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Topicus.com Inc. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2025
Aug 1, 2025
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TOPICUS.COM INC.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (“MD&A”)
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2025, which we prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IFRS). Certain information included herein is forward looking and based upon assumptions and anticipated results that are subject to uncertainties. Should one or more of these uncertainties materialize or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from those expected. See “Forward Looking Statements” and “Risks and Uncertainties”.
Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts are expressed in Euros. All references to “€” are to Euros. Due to rounding, certain totals and subtotals may not foot and certain percentages may not reconcile.
Additional information about Topicus.com Inc. (the “Company” or “Topicus”) is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this report may contain “forward looking” statements that involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company or industry to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forwardlooking statements. Words such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “believe”, “plan”, “intend”, “should”, “anticipate” and other similar terminology are intended to identify forward looking statements. These statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events and operating performance as of the date of this MD&A, August 1, 2025. 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, including, but not limited to, the factors discussed under “Risks and Uncertainties”. Although the forward looking statements contained in this MD&A are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward looking statements. These forward looking statements are made as of the date of this MD&A and the Company assumes no obligation, except as required by law, to update any forward looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances. This report should be viewed in conjunction with the Company’s other publicly available filings, copies of which can be obtained electronically on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Non-IFRS Measures
This MD&A includes certain measures which have not been prepared in accordance with IFRS such as Free cash flow available to shareholders.
Free cash flow available to shareholders ‘‘FCFA2S’’ refers to net cash flows from operating activities less interest paid on lease obligations, interest paid on other facilities, credit facility transaction costs, repayments of lease obligations, 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.
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FCFA2S is not a recognized measure under IFRS and may not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other issuers. Accordingly, readers are cautioned that FCFA2S should not be construed as an alternative to net cash flows from operating activities. See ‘‘Results of Operations - Free cash flow available to shareholders” for a reconciliation of FCFA2S to net cash flows from operating activities.
Overview
We acquire, manage and build vertical market software (“VMS”) businesses, primarily located in Europe. Generally, these businesses provide mission critical software solutions that address the specific needs of our customers in particular vertical markets. Our focus on acquiring businesses with growth potential, managing them well and then building them, has allowed us to generate significant cash flows and revenue growth during the past several years.
Our revenue consists primarily of software license fees, maintenance and other recurring fees, professional service fees and hardware sales. Software license revenue is comprised of license fees charged for the use of our software products generally licensed under multiple-year or perpetual arrangements. Maintenance and other recurring revenue primarily consists of fees charged for customer support on our software products post-delivery and also includes, to a lesser extent, recurring fees derived from software as a service, subscriptions, combined software/support contracts, transaction-related revenues, and hosted products. Maintenance and other recurring fee arrangements generally include rights to certain product updates “when and if available”. Professional service revenue consists of fees charged for implementation and integration services, customized programming, product training and consulting. Hardware sales include the resale of third party hardware that forms part of our customer solutions, as well as sales of customized hardware assembled internally. Our customers typically purchase a combination of software, maintenance, professional services and hardware, although the type, mix and quantity of each vary by customer and by product.
Expenses consist primarily of staff costs, the cost of hardware, third party licenses, maintenance and professional services to fulfill our customer arrangements, travel and occupancy costs, depreciation and other general operating expenses.
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Results of Operations
(In millions of euros, except percentages and per share amounts)
| Three mon June |
ths ended 30, |
Period- Period C |
Over- hange |
Six month June |
s ended 30, |
Period-Ove Chan |
r-Period ge |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | € | % | 2025 | 2024 | € | % | |
| Revenue | 372.0 | 311.2 | 60.8 | 20% | 727.6 | 617.8 | 109.9 | 18% |
| Expenses | 283.9 | 238.0 | 45.9 | 19% | 554.5 | 471.2 | 83.3 | 18% |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 39.3 | 33.4 | 5.9 | 18% | 76.1 | 65.1 | 11.1 | 17% |
| Impairment of intangible and other non-financial assets | - | 0.0 | (0.0) | -100% | - | 0.6 | (0.6) | -100% |
| Bargain purchase (gain) | (0.2) | - | (0.2) | NM | (0.2) | (0.3) | 0.2 | -52% |
| Finance and other (income) expenses | (9.2) | (0.4) | (8.9) | NM | (14.5) | (0.8) | (13.7) | NM |
| (Increase) decrease in the fair value of equity securities | - | - | - | NM | (32.8) | - | (32.8) | NM |
| Finance costs | 6.6 | 6.8 | (0.2) | -3% | 12.8 | 12.3 | 0.5 | 4% |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 51.7 | 33.4 | 18.3 | 55% | 131.7 | 69.7 | 61.9 | 89% |
| Income tax expense (recovery) | ||||||||
| Current income tax expense (recovery) | 18.7 | 13.4 | 5.3 | 39% | 37.5 | 28.5 | 9.0 | 31% |
| Deferred income tax expense (recovery) | (8.5) | (7.0) | (1.5) | 21% | (17.4) | (14.0) | (3.4) | 24% |
| Income tax expense (recovery) | 10.2 | 6.4 | 3.8 | 59% | 20.1 | 14.5 | 5.6 | 39% |
| Net income (loss)(Note 1) | 41.5 | 26.9 | 14.5 | 54% | 111.6 | 55.2 | 56.4 | 102% |
| Equity holders of Topicus | 25.9 | 17.0 | 8.8 | 52% | 70.7 | 35.1 | 35.6 | 101% |
| Non-controlling interests | 15.6 | 9.9 | 5.7 | 58% | 40.9 | 20.1 | 20.8 | 103% |
| Net cash flows from operating activities | (14.9) | 8.8 | (23.8) | NM | 256.5 | 236.3 | 20.2 | 9% |
| Free cash flow available to shareholders | (16.7) | (3.8) | (12.9) | 337% | 145.0 | 130.1 | 14.9 | 11% |
| Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||||||
| Basic | 83.1 | 82.9 | 83.1 | 82.5 | ||||
| Diluted | 129.8 | 129.8 | 129.8 | 129.8 | ||||
| Net income (loss) per share | ||||||||
| Basic | 0.31 € |
0.21 € |
0.11 € |
52% | 0.85 € |
0.43 € |
0.43 € |
100% |
| Diluted | 0.31 € |
0.21 € |
0.11 € |
52% | 0.85 € |
0.43 € |
0.43 € |
100% |
| Net cash flows from operating activities per share | ||||||||
| Basic | 0.18 -€ |
0.11 € |
0.29 -€ |
NM | 3.09 € |
2.86 € |
0.22 € |
8% |
| Diluted | 0.18 -€ |
0.07 € |
0.25 -€ |
NM | 1.98 € |
1.82 € |
0.16 € |
9% |
| Free cash flow available to shareholders per share | ||||||||
| Basic | 0.20 -€ |
0.05 -€ |
0.15 -€ |
337% | 1.75 € |
1.58 € |
0.17 € |
11% |
| Diluted | 0.20 -€ |
0.05 -€ |
0.15 -€ |
337% | 1.75 € |
1.58 € |
0.17 € |
11% |
NM - Not meaningful
Due to rounding, certain totals may not foot and certain percentages may not reconcile.
