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THE AGE OF 
CUSTOMER
EXPERIENCE

2012 ANNUAL REPORT

The 3DEXPERIENCE Company

TABLE OF CONTENTS

OUR EXPERIENCE | 01

The Age of Customer Experience   p. 02

Message from the Chairman 
& the President  

Management Driven by 
Long-Term Vision  

p. 04

p. 08

YOUR E
YOUR EXPERIENCE

Opportunities for Growth  

p. 12

Experiences Adopted 
by 12 Industries  

p. 14

OUR EXPERIENCES

A Network of Talents  

2012 at a Glance  

Financial Report 2012  

p. 20

p. 22

p. 25

PROFILE

Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, 
provides  businesses  and  people  with  virtual 
universes  to  imagine  sustainable  innovations. 
Its  3DEXPERIENCE  Platform  leverages  the 
Company’s world-leading 3D software applications 
to  transform  the  way  products  are  designed, 
produced, and supported, enabling businesses to 
craft delightful customer experiences. 

With the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, our customers 
create  “social  enterprises”  that  involve  their 
customers  in  the  innovation  process.  With 
its  online  architecture,  the  3DEXPERIENCE 
environment helps businesses to test and evaluate
—anywhere  in  the  development  lifecycle  of  a 
product  or  service—the  eventual  experience 
they  will  deliver  to  their  customers.  In  short, 
3DEXPERIENCE  powers  the  next-generation 
capabilities that drive today’s Experience Economy.

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02 | OUR EXPERIENCE 

THE AGE OF CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE | 03 

THE AGE OF CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

February  9,  2012  was  a  new  milestone  with  Dassault  Systèmes  becoming  the 
3DEXPERIENCE Company, launching a new strategy and introducing our pioneering 
Industry Solution Experiences. 

Why does Dassault Systèmes’ new strategy signal a new era?
At Dassault Systèmes, we are committed to harmonizing product, nature and life—we 
believe that developing products to improve life while preserving nature can be achieved 
in a harmonious, holistic way. Sustainable development is a real and relevant mission 
dedicated to improving society, technology, and the world. It is a big purpose. But a true, 
relevant purpose motivates each of us to act as a catalyst for innovation and success. 

We are also committed to helping our customers thrive in the Age of Experience. 
Companies that dazzle customers by creating experiences, not just products, forge 
lasting  loyalty  and  earn  signifi cant  price  premiums.  Enabling  companies  to  put 
their customers at the heart of the innovation process is key to delivering great 
experiences that transcend mere products and services, and is a cornerstone of the 
3DEXPERIENCE Platform. 

It takes a special kind of compass to explore the world’s possibilities, and Dassault 
Systèmes delivers.
The Dassault Systèmes Compass represents every facet of the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform. 
Its four quadrants launch the power of our applications: 
 Social and collaborative applications (ENOVIA for Collaborative Innovation and 3DSWYM 
for Social Innovation) for working in structured and unstructured environments;
 3D modeling applications (CATIA for Digital Product Experience, SOLIDWORKS 
for 3D Design, and GEOVIA for Virtual Planet) for shaping ideas into reality; 
 Content and simulation applications (SIMULIA for Realistic Simulation, 3DVIA for 
3D Communication, and DELMIA for Digital Manufacturing & Production) where virtual 
worlds meet reality; and 
  Information intelligence applications (EXALEAD for Discovery Intelligence and 
NETVIBES for Dashboard Intelligence) for dashboarding and transforming Big Data 
into actionable intelligence. 

Mastering so many facets of excellence is inherently complex. Dassault Systèmes’ 
Industry Solution Experiences cut through this complexity, delivering a superior 
experience to our customers by allowing them to implement quickly and effi ciently. 
Built on the solid foundation of 3DEXPERIENCE and nearly three decades of side-by-side 
collaboration with our customers in a dozen industries, Industry Solution Experiences 
assemble the applications appropriate for a specifi c industry or task into a single, 
powerful solution that is easy to deploy and use. 

With proven reductions in implementation time, Industry Solution Experiences deliver 
value faster. The simplifi cation and enterprise integration that companies achieve 
with the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform and Industry Solution Experiences boost return on 
investment and position our customers to thrive in today’s Experience Economy.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN & THE PRESIDENT | 05 

Expansion and diversifi cation of our 
business progressed very well during 
2012. It was a year of record fi nancial 
performance for revenue, earnings, 
operating profi tability and cash fl ow.

CHARLES EDELSTENNE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS

BERNARD CHARLÈS
PRESIDENT 
& CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

A YEAR OF EXPANSION

One year ago, we shared with you the expansion of 
our purpose to provide businesses and people with 
3DEXPERIENCE universes to imagine sustainable innovations 
capable of harmonizing product, nature and life. Our belief is 
that our customers are evolving their businesses to provide 
their end-users with delightful experiences. This is why we 
have evolved our purpose, and redefi ned our strategy.

During 2012 we showcased, through a 
global corporate advertising campaign, 
the spirit we share with our customers, 
and with scientists and educators using 
our  software:  “IF  WE  ask  the  right 
questions, we can change the world”. 

The reaction of our customers and sales 
partners  to  our  vision,  strategy,  and 
solutions  has  been  very  positive,  as 
they perceive the value that this novel 
approach brings to business, whatever 
the industry vertical they are serving.

We  are  very  proud  of  the  innovations 
being  introduced  by  our  customers 
across industries. So many of yesterday’s 
dreams are now being virtually created, 
explored,  analyzed  and  experienced 
today with our software, and are poised 
to become tomorrow’s realities. 

3DEXPERIENCE, A NATURAL 
EVOLUTION OF OUR STRATEGY 
3DE X PERIEN CE 
is  a  signif ic ant 
transformation, but it capitalizes on what 
we have been building for 30 years with 
Digital Mock-Up and Product Lifecycle 
Management.  With  our  software,  our 
clients  can  now  model  and  simulate 
products, manufacturing processes and 
environments and they can also simulate 
the way products are bought, felt, used 
and, in a word, experienced. 3D universes 
are the most inspiring and competitive 
environments for our customers to create 
delightful  experiences  that  will  truly 
make a difference. Our vision stems from 
the strong belief that whatever product 
or service you are buying, your ultimate 
opinion of that product or service is the 
experience you have with it.

Our software solutions often 
trigger customers to rethink 
their business processes and 
innovation pathways. 
We asked no less of ourselves 
during this past year with 
2012 being a period of 
significant transformation 
within Dassault Systèmes.

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Our global corporate 
advertising campaign 
showcases our spirit: 
“IF WE ask the right 
questions, we can 
change the world”.

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN & THE PRESIDENT | 07

revenue increased by double digits, and 
CATIA showed a good dynamic led by 
demand in high-growth countries well 
supported by customers in our largest 
markets.  We  are  seeing  increased 
interest in DELMIA as companies focus 
on advanced manufacturing initiatives. 
Although ENOVIA was more impacted by 
the weakening of the macro-environment 
during the second half of the year, it made 
important progress for the full year, with 
software revenue increasing 7%. 

We are enhancing our future opportunities 
with  20,000  new  customers  in  2012 
and  we  are  also  increasing  our  touch 
points  with  nearly  10  million  users 
among  busine ss ,  e ducation  and 
consumers interacting with the software 
applications of our brands. 

LOOKING FORWARD
As a company, we enter 2013 very well 
positioned.  Our  operational  initiatives 
during  2012  strengthened  the  entire 
organization, and our expansion initiatives 
were particularly notable in increasing 
the  capacity  of  our  indirect  channels. 
We  are  reaching  more  industries, 
customers and users in all key geographic 
regions  who  are  likely  to  enhance  our 
future opportunities over the mid-term. 

Looking  for ward,  3DE XPERIENCE 
represents  a  $32  billion  addressable 
market, approximately double the PLM 
market. We believe that our addressable 
market  opportunity  is  sizeable,  are 
working hard to turn it from strategy to 
reality, and are confi dent that our Industry 
Solution Experiences will be an integral 
and important part of our progress. 

Bernard Charlès
President & Chief Executive Offi cer

Charles Edelstenne
Chairman of the Board of Directors

06 | OUR EXPERIENCE 

RE-INVENTING OURSELVES
Our  software  solutions  often  trigger 
customers  to  rethink  their  business 
processes  and  innovation  pathways. 
We  asked  no  less  of  ourselves  during 
this past year with 2012 being a period 
of  significant  transformation  within 
Dassault  Systèmes.  3DEXPERIENCE 
drove  our  strategy,  our  por tfolio 
roadmap as well as our organizational 
and operational structure. 

We  launched  12  Industry  Solution 
Experiences  designed  to  build  the 
most  accurate  business  value  for  our 
customers,  and  we  will  introduce 
additional Industry Solution Experiences 
at  an  even  quicker  pace  in  2013.  Our 
solutions are designed to  optimize our 
customers’  most  critical  processes,  
combining the appropriate functionalities 
and  technologies  of  our  dif ferent 
brands, and thus bring our customers 
significant  value  in  simplification  and 
enterprise integration and boost return 
on investment.  

Our 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, a business 
platform supported by V6 architecture, 
connec t s  and  power s  our  brand 
applications to deliver the full capabilities 
of 3D technology, encompassing all the 
dimensions of experience. It is a social 
and  collaborative  platform  to  enable 
people  to  work  and  innovate  both  in 
a structured and unstructured way; a 
modeling platform to represent holistic 
3D universes; a content and simulation 
plat form  to  e x tend  and  improve 
real-world  experimentation;  and  an 
information  intelligence  platform  to 
navigate Big Data. 

Our  ambition  to  harmonize  product, 
nature and life led us to target a new 
industry,  Natural  Resources,  with 
the  acquisition  of  Gemcom  Software 
International, the global leader in mining 
industry  software  solutions,  and  to 
create a new brand, GEOVIA. 

More broadly, to advance our addressable 
market  expansion  strategy,  we  are 
continuously investing in growing our 

capabilities, with more than 500 people 
having joined Dassault Systèmes in 2012, 
bringing our total workforce to 10,122 
in  37  countries.  With  close  to  4,500 
engineers, our Research & Development 
department brings unique skills to our 
customers. And acquisitions have enabled 
us to broaden the technologies we offer. 
In  addition  to  Gemcom,  we  acquired 
Netvibes, the award-winning brand in 
dashboard intelligence, and SquareClock, 
a  natural  fit  inside  the  3DVIA  brand, 
specialists  in  cloud-based  Social  3D 
Experience  product  confi guration  and 
space  planning  solutions  for  retail, 
professional and residential sites.

DELIVERING A RECORD FINANCIAL 
PERFORMANCE 
Expansion  and  diversification  of  our 
business  progressed  very  well  during 
2012. It was a year of record fi nancial 
performance  for  revenue,  earnings, 
operating  profitability  and  cash  flow 
–even  with  the  macro-environment 
weakening that occurred in the second 
half of 2012. We reached a new milestone 
of two billion euros (€2.04 billion non-
IFRS) in total revenues, delivering 10% 
non-IFRS  software  revenue  growth  in 
constant currencies. Revenue growth and 
operational improvements contributed to 
our non-IFRS operating margin expanding 
120  basis  points  to  31.6%.  Non-IFRS 
EPS increased 15% to €3.37, refl ecting 
revenue growth and operating margin 
expansion. Finally, the 2012 fi nancials 
were characterized by a net operating 
cash fl ow generation of €566 million, an 
increase of 26%. 

We benefi ted from growth in all three 
regions,  led  by  Asia  with  non-IFRS 
revenue  increasing  14%,  reflecting  a 
further return to investment by Japanese 
customers and strong growth in China 
and Korea. Europe has been an area of 
strength over the last several years and 
in  2012,  despite  the  softening  of  the 
macro-environment that began to affect 
regional  results  in  the  third  quarter, 
full-year  performance  was  solid  with 
revenue higher by 8%. In the Americas, 
total revenue increased 7%, with growth 
strengthening in the second half of 2012. 

We continued to expand in our target 
verticals,  which  contributed  nearly 
one-quarter of our end-user revenue in 
2012, with good traction in Consumer 
Packaged Goods & Retail; Energy, Process 
&  Utilities;  Architecture,  Engineering 
& Construction; and of course Natural 
Resources  with  the  acquisition  of 
Gemcom and the creation of GEOVIA. 
At  the  same  time,  results  in  our  core 
industries,  notably  Transportation  & 
Mobility  and  Industrial  Equipment, 
demonstrated good growth, so we are 
diversifying from strength. 

Critical to our progress has been continual 
investment  in  our  brands  to  enhance 
their value to users and to address the 
needs of the industries they are serving. 
During 2012 our brands showed healthy 
growth, with a stand-out performance 
in  our  simulation  business.  SIMULIA, 
among  the  most  diversified  of  our 
brands  from  an  industry  perspective, 
posted double-digit software revenue 
growth. In design, SOLIDWORKS software 

We are very proud of the innovations being 
introduced by our customers across industries. 
So many of yesterday’s dreams are now being 
virtually created, explored, analyzed and 
experienced today with our software, and are 
poised to become tomorrow’s realities. 

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 EXECUTIVE TEAM | 09

MANAGEMENT DRIVEN BY LONG-TERM VISION

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

BERNARD CHARLÈS
President & Chief Executive Offi cer

BRUNO LATCHAGUE
Executive Vice President, 
Global Sales Strategy 
& Operations, 
3DS Value Solutions,  
Managing Director
North America 

PASCAL DALOZ
Executive Vice President, 
Corporate Strategy 
& Market Development

DOMINIQUE FLORACK
Senior Executive Vice President, 
Products, Strategy - R&D

MONICA MENGHINI
Executive Vice President, 
Industry, Marketing & 
Corporate Communications

LAURENCE BARTHÈS
Executive Vice President, 
Chief People & Information Offi cer

 SYLVAIN LAURENT
Executive Vice President,
3DS Business Transformation

THIBAULT DE TERSANT
Senior Executive Vice President, 
Chief Financial Offi cer

PHILIPPE FORESTIER
Executive Vice President, 
Global Affairs & Communities

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MANAGEMENT TEAM | 11

MANAGING DIRECTORS

BRAND EXECUTIVES

NAM
Bruno Latchague 

LATAM
Valeria Godoy

EUROCENTRAL 
Andreas Barth

EUROWEST
Olivier Leteurtre 

INDIA
Chandan Chowdhury

EURONORTH 
Stephen Chadwick

AP SOUTH
Samson Khaou

EURONORDICS
Ylva Berg

RUSSIA
Laurent Valroff

EUROMED
Guido Porro

GREATER CHINA
Hao Feng Wang

KOREA
Youngbin Cho

JAPAN
Seiji Kajiya

Philippe Laufer

Bertrand Sicot

Laurent Couillard

Scott Berkey

Freddy Mini

Philippe Charlès

Sophie Planté

Andy Kalambi

Lynne Wilson

Rick Moignard

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH | 13

YOUR
EXPERIENCE

Customers in 12 industries 
around the globe are bringing 
value to their customers via 
the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH

In an age in which natural resources are 
consumed in unprecedented amounts, a 
solution is desperately needed to secure 
the longevity of our planet for generations 
to come. With the acquisition of Gemcom 
Software International, the world leader 
in mining industry software applications 
and services, Dassault Systèmes took a 
signifi cant step towards fulfi lling its purpose 
of  providing  3DEXPERIENCE  universes 
for imagining sustainable innovations to 
harmonize products, nature and life. 

As a result of the acquisition, the Company 
expanded into a new industry, Natural 
Resources,  and  created  a  new  brand, 
GEOVIA,  to  serve  it.  GEOVIA  helps  to 
model and simulate our planet to improve 
predictability,  efficiency,  safety  and 
sustainability of the Natural Resources 
industry. 

By  combining  GEOVIA’s  expert  3D 
modelling and planning applications with 
technologies of other Dassault Systèmes 
brands  through  the  3DEXPERIENCE 
Platform,  the  Company  is  creating  an 
interactive, virtual environment, focused 
initially on the mining market. Mining 
companies are able to make informed, 
real-time decisions to maximize the value 
of their major asset, their ore body, from 
early exploration through delivery to their 
end customers while ensuring compliance 
with geological, logistical, operational, 
governmental,  and  environmental 
constraints. This platform will form the 
basis of the 3DEXPERIENCE for all Natural 
Resources and will transform how the 
world manages this critical intersection 
of product, nature and life. 

“Leveraging our substantial 
position in the mining 
sector, we are expanding 
our focus to create 
3DEXPERIENCE universes 
that will help us to model 
and simulate our planet 
to improve predictability, 
effi ciency, safety and 
sustainability of all natural 
resources.” 

Rick Moignard
Chief Executive Offi cer, GEOVIA
Vice President, Natural Resources 
Industry

NATURAL RESOURCES

“GEOVIA has been a key partner 
for Dundee Precious Metals in the 
application of enabling technology 
to increase our mine effi ciency 
and production output. Now with 
the added value of the Dassault 
Systèmes technology, we see that 
the dream of creating a virtual 3D 
environment through the entire 
resource lifecycle, from early 
exploration to delivery of product to 
our customers, is possible and could 
help transform the mining industry.” 

Rick Howes
Chief Executive Offi cer 
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. 

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Use your smartphone 
to learn more about GEOVIA

14 | YOUR EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCES ADOPTED BY 12 INDUSTRIES | 15

Olivier Sappin
Vice President 
TRANSPORTATION 
& MOBILITY

Michel Tellier
Vice President 
AEROSPACE 
& DEFENSE

Alain Houard 
Vice President 
MARINE
& OFFSHORE

Philippe Bartissol 
Vice President 
INDUSTRIAL 
EQUIPMENT

TRANSPORTATION 
& MOBILITY

MARINE & OFFSHORE 

“Using 3DSWYM, a cloud-based 
application on the 3DEXPERIENCE 
Platform, enables us all to go 
to one source for information, 
which in turn enables speed 
and effi ciency. This helps us 
more quickly develop and deliver 
innovations that add value for 
vehicle manufacturers and drivers 
alike.” 

Tim Yerdon 
Global Director Innovation, Design, R&D 
Visteon Corporation

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

“Every second, a P&WC-powered 
airplane takes off or lands 
somewhere in the world and 
our goal is to ensure the highest 
quality, best service cost, and 
overall product value for those 
customers. Dassault Systèmes is 
a strategic partner in executing 
our vision of a quality product and 
customer experience.”

Walter Di Bartolomeo
Vice President, Productivity & Engineering
Pratt & Whitney Canada 

“To enable that collaborative process we need a strong, 
reliable solution that allows the entire team—including 
sailors and designers—to show the full model in meetings, 
zoom in to highlight certain parts, simulate how they 
would work, give feedback and make changes in real-time. 
Dassault Systèmes gives us those capabilities and we rarely 
have meetings without its tools on screen. As a result, 
we were able to reduce our drafting signifi cantly.”

Christoph Erbelding 
Structural Design, Senior FEA Analyst 
ORACLE TEAM USA

INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT

“With Single Source for Speed, 
we have a complete view 
of our product information, 
traceability, and effi cient 
management and control 
at all times.” 

Michael Stöckli 
Head of IT Business Solutions 
Jakob Müller AG 

Use your smartphone to learn more about 
3DEXPERIENCE for industries

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16 | YOUR EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCES ADOPTED BY 12 INDUSTRIES | 17

Mark Messow
Vice President 
HIGH-TECH

Susan OlivIer
Vice President 
CONSUMER GOODS 
& RETAIL

Philippe Loeb 
Vice President 
CONSUMER PACKAGED 
GOODS & RETAIL

Jean Colombel
Vice President 
LIFE SCIENCES

HIGH-TECH

“We initially reviewed various 
products. But we ultimately 
decided that only Dassault 
Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE 
applications would ensure the 
success of our PDM strategy.”

Cheon Hee Youn
Senior Manager
LG Electronics

CONSUMER PACKAGED 
GOODS & RETAIL

“Adapting SIMULIA’s FEA software to 
the packaging design process enabled 
Tetra Pak® engineers to develop 
new ways to signifi cantly decrease 
development time while maintaining 
package quality. It was a world fi rst 
for the food processing and packaging 
industry.”

Dr. Laurence Mott
Vice President, Technologies and Service Products
Tetra Pak

CONSUMER GOODS & RETAIL

“Luxottica’s worldwide expansion 
is thanks to constant attention to 
R&D and technological innovation, 
and adapting to market evolutions 
with respect to people and the 
environment. The 3DEXPERIENCE 
Platform is the global solution for 
our development of more than 1,500 
new styles per year, helping us 
reach the market at the right time.”

Roberto Corradini
Corporate IT
Luxottica Group S.p.A.

L
LIFE SCIENCES

“SOLIDWORKS enabled us to come out 
with a series of concepts for the Firefl y 
Infant Phototherapy device incredibly 
quickly. We used the software’s simulation 
tools for stress testing and to analyze heat 
distribution, which are important factors 
because of the large number of LEDs 
involved. We’re about to begin production 
and will soon provide an affordable 
solution to a pressing healthcare need.”

Will Harris
Designer
Design That Matters, Inc.

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18 | YOUR EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCES ADOPTED BY 12 INDUSTRIES | 19

Kevin Pleiter
Vice President 
FINANCIAL & 
BUSINESS SERVICES

Stéphane Declée
Vice President 
ENERGY, PROCESS 
& UTILITIES

Marty Doscher 
Vice President 
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING
& CONSTRUCTION

FINANCIAL & 
BUSINESS SERVICES

“When we needed innovative 
technology that could collect and 
analyze internal and external data 
quickly, whatever the format or 
location, we chose the unique 
semantic capabilities of EXALEAD. 
Its 360° view of all customer 
data provides end-users with 
analytical discovery pages that 
help them make smarter decisions 
and improve their operational 
effi ciency.” 

Dario Resnati 
Chief Innovation Offi cer
BNP Paribas Securities Services

ENERGY, PROCESS 
& UTILITIES

“With the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, 
we have an integrated environment 
for collaboration and data exchange. 
All project participants experience 
a sense of unity, working together 
closely using the same process. 
They get feedback in real time, 
implement changes on a daily basis, 
and work out problems faster 
than before.”

Valery Limarenko 
President
NIAEP OJSC and ASE JSC

ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING
& CONSTRUCTION

“Moving beyond the immediate impacts of better 
design communication and construction trade 
coordination, 3DEXPERIENCE technology affords 
a level of partnership that inspires the team, helps 
maintain the momentum, and participates in making 
the project an exceptional experience for all.”

Kerenza Harris 
Architect
Morphosis Architects

Use your smartphone to learn more 
about our Customer Stories

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20 | OUR EXPERIENCES

A NETWORK OF TALENTS | 21

COMBINING 
SCIENCE, ART & 
TECHNOLOGY FOR A 
SUSTAINABLE WORLD

Ranked  as  one  of  Forbes  Magazine’s  Top  10 
most innovative companies in Europe, Dassault 
Systèmes teams partner every day with research 
and education organizations to serve 170,000 
customers around the world. 

Collaborating via the 3DSWYM social innovation 
a p p li c a t i o n ,   m o r e   t h a n   10 ,0 0 0   D a s s a u l t 
S y s t è m e s   p e o p l e   a n d   t h e i r   e c o s y s t e m 
continuously extend their scope of expertise, 
exchanging ideas at any time, sharing knowledge 
and  experience  to  carry  out  global  projects, 
bringing the value of 3D to all domains. 

In the healthcare field, Dassault Systèmes has 
been partnering with medical institutions to 
build immersive and interactive 3D Experiences. 
Examples include BornToBeAlive, demonstrating 
the  steps  in  a  mother’s  life  from  pregnancy 
to  childbir th,  and  StayingAlive,  which  uses 
simulation technologies for medical training, 
contributing to saving lives. 

Dassault Systèmes also creates cultural learning 
e xperiences.  Working  with  his torians  and 
researchers using period maps and archeological 
records, the Paris 3D Saga project uses Dassault 
Systèmes  solutions  to  trace  the  history  of 
Paris back 2,000 years. In September, 15,000 
Parisians  and  tourists  travelled  back  in  time 
during a special event held at Paris City Hall. 
They enjoyed a virtual visit of the City of Light, 
projected on nine giant screens. This interactive 
3D Experience is available on the Web, an iPad 
app, a documentary fi lm, and “touch” terminals 
at museums and universities.

An ot h er  w ay  t o  pr om ot e  e du c at ion  is  t o 
encourage  future  generations  to  “think  and 
dream”  3D  by  organizing  competitions  and 
events such as “3DEXPERIENCE Days” for kids. 
Children  of  employees  at  locations  in  China, 
France,  India  and  the  United  States  spent  a 
special  day  experiencing  Dassault  Systèmes 
solutions and playing games to learn how virtual 
universes contribute to improving the real world.

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22 | OUR EXPERIENCES

2012 AT A GLANCE | 23

2012 AT A GLANCE

A YEAR OF EXPANSION

2012 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Software revenue growth

+10% in constant currencies*

EPS growth

+15% to €3.37* 

Operating margin expansion

+120 basis points to 31.6%*

Net operating cash fl ow growth 

+26%

Proposed cash dividend 

+14% per share to €0.80

Customers expansion

+20,000 new customers

Users expansion

Nearly 10 million users in total

Geographic diversifi cation

High-growth countries revenue growth 
+16% in constant currencies

REVENUE
REVENUE NON-IFRS*
(millions €)

DILUTED EPS
DILUTED EPS NON-IFRS* 
(€)

OPERATING MARGIN 
OPERATING MARGIN NON-IFRS* 
(%)

NET CASH PROVIDED 
BY OPERATIONS
(millions €)

8
2
0
2

,

9
3
0
2

,

3
8
7
1

,

4
8
7
1

,

4
6
5
1

,

0
8
5
1

,

7
3
3

.

6
6
2

.

2
9
2

.

3
3
2

.

0
5
2

.

2
8
1

.

.

4
0
3

.

0
4
2

.

6
1
3

.

7
4
2

.

6
8
2

.

6
0
2

6
6
5

1
5
8 4
0
4

10

11

12

10

11

12

10

11

12

10

11 12

INDUSTRY DIVERSIFICATION

Marine & Offshore

20%

13%

Services & Other 

Other
PLM Software 

9%

18%

CATIA Software

Americas

40%

28%

27%

Europe

45%

3DS Value
Solutions

24%

20%

3DS Professional

3DS Business
Transformation

56%

REVENUE
BY PRODUCT LINE

REVENUE
BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION

REVENUE 
BY SALES CHANNEL

Transportation
& Mobility

1%

29%

13%

Aerospace & Defense

SOLIDWORKS Software 

ENOVIA Software

Asia-Pacifi c

New Industries
• High-Tech
• Consumer Goods & Retail
• Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail
• Life Sciences 
• Energy, Process & Utilities
• Architecture, Engineering 
& Construction
• Financial & Business Services
• Natural Resources

*  Non-IFRS

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13%

Business Services

24%

20%

Industrial Equipment

REVENUE BY ACTIVITY

SOFTWARE REVENUE

Software

91%

Services 

9%

Recurring
Software

71%

29%

New Licenses
& Product 
Development

*  All fi nancial information is reported according to IFRS. In addition, the Company has provided supplemental non-IFRS fi nancial information which excludes the effect 
of adjusting the carrying value of acquired companies’ deferred revenue, the amortization of acquired intangibles, share-based compensation expense, certain other 
operating income and expense, net, certain one-time items included in fi nancial income and other, net, and certain one-time tax effects and the income tax effects 
of the above adjustments.

DASSAULT SYSTÈMES / 2012 ANNUAL REPORT

24 | SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SHAREHOLDERS’
COMPOSITION* 

Bernard Charlès

Charles 
Edelstenne

0.8%
6.2%

Free Float

51.5%

41.5%

Groupe Industriel
Marcel Dassault

EMPLOYEES BY REGION*
WORFORCE : 10,122

Europe & 
Middle East

Asia-Pacifi c

42%

28%

30%

Americas

SPLIT OF FREE FLOAT*
(identifi ed investors) 

France

UK
& Ireland

23%

22%

Rest-of-World

4%

14%

37%

North America

Continental Europe
(ex France)

STOCK DATA*
Listed on NYSE Euronext Paris and traded
on the U.S. Over-the-Counter Market 

KEY 2013 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EVENTS

Share price  ...............................................................  €84.23
..................................................................................  $113.09 

Thursday, April 25, 2013
Release of First Quarter Earnings

Market capitalization  ....................................... €10.5 billion 
...........................................................................  $14.1 billion 

Thursday, May 30, 2013
Annual Shareholders’ Meeting

Stock price performance comparison
Dassault Systèmes  ...................................................... +36%
CAC 40  ......................................................................... +15%
Euronext 100  ..............................................................  +15%

Average daily volume traded 
on Euronext  ................................................. 239,623 shares

* As of December 31, 2012

Thursday, July 25, 2013
Release of Second Quarter Earnings

Thursday, October 24, 2013 
Release of Third Quarter Earnings

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Annual Report 2012

Annual Financial Report

This document is an English-language translation of Dassault Syst `emes’ Document de r ´ef´erence (registration document), which
was filed with the AMF (French Financial Markets Authority) on April 3, 2013, in accordance with Articles 212-13 of the AMF General
Regulation.

Only the French version of the Document de r ´ef´erence is legally binding.

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General

This Annual Report also includes:

– the annual financial report to be prepared and published by every listed company within four months of the end of its
fiscal  year,  pursuant  to  Article  L. 451-1-2  of  the  Monetary  and  Financial  Code  and  Article  222-3  of  the  AMF  General
Regulation; and

– the annual management report of Dassault Syst `emes SA’s Board of Directors, which must be provided to the General
Meeting  of  Shareholders  approving  the  financial  statements  for  each  completed  fiscal  year,  pursuant  to
Articles L. 225-100 et seq. of the French Commercial Code.

The index set forth on page 203 provides cross-references to the relevant portions of these two reports.

All references to ‘‘euro’’ or to the symbol ‘‘e’’ refer to the legal currency of the French Republic and certain countries of the European Union.
All references to the ‘‘U.S. dollar’’ or to the symbol ‘‘$’’ refer to the legal currency of the United States.

As used herein, ‘‘Dassault Syst `emes’’, the ‘‘Company’’ or the ‘‘Group’’ refers to Dassault Syst `emes SA and all the companies included in the
scope of consolidation.

‘‘Dassault Syst `emes SA’’ refers only to the French parent company of the Group.

In  compliance  with  Article  28  of  European  Regulation  no 809/2004  of  the  Commission,  the  following  information  is  incorporated  by
reference in this Annual Report:

(cid:127) the consolidated financial statements on pages 119 to 154 (inclusive), the parent company financial statements on pages 155 to 178
(inclusive), and the related audit reports on pages 180 to 184 (inclusive) of the registration document for the year 2011 filed with the AMF
(French Financial Markets Authority) on March 29, 2012, under no  D.12-0235;

(cid:127) the financial information on pages 48 to 62 (inclusive) of the registration document for the year 2011 filed with the AMF on March 29,

2012, under no  D.12-0235;

(cid:127) the consolidated financial statements on pages 120 to 156 (inclusive), the parent company financial statements on pages 157 to 179
(inclusive), and the related audit reports on pages 181 to 186 (inclusive) of the registration document for the year 2010 filed with the AMF
(French Financial Markets Authority) on April 1, 2011, under no D.11-0213; and

(cid:127) the financial information on pages 44 to 58 (inclusive) of the registration document for the year 2010 filed with the AMF on April 1, 2011,

under no  D.11-0213.

The portions of these documents which are not incorporated herein are either not relevant for current investors, or are covered in another
section of this Annual Report.

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Contents

PERSON RESPONSIBLE 

1

PRESENTATION OF
THE GROUP 

1.1 Key Figures
1.2 History
1.3 Group Organization
1.4 Business Activities
1.5 Research and Development
1.6 Risk Factors

SOCIAL, SOCIETAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL

2 RESPONSIBILITY 

p. 4

p. 5

p. 5
p. 6
p. 11
p. 13
p. 23
p. 24

p. 33

2.1 Social and Societal Responsibility
2.2 Environmental Responsibility
2.3 Independent Verifier’s Attestation and Assurance
Report on Social, Environmental and Societal
Information

p. 33
p. 49

p. 57

3

FINANCIAL REVIEW AND
PROSPECTS 

3.1 Operating and Financial Review
3.2 Financial Objectives
3.3 Interim and Other Financial Information

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

4 4.2 Parent Company Financial Statements

4.1 Consolidated Financial Statements

4.3 Legal and Arbitration Proceedings

p. 60

p. 60
p. 73
p. 73

p. 74

p. 74
p. 111
p. 140

5 and Internal Control

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE  p. 141

5.1 Report of the Chairman on Corporate Governance

5.2 Report of the Statutory Auditors on Corporate

Governance and Internal Control

5.3 Compensation and Benefits
5.4 Transactions in the Company’s Shares by the

Management of the Company

5.5 Statutory Auditors

p. 141

p. 159
p. 160

p. 168
p. 172

6

INFORMATION ABOUT DASSAULT
SYSTEMES SA, THE SHARE
CAPITAL AND THE OWNERSHIP
STRUCTURE 

p. 173

7

6.1 Information about Dassault Syst `emes SA
6.2 Information about the Share Capital
6.3 Information about the Shareholders
6.4 Stock Market Information

p. 173
p. 177
p. 183
p. 185

GENERAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS 

p. 187

7.1 Presentation of the Resolutions Proposed by the
Board of Directors to the General Meeting of
Shareholders on May 30, 2013

p. 187

7.2 Draft Resolutions Proposed by the Board of

Directors to the General Meeting of Shareholders
on May 30, 2013

p. 192

CROSS-REFERENCE TABLES  p. 203

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PERSON RESPONSIBLE

Person Responsible for the Registration Document

Bernard Charl `es – President and Chief Executive Officer.

Certification by the Person Responsible for the
Registration Document

V´elizy-Villacoublay, April 3, 2013.

‘‘I hereby certify, after having taken all reasonable measures for this purpose, that the information contained in this Registration Document
(document de r ´ef´erence) is, to my knowledge, in accordance with the facts and that no information liable to affect its significance has
been omitted.

I certify that, to my knowledge, the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and give a
faithful representation of the assets, financial situation and results of Dassault Syst `emes SA and all the companies included in the scope of
consolidation, and that the ‘‘Management Report’’ included in this Annual Report, as indicated in the cross-reference index below, presents
a faithful representation of the business trends, results and financial situation of Dassault Syst `emes SA and all the companies included in
the scope of consolidation as well as a description of the principal risks and uncertainties which they face.

I have received a completion letter (lettre de fin de travaux) from the auditors stating that they have verified the information regarding the
financial situation and the financial statements included in this Registration Document and that they have read this document in its entirety.

The consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010 are covered by a report of the Statutory Auditors, set forth on
pages 182-183 of the Registration Document for the year 2010, which was filed with the AMF on April 1, 2011, under number D. 11-0213
and contains an observation.’’

Bernard Charl `es

President and Chief Executive Officer

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CHAPTER 1 – PRESENTATION OF
THE GROUP

1.1 Key Figures

The selected financial information set forth below has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
(‘‘IFRS’’) as adopted in the European Union, unless otherwise indicated.

(in millions, except percentages and per share data)

2012

2011

2010

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

Total revenue

Operating income

As a percentage of total revenue

Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company

Diluted net income per share

Dividend paid (per share)

Supplemental non-IFRS financial information(2)
Total revenue

Operating income

As a percentage of total revenue

Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company

Diluted net income per share

e2,028.3

501.0

24.7%

334.8
e2.66
e0.80(1)

e1,783.0

e1,563.8

427.9

24.0%

289.2
e2.33
e0.70

322.0

20.6%

220.5
e1.82
e0.54

e2,038.5

e1,783.5

e1,580.0

644.3

31.6%

424.5
e3.37

542.6

30.4%

362.1
e2.92

451.7

28.6%

302.6
e2.50

(1)

(2)

To be proposed for approval at the General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for May 30, 2013.

Readers are cautioned that the supplemental non-IFRS financial information is subject to inherent limitations. It is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or

principles and should not be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for IFRS measurements. The supplemental non-IFRS financial information should be read only in

conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. Furthermore, the supplemental non-IFRS financial information may not be

comparable  to  similarly  titled  adjusted  measures  used  by  other  companies.  For  a  reconciliation  of  this  non-IFRS  financial  information  with  the  Company’s  audited  financial

statements, see paragraph 3.1.1.2 ‘‘Supplemental Non-IFRS Financial Information’’.

(in millions)

ASSETS

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments

Trade accounts receivable, net

Other assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES
Borrowings, non-current

Other liabilities

Parent shareholders’ equity

Total liabilities

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

2011

2010

e1,319.1

457.8

1,827.0

3,603.9

38.3

1,200.9

2,364.7
h3,603.9

e1,423.0

494.3

1,599.5

3,516.8

72.4

1,378.2

2,066.2
h3,516.8

e1,139.1

413.5

1,519.2

3,071.8

293.4

987.6

1,790.8
h3,071.8

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1

1.2 History

1.2.1 History and Development of the Company

1.2.1.1 Summary

Dassault  Syst `emes  was  established  in  1981  through  the  spin-off  of  a  small  team  of  engineers  from  Dassault  Aviation,  which  was
developing software to design wind tunnel models and therefore reduce the cycle time for wind tunnel testing, using surfacing modeling in
three dimensions (‘‘3D’’). The Company entered into a distribution agreement with IBM the same year and started to sell its software under
the CATIA brand. With the introduction of its Version 3 (‘‘V3’’) architecture in 1986, the foundations of 3D modeling for product design were
established.

Through its work with large industrial customers, the Company learned how important it was for them to have a software solution that would
support the design of highly diversified parts in 3D. The growing adoption of 3D design for all components of complex products, such as
airplanes and cars, triggered the vision for transforming the 3D part design process into a systematic integrated product design. The
Version  4  (‘‘V4’’)  architecture  was  created,  opening  new  possibilities  to  realize  full  digital  mock-ups  (‘‘DMU’’)  of  any  product.  The
V4 architectured software solutions helped customers reduce the number of physical prototypes and realize substantial savings in product
development cycle times, and it made global engineering possible as engineers were able to share their ongoing work across the globe
virtually.

In order to fulfill the mission to provide a robust 3D Product Lifecycle Management (‘‘PLM’’) solution supporting the entire product lifecycle
from virtual design to virtual manufacturing, the Company developed and introduced its next software architecture in 1999, Version 5
(‘‘V5’’). In conjunction with its strategy and product portfolio development plans, the Company undertook a series of targeted acquisitions
expanding its software applications portfolio offering to include digital manufacturing, realistic simulation, product data management and
enterprise business process collaboration.

In 2012, the Company unveiled its new horizon, 3DEXPERIENCE, expanded its purpose from product to nature and life, and introduced its
Social Industry Experiences strategy including the launch of its initial industry solution experiences. The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform is a
business platform which can be used on premise or online, in a public or private cloud leveraging the Company’s current technology
architecture Version 6 (‘‘V6’’).

See paragraphs 1.2.1.3 ‘‘Dassault Syst `emes’ Purpose’’, 1.4.1.1 ‘‘Summary’’ and 1.4.1.4 ‘‘Technology’’ for further information.

1.2.1.2 Summary Timeline

1981:

(cid:127) Creation of Dassault Syst `emes to design products in 3D through the spin-off of a team of engineers from Dassault Aviation;

(cid:127) The Company’s flagship brand, CATIA, is launched;

(cid:127) Worldwide marketing, sales and support agreement with IBM, beginning of a long-standing partnership;

(cid:127) Initial industry focus: automotive and aerospace.

1986:

(cid:127) V3 software introduced for 3D Design.

1994:

(cid:127) V4 architecture introduced offering a new technology enabling the full DMU of a product, enabling customers to significantly reduce the

number of physical prototypes and to have a complete understanding of the virtual product;

(cid:127) Expansion  of  the  Company’s  industry  focus  to  seven  industries,  adding  fabrication  and  assembly,  consumer  goods,  high-tech,

shipbuilding and energy.

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1996:

(cid:127) Initial public offering in Paris and listing on the NASDAQ (the Company voluntarily delisted from the NASDAQ in 2008).

1997:

(cid:127) Broadening of the Company’s 3D design product line to the entry 3D market, with the acquisition of the start-up SOLIDWORKS, with a

Windows-native architecture, to target principally the 2D to 3D migration market opportunity;

(cid:127) Formation of the Company’s Professional channel, focused on marketing, sales and support of SOLIDWORKS;

(cid:127) Organization  of  the  Company  into  two  business  segments,  process-centric  (PLM),  supporting  its  customers’  end-to-end  product
development process, and design-centric (Mainstream/SOLIDWORKS), dedicated to customers seeking to design products in a 3D
design environment.

1998:

(cid:127) Creation of the ENOVIA brand, focused on management of CATIA product data with the acquisition of IBM’s Product Manager software.

1999:

(cid:127) Initial launch of V5, a new architecture software for the PLM market designed for both Windows NT and UNIX environments;

(cid:127) The Company expands its ENOVIA product line with the acquisition of SmarTeam focused on product data management for the small

and mid-sized companies (‘‘SMB’’) market.

2000:

(cid:127) Creation of the DELMIA brand, addressing the digital manufacturing domain (digital process planning, robotic simulation and human

modeling technology).

2005:

(cid:127) Creation  of  the  SIMULIA  brand,  addressing  realistic  simulation,  representing  a  significant  expansion  of  the  Company’s  simulation
capabilities, leveraging the acquisition of Abaqus, as the core of its realistic simulation offerings and the Company’s existing simulation
products;

(cid:127) Sales generated through the long-standing distribution agreement with IBM account for 52% of the Company’s total revenues;

(cid:127) Creation  of  the  Company’s  PLM  Value  Solutions  sales  channel,  an  indirect  channel  for  the  PLM  market  specifically  focused  on

supporting SMB companies.

2006:

(cid:127) Expansion of the ENOVIA portfolio with the acquisition of MatrixOne, a global provider of collaborative PLM software and services to

medium-to-large organizations;

(cid:127) Expansion of the Company’s industry focus from seven to 11 industries.

2007:

(cid:127) Amendment of the IBM PLM partnership agreement, outlining the progressive assumption of full responsibility for the Company’s PLM

Value Solutions channel;

(cid:127) Creation of the 3DVIA brand. Building upon several years of research and investment, 3DVIA was launched to bring 3D technology to

new users to imagine, communicate and experience in 3D;

(cid:127) Further expanding its product offering for CATIA, the Company acquired ICEM, a U.K. company well-known in the automotive industry for

its styling and high-quality surface modeling and rendering solutions.

2008:

(cid:127) Introduction of the Company’s V6 architecture.

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1

2010:

(cid:127) The Company acquires full control of its distribution sales channels with the acquisition of IBM PLM, the IBM business unit dedicated

exclusively to the marketing, sale and support of the Company’s PLM software;

(cid:127) Signing of a Global Alliance agreement with IBM in which the Company and IBM defined the next steps in their relationship, extending

their cooperation in key areas: professional services, cloud computing, middleware, flexible financing and hardware;

(cid:127) Acquisition of Exalead, a French company providing search platforms and search-based applications for consumer and business users.

2011:

(cid:127) DELMIA’s offering expands with the acquisition of Intercim, offering manufacturing and production management software for advanced

and highly regulated industries;

(cid:127) ENOVIA’s industry offering for formula-based industries expanded with the acquisition of Enginuity;

(cid:127) 100% of the Company’s total revenues are derived from its wholly-directed three sales channels, completing the transition from IBM

begun in 2005;

(cid:127) Dassault Syst `emes announced its new online V6 architecture, its new store, a 3DStore online for 3DEXPERIENCE and applications, and

its first online cloud business services.

2012:

(cid:127) Expansion of the Company’s strategy to 3DEXPERIENCE. See paragraph 1.2.1.3 ‘‘Dassault Syst `emes’ Purpose’’;

(cid:127) Creation  of  a  new  brand,  GEOVIA,  dedicated  to  model  our  planet,  focus  on  a  new  industrial  sector,  Natural  Resources,  with  the

acquisition of Gemcom Software International Inc. (‘‘Gemcom’’) in the mining sector;

(cid:127) Acquisitions of Netvibes, bringing intelligent dashboarding capabilities, and SquareClock, providing cloud-based 3D space planning

solutions;

(cid:127) Introduction of the Company’s first industry solution experiences.

For further information on acquisitions made in 2011 and 2012, see paragraph 1.2.2 ‘‘Investments’’.

1.2.1.3 Dassault Syst `emes’ Purpose

Dassault  Syst `emes’  corporate  mission  is  to  provide  business  and  people  with  3DEXPERIENCE  universes  to  imagine  sustainable
innovations capable of harmonizing product, nature and life.

A growing number of companies in all industry verticals are evolving their innovation processes to imagine the future both with, and for, their
end-consumers. To meet this challenge, it is vital to ensure collaborative work processes internally and externally to the enterprise with
designers, engineers, researchers and marketing managers, as well as external ad hoc participants because the innovation flow comes
from many directions. Ensuring this flow unleashes the potential of what companies and academics call the new ‘‘Social Enterprise’’.
Dassault Syst `emes, with its 3DEXPERIENCE Platform leveraging its V6 architecture, provides this ‘‘linkage’’, enabling decision-makers to
create the value that their ultimate consumers are seeking. The Company’s 3DEXPERIENCE portfolio is designed to enable the powering
of 3D realistic virtual experiences representing usage of future products, and is comprised of social and collaborative applications, 3D
modeling applications, content and simulation applications, and information intelligence applications.

For  Dassault  Syst `emes  to  be  able  to  help  its  customers  simulate  the  end-consumer  experience,  it  is  important  to  have  a  complete
understanding of the most critical business needs of the industries in which its customers operate. Therefore, in conjunction with the
Company’s  Social  Industry  Experiences  strategy,  Dassault  Syst `emes  has  adapted  its  organizational  structure  to  focus  on  users  and
business decision-makers through its brands, industry and sales channel organizations, while further developing its geographic reach.

Dassault Syst `emes has brought value to customers since its inception in 1981 by providing solutions in 3D Design for product creation,
DMU for replacing physical mock-ups, and PLM covering the product’s whole life, from design to manufacture and service. Now Dassault
Syst `emes has crossed into the next stage in its vision of the future: the 3DEXPERIENCE era, a new phase already underway with key
innovative customers who share this same vision and understand that ‘‘experiences’’ are the new way of doing business.

The Company believes its 3DEXPERIENCE strategy broadens its addressable market opportunity. Specifically, the PLM software and
services  market  was  estimated  to  have  an  addressable  market  size  of  approximately  $16  billion  in  2011.  During  2012  the  Company
expanded its strategy to encompass PLM and a broader market, which it has defined as the 3DEXPERIENCE market. It has estimated that
this addressable market opportunity represents approximately a doubling of the current PLM market based upon the Company’s internal
estimates  and  external  market  data.  In  addition  to  continued  growth  opportunities  in  the  PLM  market,  3DEXPERIENCE  significantly

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expands the market opportunity in virtual product experience, including systems behaviour and ergonomy, business intelligence, virtual
training,  resources  management,  as  well  as  the  representation  of  nature  and  life.  3DEXPERIENCE  also  enhances  the  Company’s
presence  in  new  industrial  sectors  such  as  Consumer  Goods  &  Retail  and  Consumer  Packaged  Goods  &  Retail,  Life  Sciences,  and
Financial & Business Services.

1.2.2 Investments

The Company’s investments, both through expenditures on its internal R&D efforts and through acquisitions, are closely aligned with its
strategic roadmap. The Company’s internal R&D investments are the principal driver of its product innovations and enhancements and
totaled e1.02 billion for the three-year period ended December 31, 2012.

At the same time, with its goal to accelerate its penetration and expand its footprint within targeted industries, the Company will continue to
evaluate  potential  external  investments  complementing  and  extending  its  technology,  brands  and  industry  knowledge  through
partnerships, minority investments or acquisitions. For further information, see paragraphs 1.4.1.4 ‘‘Technology’’ and 1.5 ‘‘Research and
Development’’.

1.2.2.1 Acquisitions in 2012 and 2011

The Company completed three acquisitions in 2012, the two principal of which are described below, for a net investment of e281.5 million,
and four main acquisitions in 2011 for a net investment of e37.4 million.

2012: Expansion of the Company’s industry offerings to Natural Resources

In July 2012, in conjunction with the creation of a new brand, GEOVIA, to model and simulate our planet, the Company acquired Gemcom,
a global leader in mining software solutions for an acquisition price of approximately e274 million. Gemcom provides software and services
for mining customers to discover, measure, design, plan and manage their mining operations from exploration to production. Its customer
base includes the top ten, as well as 30 of the 40 largest, mining companies in the world by revenue. Its employee base totals approximately
360. Its geographic presence further broadens the Company’s global geographic footprint through Gemcom’s work with companies with
mines in countries in Africa and South America, Australia, western Canada, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Russia.

2012: Expanding the Company’s information intelligence capabilities with Dashboarding Intelligence

To further enhance information intelligence, the Company acquired Netvibes, a privately-held dashboarding technologies company with
offices in Paris and San Francisco, with 33 employees, for approximately e21.2 million in February 2012. Netvibes Dashboard Intelligence
helps  enterprises  monitor  and  manage  information  across  internal  systems  as  well  as  across  the  Web,  on  real-time,  personalized
dashboards. Netvibes’ technology was designed to enable companies to improve their decision-making.

2011: Extending the Company’s manufacturing software offering to the shop-floor

To expand DELMIA offerings for advanced industries, including those where regulatory certification is important, the Company acquired
Intercim,  a  U.S-based  company  with  65  employees  in  March  2011.  Combining  DELMIA  and  Intercim  brings  together  the  factory
communities with the manufacturing and product engineers to establish a common understanding of the products being built and their
potential design or certification non-conformance, and ensures effective coordination between manufacturing and engineering. For the
Company’s customers, this enhanced communication translates into faster turn-around time to correct issues, improve product quality and
production  efficiency,  and  enhance  conformity  information  for  certification  purposes.  Intercim  customers  include  a  number  of  leading
aerospace manufacturers.

2011: Expanding the Company’s offerings for formula-based industries

In March 2011, the Company acquired Enginuity, a U.S.-based company with 25 employees, to help accelerate product innovation and
product launches for formula-centric companies while successfully navigating complex regulatory requirements. Through a single, global
PLM  solution  with  ENOVIA  V6,  the  Company  can  help  its  customers  manage  and  leverage  their  formula,  packaging  and  consumer
intellectual property (‘‘IP’’) more effectively. Enginuity customers include several leading cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies.

2011: Expanding and advancing CATIA’s offering in composites and electrical wiring

In July and October 2011, the Company completed two acquisitions complementing its CATIA V6 portfolio strategy for the composite and
electrical industries:

(cid:127) Simulayt (four employees), based in the U.K., specialized in composites simulation and advanced draping simulation technology; and

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(cid:127) Elsys (17 employees), based in Belgium and in France, which develops applications able to address all aspects of the electrical logical
and manufacturing definitions from design to manufacturing. Elsys customers include major international companies in the aerospace,
automotive and shipbuilding industries.

1.2.2.2 Principal Acquisitions of the Past Three Years

The Company’s principal acquisitions with an individual purchase price greater than e100 million over the last three years include:

Acquisition

Gemcom

IBM PLM

Exalead

Year

2012

2010

2010

Purchase Price

e274 million
e361 million
e132 million

1.2.3 Facilities Strategy

The Company does not own the offices it occupies, with the exception of facilities totaling 21,000 square meters belonging to 3DPLM
Software Solutions Limited (‘‘3DPLM Ltd’’) located in Pune, India. Except for the Pune facility, the Company does not have full ownership
rights over any real estate or building, either directly or through a lease (see Notes 14 and 25 to the consolidated financial statements).

Decisions  regarding  the  location  of  Dassault  Syst `emes  facilities  are  guided  by  the  objectives  of  supporting  growth  in  the  Company’s
business and building the Company’s reputation. The Company is also guided by an ongoing desire to encourage synergies within the
Company, control costs and reduce environmental impact, while also improving staff working conditions. The Company seeks to be close
to its customers, its partners in research and principal schools and universities, which are one of the main sources of recruitment for
Dassault Syst `emes.

1.2.3.1 Facilities Rationalization Strategy

The rationalization of the Company’s facilities is determined by grouping together subsidiaries and operations on a limited number of sites
throughout a single region or country. Co-localization analysis, particularly in connection with acquisitions, results in an audit of facilities
and their usage conditions to determine steps to be taken in connection with the Company’s strategy (such as maintaining the lease,
facilities rehabilitation, or consolidation).

1.2.3.2 Respecting the Environment

The Company is committed to a voluntary process of limiting its impact on the environment (see paragraph 2.2.2 ‘‘Environmental Report’’).
This process leads to seeking sites offering performance criteria in terms of modern facilities, communications networks, environmental
impact, accessibility and Dassault Syst `emes’ corporate image, as illustrated by the decision to change facilities in Boston. The Company
seeks to rent buildings certified ‘‘HQE’’ (Haute Qualit ´e Environnementale, or High Environmental Quality) like its corporate headquarters in
V´elizy-Villacoublay, close to Paris (the ‘‘3DS Paris Campus’’).

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1.2.3.3 Principal Sites

At December 31, 2012, the principal sites occupied by Group companies in its three geographic regions are as set forth in the table below.

Geographic
region

Europe

Americas

Asia

Site

V´elizy-Villacoublay, France(1)

Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S.(2)

Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.

Montreal, Canada

Tokyo, Japan

Surface area
(in square
meters)

70,000

20,000

8,900

5,200

4,000

Activities on the site

Headquarters – R&D – Marketing and sales

R&D, Marketing and sales

R&D, Marketing and sales

Marketing and sales

Marketing and sales

(1)

(2)

The Company’s site in V´elizy-Villacoublay includes 60,000 square meters leased under a build-to-suit arrangement, occupied since 2008, and 10,000 square meters leased in a
nearby facility, occupied since 2011. In February 2013, the Company entered into a build-to-suit lease agreement for a new building to expand its headquarters. Under this
agreement the Company has committed to lease an additional 13,000 square meters of office space (see Note 25 to the consolidated financial statements).
The Company has options to lease additional space as necessary in its 3DS Boston Campus.

Dassault Syst `emes believes that its existing real estate facilities are adequate, and that it is possible to acquire additional or alternative
space in the future, depending on needs, at reasonable conditions.

1.3 Group Organization

1.3.1 Dassault Syst `emes SA’s Position within the Group

Dassault Syst `emes SA, the Group’s parent company, which owns directly or indirectly all the companies that make up the Group, has two
primary functions: first, it is one of the Group’s largest operating companies and its principal R&D center, responsible for the development of
a number of the Group’s software solutions, including CATIA, 3DSWYM and 3DVIA, as well as a part of the Group’s ENOVIA, DELMIA and
SIMULIA solutions. Second, Dassault Syst `emes SA operates as a holding company and provides centralized services to all the companies
in the Group. The business of Dassault Syst `emes SA’s subsidiaries is generally similar to the parent company’s business.

Dassault Syst `emes SA defines the Group’s overall strategy and operating plans. The R&D policy is set by Dassault Syst `emes SA and R&D
activities are carried out in laboratories located primarily in France, the United States, and India. The Company has R&D facilities in other
countries as well, notably in Germany, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Australia and Canada. With regard to marketing and
sales, the entire range of products is commercialized through three sales channels (described in paragraph 1.4.2.3 ‘‘Sales and Marketing’’)
by Dassault Syst `emes SA and its sales subsidiaries.

The Group has defined three main regions: Europe, the Americas and Asia. Within these regions, the Group has established 13 distinct
geographical areas in order to be closer to its clients and the issues they face, better adapt to the local market, and broaden its global
reputation.

Dassault Syst `emes SA provides support to the Group in a range of areas, such as finance, communications, marketing, legal, human
resources and information technology. The costs of providing centralized services are charged back to the respective subsidiaries using
these services. In 2012, the total amount charged back to subsidiaries by Dassault Syst `emes SA for these services was e61.5 million
(compared to e61.8 million in 2011). With respect to the Company’s assets, IP for the Company’s products is held primarily in France by
Dassault Syst `emes SA and Exalead SA, and in the United States by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries.

1.3.2 Principal Subsidiaries of the Company

At December 31, 2012, the Company included Dassault Syst `emes SA and 80 operational subsidiaries, as compared to 65 operational
subsidiaries in 2011; the increase was due principally to the acquisition of Gemcom. In 2012, the Company continued its effort to simplify
the organization of its legal entities throughout the world. The objective of this effort, which was launched in 2007, is to reduce the number
of legal entities held in each country. The Company is present in 37 countries.

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The organigram below sets forth the Company’s main subsidiaries.

Dassault Systèmes SA 

Dassault Data Services SAS 

(France) 

Dassault Systemes Deutschland GmbH 

(Allemagne) 

Dassault Systemes Delmia Corp. 

(USA) 

%
0
0
1

Dassault Systemes K.K. 

(Japan) 

Exalead SA 

(France) 

Dassault Systemes Korea Corp. 
(South Korea) 

Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corp.  

(USA) 

SolidWorks Japan K.K. 
(Japan) 

Dassault Systemes Americas Corp. 

Dassault Systemes Simulia Corp. 

(USA) 

(USA) 

Dassault Systemes Services, LLC 

Dassault Systemes Geovia Inc.(1)   

(USA) 

(USA) 

%
0
0
1

Dassault Systemes Enovia Corp. 

(USA) 

Legend 

EMEA 

Asia 

Americas 

(1) Entity resulting from corporate simplification operations implemented further to the Gemcom Software international acquisition  

Direct or indirect equity interest 

2APR201314534962

See also Note 27 to the consolidated financial statements and the table of subsidiaries and shareholdings under Note 25 to the parent
company financial statements.

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1.4 Business Activities

1.4.1 Principal Activities

1.4.1.1 Summary

The Company is the world leader of the global PLM market based upon end-user software revenue (source: CIMData). The PLM software
market is comprised of 3D software for design, simulation, digital manufacturing, product data management and social collaboration and
was estimated to have an addressable market size of approximately $16 billion in software and services as of 2011. During 2012 the
Company  expanded  its  strategy  to  encompass  PLM  within  a  broader  market,  which  it  defined  as  the  3DEXPERIENCE  market  and
estimated that this addressable market opportunity represents approximately a doubling of the current PLM market based upon its internal
estimates and external market data.

Dassault  Syst `emes  software  applications  allow  businesses  to  digitally  define  and  simulate  products,  as  well  as  the  processes  and
resources  required  to  manufacture,  maintain,  and  recycle  them  while  minimizing  their  impact  on  the  environment.  As  the  pace  of
technological  change  accelerates,  companies  increasingly  depend  on  their  intellectual  capital.  Optimal  response  to  an  on-demand
marketplace requires that products be designed, tested, shared, and experienced virtually in real-time. Simultaneously, the Internet has
evolved  to  an  environment  with  access  to  global  information,  online  communities,  and  real-time  interaction  that  position  end-users  to
become contributors.

Dassault Syst `emes believes that from product creators to the final consumers, everyone can play a critical role in creating ‘‘delightful’’
experiences, going beyond product features and functions.

The Company’s software solutions and consulting services enable its customers to:

(cid:127) innovate in the design and quality of products and services;

(cid:127) reduce design-cycle time to accelerate time-to-market;

(cid:127) collaborate with partners and suppliers;

(cid:127) create, manufacture and maintain products and production facilities more cost effectively;

(cid:127) capture and leverage information intelligence, whether from internal sources and/or from the Internet; and

(cid:127) simulate their end-customers’ experiences.

The  Company’s  software  applications  address  a  wide  range  of  products,  from  apparel,  consumer  goods,  machine  parts  and
semiconductors to automobiles, aircraft, ships and factories. Its global customer base includes companies primarily in 12 industrial sectors:
Aerospace  &  Defense;  Transportation  &  Mobility;  Marine  &  Offshore;  Industrial  Equipment;  High-Tech;  Architecture,  Engineering  &
Construction; Consumer Goods & Retail; Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail; Life Sciences; Energy, Process & Utilities; Financial &
Business Services; and Natural Resources. See paragraph 1.4.2.2 ‘‘Industries Served’’.

In addition to its sales of software applications, which accounted for 91% of its total revenue in 2012, the Company also provides selected
services, principally to large customers. These services comprise consulting services in methodology for design, deployment and support,
training services and engineering services.

The Company principally organizes its business and markets its products and services according to two types of applications: PLM, to
support product development, production, maintenance and lifecycle management, and SOLIDWORKS, which is primarily focused on
product design. For information on revenue and operating income by segment, see paragraph 3.1.3 ‘‘Revenue and Operating Income
by Segment’’.

1.4.1.2 Key Business Strengths of the Company

Dassault Syst `emes believes that its leadership of the global PLM market reflects the fact that it has developed the largest 3D PLM software
applications portfolio in the world with leadership positions in 3D design, simulation, digital manufacturing and production and business
process management. With the addition of its newest software brands bringing information intelligence, social collaboration and realistic
3D virtual experiences, the Company is positioned to work with companies from the first stage of virtual product design with sketching
through virtual manufacturing and into the virtual store or showroom.

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The Company’s software applications are focused on helping customers address many of their most critical product issues:

(cid:127) Innovation to create delightful customer experiences;

(cid:127) Product quality;

(cid:127) Time-to-market;

(cid:127) Globalization (design/manufacture anywhere);

(cid:127) Supply chain collaboration;

(cid:127) Regulatory compliance;

(cid:127) IP protection;

(cid:127) Manufacturing efficiency; and

(cid:127) Social innovation.

The Company maintains a long-term focus, well supported by its financial model with a high level of recurring software revenue.

One of the key reasons for the Company’s market share leadership over more than a decade is its focus on the creation and maintenance of
a  long-term  vision  which  is  visible  in  its  investment  in  people  and  its  long-term  financial  model.  The  Company  has  a  diverse,  highly-
educated employee base of over 10,000 employees representing 105 nationalities. The Company’s long-standing financial model, with a
high level of recurring software revenue (accounting for 71% of the Company’s total software revenue, in both 2012 and 2011), has enabled
the  Company  to  maintain  investments  in  critical  resources  in  R&D  and  customer  support  even  during  challenging  macroeconomic
environments.

The Company has a substantial commitment to technological innovation which has enabled it to define and create new markets,
such as 3D Design, 3D DMU, 3D PLM and 3DEXPERIENCE. It maintains an active dialogue with customers and users in product
development and an open development platform to broaden product offerings for customers.

A key component to advancing the Company’s technology and enabling it to define and create new markets is the close relationship it has
with its customers, including partnerships with customers who are global leaders in their respective industries, and the input the Company
solicits from the day-to-day users of its software products. The Company works closely with customers, involving them in many phases of
product development. Through these close, long-term working relationships, the Company develops a deep understanding of its customers
and their most important business values. The Company believes that this level of knowledge enables it to develop software solutions more
closely  attuned  to  the  requirements  of  its  customers,  highly  suited  to  the  industries  it  addresses,  and  designed  to  maximize  user
productivity and experience.

The numerous important areas of investment in R&D include in particular systems engineering, industry-specific offerings, cloud-based
applications, search-based technologies and bio-intelligence. The Company’s research is centered on advancing its virtual technologies to
be  able  to  provide  a  virtual  product  and  end-customer  experience  environment  closely  approximating  real  life  product  behavior  and
end-customer  experience,  providing  a  faster  return  on  investment  and  a  lower  total  cost  of  ownership  through  industry  solution
experiences, simplifying adoption in particular for small and mid-sized companies through the introduction of on-the-cloud offerings, and
broadening adoption through further advances in ease-of-use while offering robust technology to a wide array of users.

The Company has developed a clear identity and value to its users through its market-proven brand strategy. During 2012 the
Company began to launch industry solution experiences that focus on key business values and processes and bring together
the appropriate applications from its market-leading brand applications portfolio.

The Company’s brand strategy (see paragraph 1.4.2.1 ‘‘3DEXPERIENCE Software Applications Portfolio’’) focuses on providing significant
value to end-users with the objective of each brand being a leader within its respective markets. The Company’s R&D strategies, as well as
its sales and marketing strategies, support this objective.

The Company has a resilient and dynamic ecosystem of sales partners, system integrators, development partners, educational
institutions and research enterprises.

The  Company  has  developed  a  network  of  partners  for  sales  and  marketing  and  product  development,  which  it  calls  its  ‘‘extended
enterprise’’ model, and it intends to continue to build on this model going forward. For marketing and sales, the Company operates through
both a direct sales force and indirectly through value-added resellers, with total sales well balanced between direct and indirect sales
channels. It continues to expand its indirect sales channel capacity and expertise across its 12 targeted industries.

Moreover, the Group is engaging with more system integrators and software partners, working with more than 400 software development
partners building applications complementing its software applications in both its PLM and SOLIDWORKS business segments. In addition,
the Company works closely with research and academic organizations around the world.

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1.4.1.3 Growth Strategy

The Company’s principal growth opportunities reflect its current addressable market opportunity in PLM and the increased potential size of
its  addressable  market  with  the  introduction  of  its  3DEXPERIENCE  strategy  in  2012.  The  Company’s  growth  strategy  is  focused  on
advancing its 3DEXPERIENCE strategy and platform, broadening its industry coverage and diversification, deepening its regional market
penetration, expanding its universe of users, and offering Software as a Service (‘‘SaaS’’).

(cid:127) Advancing  its  3DEXPERIENCE  strategy  and  platform,  based  upon  its  V6  architecture  and  capabilities: the  Company  anticipates
continued growth from its current applications portfolio as well as the further advancement of its portfolio through internal and external
investments, well aligned with its strategy centered on product, nature and life;

(cid:127) Deepening and broadening its industry coverage and diversification: through its focus on enriching its software applications portfolio and
developing industry specific solutions, including its industry solution experiences, the Company has extended its reach to 12 vertical
industries. The Company sees opportunities to expand its presence and has developed industry practices to further its progress in each
of the industrial sectors it targets. For further information, see paragraph 1.4.2.2 ‘‘Industries Served’’;

(cid:127) Deepening  its  regional  market  penetration: the  Company  sees  opportunities  to  grow  its  presence  in  all  geographic  markets.  The
Company’s three global markets are Europe, representing approximately 45% of total revenue, the Americas (28%) and Asia (27%). In
addition, the Company tracks ‘‘High-Growth’’ countries representing, as a group, 12% of total revenue during 2012. In order to strengthen
and broaden its global footprint, the Company has established 13 regional organizations to enhance support for its strategic initiatives at
a local level. See paragraph 3.1.1.1 ‘‘Executive Overview for 2012’’ for the regions included within ‘‘High-Growth’’ and further information
on growth by geographic region;

(cid:127) Expanding  its  user  universe: the  Company  sees  opportunities  to  expand  the  number  of  users  of  its  software  solutions  and
3DEXPERIENCE Platform. Within a corporation, the Company’s applications now target a large portion of the enterprise employees,
spanning  the  engineering,  project  management,  compliance,  manufacturing,  quality  assurance  and  maintenance  departments  and
marketing and executive management. More broadly, the Company’s target user market includes business, education, research and final
product consumers. For further information see paragraphs 1.4.1.4 ‘‘Technology’’ and 1.4.2 ‘‘Principal Markets’’;

(cid:127) Offering Software as a Service and mobile applications: with its current on-line architecture, V6, the Company is also positioned to grow
through offering SaaS. At present, its revenue contribution is not material, but the Company believes that it may become a growth driver
with the progressive roll-out of its services offering over the next several years, as well as with the release of mobile applications using
tablets. For further information see paragraph 1.4.1.4 ‘‘Technology’’.

For a description of the challenges that must be met to maintain growth, see paragraph 1.6.1 ‘‘Risks Related to the Company’s Business’’.

1.4.1.4 Technology

The Company has a substantial commitment to technological innovation. Important areas of investment in R&D include, among others,
systems engineering, industry-specific offerings, cloud-based applications, mobility, search-based technologies and bio-intelligence. From
a user perspective, the Company’s research is centered on advancing its virtual technologies to provide a more realistic 3DEXPERIENCE,
reducing  total  cost  of  ownership  through  out-of-the-box  industry  solutions,  simplifying  adoption  in  particular  for  small  and  mid-sized
companies through the introduction of on-the-cloud offerings, and broadening adoption through further advances in ease-of-use while
offering robust technology to a wide array of users.

During 2012 the Company continued to advance its product offerings with new releases. In conjunction with the launch of its Social Industry
Experiences strategy, the Company has begun to introduce industry solution experiences, which target key business processes within a
specific industry. These new solutions are based upon the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform and bring together the relevant applications from the
Company’s different brands.

PLM

Since 1981, the Company has introduced six versions of its software, the most recent of which, V6, was first released in 2008. Due to the
scope of the work involved, the roll-out of new versions of the Company’s PLM software has generally been structured over a multi-year
timeframe.

In developing its V6 software architecture, the Company analyzed strategic demand drivers from customers and was able to satisfy what it
saw as the six key categories of requirements:

(cid:127) A single platform for IP management: harnessing a company’s collective intelligence requires a single platform that can federate all
product-related knowledge no matter where it resides, not just within the engineering and manufacturing realms, but all the way from idea
to product experience. In addition, companies can share selected product information while better protecting their IP and all confidential
information;

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(cid:127) Global collaborative innovation: global collaborative innovation implies the expansion of PLM users to involve consumers working with
designers and all the professional users employing the universal language of 3D and the power of online communities. V6 provides,
through its object data management, a way to collaborate and reconcile all project contributions in real time;

(cid:127) Realistic 3DEXPERIENCE: advanced product innovation requires that a 3D product be experienced as it looks and behaves in real life,

as well as the most advanced intuitive interface capable of truly mimicking real life;

(cid:127) Online  creation  and  collaboration: collaborative  online  authoring  is  enabled  for  real-time,  concurrent  work  across  multiple  remote
locations  with  only  a  Web  connection.  Product  development  also  brings  product  requirements  together  with  functional,  logical,  and
physical definitions of the product. Those capabilities are major breakthroughs for any company implementing a global engineering and
manufacturing strategy;

(cid:127) Ready-to-use PLM business processes: based on industry-specific business process solutions, ready-to-use PLM business processes

software enables rapid deployment and thus a quick return on investment;

(cid:127) Lower  cost  of  ownership: V6  offers  a  single  solution,  on-the-cloud  or  on-premises,  for  all  applications  and  embraces  the  latest
technology  standards,  thereby  substantially  reducing  the  cost  of  ownership,  allowing  easy  enterprise  integration  and  rapid
implementations, and spurring more efficient collaboration.

The Company believes V6 is unique with its combination of online architecture, openness, scalability and flexibility and serves as the
architecture underlying its 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.

SOLIDWORKS

The  Company’s  SOLIDWORKS  technology  enables  designers  and  engineers  to  make  an  easy  transition  from  2D  drafting  to  a  3D
environment. Its intuitive user interface enables users to productively employ SOLIDWORKS software with minimal training. Each year a
new release of SOLIDWORKS is introduced into the market with innovations to respond to customer requirements, further enhancements
of existing functionalities that are more productive and easier to use, and specific enhancements explicitly requested by users through the
close contact maintained by SOLIDWORKS and its sales channel with customers.

Information Search Capabilities Technology

Consistent with the Company’s understanding of the importance of harnessing and re-using data, the Company acquired Exalead during
2010. With the acquisition of Exalead, the Company has significantly expanded its internal search capabilities technology and acquired an
important  search-based  infrastructure  for  the  development  of  information  intelligence  applications.  The  Company’s  search-based
applications combine the sophisticated search and access typically associated with databases with the speed, scalability and simplicity of
the Web.

Cloud Initiatives

In 2011 Dassault Syst `emes announced its investment in Outscale, a start-up to provide SaaS operator services. The Company’s V6 cloud-
based solutions, which are in ‘‘beta test’’ versions, have been designed to enable users to get what they need, when they need it. Offered as
a flexible subscription model, without upfront investments in additional infrastructure, long-term volume commitments or administrative
burden, V6 online solutions are designed to adapt to the needs of organizations or projects of any scale.

Technology and Software Partners

The Company has established long-standing, technical collaborations with key partners in order to maximize the benefits from available
technology and to increase the value for shared customers. The Company’s technology alliances are established with three objectives: to
ensure compatibility between the IT infrastructure and its solutions; to expand the Company’s global network of partners sharing the same
interests; and to integrate the latest features of these technologies into its solutions.

The Company has software development partners working with all its software solutions. The Company’s largest program with software
partners is its software community program that enables developers to create and market their own applications fully integrated with and
complementary to the Company’s PLM software solutions.

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1.4.2 Principal Markets

1.4.2.1 3DEXPERIENCE Software Applications Portfolio

The Company’s 3DEXPERIENCE portfolio is designed to enable the powering of 3D realistic virtual experiences and is comprised of social
and collaborative applications, 3D modeling applications, content and simulation applications, and information intelligence applications.

Since  its  inception,  the  Company  has  focused  on  creating  a  portfolio  of  leading  software  brands,  each  focused  on  a  specific  critical
application  market.  The  Company  continues  to  develop  its  brands  and  create  new  brands  to  expand  its  addressable  market,  and,  in
addition, has begun the introduction of industry solution experiences to advance its Social Industry Experiences strategy launched in 2012.
These solutions are designed on an industry-by-industry basis, and are built by ‘‘industry-relevant modules’’ of several (or all) of its brand
applications with the aim of modeling the company value chain. It is a solution designed to trigger and connect the value created by each
discipline in an industry to ensure that the company value stream is not interrupted.

The Company continues to invest in research and development as well as targeted acquisitions to advance its brand portfolio and introduce
new brands. Its application coverage has enabled it to expand its addressable market to reach new industries, domains and key business
processes within the industries served.

SOLIDWORKS – 3D Design

3D Modeling Applications

SOLIDWORKS  applications  cover  all  aspects  of  the  product  development  process  with  a  seamless,  integrated  workflow  for  design,
simulation, technical communication and data management. Designers and engineers can span multiple disciplines with ease, shortening
the design cycle, increasing productivity and delivering innovative products to market faster.

SOLIDWORKS software applications are easy to learn and use and work together to help professionals to design products better, faster,
and more cost-effectively. The SOLIDWORKS focus on ease-of-use allows more engineers, designers and other technology professionals
than ever before to take advantage of 3D in bringing their designs to life.

SOLIDWORKS applications include 3D tools to design, manage, simulate and communicate.

(cid:127) 3D Design: 3D design application for rapid creation of parts, assemblies, and 2D drawings with minimal training. Application-specific
tools  for  sheet  metal,  weldings,  surfacing,  and  mold  tool  and  die  make  it  easy  to  deliver  best-in-class  designs.  SOLIDWORKS  3D
applications also include photo realistic rendering, a sophisticated components and parts library, design validation, as well as advanced
wire and pipe routing functionality;

(cid:127) Data Management: SOLIDWORKS product data management (‘‘PDM’’) applications help professionals to get design data under control

and substantially improve the way teams manage and collaborate on product development;

(cid:127) Simulation: SOLIDWORKS offers a comprehensive suite of simulation applications to set up virtual real-world environments to test
product designs before manufacture. Tests can be conducted against a broad range of parameters during the design process – like
durability, static and dynamic response, motion of assembly, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and plastics injection molding – to evaluate
design performance and improve quality and safety;

(cid:127) Technical documentation: SOLIDWORKS Composer allows users to easily repurpose existing 3D design data to more rapidly create
and  update  high  quality  graphical  assets  for  product  deliverables,  including  documentation,  technical  illustrations,  animations,  and
interactive 3D experiences;

(cid:127) Electrical Design: SOLIDWORKS Electrical applications provide a range of electrical system design functionality to meet the needs of
design  professionals.  All  project  design  data  is  synchronized  with  real-time,  bi-directional  updates  between  schematics  and  the  3D
model. Powerful schematic design tools quickly develop embedded electrical systems for machines or products, with built-in symbol
libraries, manufacturer part data, and 3D component models.

In addition, SOLIDWORKS operates a development partnership program bringing together companies supplying complementary products
that are either compatible with or tightly integrated with SOLIDWORKS. Through this program, over 300 compatible products have been
made available to customers in many functional areas, including manufacturing, rapid prototyping and mold design.

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CATIA – Digital Product Experience

CATIA is the Company’s pioneer and largest brand and is the world’s leading solution for 3D product design and innovation. CATIA, which is
used by companies of all sizes, addresses the complete product development process, from early product concept specification through
product in service.

CATIA has been designed to go far beyond traditional 3D CAD (‘‘Computer-Aided Design’’) software tools to offer a unique digital product
experience. Sustainable development is driving companies around the globe to create a constant stream of innovative and inspiring smart
products. Design, engineering, systems architecture and systems engineering of these products have become more demanding.

(cid:127) CATIA Design: 3D Design is about art, science and technology. Successful products are usually those with designs which elicit positive
emotional responses from their consumers. 3D Design products and solutions cover the entire shape design, styling and surfacing
workflow, from industrial design to Class A. CATIA’s intuitive and easy-to-use shape design tools give everyone involved in the product
design process, from industrial designers, Class A modelers to aero lofting engineers, a freedom to design any kind of complex shape.
Advanced  functionalities  include  reverse  engineering,  Class  A  surfacing,  rapid  propagation  of  design  changes,  powerful  real-time
diagnostic tools and high-end visualization. CATIA enables creative designers, design studios and engineering departments to work
collaboratively in optimizing the product 3D Design for aesthetic and engineering purposes;

(cid:127) CATIA Engineering: mechanical engineers equipped with 3D Modeling tools can gain insight into key factors of quality and performance
early in the product development phase. Digital prototyping, combined with digital analysis and simulation, allows product development
teams to virtually create and analyze a mechanical product in its operating environment. 3D modeling solutions of CATIA Engineering
Software enable the creation of any type of 3D assembly for a wide variety of mechanical engineering processes, ranging from casting
and forging, plastic injection and other molding operations, composite parts design and manufacturing, machined and sheetmetal parts
design, to advanced welding and fastening operations. As a result of these processes, designers or design and engineering departments
gain tremendous productivity, not only to close on the mechanical design sooner but also to perform design changes much faster;

(cid:127) CATIA Systems Architecture: from aircraft to cars, industrial machinery, ships, and white goods, the complexity of the products and the
systems that keep them running is steadily increasing. CATIA enables the modeling and composing of complex products, while defining
and executing their driving systems. The CATIA Systems Architecture solution ensures traceability from initial requirements definition
through to final product delivery and support. It enables systems architects, product engineers, designers and technical experts to define
the architecture and interdependencies of complex products and systems. This accelerates the systems engineering process from initial
specification definition through to development, validation and right-to-market product delivery;

(cid:127) CATIA Systems Engineering: CATIA Systems Engineering integrates complex product behavior into the product definition, enabling a
realistic 3DEXPERIENCE that predicts the actual performance of products in the real world. The CATIA Systems Engineering solution
allows engineers to use many different models to simulate the behavior of complex systems and products. This solution set provides a
fully  integrated  systems  modeling  environment  that  leverages  behavioral  simulation  for  systems  as  well  as  for  mechanical  product
assemblies;

(cid:127) CATIA Product Experience: based on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, CATIA Product Experience brings together the design, functional,
engineering, and architectural characteristics of a product definition to enable integration at the level of the complete product. It provides
a social experience, where people of all roles and skills, generalist and specialist, come together to view, collaborate and review the
overall project.

