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Dassault Systèmes Confirms 2026 Outlook, Bets on AI with $1.8 Billion ArisGlobal Deal
The $1.8 billion cash deal includes up to $200 million in AI-linked payments and is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
On Thursday, French software maker Dassault Systèmes announced the acquisition of U.S.-based life sciences company ArisGlobal for about $1.8 billion, aiming to deepen its artificial intelligence capabilities.
Confirming its full-year outlook, Dassault reported second-quarter revenue of 1.56 billion euros, up 4 per cent at constant currencies, driven by growth in subscription and cloud software sales.
While cloud software revenue in the core industrial business rose 14 per cent, the Life Sciences segment, which includes clinical trials software firm Medidata, saw revenue decline 3 per cent.
The deal includes up to $200 million in additional payments tied to AI-related revenue targets and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
Revenue increased 5 per cent in the Americas and 8 per cent in Asia, balancing the company's global performance as Europe remained flat during the quarter due to automotive sector weakness.