SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Report on Form 6-K dated April 23, 2003
Commission File No. 0-28578
DASSAULT SYSTEMES S.A.
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(Name of Registrant)
9, Quai Marcel Dassault, B.P. 310, 92156 Suresnes Cedex, France
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-___________
ENCLOSURES:
Dassault Systemes S.A. (the "Company") is furnishing under cover of Form 6-K two
press releases, dated April 7, 2003:
o the first announcing that the Company and StreamlineSCM, LLC, a
privately held, supply chain management implementation and consulting
firm, announced the two companies have teamed up to develop and market
the Enterprise Transaction Model (ETM), a revolutionary services
offering based on a jointly-developed solution called SMARTSCOR;
o the second announcing that Dassault Systemes has become the fastest
growing company in the product data management (PDM) segment of the PLM
market, based on market research data from prominent industry analyst
firm CIMdata, Inc., and 2002 financial performance figures released by
PDM vendors.
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[Dassault Systemes Logo] [StreamlineSCM Logo]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Enterprise Transaction Model, SMARTSCOR
From Dassault Systemes and StreamlineSCM Simplify
Complexities Of Today's Supply Chains
Revolutionary Services Offering Makes SCOR Model Easy
To Implement Via Combination of StreamlineSCM's SCOR Database
And Dassault Systemes' PLM Portfolio
Atlanta, Ga. - April 7, 2003 - Dassault Systemes (Nasdaq: DASTY; Euronext Paris:
#13065, DSY.PA), the world's leading provider of product lifecycle management
(PLM) solutions, and StreamlineSCM, LLC, a privately held, supply chain
management implementation and consulting firm, today announced the two companies
have teamed up to develop and market the Enterprise Transaction Model (ETM), a
revolutionary services offering based on a jointly-developed solution called
SMARTSCOR. Announced and demonstrated for the first time at Supply Chain World
Conference & Exhibition 2003 in Atlanta, Ga., ETM and SMARTSCOR enable companies
to easily visualize, analyze, and reduce complexities in today's sophisticated
global supply chain environments.
Originally developed for companies trying to implement the SCOR model, SMARTSCOR
consists of supply chain management tools and technologies supported by
world-class methodology, software, and infrastructure. ETM is based on the
supply chain operations reference, or SCOR, model developed and promoted by
Supply-Chain Council, Inc., the industry's leading advocacy group. SMARTSCOR
enables users to exploit intelligence surrounding a company's operating
processes and modeling capabilities, make higher-quality business decisions, and
more effectively apply important corporate knowledge. The offering is expandable
and scalable, depending on a firm's specific needs, and includes workflow
management and seamless integration with existing enterprise systems, such as
enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), and
PLM solutions.
"Business today is extraordinarily complex and full of constant process
variation, which makes it difficult for companies to efficiently manage critical
supply chain operations necessary for success," said Bruce Van Nus, vice
president of Dassault Systemes Services and president of Dassault Systemes, Inc.
"ETM provides companies with a unified reference model that allows them to
visualize, navigate, and optimize these essential processes, thereby eliminating
many of the inherent complexities of the supply chain framework. In doing so,
corporations are able to analyze and understand supply chain weaknesses, and
then take corrective action which results in cost reductions, decreased risk,
and higher performance."
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"Although the SCOR model has been effective at addressing a myriad of supply
chain management issues, ETM goes well beyond SCOR to present a graphical
representation of a company's operating processes, and the means for immediately
analyzing and fixing pressing problems, said Greg Peck, general manager of
StreamlineSCM, LLC. "ETM is more than simply a combination of technologies for
effective supply chain management. It is a viable business methodology that
empowers companies to take control of these processes, make more informed
decisions, and improve overall corporate performance."
The SMARTSCOR solution and ETM offering is comprised of a number of
sophisticated technologies for managing intricate supply chain infrastructures,
including:
o SMARTSCOR, a set of customized SCOR tools based on Dassault Systemes'
SMARTEAM(TM) PLM Solutions, and specifically modified for a particular
customer environment.
o Training, analysis methodology, and customized software solutions based on
the SCOR model.
o Dassault Systemes' PLM reference framework.
o Integration with existing customer enterprise systems, including CRM, ERP,
SCM, and PLM.
o Multiple configurations, depending on a customer's individual needs and
issues.
o System implementation and support.