Diluted Free cash flow available to shareholders per share is calculated before deducting the amount attributable to non-controlling interests.
Note 1: The Company made an adjustment to the financial information for the three months ending March 31, 2025. This resulted in an increase in finance and other income of €32.8 million, an increase in current income tax expense of €1.4 million and an increase in net income of €31.4 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The Company w ill recast the comparative interim period in its future filings in 2026. See Note 5 to the Company's Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 for additional information.
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Comparison of the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
Revenue:
Total revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 was €372.0 million, an increase of 20%, or €60.8 million, compared to €311.2 million for the comparable period in 2024. For the first six months of 2025 total revenues were €727.6 million, an increase of 18%, or €109.9 million, compared to €617.8 million for the comparable period in 2024. 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 5% and 4% respectively. For acquired companies, organic growth is calculated as the difference between actual revenues achieved by each company in the financial period following acquisition compared to the estimated revenues they achieved in the corresponding financial period preceding the date of acquisition by the Company. Organic growth is not a standardized financial measure and might not be comparable to measures disclosed by other issuers.
The following table displays the breakdown of our revenue according to revenue type:
| Three months June 3 |
ended 0, |
Period- Period C |
Over- hange |
Q224 Proforma Adj. (Note 1) |
Organic Growth |
Six month June |
s ended 30, |
Period Period |
-Over- Change |
Q224 Proforma Adj. (Note 2) |
Organic Growth |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 ( |
2024 € in millio |
€ ns, exce |
% pt perce |
€ ntages) |
% | 2025 | 2024 (€ in milli |
€ ons, exce |
% pt perce |
€ ntages) |
% | |
| Licenses | 10.4 | 8.2 | 2.3 | 28% | 0.6 | 19% | 19.8 | 17.3 | 2.5 | 14% | 1.0 | 8% |
| Professional services | 88.2 | 79.3 | 8.9 | 11% | 10.9 | -2% | 170.5 | 154.3 | 16.2 | 11% | 19.5 | -2% |
| Hardware and other | 8.5 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 68% | 2.7 | 10% | 15.8 | 10.6 | 5.2 | 49% | 5.3 | -1% |
| Maintenance and other recurring | 264.9 | 218.7 | 46.2 | 21% | 27.8 | 7% | 521.5 | 435.5 | 86.0 | 20% | 52.9 | 7% |
| 372.0 | 311.2 | 60.8 | 20% | 41.9 | 5% | 727.6 | 617.8 | 109.9 | 18% | 78.6 | 4% |
€M - Millions of euros
Due to rounding, certain totals may not foot and certain percentages may not reconcile.
Note 1: Estimated pre-acquisition revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from companies acquired after March 31, 2024. (Obtained from unaudited vendor financial information.) Note 2: Estimated pre-acquisition revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from companies acquired after December 31, 2023. (Obtained from unaudited vendor financial information.)
For comparative purposes the table below shows the quarterly organic growth as compared to the same period in the prior year by revenue type since Q2 2023. Note that the estimated revenues achieved by acquired companies in the corresponding financial period preceding the date of acquisition by the Company may be updated in the quarter following the quarter they were acquired resulting in slight variances to previously reported figures.
| Qu | arter End | ed | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun. 30 | Sep. 30 | Dec. 31 | Mar. 31 | Jun. 30 | Sep. 30 | Dec. 31 | Mar. 31 | Jun. 30 | |
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | |
| Licenses | -7% | 3% | -9% | 14% | -11% | 4% | 15% | -2% | 19% |
| Professional services | 4% | 4% | 2% | -4% | -1% | -2% | 4% | -2% | -2% |
| Hardware and other | -15% | -24% | 11% | -8% | -19% | -4% | -4% | -10% | 10% |
| Maintenance and other recurring | 8% | 11% | 10% | 8% | 7% | 7% | 6% | 6% | 7% |
| Revenue | 6% | 8% | 7% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 4% | 5% |
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Expenses:
The following table displays the breakdown of our expenses:
| Three mon June |
ths ended 30, |
Period-Over Chang |
-Period e |
Six months June 3 |
ended 0, |
Period-Ove Chan |
r-Period ge |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | € | % | 2025 | 2024 | € | % | |
| (€ in mi | llions, exc | ept percenta | ges) | (€ in milli | ons, exc | ept percent | ages) | |
| Expenses | ||||||||
| Staff | 206.0 | 177.5 | 28.6 | 16% | 403.9 | 350.6 | 53.3 | 15% |
| Hardware | 4.7 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 30% | 8.8 | 8.2 | 0.6 | 7% |
| Third party license, maintenance and professional services |
32.1 | 23.7 | 8.4 | 35% | 60.5 | 47.1 | 13.4 | 29% |
| Occupancy | 2.9 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 8% | 5.9 | 5.4 | 0.5 | 9% |
| Travel, telecommunications, supplies & | ||||||||
| software and equipment | 15.7 | 12.9 | 2.8 | 22% | 30.3 | 24.9 | 5.4 | 22% |
| Professional fees | 7.1 | 5.2 | 2.0 | 38% | 14.7 | 10.3 | 4.5 | 43% |
| Other, net | 5.4 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 33% | 11.0 | 8.4 | 2.7 | 32% |
| Depreciation | 10.0 | 8.4 | 1.5 | 18% | 19.4 | 16.4 | 2.9 | 18% |
| 283.9 | 238.0 | 45.9 | 19% | 554.5 | 471.2 | 83.3 | 18% |
Due to rounding, certain totals may not foot and certain percentages may not reconcile.
