OR YEHUDA, Israel, Aug. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: MGIC) ("the Company"), a global provider of IT consulting services and end-to-end integration and application development platforms solutions, announced today its financial results for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2024. Summary Results for the Second Quarter 2024 (USD in millions, except per share data)                   GAAP     Non-GAAP     Q2 2024 Q2 2023 % Change   Q2 2024 Q2 2023 % Change Revenues $ 136.3   $ 137.6   (1.0%)   $ 136.3   $ 137.6   (1.0%) Gross profit $ 38.8   $ 40.3   (3.6%)   $ 40.1   $ 41.6   (3.7%) Gross margin   28.5%     29.3%   (80) bps     29.4%     30.3%   (90) bps Operating income $ 15.0   $ 15.4   (2.6%)   $ 18.2   $ 18.4   (1.2%) Operating margin   11.0%     11.2%   (20) bps     13.4%     13.4%   - Net income (*) $ 9.0   $ 11.3   (20.0%)   $ 11.7   $ 13.5   (13.6%) Diluted EPS $ 0.18   $ 0.23   (21.7%)   $ 0.24   $ 0.28   (14.3%)                 (*) Attributable to Magic Software's shareholders.                         Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2024 Revenues for the second quarter of 2024 decreased by 1.0% to $136.3 million, compared to $137.6 million in the same period of the previous year. On a constant currency basis (calculated based on average currency exchange rates for the three months ended June 30, 2023), revenues for the second quarter of 2024 would have increased by 0.4% to $138.1 million. As described in the pre-announcement of our third quarter results on November 8, 2023, in the third quarter of 2023, we experienced a substantial and unexpected decline in demand for our professional services from several of our important U.S.-based blue-chip customers which, without any advance notification, decided to immediately suspend significant parts of their active time-and-materials-based projects. This reduced demand had a negative impact on our second quarter revenues compared to the same period of the previous year of approximately $16.6 million. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, revenues for the second quarter increase by 8.5% and 4.2%, respectively. Operating income for the second quarter of 2024 decreased by 2.6% to $15 million, compared to $15.4 million in the same period of the previous year. On a constant currency basis (calculated based on average currency exchange rates for the three months ended June 30, 2023), operating income for the second quarter of 2024 would have amounted to $15.3 million, a decrease of 0.9% compared to the same of the previous year. Non-GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2024 decreased by 1.2% to $18.2 million, compared to $18.4 million in the same period of the previous year. On a constant currency basis (calculated based on average currency exchange rates for the three months ended June 30, 2023), non-GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2024 would have amounted to $18.5 million, compared to $18.4 million in the same period of the previous year. Net income attributable to Magic Software's shareholders for the second quarter of 2024 decreased by 20% to $9.0 million, or $0.18 per fully diluted share, compared to $11.3 million, or $0.23 per fully diluted share, in the same period of the previous year. The decrease in net income attributable to Magic Software's shareholders was primarily attributable to the increase in interest expenses resulting from the increase in our overall financial debt and negative impact of foreign currency exchange rates fluctuation recorded with respect to monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Magic Software's shareholders for the second quarter of 2024 decreased by 13.6% to $11.7 million, or $0.24 per fully diluted share, compared to $13.5 million, or $0.28 per fully diluted share, in the same period of the previous year.  Summary Results for the First Half 2024 (USD in millions, except per share data)                   GAAP     Non-GAAP     H1 2024 H1 2023 % Change   H1 2024 H1 2023 % Change Revenues $ 267.0   $ 280.0   (4.7%)   $ 267.0   $ 280.0   (4.7%) Gross Profit $ 75.5   $ 79.2   (4.6%)   $ 78.4   $ 81.8   (4.1%) Gross Margin   28.3%     28.3%   -     29.4%     29.2%   20 bps Operating Income $ 29.5   $ 30.8   (4.3%)   $ 36.4   $ 36.9   (1.5%) Operating Margin   11.0%     11.0%   -     13.6%     13.2%   40 bps Net Income (*) $ 17.8   $ 21.4   (16.7%)   $ 23.0   $ 26.4   (12.9%) Diluted EPS $ 0.36   $ 0.44   (18.2%)   $ 0.47   $ 0.54   (13.3%)                 (*) Attributable to Magic Software's shareholders.                   Financial Highlights for the First Half Ended June 30, 2024 Revenues for the first half period ended June 30, 2024 decreased by 4.7% to $267.0 million compared to $280.0 million in the same period of the previous year. On a constant currency basis (calculated based on average currency exchange rates for the six months ended June 30, 2023), revenues for the first half period ended June 30, 2024 would have amounted to $271.5 million a decrease of 3.6% compared to the same period of the previous year.   Operating income for the first half ended June 30, 2024 decreased by 4.3% to $29.5 million compared to $30.8 million in the same period of the previous year. On constant currency basis, (calculated based on average currency exchange rates for the six months ended June 30, 2023), operating income for the first half period ended June 30, 2024 would have amounted to $30.1 million, a decrease of 2.3% compared to the same period of the previous year. Non-GAAP operating income for the first half ended June 30, 2024, decreased by 1.5% to $36.4 million compared to $36.9 million in the same period of the previous year. On constant currency basis, (calculated based on average currency exchange rates for the six months ended June 30, 2023), Non-GAAP operating income for the first half period ended June 30, 2024 would have amounted to $37 million compared to $36.9 million in the same period of the previous year. Net income attributable to Magic Software's shareholders for the first half period ended June 30, 2024 decreased by 16.7% to $17.8 million, or $0.36 per fully diluted share, compared to $21.4 million, or $0.44 per fully diluted share, in the same period last year. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Magic Software's shareholders for the first half period ended June 30, 2024 decreased by 12.9% to $23.0 million, or $0.47 per fully diluted share, compared to $26.4 million, or $0.54 per fully diluted share, in the same period last year. Cash flow from operating activities for the first half period ended June 30, 2024 amounted to $41.4 million compared to $42.6 million in the same period last year.   As of June 30, 2024, Magic's cash, cash equivalents and short and long-term bank deposits amounted to $108.4 million.   