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Cvent (NASDAQ: CVT) has announced the appointment of Julie Iskow, President and COO of Workiva (NYSE: WK), to its board of directors, effective May 18, 2022. Iskow brings over two decades of experience in the SaaS sector, having led product development and global growth strategies. Her expertise is expected to enhance Cvent's operations and accelerate its growth, particularly in the evolving events landscape. Iskow will replace outgoing board member Sanju Bansal, whose term ends on the same date.

Unleash, the largest open-source feature management platform, has secured a $14 million Series A funding round led by Spark Capital. The capital will facilitate expansion in the U.S. and Europe while scaling product development, marketing, and sales. Notably, the platform boasts a 548% increase in Docker pulls and 8x year-over-year revenue growth from January 2021 to January 2022. Unleash aims to enhance developer flexibility and data control while adhering to strict data privacy, making it an attractive option for enterprises across various sectors.

Dassault Systèmes announced the filing of its 2021 Universal Registration Document with the Autorité des marchés financiers on March 17, 2022. This document includes the 2021 Annual Financial Report, the Board of Directors’ Report on corporate governance, and details of a proposed share repurchase program. Investors can access the report on Dassault Systèmes’ website or request hard copies at their headquarters.

Shiseido, a global beauty company, has signed a multiyear agreement with Dassault Systèmes to implement its manufacturing operations management solutions across major production sites. This move aligns with Shiseido's growth strategy focusing on factory productivity and cost reduction post-COVID-19. The partnership aims to enhance operational efficiency and product quality, while addressing the rising consumer demand for skincare and wellness products. By 2030, Shiseido aims to establish itself as a leader in personal beauty and wellness.

Dassault Systèmes announced a proposed dividend of €0.17 per share for 2021, subject to approval at the General Meeting on May 19, 2022.

The ex-dividend date is set for May 23, 2022, with payments scheduled for May 25, 2022. This reflects the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders amidst its ongoing focus on sustainable innovation through its 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

Dassault Systèmes has announced the suspension of all new business operations in Russia and Belarus due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The move aims to comply with international sanctions while providing minimal support to existing compliant customers. The company's primary focus remains on ensuring the safety and well-being of its colleagues affected by the war. Although there are no employees in Ukraine, the firm has initiated measures to assist those with family ties in the region. The company continues to uphold its ethical standards amidst the turmoil.

On March 4, 2022, Dassault Systèmes disclosed the number of its outstanding shares and voting rights as of February 28, 2022. The total number of outstanding shares is 1,337,369,240, with 1,998,220,305 voting rights calculated per regulatory guidelines. Shareholders are reminded to refer to regulations for crossing threshold declarations. This announcement aligns with transparency practices and regulatory compliance in the financial market.

Dassault Systèmes announced the repurchase of its own shares as part of a program authorized by shareholders on May 26, 2021. The trading period spanned from February 16 to 18, 2022, during which a total of 476,700 shares were traded at a weighted average price of €41.2428 on February 16, with additional shares traded on subsequent days. The details of these transactions, including daily volumes and acquisition prices, are available on the company's investor relations website.

Dassault Systèmes disclosed its trading activity in own shares for February 4 to 7, 2022, as part of a repurchase program initiated on May 26, 2021. The report provides detailed transaction data, indicating a total acquisition of 444,000 shares at a weighted average price of €42.4297 on February 4, 2022. Other transactions included 88,000 shares on the same day and continued buybacks on February 7, 2022, with notable volumes and prices. This activity underlines the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders through share repurchase efforts.