Dassault Systèmes Posts Record Revenue and Earnings in 2011 as PLM Adoption Drives License Revenue Growth of 20% in Constant Currencies

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9 February 2012

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Dassault Systèmes Posts Record Revenue and Earnings in 2011 as PLM Adoption Drives License Revenue Growth of 20% in Constant Currencies

Dassault Systèmes reports IFRS unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. These results were reviewed by the Company’s Board of Directors on February 8, 2012.

Summary Highlights
(unaudited)

Fourth quarter revenue and earnings above objectives
2011 double-digit, constant currency revenue growth for new licenses, recurring software and services
2011 EPS growth of 28% to €2.33 (IFRS) and 17% to €2.92 (non-IFRS)
Mid-term 30% non-IFRS operating margin objective achieved well in advance of target date
Strong growth in Automotive and Aerospace, driven by CATIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA & DELMIA
1,000 clients have adopted V6 as their 3D PLM business system
18,000 new 3D application customers in 2011

2011 Financial Summary (Financial Table Omitted)

“2011 was a great year – record revenues, record earnings, record cash flows - and it was a great finish to the year, with our first half billion euro quarterly revenue milestone reached,” commented Bernard Charlès, Dassault Systèmes President and Chief Executive Officer. “Thanks to PLM adoption, we delivered double-digit growth in new licenses revenue, across our brands and geographic regions. Moreover, we achieved these results on a strong comparison basis, 2010, which makes this performance even more relevant. But more than our financial results, 2011 was a rewarding year as it very clearly showcased the success of our customers, advancing innovation by asking the demanding questions and challenging the status quo.

“The V6 platform has evolved with our customers in the last few years.The addition of Intelligent Information search-based technologies,social innovation capabilities and realisticvirtual experiences, made us ready to pioneer a new technological wave: the 3D Experience Platform to serve the ‘Social Enterprise’ of the 21st century. We must provide businesses and people with holistic 3D experiences to change the way they imagine sustainable innovations capable of harmonizing products, nature and life.”

Fourth Quarter Financial Summary (Financial Table Omitted)

IFRS and non-IFRS total revenue increased 10% and 9%, respectively, reflecting growth in both software and services and other revenue. IFRS and non-IFRS software revenue increased 9% and 8%, respectively. Services and other revenue increased 11%, the highest quarter for the year on an increase in V6 service engagements. (All figures in constant currencies.)

By region, revenue growth was highest in Europe, reflecting a number of multi-brand transactions, a strong dynamic in the automotive industry and good performance in Germany and France.

New licenses revenue increased 13% (IFRS and non-IFRS) in constant currencies.

Recurring software revenue rose 8% (IFRS) and 6% (non-IFRS) in constant currencies reflecting growth in maintenance from higher new licensing activity and strong maintenance renewals and rental licensing.

PLM software revenue increased 10% (IFRS) and 8% (non-IFRS) in constant currencies. CATIA non-IFRS software revenue increased 7% in comparison to the year-ago fourth quarter. ENOVIA is seeing strong V6 interest, with non-IFRS software revenue growth of 3%, reflecting a significant amount of deferred revenue related to software development projects in new industries. Other PLM non-IFRS software revenue increased 14% led by SIMULIA. (All growth comparisons in constant currencies.)

SolidWorks (Mainstream 3D) software revenue increased 9% in constant currencies and totaled €91.1 million, with 12,136 new commercial seats licensed.

IFRS operating income increased 8.8% to €135.7 million and the operating margin was 26.5% compared to 27.0% in the 2010 fourth quarter. On a non-IFRS basis, operating income increased 5.9% to €167.9million and the non-IFRS operating margin was 32.8%, compared to 33.9% in the year-ago period.

Earnings per diluted share increased 6% to €0.68 (IFRS) and 5% to €0.87 (non-IFRS).

2011 Financial Summary (Financial Table Omitted)

IBM PLM operations acquired by Dassault Systèmes have been merged into the Company’s operations within its PLM business segment since April 1, 2010. As previously disclosed, the IBM PLM share of Dassault Systèmes software revenue was estimated at approximately €50 million for the 2010 first quarter.