GEOVIA – Virtual Planet

GEOVIA models and simulates the planet to improve predictability, efficiency, safety and sustainability of natural resources. Already a
leader in the mining industry, based on its dedicated portfolio that spans the entire mine lifecycle, GEOVIA is helping geologists, surveyors
and mine engineers understand, model and manage mining orebody. GEOVIA’s goal is to extend its capabilities to other sectors that
process natural resources such as water, vegetation, oil and gas, and many others, as well as sectors managing landscaping, city planning,
and beyond.

Key mining industry challenges addressed by GEOVIA are as follows:

(cid:127) Resources availability: based on geological modeling and production management experiences for better exploration and productivity;

(cid:127) Safety: using risk assessment and evaluation experiences as well as unique collaborations tools;

(cid:127) Compliancy: using compliancy solutions to shorten mining projects study phases, and engineering and scheduling tools enabling mine

sites to minimize their impact on the planet; and

(cid:127) Skills shortage: based on collaboration platform to enable mining people to travel only if needed and increase their capability to work

off-site from offices of mining companies.

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GEOVIA’s software for the mining industry spans all phases including exploration and evaluation, development and production. Its products
include:

(cid:127) Gemcom Surpac for geology and mine planning, enabling users to save significant time and increase operational efficiency by enabling

workflows to be automated;

(cid:127) Gemcom GEMS, a data-driven collaborative geology and mine planning software to protect data integrity and ensure that the latest data

is available on-demand, wherever it is needed;

(cid:127) Gemcom Minex, fully integrating all aspects of mining from exploration through rehabilitation;

(cid:127) Gemcom Whittle, a strategic mine planning software used to determine and optimize the economics of open pit mining projects;

(cid:127) Gemcom MineSched, a production scheduling software;

(cid:127) Gemcom PCBC, a leading block caving solution;

(cid:127) Gemcom Hub, which provides secure remote collaboration that organizes, centralizes and enables the reliable sharing of exploration,

planning, and production data over low-bandwidth connections; and

(cid:127) Gemcom InSite records and evaluates data for service, support and production activities from the mine through to saleable product,

enabling a rapid return on investment.

SIMULIA – Realistic Simulation

Content and Simulation Applications

SIMULIA provides a scalable portfolio of realistic simulation applications designed to enable companies across a wide range of industries
to improve product performance, reduce the number of physical prototypes and drive innovation.

SIMULIA’s portfolio spans:

(cid:127) Finite Element Analysis: with its finite element analysis software, companies are able to create and test virtual prototypes of products

and processes;

(cid:127) Multi-Physics Solutions: its multi-physics solutions enable companies to reach beyond the boundaries of a single domain to simulate two

or more interacting physical phenomena;

(cid:127) Optimization Analysis: SIMULIA also provides design exploration and optimization technology, enabling designers and engineers to

perform rapid trade-off studies of real-world behavior and accelerate product development;

(cid:127) Simulation  Lifecycle  Management: SIMULIA  offers  simulation  lifecycle  management,  based  upon  the  Company’s  V6  architecture,

offering collaboration capabilities for management of simulation data, processes and IP.

DELMIA – Digital Manufacturing and Production

Product  innovation  requires  production  innovation.  DELMIA’s  products  and  applications  for  manufacturing  communities  drive
manufacturing innovation by virtually defining, planning, creating, monitoring and controlling all production processes. DELMIA, powered
by  the  3DEXPERIENCE  Platform,  allows  all  stakeholders  in  manufacturing,  whatever  their  level  of  expertise,  to  be  part  of  a  single
community with all of its members working toward the same shared objectives of production performance.

DELMIA’s digital manufacturing applications range from virtual process definition, workcell set-up, optimization, scheduling, and operation,
to maintenance of real-time production systems. Its solutions assist teams across the development enterprise in making better decisions
faster  and  accelerating  process  engineering  to  achieve  maximum  production  efficiency,  lower  costs,  improve  quality,  and  reduce
time-to-market.

DELMIA includes four principal domains:

(cid:127) Manufacturing Planning: with comprehensive 3D process and resource planning tools for creating and optimizing build-to-order and

lean production manufacturing systems;

(cid:127) Plant  and  Resource  Engineering: with  tools  to  virtually  define  and  optimize  manufacturing  assets  concurrently  with  manufacturing

planning;

(cid:127) Program and Control Engineering: to virtually program, validate and simulate manufacturing systems for the virtual commissioning of

production facilities;

(cid:127) Production Execution: by offering an accurate virtual production system to enable companies to track real-time production activities,

perform schedule changes, launch new programs, introduce model changeovers, and schedule maintenance operations.

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3DVIA – 3D Communication

3DVIA software applications create that experience, when people immediately see and understand what you mean.

The Company’s 3DVIA portfolio includes:

(cid:127) 3DVIA Composer: which enables users to visually communicate accurate and up-to-date assembly procedures, technical illustrations

and marketing materials leveraging existing 3D images and other 3D source engineering data;

(cid:127) 3DVIA Store: which helps retailers to visually communicate merchandising strategy at three levels (store, department and shelf) and

enables brand managers to virtually test consumer response to packaging and promotions;

(cid:127) 3DVIA Studio Pro: a social development platform that leverages interactive gaming technology and enables teams of programmers, 3D
artists  and  designers  to  rapidly  prototype,  develop  and  publish  engaging  3D  applications  that  enhance  exploration,  learning  and
teaching; and

(cid:127) 3DVIA.com: offering  a  community  website  dedicated  to  3D  enthusiasts  and  digital  content  creators  to  showcase  3D  interactive

experiences.

ENOVIA – Collaborative Innovation

Social and Collaborative Applications

ENOVIA offers a rich portfolio of collaborative enterprise business process applications, which run on the same web-based infrastructure.
Applications are organized into user-role based segments in order to best target specific business needs – Governance user, Engineer/
Designer,  Supply  Chain  user,  Reviewer  and  IT/Administrator.  Applications  include  ENOVIA  accelerators  which  provide  pre-packaged
business processes by industry, enabling rapid implementation and increased return on investment.

ENOVIA  enables  companies  to  bring  together  people,  processes,  content  and  systems  involved  in  product  creation,  development,
introduction and maintenance.

ENOVIA applications by user-role include:

(cid:127) For Governance Users: ENOVIA’s solutions aimed at product managers, program directors, project managers, compliance managers
and other participants in governance processes. ENOVIA’s product portfolio, program/project management, regulatory compliance and
materials compliance applications address the needs for monitoring enterprise-wide critical PLM business processes;

(cid:127) For  Engineer/Designer  users: ENOVIA’s  applications  address  bill  of  materials  management,  change  management,  multi-CAx
management  and  systems  engineering  for  designers,  product  engineers,  manufacturing  professionals  and  others  collaborating  on
product development. These products help eliminate costly product development errors by enhancing collaborative product design, bill of
material management integration and IP asset management;

(cid:127) For  Supply  Chain  Users: ENOVIA’s  applications  address  supplier  management,  supplier  quality,  procurement  and  sourcing  and
sampling.  Its  solutions  help  buyer  agents,  supplier  relationship  managers  and  supplier  representatives  manage  their  most  critical
business processes; and

(cid:127) For Reviewers: ENOVIA’s products for users to search and review data, to participate in approval processes and to collaborate with

other users.

3DSWYM – Social Innovation

3DSWYM (‘‘See What You Mean’’) is an online solution for companies to foster social innovation. It enables people and businesses of any
size to create their own on-the-cloud communities to facilitate instant collaboration, connecting ideas, knowledge and experiences.

Whether employee, partner, supplier, consumer or stakeholder, everyone can become an active participant in the innovation process,
extending and enriching the innovation ecosystem. Community members are given the possibility to network, explore ideas, share content
and experiences spontaneously, in a safe and secure Web environment.

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EXALEAD – Discovery Intelligence

Information Intelligence Applications

EXALEAD delivers discovery applications to help companies making sense of their large volume of digital information. As part of new user
experiences, EXALEAD provides breakthrough industry solutions for customer interaction, digital asset management and machine data
analysis.

(cid:127) EXALEAD OneCall helps companies to transform contact to business into a single interactive event such as a call. In addition, the
solution provides a direct feedback on the offer sales performance and almost real time segmentation of the customers to be reused as
key input for the next innovation;

(cid:127) Digital assets are massively sleeping in companies’ information systems resulting in a very low level of reuse. EXALEAD for Digital Asset
is a suite of discovery applications that helps navigate a customer’s legacy, transform digital information into contextual knowledge and
maximize reuse;

(cid:127) Machine data are signals delivered by any connected devices. EXALEAD for Machine Data is a suite of discovery applications that helps
make sense of the actual product usage by consumers. It transforms a sampling estimated usage approach into an exhaustive analytics
approach.

EXALEAD is at the heart of the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, with discovery applications embedded in Social Industry Experiences. By
providing  advanced  semantic  and  analytics  capabilities,  EXALEAD  supports  most  enterprise  processes  for  viewing,  analyzing  and
interpreting  digital  information  for  all  decision  makers.  EXALEAD  also  delivers  access  to  external  web  information  to  complement  a
company’s digital knowledge.

NETVIBES – Dashboard Intelligence

NETVIBES dashboard intelligence helps enterprises monitor and manage information on real-time, personalized dashboards designed to
enable better, faster decision-making. Netvibes enables companies to go beyond simply monitoring, searching and surfing, to tracking the
most valued information in one dashboard, in real time, across a company’s internal systems and across the Web on any device.

1.4.2.2 Industries Served

The Company’s target market is comprised of 12 industrial sectors:

(cid:127) Aerospace & Defense;

(cid:127) Transportation & Mobility;

(cid:127) Marine & Offshore;

(cid:127) Industrial Equipment;

(cid:127) High-Tech;

(cid:127) Architecture, Engineering & Construction;

(cid:127) Consumer Goods & Retail;

(cid:127) Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail;

(cid:127) Life Sciences;

(cid:127) Energy, Process & Utilities;

(cid:127) Financial & Business Services; and

(cid:127) Natural Resources.

The approximate breakdown of end-user software revenue by major industry was as follows for 2012:

(cid:127) Transportation & Mobility: 29%;

(cid:127) Industrial Equipment: 20%;

(cid:127) Aerospace & Defense: 13%;

(cid:127) Business Services (for the Company’s core industries): 13%; and

(cid:127) Other industries: 25%.

To  deepen  its  penetration  of  each  industry,  the  Company  undertakes  industry  targeted  initiatives  which  include  the  establishment  of
practice  groups,  the  continuing  development  of  industry-specific  solutions,  both  through  internal  development  and  by  acquisition,  and
increasing its expertise through partnerships with leading companies and system integrators and the addition of specialized direct sales
and sales partners.

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Through  strategic  alliances  with  leading  IT  system  integrators,  service  providers  and  consulting  firms  with  deep  expertise  in  industry
processes, the Company’s Industry Solution Partnerships provide innovative PLM solutions and services by industry or industrial segment
to address clients’ business challenges. Based on their strong competence in industries and application domains as well as their regional
expertise, in conjunction with Dassault Syst `emes’ products and solutions, these partners help to deliver innovative solutions that customers
need for success in their business.

See paragraph 1.2.2 ‘‘Investments’’.

1.4.2.3 Sales and Marketing

The Company’s customer base is comprised of a wide range of companies, from start-ups, small and mid-sized companies to the largest
companies in the world as well as educational institutions and government departments. To ensure sales and marketing coverage of all its
customers,  the  Company  has  developed  three  sales  and  distribution  channels,  with  sales  teams  combining  individuals  with  deep
knowledge of their respective industries with brand specialists. No single customer or sales channel partner represented more than 5% of
the Company’s total revenue in 2012.

(cid:127) Direct  sales  through  the  3DS  Business  Transformation  channel: sales  to  large  companies  and  government  entities  are  generally
conducted through the Company’s direct sales channel, the 3DS Business Transformation channel. Direct sales represented 56% of
total revenue during 2012 compared to 57% in 2011. The Company completed a major transformation of this sales channel, bringing
sales to large customers entirely under its management, with the acquisition and integration of IBM PLM in 2010;

(cid:127) Indirect sales through the 3DS Value Solutions channel: sales to small and mid-sized companies in the PLM market are generally
conducted indirectly through the Company’s PLM Value Solutions channel, a global network of value-added resellers. This channel
represented 24% of the Company’s total revenue in 2012 and 2011;

(cid:127) Volume unit sales through the 3DS Professional channel: the 3DS Professional channel is an indirect, multi-product channel focused on
the  volume  market.  It  is  comprised  of  a  network  of  value-added  resellers  and  distributors  worldwide  providing  sales,  local  training,
services and support to customers. Sales through this channel represented 20% and 19% of the Company’s total revenue in 2012 and
2011,  respectively,  and  were  comprised  of  principally  SOLIDWORKS  products  as  well  as  other  Dassault  Syst `emes  software
applications.

In addition to its sales channels, the Company is actively developing and expanding relationships with system integrators, including IBM
Global Services and Capgemini.

The  Company  has  an  active  educational  program  with  universities  and  schools  around  the  world.  The  Company  estimates  that  its
SOLIDWORKS  educational  products  are  utilized  at  over  80%  of  the  world’s  top  engineering  schools.  To  date,  at  least  an  estimated
2.5  million  students  are  utilizing  SOLIDWORKS  and  in  addition,  about  1  million  have  been  using  its  PLM  software  applications  in
educational institutions.

1.4.2.4 Competition

The Company operates in a highly-competitive marketplace. As it continues to broaden its addressable market, by expanding its current
product portfolio, diversifying its client base in new sectors of activity, and developing new applications and markets, the Company faces an
increasing level of competition, from new competitors ranging from technology start-ups to the largest technology companies in the world,
as well as from existing competitors. The Company’s competitors generally compete with it in specific areas of its portfolio, but due to the
breadth of the Company’s activities, no single company competes with it across its entire scope.

The Company’s competitors include Siemens PLM Software (a business unit of Siemens Industry Automation Division), PTC Inc. and
Autodesk Inc. (principally in the SOLIDWORKS market), which generally compete with it on a worldwide basis. Competitors also include
companies focusing on specific PLM domains, niche solutions or industries, including among others Oracle with its Agile product family,
and SAP PLM in product data management and collaboration. In simulation, where the Company has the largest presence among global
PLM software vendors, it competes with simulation specialists such as ANSYS Inc., Altair and MSC Software, among others.

In the Company’s overall addressable market, additional software developers competing with the Company in specific applications or
industries include, among others, Adobe, Autonomy (owned by Hewlett Packard), Aveva, Bentley, Intergraph (owned by Hexagon AB),
Microsoft,  Nemetschek  AG,  Right  Hemisphere  (owned  by  SAP),  and  other  software  companies  in  the  mining  sector,  information
intelligence and social enterprise innovation and collaboration.

For additional information, see also paragraph 1.6.1.14 ‘‘Competition and Pricing Pressure’’.

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1.4.3 Material Contracts

Other than contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business, the Company’s material contracts are principally the distribution
agreements  with  its  value-added  resellers,  as  described  in  paragraph  1.4.2.3  ‘‘Sales  and  Marketing’’,  and  the  strategic  partnership
contracts described in paragraph 1.4.1.4 ‘‘Technology’’ (see ‘‘Cloud Initiatives’’ and ‘‘Technology and Software Partners’’).

The Company entered into a loan facility in 2005 for a total amount of e200 million, which was fully repaid by the end of 2012. In addition, in
April 2010, the Company contracted a term loan facility in Japan for JPY14,500 million (the equivalent of e115.0 million at the subscription
date), with the last payment being due in June 2015. See paragraph 3.1.5 ‘‘Capital Resources’’ and Note 21 to the consolidated financial
statements.

The Company signed long-term leases (for 12 full, consecutive years) for its corporate headquarters in V´elizy-Villacoublay, France (the 3DS
Paris Campus) in 2008 and for its offices, technology lab and data center in Waltham, outside Boston, United States (the 3DS Boston
Campus) in 2010, as described in paragraph 1.6.2.3 ‘‘Liquidity Risk’’ and Note 25 to the consolidated financial statements.

In February 2013, the Company entered into a built-to-suit lease agreement for a new building in its 3DS Paris Campus and extended the
lease  term  for  a  further  five  years  ending  November  2025,  as  described  in  paragraph  1.6.2.3  ‘‘Liquidity  Risk’’  and  Note  25  to  the
consolidated financial statements.

1.5 Research and Development

1.5.1 Overview

At  December  31,  2012,  the  Company’s  R&D  teams  included  4,421  engineers,  compared  to  4,215  engineers  at  year-end  2011,
representing approximately 44% of the total Company headcount. During 2012 the Company increased its total R&D headcount by 5%
(including 154 personnel joining the Company in conjunction with acquisitions completed during 2012), and by 8% in 2011.

The Company has research facilities located primarily in France, the United States and India (including the 1,593 and 1,306 employees at
3DPLM Ltd at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively), as well as in Germany, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Australia
and Canada.

R&D expenses totaled e368.1 million for 2012, compared to e329.3 million for 2011, increasing 11.8%, or 8% excluding net negative
currency effects. R&D costs benefited from government grants and other governmental programs supporting R&D of e19.9 million in 2012
and e26.9 million in 2011. These government grants include research and development tax credits received in France.

The  Company’s  R&D  is  conducted  in  close  cooperation  with  users  and  customers  in  their  respective  industries  to  develop  a  deeper
understanding of the unique business processes of these industries as well as the future product directions and requirements of its users
and customers.

1.5.2 Intellectual Property

The Company relies on a combination of IP rights mainly via copyrights, patents, trademarks and trade secret to establish and protect its
technology. The Company distributes its software products under licenses that grant software utilization rights, and not ownership rights, to
the Company’s customers. The contracts contain various provisions protecting the Company’s IP rights over its technology, as well as
related confidentiality rights.

The source code (set of instructions written by a programmer in an intelligible form for the latter) of its products is protected as a copyrighted
work and as a trade secret. In addition, some of the key capabilities of its software products are protected through patents when possible.

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However, no assurance can be given that others will not copy or otherwise obtain and/or use the Company’s products or technology without
authorization. In addition, effective copyright, trade secret, trademark and patent protection or enforcement may be unavailable or limited in
certain countries.

The Company is nevertheless also engaged in an active policy against piracy and takes systematic measures to prevent the illegal use and
distribution of its products, ranging from regularizing illegal use to initiating court actions.

With regard to trademarks, the Company’s policy is to register trademarks for its principal products and services in the countries where it
does  business.  Such  registrations  are  a  combination  of  international  trademark,  European  Community  trademarks  and/or  national
registrations.

In order to protect its technology and key product capabilities, the Company generally files patent applications in countries where many of
its main customers and competitors are located. At year-end 2012, the Company’s portfolio comprised more than 224 protected inventions,
with 40 new inventions in 2012. Patents have been granted in one or more countries for more than half the inventions, and patents for the
others are pending. In addition, certain inventions are kept secret, proof of creation being preserved if necessary. The Company also
applies a policy of crossed licenses for patents with major players in its environment.

See  paragraph  1.6.1  ‘‘Risks  Related  to  the  Company’s  Business’’,  and  particularly  paragraph  1.6.1.3  ‘‘Infringement  of  Third-Party
Intellectual Property Rights and Licensing of Third-Party Technology’’ for risks concerning possible third-party allegations of unauthorized
use of their IP, and paragraph 1.6.1.2 ‘‘Challenges to the Company’s Intellectual Property Rights’’ for the difficulties in ensuring adequate
protection for the Company’s own IP.

1.6 Risk Factors

1.6.1 Risks Related to the Company’s Business

1.6.1.1 Uncertain Global Economic Environment

In light of the continuing uncertainties regarding economic, business, social and geopolitical conditions at the global level, the Company’s
revenue, net earnings and cash flows may grow more slowly, whether on an annual or quarterly basis, due to the following factors:

(cid:127) the deployment of the Company’s solutions may represent a large portion of a customer’s investments in software technology. Decisions
to make such an investment are impacted by the economic environments in which the customers operate. Uncertain global economic
conditions and the lack of visibility or the lack of financial resources may cause some customers to reduce, postpone or terminate their
investments in information technology, or to reduce or terminate ongoing paid maintenance for their installed base. Such situations may
impact the Company’s revenues;

(cid:127) the automotive and industrial equipment industries, which represent a significant share of the Company’s revenue, have been and will

continue to be impacted by the current economic context; and

(cid:127) the sales cycle of the Company’s products – already relatively long due to the strategic nature of such investments for customers – could

further lengthen due to the uncertain global economic context.

The Company’s current outlook for 2013 takes into consideration, among other things, an uncertain macroeconomic outlook, but if global
economic and business conditions further deteriorate, the Company’s business results may not develop as currently anticipated and may
decline below their earlier levels for an extended period of time. Furthermore, due to factors affecting sales of the Company’s products and
services as described above, there may be a substantial time lag between an improvement in global economic and business conditions and
an upswing in the Company’s business results.

The current economic context may also adversely impact the financial situation or financing capabilities of the Company’s potential and
existing customers, reseller network and technology partners, some of whom may be forced to cease operations due to cash flow and
profitability  issues.  The  Company’s  ability  to  collect  outstanding  receivables  may  be  affected.  In  addition,  the  uncertain  economic
environment could generate increased price pressure, as customers seek lower prices from various competitors, which could negatively
impact the Company’s revenue, financial performance and market position. Price pressure may have particularly negative consequences
in geographic markets subject to inflation.

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Finally, given the increased stresses on public finances, an increase in tax pressure resulting from either the modification of current tax
structures,  the  creation  of  new  taxes  or  more  aggressive  positions  taken  by  tax  administrations  could  have  a  negative  effect  on  the
Company’s business results.

To  limit  the  impact  of  the  economic  environment  on  its  business  and  financial  results,  the  Company  continues  to  further  diversify  its
customer base through expanding its presence in new business sectors and new geographic markets, and it is also continuing to control
costs throughout the Company.

1.6.1.2 Challenges to the Company’s Intellectual Property Rights

The Company’s success is heavily dependent upon its proprietary software technology. The Company relies on a combination of copyright,
patent, trademark, trade secret law and contractual restrictions to protect the proprietary aspects of its technology. These legal protections
afford only limited protection. In addition, effective copyright, patent, trademark and trade secret protection may be unavailable or limited in
certain countries where IP rights are less protected than in the United States or Western Europe.

If, despite the Company’s strategies for protecting its IP, certain third-parties are able to develop similar technology, a reduction in the
Company’s software revenues may result. Furthermore, although the Company enters into confidentiality and license agreements with its
employees, distributors, customers and potential customers, and limits access to and carefully controls the distribution of its software,
documentation  and  other  proprietary  information,  the  measures  taken  may  not  be  adequate  to  deter  misappropriation  or  prevent
independent third-party development of the Company’s technology.

In addition, like most of its competitors, the Company faces a significant level of piracy of its leading products, by both individuals and
groups acting worldwide, which could potentially affect the Company’s growth in specific markets.

Litigation may be necessary to enforce the Company’s IP rights and determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of third-
parties.  Any  litigation  could  result  in  substantial  costs  and  diversion  of  Company  resources  and  could  seriously  harm  the  Company’s
operating results. The Company may not prevail in any such litigation and its IP rights may be found invalid or unenforceable.

In order to protect its IP, the Company regularly registers patents for its most advanced innovations and systematically registers copyrights.
The Company continues to strengthen its anti-pirating strategy, which is proving effective.

1.6.1.3 Infringement of Third-Party Intellectual Property Rights and Licensing of Third-Party Technology

Third-parties, including the Company’s competitors, may own or obtain copyrights, patents or other proprietary rights that could restrict the
Company’s ability to further develop, use, or sell its own product portfolio. Dassault Syst `emes has received, and may in the future receive,
letters of complaint alleging that its products infringe the patents and other IP rights of others. Such claims could cause the Company to
incur substantial costs to defend itself in any litigation which may be brought, regardless of its merits. If the Company fails to prevail in IP
litigation, it may be required to:

(cid:127) cease making, licensing or using the products or services that incorporate the challenged IP;

(cid:127) obtain and pay for licenses from the holder of the infringed IP right, which might not be available on acceptable terms for Dassault

Syst `emes, if at all; or

(cid:127) redesign its products, which could involve substantial costs and require the Company to interrupt product licensing and product releases,

or which may not be feasible at all.

In addition, the Company embeds in its products an increasing number of third-party components selected either by the Company itself or
by companies which it acquires over time. Although Dassault Syst `emes has implemented strict approval processes to certify the originality
of third-party components and verify any corresponding licensing terms, the same approval processes may not have been adopted by
companies  acquired  by  Dassault  Syst `emes.  As  a  result,  the  use  of  third-party  embedded  components  in  the  Company’s  products
generates exposure to the risk that a third-party will claim that these components infringe their IP rights. Also, due to the use of third-party
components,  there  is  also  a  risk  that  such  license(s)  might  expire  or  terminate  without  renewal,  thereby  affecting  certain  Company
products.

If any of the above situations were to occur for a significant product, it could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial
condition and results of operations.

The Company seeks to limit this risk through a process for certifying the origins of its products with respect to IP.

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1.6.1.4 Product Errors, Defects and Installation Problems

Sophisticated  software  often  contains  errors,  defects  or  other  performance  problems  when  first  introduced  or  when  new  versions  or
enhancements are released. If the Company is not able to correct in a timely manner errors or defects discovered in its current or future
products  or  provide  an  adequate  response  to  its  customers,  the  Company  may  need  to  expend  significant  financial,  technical  and
management resources, or divert some of its development resources, to resolve or work around those defects. The Company may also
incur an increase in its service and warranty costs.

Errors, defects or other performance problems in the Company’s products may also result in the loss of, or delay in, the market acceptance
of  its  products  or  postponement  of  customer  deployment.  Such  difficulties  could  also  cause  the  Company  to  lose  customers  and,
particularly in the case of its largest customers, the potentially substantial associated revenues which would have been generated by its
sales to companies participating in the customer’s supply chain. Technical problems, or the loss of a customer with a particularly important
global reputation, could also damage the Company’s own business reputation and cause the loss of new business opportunities.

Finally,  the  Company  could  experience  problems  in  installing  complex  solutions  with  certain  customers  as  a  result  of  the  customer’s
infrastructure and software environment.

Because  product  errors,  defects  or  installation  problems  could  result  in  significant  financial  or  other  damage  to  its  customers,  such
customers could pursue claims against the Company. A product liability claim brought against Dassault Syst `emes, even if not successful,
would likely be time consuming for its management and costly to defend and could adversely affect the Company’s marketing efforts.

To reduce the risk of product errors or defects, the Company carries out advanced testing of its new products, releases, and versions prior
to market launch, sometimes with carefully selected customers and partners. The Company also works as closely as possible with its
customers to ensure successful product installation.

The Company also subscribes to an ‘‘Errors & Omissions’’ insurance policy covering possible defects in its products, although insurance
carried by the Company may only partially offset the cost of correcting significant errors (see paragraph 1.6.3 ‘‘Insurance’’).

1.6.1.5 Security of Internal Systems and Facilities

The Company’s R&D facilities are computer-based and rely entirely on the proper functioning of complex software and integrated hardware
systems. However, it is not possible to guarantee the uninterrupted operation and complete security of these systems. For example, the
invasion  of  the  Company’s  computer-based  systems  by  either  computer  hackers  or  industrial  pirates  could  interfere  with  their  proper
functioning and cause substantial damage, loss of data or delays in on-going R&D activities. Computer viruses, whether deliberately or
unintentionally introduced, could also cause similar damage, loss or delays. The increasing use of mobile devices (cellular telephones and
portable computers) linked to certain of the Company’s computer systems tends to increase the risk of unauthorized access as a result of
their loss or theft.

In addition, because the Company’s key facilities are located in a limited number of sites, including Japan and California, which may be
exposed to earthquakes, substantial physical damage to any one of the Company sites, by natural causes or by attack or local violence,
could materially reduce its ability to continue its normal business operations.

If any of these circumstances were to arise, the resulting damage, loss or delays could have a material negative impact on the Company’s
business, results of operations and financial condition.

The Company therefore maintains an IT security framework, including intrusion protection, data storage back-up and restricted access to
critical and sensitive information, and also subscribes to insurance policies covering these risks (see paragraph 1.6.3 ‘‘Insurance’’).

1.6.1.6 Currency Fluctuations

The Company’s results of operations have been, and may in the future be, significantly affected by changes in exchange rates. Exchange
rate fluctuations can impact revenues and expenses recorded in the Company’s statement of income upon translation of other currencies
into euro. Although the Company currently benefits from a natural coverage of most of its exposure to U.S. dollars from an operating margin
perspective, the loss of revenue if the dollar weakens may still negatively impact the Company’s operating income, net income and earnings
per share. In addition, the Company’s revenues denominated in Japanese yen, Korean won and British pound substantially outweigh its
expenditures in these currencies. As a result, the Company’s financial results are exposed to a potential depreciation in the value of these
currencies relative to the euro, which could adversely affect the Company’s revenue, as well as its operating income, operating margin, net
income and earnings per share.

The Company’s net financial revenue can also be significantly affected by changes in exchange rates between the time the revenue is
recognized and when cash payments are received, and between the time an expense is recorded and when it is paid. Any such differences
are accounted for in the ‘‘exchange gain/loss’’ portion of the Company’s financial revenue.

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To  address  the  risks  created  by  currency  fluctuations,  the  Company  carries  out  hedging  operations  on  a  case-by-case  basis
(see paragraph 1.6.2.2 ‘‘Foreign Currency Risk’’ and Note 20 to the consolidated financial statements).

Since  market  growth  rates  for  the  Company’s  software  applications  and  the  revenue  growth  rates  of  its  significant  competitors  are
computed in U.S. dollars, such growth rates from period to period may not be comparable to the Company’s euro-computed revenue growth
rates for the same periods.

Finally, in the current economic and political context of stress on sovereign debt and financial institutions, the quality of the Company’s
counter-parties may be subject to downgrading. As a result, the Company continues to maintain a strengthened review of the quality of its
investments and remains vigilant as to the liquidity of its assets (see paragraphs 1.6.2.3 ‘‘Liquidity Risk’’ and 1.6.2.4 ‘‘Credit or Counterparty
Risk’’).

1.6.1.7 Difficulties in Relationships with Extended Enterprise Partners

The Company’s 3DEXPERIENCE strategy requires a fully integrated platform with access to computer-aided design (‘‘CAD’’), simulation
and manufacturing and data management products, which are increasingly complex and whose installation at the customer represents
significant enterprise projects. To implement its 3DEXPERIENCE strategy, Dassault Syst `emes has developed an extended enterprise
model and partners with other companies in areas such as:

(cid:127) computer hardware and technology, to maximize benefits from available technology;

(cid:127) product development, to enable software developers to create and market their own software applications using Dassault Syst `emes’

open product architecture; and

(cid:127) consulting and services, to support and accompany customers as needed to deploy 3DEXPERIENCE solutions.

The Company believes that its partnering strategy allows it to benefit from complementary resources and skills and to reduce costs while
achieving  broader  market  coverage.  The  Company’s  broad  partnering  strategy  nevertheless  creates  a  degree  of  dependency  on
such partners.

The Company’s ability to establish partner relationships for developing and installing its 3DEXPERIENCE Platform is an important element
of its strategy. Serious difficulties in the Company’s relationships with its partners, or an unfavorable change of control of these partners,
may adversely affect the Company’s product and business development, and could cause it to lose the contribution of the employees or
contractors  of  the  Company’s  partners,  particularly  in  the  area  of  R&D.  In  addition,  any  failure  by  the  Company’s  partners  to  deliver
products of quality or according to the expected timing may cause delays in the delivery of, or deficiencies in, the Company’s own products.

Due  to  the  rapid  evolution  of  the  software  development  and  distribution  sectors,  it  is  difficult  to  ensure  the  long-term  success  of  the
relationship  with  any  particular  partner.  However,  whenever  entering  into  a  relationship  with  a  new  partner,  the  Company  carefully
considers the potential new partner’s technical and financial viability.

1.6.1.8 Development of a New Services Offering for ‘‘Cloud Computing’’

Dassault Syst `emes is developing and distributing a services offering for the online use of certain of its products (SaaS) based on a ‘‘cloud
computing’’ infrastructure. As a result, Dassault Syst `emes will manage data hosting on behalf of its customers. The Company will thus be
responsible  for  the  solutions  provided  and  will  have  increased  responsibility  toward  its  clients,  particularly  as  concerns  uninterrupted
access to online service and confidentiality of hosted data.

The progressive roll out of these services and their distribution also involves the deployment of new support and management processes
(for example, processing orders and billing). The Company will also become exposed to a complex legal environment and could have
increased risk regarding regulatory compliance in the countries where it has operations.

In  case  of  difficulties  in  providing  its  clients  with  online  services  under  satisfactory  conditions,  the  Company’s  revenues,  results  of
operations and competitive position, as well as the reputation of Dassault Syst `emes, could be negatively affected.

The  Company  is  seeking  to  minimize  these  risks  by  developing  alliances  with  partners  with  recognized  technical  capabilities,  and  by
simulating and controlling, to the extent possible, the technical, legal, and financial consequences of processes put in place to serve
its customers.

1.6.1.9 Legal Proceedings

As  a  result  of  its  business  activity,  the  Company  is  subject  to  a  variety  of  claims  and  lawsuits.  The  Company’s  risk  of  litigation  and
administrative proceedings increases as it expands its activities, enhances its position and visibility on the software market and develops
new approaches to its business, particularly in connection with online activities. Litigation can be lengthy, expensive, and disruptive to the

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management of Company operations. Results cannot be predicted with certainty, and adverse outcomes in some or all of the claims
pending against the Company may result in significant monetary damages or injunctive relief against the Company that could adversely
affect its ability to conduct business. While, based on current knowledge, management believes that resolving any outstanding matters,
individually  or  in  the  aggregate,  will  not  have  a  material  adverse  impact  on  the  Company’s  financial  position  or  results  of  operations,
litigation  and  other  claims  are  by  their  nature  subject  to  uncertainties.  Actual  outcomes  of  litigation  and  other  claims  may  differ  from
management expectations, which could result in a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

The Company’s legal department, assisted by technical experts, monitors on a regular basis all outstanding claims and litigations, some of
which may be covered by insurance (see paragraph 1.6.3 ‘‘Insurance’’).

1.6.1.10 Complex Regulatory Environment

Due to the global reach of the Company’s operations, the breadth of its business, the diversity of its customers (particularly individuals), and
its listing on the Paris stock exchange, the Company is subject to complex and rapidly evolving laws, regulations and requirements. The
complex laws and regulations to which the Company is subject apply to general business practices, competitive practices, handling of
personal data, consumer protection, financial reporting standards, corporate governance, internal controls, local and international tax
regulations  and  export  compliance  for  high-tech  products.  The  Company  seeks  to  have  fully  compliant  practices  and  requires  its
subsidiaries to respect the regulations of the countries where they have activities. The failure or suspected failure to comply with any of
these regulations may result in increased regulatory scrutiny through inquiries or investigations, adverse media attention and fines and
sanctions, as well as an increase to the Company’s litigation risk or limits on the Company’s business operations. A number of these
adverse consequences could occur even if it is ultimately determined that there has been no failure to comply. There can be no assurance
that additional regulation in any of the jurisdictions in which the Company currently operates, or may operate in the future, would not
significantly increase the cost of regulatory compliance.

Personnel  within  the  financial  and  legal  departments  attend  regular  training  to  stay  abreast  of  regulatory  or  related  issues,  and  the
Company consults outside experts to validate the compliance of some of its practices with existing rules and regulations.

1.6.1.11 International Operations

In 2012, the Group’s acquisitions extended its geographic footprint by strengthening its position in countries where it previously had not
been, or had only marginally been, present. As an increasingly global participant in the software industry, the Company’s business is
exposed to certain risks inherent in international operations that are beyond its control. These risks include tariffs, duties, export controls
and other trade barriers, unexpected changes in regulatory requirements and applicable laws, and political and economic instability in
certain countries. Any of these factors could harm the Company’s operating results. There can be no assurance that the Company will not
experience material adverse effects with respect to its international operations and sales.

The Company seeks to ensure compliance with applicable regulations by employee training and regular audits of its subsidiaries around
the world.

1.6.1.12 Rapidly Changing and Complex Technologies

PLM solutions are characterized by the use of rapidly changing technologies and frequent new product introductions or enhancements.
These solutions must address complex engineering needs in various areas of product design, simulation and manufacturing, and must also
meet sophisticated process requirements in the areas of change management, industrial collaboration and cross-enterprise work.

As a result, the Company’s success is highly dependent upon its ability to:

(cid:127) understand  its  customers’  complex  needs  in  different  business  sectors,  and  support  them  in  reengineering  key  product  lifecycle

processes and managing the migration of substantial amounts of data;

(cid:127) enhance its existing solutions by developing more advanced technologies;

(cid:127) anticipate and take timely advantage of quickly evolving technologies; and

(cid:127) introduce new solutions in a cost-competitive and timely manner.

The  Company  also  continues  to  face  the  challenge  of  the  increasingly  complex  integration  of  its  products’  different  functionalities  to
address  customers’  requirements.  As  a  result,  more  difficult  industrialization  work  is  required  for  new  releases  and  offerings,  with
limitations on the options for interfacing with third-party systems installed at the customer. In addition, if the Company is not successful in
anticipating  technological  leaps  and  developing  new  solutions  and  services  that  address  its  customers’  increasingly  sophisticated
expectations, demand for its products could decline, and the Company’s results of operations and financial condition could be negatively
affected.

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To limit this risk and keep abreast or ahead of technological developments which may affect its products, the Company commits substantial
resources to the development of new offerings. It maintains close and regular contacts with its key customers to identify and capture their
emerging needs and to offer solutions better adapted to their needs. In addition, the Company provides training courses to its R&D teams
on new technologies. Complementing its internal R&D, the Company seeks to maintain an active monitoring of third-party technologies that
it might acquire to improve its technology offerings where appropriate.

1.6.1.13 Retention of Key Personnel and Executives

The Company’s success depends to a significant extent upon the continued service of its key managers and highly qualified R&D, technical
support,  sales  management  and  other  personnel,  and  on  its  ability  to  continue  to  attract,  retain  and  motivate  qualified  personnel.  In
particular,  if  the  Company  fails  to  hire  on  a  timely  basis  and  retain  highly  skilled  sales  forces,  revenue  may  grow  more  slowly.  The
competition for such employees is intense, and if the Company loses the ability to hire and retain key employees and executives with a
diversity and high level of skills in appropriate domains (such as R&D and sales), it could have a material adverse impact on its business
activities and operating results. The Company does not maintain insurance with respect to the loss of key personnel.

In order to limit this risk, the Company has put in place training, career development and long-term compensation incentives to attract and
retain key personnel, and has also diversified its R&D resources in different regions of the world. The identification of key personnel also
constitutes an important step in the process of integrating newly acquired companies into the Company.

1.6.1.14 Competition and Pricing Pressure

In the past few years, there has been consolidation in the Company’s historical software markets, which may lead to the adoption by
competitors of business models different from Dassault Syst `emes’ model and thus a substantial decline in pricing which could require the
Company to adapt to a substantially different commercial environment. These competitive pricing pressures could cause competitive wins
by competitors and could negatively impact the Company’s revenue, financial performance and market position.

In addition, by regularly expanding its product portfolio, entering new geographic markets, diversifying its client base in new sectors of
activity, and developing new applications for its products, the Company encounters new competitors. Such competitors could have, as a
result of their size or prior presence in these markets, financial, human or technological resources not readily available to the Company. The
Company’s ability to expand its competitive position may thus be reduced.

In the event the Company has difficulties setting up the infrastructures needed to manage its businesses and the new competitive context,
the revenues, results of operations, competitive position and reputation of Dassault Syst `emes could be negatively impacted.

1.6.1.15 Organizational and Management Challenges Arising from the Evolution of the Company

Dassault  Syst `emes  has  continued  to  expand  through  acquisitions  and  internal  development,  and  has  substantially  increased  its
addressable market through launching 3DEXPERIENCE. The Company’s management policies and internal systems must be adapted on
an on-going basis to meet the needs of a larger, more complex structure and implement the Company’s strategy to reach a broader market.
The Company must also continue to reorganize itself to maintain efficiency, while ensuring customer retention and the integration of newly
acquired companies. If the Company does not address these issues effectively and on a timely basis, the Company’s product development,
internal  processes,  cost  management  and  commercial  operations  could  be  impacted  or  fail  to  satisfy  adequately  market  or  customer
demands, which could negatively impact its business and results of operations.

In addition, in order to realize acquisitions or investments, the Company may use significant financial resources, make potentially dilutive
issuances of equity securities or incur debt. The acquisitions may also cause the Company to incur amortization expenses related to
intangible assets other than goodwill, or generate goodwill subject to annual (or more frequent, if necessary) impairment tests, which may
trigger depreciation. Minority interests in unaffiliated partners or other investments may also have to be written down in the Company
accounts as a result of impairment. Acquired companies may also carry the risk of unanticipated or contingent liabilities, including litigation
risk related to prior events (for example, see above the risk of claims that embedded components violate third-party IP rights). Each of
these potential consequences of an investment or acquisition could reduce the Company’s operating margin or net income.

The Company seeks to adjust on a regular basis its organization and management model to support its current level of growth. During
2012,  the  Company  completed  strengthening  its  industry-based  and  marketing  organization  to  better  understand  the  needs  of  its
customers, provide solutions adapted to these needs and more effectively demonstrate the value it brings.

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1.6.1.16 Variability in Quarterly Operating Results

The Company’s quarterly operating results have in the past varied significantly, and may vary significantly in the future, depending on
factors such as:

(cid:127) the timing and cyclical nature of revenues received due to the signing of important new customer orders, the completion of major service

contracts or the completion of customer deployments;

(cid:127) the timing of any significant acquisitions or divestitures;

(cid:127) fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;

(cid:127) the Company’s ability to develop, introduce and market new and enhanced versions of its products and customer order deferrals in

anticipation of these new or enhanced products;

(cid:127) the number, timing and significance of product enhancements or new products that the Company develops or that are released by its

competitors; and

(cid:127) general conditions in the Company’s software markets, the software industry generally and computer industries and regional economies.

A substantial portion of the Company’s orders and shipments typically occurs in the last month of each quarter and therefore, if any delay
occurs in the timing of the order, the Company may experience significant quarterly fluctuations in its results of operations. Additionally, as
is typical in the software applications industry, the Company has historically experienced its highest licensing activity for the year during the
last quarter of the year. Delays in orders and shipments can also affect the Company’s revenue and income.

The  trading  price  of  the  Dassault  Syst `emes’  shares  may  be  subject  to  wide  fluctuations  in  response  to  quarterly  variations  in  the
Company’s operating results and the operating results of other software applications developers in the Company’s markets.

1.6.1.17 Technology Stock Volatility

Under conditions of increased market uncertainty, the trading price of the Company’s shares could be volatile. The market for shares of
technology companies has in the past been more volatile than the stock market overall.

1.6.1.18 Shareholder Base

Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault SAS (‘‘GIMD’’), which represents the interests of some of the Company’s founding shareholders, owned
41.48% of the Company’s outstanding shares, representing 51.85% of the voting rights, as of December 31, 2012. As more fully described
in paragraph 6.3 ‘‘Information about the Shareholders’’, GIMD plays a decisive role with respect to matters submitted to shareholders,
including  the  election  and  removal  of  directors  and  the  approval  of  any  merger,  consolidation  or  sale  of  all  or  substantially  all  of  the
Company’s assets.

1.6.2 Market Risks

The Company’s overall risk management policy is based upon the prudent management of the Company’s market risks, primarily interest
rate risk and foreign currency exchange risk. The Company’s programs with respect to the management of these risks, including the use of
hedging instruments, are discussed in Note 20 to the consolidated financial statements. The Company’s exposure to these risks may
change over time and there can be no assurance that the benefits of the Company’s risk management policies will exceed the related costs.
Such changes could have a materially adverse impact on the Company’s financial results.

1.6.2.1 Interest Rate Risk

The Company generates positive cash flows from operations and has some financial obligations (e.g., bank loans, loan facilities, employee
profit-sharing), but the Company’s cash position net of debt is positive throughout the year. The Company’s cash surplus generally earns
interest at fixed or floating market rates, while the Company’s debt carries interest at floating rates. Therefore, the Company’s interest rate
risk is primarily related to a reduction of financial revenue. See Note 20 to the consolidated financial statements.

1.6.2.2 Foreign Currency Risk

The  Company’s  results  of  operations  can  be  affected  significantly  by  exchange  rate  movements,  and  particularly  the  USD/euro  and
JPY/euro exchange rates.

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The Company bills its customers in major currencies, principally euros, U.S. dollars and Japanese yen. The Company also incurs expenses
in different currencies, principally euros, U.S. dollars and Japanese yen, through the Company’s employees and suppliers in different
countries. Finally, the Company engages in mergers and acquisitions outside the euro zone and may lend money in different currencies to
its  fully  or  partially  owned  subsidiaries  or  affiliates.  As  a  result,  the  Company’s  results  of  operations  may  be  significantly  affected  by
changes in exchange rates, particularly between the U.S. dollar or the Japanese yen and the euro.

Currency  fluctuations  may  impact  financial  income  as  well  as  revenue  and  expenses.  The  main  items  of  financial  income  subject  to
fluctuations linked to exchange rates are:

(cid:127) the difference between the exchange rate used to record invoices in foreign currencies and the exchange rate when the Company

receives or makes the payment; and

(cid:127) the revaluation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies.

See Note 20 to the consolidated financial statements.

1.6.2.3 Liquidity Risk

The Company generates positive cash flow from operations. The Company has financial debt (such as bank loans, loan facilities and
employee profit-sharing in earnings), but has a positive net financial position throughout the year. The Company thus has a low liquidity
risk. As of December 31, 2012, the Company’s cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled e1.32 billion. See Note 12 to the
consolidated financial statements.

The Company has analyzed the amounts it will be required to pay under its contractual commitments at December 31, 2012. The Company
believes that it will be able to meet such obligations.

The following table summarizes the Company’s principal contractual obligations to make future payments as of December 31, 2012.

Contractual obligations

(in thousands)

Operating lease obligations(1)

Loan facilities(2)

Employee profit-sharing

Total

(cid:1)

Payments due by period

(cid:2)

Total

e357,723

64,654

61,047
g483,424

Less than
1 year

e51,673

25,992

55,313
g132,978

1-3 years

3-5 years

e91,041

38,662

5,734
g135,437

e83,368

–

–
g83,368

More than
5 years

e131,641

–

–
g131,641

(1)

Including e150.7 million of future minimum rental payments for the Company’s headquarters facilities located in V´elizy-Villacoublay, France and e100 million of future minimum
rental payments for the American subsidiaries’ facilities located in Waltham near Boston, United States (see Note 25 to the consolidated financial statements).

(2)

Including interest at Libor JPY plus 0.6% at December 31, 2012, or 0.73% per annum (see Note 21 to the consolidated financial statements).

In February 2013, the Company entered into a built-to-suit lease agreement for a new building in its 3DS Paris Campus and extended the
lease  term  for  a  further  five  years  ending  November  2025.  Future  minimum  rental  payments  over  the  extended  term  amount  to
approximately e138 million in the aggregate and have not been included in the table presented above.

1.6.2.4 Credit or Counterparty Risk

The financial instruments which could expose the Company to credit risk include principally its cash equivalents, short-term investments
and customer receivables. The hedging agreements entered into with financial institutions pursuant to its policy for managing currency and
interest  rate  risks  also  expose  the  Company  to  credit  and  counterparty  risk.  See  Notes  12,  13  and  20  to  the  consolidated  financial
statements.

1.6.2.5 Equity Risk

For cash management purposes, the Company does not directly invest in listed shares, or any material amounts in funds invested primarily
in or indexed to stocks. The Company’s financial results are therefore not significantly and directly linked to stock market variations.

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1.6.3 Insurance

The Company is insured by several insurance companies for all significant risks. Most of these risks are covered either by insurance
policies  written  in  France,  or  by  a  North  American  policy  that  covers  all  the  Company’s  North  American  subsidiaries  and  their  own
subsidiaries and branches around the world. In addition, the Company subscribes to specific coverage and/or local policies to comply with
applicable local regulations or to meet the specific needs of certain activities or projects.

The insurance policies are reviewed regularly and may be modified to reflect changes in the revenue, activities and risks of the different
companies within the Company.

In addition, the Company has put in place internal preventative measures to continue operations and limit the impact of a significant loss in
the event of major damage. As a result, several secured computer systems protect source codes and all electronic data stored on the
servers, work stations and laptop computers used in the different entities of the Company. The computer protection systems are maintained
in different sites.

All Dassault Syst `emes companies are protected by an ‘‘Errors and Omissions’’ policy covering professional civil and product liability for a
total insured amount of e20 million for 2012. A policy also covers the operating liability of Dassault Syst `emes SA and its French and foreign
subsidiaries (other than those covered by the North American program) for a total insured amount of e20 million for 2012. The policy
ceilings were raised to e30 million for 2013.

In  2012,  the  Company  renewed  its  policy  covering  risks  related  to  directors  and  officers  liability  for  Dassault  Syst `emes  SA  and  its
subsidiaries,  and  subscribed  an  additional  insurance  policy  providing  the  same  coverage,  increasing  the  total  insured  amount  to
e40 million.

The Company also carries insurance to cover computer risks in an amount equal to the value of its computer equipment and coverage for
damage to goods.

Based on the legal requirements applicable in each country, the Company’s North American companies and most of their subsidiaries have
specific insurance. This insurance includes in particular coverage for damage to goods, computer risks, loss of business and operational
civil liability, and professional liability. In connection with this insurance, the Company also has coverage for work-related accidents and
automobile accidents. As a complement to the different insurance policies covering the North American companies and their subsidiaries,
Dassault Syst `emes carries an umbrella policy for a maximum amount of $10 million.

Dassault Syst `emes has not established captive insurance coverage.

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ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

2.1 Social and Societal Responsibility

2.1.1 Dassault Syst `emes and its Employees

At the beginning of 2012, Dassault Syst `emes announced its ambition to ‘‘provide business and people with 3DEXPERIENCE universes to
imagine sustainable innovations capable of harmonizing product, nature and life’’.

This ambition could not be pursued without the women and men of Dassault Syst `emes, its most valuable asset. They represent the culture
and values of the Company and ensure its development.

Technological innovation

In order to respond to the challenges related to the growing scope of the market served by the Group and the development of innovative
technology for harmonizing product, nature and life, Dassault Syst `emes recruits employees with very diverse expertise, and seeks to retain
them with an environment that encourages their professional and personal development.

The Gemcom and Netvibes acquisitions completed by Dassault Syst `emes in 2012 pursue this goal, providing the Group’s employees with
new  opportunities  to  develop  their  skills  respectively  in  the  Natural  Resources  sector,  and  in  support  to  decision-making
(see paragraph 1.2.2 ‘‘Investments’’).

Social innovation

Social  innovation  is,  and  will  remain,  at  the  heart  of  the  Company’s  development  process.  Dassault  Syst `emes  uses  its  products  and
solutions not only to bring value to its customers, but also to transform its own internal operations.

In  this  context,  the  3DSWYM  application,  which  has  replaced  the  Group’s  intranet,  strengthens  the  community  spirit  within  Dassault
Syst `emes and encourages social innovation. In 2012, this application has become a key element of major enterprise processes such as
the management of R&D operations, and the identification and acquisition of new skills.

This  application  promotes  a  new  business  model  organized  as  networks,  radically  changing  collaboration,  innovation  and  learning,
continuously enhancing the skills and contributions of each participant.

In this context, all Dassault Syst `emes employees and partners become actors of a sustainable social innovation process.

2.1.2 Methodology for Employee Reporting

Scope

In  general,  employee  reporting  covers  all  Dassault  Syst `emes  companies,  including  employees  of  companies  or  businesses  acquired
during the year. Nevertheless, as indicated below, the scope covered for certain indicators may be more limited.

Key employee indicators

For  the  purposes  of  this  social  report,  the  Company  has  selected  key  indicators  which  are  set  forth  beginning  in  paragraph  2.1.3
‘‘Employees’’.  They  were  selected  according  to  the  indicators  of  Articles  R225-105-1  of  the  French  Commercial  Code  and  specific
indicators based on the Group’s human resources policy. As part of them, Dassault Syst `emes has defined the following concepts:

(cid:127) ‘‘Employee Headcount’’, which means employees of Dassault Syst `emes SA and subsidiaries in which it has at least 50% control; and

(cid:127) ‘‘Total Workforce’’ which includes the Employee Headcount, employees of companies in which it has less than 50% control and outside
service providers who have worked more than a full month at period end. At December 31, 2012, employees of companies in which the
Group has less than 50% control include the employees of 3DPLM Ltd.

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2

Data related to employees is calculated on the basis of ‘‘Full-Time Equivalents’’, which corresponds to the proportion of ‘‘hours worked per
standard full-time work hours’’ and which was jointly defined and shared by both Human Resources and Finance teams.

Data related to employee arrivals and departures are denominated in number of work agreements.

To make the reporting process more reliable, an internal methodological guide including definitions and rules for calculating each indicator
is updated each year. Data reliability checks are carried out at the time of accounting consolidation as well as throughout the year in
connection with analyzing changes from the preceding periods.

Limits of the social report

The Company operates in numerous countries with local regulations and practices which are not always harmonized or consolidated. For
example, since notions generally adopted in France to define socio-professional categories (‘‘Non-Cadres’’ and ‘‘Cadres’’, which close to
the concepts of the ‘‘Non-Exempt’’ and ‘‘Exempt’’ categories) are not used outside France, and more than two thirds of Dassault Syst `emes
employees work outside France, the Company has used the following two categories: ‘‘Managers’’, who are responsible for a team, and
‘‘Non-Managers’’, who do not manage a team and are specialized in certain subjects.

For the same reasons of local differences, the Company is not able to provide consolidated data for overtime, the degree of seriousness of
work accidents and professional illnesses.

Gathering and consolidating employee data

Data for the social report are taken from human resources and financial management software, both of which are deployed among all the
companies in the reporting perimeter. In addition, interviews are also held with the human resources managers of Dassault Syst `emes’
main companies with more than 150 employees, namely in France, the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan,
South Korea, China and India, which represented 91% of the Employee Headcount in 2012, to extend the social reporting information to
aspects related principally to the main policies regarding human relations, health and safety, to initiatives regarding discrimination, training
and absenteeism.

2.1.3 Employees

Overview of Total Workforce

As of December 31, 2012, Total Workforce was 10,122, up 6.0% compared to December 31, 2011. The number of employees over the last
three years is set forth below.

At December 31

2012

2011

2010

Overview of Employee Headcount

Growth of the Company

Employees

Service
Providers

3DPLM Ltd

Total
Employees

8,101

7,660

7,507

428

395

449

1,593

1,497

1,079

10,122

9,552

9,035

Percent
change

6.0%

5.7%

15.3%

As of December 31, 2012, Employee Headcount was 8,101 employees, located in 37 countries and representing 105 nationalities, up 5.8%
from December 31, 2011. This increase was principally due to the acquisitions made in 2012 (see paragraph 1.2.2 ‘‘Investments’’). Net
growth in Employee Headcount, without taking into account the sale of Transcat PLM GmbH (see paragraph 3.1.1.1 ‘‘Executive Overview
for 2012’’), was 8.5%.

Distribution by geographic region

At December 31

2012

2011

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(cid:1)

Europe

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Americas

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Asia

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)

Employees

%

Employees

%

Employees

%

Employees

%

4,073

4,020

50%

52%

2,868

2,734

35%

36%

1,160

906

15%

12%

8,101

100%

7,660

100%

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With respect to their geographic location, the distribution among the three geographic regions above remained relatively stable between
2011 and 2012. The slight increase in Asia was due in part to the acquisition of Gemcom, which has a relatively significant proportion of its
employees in Asia.

Distribution by activity

(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Europe

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Americas

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Asia

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)

At December 31

R&D and maintenance

Sales, marketing and services

Administration and other

Employees
2011

2,558

3,950

1,152

%

33%

52%

15%

Employees
2012

1,541

1,933

599

%

38%

47%

15%

Employees
2012

924

1,473

471

%

32%

51%

17%

Employees
2012

148

858

154

%

13%

74%

13%

Employees
2012

2,613

4,264

1,224

%

32%

53%

15%

Total

7,660

100%

4,073

100%

2,868

100%

1,160

100%

8,101

100%

The distribution of employees by activity remained stable between 2011 and 2012.

Distribution by type of work agreement

(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Europe

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Americas

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Asia

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)

At December 31

Open-term work agreement

Fixed-term work agreement

Employees
2011

7,571

89

%

99%

1%

Employees
2012

3,991

82

%

98%

2%

Employees
2012

Employees
2012

%

2,857

100%

11

0%

1,154

6

%

99%

1%

Employees
2012

8,002

99

%

99%

1%

Total

7,660

100%

4,073

100%

2,868

100%

1,160

100%

8,101

100%

The distribution of types of work agreement was the same as in 2011: 99% of the Employee Headcount worked under open-term work
agreements in 2012.

Distribution by type of position

(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Europe

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Americas

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Asia

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)

At December 31

Managers

Non-Managers

Total

Employees
2011

1,646

6,014

%

21%

79%

Employees
2012

868

3,205

%

21%

79%

Employees
2012

599

2,269

%

21%

79%

Employees
2012

260

900

%

22%

78%

Employees
2012

1,727

6,374

%

21%

79%

7,660

100%

4,073

100%

2,868

100%

1,160

100%

8,101

100%

In 2012, managers represented 21% of Dassault Syst `emes’ employees, as in 2011.

Distribution by age

At December 31

< 30 years old

31 to 40 years old

41 to 50 years old

>51 years old

Total

(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Europe

(cid:2)(cid:1)

America

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Asia

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)

Employees
2011

1,243

2,598

2,440

1,379

%

16%

34%

32%

18%

Employees
2012

844

1,296

1,278

655

%

21%

32%

31%

16%

Employees
2012

344

844

919

761

%

13%

29%

32%

26%

Employees
2012

169

510

380

101

%

14%

44%

33%

9%

Employees
2012

1,357

2,650

2,577

1,517

%

17%

33%

32%

18%

7,660

100%

4,073

100%

2,868

100%

1,160

100%

8,101

100%

The distribution of the Company’s employees by age remained stable between 2011 and 2012.

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Distribution by years of tenure

(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Europe

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Americas

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Asia

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)

At December 31

Fixed-term work agreements

Less than 5 years

6 to 15 years

More than 16 years

Total

Employees
2011

89

3,691

2,799

1,081

%

1%

48%

37%

14%

Employees
2012

82

1,821

1,396

774

%

2%

45%

34%

19%

Employees
2012

11

1,304

1,185

368

%

1%

45%

41%

13%

Employees
2012

6

757

325

72

%

1%

65%

28%

6%

Employees
2012

99

3,882

2,906

1,214

%

1%

48%

36%

15%

7,660

100%

4,073

100%

2,868

100%

1,160

100%

8,101

100%

The distribution of employees by years of tenure remained stable between 2011 and 2012.

Distribution by gender

At December 31

Women

Men

Total

(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Europe

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Americas

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Asia

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)

Employees
2011

1,697

5,963

%

22%

78%

Employees
2012

922

3,151

%

23%

77%

Employees
2012

699

2,169

%

24%

76%

Employees
2012

241

919

%

21%

79%

Employees
2012

1,862

6,239

%

23%

77%

7,660

100%

4,073

100%

2,868

100%

1,160

100%

8,101

100%

The relatively low proportion of women in the Company is due to the historically low number of women in engineering schools, which is one
of Dassault Syst `emes’ principal sources of recruitment. The slight increase in the proportion of women (23% in 2012 compared to 22% in
2011) reflected the acquisition of Gemcom, whose employees were made up 35% by women and 65% by men.

The distribution by socio-professional category between men and women is set forth below.

At December 31

Women

Managers

Non-Managers

Total Women

Men

Managers

Non-Managers

Total Men

Total

(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Europe

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Americas

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Asia

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)

Employees
2011

Employees
2012

%

Employees
2012

%

Employees
2012

%

Employees
2012

%

%

298

1,399

18%

82%

1,697

100%

128

794

922

14%

86%

100%

140

559

699

20%

80%

100%

1,348

4,615

23%

77%

740

2,411

23%

77%

459

1,710

21%

79%

5,963

100%

3,151

100%

2,169

100%

37

204

241

223

696

919

15%

85%

100%

24%

76%

100%

305

1,557

16%

84%

1,862

100%

1,422

4,817

23%

77%

6,239

100%

7,660

4,073

2,868

1,160

8,101

As of December 31, 2012, 16% of women employees of Dassault Syst `emes and 23% of men are managers, compared to 18% and 23%
respectively in 2011. The decrease in the percentage of women was due to the acquisition of Gemcom, where the percentage of women
managers is 5%. See also paragraph 2.1.8 ‘‘Business Ethics and Professional Equality – Professional equality between men and women’’.

Employee arrivals and departures

Data concerning new hires and departures are expressed in terms of the number of work agreements.

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New hires

(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Europe

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Americas

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Asia

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)

At December 31

Open-term work agreement

Fixed-term work agreement

Employees
2011

967

159

%

86%

14%

Total

1,126

100%

478

146

624

77%

23%

100%

Employees
2012

Employees
2012

%

%

96%

4%

Employees
2012

374

8

%

98%

2%

Employees
2012

1,305

175

%

88%

12%

453

21

474

100%

382

100%

1,480

100%

Dassault Syst `emes did not experience any particular difficulties in recruiting employees, and hired 1,480 persons in 2012 compared to
1,126 in 2011, reflecting principally the acquisitions of Gemcom and Netvibes.

Out of these 1,480 employees, 624 were located in Europe, 474 in the Americas and 382 in Asia. 88% of the work agreements signed in
2012 were for an open-term.

Manager positions represented 9% of the new hires in 2012, compared to 5% in 2011, as a result of the acquisitions of Gemcom and
Netvibes with their managers.

In addition, 33% of the new hires in 2012 were women, an increase of four percentage points compared to 2011, again reflecting the
proportion of women among the employees at Gemcom (35%).

(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Europe

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Americas

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Asia

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)

At December 31

Women

Men

Total

Employees
2011

332

794

%

29%

71%

1,126

100%

Employees
2012

Employees
2012

%

Employees
2012

%

Employees
2012

%

223

401

624

36%

64%

100%

155

319

474

33%

67%

100%

106

276

382

28%

72%

100%

%

33%

67%

484

996

1,480

100%

Finally, the age distribution of new hires in 2012 remained relatively stable.

(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Europe

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Americas

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Asia

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)

Employees
2011

516

336

198

76

%

46%

30%

18%

6%

Employees
2012

342

135

113

34

%

54%

22%

18%

6%

Employees
2012

160

142

106

66

%

34%

30%

22%

14%

Employees
2012

109

168

86

19

%

28%

44%

23%

5%

Employees
2012

611

445

305

119

%

42%

30%

20%

8%

1,126

100%

624

100%

474

100%

382

100%

1,480

100%

At December 31

< 30 years old

31 to 40 years old

41 to 50 years old

> 51 years old

Total

Employee departures

In 2012, 952 employees left the Company: 522 in Europe, 328 in the Americas and 102 in Asia, including 211 employees of Transcat
PLM GmbH in Europe, which was sold.

(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Europe

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Americas

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Asia

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)

At December 31

Open-term work agreement

Fixed-term work agreement

Total

Employees
2011

797

91

%

90%

10%

888

100%

411

111

522

79%

21%

100%

Employees
2012

Employees
2012

%

%

96%

4%

Employees
2012

99

3

%

97%

3%

314

14

328

100%

102

100%

Employees
2012

824

128

952

%

87%

13%

100%

The average rate of employee turnover on a global basis amounted to 9.8% for the year, compared to 9.9% in 2011 (not taking into account
the sale of Transcat PLM GmbH in Germany). Excluding fixed-term work agreements, the turnover rate amounted to 8.2%.

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21% of employee departures were initiated by the Company in 2012 (compared to 29% in 2011):

(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Europe

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Americas

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Asia

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)

At December 31

Employees
2011

Employees
2012

%

Employees
2012

%

Employees
2012

%

Employees
2012

%

%

Employee departures initiated by
the Company

254

29%

69

13%

103

31%

26

25%

198

21%

External workforce and subcontractors

Dassault Syst `emes regularly uses outside service providers when it needs to mobilize new resources with specific knowledge on projects
for limited time periods.

Payments made in 2012 to outside service providers amounted to e67.6 million (compared to e70.5 million in 2011), an amount which is not
material when compared to the Company’s revenue of e2.03 billion in 2012.

The Company’s policy is to seek to establish business relations only with subcontractors who respect the terms of the basic conventions of
the International Labor Organization relating to the eradication of forced labor, the equality of pay between men and women, the absence of
discrimination (in hiring and professional development), the elimination of child labor, and freedom and protection for labor unions.

In addition, Dassault Syst `emes companies take actions to ensure that sub-contractors consider their social responsibilities. The standard
contracts of the Group’s largest companies by number of employees (Dassault Syst `emes SA and Dassault Systemes Americas Corp.
represent 38% of all Employee Headcount) include in their general conditions a clause regarding respect for employees’ rights.

As  for  Dassault  Syst `emes  SA,  the  general  conditions  for  service  providers  request  that  the  service  providers  follow  the  principles
of  enterprise  social  responsibility  with  which  Dassault  Syst `emes  complies.  These  general  conditions  also  refer  to  the  website  (http://
www.3ds.com/company/corporate-social-responsibility/)  dedicated  to  social  responsibility  and  encourage  service  providers  to  follow
Dassault Syst `emes’ example and respect the environment.

At December 31, 2012, 428 outside service providers (in full-time equivalents) worked for the Company.

At December 31

2012

2011

(cid:1)

Europe

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Americas

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Asia

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)

Employees

%

Employees

%

Employees

%

Employees

%

191

136

45%

35%

178

203

41%

51%

59

56

14%

14%

428

395

100%

100%

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2.1.4 Organization

Full-time and part-time

98% of the employees work on a full-time basis. 7% of the women employees and 1% of the men employees work on a part-time basis,
comparable to 2011.

(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Europe

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Americas

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Asia

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Total

(cid:2)

Employees
2011

Employees
2012

%

Employees
2012

%

Employees
2012

%

Employees
2012

%

%

Full-time/part-time

7,500

160

98%

2%

3,924

149

96%

4%

2,850

18

99%

1%

1,155

100%

5

0%

7,929

172

98%

2%

7,660

100%

4,073

100%

2,868

100%

1,160

100%

8,101

100%

Full-time/part-time by gender

1,575

122

93%

7%

1,697

100%

810

112

922

88%

12%

100%

683

16

98%

2%

238

3

99%

1%

1,731

131

93%

7%

699

100%

241

100%

1,862

100%

5,925

38

99%

1%

3,114

37

99%

1%

2,167

100%

917

100%

2

0%

2

0%

6,198

41

99%

1%

5,963

100%

3,151

100%

2,169

100%

919

100%

6,239

100%

7,660

4,073

2,868

1,160

8,101

Full-time

Part-time

Total

Women

Full-time

Part-time

Total Women

Men

Full-time

Part-time

Total Men

Total

Work time

In each country where Dassault Syst `emes has operations, the length of the workweek is determined according to local regulations in effect.
It is generally set at 40 hours. This is the case in Japan, China, India, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany.

In France, work time is determined according to whether an employee is subject to the system of annual working days (‘‘forfait jours’’) or the
hourly system (‘‘mode horaire’’). Employees subject to the system of annual working days work a predefined number of days per calendar
year and other employees work a certain number of hours as defined by local labor agreements.

(cid:127) At Dassault Syst `emes SA, employees subject to the system of annual working days work 216 days per year, plus one day per year of
‘‘solidarity’’. For employees not working under the annual working days system, the work week is set at 37.8 hours and takes into account
‘‘days of reduced work time’’ (‘‘JRTTs’’). For Non-Cadres, the full-time workweek is set at 35 hours, taking into account JRTTs;

(cid:127) At Dassault Data Services SAS, employees work a 37-hour week over five days (with 5 weeks of paid vacation plus 12 days of JRTTs),
and employees working under the annual working days system work 216 theoretical work days per year (taking into account JRTTs,
including the one day per year of ‘‘solidarity’’);

(cid:127) At Dassault Syst `emes Provence SAS, full-time employees subject to the system of annual working days work 210 days a year plus one
day of ‘‘solidarity’’; full-time employees not subject to the system of annual working days may choose one of the following systems:
39 hours per week for employees under the ‘‘1,670 hour’’ system (this includes 15 days of JRTTs), or 37.5 hours per week for employees
under the ‘‘1,589 hour’’ system (this includes 13 days of JRTTs). For Non-Cadres, the workweek is set at 35 hours after taking into
account time off for JRTTs;

(cid:127) At SolidWorks Europe SARL, full-time employees subject to the system of annual working days work 217 days per year (taking into
account JRTTs), full-time employees subject to an hourly basis work 1,600 hours per year, and Non-Cadres work 35 hours per week;

(cid:127) At Exalead SA, full-time employees work on the basis of an average of 151.6 hours per month and have 10 days of JRTTs;

(cid:127) At Netvibes, full-time employees working on an hourly basis work 35 hours per week.

Absenteeism

Absenteeism is tracked locally in accordance with regulations applicable in the countries where Dassault Syst `emes has operations. The
Company does not have a harmonized system for managing absenteeism throughout its subsidiaries.

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The data presented below cover the Group’s French companies (Dassault Syst `emes SA, Dassault Syst `emes Provence SAS, Dassault
Data Service SAS, SolidWorks Europe SARL and Exalead SA), which represent approximately one-third of the Company’s employees:

(cid:127) In 2012, the reasons for absence other than paid time off are: illness: 11,514 days; maternity and paternity leave: 4,920 days; work and
travel accidents: 172 days. The resulting absenteeism rate is 2.8%, a slight increase from 2011 (2.2%). The number of work and travel
accident days decreased from 352 days in 2011 to 172 days in 2012;

(cid:127) The total number of authorized absences (such as parental leave and leave for family events excluding paid leave) was 3,019 days, or

0.5% of the number of days theoretically worked.

2.1.5 Compensation

Salaries and social charges

Total salaries

Total  gross  salaries  paid  by  the  Company  (including  for  employees  of  3DPLM  Ltd)  amounted  to  e669.7  million  in  2012,  compared  to
e600.6 million in 2011, an increase of 11.5% for the year principally driven by growth in total headcount.

The salary policy at Dassault Syst `emes seeks to ensure that each employee receives compensation consistent with market practices in the
advanced  technology  industry  in  each  country  where  the  Company  has  operations;  and  differentiated  according  to  the  individual
performance of each employee as evaluated by his direct manager during an annual interview reviewing performance and goals.

Increases  take  place  for  the  entire  Company  in  April  each  year.  All  the  employees  who  were  with  the  Company  on  October  1  of  the
preceding year are eligible for an annual salary increase.

In 2012, the average increases granted by Dassault Syst `emes varied according to expected inflation in each country where the Company
has activities.

Social charges

Social charges for the Company amounted to e197.2 million in 2012 compared to e167.3 million in 2011. This increase was principally
driven by growth in total headcount and by an increase in the rate of social charges in France.

Profit-sharing (pursuant to Titles I and II of Book III of the Labor Code)

Employee  profit-sharing  (‘‘l’int ´eressement’’)  and  regulatory  profit-sharing  (‘‘la  participation’’)  are  two  methods  of  employee  savings
established by law in France. Employee profit-sharing is optional, while regulatory profit-sharing is required for all companies with more
than 50 employees.

In 2008, Dassault Syst `emes SA signed with labor unions an employee profit-sharing agreement and a regulatory profit-sharing agreement
that is more favorable than what is imposed by the law. These two agreements covered 2008, 2009 and 2010.

In 2011, Dassault Syst `emes SA renegotiated its agreements with labor unions for employee profit-sharing and regulatory profit-sharing for
a period of three years, covering 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Employee profit-sharing for the year 2011, which was paid in 2012 at Dassault Syst `emes SA, amounted to e13.8 million (e10.5 million in
2011). The total amount of the contribution by Dassault Syst `emes SA for regulatory profit-sharing for the year 2011, which was paid in
2012, was e13.3 million (e10.9 million in 2011).

The results of operations recorded by Dassault Syst `emes SA for the year 2012, and which will be submitted for approval at the General
Meeting of Shareholders on May 30, 2013, should permit the distribution of employee profit-sharing of e16,786,107 and of regulatory profit-
sharing of e13,291,056.

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The table below sets forth the amounts of employee profit-sharing and regulatory profit-sharing at Dassault Syst `emes SA over the past
three years.

(cid:1)

2012

(cid:2)(cid:1)

2011

(cid:2)(cid:1)

2010

(cid:2)

(in thousands of euros)

Employee profit-sharing (Int ´eressement)

Regulatory profit-sharing (Participation)

Total

Amount

16,786

13,291

30,077

% of total
remuneration

12%

9%

21%

Amount

13,783

13,348

27,131

% of total
remuneration

11%

11%

22%

Amount

10,503

10,929

21,432

% of total
remuneration

9%

10%

19%

The amounts attributed individually to employee beneficiaries are, depending on the choice made by the employee, either directly received,
contributed  to  one  of  the  Company’s  savings  or  group  retirement  plans,  or  deposited  (only  possible  for  regulatory  profit-sharing)  in  a
blocked bank account bearing interest at 110% of the average interest rate on private bonds (Taux de rendement Moyen des Obligations
Priv´ees).

At  Dassault  Data  Services  SAS,  employee  profit-sharing  paid  in  2012  with  respect  to  the  year  2011  represented  2.1%  of  total  gross
remuneration; regulatory profit-sharing amounting to 5.9% of total gross remuneration relating to 2011 was paid in 2012.

At  Dassault  Syst `emes  Provence  SAS,  employee  profit-sharing  for  the  year  2011  paid  in  2012  amounted  to  6.7%  of  total  gross
remuneration; regulatory profit-sharing for the year 2011 paid in 2012 amounted to 19.9% of total gross remuneration.

At SolidWorks Europe SARL, employee profit-sharing for the year 2011 paid in 2012 represented 7.2% of total gross remuneration. There
is no regulatory profit-sharing at SolidWorks Europe SARL.

At Exalead SA, a specific profit-sharing agreement was signed in 2011.

2.1.6 Labor Relations

Social dialogue and collective agreements

The quality of the social dialogue is based on the numerous exchanges between the Company’s management and the employees and
employee representatives.

Europe

In France:

In 2012, one meeting was held with the Group Council (le Comit ´e de Groupe).

Numerous meetings were organized by French companies of the Group. Collective agreements, concerning one or several subjects in
connection with working and employment conditions, were negotiated and signed:

Dassault
Syst `emes
SA

Dassault
Data
Services
SAS

Dassault
Syst `emes
Provence
SAS

Exalead
SA(1)

SolidWorks
Europe
SARL

Netvibes(2)

Number of collective agreements in effect at
December 31, 2012

Number of collective agreements signed during 2012

39

5(3)

28

4(4)

9

3(5)

2

0

3

2(6)

0

0

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)
(6)

At  Exalead  SA,  employees  are  represented  by  a  DUP  (D ´el ´egation  Unique  du  Personnel)  consisting  of  five  principal  and  five  alternate  elected  representatives  (elected  in
March 2012) in the Cadres group, and a Health, Safety and Working Conditions Committee consisting of three representatives of the Cadres group.

At Netvibes, employees are represented by two delegates.

These agreements concern in particular services related to the relocation of DELMIA’s R&D activities from Grenoble to Aix-en-Provence, the statutory annual salary negotiation,
professional equality between men and women (see paragraph 2.1.8 ‘‘Business Ethics and Professional Equality’’), services related to moving from the site at Nancy (France), and
employment of handicapped persons at Dassault Syst `emes SA.
These agreements concern, among other matters, the statutory annual salary negotiation, professional equality between men and women (see paragraph 2.1.8 ‘‘Business Ethics

and Professional Equality’’), profit-sharing and services related to moving from the site at Nancy (France).
These agreements concern periods for holidays, the preelectoral agreement, and Amendment No. 1 to the profit-sharing agreement.
Two amendments to the agreement regarding employee profit-sharing were signed with SolidWorks Europe SARL.

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In 2012, the following meetings were held:

(cid:127) At  Dassault  Syst `emes  SA,  22  meetings  with  the  Workers’  Council,  12  with  labor  delegates  and  28  with  all  the  representative

labor unions;

(cid:127) At Dassault Data Services SAS, 16 meetings with the Workers’ Council, 12 with labor delegates, and 26 with labor union delegates;

(cid:127) At Dassault Syst `emes Provence SAS, 12 meetings with the Workers’ Council, 12 with labor delegates, and 27 with all the representative

labor unions;

(cid:127) At SolidWorks Europe SARL, one monthly meeting was held with the employee representative;

(cid:127) At Exalead SA, 12 meetings with the Workers’ Council and 12 with labor union delegates.

In Germany, collective agreements are negotiated and signed with the Group Council and the Workers’ Council of each Company site
(Stuttgart, Hanover and Aix-la-Chapelle). At December 31, 2012, there were seven agreements in effect at Stuttgart, 26 at Hanover, and
seven  with  the  Group  Council.  There  is  no  specific  agreement  at  Aix-la-Chapelle,  which  follows  the  agreements  signed  with  the
Group Council.

In 2012, Dassault Syst `emes Deutschland GmbH signed five agreements at the level of the Group Council of which three concern employee
salaries, one is related to human resources management, and one to the ‘‘Great Place To Work’’ annual survey; two agreements were
signed in Stuttgart regarding salaries; and one agreement was signed in Hanover for human resources management.

In the United Kingdom, there are no employee representatives or unions at Dassault Syst `emes.

Americas

In the United States and Canada, there are no employee representatives or unions at Dassault Syst `emes.

Asia

In South Korea, an employee representative is elected every year and participates in the organization of social activities.

In Japan, China and India, there are no employee representatives or unions at Dassault Syst `emes.

Health and safety

The Company ensures that each of its employees has medical coverage in compliance with the practices in the countries where it has
activities.  In  addition,  in  certain  countries,  employee  representatives  are  responsible  for  communicating  with  the  management  of  the
relevant business units on employee health and safety.

