Dassault Systemes Stock Price, News & Analysis

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.

MSCI Inc. has announced the results of its February 2022 Quarterly Index Review for various equity indexes, effective February 28, 2022. Major changes include the addition of 21 securities to the MSCI ACWI Index and 11 deletions. Key new entrants include Grab Holdings A, Aercap Holdings NV, and Kimco Realty Corp for the World Index. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index will see significant additions as well, particularly from Chinese firms. Notably, MSCI will not implement changes for the Nigeria Indexes due to market accessibility issues.

Dassault Systèmes announced the total number of its outstanding shares and voting rights as of January 31, 2022. The company reported 1,337,249,623 outstanding shares and 1,997,768,096 voting rights. This information complies with articles 223-16 and 221-3 of the General Regulation of the Autorité des marchés financiers. Shareholders are reminded to refer to Article 223-11 regarding the calculation of holdings. For declarations related to crossing thresholds, shareholders should contact the Investors Relations Service of Dassault Systèmes.

Dassault Systèmes announced strong financial results for 2021, highlighting a 10% increase in total revenue for Q4, reaching €1.37 billion. IFRS diluted EPS rose 15% to €0.18, while non-IFRS EPS grew 17% to €0.29. Full-year revenue grew 11% to €4.86 billion, with software revenue increasing 12%. Notably, cash flow from operations surged 30% to €1.613 billion. For 2022, the company expects revenue growth of 9%-10% and EPS growth of 3%-6%. Management changes were also announced, with Rouven Bergmann as CFO. Overall, Dassault Systèmes is well-positioned for continued growth and innovation.

Dassault Systèmes announced significant changes to its Executive Committee on February 3, 2022, aimed at enhancing operational performance and aligning with long-term strategy. Pascal Daloz, who has served as COO since 2020, will concentrate on this role, driving innovation across sectors like Life Sciences and Manufacturing. Rouven Bergmann has been appointed as Executive Vice President and CFO, previously overseeing operations at MEDIDATA. These transitions are part of a broader vision to leverage the 3DEXPERIENCE platform for sustainable innovation and growth.