M&A Deal Summary

Dassault Systemes Acquires CST Computer Simulation Technology AG

On July 21, 2016, Dassault Systemes acquired software company CST Computer Simulation Technology AG for 220M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Dassault Systemes’ 26th transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Dassault Systemes’ 8th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Dassault Systemes’ 13th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Dassault Systemes’ 3rd transaction in Massachusetts.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-07-21
Target CST Computer Simulation Technology AG
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Dassault Systemes
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 220M EUR

Target

CST Computer Simulation Technology AG

Framingham, Massachusetts, United States
CST Computer Simulation Technology AG is a developer and marketer of high performance software for the simulation of electromagnetic fields in all frequency bands.

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Buyer

Dassault Systemes

Velizy-Villacoublay, France
Category Company
Founded 1981
Sector Software
Employees25,780
Revenue 6.0B EUR (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Dassault Systemes' campus in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Entrance to Dassault Systemes' campus in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Dassault Systemes is a provider of technical design software that produces 3D design software and product lifecycle management solutions. Dassault Systemes was founded in 1981 and is based in Velizy-Villacoublay, France.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 33 of 40
Sector (Software) 26 of 32
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 28 of 34
State (Massachusetts) 3 of 4
Country (United States) 13 of 18
Year (2016) 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 8 of 14
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-04-01 3DPLM Software Solution

Mumbai, India

3DPLM Software Ltd. is a provider of research and development and services related to Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform and brand applications.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-09 Next Limit Dynamics S.L.

Madrid, Spain

Next Limit Dynamics S.L. is a developer of software for highly dynamic fluid flow simulation used in aerospace and defense, transportation and mobility, high-tech, energy and other industries.

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