FORM 6-K

  

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington D.C. 20549

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

 

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the Month of March 2015

 

FORMULA SYSTEMS (1985) LTD.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

5 HaPlada Street, Or-Yehuda, Israel

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F x      Form 40-F ¨

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Yes ¨                  No x

 

If "Yes" is marked indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ....................

 

Attached to Registrant's Form 6-K for the month of March 2015 and incorporated by reference herein is the Registrant's immediate report dated March 12, 2015.

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

FORMULA SYSTEMS (1985) LTD.

(Registrant)

 

By:  /s/ Guy Bernstein

Guy Bernstein CEO

dated:  March 12, 2015

 

 

 

 
 

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

Formula Systems Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2014 with Annual Net Income of $75.1 Million

Net income for the fourth quarter amounted to $8.8 million

 

 

Or Yehuda, Israel, March 12, 2015Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.  (NASDAQ: FORTY) 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, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014.

 

Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2014

 

·From August 21, 2014 through December 23, 2014, Formula purchased an aggregate of 1,545,802 common shares of Sapiens International Corporation N.V. through broker-initiated and private transactions for an aggregate purchase price of $11.9 million; pursuant to which Formula’s holdings in Sapiens were increased to 50.2%.

 

As a result of Formula’s gaining of control in Sapiens, Formula’s investment in Sapiens (which until then was measured under the equity method of accounting) was consolidated in Formula’s closing balances as of December 31, 2014. The gain recognized in relation to the consolidation of Sapiens and the related re-measurement of the investment to fair value amounted to $4.2 million and is presented in the income statement as “equity in gains of affiliated companies, net.”

 

·Net income for the fourth quarter of 2014 amounted to $8.8 million, or $0.60 per fully diluted share, compared to $66.4 million, or $4.65 per fully diluted share, in the same period last year. Net income for the fourth quarter showed a year over year decrease due to the gain recognized in the same period last year in the amount of $61.2 million in relation to Sapiens’ November 2013 follow-on public offering pursuant to which Formula's holdings in Sapiens were reduced below 50% which resulted with Formula's investment in Sapiens to be accounted from that day on under the equity method of accounting and the related re-measurement to fair value of Formula’s investment in Sapiens.

 

·Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2014 amounted to $162.0 million. Revenues for the fourth quarter showed a year over year decrease due to the deconsolidation of Magic's and Sapiens' results of operations, which were previously consolidated during the fourth quarter of 2013, and which continued to be accounted in 2014 under the equity method of accounting. Formula's comparable non-GAAP pro-forma revenues, had it entirely consolidated Magic's and Sapiens' results of operations in the fourth quarters of both 2014 and 2013, would have totaled $246.3 million, compared to $226.8 million in the same period last year, reflecting a year over year increase of 8.6%.

 

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·Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2014 amounted to $9.8 million, compared to $17.4 million in the same period last year. Operating income for the fourth quarter showed a decrease due to the deconsolidation of Magic's and Sapiens' results of operations, which were previously consolidated during the fourth quarter of 2013. Formula's comparable non-GAAP pro-forma operating income had it entirely consolidated Magic's and Sapiens' results of operations for the fourth quarters of both 2014 and 2013 would have totaled $18.4 million, compared to $19.1 million in the same period last year, reflecting a year over year decrease of 3.3%.

 

·As of December 31, 2014, Formula held 50.2%, 50.2% and 45.1% of the outstanding ordinary shares of Matrix, Sapiens and Magic respectively.

 

Financial Highlights for the Year Ended December 31, 2014

 

·Net income for the year ended December 31, 2014 amounted to $75.1 million, or $5.19 per fully diluted share, compared to $80.7 million, or $5.68 per fully diluted share, in the same period last year. Net income for the year 2014 was positively impacted by a net gain of $61.4 million recorded in relation to Magic Software’s March 2014 follow-on public offering pursuant to which Formula's holdings in Magic were reduced below 50% which resulted with Formula's investment in Magic to be accounted from that day on under the equity method of accounting and the related re-measurement to fair value of Formula’s investment in Magic and a net gain of $4.2 million recorded in relation to Formula’s gaining control in Sapiens, offset by a $4.9 million loss recorded under the equity method of accounting as a result of the decrease of approximately 1.7% of Formula’s beneficial ownership percentage in Sapiens during 2014 due to the exercise of employee stock-based compensation and warrants and net loss of $3.9 million recorded under the equity method of accounting related to amortization of identifiable intangible assets. Net income for the year 2013 was positively impacted by a gain in the amount of $61.2 million in relation to Sapiens’ November 2013 follow-on public offering, which resulted in related re-measurement to fair value of Formula investment in Sapiens.

