French software firm posts non-IFRS operating profit of EUR589.8 million in 4Q 2023

  • Dassault Systemes expects continued revenue growth and increased profitability in the coming year
  • Non-IFRS operating profit rose to EUR589.8 million in 4Q 2023
  • Revenue increased 8% at constant currency to EUR1.64 billion
  • Operating margin of 35.9%, a percentage point higher than in the same period of 2022
  • Full-year operating profit of EUR1.93 billion on revenue of EUR5.95 billion
  • Company expects revenue growth of 8%-10% this year, excluding currency effects

Dassault Systemes, the French software firm, expects continued revenue growth and increased profitability in the coming year after reaching its guidance for the last months of 2023. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the company posted a non-IFRS operating profit of EUR589.8 million, a rise from EUR552.1 million in the same period a year earlier. Revenue also increased by 8% at constant currency to EUR1.64 billion, driven by growth in the mainstay software business. The operating margin for the quarter was 35.9%, one percentage point higher than the same period in 2022. For the full year, Dassault Systemes achieved an operating profit of EUR1.93 billion on revenue of EUR5.95 billion, representing a margin of 32.4%. Looking ahead, the company expects revenue growth of 8%-10% this year, excluding currency effects.

Public Companies: Dassault Systemes (N/A), BMW (N/A)
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