Dassault Systèmes

According to the Financial Times, Dassault is negotiating with Nordic Capital to buy software provider ArisGlobal for around $2 billion, valuing ArisGlobal at roughly ten times revenue. Citi views the deal as consistent with Dassault’s strategy of favoring mid-sized, refinanced M&A transactions and advancing diversification into the life‑sciences business. ArisGlobal provides solutions for drug safety, regulatory compliance and medical affairs that could complement Medidata’s offerings for clinical trials. The combined platform could become even more attractive to the market through the use of AI. » Mere på de.investing.com

The UK Competition and Markets Authority opened an investigation on 30 June 2026 into suspected anti-competitive behaviour in the distribution of the CAD software Solidworks. The inquiry concerns Dassault Systemes UK Limited as well as Solid Solutions Management and Visiativ Solutions UK. The CMA is examining a possible breach of Chapter I of the Competition Act 1998 and has not yet decided whether to issue a statement of objections. If such a statement is issued, the companies involved may respond in writing and orally before a final decision is made. » Mere på de.investing.com

Dassault Systèmes reports Q1 2026 total revenue of €1.51 billion (+3% currency-adjusted), an operating margin of 30.3% and diluted EPS of €0.30. Annual run rate reached €4.37 billion (+6%) and cloud revenues grew 8%, with 3DEXPERIENCE now accounting for 42% of eligible software revenue. Management calls 2026 a “base year” for executing its AI strategy with new virtual companions and a comprehensive industrial AI architecture; the company confirms its full-year targets and forecasts further moderate growth for Q2. The stock fell slightly after the results, while the company reports strong cash generation and a net cash position of €2.40 billion. » Mere på de.investing.com

Dassault CEO Eric Trappier blames Airbus for the potential failure of the European FCAS defence project and demands a change in governance so that Dassault can take the lead in developing the combat aircraft. Germany rejects a dominant role for Dassault and insists on substantial stakes for the German Airbus defence unit, effectively bringing the project to a standstill. Airbus disputes this, emphasizing contractual partnership and shared decision‑making; disagreement over work phase 2 and the role of suppliers is delaying construction of the demonstrator. Dassault says strong Rafale export figures and parallel Rafale development reduce the pressure to lead a new joint aircraft. » Mere på faz.net

Pascal Daloz has been unanimously appointed by the board of directors as chairman and chief executive officer of Dassault Systèmes. His predecessor, Bernard Charlès, immediately resigned from his roles as executive chairman and member of the board of directors for personal reasons. Charlès will remain with the company in an advisory capacity to support the rollout of the 3D UNIV+RSES initiative. » Mere på de.investing.com