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

constellation-software-inc.-announces-results-for-the-fourth-quarter-and-year-ended-december-31,-2025-and-declares-quarterly-dividend
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, 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    

  1.  See Non-IFRS measures.