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Constellation Software Inc. Announces Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2026 and Declares Quarterly Dividend

TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) (“Constellation” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 and declared a $1.00 per share dividend payable on October 9, 2026 to all common shareholders of record at close of business on September 18, 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 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and the accompanying notes, our Management Discussion and Analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and with our annual Consolidated Financial Statements, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting 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.

Q2 2026 and Subsequent Headlines:

  • Revenue grew 17% (3% organic growth, 1% after adjusting for changes in foreign exchange rates) to $3,335 million compared to $2,844 million in Q2 2025.  
  • Net income attributable to common shareholders increased 386% to $274 million ($12.93 on a diluted per share basis) from $56 million ($2.66 on a diluted per share basis) in Q2 2025. Excluding the impacts of foreign exchange and the IRGA liability revaluation the increase was 8%.
  • A number of acquisitions were completed for aggregate cash consideration of $732 million (which includes acquired cash). Deferred payments associated with these acquisitions have an estimated value of $160 million resulting in total consideration of $893 million.
  • Cash flows from operations (“CFO”) were $477 million, an increase of 10%, or $44 million, compared to $433 million for the comparable period in 2025.
  • Free cash flow available to shareholders1 (“FCFA2S”) increased $125 million to $345 million compared to $220 million for the same period in 2025 representing an increase of 57%.
  • Subsequent to June 30, 2026, the Company completed or has open commitments to acquire a number of businesses for aggregate cash consideration of $669 million on closing plus total estimated deferred payments of $149 million for total consideration of $818 million.

Total revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 was $3,335 million, an increase of 17%, or $491 million, compared to $2,844 million for the comparable period in 2025. For the first six months of 2026 total revenues were $6,516 million, an increase of 19%, or $1,018 million, compared to $5,498 million for the comparable period in 2025. The increase for both the three and six 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 3% and 4% respectively, 1% for both periods 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 June 30, 2026 was $274 million compared to $56 million for the same period in 2025. On a per share basis this translated into a net income per diluted share of $12.93 in the quarter ended June 30, 2026 compared to net income per diluted share of $2.66 for the same period in 2025. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, net income attributable to common shareholders of CSI was $641 million or $30.25 per diluted share compared to $192 million or $9.07 per diluted share for the same period in 2025.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, CFO increased $44 million to $477 million compared to $433 million for the same period in 2025 representing an increase of 10%. For the first six months of 2026, CFO increased $115 million to $1,374 million compared to $1,260 million during the same period in 2025, representing an increase of 9%.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, FCFA2S increased $125 million to $345 million compared to $220 million for the same period in 2025 representing an increase of 57%. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, FCFA2S increased $348 million to $1,078 million compared to $730 million for the same period in 2025 representing an increase of 48%.  

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 June 30,       Six months ended June 30,    
      2026
2025
      2026
2025
   
    ($ in millions)   ($ in millions)  
                       
Net cash flows from operating activities     477   433         1,374   1,260      
Adjusted for:                      
Interest paid on lease obligations     (5 ) (4 )       (9 ) (8 )    
Interest paid on debt     (43 ) (32 )       (104 ) (94 )    
Debt transaction costs     (4 ) (4 )       (5 ) (4 )    
Payments of lease obligations     (38 ) (33 )       (76 ) (63 )    
IRGA / TSS membership liability revaluation charge     (64 ) (126 )       13   (220 )    
Property and equipment purchased     (22 ) (16 )       (40 ) (31 )    
Interest and dividends received     80   20         92   32      
                       
      383   239         1,246   871      
Less amount attributable to                      
Non-controlling interests     (38 ) (19 )       (168 ) (140 )    
                       
Free cash flow available to shareholders     345   220         1,078   730      
                       
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.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
         
Unaudited        
  June 30, 2026   December 31, 2025  
         
Assets        
         
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,886   $ 3,089  
Accounts receivable   1,613     1,465  
Unbilled revenue   498     452  
Inventories   77     66  
Other assets   850     727  
    5,925     5,798  
         
Non-current assets:        
Property and equipment   242     240  
Right of use assets   388     384  
Deferred income taxes   438     355  
Investments in associates   626     655  
Other assets   473     345  
Intangible assets   9,522     8,392  
    11,690     10,373  
         