Overall expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 increased 19%, or €45.9 million to €283.9 million, compared to €238.0 million during the same period in 2024. As a percentage of total revenue, expenses equalled 76% for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and 76% for the same period in 2024. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, expenses increased 18%, or €83.3 million to €554.5 million, compared to €471.2 million during the same period in 2024. As a percentage of total revenue, expenses were 76% for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 76% for the same period in 2024.
Staff expense – Staff expenses increased 16% or €28.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and 15% or €53.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 over the same periods in 2024. Staff expense can be broken down into five key operating departments: Professional Services, Maintenance, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing, and General and Administrative. Included within staff expenses for each of the above five departments are personnel and related costs associated with providing the necessary services. The table below compares the period over period variances.
| Three mon June |
ths ended 30, |
Period-Over Chang |
-Period e |
Six months June 3 |
ended 0, |
Period-Ove Chan |
r-Period ge |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (€ in mi |
2024 llions, exc |
€ ept percenta |
% ges) |
2025 (€ in milli |
2024 ons, exc |
€ ept percent |
% ages) |
|
| Professional services | 48.4 | 43.5 | 4.8 | 11% | 95.6 | 86.7 | 9.0 | 10% |
| Maintenance | 41.0 | 37.7 | 3.3 | 9% | 80.3 | 68.0 | 12.4 | 18% |
| Research and development | 54.1 | 43.1 | 11.0 | 26% | 105.0 | 91.1 | 13.9 | 15% |
| Sales and marketing | 18.9 | 16.0 | 2.9 | 18% | 37.4 | 31.9 | 5.5 | 17% |
| General and administrative | 43.6 | 37.1 | 6.5 | 17% | 85.6 | 73.0 | 12.6 | 17% |
| 206.0 | 177.5 | 28.6 | 16% | 403.9 | 350.6 | 53.3 | 15% |
Due to rounding, certain totals may not foot and certain percentages may not reconcile.
The increase in staff expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024 was primarily due to the growth in the number of employees as a result of acquisitions.
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Hardware expenses – Hardware expenses increased 30% or €1.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and increased 7% or €0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 over the same periods in 2024 as compared with the 68% and 49% increases in hardware and other revenue for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2025 respectively over the comparable periods in 2024. Hardware margins for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 were 45% and 44% respectively as compared to 29% and 23% for the comparable periods in 2024.
Third party license, maintenance and professional services expenses – Third party license, maintenance and professional services expenses increased 35% or €8.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and increased 29% or €13.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 over the same periods in 2024. The increase is primarily due to third party license, maintenance and professional services expenses of acquired businesses.
Occupancy expenses – Occupancy expenses increased 8% or €0.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and increased 9% or €0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 over the same periods in 2024. The increase is primarily due to the occupancy expenses of acquired businesses.
Travel, telecommunications, supplies & software and equipment expenses – Travel, telecommunications, supplies & software and equipment expenses increased 22% or €2.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and increased 22% or €5.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 over the same periods in 2024. The increase is primarily due to expenses relating to acquired businesses.
Professional fees – Professional fees increased 38% or €2.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and 43% or €4.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 over the same periods in 2024. The increases are primarily due to acquisition and tax advisory fees.
Other, net – Other expenses increased 33% or €1.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and increased 32% or €2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 over the same periods in 2024. The following table provides a further breakdown of expenses within this category.
| Three mon June |
ths ended 30, |
Period-Ove Chan |
r-Period ge |
Six month June |
s ended 30, |
Period-Ov Cha |
er-Period nge |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (€ in m |
2024 illions, exc |
€ ept percenta |
% ges) |
2025 (€ in mi |
2024 llions, exc |
€ ept percent |
% ages) |
|
| Advertising and promotion | 3.4 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 21% | 6.3 |
5.4 | 0.9 | 17% |
| Recruitment and training | 3.3 | 3.3 | (0.0) | -1% | 6.4 |
6.0 | 0.4 | 7% |
| Bad debt expense | 0.2 |
0.1 | 0.1 | 120% | 0.2 |
(0.3) | 0.5 | NM |
| R&D tax credits | (2.1) | (2.7) | 0.7 | -24% | (4.3) |
(4.6) | 0.3 | -7% |
| Contingent consideration | (0.3) | (0.2) | (0.2) | 100% | 0.6 |
0.4 | 0.2 | 39% |
| Other expense, net | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 20% | 1.8 |
1.4 | 0.4 | 28% |
| 5.4 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 33% | 11.0 | 8.4 | 2.7 | 32% |
NM - Not meaningful
Due to rounding, certain totals may not foot and certain percentages may not reconcile.
The contingent consideration expense amounts recorded for the periods above relate to an increase (decrease) in anticipated acquisition earnout payment accruals primarily as a result of increases (decreases) to revenue forecasts for the associated acquisitions. Revenue forecasts are updated on a quarterly basis and the related anticipated acquisition earnout payment accruals are updated accordingly. There are no individually material reasons contributing to the remaining variances.
