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Constellation Software Inc. Announces Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2025 and Declares Quarterly Dividend

TORONTO, March 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) (“Constellation” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 and declared a $1.00 per share dividend payable on April 15, 2026 to all common shareholders of record at close of business on March 27, 2026. This dividend has been designated as an eligible dividend for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada). Please note that all dollar amounts referred to in this press release are in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise stated.

The following press release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s annual Consolidated Financial Statements, prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards (“IFRS”) and our annual Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2025, which can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com and on the Company’s website www.csisoftware.com. Additional information about the Company is also available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.

Q4 2025 Headlines:

  • Revenue grew 18% (6% organic growth, 2% after adjusting for changes in foreign exchange rates) to $3,177 million compared to $2,703 million in Q4 2024.
  • Net income attributable to common shareholders decreased 61% to $110 million ($5.19 on a diluted per share basis) from $285 million ($13.44 on a diluted per share basis) in Q4 2024.
  • A number of acquisitions were completed for aggregate cash consideration of $472 million (which includes acquired cash). Deferred payments associated with these acquisitions have an estimated value of $99 million resulting in total consideration of $571 million. Other net investments of $321 million were completed, including the Company’s net investment in Asseco Poland S.A.
  • Cash flows from operations (“CFO”) was $788 million, an increase of 16%, or $110 million, compared to $678 million for the comparable period in 2024.
  • Free cash flow available to shareholders1 (“FCFA2S”) was $423 million, a decrease of 12%, or $59 million compared to $482 million for the comparable period in 2024.
  • Subsequent to December 31, 2025, the Company completed or has open commitments to acquire a number of businesses for aggregate cash consideration of $707 million on closing plus total estimated deferred payments of $95 million for total consideration of $802 million.

2025 Headlines:

  • Revenue grew 15% (4% organic growth, 3% after adjusting for changes in foreign exchange rates) to $11,623 million compared to $10,066 million in 2024.
  • Net income attributable to common shareholders decreased 30% to $512 million ($24.15 on a diluted per share basis) from $731 million ($34.48 on a diluted per share basis) in 2024.
  • A number of acquisitions were completed for total consideration of $1,579 million including holdbacks and contingent consideration. Other net investments of $530 million were completed, including the Company’s net investments in Asseco Poland S.A.
  • Cash flows from operations (“CFO”) was $2,732 million, an increase of 24%, or $536 million, compared to $2,196 million for the comparable period in 2024.
  • Free cash flow available to shareholders (“FCFA2S”) was $1,683 million, an increase of 14%, or $210 million, compared to $1,472 million for the comparable period in 2024.

Total revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 was $3,177 million, an increase of 18%, or $474 million, compared to $2,703 million for the comparable period in 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2025 total revenues were $11,623 million, an increase of 15%, or $1,557 million, compared to $10,066 million for the comparable period in 2024. The increase for both the three and twelve month periods compared to the same periods in the prior year is primarily attributable to growth from acquisitions as the Company experienced organic growth of 6% and 4% respectively, 2% and 3% after adjusting for the impact of changes in the valuation of the US dollar against most major currencies in which the Company transacts business. Organic growth is not a standardized financial measure and might not be comparable to measures disclosed by other issuers.

Net income attributable to common shareholders of CSI for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 was $110 million compared to $285 million for the same period in 2024. On a per share basis this translated into a net income per diluted share of $5.19 in the quarter ended December 31, 2025 compared to net income per diluted share of $13.44 for the same period in 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2025, net income attributable to common shareholders of CSI was $512 million or $24.15 per diluted share compared to $731 million or $34.48 per diluted share for the same period in 2024. The increase in the fair value of Topicus’ investment in the equity securities of Asseco increases the value of the IRGA / TSS membership liability. The fair value is determined by Asseco’s share price at the end of each reporting period. The liability increase and related expense for the three and twelve month periods relating to the increased share price of Asseco was $155 million and $225 million respectively. Subsequent to September 25, 2025 the Company has accounted for the investment in Asseco under the equity method which does not require the Company to record the asset at fair value at the end of each reporting period under IFRS.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, CFO increased $110 million to $788 million compared to $678 million for the same period in 2024 representing an increase of 16%. For the year ended December 31, 2025, CFO increased $536 million to $2,732 million compared to $2,196 million during the same period in 2024, representing an increase of 24%.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, FCFA2S decreased $59 million to $423 million compared to $482 million for the same period in 2024 representing an decrease of 12%. For the year ended December 31, 2025, FCFA2S increased $210 million to $1,683 million compared to $1,472 million for the same period in 2024 representing an increase of 14%. The IRGA / TSS membership liability revaluation charge relating to the investment in equity securities of Sygnity and Asseco was $144 million and $252 million for the three and twelve month periods respectively. The fair value of these investments for purposes of calculating the revaluation charge is determined by their respective share prices at the end of each reporting period.

Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements herein may be “forward looking” statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Constellation or the industry to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to vary significantly from the results discussed in the forward looking statements. These forward looking statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events and operating performance and are made as of the date hereof and Constellation assumes no obligation, except as required by law, to update any forward looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances.

Non-IFRS Measures
Free cash flow available to shareholders ‘‘FCFA2S’’ refers to net cash flows from operating activities less interest paid on lease obligations, interest paid on debt, debt transaction costs, payments of lease obligations, the IRGA / TSS membership liability revaluation charge, and property and equipment purchased, and includes interest and dividends received, and the proceeds from sale of interest rate caps. The portion of this amount applicable to non-controlling interests is then deducted. We believe that FCFA2S is useful supplemental information as it provides an indication of the uncommitted cash flow that is available to shareholders if we do not make any acquisitions, or investments, and do not repay any debts. While we could use the FCFA2S to pay dividends or repurchase shares, our objective is to invest all of our FCFA2S in acquisitions which meet our hurdle rate.

FCFA2S is not a recognized measure under IFRS and, accordingly, readers are cautioned that FCFA2S should not be construed as an alternative to net cash flows from operating activities.

The following table reconciles FCFA2S to net cash flows from operating activities:

   Three months ended December 31,   Year ended December 31,  
   2025 2024    2025 2024   
  ($ in millions) ($ in millions) 
            
Net cash flows from operating activities  788 678    2,732 2,196   
Adjusted for:           
Interest paid on lease obligations  (4)(4)   (16)(14)  
Interest paid on debt  (43)(37)   (196)(178)  
Debt transaction costs  (4)(3)   (13)(16)  
Payments of lease obligations  (34)(29)   (131)(118)  
IRGA / TSS membership liability revaluation charge  (204)(61)   (440)(183)  
Property and equipment purchased  (20)(25)   (68)(67)  
Interest and dividends received  12 9    56 33   
            
   490 527    1,926 1,653   
Less amount attributable to           
Non-controlling interests  (67)(45)   (243)(180)  
            
Free cash flow available to shareholders  423 482    1,683 1,472   
            
Due to rounding, certain totals may not foot.           
            

About Constellation Software Inc.

Constellation’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “CSU”. Constellation acquires, manages and builds vertical market software businesses.

For further information:

Jamal Baksh
Chief Financial Officer
(416) 861-9677
info@csisoftware.com
www.csisoftware.com

SOURCE: CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.

CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC. 
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position    
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
          
        December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
          
Assets       
          
Current assets:       
 Cash and cash equivalents   $3,089$1,980 
 Accounts receivable     1,470 1,291 
 Unbilled revenue     450 369 
 Inventories      68 56 
 Other assets     727 596 
         5,803 4,291 
          
Non-current assets:      
 Property and equipment    241 222 
 Right of use assets     384 329 
 Deferred income taxes    355 222 
 Investments accounted for using the equity method 655 13 
 Other assets     345 316 
 Intangible assets 8,388 7,455 
         10,368 8,557 
          
Total assets     $16,171$12,848 
          
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity   
          
Current liabilities:      
 Debt with recourse to Constellation Software Inc.$$ 
 Liability of CSI under the IRGA    775 303 
 Debt without recourse to Constellation Software Inc. 591 319 
 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   1,941 1,591 
 Dividends payable     21 21 
 Deferred revenue     2,214 1,966 
 Provisions      17 22 
 Acquisition holdback payables    224 215 
 Lease obligations     141 115 
 Income taxes payable    150 110 
         6,074 4,661 
          