Total revenue increased 16% (IFRS) and increased 14% (non-IFRS) primarily driven by software revenue growth of 16% (IFRS) and 15% (non-IFRS), respectively, and by services and other revenue growth of 10%. (All figures in constant currencies.)

Europe, Asia and the Americas all posted double-digit revenue growth in constant currencies for 2011. Europe saw a very good dynamic in its largest markets, such as Germany, and in many industries notably Automotive. The Americas benefited from growth in PLM in new industries such as Energy. In Asia, faster growing markets led by very strong performances in China, among others, drove the year-over-year growth.

IFRS and non-IFRS new licenses revenue increased 20% in constant currencies. The increase in new licenses revenue in 2011 reflected a strong level of customer demand for 3D and PLM applications across all three sales channels, including large customers and in the SMB market. The Company saw a substantial increase in activity in its core industries, with automotive and aerospace posting end-user new licenses revenue growth of over 20% in constant currencies in 2011.

Recurring software revenue increased 15% (IFRS) and 13% (non-IFRS) in constant currencies benefiting from growth in maintenance from new licensing activity, high renewal rates, the IBM PLM acquisition and growth in rental licensing. Recurring software revenue represented 71% of total software revenue in 2011.

IFRS PLM software revenue increased 17%. Non-IFRS PLM software revenue increased 16% with CATIA up 16%, ENOVIA higher by 14% and Other PLM increasing 18% led by SIMULIA and DELMIA. (All figures in constant currencies.)

SolidWorks software revenue increased 12% in constant currencies on strong sales of its design, product data management and simulation software. New SolidWorks commercial seats licensed in 2011 rose 14% to 47,905 seats. Total SolidWorks commercial and educational seats sold exceeded 1.7 million seats at the end of 2011.

IFRS operating income increased 32.9% to €427.9 million and the operating margin improved to 24.0% from 20.6%. On a non-IFRS basis, operating income increased 20.1% to €542.6million. The non-IFRS operating margin widened by 180 basis points to 30.4%.

Net income per diluted share grew 28.0% to €2.33 (IFRS) and 16.8% to €2.92 (non-IFRS) per share on a strong increase in operating income.

Cash Flow and Other Financial Highlights

Net operating cash flow increased to €450.9 million for 2011, compared to €408.3 million for 2010.

During 2011 the Company received cash of €233.4 million for stock options exercised and completed share repurchases in the amount of €226.7 million to offset share dilution from the exercise of options in connection with the 2011 expiration of several major ten-year stock option programs, paid cash dividends of €65.8 million, made additions to property, equipment and intangibles of €71.4 million and completed cash acquisitions and other investing activities of €39.7 million, net of cash acquired.

The Company’s net financial position, comprised of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments less long-term debt and less the €200 million debt which has become short-term as of December 31, 2011, was €1.15 billion at December 31, 2011, compared to a net financial position of €845.7 million at December 31, 2010. The Company’s cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled €1.42 billion and short-term and long-term debt totaled €228.9 million and €72.4 million, respectively at December 31, 2011 compared to €1.14 billion, €26.7 million and €293.4 million, respectively, at December 31, 2010.

Summary Business, Technology and Corporate Highlights

Dassault Systèmes Introduces Unique 3D Sketching Experience. CATIA Natural Sketch, a breakthrough 3D sketching experience, making sketching in 3D as intuitive as sketching on paper, was launched. CATIA Natural Sketch brings an experience that matches creative purposes while removing barriers towards 3D creation.

Medical Device Company Lumenis Unifies Engineering and Business Processes with Dassault Systèmes’ ENOVIA V6. Lumenis, the largest medical laser company in the world, has selected ENOVIA V6 to fully master the company’s engineering information and business processes. ENOVIA and its Life Sciences Accelerators will be implemented to respond to Lumenis’ aesthetic, ophthalmic, and surgical entities’ needs across its entire organization.

Pierre Fabre Laboratories Selects Dassault Systèmes’ V6 Platform. Pierre Fabre Laboratories has selected ENOVIA V6 Life Sciences solutions to accelerate time to market and improve product traceability.

