DASTY FY06:US$1.4 Billion, Up 17%

Dassault Systemes reported 2006 revenues of 1.16 billion euros, which is roughly US$1.4 billion.

In the uh-oh category, the number of new CATIA licenses declined 2% in Q4.

In contrast to Autodesk ceo Carl Bass poo-pooing PLM, Mr Charles insists, "Everyday I am approached by companies across many industries. They see the benefits of PLM in other industries and they want to make PLM a key resource for their company."

For 2007, DS hopes to make revenues of 1.29 billion to 1.3 billion euros (roughly US$1.7 billion, using DS's exchange rate of 1.3).