Total assets $ 17,615   $ 16,171  
         
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity        
         
Current liabilities:        
Debt with recourse to Constellation Software Inc. $ -   $ -  
Liability of CSI under the IRGA   678     775  
Debt without recourse to Constellation Software Inc.   658     591  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   1,889     1,941  
Dividends payable   21     21  
Deferred revenue   2,654     2,219  
Provisions   25     17  
Acquisition holdback payables   310     216  
Lease obligations   150     143  
Income taxes payable   174     150  
    6,559     6,073  
         
Non-current liabilities:        
Debt with recourse to Constellation Software Inc.   1,472     1,489  
Liability of CSI under the IRGA   508     458  
Debt without recourse to Constellation Software Inc.   2,066     2,051  
Deferred income taxes   1,024     886  
Acquisition holdback payables   243     208  
Lease obligations   295     280  
Other liabilities   573     457  
    6,182     5,830  
         
Total liabilities   12,741     11,904  
         
         
Shareholders' equity:        
Capital stock   99     99  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   87     130  
Retained earnings   3,945     3,347  
Non-controlling interests   744     692  
    4,875     4,267  
         
         
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 17,615   $ 16,171  
         


CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Income (loss)
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
               
             
Unaudited              
  Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30,
  2026
  2025
  2026
  2025
               
               
Revenue              
License $ 92     $ 87     $ 183     $ 183  
Professional services   573       532       1,119       1,019  
Hardware and other   116       80       216       155  
Maintenance and other recurring   2,554       2,144       4,998       4,141  
    3,335       2,844       6,516       5,498  
               
Expenses              
Staff   1,696       1,457       3,383       2,869  
Hardware   66       43       123       83  
Third party license, maintenance and professional services   331       268       643       522  
Travel, telecommunications, supplies, software and equipment   181       144       340       275  
Professional fees   69       55       133       102  
Other, net   97       73       184       143  
Depreciation   56       50       111       96  
Amortization of intangible assets   348       286       673       558  
    2,844       2,375       5,589       4,647  
               
               
Foreign exchange loss (gain)   (14 )     118       (58 )     150  
IRGA/TSS Membership liability revaluation charge   64       126       (13 )     220  
Finance and other expense (income)   (45 )     (28 )     (61 )     (108 )
Share in net (income) loss of equity investee   (11 )     (0 )     (22 )     (0 )
Bargain purchase gain   (11 )     (5 )     (11 )     (5 )
Impairment of intangible and other non-financial assets   9       9       16       11  
Finance costs   83       71       164       142  
    74       290       16       409  
               
Income (loss) before income taxes   417       179       910       441  
               
Current income tax expense (recovery)   164       155       335       292  
Deferred income tax expense (recovery)   (50 )     (60 )     (128 )     (109 )
Income tax expense (recovery)   114       95       207       183  
               
Net income (loss)   303       85       703       258  
               
Net income (loss) attributable to:              
Common shareholders of Constellation Software Inc.   274       56       641       192  
Non-controlling interests   29       28       62       66  
Net income (loss)   303       85       703       258  
               
Earnings per common share of Constellation Software Inc.              
Basic and diluted $ 12.93     $ 2.66     $ 30.25     $ 9.07  
               


CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Income (loss)
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
                   
                 
Unaudited                  
  Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30,
  2026
  2025   2026
  2025
                   
Net income (loss) $ 303     $ 85     $ 703     $ 258  
                   
Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to net income (loss):                  
                   
Foreign currency translation differences from foreign operations and other, net of tax   (15 )     185       (52 )     264  
                   
Items that will not be reclassified to net income (loss):                  
                   
Changes in the fair value of equity investments at FVOCI   -       95       -       215  
                   
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax   (15 )     280       (52 )     479  
                   
Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 288     $ 364     $ 651     $ 737  
                   
Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:                  
Common shareholders of Constellation Software Inc.   (11 )     213       (42 )     353  
Non-controlling interests   (4 )     66       (10 )     126  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) $ (15 )   $ 280     $ (52 )   $ 479  
                   
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:                  
Common shareholders of Constellation Software Inc.   264       270       599       545  
Non-controlling interests   24       95       52       192  
Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 288     $ 364     $ 651     $ 737  
                               


CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
               
Unaudited              
Six months ended June 30, 2026              
  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, 2026 $ 99   $ 130   $ 3,347   $ 3,576   $ 692   $ 4,267  
               
Total comprehensive income (loss):              
               
Net income (loss)   -     -     641     641     62     703  
               
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   -     (42 )   -     (42 )   (10 )   (52 )
               
