on a net basis (*)

Gross profit - 7.7% growth to a record NIS 219 million, improving its margin to 15.9%.

Operating profit – 18.8% growth to a peak of NIS 120 million , improving its margin to approximately 8.7% despite a decrease of 5.2% in working hours during the quarter due to the timing of the holidays

Net income - 19.5% growth to a record - NIS 74 million while improving its margin to 5.4%

Net earnings attributable to shareholders – 23.6% growth to a record of NIS 69.9 million while improving its margin to approximately 5.1%

EBITDA – 9% growth to NIS 168.9 million while improving its margin to approximately 12.3%

Cash flow from operating activities – a record NIS 335 million

(*) In 2024, there was an increase in the revenues from transactions, that, according to IFRS, are recognized on a net basis (most of the increase was in the cloud and computing infrastructure segment). This affects the Company's revenue volume, revenue growth rate, and profitability margin. More information later in this presentation. -

1-12/2024 compared to the corresponding period: Growth to all-time highs in sales profit, operating profit, EBITDA, net income, net earnings attributable to shareholders, and cash flows

Despite prolongation of the War's Impact

Sales – 6.6% growth to a record NIS 5.6 billion. 10% growth to a record NIS 5.76 billion after adjusting for sales recognized on a net basis (*)

Gross profit - 9% growth to a record NIS 833 million, improving its margin to 14.9%.

Operating profit - 14.4% growth to a record NIS 450 million while improving its margin to 8.1%

Net income - 16.8% growth to a record - NIS 288.2 million while improving its margin to 5.2%

Net earnings attributable to shareholders – 19.8% growth to a record of NIS 272.4 million while improving its margin to approximately 4.9%

EBITDA - 6.7% growth to a record NIS 636.9 million at a margin of 11.4%

Cash flow from operating activities – 24.8% growth to a record NIS 619 million

(*) In 2024, there was an increase in the revenues from transactions, that, according to IFRS, are recognized on a net basis (most of the increase was in the cloud and computing infrastructure segment). This affects the Company's revenue volume, revenue growth rate, and profitability margin. More information later in this presentation. -

Financial Statements 31.12.2024

Key data from the statement of profit and loss – 1-12/2024 compared to the corresponding period Key results (in NIS millions)

1-12 2024 1-12 2023 Change in %
Sales* 5,580 5,232 6.6%

(*) Net of the effect of the increase in sales presented on a net basis – 10% growth

(**) Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization

Key corporate results, net of the increase in sales presented on a net basis (in NIS thousands)

1-12/2024 1-12/2023 % Q4/2024 Q4/2023 %
Sales 5,579,538 5,232,105 6.6% 1,374,283 1,320,690 4.1%
Adjustments for the increase in sales
accounted for on a net basis
177,441 - 81,173 -
Adjusted sales 5,756,979 5,232,105 10% 1,455,456 1,320,690 10.2%
Operating profit 450,074 393,419 14.4% 119,960 101,012 18.8%
% of sales 7.8% 7.5% 8.2% 7.6%

During the quarter and the period, there was an increase in revenues from transactions, that, according to IFRS, are recognized on a net basis (most of the increase was in the cloud and computing infrastructure segment). This affects the Company's revenue volume, revenue growth rate, and profitability margin

Key corporate results, net of the increase in sales presented on a net basis (in NIS thousands)

1-12/2024 1-12/2023 % Q4/2024 Q4/2023 %
Sales 5,579,538 5,232,105 6.6% 1,374,283 1,320,690 4.1%
Adjustments for the increase in sales
accounted for on a net basis
177,441 - 81,173 -
Adjusted sales 5,756,979 5,232,105 10% 1,455,456 1,320,690 10.2%
Operating profit 450,074 393,419 14.4% 119,960 101,012 18.8%
% of sales 7.8% 7.5% 8.2% 7.6%

During the quarter and the period, there was an increase in revenues from transactions, that, according to IFRS, are recognized on a net basis (most of the increase was in the cloud and computing infrastructure segment). This affects the Company's revenue volume, revenue growth rate, and profitability margin

Key figures from the statement of profit and loss - Q4 2024, compared to the corresponding quarter Key results (in NIS millions)

Q4 2024 Q4 2023 Change in %
Sales* 1,374 1,321 4.1%
Gross profit 219 203 7.7%
SG&A 99 102 (3.3%)
Operating profit 120 101 18.8%
Financing expenses, net 19 19 2.1%
Taxes on income 27 20 32.2%
Net income 74 62 19.5%
Net earnings attributable to Company
shareholders
70 57 23.6%
EBITDA** 169 155 9%
Gross profit margin 15.9% 15.4%
SG&A margin 7.2%
7.8%
Operating profit margin 8.7% 7.6%
Net income margin 5.4%
4.7%

