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Dassault Systèmes (Paris:DSY) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced IFRS unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014.

Solid profitability driven by net sales of $210 million and 14.5% gross margin

• Solid Sales and Earnings Growth
• Excellent Cash Flow Generation

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Fourth Quarter Highlights

• Q4 Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share increased to $0.21 versus $0.17 in the prior year period.
• Q4 Adjusted EBITDA increased to $171.8 million versus $158.3 million in the prior year period.
• Company initiates $0.05 per share quarterly dividend and $250 million share repurchase program.
• Company acquires folding carton converting and paperboard mill assets of Cascades' Norampac Division.
• Company acquires Rose City Printing and Packaging, Inc.

• Q4 adjusted EBITDA of $106 million / $366 million in 2014
• Excluding special items, net income of $0.38 per share in Q4 / $0.49 per share in 2014
• Cash growth reduces net debt to $260 million; liquidity of $858 million
• Closure costs and impairment charges contribute to GAAP net loss of $109 million in Q4 / $277 million in 2014
• 2014 sets new company record for safety

Highlights

- Full-year 2014 comparable earnings per diluted share were $3.88 vs. $3.28 in 2013; an increase of 18 percent

- Fourth quarter comparable earnings per diluted share were 84 cents vs. 86 cents in 2013

- Solid manufacturing performance and a lower tax rate nearly offset flat demand for global metal packaging and unfavorable earnings translation in the fourth quarter

- Strong free cash flow exceeded $620 million in 2014

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