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Depreciation – Depreciation of property and equipment increased 18% or €1.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and 18% or €2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 over the same periods in 2024. The increases are primarily due to the depreciation expense associated with acquired businesses.
Other Income and Expenses:
The following table displays the breakdown of our other income and expenses:
| Three mont June |
hs ended 30, |
Period-Over Chang |
-Period e |
Six months June 3 |
ended 0, |
Period-Over Chang |
-Period e |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (€ in mil |
2024 lions, exc |
€ ept percenta |
% ges) |
2025 (€ in millio |
2024 ns, exc |
€ ept percenta |
% ges) |
|
| Amortization of intangible assets | 39.3 | 33.4 | 5.9 | 18% | 76.1 | 65.1 | 11.1 | 17% |
| Impairment of intangible and other non-financial assets | - | 0.0 | (0.0) | -100% | - | 0.6 | (0.6) | -100% |
| Bargain purchase (gain) | (0.2) | - | (0.2) | NM | (0.2) | (0.3) | 0.2 | -52% |
| Finance and other (income) expenses | (9.2) | (0.4) | (8.9) | NM | (14.5) | (0.8) | (13.7) | NM |
| (Increase) decrease in the fair value of equity securities | - | - | - | NM | (32.8) | - | (32.8) | NM |
| Finance costs | 6.6 | 6.8 | (0.2) | -3% | 12.8 | 12.3 | 0.5 | 4% |
| Income tax expense (recovery) | 10.2 | 6.4 | 3.8 | 59% | 20.1 | 14.5 | 5.6 | 39% |
| 46.7 | 46.3 | 0.4 | 1% | 61.5 | 91.3 | (29.8) | -33% |
NM - Not meaningful
Due to rounding, certain totals may not foot and certain percentages may not reconcile.
Amortization of intangible assets – Amortization of intangible assets increased 18% or €5.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and 17% or €11.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 over the same periods in 2024. The increase in amortization expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 is primarily attributable to an increase in the carrying amount of our intangible asset balance over the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2025 as a result of acquisitions completed during this twelve-month period.
Impairment of intangible and other non-financial assets – An impairment expense of nil was recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to €0.6 million for the same period in 2024. The 2024 expense relates to a business that was unable to achieve the goals established in its investment thesis.
Bargain purchase gain – A bargain purchase gain totalling €0.2 million was recorded in the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to nil and €0.3 million for the same periods in 2024, relating to an acquisition made in the current period. The gain resulted from the fact that the fair value of the separately identifiable assets and liabilities acquired exceeded the total consideration paid, principally due to the acquisition of certain assets that will benefit the Company that had limited value to the sellers.
Finance and other (income) expense – Finance and other (income) expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was income of €9.2 million and €14.5 million respectively, compared to income of €0.4 million and €0.8 million for the same periods in 2024. The following table provides a further breakdown of (income) expenses within this category.
| (€ in millions) | Three months ende | d June 30, | Six months ended J | une 30, |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Share in net (income) loss of equity investee | (0.0) | (0.2) | (0.0) | (0.2) |
| Foreign exchange loss (gain) | (1.6) | 0.4 | (1.2) | 0.5 |
| (Increase) decrease in the fair value of derivative | 0.8 | - | (3.9) | - |
| Other finance income | (8.4) | (0.6) | (9.4) | (1.1) |
| Finance costs and other expenses(income) | (9.2) | (0.4) | (14.5) | (0.8) |
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The (increase) decrease in the fair value of derivative relates to the Company entering into a binding agreement in respect of the acquisition of 12,318,863 treasury shares of Asseco Poland S.A. (“Asseco”). See Note 15 to the Company’s Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 for additional information.
The increase in other finance income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 primarily relates to a dividend received from Asseco in the amount of €7.7 million.
(Increase) decrease in the fair value of equity securities – The increase in the fair value of equity securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was nil and €32.8 million respectively, compared to nil for the same periods in 2024.
The increase in the fair value of equity securities relates to the Company’s investment in Asseco. On January 31, 2025, the Company purchased 8,300,029 shares in Asseco from Cyfrowy Polsat S.A., representing approximately 9.99% of the issued shares in Asseco. The Asseco shares were acquired at a price of 85 PLN per share for total consideration of €168.0 million. Asseco offers comprehensive, proprietary IT solutions for all sectors of the economy and is listed on the Polish Warsaw Stock Exchange (the “WSE”). The Company has made an irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to present subsequent changes in fair value in other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”). The Company designated the Asseco investment as equity securities at FVOCI because the investment in Asseco represents an investment that the Company intends to hold for the long term. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company recorded gains of €82.2 million and €195.0 million respectively based on the Asseco share price as at June 30, 2025 within other comprehensive income reduced by transaction costs of €1.7 million. The investment in Asseco has been classified as a non-current asset as at June 30, 2025 within “Equity Securities”.
The Company corrected an immaterial error relating to the three months ending March 31, 2025. At the time the Company purchased shares of Asseco, the trading price per Asseco share on the WSE was in excess of the purchase price of 85 PLN. The Company had recorded the initial gain of €32.8 million in other comprehensive income. Under IFRS Accounting Standards, the difference between the fair value at initial recognition and the transaction price should be recognized as a gain or loss in the statement of income (loss) with subsequent changes in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income. Additionally, current income tax expense was understated by €1.4 million due to the recognition of the initial gain in other comprehensive income. As a result, an adjustment was made to the condensed consolidated interim statement of income (loss) and condensed consolidated interim statement comprehensive income (loss). See Note 5 to the Company’s Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 for additional information.