Non-current liabilities:      
 Debt with recourse to Constellation Software Inc. 1,489 1,466 
 Liability of CSI under the IRGA    458 389 
 Debt without recourse to Constellation Software Inc. 2,051 1,689 
 Deferred income taxes    890 671 
 Acquisition holdback payables    208 133 
 Lease obligations     282 252 
 Other liabilities     451 298 
         5,830 4,899 
          
Total liabilities      11,904 9,560 
          
          
Shareholders’ equity:      
 Capital stock     99 99 
 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 130 (224)
 Retained earnings     3,347 2,919 
 Non-controlling interests    692 493 
         4,267 3,288 
          
          
          
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $16,171$12,848 
          
CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.     
Consolidated Statements of Income (loss)     
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.) 
           
       Year ended December 31, 
        2025   2024  
           
           
Revenue        
License    $415  $393  
Professional services    2,126   1,975  
Hardware and other    382   302  
Maintenance and other recurring  8,700   7,396  
        11,623   10,066  
           
Expenses        
Staff     5,924   5,322  
Hardware     217   169  
Third party license, maintenance and professional services  1,114   960  
Occupancy     71   64  
Travel, telecommunications, supplies, software and equipment  587   502  
Professional fees    219   178  
Other, net     215   182  
Depreciation     201   182  
Amortization of intangible assets  1,182   1,044  
        9,728   8,602  
           
           
Foreign exchange loss (gain)   154   (26) 
IRGA/TSS Membership liability revaluation charge  440   183  
Finance and other expense (income)  (228)  (60) 
Bargain purchase gain    (10)  (10) 
Impairment of intangible and other non-financial assets  43   28  
Redeemable preferred securities expense (income)     58  
Revaluation of investment accounted for using the equity method to cost  260     
Finance costs     297   280  
        955   452  
           
Income (loss) before income taxes  939   1,011  
           
Current income tax expense (recovery)  606   525  
Deferred income tax expense (recovery)  (252)  (281) 
Income tax expense (recovery)  353   244  
           
Net income (loss)    586   767  
           
Net income (loss) attributable to:     
Common shareholders of Constellation Software Inc.  512   731  
Non-controlling interests    74   37  
Net income (loss)    586   767  
           
Earnings per common share of Constellation Software Inc.     
Basic and diluted    $24.15  $34.48  
           
CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.     
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (loss)     
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.) 
           
       Year ended December 31, 
        2025  2024  
           
Net income (loss)   $586 $767  
           
Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to net income (loss):     
           
Foreign currency translation differences from foreign operations and other, net of tax  271  (135) 
           
Items that will not be reclassified to net income (loss):     
           
Changes in the fair value of equity investments at FVOCI  209    
           
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax  481  (135) 
           
Total comprehensive income (loss) $1,067 $633  
           
Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:     
Common shareholders of Constellation Software Inc.  353  (119) 
Non-controlling interests    127  (16) 
Total other comprehensive income (loss)  $481 $(135) 
           
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:     
Common shareholders of Constellation Software Inc.  865  612  
Non-controlling interests    202  21  
Total comprehensive income (loss)  $1,067 $633  
CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.      
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity    
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
         
Year ended December 31, 2025      
   Equity Attributable to Common Shareholders of CSI  
   Capital stockAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss)Retained earningsTotalNon-controlling interestsTotal equity
         
Balance at January 1, 2025$99$(224)$2,919 $2,795 $493 $3,288 
         
Total comprehensive income (loss):      
         
Net income (loss)    512  512  74  586 
         
Other comprehensive income (loss)      
         
Foreign currency translation differences from      
 foreign operations and other, net of tax and      
 changes in the fair value of equity investments at FVOCI  353    353  127  481 
         
       
Total other comprehensive income (loss)  353    353  127  481 
         
Total comprehensive income (loss)  353  512  865  202  1,067 
         
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity      
         
Other movements in non-controlling interests  0  0  0  (1) (0)
         
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests        (3) (3)
         
Dividends to shareholders of the Company    (85) (85)   (85)
         
Balance at December 31, 2025$99$130 $3,347 $3,576 $692 $4,267 
         
CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.       
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity     
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.) 
          