France

Four Dassault Syst `emes companies in France have Health, Safety and Working Conditions Committees (‘‘CHSCT’’). In 2012:

(cid:127) The CHSCT of Dassault Syst `emes SA met 10 times. An agreement to prevent psychosocial risks was signed on June 11, 2010, for three
years. A working group on the prevention of such risks was created and met 10 times since its creation and once in 2012. Several actions
have already been taken under this agreement: adding a section on psychosocial risks to the medical questionnaire, initiating certain
projects for Communaut ´e DStress, and hiring an independent advisor to study the improvement of organization at work as regards
psychosocial risks, the results of which were provided on June 25, 2012, to the Workers’ council, the CHSCT and the equal-opportunity
working group;

(cid:127) The CHSCT of Dassault Data Services SAS met five times;

(cid:127) The CHSCT of Dassault Syst `emes Provence SAS met four times;

(cid:127) The CHSCT of Exalead SA was appointed in November 2012 and held its first meeting on December 11, 2012.

All employees in France have regular medical check-ups and benefit from supplementary health coverage. On the 3DS Paris Campus, a
medical team composed of a physician and three nurses looks after the health and well-being of all on-site employees.

In France, work or travel accidents resulting in absence from work for more than one day amounted to eight during 2012.

Europe

In Germany, employees follow local policies in effect regarding health matters.

Work accidents resulting in absence from work for more than one day in 2012 amounted to two in Germany.

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United States

The Company has put in place a health coverage program for all its employees working at least 20 hours per week. Depending on their
family situation, the employees have the choice between two distinct programs. These programs include an individual health check-up
every year.

Work accidents resulting in absence from work for more than one day numbered five during 2012.

Canada

Permanent employees are covered by a collective insurance policy including several benefits such as health insurance. The insurance
program is required unless the employee is already insured elsewhere.

Asia

In Japan, an annual health check-up is organized by Dassault Syst `emes for each employee; in 2012, 72% of the employees participated. In
addition, all the employees are covered by health insurance.

In  South  Korea,  an  annual  health  check-up  is  organized  each  year  for  all  the  employees,  who  are  also  covered  by  a  specific  health
insurance policy.

In India and China, employees are covered by medical insurance and are offered an annual medical check-up.

2.1.7 Development, Training and Career Management

A specific process dedicated to evaluating performance and development enables each employee to meet formally with his manager three
times each year to evaluate the performance expectations of the past year, set the objectives for the year to come, and exchange, at
mid-year, views on performance recognition. At the request of the employee or manager, an additional meeting can also be organized to
discuss career development and set out an appropriate development path. In 2012, the goals of 96% of the Company’s employees were
discussed and formally documented in this manner (as in 2011).

In 2012, Dassault Syst `emes continued its investments in 3DSWYM applications to accelerate information sharing and expertise through
communities and in particular by enabling employees to connect and exchange with all the Group’s experts on specific issues. Responses
provided to customers, tricks for programming, and trends affecting markets can thus be rapidly communicated and handled by using
knowledge shared across communities.

In parallel with this social learning experiment, which is made available to employees, formal training programs are also set up within the
Group. These two structured and non-structured approaches for learning thus allow the Group’s employees to develop their skills at the
same speed as technological developments on the market.

Specific training programs targeting sales and services teams are also delivered to enable them to provide their clients the best possible
experience. These programs are related to acquiring basic knowledge about the solutions and project management and also include
workshops focused on understanding the business sectors of the customers served by the Company.

A training program is also set up for all the R&D functions (development, industrialization, customer support and industries). An initial
training program, thus covering R&D processes and tools, is provided to new R&D employees to ensure that they fully understand the
fundamentals of Dassault Syst `emes’ development techniques before starting a project.

The initiative launched by the Group in 2011 concerning the deployment of a new managerial training program was continued in 2012. Two
main  themes  are  presented:  management  fundamentals  for  new  managers  and  performance  management.  On  a  global  basis,
703 employees participated in management training, representing 11,472 hours of training time (5,786 hours in Europe, 4,300 hours in the
Americas, and 1,386 hours in Asia).

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In 2012, in France at Dassault Syst `emes SA, Dassault Data Services SAS, and Dassault Syst `emes Provence SAS, 1,694 employees
(out of 2,792 employees) received at least one training course during the year, or 48,662 training hours, compared to 47,463 hours in 2011.
The increase reflected principally an increase in the number of training hours provided at Dassault Syst `emes SA: 37,383 hours in 2012
compared to 35,846 hours in 2011.

Distribution of training hours by type:

2012

2011

Management

Job skills

Health, safety and environment

Language

Computer skills (Dassault Syst `emes internal tools)

Personal development

Dassault Syst `emes solutions portfolio

DIF (French-specific)

Total

Distribution of training hours by category:

Managers

Non-Managers

Distribution of training hours by men/women:

Men

Women

4,315

23,906

248

2,604

1,450

4,396

8,440

3,303

3,057

26,015

30

3,003

1,669

3,148

6,704

3,837

48,662

47,463

11,332

37,330

36,673

11,989

9,360

38,103

34,811

12,652

2.1.8 Business Ethics and Professional Equality

Business ethics

Since its creation, Dassault Syst `emes has developed its culture and built its reputation on different fundamental principles, particularly the
creation of long-term relationships with its employees, customers, partners and shareholders, as well as high-quality products with high
value-added. Confidence and integrity, supported by rigorous ethics and regulatory compliance, are at the heart of Dassault Syst `emes’
commitments for sustainable innovation and growth.

The  Company’s  commitment  to  professional  ethics  and  business  citizenship  is  formalized  through  procedures  regarding  corporate
governance, in particular the ‘‘Code of Business Conduct’’ distributed to all the Company’s employees (see paragraph 5.1 ‘‘Report of the
Chairman on Corporate Governance and Internal Control’’) and ‘‘Principles of Enterprise Social Responsibility’’ on the Company’s internet
site. This commitment is also evidenced by the Company’s ethical and compliance awareness training for the Company’s new hires (more
than 40 sessions in 2012 throughout the world) and by targeted training given to employees who are the most exposed to ethical risks in
connection with their daily activities.

Business Code of Conduct and professional equality

The Business Code of Conduct, backed up by specific policies, is intended to serve as the reference for each Company employee to guide
his conduct and his interactions in connection with his activities. It recalls the Dassault Syst `emes culture based on mutual respect, fairness
and the diversity of its employees.

In this context, it is established as a principle that hiring, training, promotion, assignments and other decisions regarding work are based on
the competence, talent and results demonstrated by employees and their professional motivations, with no discrimination, harassment or
intimidation. The Company is particularly attentive to the health and safety of its employees, in their work conditions and environment, and
respect for their privacy, particularly as regards the protection of personal data.

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Principles of Enterprise Social Responsibility

The principles of Enterprise Social Responsibility, which the Company promotes to ensure that its ecosystem shares values based on the
same universally recognized principles and rights, are founded on the recognition and respect of fundamental texts concerning social rights
and the protection of the environment.

Dassault Syst `emes requests that its suppliers and partners commit to the respect of the principles of eradicating labor by children required
to attend school (and in any event under 15 years of age), eliminating forced labor, ensuring working conditions sufficient to provide for
employee health and safety, respecting applicable minimum legal or regulatory levels of pay, and freedom to unionize and to collectively
negotiate labor contracts. The Company also asks them to commit to ban all forms of discrimination, to fight against corruption and to
respect applicable law on the protection of the environment.

Professional equality between men and women

The French, American, Canadian, Japanese, English and German companies of Dassault Syst `emes, which employ 84% of the Company’s
employees included in the Employee Headcount, are subject to specific laws against professional discrimination between men and women.

Dassault  Syst `emes  encourages  hiring  both  men  and  women,  developing  access  for  women  to  different  functions,  and  ensuring  fair
treatment for women’s career advancement, particularly for women who take maternity leave.

Dassault Syst `emes Executive Committee consists of two women and seven men, and the Board of Directors consists of two women and
eight men.

Dassault Syst `emes takes care to respect applicable regulations regarding professional equality and non-discrimination in the different
jurisdictions where it has employees. France and the United States are set forth below as examples.

France

The agreement regarding equal professional treatment and balanced employment between men and women at Dassault Syst `emes SA
was  renewed  and  signed  on  April  10,  2012.  The  agreement  concerns  the  following  subjects:  hiring  and  development  of  professional
balance between men and women, salary policy and equality between men and women, professional advancement and development,
balancing professional and family life, and awareness and communications programs to develop attitudes and practices.

In addition, in order to analyze the positioning of men and women at Dassault Syst `emes SA and to define actions to be undertaken to
eliminate inequalities, an annual report on the situation comparing general employment conditions and training for men and women is
prepared by the Company each year and has been available on the intranet site since 2010.

Dassault Syst `emes Provence SAS has put in place an agreement on the promotion of diversity and has negotiated an agreement on
professional equality between men and women (which was signed on January 15, 2013).

On February 28, 2012, Dassault Data Services SAS signed an agreement on the professional equality of men and women concerning
principally four areas: hiring, professional advancement, salary and more specifically reducing the differences between men and women,
and harmonizing professional life and family responsibility.

An action plan to promote professional equality between men and women was presented to the Workers’ Council of Exalead SA and was
approved in August 2012. The plan concentrates on three principal axes: hiring, training and professional development, and harmonizing
professional life with family responsibility. The results will be presented to the Workers’ Council in 2013.

There is no specific agreement related to this topic for SolidWorks Europe SARL.

United States

In the United States, Dassault Syst `emes ensures compliance with regulations regarding equality on the job (hiring, training, promotions,
compensation, firing and any other decision related to work), in particular Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. It sends reports of compliance with
these regulations (EEO1, Vet 100 and Affirmative Action reports) to the U.S. authorities each year.

Employment of handicapped employees

The French, American, Canadian, Japanese, English and German companies of Dassault Syst `emes, which employ 84% of the Company’s
employees, are subject to specific laws regarding the employment of handicapped workers.

In 2012, Dassault Syst `emes has carried out different actions in favor of handicapped persons.

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France

Dassault Syst `emes SA entered into an agreement for employing handicapped employees in 2003, creating conditions favorable for their
integration;  this  agreement  was  renewed  in  2007  for  three  years,  and  an  agreement  was  reached  in  December  2009,  for  the  period
2010-2012. The agreement provides for quantitative commitments in terms of recruitment, training and budget.

These agreements reflect Dassault Syst `emes SA’s desire to make the hiring, training and continued employment of handicapped persons
an  important  axis  of  its  policy.  The  number  of  handicapped  employees  has  thus  been  multiplied  by  a  factor  of  5  since  2003.  As  of
December 31, 2012, 34 handicapped persons, of whom 8 had a major handicap, were employed by Dassault Syst `emes SA; 19 of them
were engineers or Cadres. During 2012, 6 handicapped students were accepted for training or apprenticeship and 37 trainees seeking jobs
were trained. Also, numerous actions for internal communication and awareness with respect to handicapped persons were performed
(such as videos, articles, interviews, cartoons giving an inside look on what it means to be a handicapped employee, etc.).

A  new  agreement  concerning  the  hiring  of  handicapped  persons  for  the  years  2013  to  2015  was  reached  with  the  labor  unions  on
December 21, 2012.

Access  to  3DS  Paris  Campus  for  handicapped  persons  was  specifically  considered  during  construction  (such  as  floor  quality,  doors,
furniture, Eo-Guidage signaling, magnetic loops, accessible meeting rooms, parking lot entrances, etc.).

Since 2011, Dassault Data Services SAS has committed itself each year to adopt measures supporting the integration and employment of
handicapped persons. In 2012, efforts were focused on enhancing sensitivities toward handicapped persons (a new external website to
support hiring, participation in employment fairs, manager training, internal awareness training).

There is no specific agreement related to this topic at Dassault Syst `emes Provence SAS, SolidWorks Europe SARL, or Exalead SA.

United States

In the United States, the regulations regarding equality on the job (see the paragraph above ‘‘Professional equality between men and
women’’)  apply  in  cases  of  discrimination  against  handicapped  employees.  It  is,  however,  not  permitted  to  ask  about  handicapped
employees, so no data can be provided.

Senior employees

The agreement concerning the employment of senior employees at Dassault Syst `emes SA, signed in January 2010, reflects the new
regulatory environment and the employment policy of Dassault Syst `emes. It establishes an approach toward considering senior employees
within the business. The parties to the agreement agreed to be particularly attentive to job stability for senior employees, and to career
management  and  professional  development.  The  commission  responsible  for  overseeing  the  agreement  met  on  March  14,  2012,  to
examine actions for job stability for senior employees.

An agreement on employing senior employees was put also in place at Dassault Data Services SAS and Dassault Syst `emes Provence
SAS, and a company plan exists at SolidWorks Europe SARL and Exalead SA.

2.1.9 Social Projects and Relations with the Social, Regional
and Associative Environment

Social projects

In France, Dassault Syst `emes SA subsidizes its Workers’ Council in the amount of 5.2% of total gross salaries paid during the year, with
5.0% for social and cultural activities and 0.2% for the operating budget. In 2012, the Workers’ Council thus received e7.9 million, compared
to slightly more than e7.1 million in 2011 and e6.2 million in 2010.

This yearly allocation by Dassault Syst `emes allows employees, as well as their spouses and children, to be offered a large range of social
and cultural activities with many sections dedicated to specific domains from sport to art, as well as financial support, such as for vacations,
children’s education, and membership in clubs.

Dassault Data Services SAS and Dassault Syst `emes Provence SAS subsidize their Workers’ Councils at a level of 1.5% of their total gross
salaries paid during the year, with 1.3% for social and cultural activities and 0.2% for the operating budget.

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Relations with the social, regional and associative environment

Contribution of the Company in terms of employment

Dassault Syst `emes has operations in 37 countries and seeks to recruit most of its employees locally. At December 31, 2012, more than
two-thirds of the Company’s 8,101 employees were located outside France and the Company had employees from 105 different countries.

Company relations with secondary and post secondary education

In  each  country  where  Dassault  Syst `emes  has  operations,  the  Company  has  established  a  privileged  relationship  with  the  world  of
secondary and university education for several years. To facilitate innovation in teaching by the use of its technologies, Dassault Syst `emes
works  together  with  schools,  high  schools,  technical  institutions,  universities  and  major  teaching  centers  around  the  world.  Dassault
Syst `emes’ academic partnership program includes a variety of actions specific to each of its brands, which are put in place via a website
dedicated to making available participative educational resources, granting of certificates and diverse partnerships. Each year, more than
two million students become familiar with the Company’s PLM and SOLIDWORKS mechanical design technologies.

In 2012, the Company chose to pursue initiatives seeking to:

(cid:127) encourage professional interest in science and technology and contribute to eliminating the lack of interest among young people for
these fields in developed countries with (i) sponsorship initiatives and participation in the work of associations (for example, the American
Society for Engineering Education – ASEE – and the European Society for Engineering Education – SEFI), (ii) support for high school
students participating in multidisciplinary competitions such as the ‘‘Race in Class’’, which were targeted to junior and senior high school
students and led them, in the context of their courses and clubs, to use CATIA or SOLIDWORKS software to design, build, test and race
miniature  Formula  1  racecars.  Begun  in  2006  as  a  project  for  educational  success,  this  initiative  has  maintained  its  peak  level  of
participation, with 11,500 students in France;

(cid:127) improve the employability of degrees issued by different educational branches by giving them access to the Company’s PLM solutions.
This expertise should make it possible to respond rapidly to the needs of the 12 industrial sectors targeted by Dassault Syst `emes’
products and solutions. The need for engineers to combine technical knowledge acquired during a teaching course and knowledge of
Dassault  Syst `emes’  PLM  tools  and  methods  used  by  our  industrial  customers  is  increasing  significantly  in  emerging  economies.
Together with the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, the Company has extended its ‘‘PLM Competency Center’’ network
to  the  Cape  Peninsula  University  in  South  Africa.  As  part  of  the  European  Commission’s  ‘‘EUGENE’’  research  project,  Dassault
Syst `emes has provided an in-depth study on how to align engineering education with the needs of employers;

(cid:127) prepare students for their future employers by providing certifications which enable them to access fundamental engineering design
competencies, in 10 languages. SOLIDWORKS offers specialized programs for all-terrain vehicle, small racecar, airplane, and hybrid
racing teams, for learning an integrated design and analysis process. The Group is a founding partner of the Association of Unmanned
Vehicle Systems International, providing software to unmanned intelligent ground, air, and submarine vehicles and robotics systems.
SOLIDWORKS  enables  students  in  sustainable  development  to  make  the  right  choices  in  material  selection  and  manufacturing
processes for our planet’s future;

(cid:127) introduce new teaching methods using virtual models well adapted to the modes of interaction and learning of today’s students. The
Company was thus retained in France as supplier of collaborative design technologies for projects financed by the Ministry of National
Education  (the  ‘‘Virtualiteach’’  project  for  equipping  high  schools  with  3DVIA-immersive  teaching  environments)  or  by  the  National
Research Agency (the PLACIS project for teaching collaborative engineering with CATIA, ENOVIA, DELMIA and 3DSWYM).

In 2012, the innovative teaching project was strengthened by making new methods available for teachers to include 3D content in their
course material and for publishers of schoolbooks to provide 3D subject extensions on line.

The SOLIDWORKS STEM Teacher blog and Dassault Syst `emes’ academic community ‘‘3DS Academy’’ on the Internet allow sharing of
Dassault Syst `emes’ teaching materials for all of its brands with teachers of all levels.

Working together with the education department of ILUMENS and the Fondation Paris Descartes, Dassault Syst `emes has supported a
major health and public interest program by designing two 3D experiences. In one year, the 3D StayingAlive experience made it possible to
train  more  than  15,000  people  in  life-saving  measures.  The  other  3D  experience,  BornToBeAlive  (www.borntobealive.fr),  offers  clear
explanations, in real time, of the different stages of giving birth. The future parents can thus learn in a 3D environment about the universe of
the maternity ward and visit the birthing room in order to understand better how the equipment operates. The user can also learn ways to
help reduce stress on the day birthing begins. There is also a community to learn more and speak with specialists, mid-wives and doctors.

Company commitment to sustainable development

Dassault Syst `emes is involved with associations to support the virtual economy and encourage sustainable innovation. To promote the
development of the virtual economy in France and in Europe, Dassault Syst `emes is a founding member of AFDEL (Association Fran¸caise
des Editeurs de Logiciels, or the French Association of Software Editors). The goal of this association is to promote the software industry as
an industry that contributes to sustainable growth. Dassault Syst `emes also supports the ‘‘Villette Foundation’’, a part of Universcience in
France, whose goal is to promote and encourage scientific and technical culture to young people and to the public at large. Throughout the

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world, Dassault Syst `emes brands are involved in local community efforts. Most of the Company’s subsidiaries organize efforts to contribute
to sustainable development within their community, such as days for voluntary work with local associations organized by the employees of
SIMULIA, collecting food by the employees of DELMIA, subsidizing an orphanage by the employees of Dassault Syst `emes in China,
participating in the PanMassachussets Challenge, a race intended to collect funds for the benefit of a health care and research institute
(the Dana Farber Cancer Institute).

Finally, the Company spearheaded an initiative to provide support for education and economic development in Rwanda. The project’s initial
objective was to provide students with CAD program skills, with SOLIDWORKS contributing the licenses and teaching programs. The
program evolved into helping participants structure and manage businesses providing modeling services, and subsequently into creating
demand for such services.

Other societal matters

In light of the Company’s business and geographic locations, there is no detailed reporting of its impact on regional development and
nearby or local populations, or steps taken for the health and safety of customers or human rights, since these matters are not reported on.

2.1.10 Correspondence Table

Article R. 225-105-1 of the French Commercial Code

Paragraph

Page

Total employees and distribution by gender, age and geographic location

New hires and departures

Compensation

Organization of working time

Absenteeism

Organization of employee relations and employee communications, consultation and
negotiation procedures

Summary of collective agreements

Health and safety conditions

Summary of agreements reached with labor unions or employee representatives regarding
health and safety

Work accidents frequency and seriousness, and professional illnesses

Training policies

Total training time

Measures for the equal treatment of men and women

Measures for the employment of handicapped persons

Anti-discrimination policy

Respect for the freedom of association and the right to collective negotiation

Eliminating discrimination at work

Eliminating forced labor

Eliminating child labor

Regional, economic and social impact of the business

Relations with persons and organizations interested by the company’s business, partners
and benefactors

Subcontractors and suppliers: social responsibility

Good citizen practices and other measures to support human rights

2.1.3

2.1.3

2.1.5

2.1.4

2.1.4

2.1.6

2.1.6

2.1.6

2.1.6

2.1.6

2.1.7

2.1.7

2.1.8

2.1.8

2.1.8

2.1.8

2.1.8

2.1.8

2.1.8

2.1.9

2.1.9

2.1.3

2.1.9

34, 35, 36

36

40

39

39

41

41

42

41

42

43

43

45

45

44

44

44

45

45

47

46

38

48

Dassault Syst `emes makes available at the request of any shareholder a summary of Dassault Syst `emes SA’s social activities as provided
for by Articles L. 2323-68 et seq. of the Labor Code.

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2.2 Environmental Responsibility

2.2.1 Industrial and Environmental Risk

The Group is not aware of any industrial or environmental risks which may have a significant impact on its financial condition or operating
results, and it believes that its business has a very limited environmental impact:

(cid:127) a significant portion of its assets are intangible, which reduces industrial and environmental risk;

(cid:127) none of the Company’s sites produces dangerous waste or waste with an environmental impact on the ground, air or water, and none of
them possesses criteria set forth under the European SEVESO directive regarding sites at risk due to dangerous substances, or is
classified under ICPE (Installations Class ´ees – et pr ´esentant des risques – pour la Protection de l’Environnement);

(cid:127) the Company does not believe that it is exposed to climate change issues in the short- or medium-term;

(cid:127) Dassault Syst `emes’ business does not have known negative impact on biodiversity, nor does it create noise or odors which may create a

nuisance locally. In addition, the Company is not involved with soil usage matters.

The only aspect which the Group believes there is a minor environmental issue, which would not have a significant impact on its financial
condition or results of operations, is the fuel storage at the 3DS Paris Campus and the 3DS Boston Campus, which would be used to
produce electricity in case of an electrical shortage.

Based on the Company’s limited industrial and environmental risks, costs resulting from evaluating, preventing and treating industrial and
environmental risks are not significant and are included under different line items under investments and expenses in the consolidated
financial statements.

In 2012, no provisions or guaranties for environmental risks were recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In addition,
no expense was taken in the financial statements related to a court judgment regarding environmental issues or actions taken to remediate
any environmental damage.

To remain alert to any regulatory risks related to environmental matters, Dassault Syst `emes watches out for environmental regulations
which may have an effect on its business.

2.2.2 Environmental Report

2.2.2.1 Dassault Syst `emes and Environmental Issues

Despite the negligible environmental impact of its business, Dassault Syst `emes is aware of its responsibility for protecting the environment.
It has made sustainable development central to its objectives, with a strategy based on sustainable innovation, and implemented a strategy
for optimizing and transforming its activities to reduce its environmental impact.

3DEXPERIENCE for Sustainability: Dassault Syst `emes’ applications for sustainable development

Dassault Syst `emes offers its customers a 3DEXPERIENCE for Sustainability, enriching several of its industry experiences with added
value that helps customers achieve their sustainability goals.

The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform lets innovators truly understand the impact of their ideas and processes on people and environment.

Eco-design for 3D modeling

Reducing environmental impacts begins with designing out the impacts from product conception. Our applications in the SOLIDWORKS,
CATIA, and GEOVIA applications allow designers to make conscious design decisions. For example, SOLIDWORKS Sustainability is an
integrated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) dashboard with which designers and engineers can estimate the environmental implications of
each design decision across the product’s lifecycle, by measuring standard environmental indicators such as carbon footprint and energy.
A commercial furniture manufacturer uses SOLIDWORKS Sustainability to predict the environmental impacts of custom furniture so that
their customers can select the most environmentally-friendly options.

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Green manufacturing for content and simulation

Our customers bring their ideas to life by using Dassault Syst `emes software to virtually prototype and digitally manufacture their design
concepts.  DELMIA  applications  allow  customers  to  virtually  prototype  their  manufacturing  and  assembly  lines  to  eliminate  wasteful
physical testing. SIMULIA applications allow customers to maintain product function while optimizing material. For example, a packaging
designer  used  Dassault  Syst `emes  applications  to  cut  the  use  of  plastic  resins  by  27%  while  maintaining  product  integrity.  3DVIA
applications enable customers to communicate seamlessly across the organization, reducing time, material and energy spent on technical
documentation.

Environmental data management for information intelligence

One of the most significant challenges that companies face in tracking progress for environmental sustainability is the availability of relevant
data. EXALEAD applications enable the management of structured and unstructured environmental data, giving customers the decision
support needed to execute their corporate sustainability and impact reduction strategies. Central to the success of these sustainability
strategies is social listening. NETVIBES applications enable customers to gauge public sentiment about green marketing campaigns and
to track competing programs for sustainable innovation.

Community for social collaboration

Finally, the engagement of multiple internal and external stakeholders is critical for the success of sustainability strategies. 3DSWYM
applications  allow  customers  to  collaborate  cross-functionally  to  tackle  interdisciplinary  sustainability  challenges.  With  ENOVIA
applications, customers can leverage the supply chain for traceability and measurement of impacts in the extended enterprise.

For example, ENOVIA Material Compliance Central enables customers to achieve compliance with environmental regulations, such as
RoHS and WEEE in the High-Tech industry.

For example, in the High-Tech industry, companies are facing series of challenges both technological and ecological, such as managing
fast  evolving  demands,  mass  volume  production,  and  increasing  product  complexity.  Dassault  Syst `emes’  customers  in  the  High-Tech
industry have needs that can be addressed within the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform for Sustainability:

(cid:127) Social listening for dashboarding sustainability trends, such as evolving environmental regulations and consumer preferences in the

High-Tech sector;

(cid:127) Eco-design  for  predicting  product  environmental  impacts,  such  as  carbon  footprint,  energy  consumption,  and  health  impacts  of

high-concern materials;

(cid:127) Eco-engineering for virtual prototyping and supply chain management, including performance testing for consumer electronics usage,

and management of conflict minerals (tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold) for electronic devices;

(cid:127) Green manufacturing for responsible operations and extended producer responsibility, including adherence to the Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment (WEEE) product take-back statute; and

(cid:127) Materials intelligence for regulatory and standards compliance, such as adherence to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

directive and participation in the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT).

Consideration of environmental matters in the Company’s operational locations

Dassault Syst `emes’ desire to limit its environmental impact is also reflected through recent decisions regarding its operational locations:

3DS Paris Campus

Dassault Syst `emes’ world headquarters, located in V´elizy-Villacoublay (France) received the ‘‘Haute Qualit ´e Environnementale’’ (HQE)
certification ‘‘NF B ˆatiments tertiaires D ´emarche HQE’’ as well as a ‘‘very effective’’ score in five environmental areas (water, energy, the
building and its immediate surroundings, construction site and maintenance), exceeding the minimum of three areas required for HQE
certification.

Optimization of energy consumption at the 3DS Paris Campus is based on different technologies, including:

(cid:127) Computer servers: heat generated by the servers is used to heat a significant portion of air circulated;

(cid:127) Lighting: Dassault Syst `emes saves energy by using motion detectors and detectors of natural light together with high-yielding lighting
elements. For example, the lights used are 30% more efficient than fluorescent lights and five times more efficient than incandescent
lights, with a 12 to 15-times greater life expectancy; and

(cid:127) Maintenance: a  centralized  computer  system  oversees  energy  consumption,  making  it  possible  to  locate  leaks  and  defects  and

accelerate repair work to avoid energy loss.

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Dassault Syst `emes generally includes requirements regarding sustainable development in the terms and conditions for bids from suppliers
of the 3DS Paris Campus. In particular, the terms and conditions for maintaining the green spaces and cleaning require the service provider
to use non-toxic products.

To the extent possible, Dassault Syst `emes seeks to work with companies that are, or are in the process of becoming, ISO 9001 and
14001  certified.  For  example,  the  Company  has  put  in  place  real-time  monitoring  of  the  results  of  operational  incidents  and  building
maintenance with the assistance of ISO 9001 certified companies.

3DS Boston Campus

The  3DS  Boston  Campus  received  the  American  certification  LEED  Gold,  awarded  for  buildings  designed  to  optimize  environmental
performance  and  built  according  to  strict  environmental  standards.  The  building’s  construction  used  61,000  metric  tons  of  crushed
materials (cement, masonry, steel, glass) and 2,000 metric tons of recycled steel for its embankment, and reused more than 75% existing
materials.

To optimize its energy consumption, the 3DS Boston Campus is equipped with condensation heaters, high-yield air conditioning, and
daylight sensors.

Environmental Management

The Company’s Social and Environmental Responsibility Department (‘‘Responsabilit ´e Sociale de l’Entreprise’’, or ‘‘RSE’’) is responsible
for  environmental  reporting,  determining  how  to  reduce  the  Company’s  environmental  impact,  and  creating  awareness  among  the
employees regarding the importance of sustainable development.

In  2012,  Dassault  Syst `emes  created  a  new  group  to  strengthen  the  environmental  reporting  process  and  steps  taken  to  reduce  the
Company’s  environmental  impact.  In  each  geographic  area,  a  ‘‘Sustainability  Leader’’  was  appointed.  The  Sustainability  Leader  is
responsible for ensuring the collection of environmental data, the audit of environmental matters in his zone, the follow up on environmental
indicators, and the creation of a local environmental management system. Each Sustainability Leader has created a ‘‘Green Team’’ made
up of voluntary employees at each site. The Green Team supports actions for reducing the site’s environmental impact, both at the level of
Dassault Syst `emes support services and through building awareness of employees and ‘‘eco-actions’’ training.

Environmental impact of the Company’s transportation policy

Since the Company’s business is publishing software, transportation is the principal source of its greenhouse gas emissions.

Dassault Syst `emes’ travel policy limits the impact of travel on the environment. Under this policy, employees are encouraged to schedule
meetings by conference call and video conference rather than by physical travel, train travel rather than air travel for trips under three hours
in length, and economy class for air travel (the carbon footprint of business class being substantially greater than for economy class).

The greenhouse gas effect of travel is presented in paragraph 2.2.2.4 ‘‘Greenhouse Gas Emissions’’.

Environmental considerations of the Company’s computer equipment management policy

Dassault  Syst `emes  places  significant  importance  on  managing  its  computer  equipment  both  in  terms  of  usage  and  recycling.  The
Company’s computer equipment includes fixed terminals, laptop computers and the servers of its data center and has received the ‘‘Energy
Star’’ certificate. When buying new material, the Company gives preference to internationally recognized environmental certificates such
as ‘‘Energy Star’’ and ‘‘TCO’’.

Recycling  of  computer  equipment  is  generally  handled  by  businesses  or  groups  complying  with  applicable  local  environmental
requirements  regarding  the  treatment  of  electronic  waste.  Management  of  the  retirement  of  computer  equipment  is  set  forth  in
paragraph 2.2.2.3 ‘‘Company Environmental Indicators – Waste treatment’’.

Creating Company employee awareness

Dassault Syst `emes pursues an ongoing policy of employee awareness by involving them in steps taken to save water and energy through
presentations of actions and technologies that can reduce the environmental impact of the Company’s activities.

For example, the North America Green Team created an electronic waste collection and recycling program and strengthened on-going
waste recycling at their site. The Green Team’s contribution to employee awareness of the importance of recycling caused certain services
to reduce their paper consumption, by adopting a system of electronic document archiving which saves more than 65,000 sheets of paper
each year.

The week of communication dedicated to sustainable development, which was initiated in 2010, was organized again in 2012 on the 3DS
Paris Campus, with a presentation of the carbon footprint analysis for the Campus by the RSE Department. In addition, the Department

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organized  a  seminar  on  sustainable  development  to  train  the  recently  appointed  Sustainability  Leaders  (see  the  paragraph  above
‘‘Environmental Management’’) regarding environmental issues specific to the Company.

In 2011, Dassault Syst `emes created an internal on-line community ‘‘DS Global Green Team’’ to enable employees to exchange information
on environmental topics at Dassault Syst `emes. In 2012, this initiative was continued and involved 180 employees.

2.2.2.2 Methodology for Environmental Reporting

Methodology and scope of environmental reporting

Dassault Syst `emes adopted its ‘‘Environmental Reporting Protocol’’ in 2010. This protocol defines:

(cid:127) the Company’s environmental indicators and the methodology for collecting and calculating environmental information;

(cid:127) the scope for collecting environmental data.

As required by Article 225 of the so-called ‘‘Grenelle II’’ law, the targeted scope of environmental reporting includes Dassault Syst `emes SA
and all of the more than 50% controlled companies, while excluding in 2012:

(cid:127) companies acquired during the year (Gemcom, Netvibes, and SquareClock), which will be included starting in 2013 (after one full year

of operation);

(cid:127) companies which were sold during the year (Transcat PLM GmbH); and

(cid:127) Delmia Solutions Private Ltd, which was merged in 2012 with 3DPLM Ltd (which is held at less than 50%). This change in scope affects
environmental data for the Asia zone. Data for 2011 excluding Delmia Private Ltd are given to ensure the comparability of the data over
the different periods.

As part of the process of improving the quality and relevance of information communicated for environmental reporting, the Company
decided in 2012, after analyzing consumption at all its sites, not to collect environmental data from sites with less than 40 employees. Such
sites have a minimal environmental impact when compared to the Group. On this new basis, environmental reporting covered 81% of the
Company’s employees in 2012 compared to 98% in 2011.

The variations between 2011 and 2012 should be looked upon with caution as major changes in the scope have taken place.

Environmental indicators thus determined for 2012 are presented in paragraph 2.2.2.3 ‘‘Company Environmental Indicators’’.

The Company’s environmental reporting may evolve as part of the ongoing process of improvement undertaken by the Company, or to take
account of changes in applicable regulations.

Collecting and consolidating environmental data

Environmental  data  were  collected  by  the  Sustainability  Leaders  and  consolidated  by  the  RSE  Department  on  the  basis  of  the
Environmental Reporting Protocol and the responses to questionnaires sent to the Green teams. For certain questions, such as business
travel and data concerning electronic waste, external service providers were also consulted.

Limitations on environmental reporting

When information could not be produced on the basis of real consumption (particularly for sites for which the charges related to water and
energy consumption are included in rental charges), the Environmental Reporting Protocol specifies the approach to be followed to make
necessary estimates (for example, an estimate of water and energy consumption on the basis of averages observed on other sites of the
geographic region pro rata according to the number of employees or square footage occupied). Actual consumption may as a result be
different from our estimates.

In  connection  with  waste  treatment,  collection  is  handled  for  most  subsidiaries  by  the  local  government,  which  does  not  furnish  any
information on collected waste. It is thus not possible to provide any information on the amount of waste generated. Dassault Syst `emes has
nevertheless inquired of all the subsidiaries included in the 2012 reporting scope as to whether recycling was put in place. The Company
produces  on  this  basis  information  on  the  percentage  of  sites  adopting  waste  recycling  rather  than  on  the  quantity  of  waste  treated
(see paragraph 2.2.2.3 ‘‘Company Environmental Indicators – Waste treatment’’).

2.2.2.3 Company Environmental Indicators

The Company’s environmental indicators are set forth below. Dassault Syst `emes presents more detailed information for the 3DS Paris
Campus, the Company’s headquarters and principal site. It should be noted that in July 2011 approximately 450 employees who worked on

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site moved to a nearby facility. The information related to the 3DS Paris Campus no longer included these employees after the date of
the move.

Company consumption levels

Energy

Information set forth below concerns electricity consumption and, starting in 2012, consumption of natural gas, at Dassault Syst `emes sites
and data centers. Natural gas consumption represents 6,7% of the total consumption of energy. The Company does not use renewable
energy on its sites but has included in certain of its energy contracts, for example at the 3DS Boston Campus, the purchase of electricity
produced by renewable resources.

Electricity consumption (in mWh)

Europe

of which 3DS Paris Campus

Americas

Asia

Total

Year
2012

30,700
21,400

20,900

2,800

54,400

Year 2011 excluding
Delmia Solutions
Private Ltd

27,800
15,800

16,000

2,900

46,700

Year
2011

27,800
15,800

16,000

4,200

48,000

When  considering  data  regarding  energy  consumption  at  the  3DS  Paris  Campus,  the  following  information  should  also  be  taken  into
account: the energy supplier for the 3DS Paris Campus realized at the end of 2011 that the electricity counters of two of the four buildings at
the Campus had not been properly activated. Recorded and billed consumption has as a result been understated in 2011 since Dassault
Syst `emes moved into these facilities. Data set forth in the table above correspond to the consumption recorded and billed for each year.

The increase in electricity consumption in the Americas region was due principally to the inclusion of natural gas in the information set
forth above.

Dassault Syst `emes has located part of its servers at several data centers in the world. Energy consumption at these centers is included in
the total electricity consumption above. The largest center underwent major modifications in 2010 with the ‘‘virtualization’’ of its servers: the
replacement of several physical servers by a single high density virtual server. The ‘‘virtualization’’ of servers leads to better use of material,
savings in space at the data center and a reduction in power consumed by the infrastructure, and thus a reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions.  The  percentage  of  virtual  servers  in  the  world  was  estimated  at  28%  for  2009  according  to  a  study  by  Gartner.  Dassault
Syst `emes is far ahead in this area with more than 80% of the servers at its principal data center already virtualized.

Water consumption

Water consumption (in cubic meters)

Europe

of which 3DS Paris Campus

Americas

Asia

Total

Year
2012

24,100
19,000

22,900

3,600

50,600

Year
2011

31,900
19,500

20,300

3,200

55,400

Data related to water consumption presented above are partially based on estimates and as such may differ from actual water consumption
(see paragraph 2.2.2.2 ‘‘Methodology for Environmental Reporting – Limitations on environmental reporting’’).

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Paper and packaging

Paper consumption (in metric tons)

Europe

of which the 3DS Paris Campus

Americas

Asia

Total

Year
2012

31
22

16

10

57

Year
2011

58
24

23

19

100

At the 3DS Paris Campus total paper consumption amounted to 22 metric tons in 2012, compared to 24 metric tons in 2011 and paper
consumption per employee decreased by 2 kilograms, due principally to the computerization of all general procedures.

On the 3DS Paris Campus, the paper used is ‘‘FSC certified’’, an eco-label which ensures sustainable forest management. At a global level,
76% of employees use paper that is 100% recycled or ‘‘FSC’’ or ‘‘PEFC’’ certified, compared to 65% in 2011.

Packaging  at  Dassault  Syst `emes  consists  principally  of  packaging  for  the  Company’s  software  products.  The  supplier  responsible  for
packaging the Company’s products complies with ‘‘REACH’’ (‘‘Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals’’), and
received the ‘‘Imprim’Vert’’ label for its printing facility, which certifies, among other things, that no toxic products are used and that waste is
sorted for recycling. The supplier’s packaging is 100% recyclable and biodegradable.

For the other geographic regions, data for 2012 and 2011 are not comparable (see paragraph 2.2.2.2 ‘‘Methodology for Environmental
Reporting – Methodology and scope of environmental reporting’’).

Waste treatment

Waste generally

In light of the nature of its business, Dassault Syst `emes generates principally ordinary waste (food products) and paper, cardboard and
plastic. The Company does not generate any hazardous waste.

The table below indicates the percentage of employees with access to recycling facilities at their work location by geographic region.

Percentage of employees with access to recycling facilities at their work location

Europe

of which the 3DS Paris Campus

Americas

Asia

% of employees with access to recycling facilities at their work location in the world

Year
2012

94%
100%

98%

91%

94%

Year
2011

76%
100%

93%

100%

85%

In 2012, the Company continued its efforts to establish recycling on its European and American sites.

On the 3DS Paris Campus, the service provider that collects waste is ISO 9001 certified for collection and ISO 14001 certified at all its
waste treatment sites. The service provider carries out the sorting and collection of paper and cardboard, removes large waste items once
each quarter and offers electrical battery collection. Ordinary waste at the 3DS Paris Campus is recycled for energy production by the
service provider.

In the rest of the world, 2012 was notable for the establishment of recycling for a larger number of employees, particularly in Europe.

Waste treatment at 3DS Paris Campus

Normal waste (metric tons)

Recyclable paper/cardboard waste (metric tons)

% of ordinary waste recycled

Year
2012

73

75

51%

Year
2011

72

68

49%

The proportion of recycled waste increased on the 3DS Paris Campus from 49% in 2011 to 51% in 2012.

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Specific waste

Quantity of DEEE(*) destroyed (in kg)

Europe

of which 3DS Paris Campus

Americas

Asia

Total

(*)

DEEE: Electric and Electronic Equipment Waste

Computers of DEEE recycled according to environmental standards (in kg)

Europe

of which 3DS Paris Campus

Americas

Asia

Total

Year
2012

40
–

–

–

40

Year
2012

11,400
10,400

7,000

1,200

19,600

Year
2011

500
–

900

1,700

3,100

Year
2011

6,900
6,300

–

100

7,000

In 2012, the Company continued its policy of recycling computers, with a minimum of computers destroyed.

In 2012, on the 3DS Paris Campus, 10,400 kilograms of computer equipment were recycled by an association supporting and reinserting
handicapped persons. The 3DS Paris Campus centralizes most of the computer recycling for all Dassault Syst `emes’ European sites, which
explains its significant amount of DEEE.

The management of electronic waste represented one of the priority improvement goals for the Company’s environmental footprint in 2012.
Each Sustainability Leader had an objective to establish this type of recycling within his zone. The goal was achieved. In 2012, Dassault
Syst `emes used specialized service providers to recycle 99.9% of its material, compared to 70% in 2011.

2.2.2.4 Greenhouse Gas Emissions

To analyze its carbon footprint on a global basis, Dassault Syst `emes uses the ‘‘GHG Protocol’’ (‘‘GreenHouse Gas Protocol’’). This method
of evaluation of greenhouse gas effects was launched in 2001 by the ‘‘World Business Council for Sustainable Development’’ (‘‘WBCSD’’)
and the ‘‘World Resource Institute’’ (‘‘WRI’’). It was developed through a partnership among businesses, non-governmental organizations
and  governments  in  order  to  create  a  common  framework  for  accounting  and  reporting,  measurement  tools  and  actions  to  resist
climate change.

The GHG Protocol divides the operational perimeter of greenhouse gas emissions as follows:

(cid:127) Scope 1: direct emissions resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels from resources owned or controlled by the enterprise;

(cid:127) Scope 2: indirect emissions resulting from the purchase or production of electricity;

(cid:127) Scope 3: all other indirect emissions, from the extended supply chain to transport of goods and persons.

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The information used to evaluate the global carbon footprint of the Company covered a scope representing 81% of its employees. The
results are set forth below:

Scope 1

Emissions due to on-site natural gas and fuel consumption

Total emissions due to the use of company vehicles

Emissions due to the use of company vehicles in Europe

Emissions due to the use of company vehicles in the Americas

Emissions due to the use of company vehicles in Asia

Emissions due to the use of refrigerants

Total scope 1

Scope 2

Total emissions due to purchases of electricity

Emissions due to purchases of electricity in Europe

Emissions due to purchases of electricity in the Americas

Emissions due to purchases of electricity in Asia

Total scope 2

Scope 3

Total emissions due to employee business air travel

Emissions due to employee business air travel in Europe

Emissions due to employee business air travel in the Americas

Emissions due to employee business air travel in Asia

Total emissions due to employee business travel by train

Emissions due to employee travel by train in Europe

Emissions due to employee travel by train in the Americas

Emissions due to employee travel by train in Asia

Total emissions due to employee travel by personal car in connection with work

Emissions due to employee travel using their personal vehicles in Europe

Emissions due to employee travel using their personal vehicles in the Americas

Emissions due to employee travel using their personal vehicles in Asia

Total scope 3

Total greenhouse gas emissions (scopes 1 + 2 + 3)

(*)

Excluding Delmia Solutions Private Ltd., the total CO2 emissions due to electricity purchase in Asia were 1,560 metric tones.

2012

2011

Metric Tons
CO2 emissions
640

Metric Tons
CO2 emissions
1,460

1,640

1,510

–

130

410

2,690

10,290

2,990

5,850

1,450

10,290

17,840

6,050

8,860

2,930

1,490

210

10

1,270

2,630

880

1,310

440

21,960

34,940

3,140

3,000

10

130

220

4,820

12,240

3,180

6,310

2,750(*)

12,240

18,120

4,750

10,540

2,830

2,260

270

10

1,980

3,670

1,900

1,130

640

24,050

41,110

The  decrease  in  greenhouse  gas  emissions  was  principally  due  to  the  change  in  the  scope  of  environmental  reporting
(see paragraph 2.2.2.2 ‘‘Methodology for Environmental Reporting – Methodology and scope of environmental reporting’’).

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2.2.2.5 NRE correspondence table

Article R. 225-105-1 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce)

Paragraph

Page

Water consumption

Energy consumption

Raw materials consumption

Measures taken to improve energy efficiency

Use of renewable energy

2.2.2.3

2.2.2.3

2.2.2.3

2.2.2.1

2.2.2.1

Conditions of use of the soil, discharge into the air, water and soil

2.2.1 and 2.2.2.1

Noise and odor

Waste treatment

2.2.1

2.2.2.3

Measures taken to limit impact on environmental equilibrium and natural environments

2.2.1 and 2.2.2.1

Measures taken to ensure legal compliance

Evaluation processes or business environmental certificates

Expenses undertaken to prevent environmental impact of the Company’s business activities

Existence of Company environmental management services

Employee training and information

Provisions and guaranties for environmental issues

Indemnifications paid during the year pursuant to judicial decisions on environmental matters

Matters assigned to foreign subsidiaries

2.2.1

2.2.2

2.2.1

2.2.2.1

2.2.2.1

2.2.1

2.2.1

2.2.2.1

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52

52

49

49

49

49

52

49

49

49

49

49

49

49

49

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2.3 Independent Verifier’s Attestation and
Assurance Report on Social, Environmental and
Societal Information

This is a free translation into English of the original report issued in the French language and it is provided solely for the convenience of
English speaking users. This report should be read in conjunction with, and construed in accordance with, French law and professional
standards applicable in France.

To the Chief Executive Officer,

Pursuant to your request and in our capacity as independent verifier of Dassault Syst `emes SA (hereafter the ‘‘Company’’), we hereby report
to you on the consolidated social, environmental and societal information presented in the management report issued for the year ended
December 31, 2012 in accordance with the requirements of Article L. 225-102-1 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce).

Management’s Responsibility

The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of the management report including the consolidated social, environmental and
societal information (the ‘‘Information’’) in accordance with the requirements of Article R. 225-105-1 of the French Commercial Code (Code
de  commerce),  presented  as  required  by  Dassault  Syst `emes’  internal  reporting  standards  (the  ‘‘Guidelines’’)  and  available  at  the
Company’s headquarters.

Our Independence and Quality Control

Our independence is defined by regulatory requirements, the Code of Ethics of our profession (Code de d ´eontologie) and Article L. 822-11
of  the  French  Commercial  Code  (Code  de  commerce).  In  addition,  we  maintain  a  comprehensive  system  of  quality  control  including
documented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with ethical requirements, professional standards and applicable legal and
regulatory requirements.

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Independent verifier’s responsibility

It is our role, on the basis of our work:

(cid:127) To  attest  whether  the  required  Information  is  presented  in  the  management  report  or,  if  not  presented,  whether  an  appropriate
explanation is given in accordance with the third paragraph of Article R. 225-105 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce)
and Decree no. 2012-557 dated 24 April 2012 (Attestation de pr ´esence);

(cid:127) To provide limited assurance on whether the Information is fairly presented, in all material respects, in accordance with the Guidelines

(limited assurance).

Considering that this is the first audit exercise, our report only relates to the information communicated for fiscal year 2012.

1. Certificate of presence (Attestation de pr ´esence)

Our engagement was performed in accordance with professional standards applicable in France:

(cid:127) We compared the Information presented in the management report with the list as provided for in Article R. 225-105-1 of the French

Commercial Code (Code de commerce);

(cid:127) We verified that the Information covers the consolidated perimeter, namely the Company and its subsidiaries within the meaning of
Article L. 233-1 and the controlled entities within the meaning of Article L. 233-3 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce)
within the limits specified in paragraphs 2.1.2 (social information) and 2.2.2.2 (environmental report) of the Reference document;

(cid:127) In the event of the omission of certain consolidated Information, we verified that an appropriate explanation was given in accordance with

Decree no. 2012-557 dated 24 April 2012.

On the basis of our work, we attest that the required Information is presented in the management report.

2. Assurance report

Nature and scope of the work

We  conducted  our  engagement  in  accordance  with  ISAE  3000  (International  Standard  on  Assurance  Engagements)  and  French
professional guidance. We performed the following procedures to obtain limited assurance that nothing has come to our attention that
causes us to believe that the Information is not fairly presented, in all material respects, in accordance with the Guidelines. A superior level
of assessment would have requested more extensive verification works.

Our work consisted in the following:

(cid:127) We assessed the appropriateness of the Guidelines as regards their relevance, completeness, neutrality, clarity and reliability, taking into

consideration, where applicable, the good practices in the sector.

(cid:127) We verified that the Company had set up a process for the collection, compilation, processing and control of the Information to ensure its
completeness and consistency. We examined the internal control and risk management procedures relating to the preparation of the
Information. We conducted interviews with those responsible for social and environmental reporting.

(cid:127) We  selected  the  consolidated  Information  to  be  tested  (workforce,  hiring,  occupational  and  travel  accidents,  total  hours  of  training,
amount  of  computers  destroyed  and  recycled,  energy  consumption,  greenhouse  gases  emissions)  and  determined  the  nature  and
scope of the tests, taking into consideration their importance with respect to the social and environmental consequences related to the
Company’s business and characteristics, as well as its societal commitments.

(cid:127) Concerning the quantitative consolidated information that we deemed to be the most important:

(cid:127) at the level of the consolidating entity and the controlled entities, we implemented analytical procedures and, based on sampling,

verified the calculations and the consolidation of this information.

(cid:127) at the level of the entity that we selected (3DS Paris Campus, V ´elizy, France – Dassault Syst `emes SA) based on its contribution to
the consolidated indicators and a risk analysis, we conducted interviews and performed tests of detail based on sampling to verify
that the procedures were correctly applied.

The sample thus selected represents 24% of the workforce and between 44% and 53% of the quantitative environmental information
tested.

(cid:127) Concerning the qualitative consolidated information that we deemed to be the most important, we conducted interviews and reviewed

the related documentary sources in order to corroborate this information and assess its fairness.

(cid:127) As regards the other consolidated information published, we assessed its fairness and consistency in relation to our knowledge of the

Company and, where applicable, through interviews or the consultation of documentary sources.

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Comments on the Guidelines and the Information

We wish to make the following comments on the Guidelines and the Information:

(cid:127) Concerning the consolidation perimeter:

(cid:127) As  specified  in  paragraph  2.2.2.2  of  the  Reference  document,  Dassault  Syst `emes’ reporting  guidelines  imply  that  environmental

information representing 19% of the Group’s workforce is not consolidated;

(cid:127) As specified in paragraph 2.1.2 of the Reference document, the consolidation perimeter varies among social issues and represents in

some cases less than half of the Group’s employees.

(cid:127) The variations between 2011 and 2012 environmental data should be looked upon with caution as major perimeter evolutions have

taken place.

Conclusion

Based on our work described in this report, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the Information is not fairly
presented, in all material respects, in accordance with the Guidelines.

Paris, March 28, 2013

The Independent Verifier

Ernst & Young et Associ ´es

French original signed by:

Eric Mugnier

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CHAPTER 3 – FINANCIAL REVIEW
AND PROSPECTS

3.1 Operating and Financial Review

3.1.1 General

The executive overview in paragraph 3.1.1.1 ‘‘Executive Overview for 2012’’ highlights selected aspects of the Company’s IFRS financial
results for 2012. The executive overview, the supplemental non-IFRS financial information and the more detailed discussion that follows
should  be  read  together  with  the  Company’s  consolidated  financial  statements  and  the  related  notes  included  in  paragraph  4.1.1
‘‘Consolidated Financial Statements’’.

In discussing and analyzing the Company’s results of operations, the Company considers supplemental non-IFRS financial information
which excludes (i) the effect of adjusting the carrying value of acquired companies’ deferred revenue, (ii) the amortization of acquired
intangibles, (iii) share-based compensation expense, (iv) certain other operating income and expense, net, (v) certain one-time items
included in financial income and other, net, and (vi) certain one-time tax effects and the income tax effects of the above adjustments. A
reconciliation  of  this  supplemental  non-IFRS  financial  information  with  information  set  forth  in  the  Company’s  consolidated  financial
statements and the notes thereto is presented below under paragraph 3.1.1.2 ‘‘Supplemental Non-IFRS Financial Information’’.

When the Company believes it would be helpful for understanding trends in its business, it restates percentage increases or decreases in
selected financial data to eliminate the effect of changes in currency values, particularly the U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen, relative to the
euro. When trend information is expressed below ‘‘in constant currencies’’, the results of the prior year have first been recalculated using
the average exchange rates of the most recent year, and then compared with the results of the most recent year. All constant currency
information is provided on an approximate basis. Unless otherwise indicated, the impact of exchange rate fluctuations is approximately the
same for both the Company’s IFRS and supplemental non-IFRS financial data.

3.1.1.1 Executive Overview for 2012

Dassault  Syst `emes,  the  3DEXPERIENCE  Company,  provides  business  and  people  with  3D  virtual  universes  to  imagine  sustainable
innovations.  Its  world-leading  solutions  transform  the  way  products  are  designed,  produced,  and  supported.  Dassault  Syst `emes’
collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world. The Group brings
value to over 170,000 customers of all sizes, in 12 industries, in more than 140 countries.

2012 represented an important juncture, with the unveiling of a new horizon, Dassault Syst `emes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, and the
launching of the Company’s Social Industry Experiences strategy. In conjunction with its new strategy, the Company expanded its mission
with  the  purpose  of  providing  businesses  and  people  with  3DEXPERIENCE  universes  to  imagine  sustainable  innovations  capable  of
harmonizing product, nature and life.

It was a year of significant investment and transformation within the Company, with 3DEXPERIENCE driving the Company’s strategy,
product roadmaps and organizational structure as it positioned itself to access a market opportunity estimated at $32 billion, representing a
potential doubling of the current addressable PLM market. During 2012 the Company released its first 12 industry solution experiences.
These offers are designed to enable companies to take full value from its brands in an easy manner, as the Company brings together the
appropriate applications and technologies from its broad applications portfolio to address specific industry business objectives.

2012 was a record year for revenue, earnings, operating profitability and cash flow from operations. The financial performance during 2012
demonstrated the Company’s ability to execute on its ambitious roadmap for the future while also maintaining a strong operational focus.

The Company completed three acquisitions during 2012 for cash consideration, net of cash acquired, of e281.5 million to advance its
3DEXPERIENCE strategy, most notably Gemcom to expand the Company’s focus to the Natural Resources industry. In addition, the
Company acquired Netvibes to add dashboarding information intelligence capabilities for businesses and consumers, and SquareClock,
providing cloud-based 3D space planning solutions.

In 2012, the Company spun off Transcat PLM GmbH, its sales and services subsidiary and long time development partner dedicated to
customers of all sizes in Germany and Slovakia, via a management buyout.

2012 Year in Review (all revenue growth comparisons are in constant currencies)

(cid:127) Revenue: IFRS  and  non-IFRS  total  revenue  increased  9%  primarily  driven  by  software  revenue  growth  of  9%  (IFRS)  and  10%
(non-IFRS). Software revenue represented 91% of total revenue. Services and other revenue increased 7%. 2012 results include the

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acquisition of Gemcom and the divestiture of Transcat PLM GmbH. Excluding the six-month impact of these transactions, IFRS and
non-IFRS revenue growth would have been 8%.

(cid:127) Industries: During 2012 the Company saw a good dynamic in its largest industries, Transportation & Mobility and Industrial Equipment,
as well as increased traction in target verticals, such as Consumer Product Goods – Retail, Energy, Process & Utilities, and Architecture,
Engineering & Construction. With the acquisition of Gemcom in 2012, the Company is now present in the Natural Resources industry.

(cid:127) Geographic  regions: Asia  was  the  best  performing  region,  growing  by  13%,  Europe  was  higher  by  8%,  and  the  Americas  by  7%.
High-growth  countries  grew  16%  and  represented  12%  of  total  revenue.  The  composition  of  high-growth  countries  includes  both
individual countries as well as regional markets as follows: China, India, South Korea, Latin America, Russia and the Commonwealth of
Independent States.

(cid:127) New business: The Company’s long-standing software licensing model gives customers the flexibility to choose either new licenses or
rentals or a combination thereof. New business activity during 2012 was reflected in both new licenses revenue, which increased 9%,
and periodic (rental) licensing revenue, which increased 17% and is included in recurring software revenue.

(cid:127) Recurring software revenue: Recurring software revenue increased 9% (IFRS) and 10% (non-IFRS) from growth in maintenance from
new licensing activity, strong renewal rates and growth in periodic (rental) licensing. Recurring software revenue represented 71% of total
software revenue in 2012.

(cid:127) Operating  income: The  Company  reported  strong  growth  in  operating  income  principally  due  to  higher  revenue  as  well  as  an
improvement in its operating margin reflecting continued focus on driving operational excellence. IFRS operating income increased 17%
to  e501.0  million  and  the  operating  margin  improved  70  basis  points  to  24.7%.  Similarly,  on  a  non-IFRS  basis,  operating  income
increased 19% to e644.3 million and the non-IFRS operating margin expanded 120 basis points to 31.6%.

(cid:127) Net income: Net income per diluted share increased 14% to e2.66 (IFRS) and 15% to e3.37 (non-IFRS). Growth in IFRS and non-IFRS
earnings  per  share  reflected  higher  revenue,  operating  margin  expansion  and  growth  in  financial  income  offset  in  part  by  a  higher
effective tax rate.

(cid:127) Cash  flows: Net  cash  provided  by  operating  activities  totaled  e566.3  million,  representing  an  increase  of  25.6%  compared  to
e450.9 million for 2011, on higher net income and a significant improvement in working capital. The Company’s principal uses of cash
during 2012 included acquisitions of e281.5 million, net of cash acquired, repayment of debt totaling e264.7 million, payment of cash
dividends of e87.8 million, share repurchases of e75.1 million, and purchases of property and equipment of e34.9 million.

2013 Business Outlook

The Company enters 2013 with a strengthened organization and increased sales capacity.

At the same time, the Company continues to maintain a cautious view on the global macroeconomic environment with mixed trends among
the various regional markets as it observed in its business during the second half of 2012.

For a discussion of the Company’s 2013 business outlook, see paragraph 3.2 ‘‘Financial Objectives’’. For further information regarding risks
facing the Company, see paragraph 1.6.1 ‘‘Risks Related to the Company’s Business’’.

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3.1.1.2 Supplemental Non-IFRS Financial Information

Readers  are  cautioned  that  the  supplemental  non-IFRS  financial  information  is  subject  to  inherent  limitations.  It  is  not  based  on  any
comprehensive  set  of  accounting  rules  or  principles  and  should  not  be  considered  in  isolation  from  or  as  a  substitute  for  IFRS
measurements. The supplemental non-IFRS financial information should be read only in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated
financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. Furthermore, the Company’s supplemental non-IFRS financial information may
not be comparable to similarly titled non-IFRS measures used by other companies. Specific limitations for individual non-IFRS measures
are set forth below.

In evaluating and communicating its results of operations, the Company supplements its financial results reported on an IFRS basis with
non-IFRS financial data. As further explained below, the supplemental non-IFRS financial information excludes the effects of: deferred
revenue adjustments for acquired companies, amortization of acquired intangibles, share-based compensation expense, other operating
income and expense, net, certain one-time items included in financial income and other, net, and the income tax effect of the non-IFRS
adjustments  and  certain  one-time  tax  effects.  Subject  to  the  limitations  set  forth  above  and  below,  the  Company  believes  that  the
supplemental non-IFRS financial information provides a consistent basis for period-to-period comparisons which can improve investors’
understanding of its financial performance.

The  Company’s  management  uses  the  supplemental  non-IFRS  financial  information,  together  with  its  IFRS  financial  information,  to
evaluate its operating performance, make operating decisions, conduct planning and set objectives for future periods. Compensation of its
executive  officers  is  based  in  part  on  the  performance  of  its  business  measured  with  the  supplemental  non-IFRS  information.  The
Company believes that the supplemental non-IFRS data also provides meaningful information to investors and financial analysts who use
the information for comparing the Company’s operating performance to its historical trends and to other companies in its industry, as well as
for valuation purposes.

The supplemental non-IFRS financial information adjusts the Company’s IFRS financial information to exclude:

(cid:127) deferred revenue adjustment of acquired companies: under IFRS, deferred revenue of an acquired company must be adjusted by writing
it down to account for the fair value of customer support obligations assumed under support contracts acquired through the acquisition of
the company. As a result, in the case of a typical one-year contract, the Company’s IFRS revenues for the one-year period subsequent to
an acquisition do not reflect the full amount of revenue on assumed contracts that would have otherwise been recorded by the acquired
entity in the absence of the acquisition.

In its supplemental non-IFRS financial information, the Company has excluded this write-down to the carrying value of the deferred
revenue, and reflects instead the full amount of such revenue. The Company believes that this non-IFRS measure of revenue is useful to
investors and management because it reflects a level of revenue and operational results which corresponds to the combined business
activities of Dassault Syst `emes and the acquired company. In addition, the non-IFRS financial information provides a consistent basis for
comparing its future operating performance, when no further adjustments to deferred revenue are required, against recent results.

However, by excluding the deferred revenue adjustment, the supplemental non-IFRS financial information reflects the total revenue that
would have been recorded by the acquired entity but may not reflect the total cost associated with generating the non-IFRS revenue.

(cid:127) amortization of acquired intangibles, including amortization of acquired technology: under IFRS, the cost of acquired intangible assets,
whether acquired through acquisitions of companies or of technology or certain other intangible assets, must be recognized according to
the assets’ fair value and amortized over their useful life.

In its supplemental non-IFRS financial information, the Company has excluded the amortization expenses related to acquired intangibles
in  order  to  provide  a  consistent  basis  for  comparing  its  historical  results.  For  technology  and  other  intangible  assets  the  Company
develops internally, it typically expenses costs in the period in which they are incurred. For example, because it typically incurs most of its
R&D costs prior to reaching technical feasibility, its R&D costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. By excluding the
amortization expenses related to acquired intangibles, the supplemental non-IFRS financial information provides a uniform approach for
evaluating the development cost of all the Company’s technology, whether developed internally or acquired externally. As a result, the
Company believes that the supplemental financial information offers investors a useful basis for comparing its historical results.

However, the acquired intangible assets whose amortization costs are excluded contributed to revenue earned during the period, and it
may not have been possible to earn such revenue without such assets. In addition, the amortization of acquired intangibles is a recurring
expense until their total cost has been amortized.

(cid:127) share-based  compensation  expense: under  IFRS,  the  Company  is  required  to  recognize  in  its  income  statement  all  share-based
payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options and performance shares, based on their fair values over the period
that an employee provides service in exchange for the award.

The  Company  excludes  this  expense  in  its  supplemental  non-IFRS  financial  information  as  financial  analysts  and  investors  use  a
valuation model which may not take into account its share-based compensation expense. The exclusion of share-based compensation

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expense in the Company’s supplemental non-IFRS financial information therefore helps them ensure the consistency of their valuation
metrics. The Company’s management considers the supplemental non-IFRS information which excludes share-based compensation
expense when reviewing the Company’s operating performance, since share-based compensation expenses can fluctuate due to factors
other than the level of its business activity or operating performance.

However, share-based compensation is one component of employee compensation. By excluding share-based compensation expense,
the  supplemental  non-IFRS  financial  information  does  not  reflect  the  Company’s  full  cost  of  attracting,  motivating  and  retaining  its
personnel. Share-based compensation expense is a recurring expense.

(cid:127) other  operating  income  and  expense,  net: under  IFRS,  the  Company  has  recognized  certain  other  operating  income  and  expense
comprised  of  the  impact  of  restructuring  activities,  gains  or  losses  on  sale  of  subsidiaries  or  operations,  costs  directly  related  to
acquisitions and costs related to site closings and relocations.

In its supplemental non-IFRS financial information, the Company excludes other operating income and expense effects because of their
unusual,  infrequent  or  generally  non-recurring  nature.  As  a  result,  the  Company  believes  that  its  supplemental  non-IFRS  financial
information helps investors better understand the current trends in its operating performance.

However, other operating income and expense are components of the Company’s income and expense and by excluding them the
supplemental non-IFRS financial information excludes their impact to its net income.

(cid:127) certain one-time items included in financial income and other, net: under IFRS, the Company has recognized certain one-time items in
financial income and other, net comprised of gains or losses on previously held interest upon acquiring the control of businesses, gains
and losses on disposals of investments and the expense recognized following the impairment of non-consolidated equity investments.

In its supplemental non-IFRS financial information, the Company excludes certain one-time items included in financial income and other,
net because of their unusual, infrequent or generally non-recurring nature. As a result, the Company believes that its supplemental
non-IFRS financial information helps investors better understand the current trends in its operating performance.

However, these one-time items included in financial income and other, net are components of the Company’s income and expense and
by excluding them the supplemental non-IFRS financial information excludes their impact to its net income.

(cid:127) certain one-time tax effects: in 2012, the Company restructured certain activities which, as a result, led to an immediate adjustment of

deferred tax assets. The Company’s IFRS financial statements reflect the impact of these one-time tax effects.

In its supplemental non-IFRS financial information for 2012, the Company has excluded these one-time tax effects because of their
unusual nature in qualitative terms. The Company does not expect such tax effects to occur as part of its normal business on a regular
basis. As a result, the Company believes that by excluding these one-time tax impacts, its supplemental non-IFRS financial information
helps investors understand the current trends in its operating performance. The Company also believes that the exclusion of certain
one-time tax effects facilitates a comparison of its effective tax rate between different periods.

However,  these  one-time  tax  effects  are  a  component  of  the  Company’s  income  tax  expense.  By  excluding  these  effects,  the
supplemental non-IFRS financial information understates the Company’s income tax expense. These one-time tax effects are not a
recurring expense.

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The following table sets forth the Company’s supplemental non-IFRS financial information, together with the comparable IFRS financial
measure and a reconciliation of the IFRS and non-IFRS information.

(in millions, except percentages and
per share data)

2012
2012
IFRS Adjustment(1) non-IFRS

2011
2011
IFRS Adjustment(1) non-IFRS

IFRS non-IFRS(2)

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)(cid:1)

% Change

(cid:2)

Total Revenue

Total revenue by activity

Software revenue

Services and other revenue

Total revenue by geography

Americas

Europe

Asia

Total revenue by segment

PLM

SOLIDWORKS

Total Operating Expenses

Share-based compensation expense

Amortization of acquired intangibles

Other operating income and expense, net

Operating Income

PLM

SOLIDWORKS

Operating Margin

PLM

SOLIDWORKS

Financial income (expense) and other, net

Income before Income Taxes

Income tax expense

(of which certain one-time tax
restructuring effects)

Minority interest

Net Income attributable to shareholders

Diluted Net Income per Share(3)

g2,028.3

g10.2

g2,038.5

g1,783.0

g0.5

g1,783.5

14%

1,843.2

185.1

564.3

908.9

555.1

1,625.1

403.2

1,527.3

(36.8)

(93.7)

(2.6)

501.0

322.2

178.8

24.7%

19.8%

44.3%

18.1

519.1

(180.3)

(5.0)

(4.0)
g334.8
g2.66

10.2

1,853.4

1,616.9

0.5

1,617.4

–

185.1

166.1

3.0

2.0

5.2

567.3

910.9

560.3

488.8

827.1

467.1

10.2

1,635.3

1,442.0

–

403.2

341.0

–

–

0.2

0.3

0.5

–

166.1

488.8

827.3

467.4

1,442.5

341.0

(133.1)

1,394.2

1,355.1

(114.2)

1,240.9

36.8

93.7

2.6

143.3

143.2

0.1

(7.4)

135.9

(46.2)

5.0

–
g89.7
g0.71

–

–

–

644.3

465.4

178.9

31.6%

28.5%

44.4%

10.7

655.0

(20.7)

(83.6)

(9.9)

427.9

283.5

144.4

24.0%

19.7%

42.3%

0.4

429.0

(226.5)

(138.5)

–

(4.0)
g424.5
g3.37

–

(1.3)
g289.2
g2.33

20.7

83.6

9.9

114.7

112.2

2.5

(2.4)

112.3

(39.1)

–

(0.3)
g72.9
g0.59

–

–

–

542.6

395.7

146.9

30.4%

27.4%

43.1%

(2.0)

541.3

(177.6)

–

(1.6)
g362.1
g2.92

14%

11%

15%

10%

19%

13%

18%

13%

78%

12%

(74)%

17%

14%

24%

21%

30%

16%

14%

14%

15%

11%

16%

10%

20%

13%

18%

12%

–

–

–

19%

18%

22%

21%

28%

17%

15%

(1)

In  the  reconciliation  schedule  above,  (i)  all  adjustments  to  IFRS  revenue  data  reflect  the  exclusion  of  the  deferred  revenue  adjustment  of  acquired
companies, (ii) adjustments to IFRS operating expense data reflect the exclusion of the amortization of acquired intangibles, share-based compensation
expense and related social charges, as detailed below, and other operating income and expense, net (iii) adjustments to IFRS financial income and other,
net reflect the exclusion of certain one-time items included in financial income and other, net, and (iv) all adjustments to IFRS income data reflect the
combined  effect  of  these  adjustments,  plus  with  respect  to  net  income  and  diluted  net  income  per  share,  the  income  tax  effect  of  the  non-IFRS
adjustments and certain one-time tax effects in 2012.

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

(in millions)

Cost of revenue

Research and development

Marketing and sales

General and administrative

Total share-based compensation expense

2012
IFRS

e267.0

368.1

632.6

163.3

Adjustment

2012
non-IFRS

e(0.6)

(14.2)

(11.0)

(11.0)
g(36.8)

e266.4

353.9

621.6

152.3

2011
IFRS

e249.4

329.3

535.3

147.6

Adjustment

2011
non-IFRS

e(0.6)

(10.1)

(5.5)

(4.5)
g(20.7)

e248.8

319.2

529.8

143.1

(2) The non-IFRS percentage change compares non-IFRS measures for the two different periods. In the event there is an adjustment to the relevant measure

for only one of the periods under comparison, the non-IFRS change compares the non-IFRS measure to the relevant IFRS measure.

(3) Based on a weighted average of 125.9 million diluted shares for 2012 and 124.0 million diluted shares for 2011.

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3.1.1.3 Critical Accounting Principles

The  Company’s  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  IFRS.  The  preparation  of  these  financial
statements requires the Company to make certain assumptions and judgments. Actual results may differ from these estimates under
different  assumptions  or  conditions.  The  Company  believes  the  following  critical  accounting  policies,  among  others,  involve  the  more
significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements: revenue recognition, cost of software
revenue, R&D, purchase price allocation for business combinations, goodwill and other intangible assets, and income taxes. See Note 2
to the consolidated financial statements for a description of these accounting policies.

3.1.2 Consolidated Information: 2012 Compared to 2011

Revenue

The Company’s total revenue is comprised of (i) software revenue, which is its primary souce of revenue, representing 91% of total revenue
in 2012, and (ii) services and other revenue, which represented 9% of total revenue in 2012.

(in millions, except percentages)

Total Revenue

Total revenue by activity

Software revenue

Services and other revenue

Total revenue by geographic region(1)

Americas

Europe

Asia

Total revenue by segment

PLM revenue

SOLIDWORKS revenue

Year ended
December 31,
2012

e2,028.3

1,843.2

185.1

564.3

908.9

555.1

1,625.1
e403.2

% change

% change
in constant
currencies

Year ended
December 31,
2011

14%

14%

11%

15%

10%

19%

13%

18%

9%

9%

7%

7%

8%

13%

8%

12%

e1,783.0

1,616.9

166.1

488.8

827.1

467.1

1,442.0
e341.0

(1) The  Company’s  largest  national  markets  as  measured  by  total  revenue  are  the  United  States,  Japan,  Germany,  and  France.  See  Note  3  to  the

consolidated financial statements.

Total revenue increased 13.8% or e245.3 million primarily driven by software revenue growth of 14.0% or e226.3 million, well supported by
services and other revenue growth of 11.4% or e19.0 million. In constant currencies, total revenue increased approximately 9%, software
revenue increased about 9% and services and other revenue increased about 7%. 2012 results include the acquisition of Gemcom and the
divestiture of Transcat PLM GmbH. Excluding the six-month impact of these transactions, total revenue growth would have been 8% in
constant currencies compared to the 9% reported.

Similarly, non-IFRS total revenue increased 14.3% and approximately 9% in constant currencies to e2.04 billion in 2012 compared to
e1.78 billion in 2011, primarily reflecting non-IFRS software revenue growth of 14.6% and approximately 10% in constant currencies.

Total  reported  revenue  and  software  revenue  growth  rates  were  higher  than  constant  currency  revenue  growth  by  approximately
5 percentage points principally due to the euro weakening approximately 8% against the U.S. dollar and 8% against the Japanese yen. The
average 2012 U.S. dollar to euro exchange rate was $1.28 compared to the 2011 average of $1.39 per euro. With respect to the Japanese
yen, the average 2012 Japanese yen to euro exchange rate was 102.5 per euro compared to 111.0 per euro in 2011.

As  a  percentage  of  total  revenue,  Europe  represented  45%  (47%  in  2011),  the  Americas  represented  28%  (27%  in  2011)  and  Asia
represented 27% (26% in 2011). In terms of each region’s respective contribution to growth in consolidated revenues (and based on
constant currencies), Asia contributed 39%, Europe contributed 40% and the Americas contributed 21%.

(cid:127) Asia was the best performing region with revenue increasing 13% (14% non-IFRS) in constant currencies, reflecting a further return to

investment by Japanese customers and strong growth in China and South Korea;

(cid:127) Despite the impact of the macro-environment softening which began to affect regional results in Europe in the third quarter of 2012, full

year performance was solid with revenue higher by 8% in constant currencies, led by Germany and France;

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(cid:127) In the Americas, there were a number of important wins and contract renewals during the year in the Company’s PLM sales channels
(3DS Business Transformation and 3DS Value Solutions) and good growth in its 3DS Professional channel, leading to a 7% increase in
total revenue in constant currencies.

High-growth countries posted 16% revenue growth in constant currencies on broad strength and represented 12% of total revenue in 2012,
increasing from 11% in 2011 (the 2011 amount has been recalculated to reflect a more narrow definition of high growth countries instituted
in 2012 by the Company).

Software Revenue

Software revenue is comprised of new licenses revenue and periodic licenses, maintenance and product development revenue. Periodic
licenses and maintenance revenue are referred to together as ‘‘recurring revenue’’.

The Company’s products are principally licensed pursuant to one of two payment structures: (i) new licenses, for which the customer pays
an initial or one-time fee for a perpetual license or (ii) periodic (rental) licenses, for which the customer pays periodic fees to keep the
license active. Access to maintenance and product updates or upgrades requires payment of a fee, which is recorded as maintenance
revenue. Periodic (rental) licenses entitle the customer to corrective maintenance and product updates without additional charge. Product
updates include improvements to existing products but do not cover new products. Periodic license revenue includes software revenue
generated  from  new  customers,  or  from  new  business  with  existing  customers,  if  the  customer  chooses  that  payment  structure.  The
Company’s  product  development  revenue  relates  to  the  development  of  additional  functionalities  of  standard  products  requested
by customers.

(in millions, except percentages)

Software revenue

New licenses revenue

Periodic licenses, maintenance and product development revenue

Total software revenue

(as % of total revenue)

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

2011

e532.3

1,310.9
g1,843.2

90.9%

e465.0

1,151.9
g1,616.9

90.7%

Software revenue grew 14.0%, and approximately 9% (10% non-IFRS) in constant currencies. Software revenue increased e226.3 million,
with periodic licenses, maintenance and product development revenue increasing e159.0 million and representing 71.1% of total software
revenue, and new licenses revenue increasing e67.3 million and representing 28.9% of total software revenue. By region, Asia was the
largest contributor to growth in software revenue, well supported by Europe and the Americas.

New licenses revenue increased 14.5%, and approximately 9% in constant currencies. New licenses revenue growth of e67.3 million
reflected a sharp increase in Asia followed by Europe and the Americas. SIMULIA, CATIA and SOLIDWORKS reported the strongest new
licenses revenue growth rates.

Recurring  software  revenue  increased  13.6%  (14.5%  non-IFRS)  to  e1.30  billion  for  2012,  compared  to  e1.15  billion  in  2011,  or
approximately 9% (10% non-IFRS) in constant currencies. Recurring software revenue growth of e156.3 million reflected an increase in
maintenance from new licensing activity, and growth in periodic (rental) licensing. In total, recurring software revenue growth was similar
across the three geographic regions. Renewal rates on maintenance were strong and remained stable in 2012 in comparison to 2011.
Periodic (rental) revenue growth was strongest in Europe and the Americas on a regional basis and for SIMULIA, CATIA and ENOVIA on a
brand basis.

Product development revenue increased to e6.5 million in 2012 compared to e3.8 million in 2011.

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Services and Other Revenue

Services and other revenue is largely comprised of revenue from consulting services in methodology for design, deployment and support,
training  services  and  engineering  services.  In  addition,  the  Company  has  historically  included  commission  revenue  from  its  business
partner operations in services and other revenue. For each of the years 2012 and 2011, substantially all the Company’s service revenue
was generated by the PLM segment.

(in millions, except percentages)

Services and other revenue

(as % of total revenue)

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

g185.1

9.1%

2011

g166.1

9.3%

Services  and  other  revenue  increased  11.4%  and  approximately  7%  in  constant  currencies  principally  due  to  growth  of  service
engagements. In June 2012, the Company divested its business partner operations in Germany, Transcat PLM GmbH, whose results were
previously included in services and other revenue.

Operating expenses

(in millions)

Operating expenses

Adjustments(1)

Non-IFRS operating expenses(1)

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

2011

g1,527.3

(133.1)
g1,394.2

g1,355.1

(114.2)
g1,240.9

(1) The adjustments and non-IFRS operating expenses in the table above reflect adjustments to the Company’s financial information prepared in accordance
with IFRS by excluding (i) the amortization of acquired intangibles, (ii) share-based compensation expense and related social charges, and (iii) other
operating income and expense, net. For the reconciliation of this non-IFRS financial information with information set forth in the Company’s financial
statements and the notes thereto, see paragraph 3.1.1.2 ‘‘Supplemental Non-IFRS Financial Information’’.

Operating  expenses  increased  12.7%,  or  excluding  net  negative  currency  effects  approximately  8%  (similarly,  8%  in  non-IFRS).  The
increase in total operating expenses was principally driven by growth in total headcount coming from new hires and acquisitions, and
investments in branding and market awareness. The increase in operating expenses also reflected the rise in the rate of social charges
paid by the Company in France principally on the employee profit-sharing plan.