About StreamlineSCM, LLC
Formed in 2001 in Miamitown, Ohio, StreamlineSCM, LLC delivers consulting,
implementation, training, and software solutions to companies seeking to
optimize supply chain management (SCM) processes. A solutions provider with a
high degree of exposure to manufacturing processes, StreamlineSCM has built a
team of professionals to offer specific knowledge and technology solutions for
increasing efficiencies in supply chain environments. The company's mission is
to "Streamline the Supply Chain Process" through the effective use of various
technologies, including those presently owned by the company, and new
innovations to supplement current applications. For more information, visit
http://www.streamlinescm.com.
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About Dassault Systemes
As world leader in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions, the Dassault
Systemes group brings value to more than 60,000 customers in 80 countries. A
pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systemes develops and
markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes
and provide a 3D vision of the entire life cycle of products from conception to
retirement. Its offering includes integrated PLM solutions for product
development (CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, SMARTEAM), general-use 3D solutions
(SolidWorks), and 3D components (SPATIAL). Dassault Systemes is listed on the
Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (no.13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. For more
information, visit http://www.3ds.com.
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Dassault Systemes Media Contact: Dassault Systemes Investor Relations
Keith R. Pillow Contacts:
Emma Rutherford and Harriet Keen
+ 818 673 2070 Financial Dynamics
+ 818 266 1787 Wireless
keith_pillow@ds-us.com + 44 207 831 3113
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[Dassault Systemes Logo]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Dassault Systemes Is The Fastest Growing
Company In Product Data Management
According to CIMdata
Foremost Global Developer of PLM Solutions
Increased PDM Revenue By 25 Percent In 2002
Paris, France -- April 7, 2003 -- Dassault Systemes (Nasdaq: DASTY; Euronext
Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the world's leading developer of product lifecycle
management (PLM) solutions, today announced it has become the fastest growing
company in the product data management (PDM) segment of the PLM market, based on
market research data from prominent industry analyst firm CIMdata, Inc., and
2002 financial performance figures released by PDM vendors.
"Despite the continued global slowdown in investments throughout 2002, Dassault
Systemes and its partner IBM had a solid year in PLM by achieving
industry-leading growth of over 25% in collaborative Product Definition
management (cPDm) new license sales," said Ken Amann, director of research at
CIMdata, Inc., a leading PLM research and advisory firm. "Among the leading cPDm
providers, only Dassault Systemes delivered year-over-year growth in 2002, while
its competitors saw their respective sales remain flat, or decline, in
comparison to 2001 figures."
"Without question, 2002 was a breakout year for Dassault Systemes' PDM business,
as the company outperformed top competitors by a wide margin in this important
market segment," said Bernard Charles, president and CEO of Dassault Systemes.
"The combination of Dassault Systemes' ENOVIA and SMARTEAM offerings, serving as
the product knowledge and process infrastructure, constitutes a cohesive PDM
solution of unmatched breadth and scope. The wide adoption of these offerings by
customers, within the overall Dassault Systemes PLM environment, is a resounding
endorsement of the company's mission to deliver on the promise of PLM throughout
and across the extended enterprise. With strong fourth quarter finishes by both
ENOVIA and SMARTEAM, these impressive results illustrate the success of the
company's PLM strategy, and its ability to provide customers with robust PDM
solutions that address and respond to complex business needs."
According to the company's 2002 financial results, Dassault Systemes' overall
PDM revenue rose 33% in the fourth quarter to (euro)30.9 million, up from
(euro)23.3 million during the same period a year ago. For the year, PDM revenue,
on a stand-alone basis, increased 25% to (euro)82.7 million, up from (euro)65.9
million in 2001. This revenue is comprised of sales of the company's overall PDM
offering, currently consisting of the ENOVIA and SMARTEAM branded solutions.
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About Dassault Systemes
As world leader in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions, the Dassault
Systemes group brings value to more than 60,000 customers in 80 countries. A
pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systemes develops and
markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes
and provide a 3D vision of the entire life cycle of products from conception to
retirement. Its offering includes integrated PLM solutions for product
development (CATIA, ENOVIA, DELMIA, SMARTEAM), general-use 3D solutions
(SolidWorks), and 3D components (SPATIAL). Dassault Systemes is listed on the
Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. For more
information, visit http://www.3ds.com.
Dassault Systemes Press Dassault Systemes Media Dassault Systemes Investor Relations
Contacts: Contact: Contacts:
Anthony Marechal Keith R. Pillow Emma Rutherford and Harriet Keen
+ 1 818 673 2070 Financial Dynamics
+33 1 55 49 84 21 keith_pillow@ds-us.com
anthony_marechal@ds-fr.com ---------------------- +44 207 831 3113
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
DASSAULT SYSTEMES S.A.
Date: April 23, 2003 By: /s/ Thibault de Tersant
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Name: Thibault de Tersant
Title: Chief Financial Officer,
Executive Vice President
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