(*) adjusted to the effect of the increase in sales presented on a net basis – 10.2% growth

(**) Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization

Key data from the statement of profit and loss – 1-12/2024 compared to the corresponding period Key results (in NIS millions)

1-12 2024 1-12 2023 Change in %
Sales* 5,580 5,232 6.6%
Gross profit 833 764 9%
SG&A 383 371 3.3%
Operating profit 450 393 14.4%
Financing expenses, net 67 68 (2%)
Taxes on income 95 78 21.3%
Net income 288 247 16.8%
Net earnings attributable to Company
shareholders
272 227 19.8%
EBITDA** 637 597 6.7%
Gross profit margin 14.9% 14.6%
SG&A margin 6.9% 7.1%
Operating profit margin 8.1% 7.5%
Net income margin 5.2%
4.7%

(*) adjusted to the effect of the increase in sales presented on a net basis – 10% growth

(**) Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization

Summary of FY 2024: Continued improvement in results over the years Consistent growth in sales and profits (in NIS millions)

(*) adjusted to the increased sales presented on a net basis; growth in sales in 2024 amounted to 10% (**) In 2022 - excluding profit from the realization of an investment in a subsidiary (NIS 150 million)

Summary of FY 2024 - Continued improvement in results over the years

Consistent growth in sales and profits (in NIS millions)

Financing expenses, net (in NIS millions)
FY 2024 FY 2023
Interest, commissions, and
other (net)
25.4 39.5
Exchange rate differences 14.3 1.4
Accounting finance expenses 27.1 27.3
Total financing expenses (net) 66.8 68.2

(*) Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, and before capital gains and realization of an investment (**) In 2022 - excluding profit from the realization of an investment in a subsidiary, net of tax (NIS 121 million)

Q4 2024 Summary – organic growth Key results (in NIS millions)

margin increase of 8.7% (despite 5.2% less working hours during the quarter)

to NIS 1.37 billion 10.2% after adjusting for sales recognized on a net basis

to NIS 219 million, with an a profit margin increase to 15.9%

Q4 2024 Summary – Organic Growth Key results (in NIS millions)

Financing expenses, net (in NIS millions) Q4 2024 Q3 2023

Interest, commissions, and
other (net)
6.1 8.4
Exchange rate differences 4.6 5.9
Accounting finance expenses 8.6 4.6
Total financing expenses (net) 19.3 18.9

Operations in Israel

Breakdown of sales by customer industry

  • Government
  • Financial
  • Hi-Tech
  • Industry, Communications, and Retail
  • Health and Transportation
  • Defense
  • Other

Operations in Israel * FY2024

(in NIS millions)

(*) Including immaterial operations in Europe

Operations in Israel * Q4 2024

(in NIS millions)

3.3% sales growth; 7.8% growth after adjusting for revenue recognized on a net basis

31.3% growth in operating profit to NIS 113.4 million

(*) Including immaterial operations in Europe

Operating segments in Israel – Q4 2024

(in NIS thousands)

Sales Operating profit
Q4/2024 Q4/2023 % Q4/2024 Q4/2023 %
Information technology solutions
and services, consulting, and
management in Israel
Profit margin (%)
819,026 780,292 5% 65,439
8%
47,930
6.1%
36.5%
Cloud and computing
infrastructures
Profit margin (%)
385,920 395,741 (2.5%) 27,980
7.3%
23,372
5.9%
19.7%
Marketing and support of software
products
Profit margin (%)
118,819 105,264 12.9% 20,012
16.8%
15,091
14.3%
32.6%

Operating segments in Israel – 2024

(in NIS thousands)

Sales Operating profit
2024 2023 % 2024 2023 %
Information technology solutions
and services, consulting, and
management in Israel
Profit margin (%)
3,337,267 3,119,493 7% 250,113
7.5%
205,658
6.6%
21.6%
  • The effect of seasonality during the fourth quarter impressive growth in operating profit in the fourth quarter despite a decrease of 5.2% in working hours compared to the corresponding quarter
  • Growth in digital, cyber, cloud, data, and AI operations - fields in which Matrix is a market leader
  • Extensive and increasing operations with the security and defense establishment.
  • Mega projects in the field of IT and engineering - provide high visibility over time

Operating segments in Israel – 2024

(in NIS thousands)

Sales Operating profit
2024 2023 % 2024 2023 %
Information technology solutions
and services, consulting, and
management in Israel
3,337,267 3,119,493 7% 250,113
7.5%
205,658
6.6%
21.6%
Profit margin (%)
Cloud and computing
1,515,931 1,514,019 0.1% 106,405 87,957 21%
infrastructures
Profit margin (%)
7% 5.8%