Cost of Revenue

The cost of revenue consists of:

(cid:127) The  cost  of  software  revenue,  which  includes  principally  software  personnel  costs,  licensing  fees  paid  for  third-party  components

integrated into the Company’s own products, CD costs, preparation costs for user manuals and delivery costs;

(cid:127) The  cost  of  services  and  other  revenue,  which  includes  principally  personnel  and  other  costs  related  to  organizing  and  providing

consulting services.

(in millions)

Cost of software revenue (excluding amortization of acquired intangibles)

Cost of services and other revenue

Cost of revenue

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

e92.2

174.8
g267.0

2011

e80.8

168.6
g249.4

Cost of software revenue (excluding amortization of acquired intangibles) increased 14.1%, and approximately 8% excluding net negative
currency effects. The increase in cost of software was principally due to growth in personnel, notably with the acquisitions of Gemcom and
Netvibes, salary and benefits increases, and to higher royalty costs primarily reflecting growth in software revenue. The cost of software
revenue (excluding amortization of acquired intangibles) represented 4.5% of total revenue in 2012 and 2011.

Cost of services and other revenue increased 3.7%. Excluding a net negative currency impact of about 4 points, services and other revenue
costs were flat. The services and other revenue gross margin increased to 5.6% in 2012, compared to a negative margin of (1.5)% in 2011,

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principally reflecting operational improvements. The cost of services and other revenue amounted to 8.6% and 9.5% of total revenue in
2012 and 2011, respectively.

Research and Development Expenses

The Company believes that its ongoing significant investment in R&D is one of the most important elements of its success. The Company
conducts its research in three principal countries: France, the United States and India (through its 3DPLM Ltd subsidiary), as well as in
Germany, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Australia and Canada.

Expenses for R&D include primarily personnel costs as well as the rental, depreciation and maintenance expenses for computers and
computer hardware used in R&D, development tools, computer networking and communication expenses.

Costs for R&D of software are expensed in the period in which they were incurred. The Company generally does not capitalize any R&D
costs. A small percentage of R&D personnel pursue R&D activities in the context of providing clients with software maintenance, and their
cost is thus included under cost of software revenue.

Expenses for R&D are recorded net of grants received from various governmental authorities to finance certain R&D activities (mainly R&D
tax credits in France).

(in millions, except percentages)

Research and development expenses

(as % of total revenue)

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

g368.1

18.1%

2011

g329.3

18.5%

R&D expenses increased 11.8%, or approximately 8% excluding a net negative currency impact. R&D expense increased principally as a
result of a 6% average growth in R&D personnel, a decrease in government grants and other governmental programs supporting R&D
(e19.9 million in 2012 compared to e26.9 million in 2011) and salary and benefit increases generally. The Company continues to focus on
improving the balance of its research efforts in its three major locations in France, the United States and India.

Marketing and Sales Expenses

Marketing and sales expenses consist primarily of personnel costs, which include sales commissions and personnel for processing sales
transactions; marketing and communications expenses, including advertising; travel expenses; and marketing infrastructure costs, such as
information technology resources used for marketing.

(in millions, except percentages)

Marketing and sales expenses

(as % of total revenue)

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

g632.6

31.2%

2011

g535.3

30.0%

Marketing and sales expenses increased 18.2%, or approximately 13% excluding a net negative currency effect. The principal drivers of
the growth included a significant increase in marketing costs for a global advertising campaign, a 6% increase in average marketing and
sales personnel headcount, principally related to the industry organization implementation, higher salaries, bonus and commissions, and
increased expenses for travel, events and other support activities for the sales and distribution channels.

General and Administrative Expenses

(in millions, except percentages)

General and administrative expenses

(as % of total revenue)

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

g163.3

8.1%

2011

g147.6

8.3%

General and administrative expenses increased 10.6%, or approximately 7% excluding a net negative currency effect. The increase in
general and administrative expenses reflected growth of 8% in personnel principally from acquisitions, annual salary and benefit increases
and a net increase in recruiting, training and severance, offset in part by the settlement of third-party claims, particularly in the IP field.

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Amortization of Acquired Intangibles

Amortization  of  acquired  intangibles  includes  mainly  amortization  of  acquired  technology,  acquired  customer  relationships,
and trademarks.

(in millions)

Amortization of acquired intangibles

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

g93.7

2011

g83.6

Amortization of acquired intangibles increased e10.1 million, reflecting principally the acquisition of Gemcom in 2012.

Other Operating Income and (Expense), Net

Other operating income and (expense), net, includes the impact of events that are unusual, infrequent or generally non-recurring in nature.

(in millions)

Other operating income and (expense), net

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

g(2.6)

2011

g(9.9)

Other  operating  income  and  (expense),  net,  decreased  by  e7.3  million  in  2012,  principally  reflecting  a  gain  on  the  sale  of  Transcat
PLM GmbH of e8.3 million, and lower restructuring costs of e4.5 million, which more than offset an increase in direct acquisition costs of
e5.6 million. See Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements.

Operating income

(in millions)

Operating income

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

g501.0

2011

g427.9

Operating income increased 17.1% or e73.1 million from 2011 principally driven by a 13.8% increase in revenue and to a lesser extent, an
improvement  in  the  operating  margin.  Operating  expenses  increased  12.7%  but  declined  as  a  percentage  of  total  revenue  to  75.3%
compared to 76.0% in 2011. As a result, the operating margin improved to 24.7% for 2012 compared to 24.0% for 2011.

Similarly, on a non-IFRS basis, operating income increased 18.7% to e644.3 million for 2012 from e542.6 million in 2011 and the non-IFRS
operating margin increased to 31.6% for 2012, compared to 30.4% for 2011.

Financial income (expense) and other, net

Financial income (expense) and other, net includes (i) interest income and interest expense, net; (ii) foreign exchange gains or losses, net,
primarily composed of realized and unrealized exchange gains and losses on receivables and loans denominated in U.S. dollars, Japanese
yen, Korean won and Chinese yuan; and (iii) one-time items, net principally composed of net gains or losses on sales of investments.

(in millions)

Financial income (expense) and other, net

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

g18.1

2011

g0.4

Financial income (expense) and other, net was mainly comprised of net financial interest income of e13.3 million (2011: e5.8 million) with
the growth reflecting principally higher interest rates, as well as exchange losses of e(2.9) million (2011: e(7.9) million), and net gains from
sales of investments of e7.4 million (2011: e2.5 million). See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements.

On a non-IFRS basis, financial income (expense) and other, net totaled e10.7 million for 2012 compared to e(2.0) million in 2011 and
excluded one-time items in 2012 and 2011.

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Income tax expense

(in millions, except percentages)

Income tax expense

Effective consolidated tax rate

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

g180.3

34.7%

2011

g138.5

32.3%

Income tax expense increased 30.2%, or e41.8 million, principally reflecting a 21.0% increase in pre-tax income as well as an increase in
the consolidated effective tax rate of 2.4 points, mainly due to lower tax credits received by the Company. See Note 10 to the consolidated
financial statements for an explanation of the differences between the effective tax rate and the taxes computed at the statutory French tax
rate of 36.10%.

On a non-IFRS basis, income tax expense increased 27.5%, or e48.9 million, to e226.5 million, reflecting a 21.0% increase in pre-tax
income as well as an increase in the non-IFRS effective consolidated tax rate to 34.6% for 2012 compared to 32.8% for 2011.

Net income and diluted net income per share

(in millions, except per share data)

Net income attributable to shareholders

Diluted net income per share

Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

g334.8
e2.66
e125.9

2011

g289.2
e2.33
e124.0

Net  income  attributable  to  shareholders  increased  15.8%,  reflecting  an  increase  in  pre-tax  income  of  21.0%,  partially  reduced  by  an
increase in the effective tax rate. Diluted net income per share increased 14.2% principally reflecting an increase in net income attributable
to shareholders, offset slightly by an increase in diluted weighted average shares outstanding of 1.5%.

Similarly, non-IFRS net income increased 17.2% to e424.5 million compared to e362.1 million in 2011 and non-IFRS net income per diluted
share increased 15.4% to e3.37 per share from e2.92 per share in 2011.

3.1.3 Revenue and Operating Income by Segment

PLM

Revenue

(in millions, except percentages)

Revenue (excluding inter-segment sales)
PLM revenue

Supplemental non-IFRS financial information(1)

PLM non-IFRS revenue

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

% of Total
revenue

2011

% of Total
revenue

e1,625.1

80.1%

e1,442.0

e1,635.3

80.2%

e1,442.5

80.9%

80.9%

(1)

The supplemental non-IFRS financial information reflects adjustments to the Company’s audited financial information by excluding the effect of adjusting the carrying value of

acquired companies’ deferred revenue. For the reconciliation of this non-IFRS financial information with information set forth in the Company’s financial statements and the notes

thereto, see paragraph 3.1.1.2 ‘‘Supplemental Non-IFRS Financial Information’’ above.

PLM software revenue increased 12.9% (13.6% non-IFRS), and approximately 8% (9% non-IFRS) on a constant currency basis. The PLM
software revenue increase of e164.1 million reflected CATIA growth of e64.8 million, ENOVIA growth of e28.6 million and Other PLM
(SIMULIA, DELMIA, EXALEAD, 3DVIA, 3DSWYM and the addition of GEOVIA) growth of e70.7 million in 2012.

PLM service revenue increased 11.4% in 2012 to e185.1 million and approximately 7% on a constant currency basis. See paragraph 3.1.2
‘‘Consolidated Information: 2012 Compared to 2011’’.

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On a non-IFRS basis, CATIA software revenue increased 8.4% and approximately 5% in constant currencies, ENOVIA software revenue
increased 12.4% and approximately 7% in constant currencies, and Other PLM software revenue increased 28.5% and approximately 22%
in constant currencies.

Operating income

(in millions, except percentages)

Operating income

PLM operating income

Supplemental non-IFRS financial information(1)

PLM non-IFRS operating income

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

e322.2

e465.4

% of Total
operating
income

64.3%

72.2%

2011

e283.5

e395.7

% of Total
operating
income

66.3%

72.9%

(1)

The supplemental non-IFRS financial information reflects adjustments to the Company’s audited financial information by excluding (i) the effect of adjusting the carrying value of

acquired companies’ deferred revenue, (ii) the amortization of acquired intangibles, (iii) share-based compensation expense and related social charges and (iv) other operating

income and expense, net. For the reconciliation of this non-IFRS financial information with information set forth in the Company’s financial statements and the notes thereto, see

paragraph 3.1.1.2 ‘‘Supplemental Non-IFRS Financial Information’’.

Operating income for the PLM segment increased 13.6%, reflecting a 12.7% increase in revenue and an increase in the PLM operating
margin. On a non-IFRS basis, PLM operating income increased 17.6%, reflecting an increase of 13.4% in revenue and an improvement in
the operating margin. The PLM operating margin was 19.8% in 2012 compared to 19.7% in 2011, and the non-IFRS PLM operating margin
increased to 28.5% in 2012 from 27.4% in 2011, reflecting similar factors as for the Company’s consolidated operating margin growth.

SOLIDWORKS

Revenue

(in millions, except percentages)

Revenue (excluding inter-segment sales)

SOLIDWORKS revenue

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

% of Total
revenue

2011

% of Total
revenue

e403.2

19.9%

e341.0

19.1%

SOLIDWORKS revenue increased 18.2% in 2012 and approximately 12% in constant currencies. SOLIDWORKS new license revenue
rose  double  digits  on  an  increase  in  new  seats  of  11%  to  52,987  seats  and  growth  in  revenue  from  multi-product  sales  including
SOLIDWORKS  simulation  and  product  data  management,  and  increased  sales  capacity.  SOLIDWORKS  recurring  software  revenue
increased double digits, benefiting principally from an increased number of seats under maintenance coming from new licensing activity as
well as stable maintenance subscription and renewal rates in 2012 in comparison to 2011.

Operating income

(in millions, except percentages)

Operating income

SOLIDWORKS operating income

Supplemental non-IFRS financial information(1)

SOLIDWORKS non-IFRS operating income

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

e178.8

e178.9

% of Total
operating
income

35.7%

27.8%

2011

e144.4

e146.9

% of Total
operating
income

33.7%

27.1%

(1)

The supplemental non-IFRS financial information reflects adjustments to the Company’s audited financial information by excluding (i) the effect of adjusting the carrying value of

acquired companies’ deferred revenue, (ii) the amortization of acquired intangibles, (iii) share-based compensation expense and related social charges, and (iv) other operating

income and expense, net. For the reconciliation of this non-IFRS financial information with information set forth in the Company’s financial statements and the notes thereto, see

paragraph 3.1.1.2 ‘‘Supplemental Non-IFRS Financial Information’’.

SOLIDWORKS operating income increased 23.8%, principally reflecting the 18.2% increase in revenue. In addition, the operating margin
increased to 44.3% in 2012 from 42.3% for 2011. Similarly, on a non-IFRS basis, SOLIDWORKS operating income increased 21.8% in
2012 compared to 2011, and the operating margin improved to 44.4% in 2012 from 43.1% in 2011.

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3.1.4 Trends in Quarterly Results

The Company’s quarterly new licenses revenue has varied significantly and is likely to vary significantly in the future, according to business
seasonality and clients’ decision process. The Company’s total revenue is however less sensitive to quarterly variation due to its significant
level  of  recurring  software  revenue,  which  includes  software  rentals.  The  significant  level  of  recurring  software  revenue  serves  as  a
stabilizing factor when new licensing activity is impacting revenue and net income.

A significant portion of sales typically occurs in the last month of each quarter, and, as is typical in the software market, the Company
normally experiences its highest licensing activity for the year in December. Software revenue, total revenue, operating income, operating
margin and net income have generally been highest in the fourth quarter of each year.

In 2012, revenue for the fourth, third, second and first quarters represented, respectively, 27.8% (28.7% in 2011), 24.6% (24.3% in 2011),
24.8% (24.0% in 2011) and 22.8% (23.0% in 2011) of the Company’s total revenue for the year.

Nonetheless,  it  is  possible  that  the  Company’s  quarterly  total  revenue  could  vary  significantly  and  that  its  net  income  could  vary
significantly,  reflecting  the  change  in  revenues,  together  with  the  effects  of  the  Company’s  investment  plans.  See  paragraph  1.6.1.16
‘‘Variability in Quarterly Operating Results’’.

3.1.5 Capital Resources

Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments amounted to e1.32 billion as of December 31, 2012 compared to e1.42 billion as of
December  31,  2011.  The  Company’s  net  financial  position  was  e1.28  billion  at  December  31,  2012,  compared  to  e1.15  billion  at
December  31,  2011,  and  was  comprised  of  cash,  cash  equivalents  and  short-term  investments,  less  long-term  debt.  In  2011,  the
e200 million debt which was repaid in 2012 with cash on hand was also deducted to determine the Company’s net financial position.
Short-term  indebtedness  amounted  to  e25.5  million  at  year-end  2012,  compared  to  e228.9  million  at  year-end  2011.  Note  21  to  the
consolidated financial statements provides a description of the Company’s borrowings and their contractual maturity.

In 2012 the Company’s principal sources of liquidity were cash from operations amounting to e566.3 million, increasing by e115.4 million
compared to 2011, proceeds from sales of short-term investments for a net amount of e107.9 million, and proceeds from exercise of stock
options amounting to e98.7 million. During 2012 cash obtained from operations was used primarily to fund external growth investments in
the amount of e281.5 million net, repay borrowings in the amount of e264.7 million, distribute cash dividends aggregating to e87.8 million,
and repurchase Company shares in the amount of e75.1 million (see also the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in paragraph 4.1.1
‘‘Consolidated Financial Statements’’).

In 2011 the Company’s principal sources of liquidity were cash from operations amounting to e450.9 million, increasing by e42.5 million
compared to 2010, and proceeds from exercise of stock options amounting to e233.4 million. During 2011 cash obtained from operations
was used primarily to repurchase Company shares in the amount of e226.7 million (in order to mitigate the dilutive effect from stock options
exercised in connection with the 2011 expiration of two major ten-year stock option programs), purchase short-term investments in the
amount of e103.9 million, acquire tangible and intangible assets in the amount of e71.4 million, distribute cash dividends aggregating to
e65.8 million, fund external growth investments in the amount of e37.4 million net, and repay borrowings in the amount of e26.2 million.

Exchange  rate  fluctuations  had  a  negative  translation  effect  of  e13.5  million  on  the  Company’s  December  31,  2012,  cash  balance
compared to a positive translation effect of e27.1 million on the Company’s December 31, 2011, cash balance.

The Company follows a conservative policy for investing its cash resources, mostly relying on short-term maturity investments. Investment
rules are defined by the Company’s financial management and controlled by the treasury department of Dassault Syst `emes SA.

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3.2 Financial Objectives

The Company confirms its initial 2013 non-IFRS financial objectives which were announced on February 7, 2013, when the preliminary,
unaudited annual results for 2012 were released. These objectives are subject to the assumptions and cautionary statements set forth
below and are subject to revision, as market and business conditions evolve during 2013.

(cid:127) The Company’s initial 2013 revenue growth objective assumes a good level of recurring software revenue growth, with maintenance
renewal rates similar to current levels and continued growth in rental licensing activity, and a slightly lower level of growth in new licenses
revenue and in services and other revenue;

(cid:127) The  Company’s  initial  revenue  growth  objective  for  2013  takes  into  consideration  the  mixed  economic  context  which  could  cause
extended  sales  cycles,  postponements,  reductions  or  cancellations  in  investment  spending,  including  in  the  automotive  sector  and
supply chain. See paragraph 1.6.1.1 ‘‘Uncertain Global Economic Environment’’.

The Company’s initial 2013 non-IFRS financial objectives are as follows:

(cid:127) Non-IFRS revenue growth objective range of about 5% to 7% in constant currencies (e2.06 billion to e2.09 billion based upon the 2013

currency exchange rate assumptions below);

(cid:127) Non-IFRS operating margin of about 32%, slightly increasing as compared to 31.6% for 2012;
(cid:127) Non-IFRS earnings per share range of about e3.45 to e3.60, representing growth between 2% and 7%;
(cid:127) These financial objectives are based upon exchange rate assumptions of US$1.40 per e1.00 and JPY120.00 per e1.00.

The Company’s objectives are prepared and communicated only on a non-IFRS basis. The non-IFRS objectives set forth above do not take
into account the following accounting elements and are based upon the 2013 currency exchange rate assumptions above: 2013 deferred
revenue  write-downs  currently  estimated  at  approximately  e4  million,  share-based  compensation  expense  currently  estimated  at
approximately e35 million for 2013, and amortization expense for acquired intangibles currently estimated at approximately e94 million for
2013. These objectives do not include any impact from other operating income and expense, net. These estimates do not include any new
share grants, stock-options or performance shares, nor any new acquisitions or restructurings completed after February 7, 2013.

The information above includes statements that express objectives for the Company’s future financial performance. Such forward-looking
statements are based on Dassault Syst `emes management’s views and assumptions as of the date of this Annual Report and involve
known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual results or performance may be materially negatively affected and differ
materially from those in such statements due to a range of factors as described in this Annual Report. For more information regarding the
risks facing the Company, see paragraph 1.6.1 ‘‘Risks Related to the Company’s Business’’.

3.3 Interim and Other Financial Information

Dassault Syst `emes has not published any quarterly or half-year financial information since the date of its last audited financial statements.

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CHAPTER 4 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The consolidated and parent company financial statements below will be submitted for approval at the General Meeting of Shareholders of
Dassault Syst `emes scheduled for May 30, 2013.

4.1 Consolidated Financial Statements

In compliance with Article 28 of the European Regulation no. 809/2004 of the European Commission, the consolidated financial statements
for 2010 and 2011 are incorporated by reference in this Annual Report as stated on page 2 hereof.

4.1.1 Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated Statements of Income

(in thousands, except per share data)

New licenses revenue

Periodic licenses, maintenance and product development revenue

Software revenue

Services and other revenue

Total revenue

Cost of software revenue

Cost of services and other revenue

Research and development

Marketing and sales

General and administrative

Amortization of acquired intangibles

Other operating income and expense, net

Operating income

Interest income and expense, net

Other financial income and expense, net

Income from equity investees

Income before income taxes

Income tax expense

Net income

Attributable to:

Equity holders of the Company

Non-controlling interest

Earnings per share

Basic net income per share

Diluted net income per share

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

Notes

2012

2011

e532,338

1,310,859

1,843,197

185,145

2,028,342

(92,213)

(174,821)

(368,138)

(632,566)

(163,341)

(93,718)

(2,584)

500,961

13,311

4,782

–

519,054

(180,225)
g338,829

e334,821
e4,008

e465,009

1,151,933

1,616,942

166,101

1,783,043

(80,842)

(168,644)

(329,295)

(535,233)

(147,626)

(83,630)

(9,855)

427,918

5,774

(5,399)

723

429,016

(138,515)
g290,501

e289,184
e1,317

e2.72
e2.66

e2.38
e2.33

4

8

9

9

10

11

11

Financial statements 4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(in thousands)

Net income

(Losses)/Gains on available for sale securities

Derivative gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges

Foreign currency translation adjustment

Tax on items taken directly to or transferred from equity

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

Total comprehensive income, net of tax

Attributable to:

Equity holders of the Company

Non-controlling interest

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

Notes

2012

2011

g338,829

g290,501

23

23

(165)

30,675

(28,108)

(11,421)

(9,019)
g329,810

e328,691
e1,119

35

(7,734)

39,349

2,855

34,505
g325,006

e324,824
e182

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Short-term investments

Trade accounts receivable, net

Income tax receivable

Other current assets

Total current assets

Property and equipment, net

Investments and other non-current assets

Deferred tax assets

Intangible assets, net

Goodwill

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Liabilities and equity

Trade accounts payable

Accrued compensation and other personnel costs

Unearned revenue

Income tax payable

Borrowings, current

Other current liabilities

Total current liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Borrowings, non-current

Other non-current liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Common stock

Share premium

Treasury stock

Retained earnings and other reserves

Other items

Parent shareholders’ equity

Non-controlling interest

Total equity

Total liabilities and equity

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

Notes

2012

2011

12

12

13

13

14

15

10

17

18

21

19

10

21

19

23

e1,159,300

e1,154,275

159,765

457,819

56,322

98,180

1,931,386

107,843

39,839

65,308

671,101

788,435

268,693

494,341

65,020

74,384

2,056,713

106,601

28,619

82,995

593,866

647,990

1,672,526
g3,603,912

1,460,071
g3,516,784

e90,791

211,890

484,673

34,708

25,526

80,907

928,495

76,944

38,289

179,236

294,469

125,097

314,402

e99,844

183,849

492,036

19,568

228,942

113,926

1,138,165

59,350

72,355

163,255

294,960

123,093

263,875

(57,399)

(36,524)

2,036,065

1,763,065

(53,446)

(47,316)

2,364,719

2,066,193

16,229

2,380,948
g3,603,912

17,466

2,083,659
g3,516,784

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

Net income

Adjustments for non-cash items

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

Net cash provided by operating activities

Additions to property, equipment and intangibles

Purchases of short-term investments

Proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term investments

Payment for acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

Other

Net cash used in investing activities

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

Cash dividends paid

Repurchase of common stock

Repayment of borrowings

Net cash used in financing activities

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

Supplemental disclosure

Income taxes paid

Cash paid for interest

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

Financial statements 4

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

Notes

2012

2011

24

24

14, 17

16

23

23

16, 21

g338,829

166,224

61,245

566,298

(40,626)

(160,198)

268,064

(281,468)

(4,550)

(218,778)

98,699

(87,827)

(75,136)

(264,683)

(328,947)

(13,548)

5,025

g290,501

161,855

(1,493)

450,863

(71,358)

(420,372)

316,509

(37,364)

(2,294)

(214,879)

233,369

(65,777)

(226,697)

(26,162)

(85,267)

27,076

177,793

1,154,275
g1,159,300

976,482
g1,154,275

e105,397
e6,432

e108,634
e7,247

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

(in thousands)

January 1, 2011

Common
stock

Share
premium

Treasury
stock

Retained
earnings
and other
reserves

Other
items

Parent
shareholders’
equity

Non-
controlling
interest

Total
Equity

g121,333

g229,865

g(7,172)

g1,529,721

g(82,956)

g1,790,791

g1,016 g1,791,807

Comprehensive income, net of tax

Cash dividends paid

Exercise of stock options

–

–

–

–

5,190

220,753

–

–

–

Treasury stock transactions

(3,430)

(186,743)

(29,352)

–

–

–

289,184

35,640

324,824

182

325,006

(65,627)

–

(7,172)

17,290

–

–

–

–

(65,627)

225,943

(226,697)

17,290

(150)

(65,777)

–

–

–

225,943

(226,697)

17,290

Share-based payments

Other changes

December 31, 2011

Comprehensive income, net of tax

Cash dividends paid

Exercise of stock options

Treasury stock transactions

Share-based payments

Other changes

December 31, 2012

–
g123,093

–
g263,875

–
g(36,524)

(331)
g1,763,065

–
g(47,316)

(331)
g2,066,193

16,418
16,087
g17,466 g2,083,659

–

–

–

–

2,625

95,757

–

–

–

(644)

(45,230)

(20,875)

–

–

–

334,821

(6,130)

328,691

1,119

329,810

(86,293)

–

(8,387)

25,049

–

–

–

–

(86,293)

(1,534)

(87,827)

98,382

(75,136)

25,049

–

–

–

98,382

(75,136)

25,049

23
g125,097

–
g314,402

–
g(57,399)

7,810
g2,036,065

–
g(53,446)

7,833
g2,364,719

(822)

7,011
g16,229 g2,380,948

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for Years
Ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

Note 1. Description of Business

The  ‘‘Company’’  or  the  ‘‘Group’’  refers  to  Dassault  Syst `emes  SA  and  its  subsidiaries.  The  Company  provides  software  solutions  and
consulting services. It aims at enabling 3DEXPERIENCE of products for its customers.

The Company’s global customer base includes companies primarily in 12 industries: Aerospace & Defense; Transportation & Mobility;
Marine & Offshore; Industrial Equipment; High-Tech; Architecture, Engineering & Construction; Consumer Goods & Retail; Consumer
Packaged Goods & Retail; Life Sciences; Energy, Process & Utilities; Financial & Business Services and Natural Resources, following the
acquisition of Gemcom in 2012 (see Note 16. Business Combinations). To serve these industries, the Company has developed a broad
software  applications  portfolio,  comprised  of  social  and  collaborative  applications,  3D  modeling  applications,  content  and  simulation
applications, and information intelligence applications, all powered by its 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.

Dassault Syst `emes SA is a soci ´et ´e anonyme, a form of limited liability company, incorporated under the laws of France. The Company’s
registered office is located at 10, rue Marcel Dassault, in V´elizy-Villacoublay, France. The Dassault Syst `emes SA shares are listed in France
on NYSE Euronext Paris. These consolidated financial statements were established under the responsibility of the Board of Directors on
March 27, 2013.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of preparation and consolidation

The  accompanying  consolidated  financial  statements  were  prepared  in  accordance  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards
(‘‘IFRS’’) as adopted in the European Union. The consolidated financial statements are presented in thousands of euros except where
otherwise indicated.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Dassault Syst `emes SA and its subsidiaries. Companies over which the
Company has control over operating and financial policies are fully consolidated. Companies over which the Company exercises significant
influence  over  operating  and  financial  policies  are  accounted  for  under  the  equity  method.  Intercompany  transactions  and  balances
are eliminated.

Impact of recently issued accounting standards

The standards, interpretations and amendments which became mandatory from January 1, 2012 and were published in the Official Journal
of the European Union at December 31, 2012 had no material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The Company undertakes no early application of any standard or interpretation or associated amendments, including the following which
were already published in the Official Journal of the European Union at December 31, 2012:

(cid:127) Amendment to IAS 1, ‘‘Presentation of financial statements’’, on presentation of items of other comprehensive income, mandatory for
financial years beginning on or after July 1, 2012. This amendment affects presentation only and is not expected to have a material
impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements;

(cid:127) IAS  19  (Revised),  ‘‘Employee  benefits’’,  mandatory  for  financial  years  beginning  on  or  after  January  1,  2013.  In  particular,  the
amendments  to  IAS  19  require  immediate  recognition  of  actuarial  gains  and  losses  in  other  comprehensive  income  (the  corridor
approach is removed), immediate recognition of past service costs in the consolidated statement of income, and eliminate the concept of
expected returns on plan assets. Had the Company applied the revised standard for financial year beginning on January 1, 2012, the
estimated impact on its consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2012 would have been a decrease in shareholders’ equity,
net of tax, of approximately e27 million, and no material impact on the Company’s consolidated statement of income.

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(cid:127) IFRS 10 ‘‘Consolidated financial statements’’, IFRS 11 ‘‘Joint arrangements’’, and IFRS 12 ‘‘Disclosures of interests in other entities’’,
mandatory for financial years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. The adoption of these standards is not expected to have a material
impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In addition, the Company’s consolidated financial statements do not take into account new standards, interpretations and amendments not
yet approved by the European Union at December 31, 2012.

Summary of significant accounting policies

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenue and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial  statements.  Examples  include:  estimating  loss  contingencies;  assessing  product  lifecycles;  identifying  the  different  elements
comprising  a  software  arrangement,  including  the  distinction  between  upgrades/enhancements  and  new  products;  determining  when
technological  feasibility  is  achieved  for  its  products;  estimating  the  fair  value  of  goodwill;  determining  when  a  decline  in  value  of  the
Company’s  investments  is  other-than-temporary;  determining  the  nature,  fair  value  and  useful  life  of  acquired  intangible  assets  in  a
business combination; determining assumptions for share-based payments; and assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets. Actual
results and outcomes could differ from management’s estimates and assumptions.

Foreign currency adjustments

The  functional  currency  of  the  Company’s  foreign  subsidiaries  is  generally  the  applicable  local  currency.  Assets  and  liabilities  with
functional currencies other than the euro are translated into euro equivalents at the rate of exchange in effect on the balance sheet date.
Revenues, expenses and cash flows are translated at the average exchange rates for the year unless this average is not a reasonable
approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case revenues, expenses and cash flows
are translated at the rate on the dates of the transactions. Translation gains or losses are recorded in Other items in shareholders’ equity.

Exchange differences on the settlement or retranslation of monetary items in a currency other than the Company’s and its subsidiaries’
functional currency are recorded in the statement of income.

Revenue recognition

The  Company  derives  revenue  from  two  primary  sources:  (1)  new  software  licenses,  periodic  licenses,  maintenance  and  product
development, which includes software license updates, technical support and the development of additional functionalities of standard
products requested by clients; (2) consulting and training services and other revenue.

Revenues are disclosed net of taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities.

Software License, Maintenance and Product Development Revenue – Software license revenue represents fees earned from granting
customers licenses to use the Company’s software. The Company’s software license revenue consists of perpetual and periodic license
sales of software products. Software license revenue is recognized (to the extent the Company has no remaining obligations to perform)
when: evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery and acceptance has occurred, the amount of revenue and associated costs can be
measured reliably, and it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Company. In instances when
any of the four criteria are not met, the Company defers recognition of software license revenue until all criteria are met. Revenue related to
the licensing of software through value-added resellers (VARs) is generally recognized when evidence of a sale to an end-user customer is
provided to the Company, assuming all other revenue recognition criteria have been met.

Periodic licenses generally have a one-year term and the corresponding fee is recognized ratably over the term of the license.

Maintenance revenue represents periodic fees associated with the sale of unspecified product updates on a when-and-if-available basis
and technical support. Maintenance agreements are entered into in connection with the initial software license purchase. Maintenance
support may be renewed by the customer at the conclusion of each term. Revenue from maintenance is recognized on a straight-line basis
over the term of the maintenance agreement.

Product development revenue relates to the development of additional functionalities of standard products requested by clients and is
recognized as the development work is performed.

Recurring fees for periodic license and maintenance and product development revenue are reported within software revenue.

Revenue under multiple-element arrangements, which typically include new software licenses and maintenance agreements sold together,
is allocated to each element in the arrangement primarily using the residual method based upon the fair value of the undelivered elements.
Discounts, if any, are applied to the delivered elements, usually software licenses, under the residual method. For maintenance, fair value is
generally determined based upon the expected renewal rate.

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Services and Other Revenue – Services and other revenue consists primarily of fees from consulting services and training. Services
generally do not require significant modification or customization of software products and are accounted for separately to the extent they
are not essential to the functionality of software products. Service revenues derived from time and material contracts are recognized as
time is incurred.

Service  revenues  derived  from  fixed  price  contracts  are  generally  recognized  using  a  percentage  of  completion  basis.  For  customer
support contracts, when no performance pattern is discernible, revenue is recognized ratably over the term of the contract, generally one
year, on a straight-line basis.

Share-based payment

The Company recognizes compensation expense for share-based payment awards expected to vest on a straight-line basis over  the
requisite service period of the entire award. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if
actual forfeitures differ from initial estimates.

The Company estimates the fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of the grant using an option-pricing model based on
assumptions made by management on expected volatility, expected option life and distributed dividends.

Cost of software revenue

Cost  of  software  revenue  primarily  includes  software  license  expense  for  software  products  included  in  the  Company’s  software,
maintenance costs, CD duplication costs and delivery expense.

Research and development

Costs  incurred  to  develop  computer  software  products  include  mainly  payroll  and  other  headcount-related  costs  associated  with
development of the Company’s products. They also include amortization expense, lease and maintenance costs of computer equipment
used for product development, software expenditures and costs of information technology and communication.

Research costs are expensed as incurred. Development expenditure on an individual project is recognized as an intangible asset when the
Company can demonstrate:

(cid:127) the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset;

(cid:127) its intention to complete the intangible asset;

(cid:127) its ability to use or sell the asset;

(cid:127) how the asset will generate probable future economic benefits, notably demonstrating the existence of a market for the asset;

(cid:127) the availability of technical, financial and other resources to complete and sell the asset; and

(cid:127) the ability to measure reliably the expenditure during development.

Due to specificities in the software industry, the Company has determined that technological feasibility is the key criteria to capitalize
development  expenditure  as  it  is  generally  the  last  criteria  to  be  met.  Currently  the  risks  and  uncertainties  inherent  in  the  software
development  process  make  it  difficult  to  demonstrate  technological  feasibility  before  a  working  prototype  has  been  completed,  which
generally occurs shortly before the commercial release of its software products. As a consequence, costs incurred after technological
feasibility is established that could potentially be capitalized are not material.

Government grants

The Company receives grants from various governmental authorities to finance certain research and development activities, including
research and development tax credits in France that are treated as government grants because they are realizable in cash in the event the
Company has insufficient income tax payable. Government grants are recognized as a reduction of research and development costs or
cost of services and other revenue when the qualifying research and development activities have been performed and there is reasonable
assurance that the grants will be received.

Other operating income and expense, net

The  Company  distinguishes  income  and  expense  that  is  unusual,  infrequent  or  generally  non-recurring  in  nature  in  the  consolidated
statement of income. Such income and expense includes the impact of restructuring activity and other generally non-recurring events, such
as gain or loss on sale of subsidiaries or operation, costs directly related to acquisitions, certain real estate transactions, and costs related
to site closings or moving from one site to another.

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Other financial income and expense, net

Other financial income and expense primarily includes the impact of remeasuring financial instruments at fair value, gains and losses on
disposals and the impairment of investments in non-consolidated companies, exchange gains and losses on monetary items and change
in fair value of derivative financial instruments not qualified for hedge accounting.

Income taxes

Deferred income tax is recognized using the liability method on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities
and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial
recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that, at the time of the transaction, affects neither
accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantially
enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realized or the deferred income
tax liability is settled.

Deferred income tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the
temporary differences can be utilized.

Deferred income tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and associates, except where the timing of
the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the Company and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the
foreseeable future.

Allowance for doubtful accounts and loans receivable

The  allowance  for  doubtful  accounts  and  loans  receivable  reflects  the  Company’s  best  estimate  of  probable  losses  inherent  in  the
receivable balance. The Company determines the allowance based on known troubled accounts, historical experience and other currently
available evidence.

Financial instruments

Fair Value – The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable and
accrued expenses approximate fair value, due to the short-term maturities of such instruments. Foreign exchange options, futures, and
forward contracts, which are designated and serve as hedges, are recorded at their fair market value. Based on the three hierarchy levels
defined by IFRS 7 (Revised) (level 1: quoted price in active markets; level 2: inputs observable directly or indirectly, other than quoted price
included in level 1; level 3: inputs not based on observable market data), cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments are measured
using the level 1 fair value. Derivative instruments are measured using the level 2 fair value. Other investments that are not equity method
investments are measured using the level 3 fair value.

Cash  and  Cash  Equivalents  and  Short-Term  Investments – The  Company  considers  deposits  with  banks,  investments  in  money
market mutual funds and marketable debt securities with short-term maturities to be cash equivalents since they are readily convertible to a
known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. Other marketable debt securities and mutual funds that do
not qualify as cash equivalents are considered to be short-term investments and are generally classified as trading securities with changes
in fair value recorded in other financial income and expense, net.

Investments – Investments include, principally, available-for-sale equity securities at fair value, loans and deposits at amortized cost and
equity  method  investments.  For  available-for-sale  equity  securities,  any  unrealized  holding  gains  and  losses  excluded  from  operating
results and are recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income until realized. The Company assesses declines in the
value  of  individual  investments  to  determine  whether  such  decline  is  other-than-temporary  and  thus  the  investment  is  impaired.  This
assessment is made by considering available evidence including changes in general market conditions, specific industry and individual
company data, the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term
prospects of the individual company, and the Company’s intent and ability to hold the investment.

Derivative  Instruments – The  Company  uses  derivative  instruments  to  manage  exposures  to  foreign  currency  and  interest  rates.
Derivative instruments are measured at their fair value and changes in the fair value affect the consolidated statements of income unless
specific hedge accounting criteria are met. Changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash-flow hedges are reported as a
component of shareholders’ equity until the hedged item is recognized in earnings.

Property and equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives: computer
equipment, two to five years; office furniture and equipment, five to 10 years; buildings, 30 years; leasehold improvements are depreciated
over the shorter of the life of the assets or the remaining lease term. Repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.

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Intangible assets

Intangible assets primarily include acquired technology, contractual customer relationships, computer software and trademarks. Costs
related to intangible assets are capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which range from
two to 14 years. No intangible assets have been identified with an indefinite useful life.

Business combinations and goodwill

Business combinations are accounted for using the purchase method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the fair value of the assets
transferred, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed on the acquisition date. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities
and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at fair value at the date of acquisition, irrespective of the
extent of any non-controlling interest.

Goodwill is initially measured at cost being the excess of the cost of the business combination over the Company’s share in the net fair value
of the acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities.

After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. For the purpose of impairment testing,
goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the Company’s cash generating units or
group of cash generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or
liabilities of the acquiree are assigned to those units.

Goodwill is tested whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable, and at a
minimum annually. For the purpose of the impairment test, the Company relies upon projections of future cash flows and takes into account
assumptions regarding the evolution of the market and its ability to successfully develop and commercialize its products. Changes in
market conditions could have a major impact on the valuation of assets and liabilities and could result in additional impairment losses.

Provisions

Provisions  are  recognized  as  liabilities  to  cover  probable  outflows  of  resources  that  can  be  estimated  and  that  result  from  present
obligations (legal, contractual or constructive) relating to past events. In cases where a potential obligation resulting from past events exists,
but where occurrence of the outflow of resources is not probable or where the amount cannot be reliably estimated, a contingent liability is
disclosed among the Company’s commitments.

The amount of the provision provided is the best estimate of the outflow of resources required to extinguish this present obligation.

Treasury shares

Own equity instruments which are reacquired (treasury shares) are recognized at cost and deducted from equity. Gains and losses on the
purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the Company’s own equity instruments are credited or charged to shareholders’ equity and are not
recognized in the statement of income.

Borrowings

Borrowings are recognized initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Any difference between the recorded amount and the
redemption value is amortized into income over the period of the borrowing using the effective interest rate method.

Post-employment benefits

The Company’s payments for defined contribution plans are recorded as expenses for the relevant period.

For defined benefit plans concerning post-employment benefits, the Company uses the Projected Unit Credit Method to determine the
present value of its obligations. Under this method, benefits are attributed to periods of service according to the plan’s benefit formula.
However, if an employee’s service in later years will earn a materially higher level of benefit than in earlier years, benefits are attributed to
periods of service on a straight-line basis.

Actuarial gains and losses are recognized as income or expense when the net cumulative unrecognized actuarial gains and losses for each
individual plan at the end of the previous reporting period exceed 10% of the higher of the defined benefit obligation and the fair value of
plan assets at that date (this is referred to as the corridor approach). These gains and losses are recognized over the expected average
remaining working lives of the employees participating in the plans.

The future payments for employee benefits are measured on the basis of future salary increases, retirement age, mortality and length of
employment with the company, and are discounted at a rate determined by reference to yields on long-term high quality corporate bonds of
a duration corresponding to the estimated duration of the benefit plan concerned.

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The net expense for the year, corresponding to the sum of the current period service costs, the discount cost less the expected return on
fund assets and a portion of deferred past service costs, is charged in full to operating income.

Note 3. Segment and Geographic Information

Operating segments are components of the Company for which discrete financial information is available and whose operating results are
regularly reviewed by management to assess performance and allocate resources. The Company operates in two reportable business
segments: the Product Lifecycle Management (‘‘PLM’’) segment and the SOLIDWORKS segment. The PLM market serves customers
seeking  to  optimize  their  industrial  processes  from  the  design  stage  through  to  manufacturing  and  maintenance.  The  SOLIDWORKS
market serves companies seeking to support product design. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those
described in Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.

Data by reportable segment is as follows:

(in thousands)

Software revenue

Services and other revenue

Total revenue

Operating income

(in thousands)

Software revenue

Services and other revenue

Total revenue

Operating income

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31, 2012

(cid:2)

PLM

SOLIDWORKS

Elim.

Total

e1,440,304

e403,060

e(167)

e1,843,197

185,145

1,625,449
g322,212

–

403,060
g178,749

–

(167)
g –

185,145

2,028,342
g500,961

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31, 2011

(cid:2)

PLM

SOLIDWORKS

Elim.

Total

e1,276,167

e340,963

e(188)

e1,616,942

166,101

1,442,268
g283,540

–

340,963
g144,378

–

(188)
g –

166,101

1,783,043
g427,918

Information about certain non-cash and balance sheet items is as follows:

(in thousands)

PLM

SOLIDWORKS

Elim.

Total

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31, 2012

(cid:2)

Depreciation of property and equipment and amortization of
intangible assets

Non-cash share-based payment expense

Additions to property, equipment and intangible assets

Goodwill

(in thousands)

e128,717

24,733

38,094
e760,267

e3,402

316

2,532
e28,168

e–

–

–
e–

e132,119

25,049

40,626
e788,435

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31, 2011

(cid:2)

PLM

SOLIDWORKS

Elim.

Total

Depreciation of property and equipment and amortization of
intangible assets

Non-cash share-based payment expense

Additions to property, equipment and intangible assets

Goodwill

e107,565

17,290

67,813
e619,268

e4,746

–

3,545
e28,722

e–

–

–
e–

e112,311

17,290

71,358
e647,990

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Data by geographic operations of the Company is established according to geographical location of the consolidated companies and is
as follows:

(in thousands)

2012

Europe

of which France

of which Germany

Americas

of which the United States of America

Asia Pacific

of which Japan

Total

2011

Europe

of which France

of which Germany

Americas

of which the United States of America

Asia Pacific

of which Japan

Total

Revenue

Total assets

e732,497

e2,065,536

395,698

178,672

780,868

737,708

514,977

409,241
g2,028,342

1,662,584

161,984

1,215,541

880,016

322,835

194,118
g3,603,912

e687,841

e2,163,892

367,704

164,871

678,001

649,234

417,201

335,940
g1,783,043

1,755,374

197,100

1,000,603

963,052

352,289

241,658
g3,516,784

Additions to
property,
equipment and
intangibles

e22,609

17,540

868

12,366

11,571

5,651

1,164
g40,626

e31,411

29,206

825

32,530

32,244

7,417

1,414
g71,358

The Company also receives data that identifies the location of the Company’s end-user customers. Using such information, revenue by
geographic area would be as follows:

(in thousands)

Europe

of which France

of which Germany

Americas

of which the United States of America

Asia Pacific

of which Japan

Total revenue

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

2011

e908,890

e827,134

234,463

297,304

564,377

488,003

555,075

212,977

291,084

488,878

466,350

467,031

337,287
g2,028,342

289,937
g1,783,043

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Note 4. Software Revenue

Software revenue is comprised of the following:

(in thousands)

New licenses revenue

Periodic licenses and maintenance revenue

Product development revenue

Software revenue

Note 5. Personnel Costs

Personnel costs

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

2011

e532,338

1,304,379

6,480
g1,843,197

e465,009

1,148,110

3,823
g1,616,942

Personnel costs, excluding share-based payments (e25.0 million in 2012 and e17.3 million in 2011, see Note 6. Share-based Payments)
and associated payroll taxes (e10.9 million in 2012 and e3.4 million in 2011), are presented in the following table:

(in thousands)

Personnel costs

Social security costs

Total

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

2011

e(739,415)

(186,234)
g(925,649)

e(642,224)

(163,939)
g(806,163)

Individual right to training for employees in France

French law provides employees employed under indefinite-term employment contracts by French entities within the Company with the right
to receive individual training of at least 20 hours per year. Individual training rights can be accumulated over six years and the related costs
are expensed as incurred.

As of December 31, 2012, accumulated individual training rights were approximately 258,000 hours.

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Note 6. Share-based Payments

Compensation expense related to share-based payments is recorded in the consolidated statements of income as follows:

(in thousands)

Research and development

Marketing and sales

General and administrative

Cost of services and other revenue

Total compensation expense related to share-based payments

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

2011

e(10,870)

(8,151)

(5,494)

(534)
g(25,049)

e(8,349)

(4,445)

(3,981)

(515)
g(17,290)

Changes during 2012 and 2011 of unvested options and performance shares to which IFRS 2, ‘‘Share-based Payment’’ is applicable are
as follows:

Unvested at January 1, 2011

Granted

Vested

Forfeited

Unvested at December 31, 2011

Granted

Vested

Forfeited

(cid:1)

Number of awards

(cid:2)

Performance
shares

Stock options

Total

300,000

556,400

(150,000)

–

706,400

689,230

(150,000)

(15,975)

3,450,964

3,750,964

–

(397,574)

(76,790)

556,400

(547,574)

(76,790)

2,976,600

3,683,000

–

–

(82,600)

689,230

(150,000)

(98,575)

Unvested at December 31, 2012

1,229,655

2,894,000

4,123,655

As of December 31, 2012, total compensation cost related to unvested awards expected to vest but not yet recognized was e66.4 million,
and the Company expects to recognize this expense over a weighted average period of 1.4 year, no later than September 7, 2016.

Performance shares

Pursuant to an authorization granted by the shareholders at the General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 27, 2010, the Board of
Directors decided to grant 689,230 shares to employees and executives on September 7, 2012 (539,230 shares of the 2010-04 plan and
150,000 shares of the 2010-05 plan) and 556,400 shares to employees and executives on September 29, 2011 (406,400 shares of the
2010-02 plan and 150,000 shares of the 2010-03 plan). Such shares shall be vested at the end of an acquisition period of two to four years,
subject to the condition that the beneficiary be an employee or a director of the Company at the acquisition date.

2010-04 shares granted to employees and executives are subject to non-market performance conditions based on actual non-IFRS diluted
earnings per share of the Group compared to the upper limit of the non-IFRS earnings per share objective for each of the years 2012, 2013
and 2014.

As provided for in the Code AFEP-MEDEF and on the basis of the recommendations of the Compensation and Nomination Committee, the
Board of Directors made the vesting by the Chief Executive Officer (‘‘CEO’’) of the 14,000 shares of the 2010-04 plan, of the 150,000 shares
of the 2010-05 plan, of the 14,000 shares of the 2010-02 plan and of the 150,000 shares of the 2010-03 plan, subject to a performance
condition related to variable compensation actually paid to the CEO over two financial years for the 2010-05 and 2010-03 plans, and three
financial years for the 2010-04 and 2010-02 plans. The level of such variable compensation is itself dependent on achieving performance
criteria previously established by the Board. In no case, however, may the number of free performance shares received exceed the number
of performance shares initially granted by the Board.

All performance shares are measured at fair value based on the quoted price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

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Stock option

Since 1996, the General Meeting of Shareholders has authorized the Board of Directors to implement several stock option plans for eligible
employees and executives. Options generally vest over various periods ranging from one to four years, subject to continued employment.
Options generally expire seven to ten years from grant date, or after termination of employment, whichever is earlier. To date options have
generally been granted at an exercise price equal to or greater than the grant-date market value of the Company’s share.

A summary of the Company’s stock option activity is as follows:

Outstanding as of January 1,

Granted

Exercised

Forfeited

Outstanding as of December 31,

Exercisable

(cid:1)

2012

(cid:2)(cid:1)

2011

(cid:2)

Number of
shares

7,402,852

–

(2,624,237)

(90,196)

4,688,419

1,794,419

Weighted
average
exercise price

g40.38

–

37.49

41.77
g41.96
e41.50

Number of
shares

12,738,712

–

(5,190,045)

(145,815)

7,402,852

4,426,252

Weighted
average
exercise price

g41.66

–

43.53

38.75
g40.38
e39.12

A summary of the remaining contractual life and the exercise price of options outstanding as of December 31, 2012 is presented below:

SOP plan

2008-02

2010-01

2008-01

2006-02

2006-01

2002-03

2002-04

Outstanding as of December 31, 2012

Number of
shares

Remaining life
(years)

Exercise price

1,718,900

1,175,100

877,136

562,195

256,506

93,067

5,515

4,688,419

4.91

5.40

2.73

1.43

0.77

0.05

0.05

3.88

e39.00

47.00

38.15

47.50

47.00

23.00

18.57
g41.96

Note 7. Government Grants

Government grants and other government assistance were recorded in the consolidated statements of income as a reduction to research
and development expenses and to cost of services and other revenue expenses, as follows:

(in thousands)

Research and development

Costs of services and other revenue

Total government grants

Government grants include research and development tax credits received in France.

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

e19,936

2,727
g22,663

2011

e26,930

2,836
g29,766

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Note 8. Other Operating Income and Expense, Net

Other operating income and expense, net are comprised of the following:

(in thousands)

Gain on sale of subsidiary(1)

Acquisition costs(2)

Restructuring costs(3)

Other, net

Other operating income and expense, net

(1) Gain recognized following the sale of a consolidated entity in 2012.

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

e8,317

(6,658)

(4,017)

(226)
g(2,584)

2011

e–

(1,009)

(8,496)

(350)
g(9,855)

(2)

(3)

In 2012, transaction costs primarily relating to the acquisition of Gemcom (see Note 16. Business Combinations).

In 2012 and 2011 primarily composed of severance costs relating to the termination of employees following the Company’s decision to rationalize its sales organization principally

in Europe and in Japan and the reorganization of one of its R&D labs in France.

Note 9. Interest Income and Expense, Net and Other Financial

Income and Expense, Net

Interest income and expense, net and other financial income and expense, net for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 are
as follows:

(in thousands)

Interest income(1)

Interest expense(2)

Interest income and expense, net

Foreign exchange losses, net(3)

Other, net(4)

Other financial income and expense, net

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

e21,071

(7,760)

13,311

(2,908)

7,690
g4,782

2011

e13,720

(7,946)

5,774

(7,945)

2,546
g(5,399)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

The increase in interest income is due primarily to the increase in interest rates on investments.
In 2006, the Company borrowed e200 million under the loan facility entered into in December 2005 (see Note 21. Borrowings), which bears interest at Euribor plus 0.18% per
annum, and entered into interest rate swap agreements to fix interest payable (see Note 20. Derivatives and Currency and Interest Rate Risk Management). The Company
recorded interest expense of e5.5 million and e5.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Foreign exchange losses, net are primarily composed of realized and unrealized exchange gains and losses on receivables and loans denominated in U.S. dollars, Japanese yen,

Korean won and Chinese yuan.
In 2012, mainly includes gains on sales of investments. In 2011 mainly includes gains of e5.0 million on previously held interest (see Note 16. Business Combinations) and a loss
on investment of e2.6 million.

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Note 10. Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

(in thousands)

Deferred tax assets:

Accelerated depreciation and amortization for financial statement purposes

Profit-sharing and pension accruals

Provisions and other expenses

Net tax loss and tax credit carryforward assets

Valuation reserves

Total deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities:

Accelerated depreciation and amortization for tax purposes

Amortization of acquired intangibles

Other

Total deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax (liability)/asset

The schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities is as follows:

(in thousands)

Current deferred tax assets

Non-current deferred tax assets

Total deferred tax assets

Current deferred tax liabilities

Non-current deferred tax liabilities

Total deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax (liability)/asset

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

2011

e31,057

10,465

71,428

51,584

(11,940)

152,594

(34,594)

(98,014)

(31,622)

(164,230)
h(11,636)

e64,572

6,661

58,553

44,127

(7,863)

166,050

(41,129)

(94,803)

(6,473)

(142,405)
h23,645

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

e34,101

31,207

65,308

(5,697)

(71,247)

(76,944)
h(11,636)

2011

e60,046

22,949

82,995

(4,620)

(54,730)

(59,350)
h23,645

Current deferred tax assets relate primarily to provisions and other expenses not currently deductible.

Non-current deferred tax liabilities mainly include the tax effect of intangible assets created through business combinations (primarily IBM
PLM, Gemcom and Exalead).

Change in deferred taxes can be summarized as follows:

(in thousands)

Net deferred tax asset as of January 1,

Changes included in the income statement

Currency translation adjustments

Other(1)

Net deferred tax (liability)/asset as of December 31,

(1)

In 2012, other changes mainly relate to the acquisition of Gemcom.

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(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

g23,645

5,449

(459)

(40,271)
g(11,636)

2011

g15,544

3,029

705

4,367
g23,645

The components of income before income taxes are as follows:

(in thousands)

France

Foreign

Income before income taxes

The significant components of income tax expense are as follows:

(in thousands)

France

Foreign

Current taxes

Change in deferred taxes

Income tax expense

Financial statements 4

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

2011

e219,766

299,288
g519,054

e191,392

237,624
g429,016

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

2011

e(97,815)

(87,859)

(185,674)

5,449
g(180,225)

e(90,017)

(51,527)

(141,544)

3,029
g(138,515)

Differences between the income tax provision and the provision computed using the statutory French income tax rate are as follows:

(in thousands)

Taxes computed at the statutory rate of 36.10%

Foreign tax rate differentials

R&D tax credit and other tax credits(1)

Tax exempt income(2)

Change in valuation allowance

Share-based payments(3)

Other, net(4)

Income tax expense

Effective tax rate

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

2011

e(187,379)

e(154,875)

(1,348)

6,986

11,074

3,086

(2,445)

(10,199)
g(180,225)

34.7%

2,164

11,687

10,407

463

(2,266)

(6,095)
g(138,515)

32.3%

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

R&D tax credit and other tax credits derived mainly from tax research credits in France in 2012 and in 2011.

Income received by the Company in connection with certain intercompany financing arrangements is taxed at a reduced rate.

In  certain  tax  jurisdictions,  the  Company  will  not  receive  tax  deductions  relating  to  share-based  payments.  Therefore,  no  deferred  tax  asset  is  recognized  on  the  related

compensation expense.
Includes notably in 2011 and 2012, the CVAE (‘‘Cotisation sur la Valeur Ajout ´ee des Entreprises’’), a component of the CET (‘‘Contribution Economique Territoriale’’) in France, for
e5.5 and e6.8 million respectively.

At December 31, 2012, there were net tax operating losses and tax credit carryforwards of e146.7 and e2.9 million respectively, which are
scheduled to expire after 2018.

Note 11. Earnings per Share

Basic net income per share is determined by dividing net income attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is determined by dividing net income attributable to
equity holders of the Company by the combination of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period and
the dilutive effect of stock options and performance shares.

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The following table presents the calculation for both basic and diluted net income per share:

(in thousands, except shares and per share data)

Net income attributable to equity holders of the Company

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

Dilutive effect of share-based payments

Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding

Basic net income per share

Diluted net income per share

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

2011

e334,821

e289,184

123,279,850

121,435,518

2,628,636

2,544,088

125,908,486
g2.72
g2.66

123,979,606
g2.38
g2.33

Note 12. Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-term

Investments

Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of the following:

(in thousands)

Bank accounts

Cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

2011

e78,911

1,080,389
g1,159,300

e80,838

1,073,437
g1,154,275

At December 31, 2012 and 2011, approximately 66% and 54% of cash and cash equivalents was denominated in U.S. dollars, respectively.

Short-term investments of e159.8 and e268.7 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, were primarily comprised of bank
certificates  of  deposit,  mutual  funds  and  fixed  term  deposits.  At  December  31,  2012  and  2011,  short-term  investments  included
approximately 21% and 13% of investments denominated in U.S. dollars, respectively.

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments are maintained on deposit with high credit-quality financial institutions, principally in
France. The Company follows a conservative policy for investing its cash resources, mostly relying on short-term maturity investments.
Investment rules are determined and controlled by the treasury department of Dassault Syst `emes SA.

The Company has adopted policies regarding financial ratings and the spread of maturity dates in order to ensure the security and liquidity
of  its  financial  instruments.  The  Company’s  management  oversees  the  credit-worthiness  of  its  counterparts  and  the  quality  of  its
investments closely and believes that it has minimal exposure to the risk of bankruptcy of any one of them. The Company also closely
oversees the liquidity of its financial assets held at these same counterparts. In this regard, the Company follows in particular the credit
rating of each of its counterparties and, up to the present time, all of its counterparties are rated in the Investment Grade category by rating
agencies. As a result, the Company believes that it has very low exposure to credit or counterparty risk.

Note 13. Trade Accounts Receivable, Net and Other Current

Assets

Trade accounts receivable and other current assets are receivables measured at amortized cost.

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Trade accounts receivable

(in thousands)

Trade accounts receivable

Allowance for trade accounts receivable

Trade accounts receivable, net

The maturities of trade accounts receivable, net, were as follows:

(in thousands)

Less than 3 months past due

3 to 6 months past due

More than 6 months past due

Trade accounts receivable past due

Trade accounts receivable not yet due

Total trade accounts receivable, net

Financial statements 4

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

2011

e478,859

(21,040)
g457,819

e503,827

(9,486)
g494,341

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

e49,638

11,994

3,471

65,103

392,716
g457,819

2011

e65,074

10,459

6,910

82,443

411,898
g494,341

The Company is not dependent on any of its principal clients. No single customer or sales channel partner represented more than 5% of the
Company’s total revenue in 2012.

Other current assets

Other current assets consist of the following:

(in thousands)

Value added tax

Prepaid expenses

Derivatives(1)

Other current assets

Total other current assets

(1)

See Note 20. Derivatives and Currency and Interest Rate Risk Management.

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

e35,970

30,972

13,623

17,615
g98,180

2011

e31,460

27,187

197

15,540
g74,384

Note 14. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consist of the following:

(in thousands)

Computer equipment

Office furniture and equipment

Leasehold improvements

Buildings

Total

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31, 2012

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Year ended December 31, 2011

(cid:2)

Gross

Accumulated
depreciation

Net

Gross

Accumulated
depreciation

Net

e132,215

e(97,082)

e35,133

e122,186

e(92,164)

e30,022

44,120

68,445

6,424
g251,204

(24,695)

(21,031)

(553)
g(143,361)

19,425

47,414

5,871
g107,843

43,045

67,233

5,978
g238,442

(22,210)

(17,144)

(323)
g(131,841)

20,835

50,089

5,655
g106,601

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The change in the carrying amount of property and equipment as of December 31, 2012 is as follows:

(in thousands)

Net property and equipment as of
January 1, 2012

Additions

Business combinations

Disposals and other changes

Depreciation for the period

Exchange differences

Net property and equipment as of
December 31, 2012

Computer
equipment

g30,022

23,231

1,325

95

(19,044)

(496)

Office
furniture
and
equipment

g20,835

4,669

547

(772)

(5,416)

(438)

Leasehold
improvements

Buildings

Total

g50,089

6,162

585

(543)

(8,001)

(878)

g5,655

807

–

–

(261)

(330)

g106,601

34,869

2,457

(1,220)

(32,722)

(2,142)

g35,133

g19,425

g47,414

g5,871

g107,843

The change in the carrying amount of property and equipment as of December 31, 2011 is as follows:

(in thousands)

Net property and equipment as of
January 1, 2011

Additions

Business combinations

Disposals

Depreciation for the period

Exchange differences

Net property and equipment as of
December 31, 2011

Computer
equipment

g24,660

18,646

868

(66)

(14,488)

402

Office
furniture
and
equipment

g13,913

9,066

2,582

(115)

(4,858)

247

Leasehold
improvements

Buildings

Total

g27,822

26,347

–

(210)

(5,617)

1,747

g –

3,264

2,747

–

(92)

(264)

g66,395

57,323

6,197

(391)

(25,055)

2,132

g30,022

g20,835

g50,089

g5,655

g106,601

Note 15. Investments and Other Non-Current Assets

Investments and other non-current assets consist of the following:

(in thousands)

Investments

Loans receivable, non current

Deposits and other non-current assets

Investments and other non-current assets

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

e3,035

12,249

24,555
g39,839

2011

e4,130

7,623

16,866
g28,619

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Note 16. Business Combinations

Netvibes

On  February  9,  2012,  the  Company  completed  its  acquisition  of  100%  of  Netvibes  Ltd  for  cash  consideration  of  approximately
e21.2 million. Netvibes is an Internet platform that offers dashboard intelligence technologies for the businesses and consumers.

The allocation of the purchase price resulted in e10.1 million of goodwill, which has been assigned to the PLM segment. In addition,
intangible assets subject to amortization and included in the fair value of the net assets acquired are as follows:

(in thousands)

Technology

Trademark

Total amortizable intangible assets acquired

Fair value

e13,000

892
g13,892

Pro forma results of operations reflecting this acquisition are not presented because the results of operations of the acquired company are
immaterial to the Company’s results of operations.

Gemcom

On  July  11,  2012,  the  Company  completed  its  acquisition  of  100%  of  the  outstanding  common  shares  of  Gemcom  Software
International Inc. (‘‘Gemcom’’) for cash consideration of approximately e273.8 million. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Gemcom is a
global leader in mining software solutions, and takes the lead of the newly created GEOVIA brand, which aims to model and simulate
the planet.

The allocation of the purchase price resulted in e138.6 million of goodwill, which has been assigned to the PLM segment.

The purchase price has been allocated to identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimated fair values at the date of
the acquisition, as follows:

(in thousands)

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade accounts receivable

Other assets

Intangible assets acquired(1)

Unearned revenue(2)

Other liabilities(3)

Deferred taxes, net

Goodwill

Total purchase price

(1)

Intangible assets acquired are subject to amortization and include the following:

(in thousands)

Technology

Customer relationships

Trademark

Total amortizable intangible assets acquired

e24,301

11,847

10,532

169,855

(3,042)

(51,219)

(27,002)

138,561
g273,833

e103,738

64,996

1,121

g169,855

(2)

(3)

The carrying value of Gemcom’s unearned revenue was reduced to reflect the fair value of customer support obligations assumed. As a result, approximately e14.2 million of
revenues that would have otherwise been recorded by Gemcom had this entity not been acquired by the Company will not be recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements

of income.
Includes a financial debt for e36.1 million that was fully repaid by the Company on July 17, 2012.

The  unaudited  financial  information  presented  in  the  table  below  summarizes  the  combined  results  of  operations  for  the  year  ended
December 31, 2012 as if the acquisition of Gemcom had occurred at the beginning of the period. This financial information reflects the

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adjustment to reduce Gemcom unearned revenue to the fair value of the associated support obligation, and the additional amortization
expense, assuming the fair value adjustments to deferred revenue and intangible assets had been applied from the beginning of the period,
with the related tax effects.

(in thousands)

Revenue

Net income

Year ended
December 31,
2012
(unaudited)

e2,072,787
e342,737

In  addition,  the  portion  of  Gemcom’s  revenue  and  net  income  generated  since  the  acquisition  date  and  included  in  the  Company’s
consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2012 is respectively e29.2 million and e(2.9) million.

Intercim

On  March  17,  2011,  the  Company  completed  its  acquisition  of  82%  of  the  outstanding  common  shares  of  Intercim  LLC  for  cash
consideration of approximately e24.7 million. As a result of this transaction, the Company increased its percentage of interest from 18% to
100%.  Intercim  LLC,  a  U.S.-based  company,  provides  manufacturing  and  production  operations  management  software  solutions  for
advanced and highly regulated industries.

As a result of this transaction, a gain of e3.3 million on the previously held interest was recorded in other financial income and expense, net.
The allocation of the purchase price resulted in e5.7 million of goodwill assigned to the PLM segment.

In addition, intangible assets subject to amortization and included in the fair value of the net assets acquired are as follows:

(in thousands)

Technology

Customer relationships

Total amortizable intangible assets acquired

Fair value

e21,139

1,786
g22,925

Pro forma results of operations reflecting this acquisition are not presented because the results of operations of the acquired company are
immaterial to the Company’s results of operations.

Enginuity

On March 21, 2011, the Company acquired 100% of Enginuity PLM LLC for cash consideration of approximately e7.1 million. Enginuity
PLM LLC provides lifecycle management of formula-based products. This transaction resulted in e3.5 million of goodwill assigned to the
PLM segment.

3DPLM Software Solutions Limited (‘‘3DPLM Ltd’’)

Effective July 1, 2011, the Company obtained the regulatory approvals required for the merger of the activities of its Indian subsidiary
Delmia Solutions Private Limited into 3DPLM Ltd, an important contributor to the Company’s global research and development platform
since 2002. As a result the Company increased its share in 3DPLM Ltd from 30% to 42% and fully consolidates identifiable assets and
liabilities of 3DPLM Ltd.

As a consequence of this transaction, a gain of e1.7 million on the previously held interest was recorded in other financial income and
expense, net. The allocation of the purchase price resulted in e5.5 million of goodwill assigned to the PLM segment.

Elsys, Simulayt and RiWebb

In 2011 the Company completed the acquisitions of Elsys, Simulayt and RiWebb for total cash consideration of approximately e10.4 million
resulting in e3.5 million of goodwill assigned to the PLM and the SOLIDWORKS segments for e1.8 and e1.7 million, respectively.

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Note 17. Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of the following:

(in thousands)

Software

Customer relationships

Other intangible assets

Total intangible assets

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31, 2012

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Year ended December 31, 2011

(cid:2)

Gross

Accumulated
amortization

Net

Gross

Accumulated
amortization

Net

e557,861

e(276,135)

e281,726

e440,414

e(244,190)

e196,224

612,958

(228,571)

21,376
g1,192,195

(16,388)
g(521,094)

384,387

4,988
g671,101

574,294

(181,750)

20,969
g1,035,677

(15,871)
g(441,811)

392,544

5,098
g593,866

The change in the carrying amount of intangible assets as of December 31, 2012 is as follows:

(in thousands)

Net intangible assets as of January 1, 2012

Gemcom acquisition

Other business combinations

Other additions

Amortization for the period

Exchange differences

Net intangible assets as of December 31, 2012

Software

g196,224

103,738

21,304

5,757

(40,447)

(4,850)
g281,726

Customer
relationships

g392,544

64,996

–

–

(56,952)

(16,201)
g384,387

The change in the carrying amount of intangible assets as of December 31, 2011 is as follows:

(in thousands)

Net intangible assets as of January 1, 2011

Business combinations

Other additions

Amortization for the period

Exchange differences

Net intangible assets as of December 31, 2011

Software

Customer
relationships

g181,217

g427,898

31,632

13,884

(33,025)

2,516
g196,224

3,520

–

(51,566)

12,692
g392,544

Other
intangible
assets

g5,098

1,121

892

–

(1,998)

(125)
g4,988

Other
intangible
assets

g7,582

–

151

(2,665)

30
g5,098

Total
intangible
assets

g593,866

169,855

22,196

5,757

(99,397)

(21,176)
g671,101

Total
intangible
assets

g616,697

35,152

14,035

(87,256)

15,238
g593,866

Total intangible amortization expense was e99.4 and e87.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, and 2011, respectively. The
future amortization expense relating to all intangible assets that are currently recorded on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31,
2012 is estimated to be the following:

(in thousands)

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017 and thereafter

Estimated
intangible
assets’
amortization
expense

e(102,464)

(98,671)

(95,197)

(84,025)
e(290,744)

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Note 18. Goodwill

The change in the carrying amount of goodwill as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:

(in thousands)

Goodwill as of January 1,

Gemcom acquisition

Other acquisitions

Exchange differences

Goodwill as of December 31,

2012

2011

g647,990

138,561

19,037

(17,153)
g788,435

g616,619

–

19,048

12,323
g647,990

The Company performed annual impairment tests in the fourth quarter of 2012 and 2011; no impairment of goodwill was identified as a
result of these tests.

For the purpose of the impairment test, the Company identified 9 cash-generating units (‘‘CGUs’’) or groups of CGUs as of December 31,
2012, generally corresponding to the Company’s main software products. Each CGU represents the lowest level within the Company at
which goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes. Goodwill tested for impairment purposes was allocated to each CGU, or
groups of CGUs that were expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. The CGUs are allocated to the Company’s two
operating segments, the PLM segment and the SOLIDWORKS segment.

Goodwill allocated to each CGU or groups of CGUs is as follows:

PLM

CATIA

SIMULIA

ENOVIA

GEOVIA

Other

SOLIDWORKS

Total Goodwill

2011

Gemcom
acquisition

Other
acquisitions

Exchange
differences

2012

h619,268

h138,561

195,526

173,263

139,922

–

–

–

–

138,561

110,557

28,722
g647,990

–

–
g138,561

h19,037

420

–

–

–

18,617

–
g19,037

h(16,599)

h760,267

(3,765)

(3,349)

(2,644)

(6,793)

(48)

(554)
g(17,153)

192,181

169,914

137,278

131,768

129,126

28,168
g788,435

The recoverable amount of each CGU or groups of CGUs has been determined based on a value in use calculation. This calculation uses
cash flow projections based on financial budgets covering a five- to ten-year period. The ten-year period projections are used for activities
that  have  longer  development  cycles.  Key  assumptions  used  to  determine  the  value  in  use  of  assets  are  derived  from  management
objectives for revenue growth and operating margin of each CGU or groups of CGUs. The discount rates before taxes are between 12.8%
and 14.7%. Cash flows beyond that five- to ten-year period have been extrapolated using a steady growth rate comprised between 2% and
3%, reflecting long-term growth rates in the software industry.

At December 31, 2012, based on management estimates, the Company concluded that the value in use of each CGU or groups of CGUs
significantly exceeded its carrying value. Management believes that any reasonable possible change in key assumptions listed above on
which recoverable amount is based would not cause each CGU or groups of CGUs’ carrying amount to significantly exceed its recoverable
amount. In particular, an increase of 200 basis points in the pre-tax discount rate or a decrease of 200 basis points in the long-term growth
rates would not cause each CGU or groups of CGUs’ carrying amount to significantly exceed its recoverable amount.

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(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

e61,930

3,963

1,656

13,358
g80,907
e56,112

43,212

40,265

31,469

8,178
g179,236

2011

e61,884

19,865

9,490

22,687
g113,926
e50,992

37,902

27,019

33,055

14,287
g163,255

Total
Provisions

g60,482

15,529

(10,476)

(7,248)

(519)
g57,768

Note 19. Other Liabilities

Other liabilities are comprised of the following:

(in thousands)

Value added tax and other taxes

Derivatives, current(1)

Provisions, current(2)

Other current liabilities

Total other current liabilities

Provisions, non-current(2)

Post-employment benefits(3)

Accrual for deferred lease incentives

Employee profit sharing, non-current

Other non-current liabilities

Total other non-current liabilities

(1)

(2)

(3)

See Note 20. Derivatives and Currency and Interest Rate Risk Management.

See reconciliation of provisions below.

See Note 22. Post-employment Benefits.

The change in the carrying value of provisions as of December 31, 2012 is as follows:

(in thousands)

Provisions as of January 1, 2012

Additions

Utilization

Reversal of unused amounts

Exchange differences and other changes

Provisions as of December 31, 2012

Tax risks

g44,824

5,047

–

(3,824)

(307)
g45,740

Claims,
litigation and
other

Restructuring

g6,205

8,148

(947)

(3,023)

(11)
g10,372

g9,453

2,334

(9,529)

(401)

(201)
g1,656

Note 20. Derivatives and Currency and Interest Rate Risk

Management

The fair market values of derivative instruments were determined by financial institutions using option pricing models.

All financial instruments related to the foreign currency hedging strategy of the Company have maturity dates of less than 27 months when
the maturity of interest rate swap instruments is less than two years and a half. Management believes counter-party risk on financial
instruments is minimal since the Company deals with major banks and financial institutions.

A description of market risks the Company is exposed to is provided in paragraph 1.6.2 ‘‘Market Risks’’.

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Foreign currency risk

The Company transacts in various foreign currencies, primarily U.S. dollars and Japanese yen.

In  2012,  revenue  denominated  in  U.S.  dollars  represented  approximately  35%  of  total  revenue,  compared  with  37%  in  2011.  The
Company’s operating expenses denominated in U.S. dollars represented 35% of total operating expenses in 2012, compared with 36%
in 2011.

As a result, the Company’s net operating exposure to U.S. dollars amounted to e171.3 million in 2012 (8% of the Company’s total revenue).
The average value of the U.S. dollar increased by approximately 8% against the euro in 2012 following a decrease of 5% in 2011, resulting
in a positive impact on the Company’s revenue and operating income in 2012.

In 2012, revenue denominated in Japanese yen represented approximately 16% of total revenue (16% in 2011). The Company’s operating
expenses denominated in Japanese yen represented 6% of total operating expenses in 2012 (7% in 2011).

The Company’s net operating exposure to Japanese yen amounted to e219.6 million in 2012 (11% of the Company’s total revenue), and
this exposure was in part hedged through market instruments at a level of e125.3 million, as further described below. In 2012, the average
value of the Japanese yen increased by approximately 8% against the euro, after an increase in value of approximately 5% in 2011,
resulting in a positive impact on the Company’s revenue and operating income in 2012 and 2011.

The Company usually hedges exchange rate risk related to its revenues and expenses coming from usual and predictable activity arising in
the normal course of operations. The Company may also cover occasional exchange rate risk arising from specific transactions, such as
acquisitions paid for in foreign currencies. The Company exclusively uses forward agreements or financial instruments with a guaranteed
rate when the instruments are put in place. Hedging activities are generally carried out and managed by Dassault Syst `emes SA for its own
account and on behalf of its subsidiaries. In certain cases, however, the Company can authorize selected subsidiaries to enter into hedging
instruments  directly.  All  hedging  transactions  and  the  Company’s  net  exposure  are  reported  to  the  Chief  Financial  Officer  on  a
monthly basis.

The table below sets forth, for the year ended December 31, 2012, the euro value of the Company’s revenue, operating expenses and net
position, before and after hedging, denominated in U.S. dollars, Japanese yen and other currencies, principally the euro.

(in thousands)

Revenue

Operating expenses

Net position

Hedge

Net position after hedge

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31, 2012

(cid:2)

U.S. dollars

e701,017

(529,730)

171,287

–
g171,287

Japanese
yen

Euro and
other
currencies

e318,149

e1,009,176

(98,515)

(899,136)

219,634

125,347
g94,287

110,040

–
g110,040

With all other variables held constant, movements in euro/USD exchange rates by +10% or (cid:1)10% would have had an impact of e(15.6)
and e19.0 million on operating income, respectively. In addition, with all other variables held constant, movements in euro/JPY exchange
rates by +10% or (cid:1)10% would have had an impact of e(20.0) and e24.4 million on operating income, respectively.

To manage currency exposure, the Company generally uses foreign exchange forward contracts, currency options and collars. Except as
indicated in the table below, the derivative instruments held by the Company are designated as accounting hedges, have high correlation
with the underlying exposure and are highly effective in offsetting underlying price movements.

The effectiveness of forward contracts and currency options is measured using forward rates and the forward value of the underlying
hedged transaction. During 2012, the portion of gains or losses from hedging instruments excluded from the assessment of effectiveness
and the ineffective portions of hedges was nil (2011: e1.4 million recorded in other financial income and expense, net in the consolidated
statement of income).

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At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the fair value of instruments used to manage the currency exposure was as follows:

(in thousands)

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

2012

(cid:2)(cid:1)

2011

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

Nominal
amount

Fair value

Nominal
amount

Fair value

Forward exchange contract Japanese yen/euros – sale(1)

e107,835

e11,366

e212,141

e(18,105)

Forward exchange contract U.S. dollars/Indian rupees – sale(1)

Forward exchange contract Japanese yen/U.S. dollars – sale(1)

Forward exchange contract Japanese yen/euros – purchase(1)

Collars Japanese yen/euros(1)

Forward exchange contract Australian dollars/euros – sale(2)

Forward exchange contract Canadian dollars/euros – sale(2)

Other instruments(2)

64,750

24,721

5,802

–

121,591

65,236

38,751

(4,676)

1,124

(78)

–

1,190

232

1

3,626

16,099

–

(439)

(909)

–

14,909

(1,293)

–

–

15,321

–

–

197

(1)

(2)

Instruments entered into by the Company to hedge the foreign currency exchange risk of forecasted sales.

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments. Changes in the derivatives’ fair value were recorded in other financial income and expense, net in the consolidated statement of
income. In 2012, these instruments mainly relate to the acquisition of Gemcom.

Interest rate risk

Except for their impact on the general economic environment, which is difficult to quantify, the Company believes that changes in interest
rates in 2012 did not materially affect its revenue and earnings before financial income. Similarly, interest rates are not expected to affect its
business  or  future  operating  income.  Therefore,  the  Company’s  interest  rate  risk  is  primarily  a  risk  related  to  a  reduction  of  financial
revenue.

In December 2005, the Company entered into a e200 million multicurrency revolving loan facility which bore interest at variable rates and
which was extended for two additional years (see Note 21. Borrowings). In June 2009 and in July 2009, the Company entered into interest
rate swap agreements for a nominal amount of e100 and e100 million, respectively that fixed the underlying interest payable at 3.18% and
2.98% starting September 15, 2010 and continuing through December 3, 2012. In April 2010, the Company entered into interest rate basis
swap agreements for a nominal amount of e200 million converting variable rates at Euribor 3 months into Euribor 1 month. This facility was
completely repaid in 2012 and the related interest rate swaps instruments also matured.