Nikon Corporation Adopts Dassault Systèmes’ V6 Platform to Drive Designers’ Idea-Generation Process. Nikon’s Industrial Design Department has adopted V6 as its collaborative design platform. Nikon’s Industrial Design Department is expecting CATIA V6 to serve as the idea-generation support solution for its designers and as the driver to further enhance quality through higher design precision and will utilize the ENOVIA V6 collaborative platform to streamline the data-sharing process, strengthen security and promote more efficient data management.

Fisker Automotive Eco-Luxury Car Effort Achieves Electric Success With Dassault Systèmes PLM Solutions. Fisker Automotive is designing and developing the world’s first line of premium electric plug-in hybrids representing the company’s firm belief that environmentally conscious cars need not sacrifice passion, style, or performance. Fisker Automotive has relied upon CATIA for virtual design and ENOVIA for product data management and collaboration in the development of its Karma and Surf models. Fisker also employs Dassault Systèmes’ 3DVIA and SIMULIA solutions in its product development processes.

Capgemini Becomes A Dassault Systèmes Solutions Integrator. Capgemini, a world leader in IT consulting, technology services and outsourcing, and Dassault Systèmes have announced an alliance agreement with respect to the Company’s V6 solutions.

Business Outlook

Thibault de Tersant, Senior Executive Vice President and CFO, commented, “We had an excellent finish to 2011, led by CATIA with a high level of activity with customers in Germany, France and China.

“For the year in total, we delivered 20% new licenses revenue growth in constant currencies, driven by an excellent dynamic of our industry solutions in Automotive and Aerospace in our core markets, as well as in Energy, Construction and Business Services in our new target industries. We benefited from adoption of our PLM business system, with our customers expanding their usage for innovation and product portfolio management. We reached our 30% non-operating margin goal ahead of our initial timeline, and delivered non-IFRS earnings per share growth of 17%.

“Entering 2012, we see a good level of interest from our customers and key data points we track indicate a healthy demand environment. At the same time we think it is appropriate to take into account the potential for a more challenging economic backdrop around the world, including tighter credit markets, and so we have incorporated these factors in developing our baseline revenue objectives. We anticipate delivering a stable operating margin in comparison to 2011 which means we will continue to drive operating leverage in order to make internal investments in our businesses as well as offset potential dilution from acquisitions. All in all, we see a year of growth ahead even assuming less favorable market conditions.”

The Company’s initial 2012 financial objectives are as follows:

First quarter 2012 non-IFRS initial total revenue objective of about €425 to €435 million, non-IFRS operating margin of about 28% and non-IFRS EPS of about €0.63 to €0.68;

2012 non-IFRS initial revenue growth objective range of about 5% to 7% in constant currencies; (€1.86 to €1.89 billion based upon the 2012 currency exchange rate assumptions below);

2012 non-IFRS operating margin of about 30%;

2012 non-IFRS initial EPS range of about €3.00 to €3.10, representing growth of about 3% to 6%;

Objectives are based upon exchange rate assumptions for the 2012 first quarter and full year of US$1.40 per €1.00 and JPY115 per €1.00.

The Company’s objectives are prepared and communicated only on a non-IFRS basis and are subject to the cautionary statement set forth below.

The non-IFRS objectives set forth above do not take into account the following accounting elements and are estimated based upon the 2012 currency exchange rates above: share-based compensation expense estimated at approximately €20 million for 2012 and amortization of acquired intangibles estimated at approximately €80 million for 2012. The above objectives do not include any impact from other operating income and expense, net principally comprised of acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses. These estimates do not include any new stock option or share grants, or any new acquisitions or restructurings completed after February 9, 2012.

Today’s Webcast and Conference Call Information

Today, Thursday, February 9, 2012, Dassault Systèmes will first host a meeting in Paris, which will be simultaneously webcasted at 10:00 AM London time/11:00 AM Paris time and will then host a conference call at 9:00 AM New York time/ 2:00 PM London time/3:00 PM Paris time. The webcasted meeting and conference call will be available via the Internet by accessing http://www.3ds.com/company/finance/.The webcast and conference call will be archived for 30 days.

Additional investor information can be accessed at http://www.3ds.com/company/finance/ or by calling Dassault Systèmes’ Investor Relations at 33.1.61.62.69.24.

2012 Key Investor Relations Events

First Quarter Earnings, April 26, 2012
Second Quarter Earnings, July 26, 2012
Third Quarter Earnings, October 25, 2012

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