Finance costs – Finance costs decreased 3% or €0.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and increased 4% or €0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 over the same periods in 2024. The following table provides a further breakdown of expenses within this category.
| (€ in millions) | Three months ende | d June 30, | Six months ended J | une 30, |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Interest expense on debt | 5.0 | 5.8 | 9.7 | 10.1 |
| Interest expense on lease obligations | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Amortization of debt related transaction costs | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Share in net (income) loss of equity investee | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Finance costs and other expenses(income) | 6.6 | 6.8 | 12.8 | 12.3 |
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Income taxes – We operate throughout Europe and we calculate our tax provision in each of the jurisdictions in which we conduct business. Our effective tax rate on a consolidated basis is, therefore, affected by the realization and anticipated relative profitability of our operations in those various jurisdictions, as well as different tax rates that apply and our ability to utilize tax losses and other credits. For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, income tax expense increased €3.8 million to €10.2 million compared to €6.4 million for the same period in 2024. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, income tax expense increased €5.6 million to €20.1 million compared to €14.5 million for the same period in 2024. Current tax expense has historically approximated our cash tax expense however the quarterly expense can sometimes fall outside of the annual range due to adjustments to prior period provisions. Current tax expense reflects gross taxes before the application of R&D tax credits which are classified as part of “Other, net” expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income. The Company’s consolidated effective tax rate in respect of continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was 20% and 15% respectively (19% and 21% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 respectively).
The Company is subject to tax audits in the countries in which the Company does business globally. These tax audits could result in additional tax expense in future periods relating to historical filings. Reviews by tax authorities generally focus on, but are not limited to, the validity of the Company’s inter-company transactions, including financing and transfer pricing policies which generally involve subjective areas of taxation and a significant degree of judgement. If any of these tax authorities are successful with their challenges, the Company’s income tax expense may be adversely affected and the Company could also be subject to interest and penalty charges.
Uncertainty over income tax treatments
The deductibility of the Company's employee bonus program is being challenged by the Dutch Tax Authorities for financial years 2016 and 2018 to date. The Company continues to believe in the merits of its tax filing position and, as such, has not recognized any provision in the consolidated financial statements. If the Company is ultimately unsuccessful, the additional tax expense including interest for the period from 2016 to June 30, 2025 would be up to approximately €6.4 million.
Pillar Two – Global minimum top-up tax
The Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) 2.0 initiative is a significant reform of the international tax system led by the Inclusive Framework and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). This initiative includes a substantial change for large multinational groups with the “Pillar Two” proposal of a global minimum tax of 15%. Pillar Two legislation has been enacted or substantively enacted in certain jurisdictions in which the Company operates. The legislation is effective for the Company’s financial year beginning January 1, 2024. Based on the Company’s assessment of the Pillar Two legislation, the impact to the Company’s effective tax rate is not material. Effective tax rates in most of the jurisdictions in which the Company operates are above 15%.
Net Income (Loss) per Share:
Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 increased €14.5 million to €41.5 million compared to €26.9 million for the same period in 2024. On a per share basis, this translated into net income per basic and diluted share of €0.31 in the quarter ended June 30, 2025 compared to €0.21 for the same period in 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2025 net income increased €56.4 million to €111.6 million compared to €55.2 million for the same period in 2024. On a per share basis, this translated into net income per basic and diluted share of €0.85 in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to €0.43 for the same period in 2024.
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Net cash flows from operating activities (“CFO”) :
For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, CFO were negative €14.9 million compared to €8.8 million for the same period in 2024. Many of the businesses invoice customers for annual software maintenance fees in Q1 each year resulting in a disproportionate amount of cash being received in the first quarter as compared to the remaining three quarters. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, CFO increased €20.2 million to €256.5 million compared to €236.3 million for the same period in 2024 representing an increase of 9%.
Free cash flow available to shareholders (“FCFA2S”) :
For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, FCFA2S was negative €16.7 million compared to negative €3.8 million for the same period in 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, FCFA2S increased €14.9 million to €145.0 million compared to €130.1 million for the same period in 2024 representing an increase of 11%. The following table reconciles FCFA2S to net cash flows from operating activities:
| Three months June 3 |
ended 0, |
Six months June 30 |
ended , |
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| 2025 (€ in millio |
2024 ns) |
2025 (€ in milli |
2024 ons) |
|
| Net cash flows from operating activities Adjusted for: |
(14.9) | 8.8 | 256.5 | 236.3 |
| Interest paid on lease obligations | (0.7) | (0.5) | (1.4) | (0.9) |
| Interest paid on other facilities | (4.3) | (6.7) | (9.0) | (9.9) |
| Credit facility transaction costs | (3.2) | (0.3) | (3.3) | (0.3) |
| Payments of lease obligations | (7.2) | (6.1) | (14.0) | (11.9) |
| Property and equipment purchased | (3.8) | (1.8) | (6.7) | (4.4) |
| Interest and dividends received | 8.3 | - | 8.6 | - |
| (25.8) | (6.6) | 230.7 | 208.8 | |
| Less amount attributable to | ||||
| non-controlling interests | 9.1 | 2.8 | (85.7) | (78.7) |
| Free cash flow available to shareholders | (16.7) | (3.8) | 145.0 | 130.1 |
Due to rounding, certain totals may not foot.