• See below

Cloud and computing infrastructures - Results net of the increase in the volume of sales presented on a net basis(in NIS thousands)

1-12/2024 1-12/2023 % Q4/2024 Q4/2023 %
Sales 1,515,931 1,514,019 0.1% 385,920 395,741 (2.5%)
Adjustments for the increase in sales
accounted for on a net basis
158,180 - 68,378 -
Adjusted sales 1,674,111 1,514,019 10.6% 454,298 395,741 14.8%
Operating profit 106,405 87,957 21% 27,980 23,372 19.7%
% of sales 6.4% 5.8% 6.2% 5.9%
  • Growth in volume of operations, with an emphasis on sales, marketing, and integration of IT systems, marketing, implementation, and support of advanced technologies
  • Increase in the volume of EDP cloud transactions, whose revenues are displayed on a net basis multi-year engagements that generate high visibility going forward
  • In the quarter and the period a blend of transactions with relatively high profitability
  • Segmental results in the fourth quarter were also positively affected by the first-time consolidation of Ortech as of December 2024.

Operating segments in Israel – 2024

(in NIS thousands)

Sales Operating profit
2024 2023 % 2024 2023 %
Information technology
solutions and services,
consulting, and management in
Israel
Profit margin (%)
3,337,267 3,119,493 7% 250,113
7.5%
205,658
6.6%
21.6%
Cloud and computing
infrastructures
Profit margin (%)
1,515,931 1,514,019 0.1% 106,405
7%
87,957
5.8%
21%
Marketing and support of
software products
Profit margin (%)
456,765 329,727 38.5% 45,364
9.9%
36,123
11%
25.6%
  • Continued organic growth in the volumes of operations with a high ARR component
  • Increased customer procurement of software products to defend against cyber attacks, digital acceleration, cloud solutions, data, and AI.
  • The decrease in profit margin compared to the previous year is attributed to the blend of transactions

Operating Segments – Q4 2024

(in NIS millions)

Sales Operating profit
Q4/2024 Q4/2023 % Q4/2024 Q4/2023 %
Information technology
solutions and services,
consulting, and management
in Israel
Profit margin (%)
819 780.3 5% 65.4
8%
47.9
6.1%
36.5%
Cloud and computing
infrastructures
Profit margin (%)
385.9 395.7 (2.5%) 28
7.3%
23.4
5.9%
19.7%
Marketing and support of
software products
Profit margin (%)
118.8 105.3 12.9% 20
16.8%
15.1
14.3%
32.6%
IT solutions and services,
consulting, and management
in the US
112.4 130 (13.6%) 16.5 23.2 (29%)
Profit margin (%) 14.7% 17.9%

Operating segments – 2024

(in NIS millions)

Sales Operating profit
2024 2023 % 2024 2023 %
Information technology
solutions and services,
consulting, and management in
Israel
Profit margin (%)
3,337.3 3,119.5 7% 250.1
7.5%
205.7
6.6%
21.6%
Cloud infrastructures and
computing
Profit margin (%)
1,515.9 1,514.1 0.1% 106.4
7%
88
5.8%
21%
Marketing and support of
software products
Profit margin (%)
456.8 329.7 38.5% 45.4
9.9%
36.1
11%
25.6%
IT solutions and services,
consulting, and management in
the US
460.9 487.2 (5.4%) 66.9 76.2 (12.2%)
Profit margin (%) 14.5% 15.6%
  • The decrease in sales and operating profit is due primarily to the finalization of several GRC projects
  • This decrease was partially compensated for by new customer engagements that are expected to be fully reflected in the scope of operations and earnings amounts for 2025.

The decrease in sales and earnings during the quarter and during the period are primarily due to the finalization of large GRC projects, compensated for in part by new projects we secured during the second half of the year.

However, we are positive about the GRC market in the coming years:

Regardless of political shifts, anti-money laundering compliance is here to stay as a critical function, and the market for AML technology will keep growing. Financial institutions are expected to further embrace cutting-edge solutions (AI-driven platforms, cloud compliance utilities, integrated risk intelligence) to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated financial crimes

(pymnts.com)

The decrease in sales and earnings during the quarter and during the period are primarily due to the finalization of large GRC projects, compensated for in part by new projects we secured during the second half of the year.

However, we are positive about the GRC market in the coming years:

The decrease in sales and earnings during the quarter and during the period are primarily due to the finalization of large GRC projects, compensated for in part by new projects we secured during the second half of the year.