               
Total other comprehensive income (loss)   -     (42 )   -     (42 )   (10 )   (52 )
               
Total comprehensive income (loss)   -     (42 )   641     599     52     651  
               
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity              
               
Other movements in non-controlling interests   -     -     (1 )   (1 )   (0 )   (1 )
               
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests   -     -     -     -     -     -  
               
Dividends to shareholders of the Company   -     -     (42 )   (42 )   -     (42 )
               
Balance at June 30, 2026 $ 99   $ 87   $ 3,945   $ 4,131   $ 744   $ 4,875  
               


CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
               
Unaudited              
Six months ended June 30, 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)   -     -     192     192     66     258  
               
Other comprehensive income (loss)              
               
Foreign currency translation differences from foreign operations and other, net of tax   -     353     -     353     126     479  
               
Total other comprehensive income (loss)   -     353     -     353     126     479  
               
Total comprehensive income (loss)   -     353     192     545     192     737  
               
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity              
               
Other movements in non-controlling interests   -     -     (1 )   (1 )   1     (0 )
               
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests   -     -     -     -     (0 )   (0 )
               
Dividends to shareholders of the Company       -     (42 )   (42 )   -     (42 )
               
Balance at June 30, 2025 $ 99   $ 129   $ 3,068   $ 3,296   $ 686   $ 3,982  
               


CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
               
               
Unaudited              
  Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30,
  2026
  2025
  2026
  2025
               
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities:              
Net income (loss)   303       85       703       258  
Adjustments for:              
Depreciation   56       50       111       96  
Amortization of intangible assets   348       286       673       558  
IRGA/TSS Membership liability revaluation charge   64       126       (13 )     220  
Finance and other expense (income)   (45 )     (28 )     (61 )     (108 )
Share in net (income) loss of equity investee   (11 )     (0 )     (22 )     (0 )
Bargain purchase (gain)   (11 )     (5 )     (11 )     (5 )
Impairment of intangible and other non-financial assets   9       9       16       11  
Finance costs   83       71       164       142  
Income tax expense (recovery)   114       95       207       183  
Foreign exchange loss (gain)   (14 )     118       (58 )     150  
Depreciation of third party costs   4       4       8       9  
Change in non-cash operating assets and liabilities exclusive of effects of business combinations   (203 )     (185 )     (18 )     46  
Transaction costs associated with equity securities classified as FVOCI   -       -       -       (2 )
Income taxes paid   (218 )     (192 )     (325 )     (299 )
Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities   477       433       1,374       1,260  
               
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities:              
Interest paid on lease obligations   (5 )     (4 )     (9 )     (8 )
Interest paid on debt   (43 )     (32 )     (104 )     (94 )
Increase (decrease) in Topicus revolving credit debt facility without recourse to CSI   24       (135 )     (262 )     (104 )
Proceeds from issuance of debt facilities without recourse to CSI   354       341       598       368  
Repayments of debt facilities without recourse to CSI   (156 )     (69 )     (228 )     (99 )
Other financing activities   (12 )     1       (8 )     (0 )
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests   -       -       -       (0 )
Debt transaction costs   (4 )     (4 )     (5 )     (4 )
Payments of lease obligations, net of sublease receipts   (38 )     (33 )     (76 )     (63 )
Dividends paid to common shareholders of the Company   (21 )     (21 )     (42 )     (42 )
Net cash flows from (used in) in financing activities   100       43       (137 )     (48 )
               
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities:              
Acquisition of businesses   (732 )     (380 )     (1,429 )     (474 )
Cash obtained with acquired businesses   79       45       156       56  
Post-acquisition settlement payments, net of receipts   (94 )     (114 )     (163 )     (130 )
Purchases of investments and other assets   (15 )     (14 )     (47 )     (189 )
Proceeds from sales of other investments and other assets   0       15       0       15  
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash   (0 )     (3 )     1       5  
Interest, dividends and other proceeds received   80       20       92       32  
Property and equipment purchased   (22 )     (16 )     (40 )     (31 )
Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities   (703 )     (446 )     (1,429 )     (717 )
               
Effect of foreign currency on cash and cash equivalents   1       68       (11 )     101  
               
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   (124 )     98       (202 )     596  
               
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period $ 3,010     $ 2,477     $ 3,089     $ 1,980  
               
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 2,886     $ 2,575     $ 2,886     $ 2,575  
               

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