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Quarterly Results
| Q | uarter Ende | d | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun. 30 2023 |
Sep. 30 2023 |
Dec. 31 2023 |
Mar. 31 2024 |
Jun. 30 2024 |
Sep. 30 2024 |
Dec. 31 2024 |
Mar. 31 2025 (Note 1) |
Jun. 30 2025 |
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| Revenue | 272.1 | 278.8 | 309.7 | 306.6 | 311.2 | 312.2 | 364.9 | 355.6 | 372.0 |
| Net income | 23.5 | 28.3 | 42.5 | 28.3 | 26.9 | 38.0 | 56.2 | 70.1 | 41.5 |
| CFO | (15.4) | 25.5 | 62.4 | 227.5 | 8.8 | 31.7 | 79.6 | 271.4 | (14.9) |
| FCFA2S | (13.1) | 6.5 | 28.9 | 133.5 | (3.8) | 10.4 | 36.6 | 161.7 | (16.7) |
| Net income per share | |||||||||
| Basic | 0.18 € |
0.22 € |
0.31 € |
0.22 € |
0.21 € |
0.28 € |
0.40 € |
0.54 € |
0.31 € |
| Diluted | 0.18 € |
0.22 € |
0.31 € |
0.22 € |
0.21 € |
0.28 € |
0.40 € |
0.54 € |
0.31 € |
| CFO per share | |||||||||
| Basic | 0.19 -€ |
0.31 € |
0.76 € |
2.77 € |
0.11 € |
0.38 € |
0.96 € |
3.27 € |
0.18 -€ |
| Diluted | 0.19 -€ |
0.20 € |
0.48 € |
1.75 € |
0.07 € |
0.24 € |
0.61 € |
2.09 € |
0.18 -€ |
| FCFA2S per share | |||||||||
| Basic | 0.16 -€ |
0.08 € |
0.35 € |
1.62 € |
0.05 -€ |
0.13 € |
0.44 € |
1.95 € |
0.20 -€ |
| Diluted | 0.16 -€ |
0.08 € |
0.35 € |
1.62 € |
0.05 -€ |
0.13 € |
0.44 € |
1.95 € |
0.20 -€ |
| In millions of euros, except p | er share amou | nts | |||||||
| Weighted average share | s (in million | s) | |||||||
| Basic | 81.9 | 81.9 | 81.9 | 82.2 | 82.9 | 82.9 | 83.1 | 83.1 | 83.1 |
| Diluted | 129.8 | 129.8 | 129.8 | 129.8 | 129.8 | 129.8 | 129.8 | 129.8 | 129.8 |
Note 1: The Company made an adjustment to the financial information for the three months ending March 31, 2025. This resulted in an increase in finance and other income of €32.8 million, an increase in current income tax expense of €1.4 million and an increase in net income of €31.4 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The Company w ill recast the comparative interim period in its future filings in 2026. See Note 5 to the Company's Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 for additional information.
Many of the businesses invoice customers for annual software maintenance fees in Q1 each year resulting in a disproportionate amount of cash being received in the first quarter as compared to the remaining three quarters, otherwise we do not generally experience significant seasonality in our operating results from quarter to quarter. Our quarterly results may however fluctuate as a result of the various acquisitions which may be completed by the Company in any given quarter. We may experience variations in our net income on a quarterly basis depending upon the timing of certain expenses or gains, which may include changes in provisions, acquired contract liabilities, and gains or losses on the sale of financial and other assets.
Liquidity
| June 30, | December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | Variance | |
| Cash | 249.3 | 206.2 |
43.1 |
| Topicus Revolving Credit Facility and current portion of term loans | 142.5 | 225.7 | (83.2) |
| Term and other loans | 341.3 | 49.3 | 292.0 |
| Debt | 483.8 | 275.0 | 208.8 |
| Cash less Debt | (234.5) | (68.9) | (165.7) |
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The net capital used in investing activities plus dividends paid exceeded cash flows from operations during the six months ended June 30, 2025. Cash increased by €43.1 million to €249.3 million at June 30, 2025 compared to €206.2 million at December 31, 2024 and debt increased by €208.8 million to €483.8 million at June 30, 2025 compared to €275.0 million at December 31, 2024.
Total assets increased €789.5 million, from €1,535.9 million at December 31, 2024 to €2,325.4 million at June 30, 2025. The increase is primarily due to the €43.1 million increase in cash, €395.7 million increase in equity securities, and €244.8 million increase in intangible assets. The increase in equity securities resulted from the Company’s investment in Asseco.
Current liabilities increased €98.1 million, from €700.2 million at December 31, 2024 to €798.3 million at June 30, 2025. The increase is primarily due to the €153.2 million increase in deferred revenue offset by the €83.2 decrease in the revolving credit facility.
Net Changes in Cash Flows
| (€ in millions) | Six months ended June 30, 2025 |
Six months ended June 30, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 256.5 | 236.3 |
| Net cash from (used in) financing activities | 185.0 | (127.9) |
| Cash used in the acquisition of businesses | (258.9) | (56.1) |
| Cash obtained with acquired businesses | 28.7 | 12.1 |
| Net cash from (used in) other investing activities | (166.2) | (10.4) |
| Net cash from (used in) investing activities | (396.3) | (54.3) |
| Effect of foreign currency | (2.1) | 0.6 |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 43.1 | 54.7 |
The net cash flows from operating activities were €256.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The €256.5 million provided by operating activities resulted from net income of €111.6 million plus €80.9 million of adjustments to net income (primarily amortization of intangible assets, depreciation, finance and other income and income tax expense) and €93.0 million generated from non-cash operating working capital offset by €1.7 million in transaction costs associated with equity securities and €27.3 million in taxes paid.
The net cash flows from financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were €185.0 million, which is mainly a result of the €214.3 million net increase in bank indebtedness offset by interest and lease obligation payments of €24.4 million.
The net cash flows used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were €396.3 million. The cash used in investing activities was primarily due to the €168.0 million investment in Asseco equity securities, plus acquisitions for an aggregate of €258.9 million (including payments for holdbacks relating to prior acquisitions) offset by €28.7 million of acquired cash.
We believe we have sufficient cash and available credit capacity to continue to operate for the foreseeable future. Generally, our VMS businesses operate with negative working capital as a result of the collection of maintenance payments and other revenues in advance of the performance of the related services. As such, management anticipates that it can continue to grow the business organically without any additional funding. If we
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continue to acquire VMS businesses we may need additional external funding depending upon the size and timing of the potential acquisitions.
Related Parties
Transactions with related parties are assumed when a relationship exists between the Company and a natural person or entity that is affiliated with the Company. This includes, amongst others, the relationship between the Company and its subsidiaries, significant shareholders, directors, key management personnel, certain companies affiliated with key management personnel, and companies that are under common control of our controlling shareholder, Constellation Software Inc. (“CSI”). Transactions are transfers of resources, services or obligations, regardless of whether anything has been charged.