In June 2010, the Company entered into interest rate swap agreements for a total amount of JPY14,500 million that have the economic
effect of modifying forecasted interest obligations relating to the term loan facility in Japan (see Note 21. Borrowings) so that the interest
payable effectively becomes fixed at 0.41% until June 9, 2015.

Financial  revenue,  which  is  composed  of  interest  income  from  cash,  cash  equivalents  and  short-term  investments,  is  sensitive  to
fluctuations in interest rates. As of December 31, 2012, cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled e1,319.1 million,
including e477.0 million sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates mostly in Europe. With all other variables held constant, an increase in
interest rates of 100 basis points would have had a positive impact in 2012 of e3.9 million on financial income and a decrease in interest
rates of 100 basis points would have had a negative impact of e3.0 million. As of December 31, 2011 cash and cash equivalents and
short-term investments totaled e1,423.0 million, including e1,052.0 million sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates mostly in Europe. With
all other variables held constant, an increase in interest rates of 100 basis points would have had a positive impact in 2011 of e10.1 million
on financial income, and a decrease in interest rates of 100 basis points would have had a negative impact of e8.7 million.

At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the fair value of instruments used to manage the interest rate risk was as follows:

(in thousands)

Interest rate swaps in Japanese yen

Interest rate swaps in euros

Interest rate basis swaps in euros

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

2012

(cid:2)(cid:1)

2011

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

Nominal
amount

e63,815

–

–

Fair value

Nominal
amount

e(289)

e101,297

–

–

200,000

200,000

Fair value

e(446)

(3,405)

(188)

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Note 21. Borrowings

In December 2005, the Company entered into a e200 million multicurrency revolving loan facility (the ‘‘Loan Facility’’). This agreement
provided for revolving credit for a period of five years, which could be extended twice by one additional year at the Company’s option.
Borrowings under the Loan Facility bore interest at Euribor plus 0.18% per annum. In March 2006, the Company drew down e200 million
under the Loan Facility. In 2006 and in 2007, the Company exercised its options to extend the revolving loan facility for the two additional
years. In April 2010, the Company used its option under the Loan Facility agreement to pay interest at Euribor 1 month instead of Euribor
3 months. In November 2012, the Company fully repaid the Loan Facility.

In April 2010, the Company entered into a term loan facility in Japan for JPY14,500 million (the equivalent of e115.0 million as of the draw
date) in order to finance a portion of the IBM PLM acquisition. The facility bears interest at Japanese yen Libor plus 0.60% per annum, and
is scheduled to be repaid by the Company in ten equal semi-annual installments, with the last payment being due in June of 2015.

The table below provides a breakdown of total borrowings by contractual maturity date as of December 31, 2012:

(in thousands)

Term loan facility in Japanese yen

Total

(cid:1)

Payments due by period

(cid:2)

Total

e63,815

63,815

Less than
1 year

e25,526

25,526

1-3 years

3-5 years

e38,289

38,289

–

–

More than
5 years

–

–

Note 22. Post-employment Benefits

Contributions made to defined contribution plans were e13.2 million and e10.6 million in 2012 and 2011 respectively.

The Company provides defined benefit retirement indemnities to the employees of its French operations, and sponsors defined benefit
pension  plans  for  certain  employees  in  the  United  States  of  America.  The  Company  also  has  certain  defined  benefit  plans  in  other
countries, mainly in Germany and in Japan.

In France, defined employee benefits include certain gratifications paid upon anniversary of employment and retirement indemnities that
are based upon an individual’s years of credited service and annualized salary at retirement. Retirement indemnity benefits vest and are
settled as a lump sum paid to the employee upon the employee’s retirement.

In the United States, pension benefits are based upon years of credited service and the employee’s average final earnings. Retirement
benefits are funded by the Company’s contributions to segregated pension plan assets, in an amount that is sufficient to meet or exceed the
minimum annual funding requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. In 2011, the Company decided to freeze the
American defined-benefit pension plan.

The projected benefit obligation was determined using the prospective method, based on the following assumptions:

Assumptions

Assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation:

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31, 2012

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Year ended December 31, 2011

(cid:2)

Europe

U.S.

Asia

Europe

U.S.

Asia

Discount rate

3.50%

Expected return on plan assets

4.00% – 5.25%

3.80%

8.00%

1.25%

5.25%

–

4.00% – 5.25%

4.60%

8.00%

1.40%

–

Average rate of compensation
increase

2.50% – 3.00%

N/A

2.50%

2.50% – 3.00%

3.00%

2.50%

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Assumptions used to determine the net periodic benefit cost:

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31, 2012

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Year ended December 31, 2011

(cid:2)

Europe

U.S.

Asia

Europe

U.S.

Asia

Discount rate

5.25%

Expected return on plan assets

4.00% – 5.25%

4.60%

8.00%

1.40%

5.25%

–

4.00% – 5.25%

5.50%

8.00%

1.60%

–

Average rate of compensation
increase

2.50% – 3.00%

3.00%

2.50%

2.00% – 3.00%

3.00%

2.50%

To develop the expected long-term rate of return on pension plan assets assumption, the Company considers the current and expected
asset allocations, as well as historical and expected returns on each category of plan assets.

Components of net periodic costs

The components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows:

(in thousands)

Current service cost

Interest cost

Expected return on plan assets

Curtailments and settlements

Net amortization and deferral

Net periodic benefit cost

Obligations and funded status

Changes in benefit obligations and plan assets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

(in thousands)

Benefit obligations at beginning of year

Current service cost

Interest cost

Net actuarial loss

Curtailments and settlements

Benefits paid

Exchange rate differences

Benefit obligations at end of year

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

Employer contribution

Actual return on plan assets

Benefits paid

Exchange rate differences

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

Funded status

Unrecognized actuarial losses

Unrecognized past service cost

Accrued benefit cost(1)

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

2011

e(4,665)

(5,001)

3,329

–

(1,789)
g(8,126)

e(5,774)

(4,604)

2,981

2,077

(269)
g(5,589)

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

e106,222

4,665

5,001

26,657

–

(1,893)

(1,650)
g139,002

53,872

4,133

2,986

(883)

(609)
g59,499

(79,503)

38,934

2,463
g(38,106)

2011

e93,449

5,774

4,604

7,304

(4,147)

(2,794)

2,032
g106,222

50,371

2,073

1,101

(659)

986
g53,872

(52,350)

13,755

2,607
g(35,988)

(1)

Composed in 2012 and 2011 of an accrued benefit cost in the amount of e(43.2) and e(37.9) million respectively, and a prepaid benefit cost of e5.1 and e1.9 million respectively.

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The benefit obligation by geographical location is as follows:

Europe

United States of America

Asia Pacific

Total benefit obligations

The fair value of plan assets by geographical location is as follows:

Europe

United States of America

Total fair value of plan assets

Plan assets

The weighted average asset allocations are as follows:

Debt instruments

Equity instruments

Total

Cash flows

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

63%

29%

8%

100%

2011

57%

34%

9%

100%

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

54%

46%

100%

2011

59%

41%

100%

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

75%

25%

100%

2011

70%

30%

100%

The Company does not expect to make any additional contributions to its pension plans in 2013.

The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:

Total

e(2,333)

(2,862)

(3,253)

(3,509)

(4,488)
e(33,317)

(in thousands)

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018-2022

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Note 23. Shareholders’ Equity

Shareholders’ equity activity

As of December 31, 2012, Dassault Syst `emes SA had 125,096,778 common shares issued with a nominal value of e1 per share.

The primary objective of the Company’s capital management is to ensure that it maintains a strong credit rating and healthy capital ratios in
order  to  support  its  business  and  for  the  purpose  of  increasing  the  profitability  of  shareholders’  equity  and  earnings  per  share.  The
Company manages its capital structure and adjusts it in light of changes in economic conditions. To maintain or adjust the capital structure,
the Company may adjust the dividend payment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new shares. No changes were
made in the objectives, policies or processes during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

Shareholders’ equity includes foreign currency translation adjustment of e(84.8) and e(56.7) million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011,
respectively.

Dividend rights

Dassault Syst `emes SA is required to maintain a legal reserve equal to 10% of the aggregate nominal value of its issued share capital. The
legal reserve balance was e12.3 and e12.1 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and represents a component of
retained earnings in the consolidated balance sheet. The legal reserve is distributable only upon the liquidation of the Company.

Distributable profit, consisting of net income of the year increased by retained earnings from prior years and after deduction for legal
reserve when required, is available for distribution to shareholders of the Company as dividends. Allocation of this profit is subject to
approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders following recommendations by the Board of Directors.

A dividend on ordinary shares relating to the periods ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was paid in the immediately
subsequent year, amounting to e86.3 and e65.6 million, respectively.

Dividends per share were e0.70 and e0.54 as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

A dividend of e1.5 and e0.2 million was paid to non-controlling interest in 2012 and 2011 respectively.

Stock repurchase programs

The General Meeting of Shareholders authorized the Board to implement a share repurchase program limited to 10% of the Company’s
share capital. Under this authorization, the Company may not buy shares at a price exceeding e85 per share or above a maximum annual
aggregate amount of e500 million. Under the Company’s share repurchase program, the Company repurchased 1,042,679 shares in 2012
for an aggregate amount of e75.1 million out of which 643,600 were canceled and repurchased 4,079,920 shares in 2011 for an aggregate
amount of e226.7 million out of which 3,429,920 were canceled.

Components of other comprehensive income

(in thousands)

Cash flow hedges:

Gains/(Losses) arising during the year

Less: reclassification adjustments for losses included in the income statement

Available-for-sale securities:

(Losses)/Gains arising during the year

Less: reclassification adjustments for gains or losses included in the income statement

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

2011

e13,202

(17,473)
g30,675

e(165)

–
g(165)

e(13,363)

(5,629)
g(7,734)

e35

–
g35

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Note 24. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Adjustments for non-cash items consist of the following:

(in thousands)

Depreciation of property and equipment

Amortization of intangible assets

Non-cash share-based payment expense

Other

Adjustments for non-cash items

Changes in operating assets and liabilities consist of the following:

(in thousands)

Decrease (Increase) in trade accounts receivable

Increase in accounts payable

Increase in accrued compensation

Increase (Decrease) in income tax payable

Increase in unearned revenue

Changes in other assets and liabilities

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

Notes

2012

2011

14

17

6

e32,722

99,397

25,049

9,056
g166,224

e25,055

87,256

17,290

32,254
g161,855

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

2011

e34,822

e(71,372)

4,116

17,277

23,508

14,939

(33,417)
g61,245

3,340

496

(28,470)

85,555

8,958
g(1,493)

Note 25. Commitments and Contingencies

Leases

The Company leases computer equipment, premises and office equipment under operating leases. Rent expense under operating leases
was e52.4 million and e48.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

At December 31, 2012, future minimum annual rental commitments under non-cancelable lease obligations were as follows:

(in thousands)

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018 and thereafter

Total future minimum lease payments

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leases

e51,673

46,645

44,396

42,705

40,663

131,641
g357,723

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3DS Paris Campus (Headquarters facilities in V´elizy-Villacoublay)

The Company leases approximately 60,000 square meters of office space for its headquarters facilities located in V´elizy-Villacoublay,
outside Paris, France, over a non-cancelable initial term of 12 years, with options to renew for additional periods. Future minimum rental
payments over the initial term, which began on June 30, 2008, amount to approximately e150.7 million in the aggregate and have been
included in the table presented above.

In December 2012, the Company agreed to sign a built-to-suit lease agreement for an additional building in its headquarters facilities and to
extend the initial term for a further five years. Under this agreement signed in February 2013, the Company has committed to lease an
additional 13,000 square meters of office space and to enter into a new lease for its headquarters facilities for a non-cancelable initial term
of 10 years which will take effect starting November 2015 when construction is expected to be completed. Future minimum rental payments
over the extended term amount to approximately e138 million in the aggregate and have not been included in the table presented above.

3DS Boston Campus

In 2010, the Company entered into a lease for office, technology lab and data center space in Waltham, outside Boston, Massachusetts,
United States, forming the DS Boston Campus and regrouping the primary operating facilities of the Company’s main American activities.
Under this agreement, the Company committed to lease approximately 20,000 square meters of office space for a non-cancelable initial
term of 12 years, with options to renew for additional periods. The total rented space will progressively increase, reaching 30,000 square
meters after six years. Future minimum rental payments over the initial term, which began on June 1, 2011, amount to approximately
e100 million in the aggregate and have been included in the table presented above.

Litigation and other proceedings

The  Company  is  involved  in  litigation  and  other  proceedings,  such  as  civil,  commercial  and  tax  proceedings,  incidental  to  normal
operations. It is not possible to determine the ultimate liability, if any, in these matters. In the opinion of management, after consultation with
legal counsel, the resolution of such litigation and proceedings will not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements of
the Company.

Note 26. Related-Party Transactions

Compensation of key management personnel

The table below summarizes compensation granted to key management personnel composed of respectively 10 and 12 executive officers
as of December 31, 2012 and 2011:

(in thousands)

Short-term benefits(1)

Share-based compensation(2)

Compensation of key management personnel

(1)

(2)

Including gross salaries, bonus, incentives, profit-sharing, directors’ fees and fringe benefits.

Expense recorded in the income statement for share-based payments (stock options and performance shares).

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

e8,336

12,932
g21,268

2011

e8,349

10,455
g18,804

The Group Chief Executive Officer is entitled to an indemnity payment upon the termination of his functions as Chief Executive Officer. The
amount of the indemnity due would be equivalent to a maximum of two years of compensation as Chief Executive Officer and would depend
on satisfying the performance conditions established for calculating his variable compensation.

Other transactions with related parties

The Company licenses its products for internal use to Dassault Aviation, a sister company to the Company. The Chairman of Dassault
Syst `emes SA was also the Chief Executive Officer of Dassault Aviation until January 2013. Dassault Aviation licenses the Company’s
products on commercial terms consistent with those granted to the Company’s other customers of similar size. These licenses generated
e15.7 and e12.9 million of software revenue for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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The Company also provides service and support to Dassault Aviation. Such activity generated service revenues of e11.3 and e15.2 million
in the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The balances of trade accounts receivable with Dassault Aviation were
e13.3 million, and e8.6 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Most of the Company’s development organizations subcontract software development work to 3DPLM Ltd, a company located in India. On
July  1,  2011,  the  Company  increased  its  share  in  3DPLM  Ltd  from  30%  to  42%  (see  Note  16.  Business  Combinations).  Prior  to  this
transaction, 3DPLM Ltd was a related party to the Company. 3DPLM Ltd is now fully consolidated in the Company’s financial statements.
Services purchased from 3DPLM Ltd for the period from January 1 through June 30, 2011 amounted to e13.6 million.

In July 2012, the Company issued 23,412 new shares to compensate the contribution of 5% of the share capital of Dassault Data Services
subsidiary from the Chairman of the Company to the Group, for a total value of e1.7 million. As a result of this transaction, the Company
increased its share in Dassault Data Services from 95% to 100%.

Note 27. Principal Dassault Syst `emes Companies

The principal Dassault Syst `emes SA subsidiaries included in the scope of consolidation as at December 31, 2012 are as follows:

Country

France

France

France

Germany

Italy

Sweden

Consolidated companies

Dassault Data Services SAS

Dassault Syst `emes Provence SAS

Exalead SA

Dassault Syst `emes Deutschland GmbH

Dassault Syst `emes Italia Srl

Dassault Syst `emes AB

United Kingdom

Dassault Syst `emes United Kingdom Ltd

Canada

Canada

United States

United States

United States

United States

United States

United States

United States

United States

United States

Australia

China

India

India

Dassault Syst `emes Canada Inc.

Gemcom Software International Inc.

Dassault Syst `emes Americas Corp.

Dassault Syst `emes Corp.

Dassault Syst `emes Delmia Corp.

Dassault Syst `emes Enovia Corp.

Dassault Syst `emes Simulia Corp.

Dassault Syst `emes Services, LLC

Dassault Syst `emes SolidWorks Corp.

Spatial Corp.

Inceptra LLC

Gemcom Software Australia Pty., Ltd

Dassault Syst `emes (Shanghai) Information Technology Co., Ltd

3DPLM Software Solutions Ltd

Dassault Syst `emes India Private Ltd

South Korea

Dassault Syst `emes Korea Corp.

Japan

Japan

Dassault Syst `emes KK

SolidWorks Japan KK

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% of
Interest

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

42%

100%

100%

100%

100%

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Note 28. Events After the Reporting Period

In February 2013, the Company entered into a built-to-suit lease agreement for a new building in its 3DS Paris Campus and extended the
lease term for a further five years ending November 2025 (see Note 25. Commitments and Contingencies).

4.1.2 Report of the Statutory Auditors on the Consolidated
Financial Statements

This is a free translation into English of the statutory auditors’ report issued in French and is provided solely for the convenience of English
speaking users. The statutory auditors’ report includes information specifically required by French law in such reports, whether modified or
not. This information is presented below the opinion on the consolidated financial statements and includes an explanatory paragraph
discussing the auditors’ assessments of certain significant accounting and auditing matters. These assessments were considered for the
purpose of issuing an audit opinion on the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole and not to provide separate assurance on
individual  account  balances,  transactions,  or  disclosures.  This  report  also  includes  information  relating  to  the  specific  verification  of
information given in the Group’s management report.

This  report  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with,  and  construed  in  accordance  with,  French  law  and  professional  auditing  standards
applicable in France.

To the Shareholders

In  compliance  with  the  assignment  entrusted  to  us  by  your  General  meetings,  we  hereby  report  to  you,  for  the  year  ended
31 December 2012, on:

(cid:127) the audit of the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Dassault Syst `emes,

(cid:127) the justification of our assessments,

(cid:127) the specific verification required by law.

These  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  approved  by  the  Board  of  Directors.  Our  role  is  to  express  an  opinion  on  these
consolidated financial statements based on our audit.

I – Opinion on the consolidated financial statements

We conducted our audit in accordance with professional standards applicable in France; those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
involves performing procedures, using sampling techniques or other methods of selection, to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and
disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and
the reasonableness of accounting estimates made, as well as the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe
that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets and liabilities and of the financial position of the
Group as at 31 December 2012 and of the results of its operations for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union.

II – Justification of our assessments

In accordance with the requirements of article L. 823-9 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce) relating to the justification of
our assessments, we bring to your attention the following matters:

(cid:127) Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements sets out the accounting principles and methods used to account for revenue including

firstly new software licenses along with related maintenance, and secondly services and other revenue.

(cid:127) Notes 2, 16 and 17 to the consolidated financial statements set out the accounting principles and methods used to determine the value of
the assets and liabilities acquired through business combinations, which are based on significant assumptions and estimates made
by management.

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(cid:127) Notes 2 and 6 to the consolidated financial statements set out the accounting principles and methods used to determine the fair value of
the  share-based  payment  awards  granted  to  the  Directors,  Senior  Management  and  employees,  which  is  based  on  significant
assumptions and estimates made by management.

As  part  of  our  work,  we  verified  the  above-mentioned  accounting  principles  and  methods,  examined  the  assumptions  used  and  their
application, and verified that the information provided in the notes above was appropriate.

These assessments were made as part of our audit of the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, and therefore contributed to
the opinion we formed which is expressed in the first part of this report.

III – Specific verification

As required by law, we have also verified in accordance with professional standards applicable in France the information presented in the
Group’s management report.

We have no matters to report as to its fair presentation and its consistency with the consolidated financial statements.

Neuilly Sur Seine and Paris-La D ´efense, on 28 March 2013
The Statutory Auditors

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AUDIT

ERNST & YOUNG ET AUTRES

French original signed by:

French original signed by:

Pierre Marty

Jean-Fran¸cois Ginies

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4.2 Parent Company Financial Statements

The financial statements presented below are the individual parent company financial statements of Dassault Syst `emes SA.

Presentation of the parent company financial statements and the valuation methods used

The financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 have been prepared in accordance with the French General Chart of
Accounts (Plan Comptable G ´en ´eral), the French Commercial Code and French regulatory requirements. They are presented in the same
manner and prepared using the same valuation methods as the preceding year.

Results of operations of Dassault Syst `emes SA

In 2012, operating revenue increased 15.8% to e997.6 million from e861.1 million in 2011. Software revenue amounted to e839.9 million in
2012, compared to e716.3 million in 2011, an increase of 17.2%, primarily due to good performance by all of the Dassault Syst `emes SA’s
brands, particularly CATIA, and to the favorable effect of the exchange rates on the Japanese yen and the US dollar on the royalties paid to
Dassault Syst `emes SA regarding the brands for which it holds the intellectual property.

The portion of revenue earned from export sales increased to e813.0 million, or 82.1% of net sales.

Operating expenses increased 17.4% to e769.7 million in 2012 from e655.6 million in 2011. The main drivers of this increase are:

(cid:127) salary costs increased +19.9%, due to:

(cid:127) the effect of the new tax laws implemented last summer which increased the social contributions on the granted performance

shares from 14% to 30%, and the social contributions on the employee profit sharing from 8% to 20%;

(cid:127) the full year effect of the merged companies Geensoft SAS, Dassault Syst `emes Simulia France SAS and Intercim SAS and the

hiring realized in 2012, particularly to strengthen the industry organization.

(cid:127) other purchases and external expenses (+15.1%), driven by an increase in:

(cid:127) marketing and communication expenses for the promotion and the development of the fame of Dassault Syst `emes;

(cid:127) IT and R&D subcontracting expenses.

(cid:127) other expenses, and specifically intercompany licensing fees increased 22.5% to e183.7 million in 2012 mainly due to the good level of

performance demonstrated by all products distributed by Dassault Syst `emes SA.

(cid:127) depreciation and amortization expenses and reserves for risk increased 5.8% due to an increase of the depreciation of the intangible

assets resulting from the purchase of intellectual properties and of the financial software that went live this year.

Operating income increased 10.9% to e227.9 million.

Financial revenue for 2012 amounted to e137.7 million compared to e143.4 million for the preceding year, a decrease of 4.0%. This change
was principally due to the net reversal of provisions for a decline in value of long term investments of e26.3 million in 2011, partially offset by
an increase in dividends received (e124.5 million in 2012 compared to e111.8 million in 2011) and an increase in the net revenue from
disposals of investment securities (e20.5 million in 2012 compared to e8.1 million in 2011).

Net income amounted to e254.8 million in 2012 compared to e264.8 million in 2011.

At  December  31,  2012,  cash  and  short-term  investments  amounted  to  e1,133.9  million  compared  to  e1,224.0  million  at
December 31, 2011. This decrease is due to the acquisition of Gemcom and to the reimbursement of the loan of e200.0 million offset by the
benefit  brought  by  the  roll  out  of  the  centralized  cash  management  arrangement,  particularly  the  US  subsidiaries,  and  to  cash  from
operations.

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4.2.1 Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

ASSETS

FIXED ASSETS

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Concessions, patents, licenses,
trademarks

Assets in progress, advances and
on-account payments

Property, plant & equipment

Machinery & equipment

Other property, plant & equipment

Property, plant & equipment in progress

Financial assets

Investments in subsidiaries

Loans and advances to subsidiaries

Loans

Deposits and guarantees

CURRENT ASSETS

Advances and on-account payments

Receivables

Trade receivables

Other operating receivables

Marketable securities

Treasury shares

Cash and cash equivalents

Prepaid expenses

Unrealized exchange losses

TOTAL ASSETS

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

Notes

Gross

Amortization or
provision for
depreciation

2012

Net

(cid:2)

2011

Net

3, 4

g2,386,873

g(228,649)

g2,158,224

g1,841,578

222,111

123,426

97,905

780

99,752

61,024

38,469

259

2,065,010

1,786,483

277,737

450

340
g1,393,097

218

201,572

141,242

60,330

1,130,185

57,400

3,722

13,919

5,075
g3,798,964

5

6

7.1

7.2

8

(57,824)

(2,280)

164,287

121,146

143,927

111,871

(55,544)

42,361

20,459

–

(61,388)

(44,849)

(16,539)

–

(109,437)

(109,437)

–

–

–
g(15,031)

–

(15,031)

(15,031)

–

–

–

–

–

780

38,364

16,175

21,930

259

1,955,573

1,677,046

277,737

450

340
g1,378,066

218

186,541

126,211

60,330

11,597

37,225

12,358

23,657

1,210

1,660,426

1,551,890

107,481

685

370
g1,527,348

61

266,756

183,040

83,716

1,130,185

1,212,102

57,400

3,722

13,919

36,524

11,905

8,226

–
g(243,680)

5,075
g3,555,284

854
g3,378,006

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(in thousands)

LIABILITIES

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common stock

Share premium

Contribution premiums

Legal reserve

Retained earnings

Earnings for the financial year

Regulated provisions

Accelerated depreciation

Provisions for contingencies and losses

LIABILITIES

Financial liabilities

Bank loans and borrowings

Miscellaneous loans and borrowings

Payables

Trade payables

Tax and social security payables

Other payables

Unearned revenue

Unrealized exchange gains

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Financial statements 4

(cid:1)

Years ended December 31,

(cid:2)

2012

2011

Notes

Before AGM’s
resolutions

Before AGM’s
resolutions

9

g2,389,190

g2,168,738

125,097

314,402

271,591

12,309

123,093

263,875

269,978

12,133

1,395,566

1,217,238

254,847

14,450

928

264,795

16,836

790

44,762
g1,077,189

30,383
g1,122,460

10

11

22,487

308

22,179

13

1,054,702

64,101

111,812

878,789

42,734

14

221,380

200,710

20,670

901,080

110,760

101,282

689,038

53,696

1,409
g3,555,284

2,729
g3,378,006

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4.2.2 Statements of Income

(in thousands)

Operating revenue (I)

Sales of equipment

Royalties and services

Net sales

Of which exports

Capitalized production

Reversals of provisions, amortization and transfers of expenses

Other revenue

Operating expenses (II)

Purchases of materials

Other purchases and external expenses

Taxes, duties and similar payments

Salaries and wages

Social security contributions

Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets

Appropriations to provisions for depreciation of current assets

Appropriations to provisions for contingencies and liabilities

Other expenses

OPERATING INCOME (III = I + II)

Financial income (IV)

Other interest and similar revenue

Reversals of provisions and transfers of expenses

Exchange gains

Net revenue from disposals of investment securities

Financial expenses (V)

Appropriations to provisions

Interest and similar expenses

Exchange losses

Net loss from disposals of investment securities

FINANCIAL INCOME/LOSS (VI = IV + V)

CURRENT INCOME (III + VI)
Extraordinary revenue (VII)
From management transactions

From capital transactions

Reversals of provisions and transfers of expenses

Extraordinary expenses (VIII)

On management transactions

On capital transactions

Appropriations to amortization and provisions

EXTRAORDINARY INCOME (IX = VII + VIII)

Regulated and optional employee profit-sharing (X)

Optional employee profit-sharing

Regulated employee profit-sharing

Corporate income tax (XI)

NET INCOME (III + VI + IX + X + XI)

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(cid:1)

Years ended December 31,

(cid:2)

Notes

2012

2011

16

19

g997,550
–

990,706

990,706

812,952

2,165

4,625

54

g861,105
–

850,023

850,023

679,705

7,206

3,564

312

(769,692)

(655,579)

–

(288,191)

(13,460)

(164,251)

(88,240)

(21,406)

(5,378)

(5,055)

(227)

(250,443)

(14,301)

(140,056)

(70,506)

(16,661)

(9,036)

(4,396)

(183,711)

(149,953)

227,858

176,141

128,012

1,088

26,644

20,477

(38,483)

(5,075)

(8,130)

(25,278)

–

137,658

365,516
24,092
2

10,718

13,372

(52,434)

(160)

(39,780)

(12,494)

(28,342)

(29,869)

(16,404)

(13,465)

205,526

205,471

122,178

61,142

14,088

8,063

(62,064)

(32,960)

(11,332)

(17,624)

(148)

143,407

348,933
36,606
366

26,818

9,422

(46,573)

(8)

(32,803)

(13,762)

(9,967)

(27,358)

(14,165)

(13,193)

20

(52,458)
g254,847

(46,813)
g264,795

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4.2.3 Notes to the Parent Company Financial Statements

Note 1. Description of Business and Key Events of the Year

Description of business

Dassault Syst `emes SA is the parent company of the Dassault Syst `emes Group, world leader of Product Lifecycle Management (‘‘PLM’’)
software solutions powered by three-dimensional (3D) representation.

Dassault Syst `emes SA provides software solutions and consulting services which enable its customers to innovate in the design and
quality of products and services, reduce design-cycle time to accelerate time-to-market, collaborate with partners and suppliers in product
development,  reduce  the  development,  manufacturing,  and  maintain  products  more  cost  effectively,  obtain  and  capture  and  leverage
information intelligence, whether from internal sources and/or from the Internet, and simulate their end-customers’ experiences. Dassault
Syst `emes SA also provides consulting and training services to its customers.

Significant operations on long term financial investment

On June 29, 2012, Dassault Syst `emes SA sold 100% of its subsidiary Transcat PLM GmbH to the company Transcat GmbH.

Following to a decision of the Board taken on July 25, 2012, Dassault Syst `emes SA proceeded to a capital increase of 23,412 new shares in
remuneration of Mr. Charles Edelstenne’s ownership of 5% of the capital of Dassault Data Services SAS for an amount of e1.7 million.

On August 2, 2012, Dassault Syst `emes SA acquired for e19.1 million the company Netvibes France from Netvibes Ltd. The Netvibes group
developed an Internet platform offering dashboard intelligence technologies.

On October 24, 2012, Dassault Syst `emes SA subscribed to the capital increase of its subsidiary Dassault Syst `emes International SAS for
a total amount of e100.3 million as well as to the capital increase of its subsidiary Dassault Syst `emes India Pvt Ltd for a total amount of
$5.0 million on November 27, 2012.

In addition, during December 2012, Dassault Syst `emes SA proceeded to the capital increase of Exalead SA for an amount of e20,2 million.

Respectively on January 3, 2012 and October 2, 2012, the French companies Intercim SAS and Nsided SAS were merged into Dassault
Syst `emes SA.

Dividend payment

The Combined General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 7, 2012, approved a dividend of e86.7 million, based on the existing shares
as at February 29, 2012. The effective dividend paid to the shareholders amounted to e86.3 million of which e1.2 million representing the
dividend on treasury shares and e0.8 million resulting from the difference between existing number of shares as at February 29, 2012 and
actual number of shares as at June 7, 2012.

Performance shares

The General Meeting of Shareholders of May 27, 2010, authorized the Board of Directors that decided on September 29, 2012 to grant
Dassault Syst `emes SA performance shares to the extent that, the maximum number of performance shares cannot exceed more than
1.5% of Dassault Syst `emes SA’s capital at the date of the General Meeting of Shareholders.

Pursuant to this authorization, during the year ended December 31, 2012, the Board of Directors allocated 150,000 performance shares to
the Dassault Syst `emes SA’s Chief Executive Officer (‘‘CEO’’) (called ‘‘Actions 2010-05’’), and 539,230 performance shares to employees
and executive officers (‘‘mandataires sociaux’’) of Dassault Syst `emes SA and the Group (called ‘‘Actions 2010-04’’) of which 14,000 were
granted to the CEO.

Such shares shall become vested pursuant to the following conditions:

(cid:127) By the Chief Executive Officer at the end of an acquisition period of two years for the 150,000 ‘‘Actions 2010-05’’, subject to the condition
that the CEO be an executive officer of Dassault Syst `emes SA at the acquisition date, and subject to the fulfillment of performance

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conditions established by the Board of Directors. In addition, the CEO is required to hold the vested shares until the end of a two-year
lock-up period; the CEO will have to keep at least 15% of the ‘‘Actions 2010-05’’ until he has left his current functions;

(cid:127) By the employees and the executive officers under the Performance Share Plan ‘‘Actions 2010-04’’ at the end of an acquisition period of
three years, subject to the condition that they are still with Dassault Syst `emes SA or one of its subsidiaries at the acquisition date, and
subject to the fulfillment of performance condition established by the Board of Directors. In addition, they are required to hold the vested
shares until the end of a two-year lock-up period;

(cid:127) By the employees and the executive officers of the Group for the International Performance Share Plan ‘‘Actions 2010-04’’ at the end of
an acquisition period of four years, subject to the condition that the they are still part of the Group at the acquisition date, and subject to
the  fulfillment  of  performance  conditions  established  by  the  Board  of  Directors.  The  recharge  of  these  expenses  to  the  Group’s
subsidiaries will be done at the acquisition date on the basis of the effective attribution of the shares. During the vesting period, Dassault
Syst `emes SA accrues only for the costs related to the performance shares attributed to its own employees.

Stock repurchase program

The  General  Meeting  of  Shareholders  of  May  26,  2011  and  June  7,  2012  authorized  the  Board  of  Directors  to  implement  a  share
repurchase  program  not  to  exceed  10%  of  Dassault  Syst `emes  SA’s  share  capital.  In  addition,  these  programs  specify  that  Dassault
Syst `emes SA may not purchase shares at a price exceeding e85 per share and that the aggregate amount may not exceed e500 million.

During 2012, 1,042,679 shares were repurchased for a total amount of e75.1 million.

Shareholder base

On December 31, the share capital of Dassault Syst `emes SA was held by:

(In %)

Public

Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault

Charles Edelstenne and assignees(1)

Bernard Charl `es

SW Securities LLC

Treasury shares

Other directors and executive officers

Total

On December 31, the voting rights in Dassault Syst `emes SA were held by:

(In % of exercisable voting rights)(1)

Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault

Public

Charles Edelstenne and assignees(2)

Bernard Charl `es

Other directors and executive officers

Total

2012

50.6

41.5

6.2

0.8

0.2

0.7

–

2011

49.9

42.2

6.2

1.0

0.2

0.5

–

100.0

100.0

2012

51.9

38.0

9.2

0.9

–

2011

51.7

37.9

9.4

1.0

–

100.0

100.0

(1)

The total number of exercisable voting rights in the table above is the ‘‘net’’ number of voting rights (which does not include shares for which voting rights are suspended), or the

number of votes which may be exercised in a Meeting of Shareholders.

(2)

At December 31, 2012, Mr. Edelstenne held 1,942,459 shares with all ownership rights and 1,542 shares through two family companies which he manages, representing in the

aggregate 1.57% of the outstanding capital and 2.30% of the exercisable voting rights, as well as 5,763,600 shares with ‘‘usage’’ rights (usufruit). For the usage rights with respect

to these 5,763,600 shares, representing 6.87% of the voting rights; Mr. Edelstenne can only exercise the right to vote on decisions of the General Meeting of Shareholders
concerning the allocation of profit; the holders of the bare property rights (nue-propri ´et ´e) exercise the right to vote for other resolutions in compliance with Article 11 of the by-laws.

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Event after the reporting period

In February 2013, Dassault Syst `emes SA entered into a built-to-suit lease agreement for a new building in its headquarters facilities in
V´elizy-Villacoublay, outside Paris, France, and extended the lease term for a further five years ending November 2025 (see Note 15.3 Other
Commitments).

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The financial year lasts for 12 months from January 1 through December 31.

The annual financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2012, have been prepared and are presented in accordance with CRC
Regulation 99-03. General accounting conventions have been applied in keeping with the principle of prudence, the principle of continuity
of accounting methods from one year to the next, the independence of financial years, and the assumption that the business is a going
concern. Assets and liabilities are initially recorded at historical cost.

Dassault Syst `emes SA applies accounting rules on the definition, valuation, amortization and depreciation of assets defined, in particular,
in Regulation 2002-10 of December 12, 2002 and 2004-6 of November 23, 2004, by the Comit ´e de la R `eglementation Comptable (French
Accounting Regulation Committee).

Significant accounting polices applied are as follows:

2.1 Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment are recognized at their acquisition cost when they are purchased, at their production
cost when they are produced internally, and at their integration value when they are transferred.

Technical deficits resulting from merger operations are recorded as goodwill. Dassault Syst `emes SA reviews the net realizable value of
such assets periodically to ensure that the net realizable value is not less than the carrying value.

Acquisition cost includes the purchase price and any additional expenses directly relating to the acquisition. The amortizable amount
depends on the acquisition costs less any market value net of disposal costs at the end of their term of use.

Intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their expected useful life (three to five years for software and seven to
eight years for intellectual property).

The useful life and amortization methods applied to property, plant and equipment are presented below:

1) Declining balance method:

New IT equipment
New office equipment

2) Straight-line method:

Secondhand IT equipment
Laptop computers
Transportation equipment
Office equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Office furniture

3 to 7 years
3 to 7 years

3 years
2 years
4 years
7 years
over the term of the lease
over the term of the lease

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2.2 Financial assets

Investments in subsidiaries are initially valued at their historical acquisition cost. Since 2007, expenses directly related to the acquisition of
equity securities have been included in the acquisition cost of these securities and depreciated, for tax and accounting purposes, over five
years. Loans and advances to subsidiaries are valued at their net realizable value.

Periodically and at least at the annual closing period, Dassault Syst `emes SA reviews the net realizable value of its investments and loans
and advances to subsidiaries. In particular, the net realizable value of securities takes into account the amount of shareholders’ equity,
long-term profitability and strategic factors. An impairment is recognized if the net realizable value is less than the acquired book value
when the reduced value is at long term.

2.3 Marketable securities

Marketable securities are recorded at their acquisition price and are depreciated, when applicable, by referring to their stock market value
at the end of the year. Marketable securities acquired in foreign currencies are converted at the closing exchange rate.

2.4 Receivables and payables

Trade receivables and payables are carried at their nominal value. A provision for depreciation is recorded when the net realizable value is
lower than the historical value taking into account, in particular, their age and their probability of collectability.

2.5 Foreign currency transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded in Euros in the income statement at the monthly average exchange rate. Receivables,
debts and cash in foreign currencies are converted in Euros in the balance sheet at the closing exchange rate or at the hedged rate when
they are subject to exchange rate hedging. The conversion differences are recorded on the balance sheet in ‘‘Unrealized Exchange Losses/
Gains’’. In the event of unrealized losses, a provision for contingencies (exchange loss) is recorded. However, the reevaluation at closing
rate  of  the  current  accounts  used  for  the  Group  cash  pooling  and  the  cash  and  cash  equivalent  excepted  marketable  securities  is
considered as realized exchange gains or losses and is presented in net flows in the financial result.

2.6 Net sales

Dassault Syst `emes SA derives revenue from the following sources: (i) new software licenses and periodic licenses; (ii) maintenance which
includes software license updates and technical support; (iii) development of additional functionalities of standard products requested by
clients and (iv) royalties coming from distribution agreements mainly signed with Dassault Syst `emes Group subsidiaries.

Software license revenue represents fees earned from granting customers licenses to use the Dassault Syst `emes SA’s software. Software
license revenue consists of perpetual and periodic license sales of software products and is recognized when: an agreement with the
customer exists, the delivery and the acceptation of the software has occurred, the software license fee and associated costs are fixed or
determinable; and it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to Dassault Syst `emes SA. In instances
when any of the four criteria are not met, the revenue recognition of software license is deferred until all criteria are met. Revenue related to
the licensing of software through value-added resellers (VARs) is generally recognized when evidence of a sale to an end-user customer is
provided to Dassault Syst `emes SA, assuming all other revenue recognition criteria have been met.

Periodic licenses generally have a one-year term and the corresponding fee is recognized ratably over the term of the license.

Maintenance revenue represents periodic fees associated with the sale of unspecified product updates on a when-and-if-available basis
and technical support. Maintenance agreements are entered into in connection with the initial software license purchase. The maintenance
support may be renewed at the conclusion of each term. Revenue from maintenance is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of
the maintenance agreement.

Product development revenue relates to the development of additional functionalities of standard products requested by clients and is
recognized as the development work is performed.

Revenue under multiple-element arrangements, which typically include new software licenses and maintenance agreements sold together,
is allocated to each element in the arrangement primarily using the residual method based upon the fair value of the undelivered elements.
Discounts, if any, are applied to the delivered elements, usually software licenses, under the residual method. For maintenance, fair value is
determined based upon an expected renewal rate.

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Services and other revenue consist primarily of fees from consulting services and training. Services generally do not require significant
modification or customization of software products and are accounted for separately to the extent they are not essential to the functionality
of software products. Service revenues derived from time and material contracts are recognized as time is incurred.

Service  revenues  derived  from  fixed  price  contracts  are  generally  recognized  using  a  percentage  of  completion  basis.  For  customer
support contracts, when no performance pattern is discernible, revenue is recognized ratably over the term of the contract, generally one
year, on a straight-line basis.

2.7 Research & Development (‘‘R&D’’) expenses

Research costs are expensed as incurred. Since it is difficult to demonstrate technological feasibility before a working prototype has been
completed, such costs are expensed. Technological feasibility is generally demonstrated shortly before the commercial release of software
products.  As  a  consequence,  costs  incurred  after  technological  feasibility  is  established  that  could  potentially  be  capitalized  are
not material.

2.8 Provisions for contingencies and losses

Dassault  Syst `emes  SA  applies  accounting  rules  on  liabilities,  in  Regulation  2002-06  by  the  Comit ´e  de  la  R `eglementation  Comptable
(French Accounting Regulation Committee) which means that the Dassault Syst `emes SA has to accrue for provisions for contingencies
and losses in order to face probable decrease of resources toward third parties without any counterpart for Dassault Syst `emes SA. These
provisions are estimated taking in account the most probable hypothesis at the closing date.

2.9 Derivatives

Dassault Syst `emes SA generally mitigates foreign currency exposure to revenue and cost generated by its ongoing and predictable activity.
Dassault Syst `emes SA can also mitigate a given foreign currency exposure linked to operations realized, for instance, when it undertakes
an acquisition in foreign currency. Dassault Syst `emes SA, in order to mitigate foreign currency exposure, uses only foreign exchange
contracts or financial instruments for which total maximum losses are known from the outset.

Interest rate derivatives

The financial income and expense resulting from the use of derivatives is recorded in the income statement in the same manner as income
and  expense  from  the  covered  transactions  when  the  derivatives  are  considered  to  be  hedging  transactions  from  an  accounting
perspective. If the instruments do not qualify as hedging, they are evaluated as follows:

(cid:127) unrealized losses on negotiated financial instruments are fully reserved;

(cid:127) net gains on negotiated financial instruments are recognized in the income statement upon settlement.

Exchange rate derivatives

Exchange rate derivatives are included in Dassault Syst `emes Group’s currency position. Unrealized losses on these derivatives are taken
into account in determining the provision for unrealized exchange losses.

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Notes to the Balance Sheet

Note 3. Changes in Fixed Assets

(in thousands)

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Patents, licenses and trademarks

Intangible assets in progress

Tangible assets

Machinery and equipment

Other property, plant & equipment

Fixtures and fittings

Vehicles

Office furniture

Office equipment

PP&E in progress

Financial assets

Investments in subsidiaries

Loans and advances to subsidiaries

Loans

Deposits and guarantees

Total gross fixed assets

Gross
12/31/2011

g191,851

111,871

68,383

11,597

92,004

50,831

39,963

25,483

269

7,538

6,673

1,210

1,769,912

1,661,327

107,530

685

370
g2,053,767

Contributions
merged
companies

g90

–

90

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–
g90

Additions
2012

g42,761

11,555

30,426

780

16,343

13,828

2,256

1,431

–

818

7

259

679,126

159,376

519,700

15

35
g738,230

Disposals
2012

g(12,591)

–

(994)

(11,597)

(8,595)

(3,635)

(3,750)

(3,257)

(55)

(22)

(416)

(1,210)

(384,028)

(34,220)

(349,493)

(250)

(65)
g(405,214)

Gross
12/31/2012

g222,111

123,426

97,905

780

99,752

61,024

38,469

23,657

214

8,334

6,264

259

2,065,010

1,786,483

277,737

450

340
g2,386,873

Fixed  assets  in  progress  and  advances  and  on-account  payments  on  fixed  assets  are  recorded  under  the  fixed  asset  item  to  which
they relate.

The increase in intangible assets in 2012 was mainly due to the acquisition of intellectual properties for e18.9 million, to the inclusion of
goodwill  related  to  the  mergers  completed  during  the  year  for  e10.4  million  and  to  the  capitalization  of  the  upgrade  of  the  finance
information system of Dassault Syst `emes SA (in assets in progress).

The increase in the tangible assets is mainly explained by the recurring investments of office IT equipment and servers for e13.8 million of
which e6.9 million are linked to the implementation of the new Data Center.

Financial  assets  are  mainly  composed  of  investments  in  subsidiaries  and  loans  and  advances  to  subsidiaries,  details  of  which  are
presented  in  the  information  concerning  subsidiaries  and  shareholdings  (see  Note  25.  Information  Relating  to  Subsidiaries  and
Shareholdings), as well as loans and advances granted to employee and deposits and guarantees.

The main variations on investments in subsidiaries are explained in Note 1. Description of Business and Key Events of the Year.

The variation of loans and advances to subsidiaries is explained by the new loans granted to the subsidiaries which are driven by the
acquisition plan of the Group.

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Note 4. Changes in Amortization, Depreciation and Impairment

(in thousands)

Intangible assets

Patents, licenses and trademarks

Other intangible assets

Tangible assets

Machinery and equipment

Other property, plant & equipment

Fixtures and fittings

Vehicles

Office furniture

Office equipment

Financial assets

Investments in subsidiaries

Loans and advances to subsidiaries

Loans

Deposits and guarantees

Total amortization and impairment

Amortization
and impairment
at 12/31/2011

Contributions
merged
companies

Additions
in 2012

Reversals and
transfers 2012

Amortization
and impairment
at 12/31/2012

g47,924

47,924

–

54,779

38,475

16,304

7,795

257

1,884

6,368

109,486

109,437

49

–

–
g212,189

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

g9,944

7,664

2,280

13,742

9,804

3,938

2,911

12

769

246

–

–

–

–

g(44)

(44)

–

(7,133)

(3,430)

(3,703)

(3,208)

(55)

(24)

(416)

(49)

–

(49)

–

g57,824

55,544

2,280

61,388

44,849

16,539

7,498

214

2,629

6,198

109,437

109,437

–

–

–
g23,686

–
g(7,226)

–
g228,649

Depreciation of the intangible assets is principally explained by depreciation of a part of a goodwill recorded by Dassault Syst `emes SA.

The decrease of tangible assets depreciations is mainly linked to the renewal of the IT equipments and to the disposal of the former data
center, as mentioned above in Note 3. Changes in Fixed Assets.

Note 5. Trade Receivables

Trade receivables are broken down as follows:

(In thousands)

Trade accounts receivable

Accrued revenue

Allowance for trade accounts receivable

Total trade receivables

12/31/12

12/31/11

e127,643

13,599

(15,031)
g126,211

e158,395

36,468

(11,823)
g183,040

The due date of all trade receivables and related items is less than one year.

The increase in bad debt reserve amounting to e3.2 million is principally explained by the additional provision for a reseller receivable in
Southern Europe.

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Note 6. Other Receivables

Other receivables consist of the following elements:

(In thousands)

Income tax receivable

Value added tax

Current accounts receivable

Accrued credit notes

Derivatives

Receivable related to the exercise of stock options

Other

Total other receivables

12/31/12

e15,857

17,053

15,470

3,906

1,441

2,537

4,066
g60,330

12/31/11

e21,637

15,755

33,179

9,524

184

2,863

574
g83,716

The due date of other receivables is less than one year for e58.3 million. The part over one year is equal to e2.0 million and is related to the
portion of sale price of the company Transcat PLM GmbH sold in 2012 and remaining to be collected.

The change in current accounts receivable is principally due to the recapitalization of Exalead SA compensated with their current account
for e20.2 million, offset by an increase in receivables from certain European subsidiaries.

Note 7. Cash and Cash Equivalents

7.1 Marketable Securities

(In thousands)

Marketable securities

12/31/12

12/31/11

g1,130,185

g1,212,102

On December 31, 2012, marketable securities were denominated in euros.

The decrease of marketable securities is mainly due to the operations of external growth of the Group, in particular the Gemcom Group
acquisition, as well as the reimbursement of the loan of e200.0 million in November 2012. In addition, the Group cash pooling and Dassault
Syst `emes SA current activity continued to generate additional cash.

e1,122.5 million of marketable securities are held in monetary investments and e7.7 million are held in diversified investment structures.

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7.2 Treasury Shares

Treasury shares as of January 1, 2012

Transfer of shares

Repurchase of treasury shares

Cancelation of treasury shares

Treasury shares as of December 31, 2012

Note 8. Prepaid Expenses

Prepaid expenses are comprised of the following:

(In thousands)

IT maintenance

Other

Total prepaid expenses

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Number
of shares

Average price
(in Euros)

Total shares
(in thousands)

650,000

(150,000)

1,042,679

(643,600)

899,079

g56.19

55.91

72.06

71.28
g63.84

g36,524

(8,386)

75,136

(45,874)
g57,400

12/31/12

e5,781

8,138
g13,919

12/31/11

e4,289

3,937
g8,226

The increase of other prepaid expenses is mainly explained by 2013 expenses received at end of 2012.

Note 9. Shareholders’ Equity

9.1 Share Capital

Movements in share capital during the year ended December 31, 2012 were as follows:

Shares as of January 1, 2012

Shares issued pursuant to stock option plans (refer to Note 9.2)

Capital reduction by canceling shares

Capital increase (refer to Note 1.)

Shares as of December 31, 2012

Number of
shares

Par value
(in Euros)

Capital
(in Euros)

123,092,729

2,624,237

(643,600)

23,412

125,096,778

g1

1

1

1
g1

g123,092,729

2,624,237

(643,600)

23,412
g125,096,778

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9.2 Stock Option Plans

The table below summarizes the options exercised since each plan was introduced:

Number of options allocated

Option exercise price (in euros)

Exercise dates

Number of options exercised through 2006

Number of options exercised in 2007

Number of options exercised in 2008

Number of options exercised in 2009

Number of options exercised in 2010

Number of options exercised in 2011

Number of options exercised in 2012

Number of options canceled

Number of options in circulation on December 31, 2012

Number of options allocated

Option exercise price (in euros)

Exercise dates

Number of options exercised through 2006

Number of options exercised in 2007

Number of options exercised in 2008

Number of options exercised in 2009

Number of options exercised in 2010

Number of options exercised in 2011

Number of options exercised in 2012

Number of options canceled

Plan
May 28, 2002
2002-01

2002-02

Plan
January 20, 2003
2002-03

2002-04

Plan
March 29, 2005
2002-05

2002-06

Plan
October 9,
2006

2006-1

SUB TOTAL
CARRY-
FORWARD

1,363,563

355,300

3,325,000

675,000

967,150

232,850

1,405,700

8,324,563

45.50

45.50

23.00

23.00

39.50

39.50

47.00

–

From
05/28/03
to 05/27/12

From
05/28/03
to 05/27/12

From
01/20/04
to 01/19/13

From
12/31/04
to 01/19/13

From
03/30/07
to 03/28/12

From
03/30/06
to 03/28/12

From
10/10/09
to 10/08/13

–

440

–

–

217,400

743,790

312,863

89,070

–

66,305

96,481

37,609

6,113

21,933

20,563

40,760

65,536

–

71,725

504,841

205,592

158,798

856,569

641,931

772,252

20,225

93,067

385,120

107,245

17,900

11,930

19,655

12,300

64,735

50,600

5,515

5,700

–

2,800

950

326,135

436,694

61,369

133,502

–

4,300

61,600

28,550

14,700

16,150

27,800

37,000

42,750

–

–

–

–

–

533,150

770,607

292,451

192,491

98,768

1,556,610

219,242

607,784

223,400

256,506

2,102,320

1,896,763

625,083

355,088

SUB TOTAL
CARRY-
FORWARD

Plan
June 6,
2007
2006-02

Plan
Sept 25,
2008
2008-01(2)

Plan
Nov 27,
2009
2008-02

Plan
May 27,
2010
2010-01

TOTAL

8,324,563

1,325,900

1,436,600

1,851,500

1,240,000

14,178,563

47.50

38.15

39.00

47.00

–

From
06/07/10 to
06/05/14

From
09/25/09 to
09/24/15

From
11/27/13 to
11/26/17

From
05/27/14 to
05/26/18

533,150

770,607

292,451

192,491

1,556,610

2,102,320

1,896,763

625,083

355,088

–

–

–

–

28,721

192,640

392,265

150,079

562,195

–

–

–

–

25,275

61,398

335,209

137,582

877,136

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1,300(1)

900(1)

–

–

–

–

131,300

64,000

1,718,900

1,175,100

533,150

770,607

292,451

192,491

1,612,806

2,356,358

2,624,237

1,108,044

4,688,419

Number of options in circulation on December 31, 2012

(1) Options exercised under specific provisions.

(2)

33% per annum exercisable beginning September 25, 2009, 2010 and 2011 respectively.

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9.3 Movements in Shareholders’ Equity

Movements in shareholders’ equity for the year ended December 31, 2012 were as follows:

(in thousands)

Common stock

Share premium

Contribution premium

Legal reserve

Retained earnings

Income (loss) for the fiscal year

Regulated provisions(1)

Shareholders’ equity

2011 Before
AGM’s
resolutions

g123,093

263,875

269,978

12,133

1,217,238

264,795

17,626
g2,168,738

Appropriation
of 2011
earnings by
AGM

–

–

–

176

178,328

(264,795)

–
g(86,291)

Effect of
exercising
options and
canceling
shares

e1,981

50,527

–

–

–

–

–
g52,508

Net
income
for 2012
fiscal year

–

–

–

–

–

254,847

–
g254,847

2012 Before
AGM’s
resolutions

g125,097

314,402

271,591

12,309

1,395,566

254,847

15,378
g2,389,190

Other(1)

e23

–

1,613

–

–

–

(2,248)
g(612)

(1)

The ‘‘Other’’ variations of shareholders’ equity corresponds to the emission of 23,412 shares as remuneration of the contribution of 1,500 shares Dassault Data Services SAS, as
well as a reversal of regulated provisions mainly generated from the regulated company profit sharing scheme set up for the benefit of Dassault Syst `emes SA employees. From
2012, there is no longer such a regulated provision as a consequence of the disappearance of the tax benefit voted by the French Parliament.

Note 10. Provisions for Contingencies and Losses

Movements of provisions for contingencies and losses were as follows:

(in thousands)

Provisions for post-employment benefits

Provisions for jubilee awards

Provisions for exchange losses

Other provisions for contingencies and losses

Total provisions

Opening
balance on
01/01/12

Additions for
2012 fiscal
year

Reversals for
2012 fiscal
year

Closing
balance on
12/31/12

e10,550

2,746

855

16,232
g30,383

e1,814

931

5,075

21,000
g28,820

–

(14)

(855)

(13,572)
g(14,441)

e12,364

3,663

5,075

23,660
g44,762

Dassault Syst `emes SA’s commitment in terms of retirement payments was evaluated using the future rights pro-rata method.

This method, which is based on an actuarial valuation of rights, takes into account rights acquired by employees on the date of their
retirement, computed on the basis of the employees’ seniority and annual salary at the time of retirement. These rights are acquired and
paid to the employee when he/she retires as a fixed amount. Provisions are made for rights to retirement payments acquired by employees
during their career on the basis of actuarial assumptions and calculations.

Retirement  commitments  on  December  31,  2012  were  computed  using  the  prospective  method  using  the  following  assumptions:
retirement between 60 and 65 years of age, discount rate of 3.50%, average increase in salaries of 3% and a 4% expected return on plan.
In 1998, Dassault Syst `emes SA took out an insurance policy with Sogecap, a life insurance company affiliated with the Soci ´et ´e G ´en ´erale,
intended to cover the retirement payment commitments. Pursuant to this policy, Dassault Syst `emes SA has invested a total of e8.3 million.

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Change in other provisions for contingencies and liabilities between December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2012 corresponds primarily to:

(cid:127) a provision for an obligation for e16.4 million as a result of the attribution of performance shares in 2012;

(cid:127) a reversal of a provision of e8.4 million following the delivery of performance shares in May 2012.

Dassault Syst `emes SA is involved in litigation and other proceedings, such as civil, commercial, social and tax proceedings, incidental to
normal operations. Dassault Syst `emes SA estimates that the resolution of such litigation and proceedings will not have a material effect on
its financial statements.

Note 11. Financial Liabilities

At December 31, 2012, financial liabilities were as follows:

(In thousands)

Regulated employee profit-sharing scheme

Bank loans and borrowings

Other debts, reimbursable advances

Banks

Total financial liabilities

Gross

e21,444

38

736

269
g22,487

Due dates
less than one
year

e3,734

–

14

269
g4,017

Due dates
over one
year

e17,710

38

722

–
g18,470

As  at  December  31,  2011,  the  financial  liabilities  included  a  e200  million  multi-currency  credit  facility.  This  credit  facility  was  entirely
reimbursed in November 2012.

As at December 31, 2012, the financial liabilities are principally explained by a debt related to the regulated employee profit sharing which is
blocked on a dedicated current account for five years which generated interest based on 110% private bound average rate (‘‘TMOP ’’).

Note 12. Elements Concerning Related Companies

(In thousands)

Loans granted (balance at year end)

Loans contracted (balance at year end)

Interest received or accrued during the year on loans granted

Cash advances granted

Dividends received during the year

Current accounts with debit balances (at year end)

Interest received or accrued during the year on current accounts

Current accounts with credit balances (at the year-end cut-off date)

Interest paid or accrued during the year-end on current accounts obtained

Trade accounts receivable and related items

Accounts payable and related items

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12/31/11

e276,987

e106,639

–

3,119

–

124,529

15,489

281

871,565

1,542

40,474
e2,633

–

4,114

1,000

111,768

33,179

384

681,962

1,627

75,364
e38,124

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Loans granted to subsidiaries and intercompany current accounts are paid according to market conditions.

The increase in loans is principally driven by the financing of the acquisition of Gemcom group in 2012 done by the Group.

The  increase  in  creditor  current  accounts  is  due  to  the  continuing  roll  out  of  the  Dassault  Syst `emes  Group’s  centralized  treasury
management (cash pooling) to all the Group worldwide level, mainly to the US subsidiaries.

The decrease in debtor current accounts is due to the recapitalization of Exalead SA through incorporation of a portion of their current
account.

The decrease of trade accounts receivable and accounts payable and related items is the result of the reduction of the payment terms
policy which results in earlier settlement of Group payables and receivables.

e124.5 million in dividends were received during the 2012 fiscal year.

Note 13. Trade Payables

Trade payables were as follows:

(in thousands)

Suppliers

Invoices not received

Total trade payables

All trade payables are due in less than one year.

12/31/12

e12,486

51,615
g64,101

12/31/11

e46,080

64,680
g110,760

In accordance with Articles L. 441-6-1 and D. 441-4 of the French Commercial Code related to information regarding payment due dates,
at  December  31,  2012,  the  balance  of  Dassault  Syst `emes  SA’s  trade  payables  to  its  suppliers  amounted  to  e12,486,222.0
(2011: e46,080,013.0). Due dates are as follows:

(cid:127) 37.6% payable within 30 days (2011: 37.3%);

(cid:127) 62.4% payable within 60 days (2011: 62.7%).

90% of the trade payables as at December 2012 are related to external suppliers.

The decrease of trade payables of e46.7 million between 2011 and 2012 is principally explained by an acceleration of the intercompany
payment terms.

Tax and social security payables were as follows:

(in thousands)

Value added tax

Other taxes and duties

Regulated and optional profit-sharing

Accrued vacation

Other employee expenses

Total tax and social security payables

12/31/12

e9,901

1,617

23,610

32,543

44,141
g111,812

12/31/11

e12,839

1,983

22,198

29,224

35,038
g101,282

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Other payables were as follows:

(in thousands)

Current accounts with credit balances

Discounts to be granted and credit notes to be established

Other

Total other payables

12/31/12

12/31/11

e871,565

1,015

6,209
g878,789

e681,962

1,789

5,287
g689,038

The increase in current accounts with credit balances is explained by the roll out of the centralized Group cash management program by
Dassault Syst `emes SA at the worldwide level.

Note 14. Unearned Revenue

Unearned revenue is comprised of the following elements:

(in thousands)

Software royalties

Other revenue

Total unearned revenue

12/31/12

e42,733

1
g42,734

12/31/11

e53,083

613
g53,696

Unearned revenues are mainly related to deferred revenues of software, maintenance and support for periods subsequent to this year end.
The decrease versus last year is driven by the reversal, during 2012, of non recurring revenues, in application of the revenue recognition
rules, particularly on software revenues that are recognized when the service is delivered.

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Note 15. Financial Commitments

15.1 Financial Instruments

At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the fair value of instruments used to manage currency exposure was as follows:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

Year ended December 31,

2012

(cid:2)(cid:1)

2011

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(in thousands)

Interest rate swaps in euros(1)

Interest rate basis swaps in euros(1)

Nominal
amount

–

–

Fair
value

–

–

Forward exchange contract Japanese yen/euros – sale(2)

107,835

11,366

Forward exchange contract Japanese yen/euros –
purchase(2)

Collars Japanese yen/euros(2)

Forward exchange contract Japanese yen/euros – sale(2)

Interest rate swaps in Japanese yen(3)

Interest rate swaps in Japanese yen(3)

Forward exchange contract Japanese yen/U.S. dollars –
sale(3)

Forward exchange contract U.S. dollars/Japanese yen –
purchase(3)

Forward exchange contract Australian dollars/euros – sale(4)

Forward exchange contract Canadian dollars/euros – sale(4)

Forward exchange contract Australian dollars/euros –
purchase(4)

Other instruments(5)

Nominal
amount

e200,000

200,000

212,141

–

14,909

9,383

101,297

101,297

5,802

–

–

63,815

63,815

(78)

–

–

(289)

289

24,721

(1,124)

16,099

24,721

121,591

65,236

9,938
e28,813

1,124

1,190

232

(40)
e(41)

16,099

–

–

–
e5,673

Fair
value

e(3,405)

(188)

(18,105)

–

(1,293)

166

(446)

446

(909)

909

–

–

–
e18

(1)

(2)

Dassault Syst `emes SA has reimbursed in November 2012 the multi-currency credit facility (see Note 11. Financial Liabilities).
Financial instruments designated to cover the exchange rate risk on the future budgeted sales in Japanese yen.
Dassault Syst `emes SA has signed hedging contracts for its subsidiaries. These operations do not have any impact on the result of Dassault Syst `emes SA.

(3)
(4) Within the framework of the loans granted to the subsidiaries for the financing of acquisitions (see Note 12. Elements Concerning Related Companies), Dassault Syst `emes SA has

signed hedging contracts; instruments qualifying the hedging accounting.

(5)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.

The fair value of derivatives has been calculated by financial institutions on the basis of the market price and option valuation models.

All these instruments have been concluded within the framework of Dassault Syst `emes SA’s hedging strategy and mature in less than
12  months  for  the  exchange  rate  hedging  instruments  and  in  approximately  two  years  and  half  for  the  interest  rate  swaps.  Dassault
Syst `emes SA’s management believes that the counterparty risk relating to these instruments is minimal as counterparties are first ranked
financial institutions.

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15.2 Increases and Reductions in Future Income Tax Payable

Increases  and  reductions  in  future  income  tax  payable  have  been  evaluated  on  the  basis  of  the  standard  corporate  tax  rate,  plus
extraordinary contributions when applicable. They originate from time lags between the tax regime and the accounting recognition of
revenue and expenses.

(in thousands)

Nature of temporary differences

Short term (36.10% tax rate)

Provision for regulated profit-sharing

Unrealized exchange gains

Depreciation of receivables

Other

Long term (34.43% tax rate)

Provision for post-employment benefits

Provision for contingencies

Total temporary differences

Net reduction of the future corporate tax debt

(36.10% tax rate)

(34.43% tax rate)

15.3 Other Commitments

12/31/12

12/31/11

g37,484

g32,862

16,092

1,409

15,031

4,952

13,530

12,364

1,166
g51,014

13,532
e4,658

13,174

2,729

11,822

5,137

11,715

10,549

1,166
g44,577

11,863
e4,033

On December 31, 2012, commitments stood at e173.3 million for real estate and equipment rentals including: (i) e150.7 million relating to
the  lease  for  the  headquarters  in  V´elizy-Villacoublay,  effective  as  from  June  30,  2008  for  12  years  (compared  to  e165.1  million  on
December 31, 2011); (ii) e14.7 million related to the lease of a new building close to the headquarters, effective as from July 2011.

In December 2012, Dassault Syst `emes SA agreed to sign a built-to-suit lease agreement for an additional building in its headquarters
facilities and to extend the initial term for a further five years. Under this agreement signed in February 2013, Dassault Syst `emes SA has
committed to lease an additional 13,000 square meters of office space and to enter into a new lease for its headquarters facilities for a
non-cancelable initial term of ten years which will take effect starting November 2015 when construction is expected to be completed.
Future  minimum  rental  payments  over  the  extended  term  amount  to  approximately  e138  million  in  the  aggregate  and  have  not  been
included in the above paragraph.

At the Board meeting of April 25, 2012, Dassault Syst `emes SA guaranteed all the commitments taken by Dassault Syst `emes Acquisition
Corp.  regarding  the  payment  of  the  purchasing  price  of  Gemcom  International  Software  Inc.  for  a  global  maximum  amount  of
CAD350.0 million, as well as the a compensation that could be claimed by the vendors in case of non compliance with the statements and
warranties for that kind of transactions.

15.4 Individual Training Rights

French law provides permanent employees in French entities with the right to receive individual training of at least twenty hours per year
(‘‘Individual Training Rights’’). Individual Training Rights can be accumulated over six years and the related costs are expensed as incurred.

As of December 31, 2012, accumulated Individual Training Rights amounted to 214,031 hours out of which 211,101 hours have not yet
been requested by the employees.

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12/31/12

12/31/11

e839,860

28,205

122,641
g990,706

e716,331

16,190

117,502
g850,023

12/31/12

12/31/11

e480,511

236,304

120,895

2,150
g839,860

e402,958

185,794

126,192

1,387
g716,331

Notes on the Income Statement

Note 16. Breakdown of Net Sales

(in thousands)

Software (royalties and other product developments)

Services and others

Other revenue

Total net sales

The breakdown of net software sales by geographic zone is as follows:

(in thousands)

Europe

Asia

Americas

Other

Total net software sales

Note 17. Statutory Auditors’ Fees

The amount of Statutory Auditors’ fees appearing in the income statement for the year is as follows:

(in thousands)

Certification of the individual and consolidated financial statements

Other services

Total Statutory Auditors’ fees

12/31/12

12/31/11

e1,254

573
g1,827

e1,245

115
g1,360

Note 18. Research and Development Expenses

In 2012, Dassault Syst `emes SA recorded a total of e168.8 million of research and development expenses.

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Note 19. Financial Income/Loss

Financial income for the year 2012 was e137.7 million compared to e143.4 million for the year 2011.

The main reasons for this decrease were:

(cid:127) dividends  received  in  2012  were  e124.5  million  compared  to  e111.8  million  in  2011  (see  Note  12.  Elements  Concerning  Related

Companies);

(cid:127) net gains of e20.5 million in 2012 compared to net gains of e8.1 million in 2011 on marketable securities disposals;

(cid:127) a net provision for risk of e4.1 million concerning the receivable mainly related to the increase of the provision for exchange losses,

compared to a net reversal of e1.9 million in 2011;

(cid:127) a net reversal of e26.3 million of the impairment of investments in subsidiaries booked in 2011 whereas no movement on impairment was

booked in 2012.

Note 20. Extraordinary Income/Loss

Extraordinary loss for the year 2012 was e28.3 million compared to e10.0 million for the year 2011.

This increase of extraordinary loss was mainly due to a net loss of e18.0 million on subsidiaries shares sold in 2012.

Note 21. Breakdown of Income Tax

The breakdown of income tax between current income and extraordinary income for the year ended December 31, 2012, is as follows:

(in thousands)

Current income

Extraordinary income(1)

Breakdown of income tax

(1)

Including regulated and supplemental employee profit-sharing.

Income
before tax

Tax (expense)
profit

e365,516

(58,211)
g307,305

e(66,521)

14,063
g(52,458)

Income
after tax

e298,995

(44,148)
g254,847

The effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2012 was 17.07% (2011: 15.02%). The increase in the effective tax rate was
mainly  due  to  the  utilization  of  the  losses  carry  forwards  of  the  subsidiaries  merged  in  2011  and  to  a  decrease  in  the  research  and
development tax credit in 2012.

The tax group consisted of 6 entities at the end of December 2012.

Under the tax integration agreement, it is agreed that the tax charge of the tax-integrated company will be the same as it would have been if
such subsidiary had not been a member of the group.

Without the tax integration agreements, Dassault Syst `emes SA’s tax charge would have been e53.8 million in 2012.

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Additional Information

Note 22. Compensation of Managing Directors

The total gross compensation paid in euros by Dassault Syst `emes SA during 2012 was as follows:

Salaries

Benefits in kind

Directors’ fees(1)

Total

e3,643,877

16,314

78,000(1)

g3,738,191

(1)

2011 directors’ fees paid in 2012. 2012 directors’ fees to be paid in 2013 will represent e79,800.

Following the authorizations granted to the Board of Directors by the General Meeting of Shareholders, the Board granted to the CEO
150,000 shares on May 27, 2010, 164,000 shares (150,000 ‘‘AGA 2010-03’’ and 14,000 ‘‘AGA 2010-02’’) on September 29, 2011 and
164,000 shares (150,000 ‘‘AGA 2010-05’’ and 14,000 ‘‘AGA 2010-04’’) on September 7, 2012. Such shares shall be vested at the end of an
acquisition period of two years subject to the condition that the CEO be a managing director of Dassault Syst `emes SA at the acquisition
date. The share vesting is dependant of a performance condition.

At the end of the acquisition period, the CEO must hold the shares acquired for a period of two years. In addition, the CEO must maintain in
registered form at least 15% of the total amount of shares he acquires until he has left his current functions at Dassault Syst `emes SA.

Note 23. Average Headcount and Breakdown by Category

Employees by category

Managers

Supervisors and technicians

Employees

Total average headcount (in full time equivalents)

12/31/12

12/31/11

2,106

78

188

2,372

1,908

72

161

2,141

Note 24. Identity of the Consolidating Company

Dassault Syst `emes SA’s business is included in the consolidated financial statements of Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault SAS, whose
registered office is located at 9 Rond-point des Champs-Elys ´ees – Marcel Dassault, 75008 Paris.

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Note 25. Information Relating to Subsidiaries and

Shareholdings

(in thousands of euros)

Dassault Syst `emes
Corp.(1)
Dassault Syst `emes
Americas Corp.
Dassault Syst `emes
Simulia Corp.
Exalead SA
Dassault Syst `emes
Deutschland GmbH
Dassault Syst `emes
Israel Ltd
Dassault Syst `emes
International SAS
Dassault Syst `emes KK
Dassault Syst `emes
Provence SAS
Dassault Syst `emes
Canada Inc.
Netvibes France SAS
SquareClock SAS
Dassault Syst `emes
UK Ltd
Dassault Syst `emes AB
Dassault Syst `emes India
Pvt Ltd
Dassault Data Services
SAS
Allegorithmic(2)
Dassault Syst `emes
Italia Srl
Dassault Syst `emes
Belgium SA
3DPLM Software
Solutions Ltd
Dassault Syst `emes
(Switzerland) Ltd
Dassault Syst `emes
Centrale Num ´erique
SAS
Dassault Syst `emes
Espana SL

Gross
book
value of
shares

Net
book
value of

capital and
share
% of
shares interest premiums

Share Reserves Net profit
or (loss)
and
Dividends Loans and
for last
retained
earnings fiscal year Revenue collected advances

643,059

643,059

100 1,249,277

90,997

79,856

–

80,051

278,106

278,106

10

383,532

(3,117)

51,450 358,787

19,142

242,977
152,099

242,977
152,099

10
97.44

142
31,669

182,001
(30,651)

28,345 137,841
(7,551) 14,127

14,219
–

76,354

63,801

100

39,282

(855)

21,766 175,449

64,883

–

100

35,110

(45,284)

9,022

32,793

163,023
43,742

131,023
43,742

100
100

108,924
48,342

(1,671)
32,507

526

–
37,254 361,864

32,248

32,248

100

32,394

45,775

16,013

36,323

20,892
19,139
13,350

20,892
19,139
13,350

12,012
9,540

12,012
9,540

100
100
100

100
100

22,300
577
873

12,403
2,540

10,630
(1,777)
546

(1,836) 38,611
776
(3,878)
2,099
(751)

9,643
6,607

7,726
40,251
(2,399) 35,490

8,823

8,823

100

8,239

3,254

(731) 33,608

–

–

–
–

–

–
–
–

–
–

–

2,576
1,250

2,576
1,250

100
17.70

3,000
3,699

13,871
(2,666)

4,371
(608)

57,516
1,116

3,990
–

1,139

1,139

100

1,181

904

(4,106) 25,939

392

392

99.99

392

193

741

4,976

–

–

90

68

37

90

68

25

100

37

100

3
3
1,785,802 1,676,366

100

214

18,012

6,255

–

426

83

5,157

(4,645)

8,702

37

3

(19)

(3)

–

799

(393)

9,172

–

–

–
117,828

1,574
107,734

Guarantees
and
sureties(5)

–

–

–

–

–

–
(3)

–

–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

45,025

–

–
–

–

12,179
4,437
–

38,835
4,661

–

–
–

810

213

–

–

–

(1)

(2)

(3)

U.S. holding company owning 100% of Dassault Syst `emes SolidWorks Corp., 100% of Dassault Syst `emes Russia Corp. and Dassault Syst `emes Holding LLC, the latter itself
holding 90% of Dassault Syst `emes Americas Corp. and Dassault Syst `emes Simulia Corp. and 100% of Dassault Syst `emes Delmia Corp. and Spatial Corp.
Equity interests.
As regards the Japanese subsidiary Dassault Syst `emes KK, Dassault Syst `emes SA is the guarantor for up to 14.5 billion Japanese yen through July 31, 2015 for the benefit of the
Bank  of  Tokyo-Mitsubishi  and  the  Soci ´et ´e  G ´en ´erale,  for  the  credit  line  granted  by  these  banks.  Dassault  Syst `emes  SA  has  not  granted  any  other  significant  guarantees  or
endorsements to its subsidiaries. The loans granted to subsidiaries are detailed in Note 12. Elements Concerning Related Companies. The 2012 earnings of foreign subsidiaries

have been converted using the average annual exchange rates for the relevant currencies. The shareholders’ equity of foreign subsidiaries have been converted using the closing

rates in effect at year-end.

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4.2.4 Selected financial and other information for Dassault
Syst `emes SA over the last five years

(in euros except headcount)

Share capital

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

Share capital
Number of shares authorized and issued

118,862,326
118,862,326

118,367,641
118,367,641

121,332,605
121,332,605

123,092,729
123,092,729

125,096,778
125,096,778

Statement of income data

Revenue
Result before income tax, profit sharing,
amortization and provisions
Result before income tax, profit sharing,
amortization and provisions and reversals of
provisions
Income tax
Regulated employee profit-sharing
Optional employee profit-sharing
Net income

Data per share

Result after income tax and profit sharing and
before amortization and provisions
Basic net income per share
Dividend per share

Personnel

Average headcount
Personnel costs paid during the year
Social security contributions paid during the
year

554,651,006

547,060,093

742,259,080

850,023,294

990,705,543

210,541,064

228,213,442

365,948,323

415,780,289

386,581,931

202,315,635
12,489,386
9,202,886
8,140,149
115,307,017

198,578,445
6,492,806
10,683,300
7,208,561
108,874,103

339,981,856
33,005,838
11,058,164
10,501,560
219,126,831

341,652,678
46,812,886
13,192,985
14,165,501
264,795,422

367,577,134
52,457,635
13,464,860
16,403,788
254,846,867

1.45
0.97
0.46

1.47
0.92
0.46

2.35
1.81
0.54

2.17
2.15
0.70

2.28
2.04
0.80(1)

1,794
102,594,289

1,887
106,372,002

2,022
120,640,263

2,141
140,056,445

2,372
164,250,610

53,986,160

58,556,427

69,681,295

70,506,943

88,239,898

(1)

To be proposed for approval at the General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for May 30, 2013.

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4.2.5 Report of the Statutory Auditors on the Parent
Company Financial Statements

This is a free translation into English of the statutory auditors’ report on the financial statements issued in French and it is provided solely for
the convenience of English-speaking users.

The  statutory  auditors’  report  includes  information  specifically  required  by  French  law  in  such  reports,  whether  modified  or  not.  This
information  is  presented  below  the  audit  opinion  on  the  financial  statements  and  includes  an  explanatory  paragraph  discussing  the
auditors’ assessments of certain significant accounting and auditing matters. These assessments were considered for the purpose of
issuing  an  audit  opinion  on  the  financial  statements  taken  as  a  whole  and  not  to  provide  separate  assurance  on  individual  account
balances, transactions or disclosures.

This  report  also  includes  information  relating  to  the  specific  verification  of  information  given  in  the  management  report  and  in  the
documents addressed to the shareholders.

This report should be read in conjunction with and construed in accordance with French law and professional auditing standards applicable
in France.

To the Shareholders,

In  compliance  with  the  assignment  entrusted  to  us  by  your  shareholders’  meetings,  we  hereby  report  to  you,  for  the  year  ended
31 December 2012, on:

(cid:127) the audit of the accompanying financial statements of Dassault Syst `emes SA;

(cid:127) the justification of our assessments;

(cid:127) the specific verifications and information required by law.

These financial statements have been approved by the Board of Directors. Our role is to express an opinion on these financial statements
based on our audit.

I. Opinion on the financial statements

We conducted our audit in accordance with professional standards applicable in France; those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit involves
performing  procedures,  using  sampling  techniques  or  other  methods  of  selection,  to  obtain  audit  evidence  about  the  amounts  and
disclosures  in  the  financial  statements.  An  audit  also  includes  evaluating  the  appropriateness  of  accounting  policies  used  and  the
reasonableness of accounting estimates made, as well as the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit
evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets and liabilities and of the financial position of the Company as at
31 December 2012 and of the results of its operations for the year then ended in accordance with French accounting principles.

II.

Justification of our assessments

In accordance with the requirements of article L. 823-9 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce) relating to the justification of
our assessments, we bring to your attention the following matters:

(cid:127) Note 2.1 to the financial statements summarizes the methods of recognition and valuation of intangible assets. We verified that the

values in use of the business assets (‘‘fonds de commerce’’) were consistent with their carrying value.

(cid:127) Note 2.2 to the financial statements summarizes the methods of recognition and valuation of financial fixed assets. We verified that the

values in use of the long-term equity interests were consistent with their carrying values.

(cid:127) Note 2.6 to the financial statements sets out the accounting principles and methods used to account for revenue including firstly new
software licenses along with related maintenance, and secondly services and other revenue. We verified the appropriateness of the
accounting principles adopted, their implementation and related information provided in the notes.

