DASSAULT SYSTEMES SA ADR - DASTY STOCK NEWS

Dassault Systèmes reported strong second-quarter results, with total revenue rising 11% year-over-year to €1.38 billion. Software revenue also increased 11%, attributed to robust subscription revenue growth of 10% and a 14% increase in licenses. Non-IFRS diluted EPS grew 21% to €0.26, exceeding expectations, though IFRS diluted EPS fell 32% to €0.09 due to a one-time tax dispute charge. The company is reaffirming its full-year revenue growth target of 9%-10% and raising its diluted EPS target to €1.08-€1.10. Strong performance across geographies and product lines signals resilience amidst macroeconomic challenges.

On July 13, 2022, Dassault Systèmes reported its half-year statement on the liquidity contract with Oddo BHF SCA. As of June 30, 2022, the liquidity account held 519,175 shares and €13,616,230.41 in cash. Initially, the contract started with zero shares and €10,000,000 in cash. Over the years, contributions increased the cash to €20,000,000. From January 1 to June 30, 2022, there were 3,066 purchases and 1,725 sales, totaling 637,750 shares traded.

Dassault Systèmes reported the number of outstanding shares and voting rights as of June 30, 2022. The total number of outstanding shares stands at 1,333,800,851, while the total number of voting rights is 1,999,807,399. This data complies with the regulations set by the Autorité des marchés financiers. The calculation of voting rights includes shares with suspended voting rights, as intended by the regulatory framework. Shareholders are encouraged to declare crossing of thresholds to the company's Investor Relations.

Dassault Systèmes has disclosed its share repurchase activities from June 14 to June 17, 2022. The program, authorized by the General Meeting on May 19, 2022, involves purchasing ordinary shares to enhance shareholder value. Notably, the company acquired a total of 270,000 shares at an average price of €33.98 on June 14, 2022. The trades were executed across multiple markets including XPAR and DXE, with significant volumes reported on different days. For detailed transaction information, visit Dassault Systèmes' investor relations page.

eClinical Solutions is enhancing its role in the life sciences sector by participating in the DIA 2022 Global Annual Meeting in Chicago, where Katrina Rice will present on the evolution of clinical data roles. The session, titled 'Transformation of the Data Manager to the Data Scientist,' will focus on digitally-enabled processes to improve clinical trials. The company will also showcase advancements in its elluminate Clinical Data Cloud, aimed at streamlining data management and enhancing trial efficiency.

Dassault Systèmes announced a share repurchase program initiated by the General Meeting of Shareholders on May 19, 2022. The disclosure covers trading details for June 10, 2022, with a total of 162,000 shares acquired at an average price of €37.4235. Additional transactions accounted for 80,000 and 8,000 shares at average prices of €37.3774 and €37.4048, respectively. This buyback initiative aims to enhance shareholder value and reflects the company's commitment to returning capital to investors.

Dassault Systèmes held its 2022 Capital Markets Day on June 16, 2022, outlining its trajectory to achieve non-IFRS EPS objectives of €1.20 by 2024. Executive management emphasized the company’s strong position in the market, projecting growth across manufacturing, life sciences, and infrastructure sectors. The integration of Medidata diversifies opportunities, addressing a market potential of €100 billion. The firm reported a high cash conversion rate, achieving its deleveraging target ahead of schedule, ensuring financial flexibility for strategic priorities.

Dassault Systèmes disclosed its share repurchase activity for the period from June 1 to June 8, 2022. The program, approved at the General Meeting of Shareholders on May 19, 2022, involved trading in ordinary shares. On June 1 alone, 122,500 shares were bought at an average price of €38.9450. The company reported daily trading volumes and acquisition prices, indicating ongoing commitment to shareholder value. Detailed transaction information is available on their website.

Dassault Systèmes has disclosed its total outstanding shares and voting rights as of May 31, 2022. The company reported 1,333,390,823 outstanding shares, which correspond to 1,998,822,086 voting rights. This announcement complies with the regulations set forth by the Autorité des marchés financiers. Shareholders are advised to refer to the relevant articles for declaring any threshold crossings.

For further inquiries, shareholders can contact the Investor Relations Service at Dassault Systèmes.