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First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

First Quarter 2009 Financial Results
DS Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results In Line With Preliminary Announcement.
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2009 IR Calendar

2009 IR Calendar
Discover 2009 financial important deadlines.
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IFRS Financial Communication


IFRS Financial Communication
Dassault Systèmes starts to report and publish its financial information solely under IFRS.
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Annual Report 2008

Annual Report 2008
Discover Dassault Systèmes Annual Report 2008.
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Welcome to Dassault Systèmes

The Dassault Systèmes (DS) vision is to enable everyone - from designers to collaborators and consumers - to create, share, and experience in 3D.

As the world leader in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, the company’s software and services allow businesses of any size in any industry around the globe to digitally define and simulate products, as well as the processes and resources required to manufacture, maintain, and recycle them and improve our environment. 

DS Business Overview

Our software solutions and services are marketed and sold throughout the world.  By region, Europe represents approximately 46% of total revenue, followed by the Americas with 31% and Asia with 23%. 

Our global customer base includes companies primarily in eleven sectors: automotive; aerospace; industrial equipment; consumer goods; consumer packaged goods; high-tech; energy; shipbuilding; life sciences; construction; and business services.

We have six brands, each with its own clearly defined mission:

  • SolidWorks, for mechanical design in 3D;
  • CATIA, for integrated product design;
  • SIMULIA, for realistic simulation;
  • DELMIA, for digital manufacturing and production;
  • ENOVIA, for global collaborative innovation; and
  • 3DVIA, for 3D lifelike experiences.

DS Business Strengths

We believe that our leadership of the global PLM markets its due to our key business strengths.

  • Long-term, integrated relationships with our customers
  • Substantial commitment to technological innovation
  • Brand strategy, with each brand having a clear identity and value to customers
  • Extended enterprise model for product development and go-to-market
  • Financial model, with a high level of recurring revenue

DS Growth Strategy

Our overall growth strategy has focused on expanding our addressable market towards new software markets, new industries and new types of users consistent with our strategic mission.

  • Win new accounts through focus on brand leadership
  • Provide integrated PLM solutions
  • Extend the use of 3D technology to new users
  • Expand indirect sales channels
  • Expand our geographic reach
  • Expand penetration into our eleven target industries