These assessments were made as part of our audit of the financial statements taken as a whole, and therefore contributed to the opinion
we formed which is expressed in the first part of this report.

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III. Specific verifications and information

We have also performed, in accordance with professional standards applicable in France, the specific verifications required by French law.

We have no matters to report as to the fair presentation and the consistency with the financial statements of the information given in the
management report of the Board of Directors and in the documents addressed to shareholders with respect to the financial position and the
financial statements.

Concerning  the  information  given  in  accordance  with  the  requirements  of  article  L. 225-102-1  of  the  French  Commercial  Code
(Code de commerce) relating to remunerations and benefits received by the directors and any other commitments made in their favour, we
have verified its consistency with the financial statements, or with the underlying information used to prepare these financial statements
and, where applicable, with the information obtained by your company from companies controlling your company or controlled by it. Based
on this work, we attest the accuracy and fair presentation of this information.

In accordance with French law, we have verified that the required information concerning the purchase of investments and controlling
interests, the identity of the shareholders and holders of the voting rights has been properly disclosed in the management report.

Neuilly Sur Seine and Paris-La D ´efense, 28 March 2013
The Statutory Auditors

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AUDIT

ERNST & YOUNG ET AUTRES

French original signed by:

French original signed by:

Pierre Marty

Jean-Fran¸cois Ginies

4.2.6 Special report of the Statutory Auditors on Regulated
Agreements and Commitments

This is a free translation into English of a report issued in the French language and is provided solely for the convenience of English-
speaking readers. This report should be read in conjunction with, and construed in accordance with, French law and professional standards
applicable in France.

To the Shareholders,

In our capacity as statutory auditors of your company, we hereby report on certain related party agreements and commitments.

We  are  required  to  inform  you,  on  the  basis  of  the  information  provided  to  us,  of  the  terms  and  conditions  of  those  agreements  and
commitments indicated to us, or that we may have identified in the performance of our engagement. We are not required to comment as to
whether they are beneficial or appropriate or to ascertain the existence of any such agreements and commitments. It is your responsibility,
in accordance with Article R. 225-31 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce), to evaluate the benefits resulting from these
agreements and commitments prior to their approval.

In addition, we are required, where applicable, to inform you in accordance with Article R. 225-31 of the French Commercial Code (Code de
commerce) concerning the implementation, during the last financial year, of the agreements and commitments already approved by the
General Meeting of Shareholders.

We performed those procedures which we considered necessary to comply with professional guidance issued by the national auditing
body (Compagnie Nationale des Commissaires aux Comptes) relating to this type of engagement. These procedures consisted in verifying
that the information provided to us is consistent with the documentation from which it has been extracted.

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Agreements and commitments submitted for approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders

We hereby inform you that we have been advised of the following agreements or commitments authorized in the course of the year to be
submitted to the General Meeting of Shareholders for approval in accordance with Article L. 225-40 of the French Commercial code (Code
de Commerce).

1. With Dassault Syst `emes Acquisition Corp., subsidiary of your company

Related director

Mr Thibault de Tersant, Director of your company and President of Dassault Syst `emes Acquisition Corp.

Nature and purpose

Acquisition contract of Gemcom Software International and any document relative to this acquisition

Conditions

Dassault Syst `emes Acquisition Corp., created for the acquisition of Gemcom Software International has for president Thibault de Tersant.
The acquisition of Gemcom Software International Inc. required, at request of the seller, the support of your company on the transaction to
guarantee the commitments taken by Dassault Syst `emes Acquisition Corp. Mr Thibault de Tersant, as president of Dassault Syst `emes
Acquisition Corp. and board member of your company, signed the contract of acquisition for both entities of the group.

2. With Mr Charles Edelstenne, Board Director

Nature and purpose

Contract of contribution in kind of 1,500 securities of Dassault Data Services for the benefits of your company.

Conditions

In its meeting on 7 June 2012, the Board of Directors authorized the contract of contribution in kind of 1,500 securities of Dassault Data
Services from Mr Charles Edelstenne for the benefits of your company, on July 25, 2012. A report on this contribution was done by a
‘‘commissaire aux apports’’. In exchange for this contribution, Mr Charles Edelstenne obtained 23,412 shares of your company.

Agreements and commitments already approved by the General Meeting of Shareholders

Agreements and commitments approved in prior years

a)

the implementation of which continued during the year

In accordance with Article R. 225-30 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce), we have been advised that the implementation
of the following agreements and commitments, which were approved in prior years, continued during the year.

With Dassault Systemes Americas Corp. (formerly Enovia Corp.), subsidiary of your company

Nature and purpose

Agreement on brand license granted free of charge.

Conditions

A non-exclusive, free-of-charge license for the Enovia brand has been granted to Enovia Corp. This agreement was authorized by the
Board of Directors at its meeting on 11 March 1998. It was entered into on 28 December 1998 for an indefinite period, it being specified that
Enovia Corp. changed its name on 1 January 2006 to become Dassault Systemes Americas Corp.

b) which were not implemented during the year

In addition, we have been advised that the implementation of the following agreements and commitments, which were approved in prior
years, did not continue during the year.

1. With Mr Bernard Charl `es, directeur g ´en ´eral

Nature and purpose

Indemnity in the event of the removal of Mr Bernard Charl `es from corporate office

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Conditions

At its meeting on 27 May 2010, on the occasion of the renewal of Mr Bernard Charl `es’ term of office as directeur g ´en ´eral, the Board of
Directors authorized, upon the proposal of the Remuneration and Selection Committee, the renewal of the agreement granting Mr Bernard
Charl `es a compensation in case of the termination of his functions as directeur g ´en ´eral according to the terms adopted by the Board of
Directors at its meetings on 28 March 2008 and 27 March 2009.

At its meeting on 27 May 2010, the Board of Directors decided to make no change to the conditions, as defined by the Board of Directors at
its meetings on 28 March 2008 and on 27 March 2009, in which this compensation would be due in view of the recommendations of the
Remuneration and Selection Committee and in accordance with the recommendations integrated into the AFEP/MEDEF Consolidated
Corporate Governance Code (Code de gouvernement d’entreprise consolid ´e) of December 2008.

The amount of the indemnity due would be equivalent to a maximum of two years of remuneration of the directeur g ´en ´eral and would
depend on meeting performance targets established for the calculation of his variable remuneration.

The amount paid would be calculated as a prorated percentage of the variable remuneration paid during the three years prior to the
departure in relation to the target variable remuneration for these same years.

Thus, the amount due would be calculated according to the following formula:

(cid:127) total  gross  remuneration  (including  variable  remuneration  but  excluding  benefits  in  kind  and  directors’  fees)  due  in  respect  of  his

corporate office for the two fiscal years ended prior to the date of departure,

(cid:127) multiplied by the figure resulting from the division i) of the amount of the variable remuneration paid to the directeur g ´en ´eral during the
three fiscal years ended prior to the date of the departure (numerator), by ii) the amount of the target variable remuneration decided for
each of these same years by the Board of Directors according to the achievement of the targets fixed for the company (denominator).

The indemnity may only be paid in the event of a change of control or strategy duly established by the Board of Directors that results in a
forced departure within the following twelve months. It could also be paid in a scenario of a forced departure without being related to poor
results of the company or to mismanagement by the directeur g ´en ´eral; the Board of Directors can then decide to grant all or part of the
termination compensation.

The indemnity will not be due in a situation where the directeur g ´en ´eral leaves the company on his own initiative to take up a new position, or
changes position within the group, or if he is able to claim a pension within a short time period.

Besides, in the event of exceptional events that could seriously damage the company’s image or income and have a significant negative
impact  on  the  stock  market  share  price  of  your  company,  according  to  the  assessment  of  the  Board  of  Directors,  or  in  the  event  of
misconduct independent of his functions and incompatible with the normal performance of his office as directeur g ´en ´eral, the Board of
Directors may establish that the indemnity will not be due.

2. With the Board Members of the company, in connection with the insurance policy ‘‘Civil liability of the directors and the

corporate officers ‘‘signed with the company CHARTIS Insurance (A.I.G)

a. Nature and purpose

Advance to the Board Members of their expenses of possible legal defense instituted against them in the exercise of their mandate

Conditions

In its meeting on 24 July 1996, the Board of Directors authorized the decision to have your company advance their expenses to a legal and
compensations that the Board Members might have if their personal civil liability would be questioned, in case the insurance policy signed
with the company CHARTIS Insurance (A.I.G), would not cover these advances and financial consequences.

b. Nature and purpose

Payment of the possible legal defense expenses of Board Members taking place in the United States.

Conditions

In  its  meeting  on  23  September  2003,  the  Board  of  Directors  authorized  the  decision  to  have  your  company  pay  the  fees  and  travel
expenses that Board Members of the company and of its subsidiaries might have to meet to prepare their personal defense before a civil,
criminal or administrative jurisdiction of the United States if this defense were to be exercised within the scope of an inquiry or investigations
being carried out against your company.

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Payment of these expenses is ensured on the three-part condition that the Board Members and senior executives concerned are assisted
by lawyers selected by the company, that the company remains in control of its strategic choices in terms of procedure and methods of
defense and that the expenses incurred be reasonable.

Neuilly-sur-Seine and Paris-La D ´efense, March 28, 2013
The Statutory Auditors

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AUDIT

ERNST & YOUNG ET AUTRES

French original signed by:

French original signed by:

Pierre Marty

Jean-Fran¸cois Ginies

4.3 Legal and Arbitration Proceedings

From  time  to  time  in  the  ordinary  course  of  business,  the  Company  is  involved  in  litigation,  tax  audits  or  regulatory  inquiries.  To  the
Company’s knowledge, there is no outstanding, suspended or threatened government proceeding, litigation or arbitration, which has had
during  the  last  twelve  months  preceding  the  publication  of  this  2012  Annual  Report,  or  is  likely  to  have,  a  significant  impact  on  the
Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

For  information  purposes  only,  the  Company  notes  that  MatrixOne  Inc.,  a  U.S.  company  that  the  Company  acquired  in  May  2006
(subsequently renamed Dassault Syst `emes Enovia Corp.), was one of more than 300 companies named as defendants in coordinated
class action lawsuits filed in federal court in New York beginning in late 2000. The consolidated amended complaint in the coordinated
action filed in April 2002 alleged, among other matters, that MatrixOne Inc., and the other defendants violated U.S. securities laws by
misrepresenting how their shares would be allocated to investors by banks underwriting initial public offerings of the issuer defendants’
shares. On October 6, 2009, the federal court issued an order approving a global settlement of these coordinated cases. Multiple appeals
were filed objecting to the approval of the settlement. In January 2012, the final outstanding appeal was dismissed with prejudice, as a
result  of  which  the  settlement  became  final.  All  settlement  proceeds  have  been  disbursed.  The  Company  had  no  financial  liability  in
connection with the settlement.

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CHAPTER 5 – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

5.1 Report of the Chairman on Corporate
Governance and Internal Control

Report of the Chairman of the Board of Directors to the Combined Meeting of Shareholders of May 30, 2013

To the Shareholders of Dassault Syst `emes,

The purpose of this report is to describe the composition of the Board of Directors of Dassault Syst `emes SA, the application thereto of the
principle of balanced representation of men and women, and the conditions under which the work of its Board of Directors is prepared and
organized, as well as the internal control and risk management procedures established by the Company during the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2012. It is presented to you in addition to the Management Report included in the Annual Report (Document de r ´ef´erence) of
the Company for 2012.

This  report  has  been  prepared  pursuant  to  Article  L. 225-37  of  the  French  Commercial  Code  and  the  recommendations  of  the  AMF
(‘‘Autorit ´e des march ´es financiers’’) contained in particular in its Report on corporate governance and executive compensation in listed
companies of October 11, 2012. The Chairman of the Board of Directors has entrusted the diligence related to the preparation of this report
to the finance, legal and internal audit departments; the report was then reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of
Directors during its meeting held on March 27, 2013.

Dassault Syst `emes SA is a French company listed on NYSE Euronext Paris – Compartiment A since 1996. With respect to corporate
governance,  Dassault  Syst `emes  SA  refers  to  the  recommendations  of  the  AFEP-MEDEF  Code  (available  on  the  MEDEF  website
www.medef.fr). As recommended by the AMF, the principles of this Code with which Dassault Syst `emes SA does not strictly comply, and
the related explanations, are noted on the summary table in paragraph 5.1.5 of this report.

5.1.1 Composition and Practices of the Board of Directors

5.1.1.1 Composition of the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Dassault Syst `emes SA is composed of ten members: Charles Edelstenne, Bernard Charl `es, Jean-Pierre Chahid-
Noura¨ı, Nicole Dassault, Serge Dassault, Arnoud De Meyer, Bernard Dufau, Andr ´e Kudelski, Toshiko Mori and Thibault de Tersant.

The directors’ term of office is four years.

Half of the members of the Board are independent directors, as this term is defined by the criteria set forth by the AFEP-MEDEF Code and
applied by the Board of Directors. These criteria are based on the general rule according to which an independent director should not be in
a position which may compromise the independence of his judgment or create an actual or potential conflict of interest. According to the
terms  of  the  Company’s  internal  regulation,  a  director  is  independent  when  he  has  no  relationship  whatsoever  with  the  Group,  the
Company or its management which might compromise his free judgment.

The  five  independent  Directors  of  the  Company  are  Ms.  Mori  and  Messrs.  Chahid-Noura¨ı,  De  Meyer,  Dufau  and  Kudelski.  The
independence of the directors is subject to an annual review by the Board, which was conducted this year on March 27, 2013, on the basis
of a questionnaire completed by the directors concerned.

The terms as Directors of Messrs. Dufau and Kudelski expire at the General Meeting of Shareholders of May 30, 2013. It is proposed to the
General  Meeting  of  Shareholders  to  appoint  a  new  Director,  Mrs.  Odile  Desforges  (information  regarding  this  nominee  is  set  forth  in
paragraph 7.1 ‘‘Presentation of the Resolutions Proposed by the Board of Directors to the General Meeting of Shareholders on May 30,
2013’’). The proportion of women on the Board of Directors of Dassault Syst `emes SA complies with the requirements for 2013 as set forth
in  the  AFEP-MEDEF  Code  and  the  law.  The  proportion  of  independent  directors  also  complies  with  the  recommendations  of  the
AFEP-MEDEF Code).

The Board of Directors of Dassault Syst `emes does not include any director named by the employees of Dassault Syst `emes. The three
foreign Directors representing 30% of the Board, are Belgian, Japanese and Swiss. The average age of the Directors is 67 at the date of
this Annual Report.

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The terms and responsibilities of the directors (mandataires sociaux) of Dassault Syst `emes in 2012 are set forth in the table below.

Charles Edelstenne – Chairman of the Board

Biography:  Charles  Edelstenne  was  the  founder  of  Dassault
Syst `emes in 1981 and was its Managing Director (G ´erant) until it
was transformed into a soci ´et ´e anonyme in 1993. From 1993 to
2002, Mr. Edelstenne was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(Pr ´esident-Directeur  G ´en ´eral)  of  Dassault  Syst `emes,  and  since
2002,  Mr.  Edelstenne  has  served  as  Chairman  of  the  Board.
Mr.  Edelstenne  devotes  the  majority  of  his  time  to  his  duties  at
Groupe Dassault, as indicated opposite.

Age: 75

Nationality: French

Professional  address:  Groupe  Industriel  Marcel  Dassault –
9  Rond-point  des  Champs  Elys ´ees – Marcel  Dassault,
75008 Paris – France

Main  position:  Chairman  and  Chief  Executive  Officer
(Pr ´esident-Directeur  G ´en ´eral)  of  Dassault  Aviation  (a  listed
company) (until January 8, 2013) and Chief Executive Officer of
Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault SAS (GIMD)(*) since January 9,
2013  and  Member  of  the  Supervisory  Board  (Conseil  de
surveillance) of GIMD

(*)  GIMD  is  the  main  shareholder  of  Dassault  Syst `emes  SA.  See  paragraph  6.3.2

‘‘Controlling Shareholder’’

End of current term: General Meeting of Shareholders called to Other current positions and Directorships:
approve  the  financial  statements  for  the  financial  year  ending
December 31, 2013

Date of first appointment: 04/08/1993

Dassault  Syst `emes  shares  owned  at  December  31,  2012:
7,707,601  shares  (including  5,763,600  beneficial  ownership
shares).

Bernard Charl `es – President and Chief Executive Officer

Biography:  Bernard  Charl `es  has  been  Chief  Executive  Officer
(Directeur  G ´en ´eral)  of  Dassault  Syst `emes  since  2002  when
Mr.  Edelstenne  became  solely  the  Chairman  of  the  Company’s
Board. Since 1995, Mr. Charl `es has had executive functions which
he  shared  with  Mr.  Edelstenne.  Prior  to  holding  this  position,
Mr. Charl `es served as Director of the New Technology, Research
and Development and Strategy department from 1986 to 1988 and
as President of Strategy, Research & Development from 1988 to
1995.

In France: Director of Sogitec Industries SA, Director of Dassault
Aviation,  Thales  and  Carrefour  (listed  companies),  Manager
(G ´erant) of soci ´et ´es civiles Arie, Arie 2, Nili and Nili 2

Outside France: Director of SABCA, Chairman of Dassault Falcon
Jet Corporation, President of Dassault International, Inc.

Other positions expired during the last five years:

Director of Thales Syst `emes A ´eroport ´es

Age: 56

Nationality: French

Professional  address:  Dassault  Syst `emes – 10  rue  Marcel
Dassault, 78140 V ´elizy-Villacoublay – France

Principal responsibility: President and Chief Executive Officer of
Dassault Syst `emes SA

End of current term: General Meeting of Shareholders called to Other current positions and Directorships:
approve  the  financial  statements  for  the  financial  year  ending Outside France: Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dassault
December 31, 2013
Systemes  SolidWorks  Corp.,  Dassault  Systemes  Simulia  Corp.,
Dassault  Systemes  Delmia  Corp.,  Dassault  Systemes  Enovia
Corp.,  Dassault  Systemes  Corp.  and  Dassault  Systemes

Date of first appointment: 04/08/1993

Dassault  Syst `emes  shares  owned  at  December  31,  2012: Geovia Inc.
1,024,243

Other positions expired during the last five years:

Director of Business Objects

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Thibault de Tersant – Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Biography: Thibault de Tersant has been Senior Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer of Dassault Syst `emes since
2003.  He  joined  Dassault  Syst `emes  in  1988  as  Executive  Vice
President  and  Chief  Financial  Officer.  Prior  to  joining  Dassault
Syst `emes,  Mr.  de  Tersant  served  as  a  finance  executive  at
Dassault  International.  Mr.  de  Tersant  is  also  a  member  of  the
Board of Directors of the DFCG (the French National Association
of Chief Financial Officers and Financial Controllers).

Age: 55

Nationality: French

Professional  address:  Dassault  Syst `emes – 10  rue  Marcel
Dassault, 78140 V ´elizy-Villacoublay – France

Principal  responsibility:  Senior  Executive  Vice  President  and
Chief Financial Officer

End of current term: General Meeting of Shareholders called to Other current positions and Directorships:
approve  the  financial  statements  for  the  financial  year  ending
December 31, 2013

In France: President of Dassault Syst `emes International SAS

Outside  France:  Manager  (G ´erant)  of  Elsys  SPRL,  Chairman  of
the  Board  of  Directors  of  Spatial  Corp.,  Director  of  Dassault
Systemes  SolidWorks  Corp.,  Dassault  Systemes  Delmia  Corp.,
Dassault  Systemes  Corp.,  Dassault  Systemes  Simulia  Corp.,
Dassault Systemes Enovia Corp. and Temenos (a listed company)

Other positions expired during the last five years:

Director of Icem Ltd

Age: 74

Nationality: French

Professional  address:  56  rue  de  Boulainvilliers,  75016  Paris –
France

Date of first appointment: 04/08/1993

Dassault  Syst `emes  shares  owned  at  December  31,  2012:
17,315

Jean-Pierre Chahid-Noura¨ı – Independent Director

Member of the Audit Committee

is  an 

Biography:  Jean-Pierre  Chahid-Noura¨ı 
independent
consultant. He was a managing Director (Administrateur D ´el ´egu ´e)
of Finanval Conseil from 1992 to 2007. A former member of the
Executive Team (G ´erance) and Chief Financial Officer of Michelin,
Mr. Chahid-Noura¨ı has also worked as an investment banker for
MM.  Lazard  Fr `eres  et  Cie,  Banque  Vve  Morin-Pons,  Financi `ere
Indosuez  and  S.G.  Warburg  and  as  a  consultant  with
McKinsey & Co. He has also contemporaneously taught finance at
ESSEC, the Centre de Formation `a l’Analyse Financi `ere, INSEAD
and CEDEP (Centre Europ ´een d’Education Permanente).

End of current term: General Meeting of Shareholders called to Other current positions and Directorships:
approve  the  financial  statements  for  the  financial  year  ending
December 31, 2014

In France: Director of the Fondation Stanislas pour l’Education

Other positions expired during the last five years:

Date of first appointment: 04/15/2005

Dassault  Syst `emes  shares  owned  at  December  31,  2012: Garaison,  Managing  Director 
1,010

Finanval Conseil

Director  of  Stanislas  SA  and  of  the  Fondation  Notre  Dame  de
(Administrateur  D ´el ´egu ´e )  of

Nicole Dassault – Director

Age: 81

Nationality: French

Professional  address:  Groupe  Industriel  Marcel  Dassault,
9  Rond-Point  des  Champs  Elys ´ees – Marcel  Dassault,
75008 Paris – France

Main  position:  Member  of  the  Supervisory  Board  (Conseil  de
surveillance) of GIMD

End of current term: General Meeting of Shareholders called to Other current positions and Directorships:
approve  the  financial  statements  for  the  financial  year  ending
December 31, 2014

In  France:Vice-Chairman  of  the  Supervisory  Board  (Conseil  de
surveillance) of Immobili `ere Dassault SA, Chief Executive Officer
(Directeur  G ´en ´eral  D ´el ´egu ´e)  of  Rond-Point  Immobilier  SAS,
Director  of  Dassault  Aviation  (a  listed  company),  Dassault
Medias  SA,  Soci ´et ´e  des  Amis  du  Louvre,  Soci ´et ´e  des  Amis
d’Orsay, Groupe Figaro SAS, and Artcurial SA

Date of first appointment: 05/26/2011

Dassault Syst `emes shares owned at December 31, 2012: 0

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Serge Dassault – Director

Age: 87

Nationality: French

Professional  address:  Groupe  Industriel  Marcel  Dassault –
9  Rond-Point  des  Champs  Elys ´ees – Marcel  Dassault,
75008 Paris – France

Main position: President and member of the Supervisory Board
(Conseil de surveillance) of GIMD

End of current term: General Meeting of Shareholders called to Other current positions and Directorships:
approve  the  financial  statements  for  the  financial  year  ending
December 31, 2015

Date of first appointment: 06/07/2012

Dassault Syst `emes shares owned at December 31, 2012: 96

In France: Honorary Chairman (Pr ´esident d’honneur) and Director
(Administrateur )  of  Dassault  Aviation  (a 
listed  company),
President  of  GIFAS  (Groupement  des  Industries  Fran¸caises
A ´eronautiques  et  Spatiales),  Chairman  of  the  Board  and  Chief
Executive  Officer  (Pr ´esident  Directeur  G ´en ´eral)  of  Dassault
Media  SA,  President  of  Groupe  Figaro  SAS,  Soci ´et ´e  du  Figaro
SAS, Rond-Point Immobilier SAS, Rond-Point Holding SAS, Chief
Executive Officer (Directeur G ´en ´eral) of Ch ˆateau Dassault SAS,
Member of the Strategic Committee of Dassault D ´eveloppement
SAS, Manager (G ´erant) of Soci ´et ´e Civile Immobili `ere de Maison
Rouge,  Rond-Point  Investissement  SARL  and  SCI  des  Hautes
Bruy `eres

Bernard Dufau – Independent Director

Chairman of the Audit Committee
Member of the Compensation and Nomination Committee

Biography:  Bernard  Dufau  first  joined  the  IBM  group  as  a
commercial  engineer  and  then  served  in  various  management
positions notably as Sales Director of IBM France and as Executive
Director  of  Distribution  for  IBM  Europe.  He  was  Chairman  and
Chief Executive Officer of IBM France from 1995 to 2001.

Outside France: Director (Administrateur) of Dassault Falcon Jet
Corporation,  Dassault  International  Inc.,  Dow  Kokam  LLC  and
Chairman of Dassault Belgique

Age: 71

Nationality: French

Professional  address:  165  avenue  de  Wagram,  75017  Paris –
France

End of current term: General Meeting of Shareholders called to Other current positions and Directorships:
approve  the  financial  statements  for  the  financial  year  ending
December 31, 2012

In  France:  Director  and  Chairman  of  the  Audit  Committee  of
France Telecom SA (a listed company)

Date of first appointment: 05/31/2001

Dassault  Syst `emes  shares  owned  at  December  31,  2012:
1,000

Outside France: Director and Member of the Audit Committee of
Kesa Electricals plc

Other positions expired during the last five years:

Director of Neo S ´ecurit ´e

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Andr ´e Kudelski – Independent Director

Chairman of the Compensation and Nomination Committee
Member of the Audit Committee

Age: 52

Nationality: Swiss

Biography:  Andr ´e  Kudelski  is  President  and  Chief  Executive
Officer (Pr ´esident et Administrateur D ´el ´egu ´e) of Kudelski SA and
of  Nagra  Plus  SA,  a  joint-venture  of  Kudelski  SA  and  Canal+.
Mr. Kudelski started as a research and development engineer and Main position: President and Chief Executive Officer (Pr ´esident
then  was  Product  Manager  for  pay-TV  products  at  Kudelski  SA
from  1989  to  1990  and  Managing  Director  of  Nagravision,  the
pay-TV division of the group.

Professional address: Kudelski SA – Route de Gen `eve 22, Case
Postale 134 - 1033 Cheseaux- sur-Lausanne – Switzerland

et Administrateur D ´el ´egu ´e) of Kudelski SA (a listed company)

End of current term: General Meeting of Shareholders called to Other current positions and Directorships:
approve  the  financial  statements  for  the  financial  year  ending Outside  France:  Chairman  and  Director 
December 31, 2012

Date of first appointment: 05/31/2001

Dassault Syst `emes shares owned at December 31, 2012: 10

(Pr ´esident  et
Administrateur  D ´el ´egu ´e )  of  Nagra  Plus  SA,  Director
(Administrateur  D ´el ´egu ´e )  of  Nagravision,  Co-Chairman  of
NagraStar  LLC,  Member  of  the  Supervisory  Board  of  SkiData
AG,Vice-Chairman of A ´eroport International of Geneva, Director
and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Edipresse SA, Director of
HSBC Private Banking Holdings SA, Director and Member of the
Audit Committee of Nestl ´e SA (a listed company), Member of the
Comit ´e  d’Economie  Suisse  and  Vice-Chairman  of  the  Swiss-
American Chamber of Commerce

Arnoud De Meyer – Independent Director

Member of the Scientific Committee

Age: 58

Other positions expired during the last five years:

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Open TV

Nationality: Belgian

Biography:  Arnoud  De  Meyer  is  President  of  the  Singapore
Management  University.  Mr.  De  Meyer  is  a  specialist  in  the
management of innovation and has published numerous articles
and  books  on  this  subject.  He  was  previously  Director  of  Judge
Business School (University of Cambridge, U.K.) and Professor of Main  position:  President  of 
Technology Management at INSEAD and Deputy Dean of INSEAD
in France in charge of Administration and External Relations. He
has also taught at Waseda University and Keio Business School in
Japan and created the INSEAD Campus in Singapore.

University

Professional  address:  Singapore  Management  University –
81 Victoria Street, Singapore 188065 – Singapore

the  Singapore  Management

End of current term: General Meeting of Shareholders called to Other current positions and Directorships:
approve  the  financial  statements  for  the  financial  year  ending Outside  France:  Director  of  Kylian  Technology  Management
December 31, 2014
Pte.  Ltd,  Temasex  Management  Services  Pte.  Ltd,  Singapore
International  Chamber  of  Commerce,  SMU  Ventures  Pte.  Ltd,
Member of the Board of Directors of Singapore National Research
Foundation

Dassault Syst `emes shares owned at December 31, 2012: 250

Date of first appointment: 04/15/2005

Other positions expired during the last five years:

Director  of  SR&DM,  INSEAD  (Singapore)  and  INSEAD  EAC
Pte. Ltd, Director of Option International NV Professor and Director
of  the  Judge  Business  School  at  the  University  of  Cambridge,
United Kingdom

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Toshiko Mori – Independent Director

Member of the Scientific Committee

Age: 60

Professional  address:  Toshiko  Mori  Architect,  199  Lafayette
Street, New York NY 10012 – USA

Nationality: Japanese

Biography: Toshiko Mori is the Robert P. Hubbard Professor in the
Practice of Architecture at Harvard University’s Graduate School of
Design and was the chairman of the Department of Architecture
from 2002 to 2008. She is principal of Toshiko Mori Architect, and
founder  of  VisionArc,  a  think-tank  promoting  global  dialog  for  a Main Position: Member of Toshiko Mori Architect PLLC
sustainable  future.  Her  firm’s  recent  work  includes  performance
spaces for the Brooklyn Children’s Museum and for ART/New York,
as  well  as  the  School  of  Environmental  Science  for  Brown
University, a Master Plan for New York University, and a laboratory
facility for Novartis’ Cambridge Campus. She is also a Member of
the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Design &
Innovation,  Member  of  the  G1  Summit  (Japan)  and  Master  Jury
Member of the Aga Khan Prize.

Date of first appointment: 05/26/2011

End of current term: General Meeting of Shareholders called to Other current positions and Directorships:
approve  the  financial  statements  for  the  financial  year  ending Outside France: Robert P. Hubbard Professor in Harvard Graduate
December 31, 2014
School of Design, Member of the American Institute of Architects
College of Fellows, Member of the World Economic Forum Global
Agenda Council on Design & Innovation, Member of the Board of
Architecture  for  Humanity,  Member  of  the  Supervisory  Board
(Conseil  de  surveillance)  of  A  +  U  Magazine  and  of  Sarasota
Architectural Foundation, Member of the G1 Summit (Japan) and
Master Jury Member in Aga Kahn Prize

Dassault Syst `emes shares owned at December 31, 2012: 300

Other positions expired during the last five years:

President  of  World  Economic  Forum  Global  Agenda  Council  on
Design

5.1.1.2 Practices of the Board of Directors

Organization

For purposes of good corporate governance, the offices of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer have been separated. The
Chairman of the Board, Mr. Charles Edelstenne, organizes and supervises the work of the Board and reports thereon at the General
Meeting of Shareholders. He ensures the proper functioning of the Board and its committees and their compliance with the principles and
practices of good corporate governance. He ensures in particular that the directors are able to perform their duties. The Chairman is
regularly informed by the Chief Executive Officer of significant matters concerning the Company, and in particular its strategy, organization
and investment projects. The Chairman also oversees maintaining quality relations with shareholders in close coordination with measures
taken in this area by the Chief Executive Officer. All of these tasks of the Chairman of the Board are directed toward serving the Company,
and his actions are taken into account in reviewing and determining his compensation.

The Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bernard Charl `es, is legally vested with the widest powers to act in any circumstances in the name of the
Company,  subject  to  the  limitations  set  forth  in  paragraph  5.1.1.4  ‘‘Powers  of  the  Chief  Executive  Officer’’  below,  and  represents  the
Company in its relations with third parties.

Specialized committees have been established to assist the Board of Directors in the performance of its duties: the Audit Committee in
1996 and, in 2005 the Compensation and Nomination Committee and the Scientific Committee. The Committees report regularly to the
Board as to the performance of their missions.

Internal Regulation

The Board’s internal regulation defines its objectives, the rules governing the composition and operation of the Board and its committees,
and their interactions. It also sets the normal frequency of Board meetings, the means of participating in them and the rules related to the
information to be continuously available to the members of the Board, including if an event occurs which might have a significant impact on
the Company’s prospects or outlook or the implementation of the Company’s strategy. The internal regulation also defines the principles for
limiting the powers of the Chief Executive Officer and conducting the annual review of the independence of the directors.

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The internal regulation specifies that the Board proceed with an annual review of its practices, and formal assessments shall be made
every three years. The last formal review took place in 2012 on the basis of an internal questionnaire addressed to each director. The
members  of  the  Board  expressed  their  satisfaction  regarding  the  constant  progress  made  over  more  than  five  years  in  the  Board’s
practices, particularly as regards the review of strategy, the collaboration between the Board and its Chairman, and the practices of the
Audit Committee.

The internal regulation reminds directors of their legal confidentiality obligation. The directors must also comply with the insider trading
rules established by Dassault Syst `emes SA, which prohibit them from trading in any securities issued by Dassault Syst `emes SA if they are
aware of any insider information and during the trading blackout periods established by Dassault Syst `emes SA. In addition to these two
restrictions, trading by directors in Dassault Syst `emes’ securities is not permitted without the prior approval of the Insiders Committee.

Finally,  in  compliance  with  the  internal  regulation,  the  external  directors  (i.e.,  directors  who  are  neither  executives  nor  employees  of
Dassault Syst `emes SA) meet at least once a year without the presence of the other directors to perform a general review of how the Board
is operating and to discuss any other matters, as they may wish. In 2012, the external directors thus reviewed the risks facing Dassault
Syst `emes SA.

The Board of Directors Activities in 2012

The Board of Directors met eight times in 2012, with an attendance rate of 91%.

In addition to the deliberations and resolutions on its agenda pursuant to the laws and regulations in France (including the notice of General
Meeting of Shareholders and the approval of the annual Management Report), the Board also discussed principally the following issues:

(cid:127) the Company’s strategy (definition and review of strategic directions, review of partnership and acquisition transactions);

(cid:127) the accounts and the budget (approval of the 2011 parent company and consolidated accounts, the consolidated accounts for the first
half of 2012, review of quarterly results). The Board is kept informed as to the Company’s financial condition by reports from the Audit
Committee and presentations made at each meeting by the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer;

(cid:127) the compensation of directors (mandataires sociaux);

(cid:127) the granting of performance shares;

(cid:127) the granting of shares to the Chief Executive Officer in connection with the plan, adopted several years ago, to progressively associate

the Chief Executive Officer with the Company’s capital;

(cid:127) internal control (review of the assessment of the internal control procedures); and

(cid:127) the  compliance  of  Dassault  Syst `emes  SA  with  French  and  European  rules  and  recommendations  on  financial  communication  and

corporate governance.

5.1.1.3 Composition, Practices and Activities of the Board Committees

Audit Committee

In 2012, the Audit Committee was composed of three Directors, each of whom is independent: Bernard Dufau, Chairman, Andr ´e Kudelski,
and Jean-Pierre Chahid-Noura¨ı. Bernard Dufau and Andr ´e Kudelski are or have been company managers. Jean-Pierre Chahid-Noura¨ı,
who held responsible positions in finance in companies and commercial banks, offers specific skills in finance or accounting.

In compliance with the applicable regulations and its charter, the Audit Committee’s mission is to monitor matters related to the preparation
and the monitoring of accounting and financial information. Without limiting the powers of the Board of Directors, this Committee is, in
particular, responsible for overseeing the preparation process of the financial information, the effectiveness of the internal control and risk
management systems, the audit by the Statutory Auditors of the annual parent company and consolidated accounts and the independence
of the Statutory Auditors. The Audit Committee is responsible for examining these various matters and reporting its recommendations to
the Board of Directors.

The Audit Committee oversees the relationship between the Company and its Statutory Auditors and participates in their appointment or
the renewal of their mandate. The Audit Committee also approves the annual plan for the internal audit. The Director of the Internal Audit
reports to the Committee regarding his conclusions based on the audit.

In the performance of its mission, the Audit Committee met seven times in 2012, including three physical meetings. The Senior Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Dassault Syst `emes, the Company Finance Vice President, the Consolidation Director, the
Internal Audit Director, the General Counsel and the Statutory Auditors of the Company attended these meetings. In order to review the
quarterly earnings announcements and other occasional issues, the members of the Audit Committee held four conference calls with the
same persons present, except for the Internal Audit Director. The attendance rate for these meetings and calls was 100% in 2012.

In 2012, the Audit Committee also proceded with a review of the Group’s insurance policies and their relevance in light of the risks faced.

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Compensation and Nomination Committee

The  Compensation  and  Nomination  Committee  is  composed  of  two  independent  Directors:  Bernard  Dufau  and  Andr ´e  Kudelski.  The
missions and the operating rules of the Committee are defined in the internal regulation of the Board of Directors.

The Compensation and Nomination Committee’s main missions are: (i) to propose to the Board of Directors the amounts for compensation
and benefits of the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer, to set the formulas and the rules to apply for determining the
variable part of their compensation, and to verify the application of these rules, (ii) to evaluate the global amount and the allocation of the
directors’ fees, (iii) to propose to the Board the nomination or renewal of directors and review the independence of those who are so
identified, (iv) to examine the Company’s policy for nominating, and to be informed of the compensation policy for, the executive officers,
(v) to consider the employee profit-sharing policy based on the Company’s shares, and (vi) to propose to the Board of Directors solutions in
case of vacancy of the position of Chairman of the Board and of Chief Executive Officer.

In 2012, this Committee met five times, once physically and four times by conference call, with an attendance rate of 100%. It confirmed the
independence of the Board’s ‘‘independent directors’’, on the basis of responses to the questionnaire sent to each director concerned. It
formulated recommendations to the Board of Directors about the allocation of directors’ fees, the compensation of the Chairman and the
Chief  Executive  Officer,  and  the  granting  of  shares  of  Dassault  Syst `emes  SA  to  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  the  related  lock-up
commitment  in  connection  with  the  plan,  adopted  several  years  ago,  to  progressively  associate  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  with  the
Company’s capital. The Committee also made recommendations regarding the granting of performance shares to certain executives and
employees of the Company and the related performance conditions and reviewed the allocation process of performance shares in general.
The Committee also discussed the evolution in 2012 of the composition of the Executive Committee as well as the structure and level of
remuneration of executive officers who are not members of the Board.

Finally, this Committee was consulted on the composition of the Scientific Committee and on the appointment as Director of Mr. Serge
Dassault  proposed  to  the  General  Meeting  of  Shareholders  held  on  June  7,  2012.  The  Compensation  and  Nomination  Committee
examined as a general matter Dassault Syst `emes SA’s compliance with the law and the recommendations of the AFEP-MEDEF Code
relating to the composition of the Board of Directors.

Scientific Committee

The Scientific Committee is composed of two independent Directors, Mr. Arnoud De Meyer and Mrs. Toshiko Mori, Mr. Bernard Charl `es
and Mr. Dominique Florack, the Company’s Senior Executive Vice President, Products, Strategy – Research & Development, were also
members of the Committee until April 25, 2012. The Scientific Committee meets at least once a year. The Committee reviews the main
directions of research and development, examines the Company’s technological achievements and makes recommendations on these
matters. The persons with principal responsibility for these matters within Dassault Syst `emes are invited to the Committee’s meetings.

The  Scientific  Committee  met  twice  in  2012  with  an  attendance  rate  of  67%  and  considered  a  number  of  topics  central  to  Dassault
Syst `emes’ strategy, thus confirming the Company’s strategic orientation. With respect to the 3DEXPERIENCE strategy, the Committee
considered  in  particular  the  business  and  orientation  of  the  Company’s  ‘‘Design  Studio’’  Department.  In  fact,  the  technological  ideas,
considerations and break-throughs of the design communities bring substantial changes and unique possibilities for all of the Group’s
targeted customers (industry, education, research, society). In addition, with respect to the Group’s diversification policy, the Scientific
Committee discussed the creation of the GEOVIA brand. This brand results from the acquisition of Gemcom Software International Inc.
(in July 2012) which enables the Company to be present in the Natural Resources industrial sector, as part of its support for sustainable
development.  Finally,  the  creation  of  a  single  navigation  tool  for  all  digital  content,  whether  on  the  Internet  or  within  a  company, was
also examined.

5.1.1.4 Powers of the Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to French law, the Chief Executive Officer represents Dassault Syst `emes SA to third parties within the limits set by the corporate
purpose of the Company and by the powers reserved by law to the shareholders or the Board of Directors.

In addition, pursuant to the Board’s internal regulation, certain decisions of the Chief Executive Officer must be submitted to the prior
authorization of the Board. Thus, the completion of a significant transaction outside the scope of the Company’s strategy presented to the
Board of Directors requires the prior approval of the Board. Such prior approval is also required in case of any acquisition or disposal of any
entity or minority interests, any organic growth investment, any internal restructuring and any external financing (through bank debt or
accessing the capital markets), in the event where these transactions exceed a threshold which is determined at the beginning of the year
by  the  Board  of  Directors  when  meeting  to  establish  the  accounts  for  the  preceding  fiscal  year.  The  Board  of  Directors  meeting  on
March 27, 2013, thus raised the threshold from e400 million to e500 million, above which amount the prior approval of the Board is required
for the operations mentioned above.

Finally, on March 27, 2013, the Board renewed its authorization to the Chief Executive Officer to grant guarantees in the name of Dassault
Syst `emes SA up to an aggregate amount of e500 million.

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5.1.2 Senior Management

The Company’s senior management in 2012, who are all members of the Executive Committee except Mr. Charles Edelstenne, is set
forth below.

Charles Edelstenne(*)
Bernard Charl `es(*)
Thibault de Tersant(*)

Laurence Barth `es

Chairman of the Board

President and Chief Executive Officer

Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Executive Vice President, Chief People & Information Officer

Laurence Barth `es has been Executive Vice President, Chief People & Information Officer, since
2009.  She  began  her  career  at  Dassault  Syst `emes  in  1987  in  R&D  and  served  in  various
management positions in quality, business process and product industrialization. In 2002 she
was appointed Vice President, Customer Support & Satisfaction and in 2008 Chief Information
Officer.

Pascal Daloz

Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Market Development

Pascal Daloz has been Executive Vice President Strategy & Market Development since 2003.
Before joining the Company in 2001, he served five years at Arthur D. Little, where he was a
consultant and member of Arthur D. Little’s Technology Innovation Management team, and then
four  years  at  Credit  Suisse  First  Boston  Technology  Group,  where  he  served  as  a  senior
technology analyst.

Dominique Florack

Senior Executive Vice President, Products & Strategy – R&D

Dominique  Florack  has  been  Senior  Executive  Vice  President,  Products  &  Strategy – R&D
since  2007.  Mr.  Florack  served  as  Executive  Vice  President,  Strategy – R&D  of  Dassault
Syst `emes  from  2004  to  2006,  Executive  Vice  President – Strategy,  Applications,  R&D  from
1995  to  1999,  Director  of  Mechanical  CAD  from  1995  to  1995,  Director  of  Strategy  and
Research from 1990 to 1993 and manager for database solutions from 1986 to 1989.

Philippe Forestier

Executive Vice President, Global Affairs & Communities

Bruno Latchague

Philippe  Forestier  has  been  Executive  Vice  President,  Global  Affairs  &  Communities  of
Dassault Syst `emes since 2009. He joined Dassault Syst `emes in 1981 and was responsible for
marketing and technical support, then for sales and marketing for the Americas from 1995 to
2001,  Executive  Vice  President,  Alliances,  Marketing  and  Communications  until  2006,  and
Executive Vice President, Network Selling through 2008.

Executive Vice President, Global Sales Strategy & Operations, 3DS Value Solutions
Executive Vice President, ‘‘Managing Director’’ for North America,

Bruno Latchague has been Executive Vice President, Global Sales Strategy & Operations, 3DS
Value  Solutions  since  April  2011.  He  is  also  ‘‘Managing  Director’’  of  Dassault  Syst `emes  for
North  America.  At  Dassault  Syst `emes,  Mr.  Latchague  was  responsible  for  PLM  Business
Transformation (large accounts) from 2007 to 2011, director of research and development and
director  of  infrastructure.  Prior  to  joining  the  Company  in  1987,  Mr.  Latchague  served  as
Manager of CAD/CAM Product Support at Renault.

Sylvain Laurent

Executive Vice President, 3DS Business Transformation

Monica Menghini

Executive Vice President, Industry, Marketing & Corporate Communications

Sylvain Laurent has been Executive Vice President, 3DS Business Transformation since 2011.
He joined Dassault Syst `emes in 2008 as head of BT Sales in Europe. Mr. Laurent previously
worked at Siemens PLM Software and IBM PLM.

Monica  Menghini  has  been  Executive  Vice  President,  Industry,  Marketing  &  Corporate
Communications since January 1, 2012, after becoming part of the Executive Committee in
July 2011, when she was promoted to Executive Vice President, Industry. Ms. Menghini joined
Dassault  Syst `emes  in  2009  to  serve  as  Vice  President,  Industry  for  the  consumer  goods,
consumer  packaged  goods,  and  retail  sectors.  Between  2007  and  2009  she  worked  in
partnership  with  Dassault  Syst `emes.  Ms.  Menghini  previously  held  various  management
positions at Saatchi & Saatchi and Procter & Gamble.

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Jeff Ray

Executive Vice President, Geographic Operations until May 31, 2012

Jeff Ray was Executive Vice President, Geographic Operations until May 31, 2012, when he left
the Company. From 2007 to 2010, he was Chief Executive Officer of SolidWorks and of the
Professional channel. Mr. Ray joined SolidWorks in 2003 as Chief Operating Officer. He started
his career at IBM before becoming Vice President Global Solutions at Compuware Corp. and
Vice President Worldwide Field Operations at Progress Software Corp.

(*)

Biographical information for Charles Edelstenne, Bernard Charl `es and Thibault de Tersant is set forth in paragraph 5.1.1.1 ‘‘Composition of the Board of Directors’’ above.

5.1.3 Declarations Regarding the Administrative Bodies and
Senior Management

To Dassault Syst `emes SA’s knowledge:

(cid:127) there is no family relationship between the Company’s directors, or between the Company’s directors and its executive officers listed in

paragraph 5.1.2 ‘‘Senior Management’’ with the exception of Mr. Serge Dassault and his wife Mrs. Nicole Dassault;

(cid:127) in the past five years, none of the directors or officers has been convicted of fraud, been declared bankrupt or their property impounded
or liquidated, been subject to an official accusation and/or penalty delivered by legal or regulatory authorities, or been prohibited by a
court from becoming a member of an administrative, management or supervisory body of a company, or from being involved in the
management or direction of the affairs of a company;

(cid:127) there are no potential conflicts of interest between the duties to the Company of the members of the Board of Directors and their private
interests and/or other duties, and no director or member of senior management has been named to the Board or to an administrative,
management or supervisory body as a result of an agreement between the Company’s main shareholders, customers, suppliers or any
other persons;

(cid:127) no director or senior manager is party to a service contract with Dassault Syst `emes SA, or one of its subsidiaries, which provides him

with a personal benefit; and

(cid:127) no loans or guaranties have been granted or established on behalf of the directors or members of senior management, and there are no

assets used by the Company which belong directly or indirectly to the directors, members of senior management or their families.

Bernard Charl `es and Charles Edelstenne have agreed to the lock-ups of their shares in Dassault Syst `emes SA, described at the end of
paragraph 5.1.4.3 ‘‘Performance Shares and Share Subscription Options’’ and in paragraph 6.3.3 ‘‘Shareholder Agreements’’.

5.1.4 Principles and Rules Established by the Board of
Directors of Dassault Syst `emes SA to Determine the
Compensation of the Executive Directors and Senior
Management

Dassault Syst `emes SA’s compensation policy is designed to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified individuals in order for Dassault
Syst `emes to reach success, which depends on the achievement of its objectives, in particular, strategic, business and financial objectives.
In setting forth criteria for the determination of compensation, the balance between short-term and long-term financial objectives is sought,
the creation of stockholder value is taken into account and individual performance is recognized.

5.1.4.1 Fixed and Variable Compensation

From this perspective, the annual compensation of each executive officer includes two portions – a fixed portion and a variable portion –
except for the Chairman of the Board of Directors, who receives only a fixed portion. The variable portion may represent a significant part of
the total compensation if the annual targets are achieved or overachieved. The targets are reviewed every year in order to be consistent
with the Company’s strategic orientations and include individual management targets.

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Beyond their fixed and variable compensation, the French executive officers, except for the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive
Officer, are eligible for corporate profit-sharing in the same manner as other employees of the Company based on Company agreements.

The annual target compensation with objectives achieved for the Chief Executive Office is comprised of a fixed portion for 50%, paid
monthly, and a variable portion for 50%, paid annually as a function of the achievement of the performance criteria previously set by the
Board of Directors. The level of achievement of the objectives determines the amount actually paid for the variable compensation, which
can result in a payment below the target, or up to 140% above the target.

In  addition,  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  receives  benefits  in-kind,  as  indicated  in  paragraph  5.3  ‘‘Compensation  and  Benefits’’,  which
contains all the data with respect to compensation of the executive officers.

The Board of Directors, during its meeting held on March 27, 2013, decided to fix the amount of the variable compensation due to the Chief
Executive Officer for 2012, paid in 2013, at e1,141,950, after review of the achievement of the performance criteria set in 2012, which
included the diluted net profit per share on a non-IFRS consolidated basis (hereinafter referred to as the (‘‘EPS’’) for 2012 as announced by
the Company, an evaluation of the Company’s efficiency processes as reflected by the non-IFRS operating margin, Dassault Syst `emes’
competitive position as reflected by growth in total revenues compared to its competitors, the product portfolio and the implementation of
the Company’s short, medium and long term strategy, contributing to its future growth.

At  its  meeting  on  March  27,  2013,  the  Board  of  Directors  also  fixed  the  performance  criteria  governing  the  payment  of  the  variable
compensation to the Chief Executive Officer for 2013, using the same criteria as in 2012, which are described in the preceding paragraph.
In order to protect the Company’s competitive position, the Board of Directors considered that it was not appropriate to reveal more details
about these performance criteria, which are subject to discussion by the Compensation and Nomination Committee and by the Board of
Directors. These criteria are both internal and external and relate to the annual performance of the Group or to its multiannual (medium and
long term) strategy. In addition, they include a strong dimension of ‘‘Social and Environmental Responsibility’’ in relation with the Group’s
business,  each  of  Dassault  Syst `emes’  brands  containing  a  promise  of  sustainable  development  (see  paragraphs  2.2.2.1  ‘‘Dassault
Syst `emes and Environmental Issues’’, 2.1.8 ‘‘Business Ethics and Professional Equality’’ and 2.1.9 ‘‘Social Projects and Relations with the
Social, Regional and Associative Environment’’).

At its meeting on March 27, 2013, the Board of Directors decided to set the Chairman’s fixed compensation for 2013 at e951,500 and the
annual  target  compensation  with  objectives  achieved  of  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  for  2013  at  e2,050,000,  with  e1,025,000  for  fixed
compensation and e1,025,000 for the target variable compensation.

As  in  preceding  years,  the  Chairman  and  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  will  receive  director’s  fees  (see  paragraph  5.3  ‘‘Compensation
and Benefits’’).

The Board meeting of March 27, 2013, also noted the achievement of the performance conditions regarding (i) the 2010-03 shares granted
on September 29, 2011, to the Chief Executive Officer in connection with the plan, adopted several years ago, to progressively associate
the Chief Executive Officer with the Company’s capital, and the final number of shares acquired as a result (150,000 shares), and (ii) the
2008-02  share  subscription  options  granted  to  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  on  November  29,  2009,  which  will  be  exercisable  starting
November  27,  2013  (50,000 options).  As  a  result,  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  will  acquire  the  2010-03  performance  shares  on
September 29, 2013, and the right to exercise the 2008-02 options cited above on November 27, 2013, provided that he is still a director
(mandataire social) at such date.

5.1.4.2 Indemnities Due in Case of the Imposed Departure (D ´epart Contraint) of the Chief Executive Officer

In accordance with the AFEP-MEDEF Code, the principle and the amount of the indemnity paid to the Chief Executive Officer upon the
termination of his functions are subject to conditions, in particular performance conditions. Thus the indemnity would be due in case of a
change in control or strategy of the Company duly acknowledged by the Board of Directors, which results in an imposed departure (d ´epart
contraint) in the subsequent 12 months. The indemnity may also be paid if the imposed departure is not linked to poor results of the
Company or to mismanagement by the Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Directors being entitled to decide to pay all or part of the
indemnity. The Board decided to provide for this indemnity payment, which is in addition to those recommended by the AFEP-MEDEF
Code, given the shareholder structure of the Company and the length of service to the Company of the Chief Executive Officer.

The indemnity would not be due in the event the Chief Executive Officer would leave the Company on his own initiative to take a new
position elsewhere, or would be assigned a new position within the Company, or if he would be able to benefit from pension rights shortly
after  leaving.  Furthermore,  in  the  event  of  exceptional  circumstances  seriously  damaging  the  image  or  results  of  the  Company  and
significantly reducing, in the opinion of the Board, the market price of the Company’s shares or in the event of misconduct other than in
connection with his corporate functions (faute s ´eparable de ses fonctions) and incompatible with the normal performance of his mandate,
the Board may decide that the indemnity payment is not due.

Finally, the amount of the indemnity due to the Chief Executive Officer in the event of the termination of his functions will be equivalent to a
maximum of two years of compensation as Chief Executive Officer and will depend on satisfying the performance conditions established for

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calculating  his  variable  compensation.  The  amount  paid  would  be  calculated  pro  rata  with  respect  to  the  percentage  of  variable
compensation which was paid during the three years preceding his departure as compared to the targeted variable compensation for such
years. The amount due would be calculated by applying the following formula:

(cid:127) the aggregate gross compensation (including variable compensation but excluding compensation in kind and directors’ fees) due in

connection with his position for the two financial years completed prior to the date of departure;

(cid:127) multiplied by the quotient of (i) the amount of variable compensation actually paid during the three financial years completed prior to the
date  of  departure  with  respect  to  their  respective  years  of  reference,  divided  by  (ii)  the  amount  of  target  variable  compensation
determined for each of these years by the Board of Directors on the basis of achievement of the objectives set for the Company.

The indemnity is thus subject to performance conditions related to achieving targets fixed for the variable compensation.

5.1.4.3 Performance Shares and Share Subscription Options

The executive officers are given long-term incentives notably through grants of Dassault Syst `emes performance shares (and prior to 2011,
of  stock  options)  to  associate  them  with  the  development  and  performance  of  the  Company.  In  general,  performance  shares  may  be
granted to key employees, including executive officers, of the Company, and the number granted is dependent on individual performance
and level of responsibility.

In 2012, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer was granted, as one of 939 beneficiaries, 14,000 performance shares under the ‘‘2010-04’’
plan (the ‘‘2010-04 Shares’’). In conformity with the recommendation of the AFEP-MEDEF Code, the definitive acquisition of these shares
is  subject  to  the  condition  that  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  remains  with  the  Company,  to  the  performance  condition  provided  by  the
regulation of the 2010-04 Shares plan for all plan beneficiaries, the satisfaction of which is measured according to the EPS of Dassault
Syst `emes actually realized, compared to the high end of the range set for the EPS objective announced, respectively, for the years 2012,
2013 and 2014, and to a performance condition related to variable compensation actually paid to the Chief Executive Officer over several
financial years.

Provided that the Chief Executive Officer complies with these three conditions, the 2010-04 Shares granted to the Chief Executive Officer
will be definitively vested at the end of a 3-year vesting period starting on the grant date (i.e., September 2015).

In any event, the number of 2010-04 Shares actually acquired may not exceed the number of 2010-04 Shares granted by the Board on
September 7, 2012.

To ensure transparency, it is noted that on September 7, 2012, the Board of Directors also decided, upon the recommendation of the
Compensation and Nomination Committee, to grant to the Chief Executive Officer 150,000 shares (the ‘‘2010-05 Shares’’) as part of a plan
relating to a different policy from the 2010-04 performance shares. In fact, the 150,000 shares were granted as part of a plan, adopted
several years ago, of progressively associating the Chief Executive Officer with the Company’s capital, with the goal of recognizing his
entrepreneurial role during more than thirty years with the Company and to provide him an equity interest comparable to that of his peers in
technology companies around the world. In conformity with the recommendation of the AFEP-MEDEF Code, the definitive acquisition of
these shares is subject to the condition that the Chief Executive Officer remains with the Company and to a performance condition related
to variable compensation actually paid to the Chief Executive Officer over several financial years.

The 2010-05 Shares granted to the Chief Executive Officer will not be definitively vested until the end of a two-year vesting period starting
on the date of the Board meeting which granted them (i.e., September 2014), subject to the condition that the Chief Executive Officer is an
executive director (mandataire social) at such acquisition date and the performance condition related to his variable compensation.

In any event, the number of 2010-05 Shares actually acquired may not exceed the number of 2010-05 Shares granted by the Board on
September 7, 2012.

In accordance with the law, the Board of Directors decided at the time of each of the share and option grants since 2007, including those of
September 7, 2012, upon the recommendation of the Compensation and Nomination Committee, that the Chairman of the Board and the
Chief Executive Officer agree to a lock-up commitment with respect to shares which they may hold as a result of exercising stock options or
the effective acquisition of shares. In light of the grants made, the Chief Executive Officer must maintain in registered form at least 15% of
the total amount of shares he subscribes or acquires in connection with stock options or shares granted to him since 2007, until he has left
his current functions at the Company. For shares granted in 2012, this percentage is calculated after deduction of the number of shares
which it would be necessary to sell to pay taxes, social charges and expenses related to the sale of the total number of shares vested.

In addition, upon the recommendation of the Compensation and Nomination Committee, the Board of Directors set the number of shares
which could be granted to the executive directors (dirigeants mandataires sociaux) at 35% of the global envelope approved at the General
Meeting  of  Shareholders  of  May  27,  2010,  or  624,473  shares.  Thus,  the  2010-04  Shares  granted  to  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  on
September 7, 2012, represent 0.8% of the global envelope decided by the General Meeting of Shareholders on May 27, 2010. Taking into
account the 150,000 2010-05 Shares which were also granted to the Chief Executive Officer on September 7, 2012, as part of the plan,

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adopted several years ago, of progressively associating the Chief Executive Officer with the Company’s capital, and which represent 8.4%
of  the  same  global  envelope,  all  the  performance  shares  which  have  been  granted  to  him  since  2010  represent  26.8%  of  this  global
envelope.

In accordance with the AFEP-MEDEF Code, the Chief Executive Officer may not engage in hedging transactions to ensure the gains which
would result from the sale of the performance shares or the exercise of stock options until the end of the legally required lock-up period.
Finally,  the  share  grants  noted  above  are  in  compliance  with  the  law  no 2008-1258  of  December  3,  2008,  regarding  remuneration
from work.

Other  information  concerning  share  subscription  options  and  performance  shares  are  provided  in  paragraph  5.3  ‘‘Compensation  and
Benefits’’ of the Annual Report for 2012.

No company other than Dassault Syst `emes SA has granted shares to directors (mandataires sociaux).

5.1.4.4 Directors’ Fees

The  maximum  annual  amount  of  directors’  fees  was  set  at  e320,000  for  the  year  2012  and  thereafter  until  otherwise  decided  by  the
shareholders.  For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2012,  directors’  fees  for  Dassault  Syst `emes  SA  amounted  to  e260,947,  of  which
e162,547 were for retainer fees and e98,400 were for attendance at meetings of the Board of Directors and its Committees.

The  allocation  of  directors’  fees  in  2012  was  based  on  the  following  principles  decided  by  the  Board  of  Directors  on  June  7,  2012:
e15,000 for each director, and an additional e15,000 for the Chairman of the Board and an additional e4,000 for the Chairman of the Audit
Committee (these amounts were paid on a pro rata basis for the effective period during the year when the positions were held); e1,200 per
meeting of the Board attended in person; e2,400 per meeting of the Audit Committee attended in person; e1,200 per meeting attended in
person  of  the  Compensation  and  Nomination  Committee  or  the  Scientific  Committee;  and  e600  for  each  meeting  of  the  Board  or  its
Committees attended by telephone or video-conference.

5.1.4.5 Employee Profit-sharing

Finally the Company has profit-sharing plans for all employees. The results of the financial year ended December 31, 2012, which are
subject to the approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders on May 30, 2013, should thus enable the distribution of e16,786,107 in
profit and to set aside a special profit-sharing reserve (participation) of e13,291,056.

More  than  90%  of  the  employees  of  the  French  Subsidiaries  held  directly  by  Dassault  Syst `emes  SA  also  benefit  from  profit-sharing
agreements. For more information on these agreements, see paragraph 2.1.5 ‘‘Compensation’’.

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5.1.5 Application of the AFEP-MEDEF Code

Dassault  Syst `emes  refers  to  the  recommendations  of  the  AFEP-MEDEF  Code  recommendations  in  connection  with  corporate
governance. The Company strives each year to improve its good corporate governance practices. However, as summarized in the table
below, certain provisions of the Code have required adaptation or interpretation in light of the Company’s specific circumstances or to
comply with other provisions of the AFEP-MEDEF Code.

RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AFEP-MEDEF
CODE WHICH HAVE BEEN ADAPTED
OR INTERPRETED

EXPLANATION

Indemnity payment in the event of the
departure of the Chief Executive Officer
only in the case of an imposed departure
or due to a change in control or of
strategy

(Article 20.2.4 of the AFEP-MEDEF Code)

Dassault Syst `emes SA respects the exclusions of the AFEP-MEDEF Code in this area
and will not pay an indemnity in the event of poor Company results or mismanagement
by  the  officer.  It  nevertheless  retains  three  cases  for  payment,  one  of  which  is  not
explicitly provided for by the AFEP-MEDEF Code, in light of the Company’s shareholder
base and the long term of service of Mr. Charl `es in the Company. It applies in the event of
an imposed departure (d ´epart contraint) if the departure is not related to poor results of
the  Company  or  mismanagement  on  the  part  of  the  Chief  Executive  Officer.  In  such
case, the Board could decide to pay all or a portion of the departure indemnity.

Similar calendar period for the granting
of performance shares

As  for  the  prior  grants  of  share  subscription  options,  the  Company  seeks  to  grant
performance shares during the same calendar periods.

(Article 20.2.3 of the AFEP-MEDEF Code)

Proportion of performance shares in
executive officer compensation

(Article 20.2.3 of the AFEP-MEDEF Code)

Acquisition of shares by the executive
officers (dirigeants mandataires sociaux)
benefitting from grants of performance
shares

(Article 20.2.3 of the AFEP-MEDEF Code)

A significant portion of the shares granted to the Chief Executive Officer is done as part
of the plan adopted several years ago to progressively associate with the Company’s
capital, with the goal of recognizing his entrepreneurial role during more than thirty years
with the Company and to provide him an equity interest comparable to that of his peers in
technology  companies  around  the  world,  and  not  as  part  of  the  Company’s  senior
management  incentive  and  equity  interest  plan.  The  portion  of  performance  shares
(14,000 2010-04 Shares granted in 2012) represents 35% of his total remuneration.

Dassault  Syst `emes  believes  that  the  lock-up  of  15%  of  the  shares  which  may  be
acquired  by  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  as  a  result  of  grants,  until  he  terminates  his
functions, represents a mechanism with an effect equivalent to the recommendation in
the  AFEP-MEDEF  Code  to  subject  the  performance  shares  granted  to  executive
directors to the purchase of a fixed number of shares once such performance shares
become available.

5.1.6 Internal Control Procedures and Risk Management

Because Dassault Syst `emes SA was listed on the stock market in the United States until the end of 2008, Dassault Syst `emes defined and
implemented  an  internal  control  procedure  based  mainly  on  the  COSO  (Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organization  of  the  Treadway
Commission) framework, as well as on the AMF’s suggested reference framework regarding internal control updated on July 22, 2010.

According to the COSO framework, internal control is a process carried out by the Board of Directors, management, and other personnel,
designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the  achievement  of  the  following  objectives:  realization  and  optimization  of
operations, reliability of financial and accounting information and compliance with applicable law and regulations.

The Chairman’s report on internal control procedures applies to Dassault Syst `emes SA and its consolidated subsidiaries.

5.1.6.1 Internal Control Objectives

The internal control procedures within the Company, whether at the level of Dassault Syst `emes SA or its subsidiaries, are designed to:

(cid:127) improve the performance and efficiency of operations through optimized use of available resources (an objective inspired by the COSO

framework);

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(cid:127) ensure the reliability, quality and availability of financial data (an objective inspired by the COSO and AMF frameworks);

(cid:127) ensure that operations comply with legislation in effect and the Company’s internal procedures (an objective inspired by the COSO and

AMF frameworks);

(cid:127) guarantee the security of assets, particularly intellectual property, the human and financial resources and the image of the Company

(an objective inspired by the AMF framework); and

(cid:127) prevent risks of error or fraud.

5.1.6.2 Internal Control Participants and Organization

All corporate governance bodies participate in the implementation of the internal control processes.

The Board of Directors, concerned with the issue of internal control, created in 1996 an Audit Committee, with the mission described above
(see paragraph 5.1.1.3 ‘‘Composition, Practices and Activities of the Board Committees’’.

In parallel, the Company’s management has established the following bodies:

(cid:127) An Insider Committee responsible for setting and communicating to employees, directors and consultants the dates of the periods during
which buying or selling Dassault Syst `emes SA shares is prohibited, in order to prevent insider trading. This Committee also requires be
informed  of  transactions  carried  out  by  members  of  the  management  of  the  Company.  The  Company  applies  the  rules  and
recommendations of the AMF regarding the prevention of insider trading;

(cid:127) An internal audit department reporting to the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and to the Audit Committee,
whose mission is to evaluate the relevance of Dassault Syst `emes’ internal control processes, to alert the management and the Audit
Committee  regarding  possible  deficiencies  or  risks,  and  to  propose  measures  that  will  limit  the  risks  and  improve  the  efficiency  of
operations. In 2012, the internal audit department was responsible for evaluating, on behalf of the management team, internal control
mechanisms related to financial reporting. Together with the legal department and a specialized service provider, it also evaluated the
coverage provided by the Company’s insurance policies and their relevance in light of the risks faced. The findings of this evaluation were
presented  to  the  Audit  Committee.  Following  this  analysis,  a  presentation  of  risks  was  made  at  the  annual  meeting  of  the  outside
directors; and

(cid:127) An Ethics & Compliance Department reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, responsible for ensuring the implementation and respect of
the  Code  of  Business  Conduct,  which  defines  the  ethical  behavior  rules  applicable  within  the  Company,  as  well  as  the  Company’s
specific policies, recommendations and procedures regarding ethics and compliance.

The internal control organization is also based on the principle of giving responsibility to each of the departments and subsidiaries of the
Company in its respective area of expertise, and on delegations of powers to certain members of the Executive Committee of the Company.

Moreover, the subsidiaries’ local chief executive and financial officers are responsible for preparing the subsidiaries’financial statements
which are included in the Company’s consolidated accounts, and the annual accounts and activity reports for each of their respective
subsidiaries, whether the accounts are prepared by their own financial teams or by shared internal financial and accounting services
centers, particularly in the United States and France.

The  Company’s  financial  planning  and  analysis  department  is  responsible  for  directing  the  financial  objectives  of  the  Company  in
accordance with budget monitoring procedures and, in this respect, performs specific controls and analyses of the quarterly accounts. It is
also responsible for identifying, analyzing and warning of any differences from the previous year, the previous quarter and the Company’s
budget objectives, which are subject to a quarterly update.

5.1.6.3 Internal Control and Risk Management Procedures

The internal control mechanisms developed by the Company are based on the COSO methodology and on the recommendations of the
framework recommended by the AMF, and promote internal control in the following areas:

(cid:127) Control environment: The professional ethics of the Company are set forth in the corporate governance procedures, and specifically in
the Code of Business Conduct, which describes the manner in which Dassault Syst `emes expects to conduct business and which may
serve as a reference tool for each Group employee to help guide their behavior and their interactions in their professional work. The Code
of Business Conduct, which applies to all employees of Dassault Syst `emes and is available on the Company’s internet and intranet sites,
addresses,  in  particular  (i)  compliance  with  regulations  applicable  to  the  Company’s  business,  (ii)  individual  interactions  within  the
Company and with its ecosystem, and (iii) protecting the Company’s assets (in particular, the Company’s intellectual property and that of
its clients and partners). The Code also includes rules governing conflicts of interest, insider trading and financial reporting;

(cid:127) Risk analysis: The main risks which may impact the performance of the Company are identified, assessed and regularly reviewed by the
management of the Company. These risks are described in paragraph 1.6.1 ‘‘Risk Related to the Company’s Business’’ which indicates

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the measures taken by the Company to manage or limit the risks when possible. The external directors have reviewed measures to limit
the main risks which could affect the Company.

Operational risks are managed mostly at the level of the subsidiaries, IP risks, ethical conduct and compliance risks and financial risks
are handled by Dassault Syst `emes SA.

(cid:127) Protection and monitoring activities :

1) Protecting the Company’s intellectual property is a constant concern. This protection is ensured by implementing and monitoring

corporate processes designed to verify the Company’s rights before it markets its software products.

The  Company  has  also  developed  during  recent  years  protection  for  its  inventions  through  a  reasonable  and  well-considered
approach to filing patents in several jurisdictions. The Company’s principal brands are also registered in a large number of countries.
In addition, the Company has also set up a program to protect its products from pirating.

2)

Information systems security, which is critical to ensuring the protection of the source codes for the Company’s applications, is
continually  evaluated,  tested  and  strengthened  in  the  areas  of  network  access  or  performance,  anti-virus  protection,  and  the
physical security of servers and other information system facilities;

3) The  internal  control  policies  related  to  the  main  processes  within  the  Company  (information  technology  security,  sales
administration,  human  resources,  protection  of  intellectual  property,  closing  and  publication  of  financial  statements,  treasury
management, client credit risk management) are formalized and updated at the level of both Dassault Syst `emes SA and its main
subsidiaries or the related shared services centers;

4) Key control points making it possible to prevent or detect risks impacting the financial information in the significant entities of the

Company are documented;

5) Tests are performed annually on these key control points to evaluate their effectiveness; and

6) The operational entities implement action plans with the goal of continuous improvement.

(cid:127) Communication : The Company has deployed processes to monitor, review and analyze on a regular basis its performance as well as
the  performance  at  the  level  of  its  main  subsidiaries  (budget  review  meetings,  quarterly  activity  review,  Board  meetings),  brands,
distribution  channels  and  geographical  areas.  In  addition,  quarterly  communication  meetings  are  also  held  to  ensure  a  better
dissemination of the Group’s strategy to all managers and discussions facilitating its implementation.

(cid:127) Monitoring : In 2012 the internal audit department carried out different missions within the Company’s subsidiaries to verify compliance
of the local internal control procedures with the Company objectives. These missions, authorized by the Audit Committee, result in the
issuance of recommendations to the local management teams and the implementation of action plans when deemed necessary to
reinforce  the  audited  processes  and  organizations.  The  internal  audit  department  carries  out  a  review  of  the  implementation  of
these plans.

5.1.6.4 Internal  Control  Procedures  Relating  to  the  Preparation  and  Treatment  of  Financial  and  Accounting
Information

Finally, with respect to the internal control processes related to the preparation of financial and accounting information, the Company’s
focus has been to:

(cid:127) Implement a quarterly control system to update budget objectives and identify and analyze any variation from the objectives set by the

Financial Department of the Company and from the previous quarter and financial year.

Thus, each of the subsidiaries prepares a detailed and documented presentation of its sales activity for the past quarter and the year, and
performs a comparative analysis of its financial results (revenues and costs) in comparison with its budget targets and with the same
quarter for the previous year.

Budget projections are reviewed, analyzed and updated each quarter to take into account all changes in the market and the economic
environment, particularly as regards exchange rates, and to present realistic objectives to shareholders and financial markets;

(cid:127) Improve the reliability of its consolidation tools and processes in order to establish and publish required financial information every

quarter as soon as possible. The consolidation procedure as defined by the Company is based on:

1)

giving responsibility to the chief financial officers in the subsidiaries, who are required to certify the quarterly statements transmitted
to Dassault Syst `emes SA and to provide detailed business reviews and analyses before the accounts are consolidated;

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2)

3)

the  use  of  reporting  and  consolidation  tools  that  make  data  transmission  and  processing  secure  and  allow  the  elimination  of
intragroup transactions;

the  implementation  of  an  annual  process  to  monitor  off-balance  sheet  commitments,  related-party  or  regulated  agreements
(conventions r `eglement ´ees);

4)

a detailed review of the quarterly accounts of the subsidiaries and of the parent company by the Group’s financial division; and

5)

the detailed analysis by the Company’s accounting department of all the software and services transactions with a significant impact
on the financial statements in order to validate the accounting process.

(cid:127) Systematize the processes by which the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors review financial information prior to publication; and

(cid:127) Structure  its  financial  communications  to  ensure  simultaneous  and  equivalent  publication  of  information  on  its  principal  markets  of

financial results or operations that could have an impact on the price of its shares.

5.1.6.5 Evaluation of Internal Control

Since its voluntary delisting from the NASDAQ in October 2008, Dassault Syst `emes SA is no longer subject to the requirements of the
U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act with regard to the assessment of its internal control procedures.

The Company evaluates its internal control procedures applicable to its principal processes and subsidiaries in accordance with European
regulations.

Thus, in 2012, detailed assessment work was performed, the management of the Company intending to maintain a high level of internal
control within the Company. This work is in line with the continuing improvement process of internal control, and allows the implementation
of action plans and specific audits. In this respect, the scope of Group entities subjected to an internal control evaluation continued to be
expanded, via self-evaluation questionnaires, to entities that had previously been considered immaterial and newly acquired companies.

5.1.6.6 Limitations on Internal Control

The internal control system cannot provide an absolute guarantee that the Company’s objectives in this area will be achieved. Inherent
limitations apply to all internal control systems, related in particular to uncertainties in the external environment, the exercise of individual
judgments, or dysfunctions which may occur as a result of human failure or simple error.

5.1.7 Other Information Required Pursuant to
Section L. 225-37 of the French Commercial Code

5.1.7.1 Specific Modalities Related to Shareholders’ Participation in the Meeting of Shareholders

Shareholders participate in the Meetings of Shareholders of the Company according to provisions specified by law and by Articles 24 to 33
of the Company’s by-laws. More specifically, every shareholder has the right to participate in Meetings of Shareholders and deliberations
either personally or via a proxy, regardless of the number of shares held, according to conditions specified by Article 27 of the by-laws of
Dassault Syst `emes (see paragraph 6.1.2 ‘‘Memorandum and Specific By-Laws Provisions’’).

The right to vote attached to shares whose ownership rights have been split belongs to the owner of the bare property (nu-propri ´etaire)
except for votes on decisions concerning the allocation of benefits, the right to which belongs to the holder of beneficial rights (l’usufruitier).

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5.1.7.2 Publication of the Information as Required by Section L. 225-100-3 of the French Commercial Code.

Information required by section L. 225-100-3 of the French Commercial Code is set out in the 2012 Annual Report in Chapter 6.3 ‘‘Major
Shareholders’’ (concerning control by GIMD), paragraph 6.2.4 ‘‘Summary of Pending Delegations to the Board of Directors’’ (concerning
share issuances), paragraph 6.2.5 ‘‘Treasury Shares’’ (relating to the repurchase by the Company of its own shares), paragraph 6.1.2.2
‘‘Meetings  of  Shareholders’’  (concerning  conditions  of  voting  rights)  and  paragraph  5.1.4.2’’Indemnities  due  in  case  of  the  imposed
departure (depart constraint) of the Chief Executive Officer’’ (concerning an indemnity for the Chief Executive Officer in the event of an
imposed departure (d ´epart contraint)), which also constitutes the annual Management Report of the Board of Directors.

The 2012 Annual Report (‘‘Document de r ´ef´erence’’) is available on the AMF website (www.amf-france.org) and on the Dassault Syst `emes
website (www.3ds.com). A press release is issued to announce when the Annual Report becomes available.

Charles Edelstenne
Chairman of the Board of Directors

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5.2 Report of the Statutory Auditors on Corporate
Governance and Internal Control

For the year ended December 31, 2012

This  is  a  free  translation  into  English  of  the  Statutory  Auditors’  report  issued  in  the  French  language  and  is  provided  solely  for  the
convenience of English speaking readers. This report should be read in conjunction with, and construed in accordance with, French law
and professional auditing standards applicable in France.

Statutory Auditors’ report, prepared in accordance with Article L. 225-235 of the French Commercial Code on the report prepared
by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dassault Syst `emes SA

To the Shareholders,

In our capacity as Statutory Auditors of Dassault Syst `emes SA, and in accordance with article L. 225-235 of the French Commercial Code
(Code  de  commerce),  we  hereby  report  to  you  on  the  report  prepared  by  the  Chairman  of  your  company  in  accordance  with
article L. 225-37 of the French Commercial Code for the year ended December 31, 2012.

It is the Chairman’s responsibility to prepare, and submit to the Board of Directors for approval, a report describing the internal control and
risk management procedures implemented by the company and providing the other information required by article L. 225-37 of the French
Commercial Code in particular relating to corporate governance.

It is our responsibility:

(cid:127) to report to you on the information set out in the Chairman’s report on internal control and risk management procedures relating to the

preparation and processing of financial and accounting information, and

(cid:127) to attest that the report sets out the other information required by article L. 225-37 of the French Commercial Code, it being specified that

it is not our responsibility to assess the fairness of this information.

We conducted our work in accordance with professional standards applicable in France.

Information concerning the internal control and risk management procedures relating to the preparation and
processing of financial and accounting information

The  professional  standards  require  that  we  perform  procedures  to  assess  the  fairness  of  the  information  on  internal  control  and  risk
management procedures relating to the preparation and processing of financial and accounting information set out in the Chairman’s
report. These procedures mainly consisted of:

(cid:127) obtaining  an  understanding  of  the  internal  control  and  risk  management  procedures  relating  to  the  preparation  and  processing  of
financial  and  accounting  information  on  which  the  information  presented  in  the  Chairman’s  report  is  based,  and  of  the  existing
documentation,

(cid:127) obtaining an understanding of the work performed to support the information given in the report and of the existing documentation,

(cid:127) determining if any material weaknesses in the internal control procedures relating to the preparation and processing of financial and

accounting information that we may have identified in the course of our work are properly described in the Chairman’s report.

On the basis of our work, we have no matters to report on the information given on internal control and risk management procedures
relating to the preparation and processing of financial and accounting information, set out in the Chairman of the Board’s report, prepared
in accordance with article L. 225-37 of the French Commercial Code.

Other information

We attest that the Chairman’s report sets out the other information required by article L. 225-37 of the French Commercial Code.

