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 [email protected] 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, 2025 December 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 stock Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Retained earnings Total Non-controlling interests Total 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 stock Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Retained earnings Total Non-controlling interests Total 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      See Non-IFRS measures.