Transactions with CSI
The Company pays management fees to CSI (included within “Other, net” expenses) and reimburses CSI for certain expenses paid on behalf of the Company. Furthermore, CSI reimburses the Company for certain salary expenses incurred by the Company on behalf of CSI. The net payments made by the Company to CSI for management fees and reimbursements of expenses during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was €9.2 million and €10.0 million respectively (€7.0 million and €7.9 million respectively for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024). The Company expensed management fees of €0.7 million and €1.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 respectively (€0.6 million and €1.3 million respectively for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024).
The ending payable balance to CSI (included within “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities”) as at June 30, 2025 was €1.1 million (December 31, 2024 – €1.1 million).
Transactions with other entities under the control of CSI
The Company also provides professional services to other entities under the control of CSI. The total amount of revenue recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 (included within “Professional services revenue”) relating to such arrangements was €2.4 million and €4.7 million respectively (€1.8 million and €3.7 million respectively for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024). The ending receivable balance (included within “Accounts receivable”) as at June 30, 2025 relating to these arrangements was €1.0 million (December 31, 2024 – €1.2 million).
During the period, CSI provided insurance related services to the Company. The total insurance expense recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was €0.011 million (included within “Professional Fees”) (nil for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024) and the associated prepaid expense balance at June 30, 2025 was €0.2 million (included within “Other Assets”) (December 31, 2024 – €0.1 million).
Transactions with Vela Software Group and CSI in conjunction with the acquisition of GeoSoftware and Geoactive
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, two of the Company’s business units, GeoSoftware and Geoactive, reimbursed the Vela Software Group (“Vela”) and CSI for certain expenses primarily related to salaries and benefits incurred by Vela and CSI on behalf of GeoSoftware and Geoactive. The total expenses reimbursed for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was €0.6 million and €1.2 million respectively (€0.5 million and €1.3 million respectively for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024). The amount payable as at June 30, 2025 relating to these amounts was €0.7 million (included within “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities”) (December 31, 2024 – €0.4 million).
During 2023, Vela, an operating group that is owned and controlled by CSI, provided a loan to the Company in the amount of US$2.0 million (€1.8 million). The loan is non-interest bearing, may be repaid by the Company
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at any time and matures in 2029. The Company is required to make annual principal payments in the amount of US$0.3 million. The long-term portion of the loan is included within “Other Liabilities” and the short-term portion of the loan is included within “Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities”.
Non-controlling interests
The Company’s non-controlling interest at June 30, 2025 is associated with Topicus Coop, an entity domiciled in the Netherlands and certain subsidiaries of Topicus Coop. Topicus Coop’s common equity consists of Topicus Coop Ordinary Units. As at June 30, 2025 there were 129,841,818 Topicus Coop Ordinary Units outstanding, which were held by Topicus Coop’s unitholders as follows:
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Topicus: 83,338,873 Topicus Coop Ordinary Units, representing 64.18% equity ownership.
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CSI: 188,953 Topicus Coop Ordinary Units, representing 0.15% equity ownership.
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Joday Group: 38,148,221 Topicus Coop Ordinary Units, representing 29.38% equity ownership.
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Ijssel Group: 8,165,771 Topicus Coop Ordinary Units, representing 6.29% equity ownership.
All of the Topicus Coop Ordinary Units held by CSI, the Joday Group and the Ijssel Group (collectively the “Topicus Coop Exchangeable Units”) are exchangeable, directly or indirectly, for subordinate voting shares of the Company. The Topicus Coop Exchangeable Units comprise non-controlling interests in Topicus Coop.
Topicus Coop also has certain subsidiaries that are not owned 100% by Topicus Coop and have a noncontrolling interest. In 2021, the Company acquired a 60% interest in GeoSoftware, the remaining 40% is owned by Vela. GeoSoftware is domiciled primarily in Europe and North America. On May 16, 2022, the Company also acquired a controlling interest of 72.68% in Sygnity S.A., a company based in Poland. The remaining 27.32% represents non-controlling interest. On July 1, 2022, the Company acquired a controlling interest of 60% in Geoactive, the remaining 40% is owned by Vela. Geoactive is domiciled in Scotland.
Summarized balance sheet and financial information relating to the non-controlling interest is included in Note 18 to the Company’s Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2025.
Topicus Coop Debt Facilities
Schuldschein Loan
On June 30, 2025, Topicus Coop obtained a €200.0 million senior unsecured Schuldschein loan (the “Loan”). The Loan bears interest at a rate calculated at EURIBOR plus interest rate spreads based on tenure. €79.5 million of the Loan is due on June 30, 2028, €105.5 million of the Loan is due on June 30, 2030 and €15 million of the Loan is due on June 30, 2032. The Loan is guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of the Company on the same basis as such subsidiaries have guaranteed the Topicus Revolving Credit Facilities. The Loan contains standard events of default which, if not remedied within a cure period, would trigger the repayment of any outstanding balance. Transaction costs associated with the Loan have been included as part of the carrying amount of the liability and are being amortized through profit or loss using the effective interest rate method. The carrying value of the Loan amounts to €199.3 and has been classified as a long-term liability in the consolidated statement of financial position. As at June 30, 2025, the carrying amount of costs relating to the Loan totaled €0.7 million.