Neuilly-sur-Seine and Paris-La D ´efense, on March 28, 2013

The statutory auditors

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AUDIT
French original signed by:
Pierre Marty

ERNST & YOUNG ET AUTRES
French original signed by:
Jean-Fran¸cois Ginies

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5.3 Compensation and Benefits

5.3.1 Compensation of the Company’s Executive Directors
(Mandataires Sociaux)

Compensation and benefits paid to each executive director (mandataire social) of Dassault Syst `emes SA are summarized in the table
below, as recommended by the AMF and the AFEP-MEDEF Code (see also paragraphs 5.1.4 ‘‘Principles and Rules Established by the
Board of Directors of Dassault Syst `emes SA to Determine the Compensation of the Executive Directors and Senior Management’’ and
5.3.2.1. ‘‘Dassault Syst `emes Subscription Options’’).

Table 1 – Summary of the compensation, options and shares awarded to each executive director

Charles Edelstenne, Chairman of the Board of Directors

Compensation due for the year (detailed in Table 2)

Value of the stock options awarded during the year (detailed in Table 4)

Value of the performance share grants awarded during the year (detailed in Table 6)

Bernard Charl `es, President and Chief Executive Officer

Compensation owed for the year (detailed in Table 2)

Value of the stock options awarded during the year (detailed in Table 4)

Value of the performance share awarded during the year (detailed in Table 6)(1)

2011

2012

e935,000

e958,600

–

–

–

–

2,113,663

–
e744,520

2,167,484

–
e1,079,680

(1)

14,000 2010-02 performance Shares were granted to the Chief Executive Officer in 2011 and 14,000 2010-04 performance Shares were granted to him in 2012 as part of the
Company’s senior management incentive and equity interest plan. The unit valuation of the shares granted in 2012 was  e77.12 for the 2010-04 Shares and e53.18 for the
2010-02 Shares, based on the IFRS 2 method used for the consolidated financial statements.

Valuation of the shares granted during the year 2012 to the Chief Executive Officer as part of the plan to progressively associate
him with the Company’s capital

Year 2011

Year 2012

Bernard Charl `es, Chief Executive Officer

Valuation of shares granted during the year as part of the plan to progressively associate the
Chief Executive Officer with the Company’s capital (see Table 6)(1)

e8,068,500

e11,686,500

(1)

150,000 2010-03 Shares were granted in 2011 and 150,000 2010-05 Shares were granted in 2012 as part of the plan, adopted several years ago, to progressively associate the

Chief Executive Officer with the Company’s capital, with the goal of recognizing his entrepreneurial role for more than thirty years with the Company and giving him an equity
interest comparable to that of his peers in technology companies around the world. The 150,000 2010-03 Shares had a value of e53.79 each and the 150,000 2010-05 Shares had
a value of e77.91,according to the IFRS 2 method used to prepare the consolidated financial statements.

The global gross compensation paid in 2012 by the Group to its senior management, made up of 11 executive officers as set forth above in
paragraph 5.1.2 ‘‘Senior Management’’, amounted to e8,335,554, including profit-sharing.

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Table 2 – Summary of the compensation of each executive director

Gross compensation before tax of the executive directors (dirigeants mandataires sociaux) is set forth in the table below.

(cid:1)

2011

(cid:2)(cid:1)

2012

(cid:2)

Amounts due
for 2011

Amounts paid
in 2011

Amounts due
for 2012

Amounts paid
in 2012

Charles Edelstenne
Chairman of the Board

Fixed compensation

Variable compensation

Extraordinary compensation

Directors’ fees

Benefits

Total

Bernard Charl `es, President and Chief Executive Officer

Fixed compensation

Variable compensation(1)

Extraordinary compensation

Directors’ fees

Benefits(5)

Total

e899,000

e899,000

e922,000

e922,000

–

–

36,000

–

935,000

–

–

37,200

–

936,200

–

–

36,600

–

958,600

–

–

36,000

–

958,000

968,000

968,000

993,000

993,000

1,113,200(4)

1,071,800(2)

1,141,950(3)

1,113,200(4)

–

21,000

11,463
g2,113,663

–

22,200

11,463
g2,073,463

–

21,600

10,934
g2,167,484

–

21,000

10,934
g2,138,134

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Rules governing the determination of variable compensation to the executive directors are described in the paragraph 5.1.4 ‘‘Principles and Rules Established by the Board of
Directors of Dassault Syst `emes SA to Determine the Remuneration of the Company’s Executive Directors and Senior Management’’.
Variable portion due for 2010 and paid in 2011.

Variable portion due for 2012 and paid in 2013.

Variable portion due for 2011 and paid in 2012.
These benefits are related to the use of a car provided by Dassault Syst `emes SA.

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Table 3 – Directors’ fees and other compensation received by the directors

The directors do not receive any compensation other than the fees set forth in the table below, except for Charles Edelstenne and Bernard
Charl `es, whose compensation is set forth in Table 2 above, and Thibault de Tersant, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer, whose compensation is set forth in Note 2 to the table below.

Charles Edelstenne(1)

Bernard Charl `es

Thibault de Tersant(2)

Paul Brown(3)

Jean-Pierre Chahid-Noura¨ı

Nicole Dassault(4)(6)

Laurent Dassault(3)

Serge Dassault(5)

Bernard Dufau

Andr ´e Kudelski

Arnoud De Meyer

Toshiko Mori(4)

Total

Director’s fees
paid in 2011 for
the year 2010

Director’s fees
paid in 2012 for
the year 2011

e37,200

e36,000

22,200

22,200

24,000

31,800

–

20,400

–

38,200

30,600

22,200

21,000

21,000

16,200

30,600

18,600

16,200

–

37,600

33,000

23,400

–
g248,800

19,800
g273,400

(1) GIMD paid to Charles Edelstenne e20,740 in directors’ fees in 2011 in connection with his mandate as a member of the Supervisory Board of GIMD and e23,333 in 2012.
(2) Global compensation received by Thibault de Tersant in 2011 and 2012 is as set forth below.

Thibault de Tersant, Director, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Fixed compensation

Variable compensation

Extraordinary compensation

Directors’ fees

Benefits(c)

Total

Compensation
paid in 2011

Compensation
paid in 2012

e385,000

265,000(a)

–

22,200

6,874

g679,074

e400,000

215,000(b)

677

21,000

5,380

g642,057

(a)

(b)

(c)

Variable portion due for 2010. In 2011, Thibault de Tersant also received e30,924 under the Company’s French profit-sharing plans.
Variable portion due for 2011. In 2012, Thibault de Tersant also received e32,845 under the Company’s French profit sharing plans.
These benefits are related to the use of a car provided by Dassault Syst `emes SA.

(3)

(4)

Paul Brown and Laurent Dassault’s mandates as Directors expired at the General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 26, 2011.

Nicole Dassault and Toshiko Mori were appointed Directors by the General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 26, 2011; thus, they did not receive any directors’fees in 2011

for 2010.

(5)

Serge Dassault was appointed Directors by the General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 7, 2012, thus, he did not receive any directors’ fees in 2012 for 2011, nor in 2011

for 2010.

(6) GIMD paid to Nicole Dassault e18,600 in directors’ fees in 2011 and 2012, in connection with her mandate as a member of the Supervisory Board of GIMD.

Other elements relating to the compensation of the directors are described in paragraph 5.1.4.4 ‘‘Directors’ Fees’’.

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Table 4 – Subscription or purchase options awarded during 2012 to each executive director

Number
and date of
plan

Type of option
(purchase or
subscription)

Valuation
of the
options

Exercise
price

Exercise
period

Number of
options
awarded in
2012

none

none

Charles Edelstenne

Total

Bernard Charl `es

Total

Table 5 – Subscription or purchase options exercised during 2012 by each executive director

Charles Edelstenne

Total

Bernard Charl `es

Total

Number and date of plan

2002-01, 05/28/2002
2002-03, 01/20/2003

Number of
options
exercised
during 2012

none

217,819
518,411

736,230

Exercise
price

e45.50
e23.00

Mr.  Bernard  Charl `es  generally  reinvests  the  gains  realized  through  the  exercise  of  subscription  stock  options  in  shares  of  Dassault
Syst `emes SA, after accounting for taxes, social charges and transaction fees.

Table 6 – Performance shares granted in 2012 to each director (mandataire social)

Number and date of plan

2010-04(2), 09/07/2012
2010-05(2), 09/07/2012

2010-04, 09/07/2012

Charles Edelstenne

Bernard Charl `es

Thibault de Tersant

Jean-Pierre Chahid-Noura¨ı

Nicole Dassault

Serge Dassault

Bernard Dufau

Andr ´e Kudelski

Arnoud De Meyer

Toshiko Mori

Total

Valuation of the
shares based
on the method
used for the
consolidated
financial
statements(1)

Number of
performance
shares awarded
during 2012

Acquisition
date

Availability
date

e1,079,680
e11,686,500
e1,311,040

9/07/2015
9/07/2014

9/07/2015

9/07/2017
9/07/2016

9/07/2017

none

14,000
150,000

17,000

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

181,000

g14,077,220

(1)

The valuation retained for the performance shares granted is e77.12 for the 2010-04 Shares and e77.91 for the 2010-05 Shares based on the IFRS 2 method used for the
consolidated financial statements.

(2)

The  condition  of  allocation  of  the  2010-04  Shares  and  2010-05  Shares  to  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  are  described  in  paragraph  5.1.4.3  ‘‘Performance  Shares  and  Share

Subscription Options’’. The 2010-05 Shares were granted as part of the plan, adopted several years ago, to progressively associate the Chief Executive Officer with the Company’s

capital, with the goal of recognizing his entrepreneurial role during more than thirty years with the Company and providing him with an equity interest comparable to that of his peers

in technology companies around the world.

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Table 7 – Shares that have become available during 2012 for each director (mandataire social)

Number and
date of plan

Number of shares that
became available
during 2012

Acquisition
terms

Charles Edelstenne

Bernard Charl `es

Thibault de Tersant

Jean-Pierre Chahid-Noura¨ı

Nicole Dassault

Serge Dassault

Bernard Dufau

Andr ´e Kudelski

Arnoud De Meyer

Toshiko Mori

Total

09/25/2008

none

150,000(1)

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

150,000

(1)

The 150,000 shares which became available in 2012 were granted to the Chief Executive Officer as part of the plan, adopted several years ago, to progressively associate him with

the Company’s capital. It should be noted that, by law, a part of these shares is subject to a holding period (see paragraph 5.1.4.3 ‘‘Performance Shares and Share Subscription

Options’’).

(cid:127) Shares subject to a holding period of two years

Shares acquired by Bernard Charl `es in 2011 and in 2012 (150,000 shares each year) pursuant to former grants of shares made in 2009
and 2010, respectively, as part of the plan, adopted several years ago, to progressively associate him with the Company’s capital, are
subject to a two-year lock-up period.

(cid:127) Shares being acquired

In addition to the 2010-04 Shares and 2010-05 Shares granted to Bernard Charl `es by the Board of Directors on September 7, 2012,
14,000 performance shares, granted in 2011 and 150,000 shares also granted in 2011 as part of the plan, adopted several years ago, to
progressively  associate  him  with  the  Company’s  capital,  are  being  acquired.  They  should  be  acquired,  subject  to  the  performance
conditions, in September 2013 and September 2014, respectively, and become available in September 2015 and September 2016,
respectively, following a 2-year vesting period, provided that Bernard Charles is still an Executive Director at such date.

(cid:127) Authorization of the General Meeting of Shareholders

The authorization granted to the Company’s Board of Directors by the shareholders on May 27, 2010 to grant performance shares to
Company management and employees or certain categories of management and employees, representing up to 1.5% of the share
capital, was still valid in 2012, since it was granted for a 38-month period. Taking into account the grants of shares decided by the Board in
May 2010 and September 2011 and 2012, a further 146,473 performance shares may still be granted by the Board.

Table 8 – Grants of share subscription or purchase options

See paragraph 5.3.2.1 ‘‘Dassault Syst `emes Subscription Options’’ below.

Table 9 – Share subscription options granted to the ten employees who are not executive directors and who received the most
share subscription options, and options exercised by these employees

See paragraph 5.3.2.1 ‘‘Dassault Syst `emes Subscription Options’’ below.

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Table 10 – Follow-up of the AFEP-MEDEF’s Recommendations

As  indicated  in  the  table  below,  Dassault  Syst `emes  SA  complies  with  the  main  recommendations  of  the  AFEP-MEDEF  regarding
compensation and benefits granted to executive directors (dirigeants mandataires sociaux).

Executive directors

Employment
agreement

Additional
retirement plan

Indemnities or
benefits due or which
may become due in
the event of
termination of or
change in present
functions

Indemnities
related to a
non-competition
clause

Yes

No

X

X

Charles Edelstenne
Chairman of the Board
Director since (1st appointment):
08/04/1993
Term: until the annual General Meeting
of Shareholders to be held in 2014

Bernard Charl `es
President and Chief Executive Officer
Director since (1st appointment):
08/04/1993
Term: until the annual General Meeting
of Shareholders to be held in 2014

Yes

Yes

No

X

No

X

Yes

X

X

No

X

X

At the time of the renewal of the mandate of the Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Directors authorized on May 27, 2010, upon the
proposal of the Compensation and Nomination Committee and in compliance with Article L. 225-42-1 of the French Commercial Code, the
renewal of the agreement regarding the Company’s undertakings to Bernard Charl `es relating to indemnities which would be due upon the
termination  of  his  functions  as  Chief  Executive  Officer,  according  to  the  terms  adopted  by  the  Board  of  Directors  at  its  meetings  on
March  28,  2008,  and  March  27,  2009.  The  conditions  for  payment  and  the  amount  of  the  indemnities  owed  are  described  in
paragraph 5.1.4.2 ‘‘Indemnities Due in Case of the Imposed Departure (d ´epart contraint) of the Chief Executive Officer’’.

There is no specific complementary retirement plan (‘‘r ´egime compl ´ementaire de retraite’’) for the executive directors. The companies
controlled  by  Dassault  Syst `emes  SA  have  not  paid  any  compensation  or  granted  any  other  benefits  to  the  executive  directors
(‘‘mandataires sociaux’’) mentioned above.

5.3.2 Interests of Executive Management and Employees in
the Company’s Share Capital

5.3.2.1 Dassault Syst `emes Subscription Options

As of December 31, 2012, there were seven active stock option subscription plans for the benefit of certain Company management and
employees. Two stock option subscription plans expired during 2012.

The exercise price of stock options granted pursuant to all the plans was fixed without a discount in relation to the market value of the
Dassault Syst `emes shares on the date of grant of the stock options, with the exception of the 2008-01 plan, for which a discount of 3%
was applied.

The  General  Meeting  of  Shareholders  on  May  27,  2010,  authorized  the  Board  of  Directors  to  grant  stock  options  to  subscribe  or  to
purchase Company shares for a period of 38 months, provided that the total of all outstanding stock options does not give a right to more
than 15% of Dassault Syst `emes SA’s share capital. The Board of Directors did not use this authorization in 2012.

The new shares created by the exercise of options between the 1st of January and the date of the annual General Meeting of Shareholders
deciding on the allocation of profit related to the most recently completed financial year are entitled to receive the dividend distributed with
respect to that year. The new shares are quoted on the same line as the previously existing shares.

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On the other hand, the new shares created as of the day after the General Meeting of Shareholders do not have a right to receive this
dividend. Those shares are temporarily quoted on a second trading line until the date the shares trade ex-dividend (i.e., without the right to
receive the dividend to be distributed on Dassault Syst `emes shares).

The following table provides certain information on the Company’s stock options plans in effect during 2012.

Grants of subscription or purchase options

(This table corresponds to Table 8 of the recommendation issued by the AMF on the compensation of directors (mandataires sociaux) on
December 22, 2008.)

Stock option plan

2002-01

2002-02

2002-03

2002-04

2002-05

2002-06

2006-01

2006-02

2008-01

2008-02

2010-01

Total

Board of Directors

General Meeting

05/28/2002

05/28/2002

01/20/2003

01/20/2003

03/29/2005

03/29/2005

10/09/2006

06/06/2007

09/25/2008

11/27/2009

05/27/2010

05/28/2002

05/28/2002

05/28/2002

05/28/2002

05/28/2002

05/28/2002

06/08/2005

06/08/2005

05/22/2008

05/22/2008

05/27/2010

Number of options granted

1,363,563

355,300

3,325,000

675,000

– to mandataires sociaux

651,433

–

526,433

125,000

454,000

–

–

–

–

1,500,000

–

1,200,000

300,000

–

–

–

–

139,000

1,060,000

219,000

967,150

80,000

–

–

80,000

405,000

232,850

1,405,700

1,325,900

1,436,600

1,851,500

1,240,000

14,178,563

–

–

–

–

104,000

150,000

150,000

150,000

170,000

110,000

2,961,433

–

50,000

100,000

410,000

–

50,000

100,000

407,000

–

50,000

100,000

440,000

–

50,000

120,000

490,000

–

50,000

60,000

–

1,976,433

985,000

313,000

4,441,000

Charles Edelstenne

Bernard Charl `es

Thibault de Tersant

– to the top 10 beneficiary
employees (excluding
mandataires sociaux)

Maximum number of
shares

Number of beneficiaries

Exercise price in euro

Exercise period

Number of options
exercised in 2012

Number of options
cancelled in 2012

Number of options
outstanding as of
12/31/2012

Number of options
exercised between
01/01/13 and 02/28/2013

Number of options
cancelled between
01/01/13 and 02/28/2013

Number of options
outstanding as of
02/28/2013(1)

Number of options
exercised as of 02/28/2013

Number of options
exercisable as of
02/28/2013

1,363,563

355,300

3,325,000

675,000

967,150

232,850

1,405,700

1,325,900

1,436,600

1,851,500

1,240,000

14,178,563

378

45,50

401

45,50

803

23,00

533

23,00

264

39,50

88

39,50

447

47,00

462

47,50

502

38,15

539

39,00

542

47,00

From
05/28/03 to
05/27//12

From
05/28//03 to
05/27/12

From
01/20/04 to
01/19/13

From
12/31/04 to
01/19/13

From
03/30/07 to
03/28/12

From
03/30/06 to
03/28/12

From
10/10/09 to
10/08/13

From
06/07/10 to
06/05/14

From

From

From
09/25/09 to 11/27/2013 to 05/27/2014 to
05/26/2018
11/26/2017

09/24/15

312,863

40,760

772,252

64,735

61,369

37,000

607,784

392,265

335,209

0

0

2,624,237

320

660

1,200

200

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

93,067

5,515

92,767

4,415

300

1,100

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2,500

600

2,114

51,100

31,500

90,196

256,506

562,195

877,136

1,718,900

1,175,100

4,688,419

15,495

97,625

82,186

0

0

292,488

0

0

0

12,700

8,000

22,100

241,011

464,570

794,950

1,706,200

1,167,100

4,373,831

1,274,493

289,764

3,304,475

623,300

833,648

190,100

941,289

711,251

504,068

1,300

900

8,674,588

0

0

0

0

0

0

241,011

464,570

794,950

1,706,200

1,167,100

4,373,831

(1)

For information regarding the dilutive effect of the exercise of stock options, see also paragraph 6.2.1 ‘‘Share Capital at February 28, 2013’’.

The Company’s internal rules provide for periods during which it is recommended not to buy or sell Dassault Syst `emes SA’s shares, notably
during periods preceding and following the announcement of quarterly, half-year or annual results.

At  December  31,  2012,  the  only  Company  Directors  (mandataires  sociaux)  owning  such  options  were  Bernard  Charl `es  and  Thibault
de Tersant.

For information regarding the equity interests in Dassault Syst `emes SA of the Directors (mandataires sociaux), see paragraphs 5.1.1
‘‘Composition and Practices of the Board of Directors’’ and 6.3 ‘‘Information about the Shareholders’’ in this Annual Report.

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Subscription and purchase options of the top ten employees who are not executive directors and options they exercised
during 2012

(The table corresponds to Table 9 of the recommendation issued by the AMF on the compensation of directors (mandataires sociaux) on
December 22, 2008).

The following table sets forth, on a global basis, the total number and weighted average exercise price of shares subscribed by the ten
Company employees who exercised the largest number of Company stock-options during 2012 and who are not directors of the Company,
it being recalled that no option to subscribe shares was granted in 2012.

Total
number
of options

Weighted
average
exercise
price

None

Plan no
2002-01

Plan no
2002-03

Plan no
2006-01

Plan no
2006-02

Plan no
2008-01

668,360

e44.27

440

41,116

290,000

229,000

107,804

Stock options granted in
2012 to the ten employees
who received the largest
number of stock options

Stock options exercised in
2012 by the ten employees
who exercised the largest
number of stock options

5.3.2.2 Performance Shares

The General Meeting of Shareholders of May 27, 2010, authorized the Board of Directors to grant Dassault Syst `emes SA shares during a
38-month  period,  representing  up  to  1.5%  of  Dassault  Syst `emes  SA’s  capital  at  the  date  of  the  General  Meeting  (i.e.  up  to
1,784,210 shares).

The Board of Directors used this authorization on September 7, 2012, to grant 539,230 performance shares to 939 beneficiaries under the
‘‘2010-04’’ plan (‘‘2010-04 Shares’’).

The  2010-04  Shares  will  be  fully  vested  within  (i)  three  years,  followed  by  a  two-year  lock-up  period  for  residents  of  France  and/or
beneficiaries of the French social security system or (ii) four years without any lock-up period for beneficiaries not subject to this system.

The 2010-04 Shares will be fully vested at the end of the vesting period applicable to the beneficiary, provided the beneficiary remains with
the  Company  and  satisfaction  of  a  performance  condition,  which  is  measured  according  to  the  non-IFRS  diluted  earnings  per  share
actually realized compared to the high end of the range set for Dassault Syst `emes’ EPS objective as published for each of the 2012, 2013
and 2014 fiscal years.

In compliance with the AFEP-MEDEF Code, the definitive vesting of these performance shares granted to the Chief Executive Officer is
subject to an additional performance condition in relation to his variable compensation actually received over three financial years (2012,
2013 and 2014) (see also paragraph 5.1.4.3 ‘‘Performance Shares and Share Subscription Options’’ concerning the grant of 150,000
2010-05 Shares as part of the plan, adopted several years ago, to progressively associate the Chief Executive Officer with the Company’s
capital, to recognize his entrepreneurial role during more than thirty years with the Company and to provide him with an equity interest
comparable to that of his peers in technology companies around the world).

In light of the grants in May 2010, and September 2011 and 2012, 146,473 more performance shares may still be granted. Because this
authorization  expires  on  July  27,  2013,  it  will  be  proposed  to  the  General  Meeting  of  Shareholders  on  May  30,  2013  to  renew  the
authorization  (see  paragraph  7.1  ‘‘Presentation  of  the  Resolutions  Proposed  by  the  Board  of  Directors  to  the  General  Meeting  on
May 30, 2013’’).

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5.4 Transactions in the Company’s Shares by the
Management of the Company

Pursuant to Article 223-26 of the AMF, the purchase, sale, subscription or exchange of any security issued by Dassault Syst `emes SA made
by directors or executive officers of the Company, or by persons related to them (according to Article R. 621-43-1 of the French Monetary
and Financial Code), must be disclosed to the Company’s shareholders. The tables below present those transactions as published by the
AMF in 2012 (‘‘SO Exercise’’ means ‘‘Stock-Option Exercise’’).

Date and place

Directors and
Executive Officers

Nature of the
transaction

Unit Price

Gross amount

Date and place

Directors and
Executive Officers

Nature of the
transaction

Unit Price

Gross amount

02/13/2012
Euronext Paris

02/13/2012
Euronext Paris

02/13/2012
Euronext Paris

02/14/2012
Euronext Paris

02/15/2012
Euronext Paris

02/15/2012
Euronext Paris

02/16/2012
Euronext Paris

02/17/2012
Euronext Paris

02/17/2012
Euronext Paris

02/17/2012
Euronext Paris

02/23/2012
Euronext Paris

02/24/2012
Euronext Paris

02/24/2012
Euronext Paris

02/24/2012
Euronext Paris

02/24/2012
Euronext Paris

02/24/2012
Euronext Paris

02/24/2012
Euronext Paris

02/28/2012
Euronext Paris

02/28/2012
Euronext Paris

02/29/2012
Euronext Paris

02/29/2012
Euronext Paris

03/01/2012
Euronext Paris

03/01/2012
Euronext Paris

03/01/2012
Euronext Paris

03/01/2012
Euronext Paris

03/02/2012
Euronext Paris

03/02/2012
Euronext Paris

03/02/2012
Euronext Paris

03/02/2012
Euronext Paris

03/05/2012
Euronext Paris

03/05/2012
Euronext Paris

03/05/2012
Euronext Paris

03/05/2012
Euronext Paris

03/09/2012
Euronext Paris

Thibault de Tersant

Thibault de Tersant

Bernard Charl `es

Dominique Florack

Dominique Florack

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Thibault de Tersant

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Laurence Barth `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Laurence Barth `es

Philippe Forestier

Bruno Latchague

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Jeff Ray

Bruno Latchague

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

e45.5000
e62.5348
e23.0000
e62.7165
e45.5000
e63.5027
e47.0000
e62.1885
e47.0000
e62.3333
e45.5000
e63.0000
e45.5000
e63.0000
e23.0000
e62.4594
e45.5000
e63.0000
e45.5000
e63.0000
e23.0000
e62.7300
e45.5000
e63.0550
e45.5000
e63.0000
e45.5000
e63.0000
e23.0000
e63.0000
e23.0000
e62.9800
e23.0000
e63.0000
e47.0000
e62.7500
e23.0000
e62.5190
e23.0000
e62.2537
e23.0000
e62.2088
e23.0000
e62.6000
e45.5000
e62.6000
e23.0000
e62.5000
e45.5000
e62.4130
e45.5000
e62.6000
e23.0000
e62.6000
e45.5000
e62.5062
e47.5000
e62.3523
e47.0000
e62.8097
e45.5000
e62.6000
e23.0000
e62.6641
e23.0000
e62.6000
e23.0000
e63.1104

e1,592,500.00
e2,188,718.00
e345,000.00
e940,747.50
e102,102.00
e102,429.86
e5,246,422.00
e6,941,853.50
e1,803,578.00
e2,391,978.05
e1,214,304.00
e1,217,979.00
e40,904.50
e41,076.00
e575,000.00
e1,561,485.00
e251,478.50
e252,252.00
e223,951.00
e224,658.00
e14,168.00
e38,641.68
e1,820,000.00
e1,827,333.90
e1,596,049.00
e1,601,082.00
e313,313.00
e314,433.00
e535,049.00
e1,465,569.00
e29,900.00
e81,874.00
e460,000.00
e1,260,000.00
e203,463.00
e271,644.75
e920,000.00
e2,500,760.00
e920,000.00
e923,844.91
e920,000.00
e923,178.59
e526,355.00
e527,968.40
e1,316,178.50
e1,320,171.40
e920,000.00
e923,125.00
e1,820,000.00
e1,831,821.55
e79,079.00
e79,376.80
e115,322.00
e115,684.80
e708,662.50
e711,008.03
e475,000.00
e623,523.00
e2,146,537.00
e2,868,581.81
e424,742.50
e426,493.80
e920,000.00
e924,295.48
e278,323.00
e279,696.80
e442,520.00
e1,214,244.10

03/09/2012
Euronext Paris

03/09/2012
Euronext Paris

04/30/2012
Euronext Paris

04/30/2012
Euronext Paris

04/30/2012
Euronext Paris

05/02/2012
Euronext Paris

05/02/2012
Euronext Paris

05/03/2012
Euronext Paris

05/07/2012
Euronext Paris

05/09/2012
Euronext Paris

05/10/2012
Euronext Paris

05/10/2012
Euronext Paris

05/11/2012
Euronext Paris

05/17/2012
Euronext Paris

05/17/2012
Euronext Paris

05/22/2012
Euronext Paris

05/22/2012
Euronext Paris

05/24/2012
Euronext Paris

05/24/2012
Euronext Paris

05/25/2012
Euronext Paris

07/05/2012
Euronext Paris

07/31/2012
Euronext Paris

07/31/2012
Euronext Paris

07/31/2012
Euronext Paris

08/06/2012
Euronext Paris

10/12/2012
Euronext Paris

10/29/2012
Euronext Paris

10/29/2012
Euronext Paris

10/29/2012
Euronext Paris

10/29/2012
Euronext Paris

10/29/2012
Euronext Paris

10/29/2012
Euronext Paris

10/29/2012
Euronext Paris

10/29/2012
Euronext Paris

10/29/2012
Euronext Paris

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Thibault de Tersant

Thibault de Tersant

Laurence Barth `es

Laurence Barth `es

Laurence Barth `es

Bernard Charl `es

Dominique Florack

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Dominique Florack

Dominique Florack

Laurence Barth `es

Laurence Barth `es

Laurence Barth `es

Laurence Barth `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

Thibault de Tersant

SO Exercise

Thibault de Tersant

personne li ´ee `a
Thibault de Tersant

personne li ´ee `a
Thibault de Tersant

Bruno Latchague

SO Exercise
Sale

Sale

Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

Thibault de Tersant

SO Exercise

Laurence Barth `es

Laurence Barth `es

Laurence Barth `es

Laurence Barth `es

Laurence Barth `es

Laurence Barth `es

Laurence Barth `es

Laurence Barth `es

Laurence Barth `es

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

e23.0000
e63.3318
e23.0000
e63.2290
e23.0000
e73.7004
e47.0000
e74.7004
e23.0000
e74.2300
e23.0000
e74.4800
e23.0000
e74.4800
e23.0000
e74.0038
e47.5000
e73.0000
e23.0000
e71.5479
e23.0000
e72.6681
e47.5000
e71.8148
e47.5000
e71.9344
e23.0000
e71.4800
e23.0000
e71.2300
e23.0000
e71.9800
e23.0000
e73.7300
e23.0000
e72.6800
e23.0000
e74.5382
e23.0000
e74.0000
e23.0000

e47.0000
e80.0056
e80.0890

e920,000.00
e2,533,272.00
e920,000.00
e2,529,160.00
e690,000.00
e2,211,012.00
e940,000.00
e1,474,008.00
e27,600.00
e89,076.00
e1,150.00
e3,724.00
e29,900.00
e96,824.00
e460,000.00
e1,480,076.00
e15,722.50
e24,163.00
e920,000.00
e923,683.39
e595,884.00
e597,695.12
e4,615,907.50
e6,978,746.82
e2,493,370.00
e3,775,980.52
e35,650.00
e110,794.00
e31,050.00
e96,160.50
e50,600.00
e158,356.00
e47,150.00
e147,046.50
e690,000.00
e694,065.60
e690,000.00
e692,739.81
e230,000.00
e230,880.00
e345,000.00

e1,410,000.00
e2,400,168.00
e440,444.00

e80.0890

e440,444.00

e47.5000
e81.1317
e23.0000

e38.1500
e83.2900
e38.1500
e83.0800
e38.1500
e82.8800
e38.1500
e82.6800
e38.1500
e82.4800
e38.1500
e82.2874
e38.1500
e82.2342
e38.1500
e82.1800
e38.1500
e82.1455

e1,187,500.00
e2,028,292.50
e103,500.00

e70,196.00
e153,253.60
e68,288.50
e148,713.20
e66,381.00
e144,211.20
e64,473.50
e139,729.20
e62,566.00
e135,267.20
e60,658.50
e130,837.07
e58,751.00
e126,640.75
e56,843.50
e122,448.20
e54,936.00
e118,289.55

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Date and place

Directors and
Executive Officers

Nature of the
transaction

Unit Price

Gross amount

Date and place

Directors and
Executive Officers

Nature of the
transaction

Unit Price

Gross amount

10/29/2012
Euronext Paris

10/29/2012
Euronext Paris

10/30/2012
Euronext Paris

10/30/2012
Euronext Paris

11/13/2012
Euronext Paris

11/16/2012
Euronext Paris

12/03/2012
Euronext Paris

12/04/2012
Euronext Paris

12/05/2012
Euronext Paris

Laurence Barth `es

Philippe Forestier

Thibault de Tersant

Thibault de Tersant

Laurence Barth `es

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

Laurence Barth `es

SO Exercise

e38.1500
e82.0800
e47.0000
e83.1052
e23.0000
e82.0500
e47.0000
e81.8285
e38.1500
e81.9300
e38.1500

e53,028.50
e114,091.20
e940,000.00
e1,662,104.00
e21,896.00
e78,111.60
e2,350,000.00
e4,091,425.00
e32,427.50
e69,640.50
e114,450.00

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Sale

Sale

Sale

e87.0361

e3,636,368.26

e86.4207

e4,321,035.00

e85.0475

e4,951,465.45

12/06/2012
Euronext Paris

12/07/2012
Euronext Paris

12/12/2012

12/13/2012
Euronext Paris

12/14/2012
Euronext Paris

12/14/2012
Euronext Paris

12/14/2012
Euronext Paris

12/14/2012
Euronext Paris

12/14/2012
Euronext Paris

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Bernard Charl `es

Sale

Sale

Sale

Sale

Sale

Sale

Sale

e85.0426

e2,696,700.85

e85.3753

e5,128,494.27

e85.7866
e85.5453

e2,985,373.68
e2,003,470.93

e85.0845

e297,795.75

e85.0064

e42,503.20

e85.2448

e1,875,385.60

Dominique Florack

Dominique Florack

SO Exercise
Sale

SO Exercise
Sale

e38.1500
e85.5883
e38.1500
e85.0845

e1,201,877.60
e2,696,373.80
e125,895.00
e280,778.85

With respect to Mr. Bernard Charl `es, it should be noted that he generally reinvests the gains realized through the exercise of subscription
options in shares of Dassault Syst `emes SA, after accounting for taxes, social charges and transaction fees. A press release was issued on
December 21, 2012, regarding shares which he sold in December 2012.

Transactions made by GIMD, a legal entity linked to Nicole Dassault and Serge Dassault, Directors of Dassault Syst `emes SA:

Date and place

Nature of the transaction

Unit price

Gross amount

Date and place

Nature of the transaction

Unit price

Gross amount

01/04/2012
Over the counter market

01/04/2012
Over the counter market

01/05/2012
Over the counter market

01/05/2012
Over the counter market

01/10/2012
Over the counter market

01/10/2012
Over the counter market

01/18/2012
Over the counter market

01/18/2012
Over the counter market

02/09/2012
Over the counter market

02/09/2012
Over the counter market

02/13/2012
Euronext Paris

02/13/2012
Euronext Paris

02/15/2012
Euronext Paris

02/15/2012
Euronext Paris

02/15/2012
Over the counter market

02/15/2012
Over the counter market

02/17/2012
Euronext Paris

02/17/2012
Euronext Paris

02/21/2012
Euronext Paris

02/21/2012
Euronext Paris

02/23/2012
Euronext Paris

02/23/2012
Euronext Paris

02/23/2012
Over the counter market

02/23/2012
Over the counter market

02/29/2012
Over the counter market

02/29/2012
Euronext Paris

02/29/2012
Euronext Paris

03/05/2012
Euronext Paris

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of put options

Sale of put options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of put options

Sale of call options

Sale of put options

Sale of call options

Sale of put options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of put options

Sale of put options

e0.50

e0.50

e0.44

e0.44

e0.50

e0.50

e0.60

e0.60

e0.52

e0.52

e0.85

e0.69

e0.93

e0.62

e0.51

e0.51

e0.72

e0.90

e0.59

e0.87

e0.63

e0.79

e0.67

e0.67

e0.52

e0.52

e0.73

e0.73

e11,974.31

e7,982.88

e13,226.40

e8,817.60

e33,831.00

e22,554.00

e27,211.50

e40,817.25

e23,580.00

e35,370.00

e33,800.00

e27,760.00

e37,200.00

e24,800.00

e34,182.00

e22,788.00

e28,772.00

e36,048.00

e23,552.00

e34,804.00

e25,200.00

e31,600.00

e30,222.00

e45,333.00

e23,400.00

e15,600.00

e29,248.00

e29,280.00

03/06/2012
Euronext Paris

03/08/2012
Over the counter market

03/08/2012
Over the counter market

03/08/2012
Euronext Paris

04/20/2012
Over the counter market

04/20/2012
Over the counter market

04/20/2012
Over the counter market

04/20/2012
Over the counter market

04/23/2012
Over the counter market

04/23/2012
Over the counter market

04/23/2012
Over the counter market

04/23/2012
Over the counter market

04/26/2012
Over the counter market

04/26/2012
Over the counter market

04/26/2012
Over the counter market

04/26/2012
Over the counter market

04/26/2012
Over the counter market

04/26/2012
Over the counter market

05/02/2012
Euronext Paris

05/02/2012
Euronext Paris

05/02/2012
Euronext Paris

05/03/2012
Euronext Paris

05/04/2012
Over the counter market

05/04/2012
Over the counter market

05/04/2012
Over the counter market

05/04/2012
Over the counter market

05/08/2012
Over the counter market

05/08/2012
Over the counter market

Sale of put options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

e0.56

e0.52

e0.52

e0.45

e2.05

e2.05

e1.71

e1.71

e1.08

e1.92

e1.08

e1.92

e5.69

e3.00

e3.00

e2.95

e5.69

e2.95

e6.63

e4.42

e2.18

e1.67

e3.30

e3.30

e5.05

e5.05

e2.44

e2.44

e22,228.00

e34,978.50

e23,319.00

e18,020.00

e46,125.00

e69,187.50

e38,382.75

e57,574.13

e36,288.00

e43,200.00

e24,192.00

e64,800.00

e383,737.50

e135,000.00

e202,500.00

e132,750.00

e255,825.00

e199,125.00

e265,200.00

e176,800.00

e87,000.00

e66,944.00

e99,000.00

e148,500.00

e113,625.00

e170,437.50

e73,200.00

e109,800.00

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Date and place

Nature of the transaction

Unit price

Gross amount

Date and place

Nature of the transaction

Unit price

Gross amount

05/08/2012
Over the counter market

05/08/2012
Euronext Paris

05/09/2012
Euronext Paris

05/10/2012
Euronext Paris

05/10/2012
Euronext Paris

05/15/2012
Euronext Paris

05/16/2012
Euronext Paris

05/16/2012
Euronext Paris

05/17/2012
Over the counter market

05/17/2012
Over the counter market

05/17/2012
Over the counter market

05/17/2012
Over the counter market

05/22/2012
Over the counter market

05/22/2012
Over the counter market

05/22/2012
Over the counter market

05/22/2012
Over the counter market

05/22/2012
Over the counter market

05/22/2012
Over the counter market

05/22/2012
Over the counter market

05/22/2012
Over the counter market

05/22/2012
Over the counter market

05/23/2012
Over the counter market

05/23/2012
Over the counter market

05/23/2012
Over the counter market

05/23/2012
Over the counter market

05/23/2012
Over the counter market

05/23/2012
Over the counter market

05/23/2012
Over the counter market

05/23/2012
Euronext Paris

05/23/2012
Euronext Paris

05/25/2012
Euronext Paris

05/25/2012
Euronext Paris

07/19/2012
Over the counter market

07/19/2012
Over the counter market

07/30/2012
Euronext Paris

07/30/2012
Euronext Paris

07/31/2012
Euronext Paris

07/31/2012
Euronext Paris

07/31/2012
Euronext Paris

07/31/2012
Euronext Paris

08/01/2012
Euronext Paris

08/02/2012
Euronext Paris

08/09/2012
Over the counter market

08/09/2012
Over the counter market

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

e3.46

e4.17

e4.17

e3.92

e3.92

e4.42

e4.37

e4.37

e4.08

e4.08

e2.75

e2.75

e2.02

e2.02

e2.55

e2.55

e2.55

e2.02

e2.02

e2.55

e3.27

e2.50

e2.50

e3.27

e3.27

e2.50

e3.27

e2.50

e4.23

e4.23

e5.73

e5.73

e5.03

e4.77

e12.23

e12.23

e11.28

e11.28

e5.10

e5.10

e1.80

e2.73

e6.02

e6.02

e116,775.00

e166,700.00

e166,700.00

e156,712.00

e156,712.00

e176,800.00

e174,800.00

e174,800.00

e183,375.00

e122,250.00

e123,750.00

e185,625.00

e90,900.00

e60,600.00

e57,289.50

e85,934.25

e85,934.25

e60,600.00

e90,900.00

e57,289.50

e110,244.38

e75,000.00

e112,500.00

e73,496.25

e110,244.38

e75,000.00

e73,496.25

e112,500.00

e169,268.00

e169,268.00

e229,248.00

e229,248.00

e226,314.00

e214,650.00

e489,200.00

e489,200.00

e451,200.00

e451,200.00

e204,000.00

e204,000.00

e65,754.75

e109,076.00

e271,120.50

e180,747.00

08/09/2012
Over the counter market

08/09/2012
Over the counter market

08/14/2012
Over the counter market

08/14/2012
Over the counter market

08/14/2012
Over the counter market

08/14/2012
Over the counter market

08/15/2012
Over the counter market

08/15/2012
Over the counter market

08/15/2012
Over the counter market

08/15/2012
Over the counter market

08/20/2012
Over the counter market

08/20/2012
Over the counter market

08/20/2012
Over the counter market

08/20/2012
Over the counter market

08/20/2012
Over the counter market

08/20/2012
Over the counter market

08/20/2012
Over the counter market

08/20/2012
Over the counter market

08/20/2012
Euronext Paris

08/20/2012
Euronext Paris

08/21/2012
Euronext Paris

08/21/2012
Euronext Paris

08/21/2012
Euronext Paris

08/21/2012
Euronext Paris

08/22/2012
Euronext Paris

08/22/2012
Euronext Paris

08/23/2012
Euronext Paris

08/23/2012
Euronext Paris

08/24/2012
Euronext Paris

08/24/2012
Euronext Paris

08/24/2012
Euronext Paris

09/03/2012
Over the counter market

09/03/2012
Over the counter market

09/03/2012
Over the counter market

09/03/2012
Over the counter market

09/12/2012
Over the counter market

09/12/2012
Over the counter market

09/12/2012
Over the counter market

09/12/2012
Over the counter market

09/12/2012
Over the counter market

09/12/2012
Over the counter market

09/12/2012
Over the counter market

09/12/2012
Over the counter market

09/25/2012
Over the counter market

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of put options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of put options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

e4.15

e4.15

e6.30

e4.66

e6.30

e4.66

e6.36

e4.92

e6.36

e4.92

e6.00

e4.00

e6.00

e4.00

e6.00

e4.00

e6.00

e4.00

e9.59

e9.50

e9.50

e0.92

e1.12

e9.59

e8.73

e8.73

e4.23

e4.23

e8.10

e8.10

e1.08

e4.50

e4.50

e5.05

e5.05

e3.80

e3.86

e3.86

e3.80

e3.80

e3.86

e3.86

e3.80

e7.51

e124,500.00

e280,125.00

e212,760.00

e104,850.00

e141,840.00

e214,360.00

e214,683.75

e110,700.00

e143,122.50

e216,480.00

e270,000.00

e120,000.00

e180,000.00

e270,000.00

e270,000.00

e120,000.00

e180,000.00

e270,000.00

e383,600.00

e380,000.00

e380,000.00

e18,400.00

e22,400.00

e383,600.00

e349,200.00

e349,200.00

e169,200.00

e169,200.00

e324,000.00

e324,000.00

e43,084.00

e202,500.00

e135,000.00

e151,500.00

e227,250.00

e114,000.00

e173,700.00

e115,800.00

e171,000.00

e114,000.00

e173,700.00

e115,800.00

e171,000.00

e338,098.50

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Date and place

Nature of the transaction

Unit price

Gross amount

Date and place

Nature of the transaction

Unit price

Gross amount

09/25/2012
Over the counter market

09/25/2012
Over the counter market

09/25/2012
Over the counter market

10/09/2012
Over the counter market

10/09/2012 Over the
counter market

10/09/2012
Over the counter market

10/09/2012
Over the counter market

10/29/2012
Euronext Paris

10/29/2012
Euronext Paris

10/29/2012
Euronext Paris

10/20/2012
Euronext Paris

10/30/2012
Euronext Paris

10/30/2012
Euronext Paris

10/30/2012
Euronext Paris

10/30/2012
Euronext Paris

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

e7.51

e7.62

e7.62

e6.58

e6.58

e6.35

e6.35

e507,147.75

e342,900.00

e514,350.00

e444,150.00

e296,100.00

e285,750.00

e428,625.00

Acquisition of call options

e14.45

e578,000.00

Sale of put options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

e1.57

e1.72

e4.65

e4.65

e1.57

e1.46

e62,720.00

e68,800.00

e186,000.00

e186,000.00

e62,916.00

e58,272.00

Acquisition of call options

e13.14

e525,600.00

10/31/2012
Euronext Paris

10/31/2012
Euronext Paris

11/05/2012
Euronext Paris

11/05/2012
Euronext Paris

11/05/2012
Euronext Paris

11/05/2012
Euronext Paris

11/06/2012
Euronext Paris

11/06/2012
Euronext Paris

11/06/2012
Euronext Paris

11/15/2012
Euronext Paris

11/15/2012
Euronext Paris

11/15/2012
Euronext Paris

11/22/2012
Euronext Paris

11/22/2012
Euronext Paris

11/22/2012
Euronext Paris

Sale of put options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Acquisition of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of call options

Sale of put options

e1.77

e1.34

e1.50

e1.70

e10.80

e10.60

e1.34

e1.02

e70,800.00

e53,600.00

e60,000.00

e68,000.00

e432,000.00

e424,000.00

e53,756.00

e40,832.00

Acquisition of call options

e13.05

e522,040.00

Sale of call options

Sale of put options

Acquisition of call options

e1.31

e1.22

e5.16

e52,260.00

e48,808.00

e206,400.00

Acquisition of call options

e14.99

e599,600.00

Sale of call options

Sale of put options

e1.73

e1.37

e69,280.00

54,760.00

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5

5.5 Statutory Auditors

Principal Statutory Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit, member of the Compagnie R ´egionale des Commissaires aux Comptes de Versailles, 63, rue de Villiers –
92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine, represented by Pierre Marty, whose first mandate began on June 8, 2005 and was renewed on May 26, 2011 for a
period of six fiscal years expiring at the General Meeting of Shareholders approving the financial statements for the fiscal year ending on
December 31, 2016.

Ernst & Young et Autres, member of the Compagnie R ´egionale des Commissaires aux Comptes de Versailles, 1/2, place des Saisons –
92400 Courbevoie – Paris-La D ´efense 1, represented by Jean-Fran¸cois Ginies, was appointed on May 27, 2010 to replace Ernst & Young
Audit; this mandate will expire at the General Meeting of Shareholders approving the financial statements for the fiscal year ending on
December 31, 2015.

Deputy Statutory Auditors

Yves Nicolas, 63, rue de Villiers – 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine, whose mandate began on May 26, 2011 for a period of six fiscal years expiring
at the General Meeting of Shareholders approving the financial statements for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2016.

The company Auditex, 1/2, place des Saisons – 92400 Courbevoie – Paris-La D ´efense 1, whose mandate was renewed on May 27, 2010
and will expire at the General Meeting of Shareholders approving the financial statements for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2015.

Principal accountants fees and services

The following table presents the amount of fees paid to each of the Company’s principal Statutory Auditors in 2012 and 2011:

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit

Amount

(cid:2)(cid:1)

%

(cid:2)(cid:1)

(cid:2)(cid:1)

Ernst & Young et Autres

Amount

(cid:2)(cid:1)

%

(cid:2)

(cid:2)

(In thousands)

2012

2011

2012

2011

2012

2011

2012

2011

Audit
Audit opinion, review of statutory and
consolidated financial statements(1):

– Issuer
– Other consolidated subsidiaries

Other audit-related services(2):

– Issuer
– Other consolidated subsidiaries

Subtotal
Other services(3)

Legal, tax, social

Subtotal

Total

e1,031
1,333

e1,027
1,342

–
–

–
–

2,364

2,369

57

57
g2,421

50

50
g2,419

43%
55%

–
–

98%

2%

2%

43%
55%

–
–

98%

2%

2%

100%

100%

e223
204

573
–

1,000

67

67
g1,067

e218
113

115
–

446

41

41
g487

21%
19%

54%
–

94%

6%

6%

45%
23%

24%
–

92%

8%

8%

100%

100%

(1)

Audit fees consist of fees billed for the annual audit services engagement and other audit services for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, which are those services that

only the Statutory Auditor reasonably can provide, and include the Group audit, statutory audits, consents, attest services, and services provided in connection with documents

filed with the AMF.

(2)

Audit-related fees generally consist of fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Company’s financial

statements or that are traditionally performed by the Statutory Auditor, and include due diligence services related to acquisitions, consultations concerning financial accounting and

reporting standards, attestation services not required by statute or regulation, and information system reviews. In 2012, they primarily included fees related to the acquisition

of Gemcom.

(3)

Fees billed by members of the Statutory Auditors’ respective networks to consolidated subsidiaries are related to local and international tax compliance services, including the

review of tax returns and tax services regarding statutory, regulatory or administrative developments and expatriate tax assistance and compliance.

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CHAPTER 6 – INFORMATION ABOUT
DASSAULT SYSTEMES SA, THE SHARE
CAPITAL AND THE OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE

6.1. Information about Dassault Syst `emes SA

6.1.1 General Information

6.1.1.1 Commercial Name and Registered Office

Dassault Syst `emes
10, rue Marcel Dassault – 78140 V´elizy-Villacoublay
Telephone number: + 33 (0)1 61 62 61 62

6.1.1.2 Legal Form – Applicable Law – Place of Corporate Registration and Registration Number – APE code

Dassault Syst `emes SA is a public limited liability company (soci ´et ´e anonyme) under French law, with a Board of Directors, subject to the
provisions  of  the  French  Commercial  Code.  The  Company  is  registered  with  the  Versailles  trade  and  companies  registry  under
number 322 306 440. The Company’s APE code is 5829 C.

6.1.1.3 Date of Incorporation and Term

Dassault Syst `emes SA was created as a form of limited liability company (soci ´et ´e `a responsabilit ´e limit ´ee) on June 9, 1981 for a period of
99 years starting on the date of its registration (until August 4, 2080). The Company was transformed into a public limited liability company
(soci ´et ´e anonyme) on April 8, 1993.

6.1.1.4 Corporate Purposes

As set forth in Article 2 of the Company’s by-laws, the purposes of Dassault Syst `emes SA, in France and abroad, are:

(cid:127) to develop, produce, market, purchase, sell, rent and provide after-sale service of computer hardware and/or software;

(cid:127) to supply and provide services to users specifically in the area of training, demonstration, methodology, display and utilization;

(cid:127) to supply and provide services of data centers, including to supply services dedicated to Software as a Service and to operate and supply

the corresponding infrastructures; and

(cid:127) to supply and sell computer resources, together or separate from software or services;

in  the  areas  of  computer-aided  manufacturing  and  design,  management  of  the  lifecycle  of  products,  collaborative  work,  technical
databases, management of manufacturing processes, and software development tools, as well as in any extension of these areas.

6.1.1.5 Fiscal Year

The 12-month fiscal year covers the period from January 1 to December 31 of each year.

6.1.1.6 Documents Available to the Public

Dassault Syst `emes SA’s by-laws, minutes of the Meetings of Shareholders and reports to Meetings of Shareholders from the Board of
Directors,  reports  of  the  independent  Statutory  Auditors,  financial  statements  for  the  last  three  fiscal  years  and,  more  generally,  all
documents provided or made available to shareholders pursuant to the law may be viewed at the headquarters of Dassault Syst `emes SA.

A certain number of documents relating to the Company are also available on the website of the Company (www.3ds.com).

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6

6.1.2 Memorandum and Specific By-Laws Provisions

6.1.2.1 Allocation of Profits (Article 36 of the Company’s By-Laws)

The profits for each year, less, as the case may be, losses from prior periods, are first allocated to the reserves required by law. Thus, 5% of
profits are allocated to the legal reserve fund. This allocation is no longer required when the legal reserve fund reaches one-tenth of the
share capital. The allocation becomes once again obligatory in the event the legal reserve fund falls below one-tenth of the share capital for
any reason.

The distributable profit is composed of the profit from the year less losses from prior periods and the amounts allocated to reserves in
accordance with the law or the Company’s by-laws, and increased by retained profits.

From this distributable profit, the General Meeting of Shareholders then allocates the amounts judged appropriate for any reserve funds,
ordinary or extraordinary, established voluntarily by the Company, or to be retained.

The balance, if any, is distributed to all shares proportionately to the amount paid-up and not amortized.

However, except in the case of a reduction in capital, no distribution may be made to shareholders if the share capital is or would be,
following the capital reduction, less than the capital taken together with the reserves which the law or the Company’s by-laws do not allow to
be distributed.

The Meeting of Shareholders may decide to distribute amounts taken from available reserves, either to pay or increase a dividend, or as an
exceptional distribution. In this case, the decision explicitly identifies which reserves are to be distributed. Nevertheless, the dividends are
distributed in order of priority starting with the distributable profit of the year.

Losses, if any, after approval of the financial statements by the Meeting of Shareholders, are recorded in a special account to be applied
against the profits of future years, until they have been eliminated.

Article 11 of the Company’s by-laws limits the voting right of the beneficial owner (usufruitier) to the decisions relating to the allocation of
profits (see paragraph 6.1.2.3 ‘‘Shares and Voting Rights’’ hereunder).

6.1.2.2 Meetings of Shareholders

Notice and agenda (Articles 25 and 26 of the Company’s by-laws)

Meetings  of  Shareholders  are  convened  either  by  the  Board  of  Directors  or,  if  the  Board  of  Directors  fails  to  convene  a  Meeting  of
Shareholders,  by  the  Statutory  Auditor(s)  or  by  a  representative  designated  by  the  President  of  the  Commercial  Court  acting  on  the
demand of one or several shareholders holding together at least one-twentieth of the corporate share capital.

Notice  of  the  meeting  is  made  through  an  announcement  placed  in  a  journal  of  legal  notices  in  the  department  of  the  corporate
headquarters, and in the Bulletin of required legal notices (Bulletin des Annonces L ´egales Obligatoires (BALO)). Shareholders holding
registered shares for at least one month from the date of the announcement are also notified of all Meetings of Shareholders by letter sent
by ordinary mail or, at their request and expense, by registered letter. The Meeting of Shareholders cannot be held less than 15 days after
the announcement is published or the letter is sent to registered holders.

One or more shareholders, representing at least the required percentage of the registered capital, also have the possibility to require the
inclusion of matters on the agenda in accordance with applicable law and regulations then in effect.

Conditions of admission (Article 27 of the Company’s by-laws)

Every shareholder has the right to participate in Meeting of Shareholders personally or by proxy, provided his shares are fully paid-up and:

(cid:127) for holders of registered shares, that they are held in a registered account (directly or through a financial intermediary) at 0h00 (Paris

time) on the third business day preceding the meeting;

(cid:127) for holders of shares in bearer form, that they are registered in bearer accounts by the accredited intermediary at 0h00 (Paris time) on the

third business day preceding the meeting.

The registration of the shares in bearer accounts by the accredited intermediary must be demonstrated by a certificate (attestation de
participation)  issued  by  the  accredited  intermediary  to  the  holder  of  the  shares.  This  certificate  must  be  attached  to  the  voting  form
(formulaire  de  vote  `a  distance)  or  the  proxy  or  the  request  for  an  admission  card  (carte  d’admission)  issued  under  the  name  of  the

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shareholder. A certificate can also be issued to a shareholder who wishes to participate physically at the Meeting of Shareholders and who
has not received an admission card on the third business day preceding the meeting.

Every shareholder may vote by mail using a form available as indicated in the notice of the Meeting of Shareholders. The form, duly
completed and accompanied, as the case may be, by a certificate (attestation de participation), must be received by Dassault Syst `emes SA
at least three days before the date of the Meeting of Shareholders, or it will not be taken into consideration.

A shareholder may be represented by his spouse or by any other physical or legal person holding a mandate, under conditions provided by
the law. The shareholders who are legal persons are represented by the physical persons duly authorized to represent them towards third
parties or by any person to whom the representation powers have been transferred, without being necessary for the representative to be
a shareholder.

A shareholder, who is not domiciled on French territory, as defined in Article 102 of the French Civil Code, may have himself represented at
Meetings  of  Shareholders  by  an  accredited  intermediary  registered  according  to  the  conditions  set  forth  in  the  applicable  legal  and
regulatory provisions. Such shareholder will be considered in calculating the quorum and the results of voting.

Any shareholder may also, if the Board of Directors so decides when convening the Meeting of Shareholders participate and vote at
Meetings  of  Shareholders  by  video-conference  or  by  any  other  means  of  telecommunications  permitting  him  to  be  identified  and  to
participate  effectively.  Such  participation  must  comply  with  the  conditions  and  means  set  forth  in  the  applicable  legal  and  regulatory
provisions. Such shareholder will be considered in calculating the quorum and the results of voting.

Actions needed to change shareholder rights (Articles 13, 31 and 32 of the Company’s by-laws)

Shareholder  rights  can  only  be  modified  by  an  Extraordinary  Meeting  of  Shareholders,  and  in  compliance  with  legal  and  regulatory
requirements.

Except as may be otherwise provided for under applicable law and with the exception of reverse share splits carried out in accordance with
the law, no majority may impose on shareholders an increase in their commitments. If new classes of shares are created, no modification
may be made to the rights of shares of one of the classes without the approval of an Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders and of a special
Meeting of Shareholders open only to holder of the class concerned.

6.1.2.3 Shares and Voting Rights

Rights, privileges and restrictions attached to each class of issued shares (Articles 13 and 39 of the Company’s by-law)

All the shares are of the same class and benefit under the Company’s by-laws from the same rights, in connection with the distribution of
benefits and amounts distributed in the event of liquidation (see also paragraph 6.1.2.1 ‘‘Allocation of Profits (Article 36 of the Company’s
By-Laws)’’). However, a double voting right is attributed to any fully paid-up share held in registered form for at least two consecutive years
in the name of the same holder (see paragraph ‘‘Double voting rights (Article 29 of the Company’s by-laws)’’ below).

The new shares created by exercise of subscription options between the 1st of January and the date of the annual General Meeting of
Shareholders deciding on the allocation of profit related to the preceding financial year are entitled to receive the dividend distributed with
respect to that financial year. As a result, the new shares are quoted on the same line as the previously existing shares.

However, the new shares created as from the day after this annual General Meeting do not have a right to receive this dividend. Those
shares continue to be temporarily quoted on the second trading line until the date the shares trade ex-dividend (i.e., without the right to
receive the dividend to be distributed on Dassault Syst `emes shares).

Voting (Articles 11 and 29 of the Company’s by-laws)

The right to vote carried by shares, or by beneficial interests therein, is proportional to the portion of capital they represent.

Voting is carried out by show of hands, by roll call or secret ballot, by optical or electronic means, as decided by the secretariat of the
meeting  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  meeting.  Shareholders  may  also  vote  by  mail,  by  video-conference  or  by  any  other  means  of
communication, as indicated in the preceding paragraph. In case of vote by mail, the voting forms not indicating the nature of the vote or
expressing an abstention are considered as ‘‘No’’ votes.

In case of stripping of the ownership of the shares, the voting right attached to the share belongs to the bare owner (nu-propri ´etaire), except
for the decisions relating to the allocation of profits for which it belongs to the beneficial owner (usufruitier).

Double voting rights (Article 29 of the Company’s by-laws)

Each share gives the right to one vote. Nevertheless, since 2002, a double vote will be awarded to all fully paid-up shares held in registered
form for at least two consecutive years in the name of the same holder. In the case of a capital increase by incorporation of reserves, profits

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or premiums, this double voting right will be attached on the date of their issuance to registered new shares allotted to a shareholder in
consideration for the old shares giving rise to such right.

Under the law, any share converted into a bearer share or changing hands shall lose the right to the double voting right unless in case of
transfer from a registered account to a registered account on succession or in case of partition of property jointly owned within a family, or in
case of a gift inter vivos to a spouse or a relative entitled to succeed to the donor’s estate. The double voting right may also be cancelled by
a resolution of the shareholders at an Extraordinary Meeting approved by the special Meeting of Shareholders having a double voting right.

Limitations on voting rights

There are no provisions in the Company’s by-laws restricting the right to vote its shares.

6.1.2.4 Declarations Concerning Crossing of the Ownership Thresholds (Article 13 of the Company’s By-Laws)

In addition to the legal obligation to inform Dassault Syst `emes SA and the AMF in the event a shareholder’s interest passes the thresholds
set out in Article L. 233-7 of the French Commercial Code, any physical or legal person, acting alone or in concert with others, who acquires
directly  or  indirectly  shares  representing  at  least  2.5%  of  Dassault  Syst `emes’  share  capital  or  voting  rights  must  inform  Dassault
Syst `emes SA, by registered letter with return receipt requested, of the total number of shares or voting rights which it holds, within four
trading days following the date of acquisition.

This declaration must be made, in the same conditions, each time another threshold of 2.5% of the total number of Dassault Syst `emes
shares or voting rights is crossed, until 50% (inclusive). The declaration mentioned above must also be made when the equity interest or
voting rights fall below the thresholds mentioned above. In each declaration, the shareholder must certify that the declaration includes all
shares or voting rights held or owned, in accordance with Article L. 233-7 et seq. of the French Commercial Code. The declaration must
also indicate the date or dates on which the acquisitions or divestitures occurred.

In the event this requirement is not respected, the shares exceeding the fraction of 2.5% which should have been declared will lose their
voting rights, upon the request recorded in the minutes of the Meeting of Shareholders, of one or more shareholders holding a portion of
Dassault Syst `emes SA share capital or voting rights equal to at least 2.5% of the capital or voting rights. The voting rights will be lost for all
meetings of shareholders held until the expiration of two years following the date on which the required declaration is made.

6.1.2.5 Terms in the Company’s By-Laws, Charter or Regulation Which Could Slow, Postpone or Prevent a Change
in Control

Other than the double voting right attached to certain shares (see paragraph 6.1.2.3 ‘‘Shares and Voting Rights’’) and the obligation to
declare when holdings exceed 2.5% (see paragraph 6.1.2.4 ‘‘Declarations Concerning Crossing of the Ownership Thresholds (Article 13 of
the Company’s By-Law)’’, Article 10 of the Company’s by-laws provides that Dassault Syst `emes SA may, at any time, in compliance with
legal and regulatory requirements, request that a central depositary maintaining records of shares issued by the Company, communicate to
it the name or the denomination, the nationality, the year of birth or the year of creation and the address of holders of Dassault Syst `emes
shares in bearer form which grant, immediately or over time, the right to vote at Meetings of Shareholders, as well as the number of shares
held by each of such shareholders and, as the case may be, any restrictions applicable to such shares.

6.1.2.6 Terms in the Company’s By-Laws Concerning Modifications in Share Capital Which Are More Restrictive
than the Law

The by-laws of Dassault Syst `emes SA do not contain any provisions concerning modifications of share capital which are more restrictive
than those provided under the law.

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6.2 Information about the Share Capital

6.2.1 Share Capital at February 28, 2013

At February 28, 2013, the Company’s share capital was e125,389,266, divided into 125,389,266 fully paid-up shares with a nominal value
of e1.00 per share. The Company’s share capital was e125,096,778 on December 31, 2012.

6.2.2 Potential Share Capital

At  February  28,  2013,  outstanding  share  options,  whether  or  not  exercisable,  would,  if  all  were  exercised,  result  in  the  issuance  of
4,373,831 new shares, representing approximately 3.49% of the Company’s share capital at that date.

At the same date, on the basis of the closing price of the Company’s shares on February 28, 2013 (e86.94 per share), the exercise of all
issued options which could be exercised and whose exercise price was less than that closing price, would have resulted in the issuance of
1,500,531 new shares, representing approximately 1.20% of the Company’s share capital at that date. The dilutive effect per share at
December 31, 2012, is also set forth in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements.

In connection with the acquisition of the company SolidWorks in 1997, Dassault Syst `emes SA issued shares for the purpose of distribution
to the holders of stock options and warrants previously issued by SolidWorks. These Dassault Syst `emes shares have historically been held
by a U.S. subsidiary 100% owned by the Company, SW Securities LLC. No further stock options or warrants for Dassault Syst `emes shares
issued  by  SolidWorks  remain  outstanding  at  this  time.  At  December  31,  2012,  as  at  February  28,  2013,  SW  Securities  LLC  held
251,807 shares, or approximately 0.20%, of the Company’s share capital. Similar to treasury shares, the shares held by SW Securities LLC
do not have voting rights, and they are not eligible for dividends.

Other than the share subscription options granted in connection with stock option plans and share grants as described in paragraph 5.3.1
‘‘Compensation  of  the  Company’s  Directors  (Mandataires  Sociaux)’’  and  paragraph  5.3.2  ‘‘Interests  of  Executive  Management  and
Employees in the Share Capital’’, there are no other securities giving a right to subscribe shares of Dassault Syst `emes, and there is no
agreement which could result in a capital increase. Dassault Syst `emes SA has not issued any securities which do not represent an interest
in its share capital.

Pledges of shares

To the Company’s knowledge, there was no pledge of Dassault Syst `emes SA’s shares in registered form and representing a significant part
of its share capital as of March 15, 2013. Shares held by Dassault Syst `emes SA in its subsidiaries and the on-going businesses of its
subsidiaries  are  not  subject  to  any  lien.  To  the  Company’s  knowledge,  no  share  of  its  subsidiaries  which  is  not  held  by  Dassault
Syst `emes SA is subject to any lien.

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6.2.3 Changes in Dassault Syst `emes SA Share Capital over
the Past Three Years

Date

Operation

February 28, 2010

Exercise of share subscription options

December 31, 2010

Exercise of share subscription options

February 28, 2011

Exercise of share subscription options

March 25, 2011

Share capital reduction through cancellation
of treasury shares

August 31, 2011

Exercise of share subscription options

September 29, 2011

Share capital reduction through cancellation
of treasury shares

December 31, 2011

Exercise of share subscription options

February 29, 2012

Exercise of share subscription options

June 30, 2012

Exercise of share subscription options

July 25, 2012

Capital increase by contributions in kind

August 31, 2012

Exercise of share subscription options

October 2, 2012

Share capital reduction through cancellation
of treasury shares

December 31, 2012

Exercise of share subscription options

February 28, 2013

Exercise of share subscription options

Nominal
value
(in euros)

Amount of
share capital
(in euros)

Total number
of shares

Change in
share capital
(in euros)

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

118,426,012

118,426,012

121,332,604

121,332,604

122,718,122

122,718,122

120,868,122

120,868,122

123,689,828

123,689,828

58,371

2,906,592

1,385,518

1,850,000

2,821,706

122,109,908

122,109,908

1,579,920

123,092,729

123,092,729

123,846,961

123,846,961

982,821

754,232

125,035,796

125,035,796

1,188,835

125,059,208

125,059,208

125,190,837

125,190,837

124,547,237

124,547,237

125,096,778

125,096,778

125,389,266

125,389,266

23,412

131,629

643,600

549,541

292,488

The changes in share capital resulting from the operations through December 31, 2012, set forth above are included in the ‘‘Consolidated
Statements of Shareholders’ Equity’’.

6.2.4 Summary of Pending Delegations to the
Board of Directors

The  following  table  summarizes  the  delegations  and  authorizations  granted  by  the  General  Meeting  of  Shareholders  to  the  Board  of
Directors and with effect during the 2012 financial year and as of the date of this Annual Report. It includes authorizations to increase share
capital and to repurchase and cancel the Company’s own shares.

Type of authorization
Purpose of the authorization

Cancellation of shares
Cancel previously repurchased
shares in the framework of the
share buy-back program

Validity of the delegation

Cap

Utilization in 2012

10% of the share capital
per 24-month period

Described in
paragraph 6.2.5.
‘‘Treasury Shares’’

Granted by: General Meeting of
June 7, 2012 (8th resolution)
For a period of: approximately
12 months (expiring at the General
Meeting of Shareholders approving
the financial statements for the
fiscal year ending on December 31,
2012)
Expiry date: May 30, 2013

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Type of authorization
Purpose of the authorization

Share buy-back
Purchase Dassault Syst `emes SA
shares

Capital increase
Increase the share capital by
issuance of shares or securities
giving right to shares of Dassault
Syst `emes SA and issue securities
giving right to debt securities, with
preemptive right of shareholders
and by public offering

Capital increase
Increase the share capital by
issuance of shares or securities
giving right to shares of Dassault
Syst `emes SA and issue securities
giving right to debt securities,
without preemptive right of
shareholders and by public offering

Capital increase
Increase the share capital and
issue securities giving right to debt
securities, without preemptive
rights of shareholders by a private
placement, under Section II of the
Article L. 411-2 of the French
Monetary and Financial Code

Capital increase
Increase the number of securities
to be issued in connection with a
capital increase, with or without
preemptive rights

Capital increase
Increase the share capital by
incorporation of reserves, profits or
premiums

Capital increase
Increase the share capital for the
purpose of compensating
contributions in kind of shares or
equity-linked securities

Capital increase
Increase the share capital for the
benefit of members of a corporate
saving plan of Dassault
Syst `emes SA and its related
companies

Validity of the delegation

Cap

Utilization in 2012

Granted by: General Meeting of
June 7, 2012 (7th resolution)
For a period of: approximately
12 months (expiring at the General
Meeting of Shareholders approving
the financial statements for the
fiscal year ending on December 31,
2012)
Expiry date: May 30, 2013

Granted by: General Meeting of
May 26, 2011 (14th resolutions)
For a period of: 26 months
Expiry date: July 26, 2013

Granted by: General Meeting of
May 26, 2011 (15th resolution)
For a period of: 26 months
Expiry date: July 26, 2013

10% of the share capital
up to a maximum amount
of e500 million

Described in
paragraph 6.2.5 ‘‘Treasury
Shares’’

Not used

Not used

For a maximum nominal
amount of e15 million for
shares or securities

For a maximum nominal
amount of e750 million for
debt securities

For a maximum nominal
amount of e15 million for
shares or securities

For a maximum nominal
amount of e750 million for
debt securities

Granted by: General Meeting of
May 26, 2011 (16th resolution)
For a period of: 26 months
Expiry date: July 26, 2013

to be deducted from the
aforementioned overall
limit of e15 million

Not used

Granted by: General Meeting of
May 26, 2011 (17th resolution)
For a period of: 26 months
Expiry date: July 26, 2013

Granted by: General Meeting of
May 26, 2011 (18th resolution)
For a period of: 26 months
Expiry date: July 26, 2013

Granted by: General Meeting of
May 26, 2011 (19th resolution)
For a period of: 26 months
Expiry date: July 26, 2013

Granted by: General Meeting of
May 26, 2011 (20th resolution)
For a period of: 26 months
Expiry Date: July 26, 2013

15% of the initial issuance
up to the aforementioned
overall limit of e15 million

Not used

15% of the initial issuance
up to the aforementioned
overall limit of e15 million

Not used

10% of the share capital

Issuance of 23,412 new
shares on July 25, 2012

For a maximum nominal
amount of e10 million

Not used

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Validity of the delegation

Cap

Utilization in 2012

Granted by: General Meeting of
May 27, 2010 (15th resolution)
For a period of: 38 months
Expiry Date: July 27, 2013

1.5% of the share capital

Described in
paragraph 5.3.2.2
‘‘Performance Shares’’

Granted by: General Meeting of
May 27, 2010 (16th resolution)
For a period of: 38 months
Expiry Date: July 27, 2013

15% of the share capital

Not used

Type of authorization
Purpose of the authorization

Allocation of free shares
Grant for the benefit of certain
employees and/or executive
directors of the Company and its
affiliated entities according to
Article L. 225-197-2 of the French
Commercial Code, free Company’s
shares, existing or to be issued

Allocation of stock
subscriptions or purchase
options
Grant for the benefit of certain
employees and/or executive
directors of the Company and its
affiliated entities according to
Article L. 225-180 of the French
Commercial Code, stock options
giving right subscribe new shares
or purchase existing Company’s
shares

The authorizations to repurchase the Company’s shares and to cancel these repurchased shares expire at the end of the General Meeting
of  Shareholders  of  May  30,  2013;  it  is  thus  proposed  to  the  General  Meeting  of  Shareholders  to  renew  these  authorizations
(see  paragraph  6.2.5.2  ‘‘Description  of  the  Share  Repurchase  Program  Proposed  to  the  General  Meeting  of  Shareholders  on
May 30, 2013’’).

It is also proposed that the General Meeting of the Shareholders renew the existing delegations allowing for share capital increases, with
the  same  terms  and  conditions,  grant  a  new  delegation  authorizing  the  Board  of  Directors  to  issue  redeemable  warrants  (bons  de
souscription et/ou d’acquisition d’actions remboursables or ‘‘BSAAR’’) through a capital increase reserved to a category of persons and
renew, with new limits, the existing authorizations to grant performance shares and subscription or purchase options. See paragraph 7.1
‘‘Presentation of the Resolutions Proposed by the Board of Directors to the General Meeting of Shareholders on May 30, 2013’’ for further
information.

6.2.5 Treasury Shares

6.2.5.1 Use of the Share Repurchase Authorizations Granted by the Shareholders in May 2011 and June 2012

In connection with the terms of Article L. 225-209 of the French Commercial Code, the General Meeting of Shareholders of May 26, 2011
authorized the Board of Directors to put in place a share repurchase program for a maximum amount of 10% of the Company’s share
capital on the date of the Meeting of Shareholders, and for a maximum purchase price per share of e85.

This authorization was replaced by a new authorization granted by the General Meeting of Shareholders on June 7, 2012, to the Board of
Directors, to repurchase the Company’s shares under the same conditions. This authorization will expire at the end of the General Meeting
of Shareholders approving the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012, on May 30, 2013.

The  new  share  repurchase  program  to  be  proposed  to  the  General  Meeting  of  Shareholders  on  May  30,  2013,  is  described  in
paragraph  6.2.5.2  ‘‘Description  of  the  Share  Repurchase  Program  Proposed  to  the  General  Meeting  of  Shareholders  on  May  30,
2013’’ below.

During the financial year 2012, in connection with the above authorizations, the Company repurchased 1,042,679 of its own shares at an
average price of e72.06 per share, for a total cost of e75,136,018.52, among which 420,854 shares by over-the-counter market block
purchase at an average price per share of e72.38, for a total cost of e30,459,705.16. The transaction costs paid by the Company in
connection with these share repurchases amounted to e33,511.70 all taxes included (including the tax on financial transactions for an
amount of e6,552.91).

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These repurchased shares were allocated as follows:

(cid:127) 643,600 shares to be cancelled in order to increase the return on equity capital and net income per share;

(cid:127) 399,079 shares to cover the Company’s obligations resulting from performance share grants.

The Company undertook the following actions with respect to these shares:

(cid:127) in October 2012, 643,600 shares, allocated to this purpose, were cancelled through a reduction of the share capital.

The Company undertook the following actions with respect to shares repurchased before 2012:

(cid:127) in May 2012, 150,000 shares, which had been allocated to cover the Company’s obligations resulting from share grants decided in 2010,

were transferred to the beneficiary (see paragraph 5.3.1 ‘‘Compensation of the Company’s Directors (Mandataires Sociaux)’’.

Following these transactions, on December 31, 2012, the Company held directly 899,079 of its own shares, nominal value e1, which had
been repurchased at an average price of e63.84, representing 0.72% of share capital at that date, and which were allocated to cover the
Company’s obligations resulting from performance share grants.

During the financial year 2012 and the period from January 1 to March 27, 2013, the Company did not repurchase any share, has not
performed any transactions on derivative securities linked to its shares and has not purchased or sold any of its shares by exercising or
through the maturity of such derivative securities.

6.2.5.2 Description  of  the  Share  Repurchase  Program  Proposed  to  the  General  Meeting  of  Shareholders  on
May 30, 2013

In accordance with Article 241-2 of the General Regulation of the AMF, this paragraph provides a description of the share repurchase
program that will be proposed for the approval of the shareholders at the General Meeting on May 30, 2013.

In connection with the terms of Article L. 225-209 of the French Commercial Code, the Board of Directors will propose to this General
Meeting of Shareholders, to authorize the Board to implement a new share repurchase program. Such authorization will terminate the
current share repurchase program.

On March 27, 2013, the Company holds 899,079 of its own shares directly and 251,807 indirectly.

At that same date, the 899,079 shares held following share repurchases carried out by Dassault Syst `emes SA were allocated to cover the
Company’s obligations resulting from share grants decided in 2011 and 2012.

The purposes of the new share repurchase program would be as follows:

1)

cancel shares in order to increase the return on equity capital and net income per share;

2)

3)

provide for securities (representing no more than 5% of the share capital of the Company) for payment, or for exchange, particularly in
connection with external growth transactions;

ensure that there is a market or liquidity for the shares of Dassault Syst `emes SA through the activities of an investment services
provider acting under a liquidity contract, in accordance with the ethical code recognized by the AMF;

4) meet obligations related to share option programs or other share grants to employees or directors (mandataires sociaux) of Dassault

Syst `emes SA or of an affiliated company;

5) meet  the  Company’s  obligations  in  cash  based  on  an  increase  in  the  market  price  of  Dassault  Syst `emes  shares,  as  made  to

employees and directors (mandataires sociaux) of the Company or of an affiliated company;

6)

provide  for  shares  in  connection  with  the  exercise  of  rights  attached  to  securities  providing  access  to  the  capital  of  Dassault
Syst `emes SA; and

7)

carry out any market practice which may be recognized by the law or by the AMF.

The purposes 1-4 and 6 above correspond to the terms of European regulation no 2273/2003 of December 22, 2003, in application of the
directive 2003/6/CE of January 28, 2003, and market practices accepted by the AMF.

The General Meeting of Shareholders of May 30, 2013, will also be asked to authorize the Board of Directors to cancel, as the case may be,
all or part of the shares which it may repurchase in connection with the share repurchase program and to carry out the corresponding
reduction in share capital.

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In connection with the proposed new authorization, the Board of Directors may repurchase Dassault Syst `emes SA shares representing up
to 10% of the Company’s share capital at the date of the Meeting of Shareholders authorizing the program. At February 28, 2013, the most
recent date for determining the corporate capital, this 10% limit would correspond to a limit of 12,538,926 shares.

The Board of Directors could repurchase shares for a maximum price of e130 per share, and within the limits set by applicable regulations.
The maximum amount which could be paid for the repurchase of the Company shares would be e500 million.

The authorization granted would be valid until the General Meeting of Shareholders approving the financial statements for the financial year
ended December 31, 2013.

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6.3 Information about the Shareholders

6.3.1 Shareholder Base and Double Voting Rights

The table below sets forth certain information concerning Dassault Syst `emes SA’s shareholder base over the last three fiscal years. Double
voting rights are attributed to all fully paid-up shares held in nominative form registered in the name of the same shareholder for at least two
years. The major shareholders do not hold voting rights which are different from voting rights of other shareholders, and may benefit from
double voting rights under the same conditions as any other shareholder (i.e., fully paid-up shares held in registered form by the same
shareholder for at least two years).