 

·Revenues for the year ending December 31, 2014 amounted to $636.4 million compared to $795.9 million in the same period last year. Revenues showed a year over year decrease due to the deconsolidation of Magic's and Sapiens' results of operations, which were previously consolidated during the same period in 2013. Formula's comparable non-GAAP pro-forma revenues, had it continued to consolidate Magic's and Sapiens' results of operations for the years 2014 and 2013, would have totaled $930.8 million, compared to $814.0 million in the same period last year, reflecting a year over year increase of 14.3%.

 

·Operating income for the year ending December 31, 2014 amounted to $35.0 million compared to $60.7 million in the same period last year. Operating income showed a year over year decrease due to the deconsolidation of Magic's and Sapiens' results of operations, which were previously consolidated during the same period in 2013. Formula's comparable non-GAAP pro-forma operating income, had it continued to consolidate Magic's and Sapiens' results of operations for the years 2014 and 2013, would have totaled $66.7 million, compared to $62.4 million in the same period last year, reflecting a year over year increase of 6.9%.

 

·Consolidated cash, short-term deposits and short-term and long-term investments in marketable securities totaled approximately $163.4 million as of December 31, 2014. Formula’s stand-alone net debt as of December 31, 2014 amounted to $26.9 million.

 

·Total equity as of December 31, 2014 was $648.8 million, representing 58% of Formula's total assets.

 

 

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Comparative Information Relating to Subsidiaries and Affiliates

U.S. dollars in thousands 

 

Matrix  2010   2011   2012   2013   2014 
Revenues   407,052    489,426    513,181    534,792    586,618 
Operating Income   31,523    33,240    34,559    38,609    37,844 
Consolidated cash, short-term deposits and short-term and long-term investments in marketable securities as of December 31,   72,636    65,038    55,137    60,632    57,318 
Formula's percentage of ownership as of December 31,   50.1%   50.0%   50.1%   50.1%   50.2%
                          
Magic Software   2010    2011    2012    2013    2014 
Revenues   88,578    113,328    126,380    144,958    164,304 
Operating Income   9,338    14,717    16,408    19,127    20,726 
Cash and cash equivalents as of December, 31   43,661    32,122    38,634    35,988    84,430 
Formula's percentage of ownership as of December 31,   51.7%   51.1%   52.3%   51.6%   45.1%
                          
Sapiens   2010    2011    2012    2013    2014 
Revenues   52,235    69,927    113,909    135,377    157,450 
Operating Income   6,711    5,624    12,045    11,883    14,906 
Cash and cash equivalents as of December, 31   16,182    21,460    29,050    70,313    80,498 
Formula's percentage of ownership as of December 31,   71.6%   47.3%   56.6%   48.6%   50.2%

 

 

Comments of Management

 

Commenting on the results, Guy Bernstein, CEO of Formula Systems, said, “We are pleased with our financial performance in 2014 and growth prospects for 2015 across our portfolio. Matrix finished both the year and the fourth quarter with record revenues. Despite the challenging local economy, Matrix increased annual operating profit by 3.9% and net profit by 4.8% (measured based on local currency). Matrix continues to adapt itself to fast-changing technology and market environments, including the transition to digital, mobile and cloud, by expanding its presence in the Americas, and through organic growth, mergers and acquisitions, and the creation of new ventures. Sapiens concluded 2014 with a solid revenue increase driven by growth in all its products and across all its geographic regions, with revenues increasing by 16.3% to a record-breaking $157.5 million, meeting its annual revenue guidance. It also demonstrated sequential improvements in operating margin during each quarter of the year. Having enhanced its products and sales and marketing organization, Sapiens is strengthening its reputation as a provider of innovative insurance software solutions. By focusing on growth areas, Sapiens is well positioned to continue its growth trajectory and has given guidance for double-digit growth in the range of $174 to $178 million for 2015 and anticipates operational margins in the range of 12-13% for the full year 2015. Magic enjoyed its fifth year of record-breaking revenues and operating results in 2014, coming in at the top end of its revenue guidance at $164.3 million for the year. Magic experienced growth across all revenue streams, including software and licenses, maintenance and professional services. Despite being hit by foreign currency devaluations, Magic was able to maintain business operational margins in the range of 16%. With a healthy cash balance, Magic is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities to accelerate growth both organically, by enabling enterprises to leverage their business-critical legacy systems as they transition to enterprise mobility and cloud-based operations, and through new business acquisitions.”