Magic is reiterating 2024 annual revenue guidance of between $540 million and $550 million. Guy Bernstein, Chief Executive Officer of Magic Software, said: "I am pleased to report that our performance in the first half of 2024 has been increasingly improving, underscoring the positive momentum that continues to drive our business forward. While we operate in a dynamic macroeconomic landscape, which has presented challenges for some of our North American blue-chip clients, particularly in the face of softer demand and budget constraints, we remain optimistic about the future. Our business is constantly improving, and our pipeline is robust as the vast majority of our customers continue to recognize the unique value we bring, increasingly choosing us as their preferred partner for their innovative digital and cloud transformation initiatives. We are confident that this momentum driven by our ongoing efforts to cultivate cutting-edge capabilities will continue to build throughout the year and propel us toward sustained, long-term profitability and enduring value to our esteemed shareholders." "The State of Israel is currently enduring a challenging period, marked by uncertainty regarding the ongoing war and its potential consequences. However, our strong client relationships, robust financial foundation, and the substantial cash flow we generate enable us to continue investing in future growth, even amid economic, political, and security turbulence" Conference Call Details Magic Software's management will host a conference call on Thursday, August 14, 2024, at 10:30 am Eastern Daylight Time (17:30 Israel Daylight Time) to review and discuss Magic Software's results. To participate, please call one of the following teleconferencing numbers. Please begin placing your calls at least 5 minutes before the conference call commences. If you are unable to connect using the toll-free numbers, call the international dial-in number. NORTH AMERICA: +1-866-652-8972 UK: 0-800-917-9141 ISRAEL: 03-918-0650 ALL OTHERS: +972-3-918-0650 For those unable to join the live call, a replay of the call will be available in the Investor Relations section of Magic Software's website, www.magicsoftware.com. Non-GAAP Financial Measures This press release contains the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income attributable to Magic Software's shareholders and non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per share. Magic Software believes that these non-GAAP measures of financial results provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to Magic Software's financial condition and results of operations. Magic Software's management uses these non-GAAP measures to compare the Company's performance to that of prior periods for trend analyses, for purposes of determining executive and senior management incentive compensation and for budgeting and planning purposes. These measures are used in financial reports prepared for management and in quarterly financial reports presented to the Company's board of directors. The Company believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing the Company's financial measures with other software companies, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors. Management of the Company does not consider these non-GAAP measures in isolation or as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The principal limitation of these non-GAAP financial measures is that they exclude significant expenses and income that are required by GAAP to be recorded in the Company's financial statements. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgment by management about which expenses and income are excluded or included in determining these non-GAAP financial measures. In order to compensate for these limitations, management presents non-GAAP financial measures together with GAAP results. Magic Software urges investors to review the reconciliation of its non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures, which it includes in press releases announcing quarterly financial results, including this press release, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate the Company's business. Non-GAAP measures used in this press release are included in the financial tables of this release. These non-GAAP measures exclude the following items: Amortization of purchased intangible assets and other related costs;   In-process research and development capitalization and amortization;   Cost of share-based payment;   Costs related to acquisition of new businesses;   The related tax, non-controlling interests' effects of the above items;   Change in valuation of contingent consideration related to acquisitions;   Change in deferred tax assets on carry forward tax losses. Reconciliation of the most comparable GAAP financial measures to the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are included in the financial tables of this release. About Magic Software Enterprises Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: MGIC) is a global provider of end-to-end integration and application development platforms solutions and IT consulting services. For more information, visit www.magicsoftware.com. Forward Looking Statements Some of the statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "will," "look forward", "expect," "believe," "guidance" and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements (although not all forward-looking statements include such words). These forward-looking statements, which may include, without limitation, projections regarding our future performance and financial condition, are made based on management's current views and assumptions with respect to future events. Any forward-looking statement is not a guarantee of future performance and actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statement. These statements speak only as of the date they were made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. We operate in a changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all risks that may affect us. For more information regarding these risks and uncertainties as well as certain additional risks that we face, you should refer to the Risk Factors detailed in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, which filed on May 13, 2024, and subsequent reports and filings made from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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. Press Contact: Ronen Platkevitz Magic Software Enterprises                 MAGIC SOFTWARE ENTERPRISES LTD. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME U.S. Dollars in thousands (except per share data)                   Three months ended   Six months ended   June 30,   June 30,   2024   2023   2024   2023   Unaudited   Unaudited Revenues $ 136,250   $ 137,583   $ 266,970   $ 280,023 Cost of Revenues   97,407     97,278     191,428     200,833 Gross profit   38,843     40,305     75,542     79,190 Research and development, net   2,847     2,425     5,640     4,964 Selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses   20,835     22,431     40,009     43,595 Increase (decrease) in valuation of contingent consideration related to acquisitions   121     -     427     (165) Total operating expenses