Shareholders

At December 31, 2012

Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault (‘‘GIMD’’)

Charles Edelstenne(1) and beneficiaries(2)

Bernard Charl `es

SW Securities LLC(3)

Treasury shares

Directors and senior management(4)

Public

Total

At December 31, 2011

GIMD

Charles Edelstenne(1) and beneficiaries(2)

Bernard Charl `es

SW Securities LLC(3)

Treasury shares

Directors and senior management(4)

Public

Total

At December 31, 2010

GIMD

Charles Edelstenne(1) and beneficiaries(2)

Bernard Charl `es

SW Securities LLC(3)

Treasury shares

Directors and senior management(4)

Public

Total

Number of
shares held

Capital %

Number of
voting rights

Voting %(5)

51,887,334

7,707,601

1,024,243

251,807

889,079

23,213

63,313,501

125,096,778

51,887,334

7,684,189

1,165,139

251,807

650,000

28,749

61,425,511

123,092,729

51,887,334

7,684,189

817,655

251,807

150,000

12,649

60,528,970

121,332,604

41.48%

6.16%

86,974,668

15,391,790

0.82%(6)

1,467,645

0.20%

0.71%

0.02%

50.61%

100%

42.15%

6.24%

0.95%

0.20%

0.53%

0.02%

49.91%

100%

42.76%

6.33%

0.67%

0.21%

0.12%

0.01%

49.90%

100%

–

–

35,626

63,881,686

167,751,415(5)

84,603,735

15,368,378

1,615,879

–

–

41,328

61,924,904

163,554,224(5)

80,032,735

15,342,311

1,118,395

–

–

24,728

61,120,521

157,638,690(5)

51.85%

9.18%

0.87%

–

–

0.02%

38.08%

100%

51.73%

9.40%

0.99%

–

–

0.03%

37.85%

100%

50.77%

9.73%

0.71%

–

–

0.02%

38.77%

100%

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Including shares held in trust for the benefit of his family and managed by Charles Edelstenne.

At December 31, 2012, Mr. Edelstenne held 1,942,459 shares with all ownership rights and 1,542 shares through two family companies which he manages, representing in the

aggregate 1.57% of the outstanding capital and 2.30% of the exercisable voting rights, as well as 5,763,600 shares, representing 6.87% of the outstanding share capital, with

‘‘beneficial’’ rights (usufruit). For the beneficial rights with respect to these shares, Mr. Edelstenne can only exercise the right to vote on decisions of the General Meeting of
Shareholders concerning the allocation of profit; the holders of the bare property rights (nue-propri ´et ´e) exercise the right to vote for other resolutions in compliance with Article 11 of
the by-laws.

Because SW Securities LLC is a subsidiary of the Company, shares held by SW Securities LLC do not have voting rights.
‘‘Senior management’’ includes the senior officers listed in paragraph 5.1.2 ‘‘Senior Management’’ of this Annual Report, other than Mr. Edelstenne and Mr. Charl `es.
See the following paragraph for an explanation.

For further information, see paragraph 5.4 ‘‘Transactions in the Company’s Shares by the Management of the Company’’.

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The total number of votes published on Dassault Syst `emes’ web site is different from the number set forth in the table above. The number of
votes published each month by Dassault Syst `emes is an unadjusted number, which includes the voting rights attached to shares for which
voting  rights  are  suspended,  in  accordance  with  Article  223-11  of  the  General  regulation  of  the  AMF.  This  number  is  used  as  the
denominator  by  shareholders  calculating  their  percentage  holdings  of  equity  interests  and  voting  rights  for  purposes  of  required
declarations of shareholdings (in particular, declarations concerning crossing ownership thresholds). The total number of voting rights in
the table above is the ‘‘net’’ number of voting rights (which does not include shares for which voting rights are suspended), or the number of
votes which may be exercised in a Meeting of Shareholders, in order for the presentation above to be consistent.

At December 31, 2012, the total number of voting rights amounted to 168,902,301 (the number of votes which may be exercised, not
including  shares  for  which  voting  rights  have  been  suspended,  was  167,751,415)  and,  on  February  28,  2013,  the  total  number  was
169,215,385 (the number of votes which may be exercised was 168,064,499).

MFS Institutional Advisors, Inc. (MFSI) notified Dassault Syst `emes SA, on April 27, 2011, that the holdings of the various funds it managed,
directly or indirectly, had crossed the 2.5% threshold of the share capital of Dassault Syst `emes SA. On September 24, 2012, MFSI’s parent
company, MFS Investment management (MFS), notified Dassault Syst `emes SA that funds managed directly or indirectly by companies
within its group, including MFSI, held more than 2.5% of the share capital of Dassault Syst `emes.

To the knowledge of Dassault Syst `emes SA, based on shareholder obligations to declare their equity interest or voting rights if they exceed
or  fall  below  certain  levels,  there  are  no  other  shareholders  (except  as  indicated  in  the  table  above)  who  held  2.5%  or  more  of  the
Company’s share capital or voting rights (the threshold set forth in the Company’s by-laws), directly or indirectly, alone or in agreement with
other shareholders, at December 31, 2012.

Although Dassault Syst `emes SA effected a voluntary delisting of its shares from NASDAQ in October 2008, it continues to maintain its ADR
(‘‘American  Depositary  Receipts’’)  program  in  the  United  States.  The  American  Depositary  Shares  ‘‘ADS’’  are  now  traded  on  the
over-the-counter market (see paragraph 6.4.1 ‘‘Stock Exchange Place’’. On February 28, 2013, there were 3,557,574 ADS outstanding and
58 record holders of ADS, holding either for themselves or for third parties.

In January 2013, Dassault Syst `emes SA commissioned a survey on the Company’s shares from an external specialized services provider.
The survey indicated that 340 institutional investors, each holding more than 2,000 shares, held in the aggregate approximately 47.5% of
the Company’s share capital as of December 31, 2012.

As  of  the  date  of  this  Document,  Dassault  Syst `emes  SA  holds  899,079  treasury  shares,  500,000  of  which  were  repurchased  by  the
Company as part of the share repurchase program authorized by the General Meeting on May 26, 2011 and 399,079 of which were
repurchased by the Company as part of the share repurchase program authorized by the General Meeting on June 7, 2012. These treasury
shares represented approximately 0.72% of the Company’s outstanding share capital as of February 28, 2013, and carry no right to vote or
to dividends.

As of December 31, 2012, 62,585,984 outstanding shares (i.e., approximately 50.03% of the share capital) were held in registered form,
representing 105,492,904 voting rights (i.e. approximately 62.46% of total voting rights).

In accordance with Article L. 225-102 of the French Commercial Code, the number of Dassault Syst `emes shares held by the employees
through the corporate savings plan (plan d’ ´epargne entreprise) was 45,475 shares at December 31, 2012, or approximately 0.04% of the
total number of shares at that date.

6.3.2 Controlling Shareholder

GIMD is the principal shareholder of Dassault Syst `emes SA with, as of December 31, 2012, 41.48% of the share capital and 51.85% of the
exercisable  voting  rights.  Since  GIMD  holds  more  than  50%  of  the  voting  rights  of  Dassault  Syst `emes  SA,  GIMD  controls  Dassault
Syst `emes. GIMD is wholly-owned by the members of the Dassault family.

In order to ensure that GIMD’s ability to control the Company is not used in an abusive manner, half of the Company’s Board of Directors is
composed of independent directors, and the Audit Committee and the Compensation and Nomination Committee are composed entirely of
independent directors.

In light of applicable regulations, because GIMD possesses more than one third but less than half of the shares and more than one half of
the voting rights in the Company, GIMD may not increase its participation by more than 2% of the total number of shares of the Company in
less than twelve consecutive months, unless it launches a public tender offer on all the equity securities issued by Dassault Syst `emes,
unless it receives an exemption from the obligation to make an offer based on Article 234-9 (6(cid:2)) of the General Regulations of the AMF,
which the latter can grant in its discretion.

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6.3.3 Shareholder Agreements

In 2012, Dassault Syst `emes SA was informed that, in compliance with the Article 787 B of the General Tax Code, a collective agreement
not to sell shares for two years at least, was signed on June 25 and 26, 2012, by GIMD, Charles Edelstenne and Bernard Charl `es. This
agreement concerns 33,852,003 shares of Dassault Syst `emes SA, representing on May 31, 2012, 27.1% of the outstanding share capital
and 40.1% of the voting rights.

In 2011, Dassault Syst `emes SA was informed that, in the same context and according to the Article 885 I bis of the General Tax Code,
collective agreements not to sell shares for two years were signed on June 21 and July 11, 2011, by GIMD, Charles Edelstenne, and
Bernard  Charl `es  and  certain  persons  connected  to  him.  These  agreements  concern  34,029,003  shares  and  36,432,938  shares  of
Dassault Syst `emes SA, respectively, representing 27.6% of the outstanding share capital and 38.9% of the voting rights for the agreements
of June 21, 2011, and 29.6% of the outstanding share capital and 41.8% of the voting rights for the agreement of July 11, 2011.

To  the  Company’s  knowledge,  other  than  the  collective  agreements  cited  above  and  the  share  lock-up  agreements  applicable  to  the
executive directors (see paragraph 5.1.4.3 ‘‘Performance Shares and Share Subscription Options’’), there is no shareholders’ agreement or
other convention between the shareholders of Dassault Syst `emes SA.

The Company is not party to an agreement which could result in a change of control, and has no knowledge of the existence of such an
agreement. Dassault Syst `emes SA is not party to any shareholders’ agreement with respect to any company, listed or unlisted, the terms of
which could have a material effect on the market price of the shares of Dassault Syst `emes SA.

6.4 Stock Market Information

6.4.1 Stock Exchange Place

Shares of Dassault Syst `emes have been listed on Compartiment A of NYSE Euronext Paris (ISIN Code FR0000130650) since June 28,
1996. Its shares were also listed on the NASDAQ in the form of ADS under the symbol DASTY until October 16, 2008. Since then the ADS
may be traded on the U.S. Over-The-Counter market. One ADS represents one ordinary share (see paragraph 6.3.1 ‘‘Shareholder Base
and Double Voting Rights’’).

For dividend policy, see the paragraph 7.1 ‘‘Presentation of the Resolutions Proposed by the Board of Directors to the General Meeting of
Shareholders on May 30, 2013’’

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6.4.2 Market Price

Market price (in euros) and trading volumes of Dassault Syst `emes shares from January 1, 2012:

January 2012

February 2012

March 2012

April 2012

May 2012

June 2012

July 2012

August 2012

September 2012

October 2012

November 2012

December 2012

January 2013

February 2013

March 2013

(Source: NYSE Euronext)

Number of
shares traded

Last trading
price of
the month

Highest
market
price during
the month

Lowest
market
price during
the month

4,603,056

5,656,493

5,628,245

7,027,547

7,269,126

7,740,188

4,999,325

3,396,984

4,565,144

4,094,493

3,770,887

2,591,980

3,793,497

4,517,986

3,428,946

63.38

62.32

68.99

73.32

73.54

73.92

80.40

77.21

81.76

81.29

87.00

84.23

81.88

86.94

90.18

64.29

65.10

69.07

76.76

74.71

76.10

81.50

81.92

84.11

84.33

87.75

87.21

86.50

88.25

90.99

59.86

61.26

61.60

67.06

68.73

70.00

73.25

76.18

76.07

80.32

80.49

83.16

81.84

78.24

86.5

6.4.3 Person Responsible for Financial Communications

Fran¸cois-Jos ´e Bordonado, Vice President Investor Relations.

To obtain documents published by the Company, and for all financial information, please contact:

Investor Relations Service
10 rue Marcel Dassault – CS 40501
78946 V´elizy-Villacoublay Cedex – France
Telephone: +33 (0)1 61 62 69 24 – Facsimile: + 33 (0)1 70 73 43 59
e-mail: investors@3ds.com

6.4.4 Indicative Timetable for the Publication of Financial
Information

The indicative timetable is based on information known as of the date hereof.

(cid:127) First quarter results: April 25, 2013;

(cid:127) Second quarter results: July 25, 2013;

(cid:127) Third quarter results: October 24, 2013;

(cid:127) Fourth quarter results: February 2014.

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OF SHAREHOLDERS

7.1 Presentation of the Resolutions Proposed by the
Board of Directors to the General Meeting of
Shareholders on May 30, 2013

Parent company financial statements and allocation of the results

We invite you to approve the financial statements of Dassault Syst `emes SA (or the ‘‘Company’’ for the purposes of the present Chapter 7
‘‘General  Meeting  of  Shareholders’’)  for  the  financial  year  ended  December  31,  2012,  prepared  on  the  basis  of  French  accounting
principles, as they have been presented in paragraph 4.2 ‘‘Parent Company Financial Statements’’.

Dassault Syst `emes SA has paid dividends every year since 1986. The decision to distribute dividends and their amount depend on the
profits and the financial situation of Dassault Syst `emes SA as well as other factors. Dividends which have been distributed but are not
collected by a shareholder escheat to the French State at the end of the five-year period following the date of their payment.

Based  on  the  financial  statements  and  the  Management  Report  of  the  Board  of  Directors  included  in  this  Annual  Report,  a  profit  of
e254,846,866.68(1) has been realized for the financial year ended December 31, 2012, which we propose that you allocate as follows:

(cid:127) to the legal reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(cid:127) for distribution of a dividend of

(e0.80 (cid:3) 125,389,266 shares)(2)

(cid:127) to retained earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
which, increased by the retained earnings from the prior financial years (e1,395,565,578.69) brings the amount
of retained earnings to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

e200,404.81
e100,311,412.80

e154,355,049.07

e1,549,900,627.76

(1)

(2)

This profit, increased by the retained earnings from the prior financial years (e1,395,565,578.69), results, after allocation to the legal reserve, in a distributable profit amounting to
e1,650,212,040.56.
The aggregate amount of dividend will be increased, based on the number of new shares created between March 1, 2013 and the date of the General Meeting of Shareholders of

May 30, 2013, consecutively to the exercise of subscription options, it being specified that the maximum number of shares which could be issued upon the exercise of subscription
options is 1,500,531, i.e. a maximum amount of supplementary dividend of e1,200,424.80.

Further new shares created by exercise of options until the date of the annual General Meeting of Shareholders deciding on the allocation
of profit related to the preceding year will be entitled to receive the dividend distributed with respect to that year (see paragraphs 5.3.2.1
‘‘Dassault Syst `emes Subscription Options’’ and 6.4 ‘‘Stock Market Information’’).

Therefore we propose to the General Meeting of Shareholders of May 30, 2013, to approve (i) to distribute for the year 2012 a dividend of
eighty cents (e0.80) per share of corporate capital as of the date of this General Meeting, resulting – on the basis of the number of shares
making  up  the  corporate  capital  as  of  February  28,  2013 – in  an  aggregate  amount  of  e100,311,412.80,  and  (ii)  to  distribute  where
applicable, an additional aggregate maximum amount of e1,200,424.80 which corresponds to the maximum number of new shares which
could be issued between March 1, 2013 and the date of the General Meeting of Shareholders (i.e. 1,500,531 shares).

Shares will be traded ex-dividend as of June 5, 2013 and dividends made payable as from June 28, 2013.

In accordance with the provisions of Article L. 225-210 of the French Commercial Code, the amount of dividends corresponding to the
treasury shares of Dassault Syst `emes SA or held by SW Securities LLC, a company which is controlled by the Dassault Syst `emes Group,
as of the date of payment, shall be allocated to ‘‘retained earnings’’.

In addition, prior to distribution of the dividend, the Board of Directors, or if so delegated, the Chief Executive Officer, will determine the
number of additional shares issued as a result of the exercise of subscription options between March 1 and the date of the General Meeting
of Shareholders of May 30, 2013; the amount required for payment of dividends for shares issued during this period will be taken from
‘‘retained earnings’’.

The amount distributed may be taken into account for determining shareholders’ total revenue subject to the progressive rate of income tax
for the year during which it was received after application of an uncapped deduction of 40% (as provided by Article 158-3-2 of the French
Tax Code). The dividend shall be subject to a non-discharging withholding of the income tax to the rate of 21% (as provided by Article 117
quarter of the French Tax Code).

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Pursuant to Article 243 bis of the French Tax Code, it is noted that dividends per share paid over the last three financial years have been
as follows:

Dividend

2011

e0.70

2010

e0.54

2009

e0.46

Number of shares eligible to dividends

125,026,338

123,162,687

118,367,641

Sumptuary expenses and general charges set forth in Article 223 of the French Tax Code.

In accordance with the provisions of Article 223 quater of the French Tax Code, we inform you that the total amount of non-deductible tax
expenses and charges for 2012 is e252,927, which resulted in a corporate tax of e91,307.

Option for the payment of dividends in the form of shares

It is proposed that each shareholder be granted the option to choose to receive payment of the dividends noted above, in cash or in the form
of new shares of the Company. If the option for payment in the form of new shares is chosen, the new shares will be issued at a price equal
to the average of the closing prices quoted on NYSE Euronext Paris during the 20 stock exchange sessions preceding the date of the
General Meeting of Shareholders less the amount of the dividend and rounded up to the next one hundredth of a euro.

Shareholders may choose payment of the dividend in new shares between June 5, 2013, and June 19 2013, inclusive, by sending their
request to the financial intermediaries that are authorized to pay the dividend or, for shareholders listed in the direct registered share
accounts held by the Company, to their authorized representative (Soci ´et ´e G ´en ´erale, Securities Department, 32 rue du Champ de Tir,
CS 30812, 44308F Nantes Cedex 3).

Consequently every shareholder who would not have chosen payment of dividends in shares before the end of this period, will receive the
dividend in cash as from June 28, 2013. For shareholders who have chosen to receive payment of the dividend in shares, the new shares
will be delivered as of the same day.

If the amount of dividends for which payment in the form of shares has been chosen does not correspond to a whole number of shares, the
number  of  shares  to  be  received  by  the  shareholder  will  be  rounded  up  to  the  next  whole  number  upon  the  shareholder  paying  the
difference in cash on the day the choice to receive payment in the form of shares is made or the number of shares to be received by the
shareholder will be rounded down to the next whole number and the shareholder will receive the balance in cash.

Approval of the consolidated financial statements

In  addition  to  the  2012  parent  company  annual  financial  statements,  we  invite  you  to  approve  the  Company’s  consolidated  financial
statements for the financial year ended December 31, 2012, prepared in accordance with IFRS methods as set forth in paragraph 4.1.1
‘‘Consolidated Financial Statements’’.

Regulated agreements

The following agreements, which have been approved in accordance with Article L. 225-38 et seq. of the French Commercial Code, have
continued during the financial year ended December 31, 2012:

(cid:127) Free and non-exclusive license of the ENOVIA trademark granted to Dassault Syst `emes Americas Corp. (decided at the Board meeting

on March 11, 1998);

(cid:127) The following undertakings made by the Company in connection with its ‘‘Directors & Officers’’ liability insurance policy entered into with

CHARTIS Insurance (A.I.G.):

– to assume, under certain conditions, the cost of legal defense expenses of directors in the event of their personal liability being sought,
and indemnify the directors for the financial implications of such liability to the extent they would not be covered by that insurance policy
(approved by the Board of Directors’ meeting held on July 24, 1996);

– to assume, under certain conditions, the cost of legal defense expenses of directors of the Company should they have to prepare their
personal defense before a civil, criminal or administrative court in the United States in connection with an inquiry or investigation
conducted against the Company (approved by the Board of Directors’ meeting held on September 23, 2003);

(cid:127) Agreement regarding the Company’s undertakings to Bernard Charl `es, relating to indemnities which would be due upon the termination
of his functions as Chief Executive Officer. The amount of the indemnity would not exceed two years of the Chief Executive Officer’s
compensation  and  would  depend  on  the  satisfaction  of  the  performance  conditions  for  the  payment  of  his  variable  compensation
(decision of the Board of Directors on May 27, 2010) (see paragraph 5.1.4.2 ‘‘Indemnities Due in Case of the Imposed Departure (D ´epart
Contraint) of the Chief Executive Officer’’ and Table 10 of paragraph 5.3.1 ‘‘Compensation of the Company’s Directors (Mandataires
Sociaux)’’).

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In addition, the following new agreements, duly authorized by the Board of Directors during the financial year ended December 31, 2012
are subject to the approval of the General Meeting of Shareholders:

(cid:127) Agreement  on  April  25,  2012  for  the  acquisition  of  the  Gemcom  Software  International  Inc.  and  all  related  documents;  Dassault
Syst `emes SA guaranteed the commitments taken by Dassault Syst `emes Acquisition Corp, the Canadian subsidiary created for the
needs of this acquisition; Mr. Thibault de Tersant, Director of Dassault Syst `emes SA, was also the Chairman of this subsidiary (approved
at the Board meeting on April 25, 2012);

(cid:127) Agreement for contribution in kind dated on July 25, 2012, of 1,500 shares of the Dassault Data Services subsidiary by the Chairman of
the  Board  of  Directors,  Mr.  Charles  Edelstenne,  in  favor  of  the  Company.  This  contribution  was  the  subject  of  a  report  drafted  by
Mrs. Isabelle de Kerviler, Share Auditor (approved at the Board meeting on June 7, 2012).

The  Statutory  Auditors  have  prepared  a  special  report  pursuant  to  Article  L. 225-40  of  the  French  Commercial  Code  as  set  forth  in
paragraph 4.2.6 ‘‘Special Report of the Statutory Auditors on Regulated Agreements and Commitments’’.

Appointment of one new Director

The terms of the Directors Mr. Bernard Dufau and Mr. Andr ´e Kudelski expire at the General Meeting of Shareholders on May 30, 2013. After
seeking  an  opinion  from  the  Compensation  and  Nomination  Committee,  the  Board  of  Directors  proposes  to  you  to  appoint  one  new
Director, Mrs. Odile Desforges.

In compliance with Article R. 225-83 of the French Commerical Code, information regarding the director proposed for nomination by the
General Meeting of Shareholders is set forth below.

Madame Odile Desforges – Candidate Administrateur

Professional address: 3, rue Henri Heine, 75016 Paris – France

Age: 63.

Nationality: French

Biography:  Born  in  1950  in  Rouen  (France),  Mrs.  Desforges
graduated from the Ecole Centrale Paris in 1973. She began her
career at the Transport Research Institute, before joining Renault
in 1981 as Planner and then Product Engineer. In 1986, she joined
the  Purchasing  Department.  She  was  Body  Equipment
Purchasing  General  Manager  for  Renault/Volvo  Purchasing
Organization,  then  for  Renault.  In  1999,  she  became  Executive Other current position and Directorships:
Vice-President  of  Renault  VI-Mack  Group,  before  becoming
President  of  Volvo  Group’s  3P  Business  Unit.  In  2003,  she  was
appointed Senior Vice-President, Purchasing, and Chairman and Other positions expired during the past five years:
Managing  Director  of  Renault  Nissan  Purchasing  Organization.
Between  March  1,  2009  and  July  1,  2012,  she  was  Executive
Vice-President,  Engineering  and  Quality,  and  a  member  of  the
Group  Executive  Committee.  She  is  currently  a  non-executive
Director of Safran and Sequana.

Director of RNBV, RNTBCI and Renault Espana SA

Number of Dassault Syst `emes shares held: 0

Main position: Director

In France: Director of Safran and Sequana (listed companies)

Authorization to repurchase shares of the Company

The authorization to repurchase shares of the Company granted to the Board of Directors at the General Meeting of Shareholders on
June 7, 2012, will expire at the General Meeting of Shareholders of May 30, 2013, approving the financial statements for the financial year
ended December 31, 2012. Pursuant to this authorization, share repurchases have been made in 2012, as described in paragraph 6.2.5
‘‘Treasury Shares’’. Additional share repurchases may be made until the date of the General Meeting of Shareholders, and will be described
in the Annual Report including the Management Report of the Board of Directors for the financial year ending December 31, 2013.

We invite you to renew the authorization to the Board of Directors to repurchase shares of the Company according to the conditions set
forth in Articles L. 225-209 et seq. of the French Commercial Code, within the limit of 10% of the share capital of the Company at the date of
the General Meeting of Shareholders, for a maximum purchase price of e130 per share and within the limits provided by the applicable
rules. The maximum amount of funds dedicated to repurchase shares of the Company may not exceed e500 million.

Should you approve this proposal, the authorization will be valid until the annual General Meeting of Shareholders approving the financial
statements for the financial year ended December 31, 2013.

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This authorization to repurchase shares may be used for the following purposes:

1) To cancel shares for the purpose of increasing the profitability of shareholders’ equity and income per share, subject to adoption by the

Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders of the resolution permitting shares to be cancelled;

2) To provide securities representing no more than 5% of the share capital of the Company in payment or in exchange, including external

growth transactions;

3) To animate the market or provide liquidity for the Company’s shares through the intermediary of an investment services provider by

means of a liquidity contract complying with an ethical code accepted by the Autorit ´e des march ´es financiers;

4) To perform all obligations related to stock options plans or other grants of shares to employees or directors of the Company and

its affiliates;

5) To ensure coverage of the Company’s commitments resulting from rights granted to the employees and directors of the Company and

its affiliates to payment in cash based on increases in the market price of the shares of the Company;

6) To provide shares upon exercise of rights to the Company’s share capital which are attached to issued securities;

7) To implement any stock exchange market practice which may be recognized by law or by the Autorit ´e des march ´es financiers.

The share repurchase program is described in paragraph 6.2.5 ‘‘Treasury Shares’’, where all relevant information is presented.

In light of the possible cancellation of the repurchased shares, we propose that you also authorize the Board of Directors to cancel, as the
case may be, for the same period, all or a portion of the shares which it has repurchased and to reduce in a corresponding amount the
share capital, within a limit of 10% of its amount.

Delegation to the Board of Directors to increase the share capital

a) Financial authorizations

Delegations to increase the share capital granted by the General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 26, 2011 to the Board of Directors
are expiring on July 2013. It is therefore proposed to delegate again to the Board of Directors, the necessary authority to increase the share
capital for a duration of 26 months, in order to permit to the latter, at any time, from among a wide range of securities giving access to the
share capital, with or without the shareholder’s preferential subscription rights, by public offer or by private placement, the most appropriate
funding for the development of the Group, based on the state of the market at the relevant time.

It is also proposed that the General Meeting of the Shareholders renew the existing delegations authorizing the Board of Directors to
increase the share capital by incorporation of reserves, profits or premiums, and to increase the share capital in order to compensate
contributions in kind of securities.

The proposed resolutions will replace the resolutions adopted by the General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 26, 2011. The use of
these resolutions is defined to the paragraph 6.2.4 ‘‘Summary of Pending Delegations to the Board of Directors’’ hereinabove. The Board of
Directors did no other exercises of these resolutions since the beginning of the financial fiscal year ended December 2013 until the date of
preparation of this Annual Report.

Should you adopt these resolutions; the Board of Directors will have the opportunity to:

(cid:127) Proceed with share capital increases with or without preferential subscription rights of shareholders (by using the faculty offered by the
law to use private placements with investment managers or qualified investors) within the limit of e15 million par value and, relating to the
debts securities granting access to the share capital, within the limit of e750 million par value. This cap of e15 million represents the total
cap of the amount of all share capital increases to be performed according to the resolutions 9 to 13 and 17;

(cid:127) Proceed with share capital increases by incorporation of reserves, profits or premiums, within the limit of this same e15 million amount

par value;

(cid:127) Increase the share capital in remuneration of securities contributions within the limit of 10% of the share capital.

b) Financial authorizations for employees and Company’s directors

It  is  also  proposed  that  the  General  Meeting  of  the  Shareholders  grant  a  new  delegation  authorizing  the  Board  of  Directors  to  issue
redeemable subscription and or purchase warrants (bons de souscription et/ou d’acquisition d’actions remboursables or ‘‘BSAAR’’), with
cancellation of the shareholders’ preferential subscription rights, for the benefit of a category of persons including employees and directors
(mandataires sociaux) of the Company. This delegation would allow the Company to put in place a new instrument aiming at associating
employees and executive officers in its share capital. The nominal amount of increase in the share capital likely to be made pursuant to this
delegation may not exceed e6 million and the duration of such delegation would be 18 months.

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In accordance with the law, it is also proposed that the General Meeting of the Shareholders renew the existing delegation authorizing the
Board of Directors to increase the share capital for the benefit of employees of Dassault Syst `emes SA and/or companies related to it who
participate  in  a  corporate  savings  plan,  by  issuing  shares  or  securities  granting  access  to  the  share  capital.  The  nominal  amount  of
increase in the share capital likely to be made pursuant to this delegation may not exceed e5 million. This delegation will cancel and replace
the delegation granted by the General Meeting of the Shareholders on May 26, 2011.

Performance shares

The authorization granted to the Company’s Board of Directors by the shareholders on May 27, 2010 to grant free shares to Company
employees  and  management  is  due  to  expire  on  July  27,  2013.  Therefore,  we  propose  that  you  once  again  authorize  grants  of
bonus shares.

Bonus shares granted under this authorization may not give rights to a total amount of shares greater than 2% of the share capital on the
day of the General Meeting of Shareholders on May 30, 2013.

The relevant information on the different uses of the Board of Directors granted in 2010 by the General Meeting of Shareholders are
contained  in  paragraphs  5.3  ‘‘Compensation  and  Benefits’’  and  5.1  ‘‘Report  of  the  Chairman  on  Corporate  Governance  and  Internal
Control’’.

This authorization may supersede, for the unused portion, the prior authorizations granted to the Board of Directors.

Subscription or purchase options

The authorization granted to the Company’s Board of Directors by the shareholders on May 27, 2010, to grant subscription or purchase
options is due to expire on July 27, 2013. Therefore, we propose that you once again authorize the Board of Directors to grant subscription
and purchase options.

This authorization would be granted for a period of 38 months, the maximum number of options which can be granted and not yet exercised
may not give the right to subscribe or acquire shares representing more than 5% of the share capital. The relevant information related to the
different uses of the Board of Directors of the authorization granted by the General Meeting of Shareholders in 2010, and all option plans of
Dassault Syst `emes SA are contained in paragraphs 5.3 ‘‘Compensation and Benefits’’ and 5.1 ‘‘Report of the Chairman on Corporate
Governance and Internal Control’’.

In accordance with the AFEP-MEDEF Code, subscription and purchase options for executive directors of the Company are granted without
discount and will be subject to conditions of performance.

This authorization would cancel any unused portion of any prior authorization granted to the Board of Directors.

You can find further information about the proposed resolutions in the proposed draft resolutions submitted hereafter to you.

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7.2 Draft Resolutions Proposed by the Board of
Directors to the General Meeting of Shareholders on
May 30, 2013

ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

FIRST RESOLUTION

Approval of the parent company annual financial statements

The General Meeting, after the reading of the Management Report of the Board of Directors and the report of the Statutory Auditors, in
addition to the complementary explanations made orally, hereby approves in all respects the report of the Board and the parent company
annual financial statements for the financial year ended December 31, 2012, as they have been presented.

The General Meeting consequently approves any transactions disclosed by such financial statements or summarized in such reports and
in  particular,  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  Article  223  quater  of  the  French  Tax  code,  the  total  amount  of  non-deductible  tax
expenses and charges referred to in Article 39.4 of the French Tax code, which amounts to e252,927 and results in a corporate income tax
of e91,307.

Approval of the consolidated financial statements

SECOND RESOLUTION

The General Meeting, after the reading of the report of the Board of Directors with respect to management of the Company included in the
Management Report and the report related to the consolidated financial statements of the Statutory Auditors, in addition to complementary
explanations made orally, hereby approves in all respects the report of the Board and the consolidated financial statements for the financial
year ended December 31, 2012, as they have been presented.

The General Meeting consequently approves any transactions disclosed by such consolidated financial statements or summarized in
such reports.

Allocation of the results

THIRD RESOLUTION

The General Meeting, upon the proposal of the Board of Directors, hereby resolves to allocate the profit of the financial year amounting to
e254,846,866.68(1) as follows:

(cid:127) to the legal reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(cid:127) for distribution to the 125,389,266 shares making up the corporate capital as of February 28, 2013, of a

dividend of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(e0.80 (cid:3) 125,389,266 shares)(2)

(cid:127) to retained earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

which, increased by the retained earnings from the prior financial years (e1,395,565,578.69) brings the
amount of retained earnings to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

e200,404.81

e100,311,412.80

e154,355,049.07

e1,549,900,627.76

(1)

(2)

This profit, increased by the retained earnings from the prior financial years (e1,395,565,578.69), results, after allocation to the legal reserve, in a distributable profit amounting to
e1,650,212,040.56.
The aggregate amount of dividend will be increased, based on the number of new shares created between March 1, 2012 and the date of the General Meeting of Shareholders of

May 30, 2013, consecutively to the exercise of subscription options, it being specified that the maximum number of shares which could be issued upon the exercise of subscription
options is 1,500,531, i.e. a maximum amount of supplementary dividend of e1,200,424.80.

Shares will be traded ex-dividend as of June 5, 2013 and dividends made payable as from June 28, 2013.

In accordance with the provisions of Article L. 225-210 of the French Commercial Code, the amount of dividend corresponding to the
treasury shares of Dassault Syst `emes SA or held by SW Securities LLC, a company which is controlled by the Dassault Syst `emes Group,
as of the date of payment, shall be allocated to ‘‘retained earnings’’.

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In addition, prior to distribution of the dividend, the Board of Directors, or if so delegated, the Chief Executive Officer will determine the
number of additional shares issued as a result of the exercise of subscription options between March 1 and the date of this General
Meeting; the amount required for payment of dividends for shares issued during this period shall be taken from ‘‘retained earnings’’.

The amount distributed may be taken into account for determining shareholders’ total revenue subject to the progressive rate of income tax
for the year during which it was received after application of an uncapped deduction of 40% (as provided by Article 158-3-2(cid:2) of the French
Tax Code). The dividend shall be subject to a non-discharging withholding of the income tax to the rate of 21% (as provided by Article 117
quarter of the French Tax Code).

Pursuant to Article 243 bis of the French Tax Code, it is noted that dividends per share paid over the last three financial years have been
as follows:

Dividend

2011

e0.70

2010

e0.54

2009

e0.46

Number of shares eligible to dividends

125,026,338

123,162,687

118,367,641

Option to receive payment of dividends in the form of shares

FOURTH RESOLUTION

The General Meeting of Shareholders after reviewing the Board of Directors’ Report, and finding that the capital is fully paid-up, decides to
offer each shareholder the possibility of choosing to receive payment of the net dividend decided in the third resolution, and to which he is
entitled, in the form of new shares in the Company.

Each shareholders may decide to receive payment of the dividend in cash, or in new shares. The choice may apply only on the amount of
the dividend to which he is entitled and according to the fraction he will determine.

If the shareholder chooses to receive payment of the dividend in the form of shares, the new shares will be issued without discount at a
price equal to the average of the closing prices quoted on the regulated market of NYSE Euronext Paris during the 20 stock exchange
sessions preceding the date of the General Meeting of Shareholders less the net amount of the dividend decided in the third resolution
rounded up to the next one hundredth of a euro. Such new shares will be eligible for dividends declared with respect to the period starting
January 1, 2013, and will have all the rights and privileges with the other shares issued by Dassault Syst `emes SA.

Shareholders may choose payment of the dividend in cash or new shares between June 5, 2013, and June 19, 2013, inclusive by sending
their request to the financial intermediaries that are authorized to pay the dividend or, for shareholders listed in the direct registered share
accounts held by the Company, to their authorized representative (Soci ´et ´e G ´en ´erale, Securities department, 32 rue du Champ de Tir,
CS 30812, 44308 Nantes Cedex 3. After June 19, 2013, the dividend will only be paid out in cash.

For shareholders who have not chosen payment of the dividend in shares, the dividend shall be paid as from June 28, 2013, after the period
for choosing payment in the form of cash or new shares has expired. For shareholders who have chosen to receive payment of the dividend
in shares, the new shares will be delivered as of the same day.

If the amount of dividends for which payment in the form of shares has been chosen does not correspond to a whole number of shares, the
number  of  shares  to  be  received  by  the  shareholder  will  be  rounded  up  to  the  next  whole  number  upon  the  shareholder  paying  the
difference in cash on the day the choice to receive payment in the form of shares is made or the number of shares to be received by the
shareholder will be rounded down to the next whole number and the shareholder will receive the balance in cash.

The General Meeeting of Shareholders gives full powers to the Board of Directors, with the right of sub-delegation to the Chairman of the
Board under the conditions stipulated by law, to execute the payment of dividends in new shares, to stipulate the terms of application and
implementation, to record the number of new shares issued under this Resolution, to make any necessary changes in the Company’s
by-laws  relating  to  the  share  capital  and  the  number  of  shares  it  contains,  and,  more  generally,  to  do  whatever  may  be  appropriate
or necessary.

Regulated agreements (conventions r `eglement ´ees)

FIFTH RESOLUTION

The General Meeting, after the reading of the special report of the Statutory Auditors on the agreements governed by Articles L. 225-38 et
seq. of the French Commercial Code, approves such report and the new agreements mentioned in it and authorized by the Board of

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Directors and entered into during the financial year ended December 31, 2012, and acknowledges the information relating to agreements
previously approved, which continued to be performed during the financial year ended on December 31, 2013:

(cid:127) The Agreement on April 25, 2012 for the acquisition of the Gemcom Software International Inc. and all related documents; Dassault
Syst `emes SA guaranteed the commitments taken by Dassault Syst `emes Acquisition Corp, the Canadian subsidiary created for the
needs of this acquisition; Mr. Thibault de Tersant, Director of Dassault Syst `emes SA was also the Chairman of this subsidiary;

(cid:127) The Agreement for contribution in kind dated on July 25, 2012, of 1,500 shares of the Dassault Data Services subsidiary by the Chairman

of the Board of Directors, Mr. Charles Edelstenne, in favor of the Company.

Appointment of a new Director

SIXTH RESOLUTION

The General Meeting decides to appoint Mrs. Odile Desforges as member of the Board of Directors for a four-year term. This mandate will
expire at the General Meeting of Shareholders approving the financial statements for the financial year ending December 31, 2016.

Authorization to repurchase shares of Dassault Syst `emes SA

SEVENTH RESOLUTION

The General Meeting, after the reading of the report of the Board of Directors, authorizes the Board of Directors to repurchase a number of
shares representing up to 10% of the share capital of Dassault Syst `emes SA at the date of the General Meeting, in accordance with the
terms and conditions provided by Articles L. 225-209 et seq. of the French Commercial Code.

This authorization may be used by the Board of Directors for the following purposes:

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

to cancel shares for the purpose of increasing the profitability of shareholders’ equity and income per share, subject to adoption by the
General Meeting of the eighth resolution;

to provide securities (representing no more than 5% of the share capital of the Company) in payment or in exchange, particularly in
connection with external growth transactions;

to animate the market and provide liquidity of the Company’s shares through the intermediary of an investment services provider by
means of a liquidity contract complying with an ethical code accepted by the Autorit ´e des march ´es financiers;

to perform all obligations related to stock options plans or other grants of shares to employees or directors of the Company and
its affiliates;

to ensure coverage of the Company’s commitments resulting from rights granted to the employees and directors to payment in cash
based on increases in the market price of the shares of the Company;

6)

to provide shares upon exercise of rights to the Company’s share capital which are attached to issued securities;

7)

to implement any stock exchange market practice which may be recognized by law or by the Autorit ´e des march ´es financiers.

The acquisition, sale, transfer or exchange of such shares may be effected by any means allowed on the market (whether or not the market
is regulated), multilateral trade facilities (‘‘MTF’’) or through a systematic internalizer or over-the-counter, in particular acquisition of blocks,
and at the times deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors or any person acting pursuant to a sub-delegation and according to the law.

Such means shall include use of available cash flow, the use of any derivative financial instrument negotiated on a market (whether or not
the market is regulated), MTF or through a systematic internalizer or over-the-counter, and the implementation of optional transactions
(purchase and sale of put options, provided however that the use of these means does not create a significant increase of the volatility of the
stock exchange price).

The maximum amount of funds dedicated to repurchase of shares of the Company may not exceed e500 million, this condition being
cumulative with the cap of 10% of the capital of the Company.

Dassault Syst `emes SA may not purchase shares at a price per share which exceeds e130 (excluding acquisition costs), and in any case
the price per share shall not exceed the maximum price provided by the applicable legal rules, subject to adjustments in connection with
transactions on its share capital, in particular by capitalization of reserves and free allocation of shares and/or regrouping or split of shares.

This authorization can be used by the Board of Directors for all the treasury shares held by Dassault Syst `emes.

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This authorization shall be valid commencing on the date of this General Meeting until the Ordinary General Meeting ruling on the financial
statements for the financial year ending December 31, 2013. The General Meeting hereby grants any and all powers to the Board of
Directors  with  option  of  delegation  when  legally  authorized,  to  place  any  stock  orders  or  orders  outside  the  market,  enter  into  any
agreements, prepare any documents including information documents, determine terms and conditions of Company transactions on the
market, as well as terms and conditions for purchase and sale of shares, file any declarations, including those required by the Autorit ´e des
march ´es financiers, accomplish any formalities, and more generally, carry out any necessary measures to complete such transactions.

The General Meeting also grants any and all powers to the Board of Directors, in case that the law or the Autorit ´e des march ´es financiers
appear to extend or to complete the authorized objectives concerning the share repurchase program, in order to inform the public, pursuant
to applicable regulations and laws, about the potential changes of the program concerning the modified objectives.

In compliance with the provisions of Articles L. 225-211 and R. 225-160 of the French Commercial Code, the Company or the intermediary
in  charge  of  securities  administration  for  the  Company  shall  keep  registers  which  record  purchases  and  sales  of  shares  pursuant  to
this program.

This authorization shall replace and supersede the previous share repurchase program authorized by the Combined General Meeting of
Shareholders of June 7, 2012, in its seventh resolution

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

EIGHTH RESOLUTION

Authorization granted to the Board of Directors to reduce the share capital by cancellation of previously repurchased shares in
the framework of the share repurchase program

The General Meeting, after the reading of the report of the Board of Directors and the special report of the Statutory Auditors, hereby
authorizes the Board of Directors, pursuant to the provisions of Article L. 225-209 of the French Commercial Code to:

(cid:127) reduce the share capital by cancellation, in one or several transactions, of all or part of the shares repurchased by the Company pursuant

to its share repurchase program, up to a limit of 10% of the share capital over periods of twenty-four months;

(cid:127) deduct  the  difference  between  the  repurchase  value  of  the  cancelled  shares  and  their  nominal  value  from  available  premiums

and reserves.

The General Meeting hereby gives, more generally, all powers to the Board of Directors to set the terms and conditions of such share
capital reduction(s), record the completion of the share capital reduction(s) made pursuant to the cancellation transactions authorized by
this resolution, amend the by-laws of the Company as may be necessary, file any declaration with the Autorit ´e des march ´es financiers or
other  institutions,  accomplish  any  formalities  and  more  generally  take  any  necessary  measures  for  the  purposes  of  completing  this
transaction.

This authorization is granted to the Board of Directors for a period ending at the end of the General Meeting called to approve the financial
statements for the financial year ending December 31, 2013.

NINTH RESOLUTION

Delegation to the Board of Directors to increase the share capital by issuance of shares or securities giving right to shares of the
Company and to issue securities giving right to debt securities, with preferential subscription right of shareholders

The General Meeting, after review of the report of the Board of Directors and the special report of the Statutory Auditors:

1)

delegates to the Board of Directors, pursuant to the provisions of Articles L. 225-129 to L. 225-129-6, L. 228-91 and L. 228-92 of the
French  Commercial  Code,  powers  to  decide,  in  one  or  more  transactions,  at  the  time  and  in  the  proportions  which  it  deems
appropriate, both in France and abroad, the issuance of ordinary shares and/or of any other securities giving right to shares of the
Company; it being specified that the Board of Directors may delegate to the Chief Executive Officer, or in agreement with the latter, to
one or several Delegate Executive Officers, under the conditions permitted by law, all necessary powers to decide an increase of the
share capital;

2)

resolves that are expressly excluded any issuance of preferred shares and securities giving right to preferred shares;

3)

resolves that the maximum nominal amount of increases in the share capital to be made either now or in the future pursuant to this
delegation shall not exceed e15 million to which may be added the nominal amount of shares to be issued as a supplement to preserve
the rights of holders of securities giving right to shares in compliance with applicable legal rules, and as the case may be, with the
contractual provisions providing for other adjustment cases;

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4)

further delegates to the Board of Directors the authority to decide on the issuance of securities giving right to debt securities;

5)

6)

7)

8)

9)

furthermore resolves that the nominal amount of debt securities giving access to the share capital of the Company or to debt securities
to be issued pursuant to such delegation, shall not exceed a maximum of e750 million or the corresponding value of such amount in
foreign currency or in account units set in reference to several currencies;

resolves that the shareholders may exercise, subject to the conditions set by law, their preferential subscription right in respect to
securities to be issued pursuant to this resolution;

resolves that in case the subscriptions  `a titre irr ´eductible and, as applicable,  `a titre r ´eductible, have not exhausted the totality of an
issue of securities, the Board of Directors may offer all or part of the non-subscribed securities to the public;

acknowledges that such delegation automatically grants in favor of holders of securities giving right to shares of the Company, the
waiver by the shareholders of their preferential subscription rights to the shares to which such securities give right;

resolves that the sum due or to fall due to the Company for each share issued pursuant to such delegation shall be at least equal to the
nominal value of the shares at the date of issuance;

10) resolves that the Board of Directors will have the authority, if it deems appropriate, to deduct from any capital surplus specifically to
cover the costs and fees arising in connection with the transactions, and to deduct from such amount the sums required to bring the
legal reserve to one tenth of the level of the new share capital after each transaction;

11) resolves that this delegation shall replace and supersede the previous delegation of the same nature granted by the General Meeting

of Shareholders on May 26, 2011, in its fourteenth resolution.

The delegation hereby granted to the Board of Directors shall be valid for a term of 26 months from the date of this Meeting.

TENTH RESOLUTION

Delegation to the Board of Directors to increase the share capital by issuance of shares or securities giving right to shares of the
Company and to issue securities giving right to debt securities, without preferential subscription right of shareholders

The General Meeting, after reading of the report of the Board of Directors and the special report of the Statutory Auditors:

1)

delegates  to  the  Board  of  Directors,  pursuant  to  the  provisions  of  Articles  L. 225-129  to  L. 225-129-6,  L. 225-135,  L. 225-136,
L. 225-148 and L. 228-91 to L. 228-93 of the French Commercial Code, authority to decide, by public offering or, as the case may be, in
the event of the approbation a specific resolution by the General Meeting, by an offering set forth in Section II of Article L. 411-2 of the
French Monetary and Financial Code, in one or more transactions, at the time and in the proportions which it deems appropriate, both
in France and abroad;

a)

the issuance of shares and/or of any other securities giving right to shares of the Company;

b)

c)

the issuance of shares or of other securities giving right to shares of the Company to be issued further to the issuance by the
companies in which the Company owns directly or indirectly more than half of the share capital of any securities giving right to
shares of the Company;

the issuance of shares or of other securities by the Company giving right to shares of a company in which the Company owns
directly or indirectly more than half of the share capital;

The  Board  of  Directors  may  delegate  to  the  Chief  Executive  Officer,  or  in  agreement  with  the  latter,  to  one  or  several  Delegate
Executive Officers, under the conditions permitted by law, all necessary powers to decide an increase of the share capital.

This decision shall pertain by law, to the benefit of the holders of securities likely to be issued by the subsidiaries, waiver by the
shareholders  of  the  Company  of  their  preferential  subscription  right  to  the  shares  or  other  securities  to  which  these  securities
give right;

2)

resolves that the maximum nominal amount of increases in the share capital likely to be made either now or in the future pursuant to
this delegation may not exceed e15 million, to which may be added the nominal amount of shares to be issued as a supplement to
preserve the rights of holders of securities giving right to shares of the Company, according to applicable legal rules or as the case may
be according to contractual provisions providing for other adjustment cases;

3)

resolves that the nominal amount likely to be issued pursuant to this delegation will be deducted from the aggregate nominal maximum
amount of share capital increases of e15 million set forth pursuant to the ninth resolution of this General Meeting;

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4)

resolves that are expressly excluded any issuance of preferred shares and securities giving right to preferred shares;

5)

6)

7)

8)

resolves  that  this  capital  increase  may  result  from  the  exercise  of  an  attribution  right  resulting  from  any  securities  issued  by  any
company in which the Company owns directly or indirectly more than half of the capital and in agreement with such company;

further  delegates  to  the  Board  of  Directors  the  authority  to  decide  on  the  issuance  of  securities  giving  right  to  the  grant  of  debt
securities;

furthermore resolves that the nominal amount of debt securities giving right to shares of the Company or to debt securities likely to be
issued pursuant to this delegation shall not exceed e750 million or the corresponding value of such amount in foreign currency or in
account units set by reference to several currencies, and will be deducted from the maximum of e750 million set forth in the ninth
resolution of this General Meeting of Shareholders;

resolves to suppress the preferential subscription right of shareholders to the securities to be issued, subject to the right of the Board of
Directors to grant to the shareholders a priority time period for subscription with respect to all or part of the issuance pursuant to the
terms and conditions and within such time periods as it deems appropriate, pursuant to provisions of Article L. 225-135 of the French
Commercial Code, this priority time period shall not give rise to the creation of negotiable rights;

9)

acknowledges that this delegation pertains by law, to the benefit of holders of securities giving right in the future to shares of the
Company, the waiver by the shareholders of their preferential subscription right to the shares to which such securities give right;

10) resolves that the amount due or to fall due to the Company for each share issued or to be issued pursuant to this delegation, shall be at
least equal to the minimum value determined by the applicable rules at the time this delegation is used, this minimum value being
currently the weighted average of the share prices on the regulated market of NYSE Euronext Paris during the three trading days
preceding the determination of the issue price, which may be discounted by a maximum of 5%, and after correction of this amount to
take into account a difference in the date at which the shares give right to dividends;

11) resolves that the Board of Directors may use this delegation in whole or in part for the purpose of remunerating securities contributed
through  a  public  offer  of  exchange  initiated  by  the  Company,  within  the  limits  and  subject  to  the  terms  and  conditions  set  by
Article L. 225-148 of the French Commercial Code;

12) resolves that the Board of Directors will have the authority, if it deems appropriate, to deduct from any capital surplus specifically to
cover costs and fees arising in connection with the transactions, and to deduct from such amount the sums required to bring the legal
reserve to one tenth of the level of the new share capital after each transaction;

13) resolves  that  this  delegation  shall  replace  and  supersede  the  previous  delegation  of  the  same  nature  granted  by  the  Combined

General Meeting of Shareholders on May 26, 2011, in its fifteenth resolution.

This delegation granted to the Board of Directors shall be valid for a term of 26 months from the date of this Meeting.

ELEVENTH RESOLUTION

Delegation to the Board of Directors to increase the share capital by issuance of shares or securities giving right to shares of the
Company and to issue securities giving right to debt securities, without pre-emptive subscription rights of shareholders by a
private placement under II of Article L. 411-2 of the French Monetary and Financial Code

The General Meeting, after reading of the report of the Board of Directors and the special report of the Statutory Auditors:

1)

2)

3)

delegates to the Board of Directors, pursuant to the provisions of Article L. 225-136 of the French Commercial Code, authority to
decide, in accordance with and under the conditions specified in the tenth resolution of this General Meeting and within a maximum
global nominal amount of e15 million, to issue shares or debt securities in an offer under II of Article L. 411-2 of the French Monetary
and Financial Code;

resolves that the maximum nominal amount of increases in capital which may be realized immediately and/or over time under this
delegation will be deducted from the total nominal maximum of e15 million fixed under the ninth resolution of this General Meeting of
Shareholders;

resolves  that  this  delegation  shall  replace  and  supersede  the  previous  delegation  of  the  same  nature  granted  by  the  Combined
General Meeting of Shareholders on May 26, 2011, in its sixteenth resolution.

This delegation granted to the Board of Directors shall be valid for a term of 26 months from the date of this Meeting.

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TWELFTH RESOLUTION

Authorization to the Board of Directors to issue redeemable subscription or purchase warrants (bons de souscription et/ou
d’acquisition  d’actions  remboursables,  or  ‘‘BSAARs’’)  to  employees  and  directors  (mandataires  sociaux)  of  the  Company
without preemptive rights for shareholders

In accordance with the provisions of Article L. 228-91 et seq. Article L. 225-129 to L. 225-129-6 and L. 225-138 of the French Commercial
Code, after reviewing the report of the Board of Directors and the special report of the Statutory Auditors, the General Meeting:

1)

2)

3)

4)

delegates to the Board of Directors, with the option of further delegation, its authority to issue, on one or more occasions, redeemable
subscription or purchase warrants (bons de souscription et/ou d’acquisition d’actions remboursables, or ‘‘BSAARs’’);

resolves that the maximum nominal amount of increases in share capital which may be carried out pursuant to this authority shall not
exceed e6 million, given that this cap is defined not being taken into account the nominal amount of the shares to be issued, in order to
preserve the rights of the holders of the shares giving access to the share capital, pursuant to applicable legislation and regulations
and, where applicable, to contractual provisions allowing other adjustment cases;

resolves that the maximum nominal amount of increases in share capital increases which may be carried out pursuant to this authority
immediately or over time shall be deducted from the aggregate nominal maximum amount set forth pursuant to the ninth resolution;

resolves to cancel shareholders’ preemptive subscription rights with respect to the BSAARs and to limit this right to employees and
directors (mandataires sociaux) of Dassault Syst `emes SA and its French and foreign subsidiaries. The Board of Directors will establish
to the list of persons authorized to subscribe BSAARs (the ‘‘Beneficiaries’’) as well as the maximum number of BSAARs which each
Beneficiary may subscribe;

5)

acknowledges,  that  this  delegation  constitutes  a  waiver  by  the  shareholders – for  the  benefit  of  holders  of  the  BSAARs – of  their
preemptive right to subscribe shares issued upon the exercise of the BSAARs;

6)

resolves that the Board of Directors (or the Chief Executive Officer upon delegation by the Board):

a) will determine all the conditions of the BSAARs, and in particular their subscription price, which will be set, with the advice of an
independent expert, according to the factors affecting their value (i.e., principally the exercise price, the period when they will not
be available, their exercise period, their reimbursement trigger point and period, the interest rate, the dividend distribution policy,
and the market price and volatility of the Company’s shares) as well as the conditions for issuance and the terms and conditions of
the subscription contract;

b) will determine the subscription or purchase price of the shares upon exercise of the BSAARs, it being specified that the BSAARs
will give the right to subscribe, or to purchase, one share of the Company at a price equal to at least 110% of the average of the
closing price of the Company’s shares during the 20 share trading days preceding the date upon which were set the terms and
conditions of the BSAARs and their issuance.

This delegation granted to the Board of Directors shall be valid for a term of 18 months from the date of this Meeting.

THIRTEENTH RESOLUTION

Delegation to the Board of Directors to increase the capital by incorporation of reserves, profits or premiums

The General Meeting, ruling in the conditions of quorum and majority required for ordinary general meetings pursuant to the provisions of
Article L. 225-130 of the French Commercial Code, and after review of the report of the Board of Directors:

1)

2)

3)

delegates to the Board of Directors any and all powers necessary for the purpose of increasing the capital, in one or more transactions,
at the time and in the proportions which it deems appropriate, by incorporation of reserves, profits or premiums, or any other sums the
capitalization of which is allowed, or by conjunction with a capital increase in cash pursuant to the ninth, tenth or eleventh resolution of
this Meeting, by issuing and granting free shares or by increasing of the nominal value of the existing shares, or by combining the two
transactions; it being specified that the Board of Directors may delegate to the Chief Executive Officer, or in agreement with the latter,
to one or several Delegate Executive Officers, under the conditions permitted by law, all necessary powers to decide an increase of the
share capital;

resolves that the maximum nominal amount of increases in the share capital likely to be made pursuant to this delegation may not
exceed e15 million;

resolves that the nominal maximum amount will be deducted from the nominal aggregate maximum of share capital increases which
may be realized pursuant to the ninth delegation of this General Meeting;

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4)

5)

6)

resolves  that  rights  constituting  split  shares  shall  not  be  negotiable  and  that  the  corresponding  shares  shall  be  sold.  The  sums
collected from such sale being allocated to the holders of those rights within 30 days from the date on which the full number of shares is
recorded in their account;

resolves that the Board of Directors will have the authority, if it deems appropriate, to deduct from any capital surplus specifically to
cover any costs and fees arising in connection with the transactions, and to deduct from such amount the sums required to bring the
legal reserve to one tenth of the level of the new share capital after each transaction;

resolves  that  this  delegation  shall  replace  and  supersede  the  previous  delegation  of  the  same  nature  granted  by  the  Combined
General Meeting of the Shareholders dated May 26, 2011, in its eighteenth resolution.

This delegation granted to the Board of Directors shall be valid for a term of 26 months from the date of this Meeting.

FOURTEENTH RESOLUTION

Delegation of powers granted to the Board of Directors to increase the capital within a limit of 10% with the purpose to
compensate contributions in kind

The General Meeting, after reading of the report of the Board of Directors:

1)

2)

delegates to the Board of Directors, pursuant to the provisions of Article L. 225-147 of the French Commercial Code, any and all
powers necessary to increase the share capital, within a limit of 10% of the share capital, after review of the report of the auditors, with
a  view  to  compensate  the  contributions  in  kind  to  the  Company  of  shares  or  equity-linked  securities,  when  the  provisions  of
Article L. 225-148 of the French Commercial Code are not applicable;

decides that the Board of Directors shall have any powers to use this delegation, in particular to the effect of determining terms and
conditions of authorized transactions and to evaluate contributions, as well as the granting, as the case may be, of specific advantages
(avantages particuliers), the number of securities to be issued as compensation of the contributions as well as the date at which the
securities to be issued shall give right to dividends, of proceeding as applicable with any deduction from contribution premiums, in
particular of costs incurred by the realization of the relevant issuances, of acknowledging the realization of the increase of capital and
amending  the  by-laws  accordingly,  and  to  take  any  useful  measures  and  enter  into  any  agreement,  accomplish  any  formalities
required for the listing of the issued shares and accomplish any publicity formality;

3)

resolves that this delegation shall replace and supersede the previous delegation of the same nature granted by the General Meeting
of the Shareholders dated May 26, 2011, in its nineteenth resolution.

This delegation to the Board of Directors is valid for a period of 26 months from the date of this Meeting.

FIFTEENTH RESOLUTION

Authorization granted to the Board of Directors to make grants of Company shares to the employees and to the directors of
Dassault Syst `emes SA and its related companies

The General Meeting, after review of the report of the Board of Directors and the special report of the Statutory Auditors:

1)

2)

3)

authorizes the Board of Directors, in accordance with Articles L. 225-197-1 et seq. of the French Commercial Code, to grant, in one or
several  transactions,  free  shares  of  the  Company,  existing  or  to  be  issued,  for  the  benefit  of  employees  or  certain  categories  of
employees, determined amongst eligible employees and directors of the Company or its affiliates as defined by Article L. 225-197-2 of
the French Commercial Code;

resolves that the Board of Directors will determine the identity of the beneficiaries of the grants as well as the conditions and, as the
case may be, the criteria for the grants;

resolves that free share grants made under this authorization may not give rise to a total number of shares greater than 2% of the share
capital of the Company at the date of this General Meeting, it being understood that this amount does not take into account possible
adjustments which may be made pursuant to applicable legislative and regulatory provisions and, as the case may be, to contractual
terms and conditions providing for other cases of adjustment, in order to preserve the rights of the holders of securities or other rights
giving access to the share capital of the Company. Toward this end, the General Meeting authorizes, if need be, the Board of Directors
to increase the share capital accordingly;

4)

resolves (a) that the grant of shares to the beneficiaries will be final after the expiration of an acquisition period the duration of which will
be  determined  by  the  Board  of  Directors,  it  being  specified  that  such  period  may  not  be  less  than  two  years  and  (b)  that  the
beneficiaries will be required to hold the aforementioned shares for a duration determined by the Board of Directors and which may not

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5)

6)

7)

be  less  than  two  years  as  from  the  final  grant  of  the  shares.  However,  and  without  prejudice  to  the  provisions  set  forth  under
Article L. 225-197-1-II of the last paragraph of the French Commercial Code, the General Meeting authorizes the Board of Directors,
only where the acquisition period for all or part of one or several grants is at least equal to four years, to provide for a holding period of
less than two year or to not provide a holding period for the said shares;

furthermore  resolves  that  in  the  event  of  disability  of  the  beneficiary,  as  defined  under  the  second  or  third  categories  set  out  in
Article L. 341-4 of the French Social Security code, the shares will be definitively granted to the beneficiary before the expiration of the
remainder of the acquisition period. The said shares may be freely transferred from the date of their delivery;

this  authorization  provides,  in  favor  of  the  beneficiaries  of  free  share  grants,  a  waiver  by  the  shareholders  of  their  preferential
subscription right to the shares which may be issued pursuant to this resolution;

resolves that the Board of Directors shall have any and all powers, including the power of delegation, subject to legal and regulatory
terms, to implement this authorization under the conditions set forth above and within the limits authorized by the laws and regulations
in effect, and, in particular, to determine the terms and conditions of each issuance pursuant to this authorization, to set the dates after
which  the  new  shares  will  give  right  to  dividends,  to  take  any  measures,  as  may  be  decided  by  it,  to  protect  the  rights  of  the
beneficiaries of the free share grants by making appropriate adjustments, to record the resulting capital increases, to amend the
by-laws accordingly, and more generally, to carry out any formalities required for the issuances, the listing or the administration of the
issued shares and take any measures which may be appropriate and required by applicable law and regulations;

8)

resolves that this authorization shall be valid for a term of 38 months from the date of this Meeting;

9)

resolves that this authorization shall replace and supersede the previous authorization of the same nature granted by the Combined
General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 27, 2010, in its fifteenth resolution.

SIXTEENTH RESOLUTION

Authorization to the Board of Directors to grant stock subscription or purchase options to the employees and to the directors of
Dassault Syst `emes SA and its related companies

The General Meeting, after review of the report of the Board of Directors and the special report of the Statutory Auditors:

1)

authorizes the Board of Directors, in accordance with Articles L. 225-177 et seq. of the French Commercial Code, to grant stock
options giving right to subscribe new shares or purchase existing shares (the ‘‘Options’’) to employees and directors (mandataires
sociaux) of the Company or its affiliates (as defined by Article L. 225-180 of the French Commercial Code), who individually hold less
than 10% of the share capital of the Company (hereinafter, the ‘‘Beneficiaries’’);

2)

resolves that this authorization shall be valid for a term of 38 months commencing from the date of this Meeting;

3)

4)

5)

6)

resolves that the maximum number of options which may be granted by the Board of Directors and which have not yet been exercised
may  not  provide  entitlement  to  subscribe  or  purchase  a  number  of  shares  exceeding  5%  of  the  share  capital.  This  limit  shall  be
assessed at the time of the grant of the options by the Board considering not only the new options thus offered but also those options
which were previously granted and not yet exercised;

resolves that the list of persons granted Options amongst the Beneficiaries and the number of options granted to each of them shall be
freely determined by the Board of Directors;

acknowledges that, pursuant to the law, no stock subscription or purchase option may be granted during the black-out periods as
defined by Article L. 225-177 of the French Commercial Code;

resolves that the subscription price of the new shares or the purchase price of the existing shares upon exercise of the options shall be
determined by the Board of Directors on the day on which the options are granted and that (i) in the case of a grant of options to
subscribe shares, this price may not be less than 80% of the average stock price during the twenty (20) stock exchange trading
sessions of NYSE Euronext Paris preceding the date when the options are granted and (ii) in the case of a grant of options to buy
shares, this price may neither be less that the amount determined as in (i) above, nor less than the average stock price defined by
Article L. 225-179 of the French Commercial Code.

The option exercise price, as determined above, may only be modified if the Company carries out a financial or securities transaction of
a kind described under Article L. 225-181 of the French Commercial Code. In such case, the Board of Directors shall proceed, in
accordance with legal and regulatory conditions, with an adjustment of the price and number of shares to be purchased or subscribed,
as the case may be, by the exercise of the options in order to take into account the impact of the transaction in question;

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7)

8)

acknowledges that this authorization includes, in favor of the Beneficiaries of options to subscribe shares, the express waiver by the
shareholders of their preferential subscription right to shares which will be issued over time by the exercise of the options;

grants  all  powers  to  the  Board  of  Directors  in  order  to  determine  the  terms  and  conditions  of  the  Options  and,  in  particular,  to
determine, without limitation the following:

(cid:127) the period for validity of the options, it being understood that the exercise of the options may not take place more than ten years after

their date of allocation;

(cid:127) the date(s) or periods of exercise of the options, it being understood that the Board of Directors may (a) move forward the dates or
periods of exercise of the options, (b) maintain the exercisable nature of the options or (c) modify the dates or periods during which
the shares arising from exercise of the options may not be transferred or put in bearer form;

(cid:127) any terms prohibiting immediate resale of all or part of shares arising from the exercise of the options, provided that the time limit
during which the shares may not be sold may not exceed three years after the date of exercise of the option, without prejudice to the
terms set forth under Article L. 225-185 of paragraph 4 of the French Commercial Code;

(cid:127) where appropriate, limit, suspend, restrain or prohibit the exercise of options or the transfer of shares or their being put into bearer
form, with respect to shares acquired through the exercise of the options during certain periods or following certain events, and its
decision may be applied to all or part of the options or shares or concern all or part of the Beneficiaries;

(cid:127) define the date, even retroactively, at which the new shares arising from the exercise of the options will give right to dividends;

9)

resolves that the Board of Directors shall have any and all powers, including the power of delegation, subject to legal terms, to record
the capital increase up to the amount of the shares actually subscribed by the exercise of subscription options, amend the by-laws
accordingly, and upon its sole discretion deduct the expenses resulting from the increase of capital from the amount of the premium
relating to these transactions and deduct from this amount the amounts necessary to bring the legal reserve to one-tenth of the new
share capital after each increase, and carry out any useful formalities required for the listing of the shares thus issued, all filings with
the authorities and organizations and take any other measures which may be required;

10) resolves that this authorization shall render any unused portion of any prior authorization given to the Board of Directors to grant share
subscription or purchase options and, in particular the authorization granted by the Combined General Meeting of Shareholders of
May 27, 2010 in its sixteenth resolution.

SEVENTEENTH RESOLUTION

Delegation to the Board of Directors to increase the share capital for the benefit of members of a Company’s savings plan

The  General  Meeting,  after  reviewing  the  report  of  the  Board  of  Directors  and  the  special  report  of  the  Statutory  Auditors,  ruling  in
accordance with the provisions of Articles L. 3332-1 et seq. of the French Labor code and Articles L. 225-138-1 and L. 225-129-6 of the first
and second paragraphs of the French Commercial Code:

1)

2)

3)

4)

delegates to the Board of Directors its power to increase the share capital of the Company, in one or more transactions, upon its sole
decision, of a nominal amount not exceeding e5 million, through the issue of new shares or other securities giving access to the share
capital of the Company in the conditions set by the law, reserved to the employees of Dassault Syst `emes and/or to its affiliates as
defined in Article L. 225-180 of the French Commercial Code and in accordance with Article L. 3344-1 of the French Labor code, who
are members of a Company’s savings plan;

resolves to cancel the shareholders’ preferential subscription rights to the new shares to be issued or other securities giving access to
the share capital and to the securities to which the securities issued under this resolution will give a right in favor of the members of the
plans defined in the preceding paragraph, and to waive any rights to the shares or other securities which may be granted pursuant to
this resolution;

resolves that the maximum nominal amount which may be issued under this delegation will be deducted from the aggregate nominal
maximum of e15 million referred to in the ninth resolution of this General Meeting;

resolves that the subscription price of the new shares shall be equal to 80% of the average stock price during the twenty (20) stock
exchange  trading  sessions  of  the  regulated  market  of  NYSE  Euronext  Paris  preceding  the  date  of  the  decision  determining  the
opening  date  of  subscriptions  when  the  time  period  of  non-availability  as  provided  for  in  the  plan  d’ ´epargne  pursuant  to
Article L. 3332-25 of the French Labor code is less than ten years, and to 70% of this average when such time period of non-availability
is equal to or greater than ten years. However, the General Meeting expressly authorizes the Board of Directors, if appropriate in its
opinion, to reduce or eliminate the above-mentioned discounts, within the applicable legal and regulatory limits, in order to take into
account, inter alia, the applicable local legal, accounting, tax and labor regimes;

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5)

6)

7)

8)

resolves that the Board of Directors may also substitute all or part of the discount by the granting free shares or other securities giving
access to the share capital of the Company, existing or to be issued, the total benefit resulting from such grant and, as the case may be,
from the above-mentioned discount, not exceeding the total benefit which the members of the plan d’ ´epargne would have received if
the discount had been 20% or 30%, depending on whether the period of non-availability as provided by the plan is equal to or greater
than ten years;

resolves that the Board of Directors may provide for, pursuant to Article L. 3332-21 of the French Labor code, grants of free shares or
other securities giving access to the share capital of the Company, issued or already issued through an employer contribution, it being
understood that their total monetary benefit, evaluated at the subscription price, may not exceed the legal or regulatory limits;

resolves that the characteristics of the other securities giving access to the share capital of the Company shall be determined by the
Board of Directors in accordance with regulations;

resolves that the Board of Directors shall have any and all powers, including the power of delegation and sub-delegation, subject to
legal  and  regulatory  terms,  subject  to  the  limits  and  conditions  set  forth  above,  to  determine  all  terms  and  conditions  of  the
transactions, and in particular, to decide the amount to be issued, the issue price, the modalities of each issue; to decide and set the
modalities for granting free shares or other securities giving access to the share capital, pursuant to the authorization given above to
set  the  dates  for  opening  and  closing  of  the  subscriptions;  to  set  the  period  granted  to  the  subscribers  for  the  payment  of  their
securities, which shall not exceed three years; to set the date, with or without retroactive effect, after which the securities shall carry
dividend rights; to request the listing of the securities wherever it will choose; to record the capital increase up to the amount of the
shares actually subscribed; and to take all measures in order to duly carry out the capital increases; to perform all formalities resulting
from the capital increases and amend the by-laws accordingly; and upon its sole discretion and if it considers it appropriate, to deduct
the expenses resulting from these increases of capital from the amount of the premium relating to the capital increases and deduct
from this amount the sums necessary to bring the legal reserve to one-tenth of the new share capital after each increase;

9)

resolves that this delegation shall replace and supersede any previous delegation relating to the increase of share capital for the
benefit  members  of  a  plan  d’ ´epargne  d’entreprise  and  in  particular  the  delegation  granted  by  the  Combined  General  Meeting  of
Shareholders on May 26, 2011, in its twentieth resolution;

10) this delegation to the Board of Directors shall be valid for a term of 26 months from the date of this Meeting.

ORDINARY AND EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

EIGHTEENTH RESOLUTION

Powers for formalities

The  General  Meeting  hereby  grants  any  and  all  powers  to  the  bearer  of  an  original,  a  copy  or  an  excerpt  of  the  minutes  of  these
deliberations for the purpose of carrying out any legal formalities for publication.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TABLES

Annual Financial Report

The cross-reference table below allows to identify the information included in the Annual Financial report provided by the article L. 451-1-2
of the Monetary and Financial French Code and by the article 225-3 of the General Regulation of the Autorit ´e des march ´es financiers.

ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

1. Parent Company Financial Statements

2. Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group

3. Management Report

4. Certification of the Person Responsible for the Reference Document

5. Statutory Auditors Report on the Parent Company Financial Statements

6. Statutory Auditors Report on the Consolidated Financial Statements

7. Principal Accountants Fees and Services

Reference Document

Paragraphs

Pages

4.2

4.1

111

74

See Annual Management report below

4.2.5

4.1.2

5.5

4

136

109

172

Annual Management report

The cross-reference table below identifies in the Reference Document the information included in the Annual Management Report to be
provided by the Company’s Board of Directors, as required by articles L. 225-100 and seq. of the French Commercial Code.

ANNUAL MANAGEMENT REPORT

Reference Document

Paragraphs

Pages

1. Business Trends Analysis

2. Analysis of Results

3. Financial Operations Analysis

4. Description of Main Risks and Uncertainties

5. Financial Instruments Use

6. Risk Factors such as Pricing, Credit, Liquidity in Cash and Treasury

7. Current Delegations to the Board of Directors and their Use during the Fiscal Year 2012

8. Information Required by the Article L. 225-100-3: Possible Consequences in Case of a

Public Tender Offer

9. Information Required by the Article L. 225-211 of the French Commercial Code, Relating

to the Shares Repurchases

10. Situation during the Fiscal year 2012

11. Foreseeable Trend of the Situation

3.1

3.1

3.1

1.6

4.1.1 – Note 2

1.6.2

6.2.4

5.1.7.2

6.2.5

60

60

60

24

79

30

178

158

180

1.3.1, 3.1, 4.2

11, 60, 111

3.1.1.1, 3.2

60, 73

109, 115

23

12. Substantial Events Occurred since the End of 2012

4.1.1 – Note 28, 4.2.3 – Note 1

13. Research & Development Activities

1.5

14. Business and Results of Operations of the Parent Company Dassault Syst `emes SA

1.3, 1.4, 4.2.3 – Note 1

11, 13, 115

15. Business and Results of the Parent Company’s Subsidiaries during the Fiscal Year 2012

16. 2013 Business Outlook

17. Selected Financial Information of Dassault Syst `emes SA over the Last Five Fiscal Years

18. Employees’ Involvement in the Capital of the Issuer the Last Day of the Fiscal Year

19. Compensation and Benefits Granted to each Director (mandataires sociaux) of Dassault

Syst `emes in 2012

20. List of the Terms and Responsibilities of the Directors (mandataires sociaux) of Dassault

Syst `emes in 2012

21. Social and Environmental Information

1.3, 1.4

3.1.1.1, 3.2

4.2.4

6.3.1

5.3.1

5.1.1.1

2

11, 13

60, 73

135

183

160

141

33

22. Equity Holdings or Controlled Companies, Subsidiaries with a French Head-Office

4.2.3 – Notes 1, 25

115, 134

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ANNUAL MANAGEMENT REPORT

23. Table of Transactions in the Company’s Shares by the Management of the Company

24. Information on the Payment Cycles for Suppliers

25. Chairman of the Board’s Report on Corporate Governance and Internal Control

26. Dividends Paid over the Last Three Fiscal Years

Reference Document

Paragraphs

Pages

5.4

4.2.3 – Note 13

5.1

7.1

168

127

141

187

Cross-reference table including the European Directive no 809/2004 – Annex 1 items

The  cross-reference  table  below  identifies  the  information  included  in  the  Reference  Document,  and  reflects  the  transposition  of  the
European Directive no 809/2004 in its Annex 1, adopted by the European Commission of April 29, 2004.

EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE – ANNEX 1 ITEMS

Paragraphs

Pages

Reference Document

1. PERSONS RESPONSIBLE
1.1 Name and function of the persons responsible
1.2 Declaration of the persons responsible

2. STATUTORY AUDITORS

3. SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

4. RISK FACTORS

5.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ISSUER
5.1 History and development of the Company
5.2 Investments

6. BUSINESS OVERVIEW
6.1 Principal activities
6.2 Principal markets
6.3 Exceptional factors
6.4 Extent to which the issuer is dependent on patents or licenses, industrial, commercial or

financial contracts or new manufacturing processes

6.5 Basis for any statements made by the issuer regarding its competitive position

7. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
7.1 Brief description of the Group
7.2 List of the significant subsidiaries

4
4

172

5

24

6
9

13
17

24
13

11
11

5.5

1.1

1.6

1.2.1
1.2.2

1.4.1
1.4.2
None

1.6
1.4.1

1.3.1
1.3.2

8. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
8.1 Existing or planned material tangible fixed assets 
8.2 Any environmental issues that may affect the issuer’s utilization of the tangible

1.2.3.3, 4.1.1 – Notes 14, 25

11, 93, 106

fixed assets

9. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

10. CAPITAL RESOURCES

11. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES

12. TREND INFORMATION

13. PROFIT FORECASTS OR ESTIMATES

14. ADMINISTRATIVE, MANAGMENT AND SUPERVISORY BODIES AND SENIOR

MANAGEMENT

1.2.3.2

3.1

3.1.5

1.5

1.6.1.1

3.2

10

60

72

23

24

73

14.1 Information relating the Board of Directors and Senior Management
14.2 Administrative, Management and Supervisory Bodies and Senior Management Conflicts

5.1.1, 5.1.2

141, 149

of Interests

15. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
15.1 Amount of remuneration paid and benefits in kind
15.2 Amount set aside or accrued to provide pension, retirement or similar benefits

5.1.3

5.3
5.3.1 – Table 10

150

160
165

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EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE – ANNEX 1 ITEMS

Paragraphs

Pages

Reference Document

16. BOARD PRACTICES
16.1 Date of expiration of the current term of office
16.2 Service contracts with the issuer
16.3 Information about the Committees
16.4 Statement of compliance with the regime of corporate governance

17. EMPLOYEES
17.1 Number of employees
17.2 Shareholdings and stock options
17.3 Arrangement involving the employees in the issuer’s capital

18. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS
18.1 Shareholders having more than 5% of interest in the issuer’s capital or of voting rights
18.2 Existence of different voting rights
18.3 Control of the issuer
18.4 Arrangement, known to the issuer, the operation of which may at a subsequent date

result in a change in control of the issuer

19. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

20. FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE ISSUER’S ASSETS AND
LIABILITIES, FINANCIAL POSITION AND PROFITS AND LOSSES

20.1 Historical Financial Information
20.2 Pro forma Financial Information
20.3 Financial Statements
20.4 Auditing of Historical Annual Financial Information
20.5 Date of the latest financial statements 
20.6 Interim and Other Financial Information
20.7 Dividend Policy
20.8 Legal and Arbitration Proceedings
20.9 Significant Change in the Issuer’s Financial or Trading Position

21. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
21.1 Share Capital
21.2 Memorandum and By-laws

22. MATERIAL CONTRACTS

23. THIRD-PARTY INFORMATION, EXPERTS’ STATEMENTS AND DECLARATION OF

ANY INTEREST

24. DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC

5.1
5.1.1.1
5.1.3
5.1.1.3
5.1, 5.1.5

2.1.2, 2.1.3
5.1.1, 5.3.2
None

6.3
6.3.1
6.1.2.3
6.3.2

6.3.3

141
141
150
147
141, 154

33, 34
141, 165

183
183
175
184

185

4.1.1 – Note 26, 4.2.6, 7.1

107, 137, 187

4.1
Not applicable
4.2
4.1.2, 4.2.5, 4.2.6
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3.3
7.1
4.3
4.1.1 – Note 28

74

111
109, 136, 137

73
187
140
109

6.2, 6.3
6.1.2

1.4.3

177, 183
174

23

Not applicable

6.1.1.6

173

25.

INFORMATION ON HOLDINGS

1.3.2, 4.1.1 – Note 27, 4.2.3 – Note 25

11, 108, 134

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