 

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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.

 

Press Contact:

 

Formula Systems (1985) Ltd.

+972-3-5389487

ir@formula.co.il

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.

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FORMULA SYSTEMS (1985) LTD.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

U.S. dollars in thousands (except per share data)

 

 

   Year ended   Three months ended 
   December 31,   December 31, 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
   Unaudited   Unaudited 
Revenues   636,417    795,881    162,048    208,668 
Cost of revenues   530,083    603,080    137,015    157,847 
                     
Gross profit   106,334    192,801    25,033    50,821 
Research and development costs, net   787    14,168    -    2,309 
Selling, general and administrative expenses   70,517    117,877    15,240    31,107 
Other income (expenses), net   5    (14)   1    (16)
                     
Operating income   35,035    60,742    9,794    17,389 
                     
Financial expenses, net   (4,866)   (6,236)   (183)   (1,223)
                     
Income before taxes on income   30,169    54,506    9,611    16,166 
Taxes on income   10,074    8,728    2,944    3,087 
                     
Income after taxes   20,095    45,778    6,667    13,079 
Equity in gains of affiliated companies, net   68,818    60,683    5,427    60,774 
                     
Net income   88,913    106,461    12,094    73,853 
Change in redeemable non controlling interests   54    1,735    (426)   (10)
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests   13,798    24,039    3,710    7,512 
                     
Net income attributable to Formula's shareholders   75,061    80,687    8,810    66,351 
                     
Earnings per share (basic)   5.38    5.88    0.63    4.79 
Earnings per share (diluted)   5.19    5.68    0.60    4.65 
                     
Number of shares used in computing earnings per share (basic)   13,929,326    13,724,652    13,981,956    13,841,609 
Number of shares used in computing earnings per share (diluted)   14,408,115    14,122,779    14,410,160    14,235,370 

 

 

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FORMULA SYSTEMS (1985) LTD.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

U.S. dollars in thousands

  

 

   December 31,   December 31, 
   2014   2013 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS          
CURRENT ASSETS:          
Cash and cash equivalents   107,416    82,123 
Marketable securities   15,784    17,956 
Short-term deposit   6,454    672 
Trade receivables   191,995    193,582*
Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses   36,487    36,488*
Inventories   2,259    2,407 
Total current assets   360,395    333,228 
           
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS:          
Marketable securities   33,748    520 
Deferred Taxes   14,317    13,152 
Prepaid expenses and other accounts receivable   8,599    8,761 
Total  Long-Term Investments   56,664    22,433 
           
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED COMPANIES   169,143    161,501 
           
SEVERANCE PAY FUND   65,322    68,148 
           
PROPERTY, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT, NET   19,879    19,408 
           
NET INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL   444,709    267,077 
           
TOTAL  ASSETS   1,116,112    871,795 
           
CURRENT LIABILITIES:          
Liabilities to banks   41,818    35,636 
Trade payables   52,335    52,645 
Deferred revenues   35,068    28,454 
Other accounts payable   94,573    89,670 
Dividend payable   7,876    4,565 
Total current liabilities   231,670    210,970 
           
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:          
Liabilities to banks and others   108,203    62,447 
Deferred taxes   27,034    8,157 
Deferred revenue   5,025    4,990 
Other long-term payables   7,124    4,289 
Accrued severance pay   77,948    81,258 
Total long-term liabilities   225,334    161,141 
           
REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLING INTEREST   10,313    23,529 
           
EQUITY          
Formula shareholders' equity   382,884    319,341*
Non-controlling interests   265,911    156,814*
Total equity   648,795    476,155 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   1,116,112    871,795 

 

 

*)Restated due to a misstatement in revenues in Matrix during 2009 until 2013 (Decreasing revenues in 2011, 2012 and 2013 by $1.7, $1.8 and $0.8 million respectively;  Decreasing Formula shareholders' net income in 2011, 2012 and 2013 by $0.7, $0.7 and $0.3 million respectively).

 

Following is the effect on the consolidated condensed balance sheet:

 

 

As of December 31, 2013            
   As previously
reported
   Adjustment   As adjusted 
Trade receivables   201,144    (7,562)   193,582 
Other accounts receivable   34,609    1,879    36,488 
Formula shareholders' equity   322,185    (2,844)   319,341 
Non-controlling interests   159,653    (2,839)   156,814 

 

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