Year ended December 31, 2024       
          
   Equity Attributable to Common Shareholders of CSI   
   Capital stockAccumulated other comprehensive income (loss)Retained earningsTotalNon-controlling interestsTotal equity 
          
Balance at January 1, 2024$99$(99)$1,876 $1,877 $85 $1,961  
          
Total comprehensive income (loss):       
          
Net income (loss)    731  731  37  767  
          
Other comprehensive income (loss)       
          
Foreign currency translation differences from       
 foreign operations and other, net of tax  (119)   (119) (16) (135) 
          
Total other comprehensive income (loss)  (119)   (119) (16) (135) 
          
Total comprehensive income (loss)  (119) 731  612  21  633  
          
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity       
          
Non-controlling interests arising from business combinations        (0) (0) 
          
Conversion of Lumine Special Shares to subordinate voting shares of Lumine and settlement of accrued dividend on Lumine Special Shares through the issuance of subordinate voting shares of Lumine        872  872  
          
Conversion of Lumine Preferred Shares to subordinate voting shares of Lumine and settlement of accrued dividend on Lumine Preferred Shares through the issuance of subordinate voting shares of Lumine  (6) 400  394  (394)   
          
Other movements in non-controlling interests    (2) (2) (2) (4) 
          
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests        (89) (89) 
          
Dividends to shareholders of the Company    (85) (85)   (85) 
          
Balance at December 31, 2024$99$(224)$2,919 $2,795 $493 $3,288  
          
CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.      
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows     
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.) 
            
        Year ended December 31, 
         2025   2024  
            
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities:     
 Net income (loss)    586   767  
 Adjustments for:       
  Depreciation    201   182  
  Amortization of intangible assets  1,182   1,044  
  IRGA/TSS Membership liability revaluation charge  440   183  
  Finance and other expense (income)  (228)  (60) 
  Bargain purchase (gain)  (10)  (10) 
  Impairment of intangible and other non-financial assets   43   28  
  Redeemable preferred securities expense (income)      58  
  Revaluation of investment accounted for using the equity method to cost  260     
  Finance costs    297   280  
  Income tax expense (recovery)  353   244  
  Foreign exchange loss (gain)  154   (26) 
  Depreciation of third party costs   17   12  
 Change in non-cash operating assets and liabilities     
  exclusive of effects of business combinations  (6)  (45) 
 Income taxes paid  (556)  (460) 
 Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities  2,732   2,196  
            
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities:     
 Interest paid on lease obligations   (16)  (14) 
 Interest paid on debt   (196)  (178) 
 Increase (decrease) in CSI facility      (578) 
 Increase (decrease) in Topicus revolving credit debt facility without recourse to CSI  130   73  
 Proceeds from issuance of Senior Notes     1,000  
 Proceeds from issuance of debt facilities without recourse to CSI  686   381  
 Repayments of debt facilities without recourse to CSI  (246)  (149) 
 Other financing activities  28   (25) 
 Dividends paid to non-controlling interests  (3)  (89) 
 Debt transaction costs  (13)  (16) 
 Payments of lease obligations, net of sublease receipts   (131)  (118) 
 Distribution to the Joday Group      (64) 
 Principal repayments to the Joday Group pursuant to the Call Notice      (22) 
 Dividends paid to common shareholders of the Company  (85)  (85) 
 Net cash flows from (used in) in financing activities  156   114  
            
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities:     
 Acquisition of businesses  (1,227)  (1,347) 
 Cash obtained with acquired businesses   173   164  
 Post-acquisition settlement payments, net of receipts  (286)  (336) 
 Purchases of investments and other assets   (580)  (8) 
 Proceeds from sales of other investments and other assets   50   7  
 Decrease (increase) in restricted cash   1   (14) 
 Interest, dividends and other proceeds received  56   33  
 Property and equipment purchased  (68)  (67) 
 Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities  (1,881)  (1,567) 
            
Effect of foreign currency on     
 cash  102   (48) 
            
Increase (decrease) in cash  1,109   696  
            
Cash, beginning of period $1,980  $1,284  
            
Cash, end of period $3,089  $1,980  

  1.  See Non-IFRS measures.

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