However, we are positive about the GRC market in the coming years:

  • The new projects we have secured provide us with good clarity for the coming year
  • Expanding the "advisory" field (organic and reinforced by Alacer) reduces dependence on new sales by software product vendors of AML (Nice, SAS, Oracle, and others)
  • With the advent of AI, the use of self-developing banking AI solutions is increasing, with Matrix's help

Breakdown of Sales and profit by operating segment in 2024

Financial indexes

Backlog (in NIS millions)

Backlog
31 December 2024 -
Adjusted for accounting
effects
Adjustments for the
increase in sales
accounted for on a
net basis
Backlog
31 December 2024
Backlog
31 December 2023
Backlog for the
coming year
5,078 110 4,968 4,552
% change 11.5% 9.1%
From the end of the
year onward
2,365 304
2,061
2,332
Total backlog 7,443 414 7,029 6,884
% change 8.1% 2.1%
  • The backlog is affected by the increase in volume of sales presented on a net basis mainly in respect of multi-year EDP cloud transactions. Therefore, we also present backlog net of these accounting effects.
  • The backlog also includes the Gav Systems backlog as at 31.12.2024 in order to reflect more appropriately the backlog looking ahead, even though its Quisition was completed after the report date.
  • For additional details, see Section 8 of Chapter A (Description of the Corporation's Business) in the 2024 annual financial statements

Financial indexes

(in NIS millions)

31.12.2024 31.12.2023
Cash and cash
equivalents
668 640
Unused credit
facilities*
1,229 1,448
Total liquid assets 1,897 2,088

Aa3 credit rating from Midroog * Of which NIS 300 million committed credit facilities

(rating confirmation in March 2024)

Cashflows from current operations

Growth of approximately 25% in cash flows from operating activities for a record NIS 619 million.

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Equity/Debt Structure

Financial indexes

(in NIS millions)

(*) Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and net of the effect of IFRS 16 - Leases

31.12.2024 31.12.2023
Equity 1,144 1,107
% of total balance
sheet
25.5% 27.4%
Gross financial debt 785.1 956.4
Net debt –
short-term
and long-term credit,
net of cash and cash
equivalents
116.6 316.1
Current ratio 1.1 1.2
Net debt to balance
sheet ratio
2.6% 7.8%
Net debt to EBITDA*
ratio (adjusted)
0.23 0.69

Continued reduction of financial debt:

  • Gross debt decreased in 2024 by approximately NIS 171 million
  • Net debt decreased in 2024 by approximately NIS 200 million Improving coverage and liquidity ratios

Segmentation of financing expenses – Continued decline and stabilization in cash flow interest expenses (in NIS millions)

2024 2023 Change Change in %
Interest and commission expenses (net) 25.4 39.5 (14.1) (35.6%)
Accounting and exchange rate differences 41.4 28.7 12.7 44.3%
Total financing expenses (net) 66.8 68.2 (1.4) (2%)

Financial indexes

(in NIS millions)

Improving coverage ratios, alongside continued increase in volume of operations and significant investments, including the acquisition of companies and an increase in holdings in subsidiaries

(*) Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, before capital gains and realization of an investment, and net of the effect of IFRS 16 - Leases (as of its initial application)

Dividend of NIS 52.1 million (NIS 0.82 per share)

Dividend distribution

Distribution date Dividend per
share
(in agorot)
Amount
(in NIS
millions)
15 April 2024 127 80.7
25 July 2024 81 51.4
1 October 2024 82 52.1
6 January 2025 76 48.3
TOTAL FY 2024 366 232.5
TOTAL FY 2023 199 126.4
(*)
TOTAL FY 2022
452 284.3
Total FY 2021 234 146.5

NIS 915 million

in dividends distributed to shareholders in the last 5 years

NIS 643 million

in dividends distributed to shareholders in the last 3 years

3.4% annual dividend yield

(*) Includes a special dividend amounting to NIS 121.5 million in respect of the net capital gain from the realization of an investment in Infinity.

Summary of 2024 results and a view to 2025 Growth to an all-time high of sales, gross profit, operating profit, EBITDA, net profit, net profit attributable to shareholders, and cash flows

Despite Prolongation of the War's Impact

Impressive organic growth in sales and profits

The Company continues its growth and improved profitability trend mainly thanks to organic growth in Israel. We expect to see continued strengthening of the financial, security, hightech, transportation, and health sectors and stability in operations with government organizations and the industrial and retail sectors.

Maintaining growth rates during and after the war

Matrix has been the market leader for 19 years. The visibility provided to us by mega projects, technological leadership in all significant categories (A1D2C3 ), and the Company's excellent reputation enable us to maintain our growth rates in a market recovering from war.

Back to growth in the US

2024 was characterized by the volatility of the the US financial sector and market in general. Tailoring our solutions alongside securing new projects in the second half of 2024 will enable a return to growth in 2025.

Acquisitions

The first-time consolidation of Ortech (as of December 2024) and Alacer (as of Q4/2024). Consolidation of Gav Systems as of Q1 2025.

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