Revolving Credit Facility
On May 13, 2025, Topicus Coop amended the existing revolving credit facility (the “Topicus Revolving Credit Facility”) with a number of European financial institutions. Under the amended credit facility, the Company will be able to borrow up to €700.0 million under a multicurrency revolving loan facility. The Topicus Revolving Credit Facility matures on October 28, 2029. The Topicus Revolving Credit Facility bears interest at a rate
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calculated at EURIBOR plus interest rate spreads based on a leverage table. The Topicus Revolving Credit Facility is guaranteed by the Company and some of its material subsidiaries, except for the entities securing amounts outstanding under the “Term and Other Loans within subsidiaries of Topicus Coop” defined below. The Topicus Revolving Credit Facility contains standard events of default which, if not remedied within a cure period, would trigger the repayment of any outstanding balance. As of June 30, 2025, EUR €135.0 million (December 31, 2024 – €220.0 million) had been drawn from this credit facility. Transaction costs associated with the Topicus Revolving Credit Facility have been included as part of the carrying amount of the liability and are being amortized through profit or loss using the effective interest rate method. The carrying value of the debt amounts to €132.6 million (December 31, 2024 – €217.5 million) and has been classified as a current liability in the consolidated statement of financial position. As at June 30, 2025, the carrying amount of costs relating to this Topicus Revolving Credit Facility totaled €2.4 million (December 31, 2024 – €2.5 million).
Term and Other Loans within subsidiaries of Topicus Coop
Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries have entered into term and other debt facilities (“Term and Other Loans”) with various financial institutions. Topicus does not guarantee the debt of these subsidiaries, nor are there any cross-guarantees between subsidiaries. The credit facilities are collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the borrowing entity and its subsidiaries. The credit facilities typically bear interest at a rate calculated using an interest rate index plus a margin. The financing arrangements for each subsidiary typically contain certain restrictive covenants, which may include limitations or prohibitions on additional indebtedness, payment of cash dividends, redemption of capital, capital spending, making of acquisitions and sales of assets. In addition, certain financial covenants must be met by those subsidiaries that have outstanding debt.
The term and other loans comprise the following:
| (€ in millions) | June 30, 2025 |
December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Principal outstanding (and equal to fair value) | 154.6 |
58.1 |
| Deduct: Carrying value of transaction costs included in debt balance | (2.8) | (0.6) |
| Carryingvalue | 151.8 | 57.5 |
| Current portion | 9.9 | 8.2 |
| Non-currentportion | 141.9 | 49.3 |
The annual minimum repayment requirements for the Term Loans are as follows:
| (€ in millions) | |
|---|---|
| Year | Amount |
| 2025 | 6.4 |
| 2026 | 13.1 |
| 2027 | 7.2 |
| 2028 | 6.1 |
| 2029 | 26.0 |
| 2030 | 0.5 |
| 2031 | - |
| 2032 | 95.4 |
| 154.6 |
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Other Commitments
Commitments include leases for office equipment and facilities, letters of credit and performance bonds issued on our behalf by financial institutions in connection with facility leases and contracts with public sector customers. Also, occasionally we structure some of our acquisitions with contingent consideration based on the future performance of the acquired business. The fair value of contingent consideration recorded in our statement of financial position was €33.7 million at June 30, 2025. As mentioned in the “(Increase) decrease in the fair value of equity securities” section above, on January 31, 2025, the Company purchased 8,300,029 shares in Asseco representing approximately 9.99% of the issued shares in Asseco. The Company has made an irrevocable election at the time of initial recognition to present subsequent changes in FVOCI. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company recorded gains of €82.2 million and €195.0 million within other comprehensive income reduced by transaction costs of €1.7 million. The investment in Asseco has been classified as a non-current asset as at June 30, 2025 within “equity securities”. As mentioned in the “Finance and other (income) expenses” section above, the Company has entered into a binding agreement in respect of the acquisition of 12,318,863 treasury shares of Asseco, which is a derivative under IFRS Accounting Standards. The fair value of this derivative recorded in our statement of financial position was €3.9 million at June 30, 2025. Aside from the aforementioned, we do not have any other business arrangements, derivative financial instruments, or any equity interests in non-consolidated entities that would have a significant effect on our assets and liabilities as at June 30, 2025.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As a general practice, we have not entered into off-balance sheet financing arrangements. Except for short term leases, leases of low value assets, and letters of credit, all of our liabilities and commitments are reflected as part of our statement of financial position.
Proposed Transactions
We seek potential acquisition targets on an ongoing basis and may complete several acquisitions in any given fiscal year.
Members’ Equity of Topicus Coop and Share Capital of Topicus
As at August 1, 2025, there were 129,841,818 ordinary units of Topicus Coop outstanding.
As at August 1, 2025, there were 83,338,873 subordinate voting shares and 1 super voting share of Topicus outstanding.
The super voting share is convertible into a subordinate voting share on a one-for- one basis. In addition, certain ordinary units of Topicus Coop are, directly or indirectly, exchangeable for subordinate voting shares of Topicus on a one-for-one basis. As a result, an additional 46,502,946 subordinate voting shares of Topicus would be issuable upon the exercise of these conversion/exchange rights. On a fully-diluted basis, there would be 129,841,819 subordinate voting shares issued and outstanding.
For more information on the capital structure of Topicus, including additional details regarding the terms and conditions relevant to the subordinate voting shares and the super voting share of Topicus and the ordinary units of Topicus Coop, see Topicus’ final long form prospectus dated December 18, 2020, which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
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Risks and Uncertainties
The Company’s business is subject to a number of risk factors which are described in the final prospectus of Topicus dated December 18, 2020. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently consider immaterial also may impair our business and operations and cause the price of the common shares to decline. If any of the noted risks actually occur, our business may be harmed and the financial condition and results of operations may suffer significantly. In that event, the trading price of the common shares could decline, and shareholders may lose all or part of their investment.
Subsequent events
On February 4, 2025, the Company entered into a binding agreement in respect of the acquisition of 12,318,863 treasury shares of Asseco. These shares represent 14.84% of Asseco’s share capital and will be purchased at a price of PLN 85 per share. The completion of the acquisition of the treasury shares remains subject to obtaining relevant regulatory and antitrust approvals.
Subsequent to June 30, 2025 the Company completed or has open commitments to acquire a number of businesses for aggregate cash consideration of €19.3 million on closing plus total estimated deferred payments of €16.4 million for total consideration of €35.7 million. The business acquisitions operate in the document management, aviation, real estate, and local government verticals and are all software companies similar to the existing business of the Company.
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