OR YEHUDA, Israel, February 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. [http://www.magicsoftware.com/?utm_source=pr ] (NASDAQ: MGIC [http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/mgic ]), a global provider of software platforms [http://www.magicsoftware.com/products?utm_source=pr ] for enterprise mobility [http://www.magicsoftware.com/enterprise-mobility?utm_source=pr ], cloud applications [http://www.magicsoftware.com/cloud-enabled-application-platform?utm_source=pr ], and business integration [http://www.magicsoftware.com/magic-xpi-integration-platform?utm_source=pr ], announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 70% stake, with an option to increase the holding to 100%, in a profitable Israeli-based company that specializes in software professional services for mainframes and complex large-scale environments. The acquisition is subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions defined in the acquisition agreement.

With more than 60 experts, this dynamic operation provides professional services to an impressive portfolio of blue chip customers, including financial institutions, large enterprises and government organizations. By extending its software services capabilities, this acquisition delivers strong synergies with Magic's AppBuilder software solution [http://www.appbuilder.com/?utm_source=pr ], which provides a comprehensive application development infrastructure for large-scale and complex environments, serving similar organizations around the world.

"We're excited about the synergies and margins provided by this acquisition as large enterprises and institutions need specialized solutions and skills to leverage and maintain their mission-critical systems," said Amit Birk, VP M&A of Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. "We continue to implement our growth strategy by boosting organic growth along with complementary M&A activities and are confident that this will be a great addition to our successful track record of acquisitions."

About Magic Software Enterprises

Magic Software Enterprises (NASDAQ: MGIC) empowers customers and partners around the globe with smarter technology that provides a multichannel user experience of enterprise logic and data.

For more information, visit http://www.magicsoftware.com [http://www.magicsoftware.com/?utm_source=pr ].

Except for any historical information contained herein, matters discussed in this press release might include forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Regarding any financial statements, actual results might vary significantly based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, risks in product and technology development, market acceptance of new products and continuing product conditions, both locally and abroad, release and sales of new products by strategic resellers and customers, and other risk factors detailed in Magic's most recent annual report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Magic has made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this press release is accurate; however, there are no representations or warranties regarding this information, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Magic assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may occur in this press release.

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        Press Contact:
        Amit Birk
        VP M&A and General Counsel
        Magic Software Enterprises
        abirk@magicsoftware.com

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