DASSAULT SYSTEMES SA ADR - DASTY STOCK NEWS

Dassault Systèmes has announced the availability of its 2021 Half-Year Financial Report as of June 30, 2021, compliant with IFRS standards. This report outlines the company's financial positions and is filed with the French Autorité des marchés financiers. Interested parties can access the report online or request a hard copy from the company's headquarters. Dassault Systèmes continues to be a leader in 3D design software and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, serving over 290,000 customers worldwide.

Dassault Systèmes reported strong Q2 2021 results, with diluted EPS soaring by 118% to €0.14, while non-IFRS EPS increased 45% to €0.22. Total revenue grew 14% to €1.16 billion, bolstered by a 15% rise in organic software revenue, particularly in licenses (up 38%). The company raised its full-year guidance, now expecting revenue growth of 10%-11% and EPS growth of 23%-25%. Cash flow from operations also grew by 21%, totaling €1.03 billion for H1 2021, supporting a robust financial position.

On July 27, 2021, Dassault Systèmes announced that the Boticário Group, the world's largest beauty franchise, has adopted its 3DEXPERIENCE platform to enhance the manufacturing of over 300 million products annually. This digital transformation aims to improve shop floor management at two Brazilian production plants, focusing on increased visibility, reduced inventory costs, and higher product quality. The initiative is part of Boticário's growth strategy, addressing manufacturing complexities while fostering competitiveness and regulatory compliance in the beauty industry.

Dassault Systèmes reports the half-year statements for its liquidity contract with Oddo BHF SCA as of June 30, 2021. The liquidity account holds 74,424 shares and €17,702,359.64 in cash, compared to zero shares and €10 million in cash at inception on January 7, 2015. The liquidity contract was amended several times, augmenting cash resources to €20 million. From January to June 2021, 4,000 purchases and 4,058 sales of shares were executed, totaling 289,516 shares traded worth €53 million in purchases and €51.5 million in sales.

Dassault Systèmes will publish its Q2 2021 and half-year results on July 27, 2021, concluding on June 30, 2021. The company, recognized as a leader in 3D design software and Product Lifecycle Management, will present earnings via a webcast at 10:00 AM Paris time and follow with a conference call at 09:00 AM New York time. Both sessions will be accessible live and archived on its investor website for one year. With over 20,000 employees and 290,000 customers globally, Dassault Systèmes remains committed to driving innovation.

Dassault Systèmes announced the total number of outstanding shares and voting rights as of June 30, 2021. The company reported 265,924,182 outstanding shares and 398,048,077 voting rights. This calculation includes shares with suspended voting rights, as per the regulations by the Autorité des marchés financiers. Shareholders are advised to refer to the relevant articles for details on declaring crossing thresholds.

As of May 31, 2021, Dassault Systèmes reported a total of 265,775,951 outstanding shares and 397,914,316 voting rights. This data complies with the General Regulation of the Autorité des marchés financiers, specifically articles 223-16 and 221-3. Voting rights are calculated based on the total number of outstanding shares, even if some rights are suspended. Shareholders must send any declarations related to crossing thresholds to the Investors Relations Service at Dassault Systèmes.

Dassault Systèmes reported details on its share repurchase program, decided on May 26, 2020. On May 19, 2021, the company executed several transactions involving its ordinary shares. A total of 27,536 shares were acquired at a daily weighted average price of €181.1230 on the XPAR market. The report emphasizes the ongoing commitment of Dassault Systèmes to enhance shareholder value through strategic buybacks.