On August 8, 2025, Dassault Systèmes, a global leader in virtual innovation, made a routine but essential announcement from its headquarters in Vélizy-Villacoublay, France. The company disclosed the number of its outstanding shares and voting rights as of July 31, 2025, in strict adherence to French financial market regulations. While such monthly declarations may seem like mere formalities to the casual observer, for investors, analysts, and regulatory authorities, these figures are fundamental to understanding the company’s capital structure and governance.
According to the official press release and multiple corroborating reports, Dassault Systèmes (traded as DSY.PA on Euronext Paris) reported a total of 1,345,084,220 outstanding shares. Alongside this, the company declared 2,019,290,319 voting rights. These numbers are not just dry statistics; they represent the backbone of shareholder influence and corporate control at one of France’s most prominent technology firms.
The declaration was made in compliance with Articles 223-16 and 221-3 of the General Regulation of the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), France’s financial markets regulator. As outlined in the release, the calculation of voting rights includes all outstanding shares, even those with suspended voting rights. This approach is mandated by Article 223-11 of the same regulation, which ensures that voting power is accounted for transparently, regardless of any temporary restrictions on specific shares.
For those less familiar with the intricacies of European financial reporting, these monthly disclosures serve several purposes. They help maintain market transparency, inform current and prospective investors, and ensure that anyone crossing ownership thresholds (which could trigger regulatory obligations or disclosures) has the most up-to-date information. As Dassault Systèmes’ press office noted, “We invite our shareholders to refer to this article should they need to declare crossing of thresholds.” Declarations related to such crossings must be sent to the company’s Investor Relations Service in Vélizy-Villacoublay, or via the provided email address.
But why does this matter? In the world of publicly traded companies, the number of shares and voting rights determines not only the distribution of profits and dividends but also the balance of power at annual general meetings and in strategic decisions. For a company the size of Dassault Systèmes, with over 1.3 billion shares outstanding, even a small percentage shift in ownership can have meaningful consequences.
Dassault Systèmes’ compliance with these regulations reflects its commitment to corporate governance and transparency. The company, founded in 1981, has long positioned itself as a “catalyst for human progress,” pioneering virtual worlds to improve real life for consumers, patients, and citizens. Through its flagship 3DEXPERIENCE platform, Dassault Systèmes enables more than 370,000 customers across industries to collaborate and innovate for sustainable impact. According to the company’s own description, “With Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, 370,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, can collaborate, imagine and create sustainable innovations that drive meaningful impact.”
These monthly declarations are not unique to Dassault Systèmes. French law requires all publicly traded companies to disclose their share and voting rights positions at the end of each month. The rationale is to provide a level playing field for all market participants, allowing investors to monitor changes in share capital that might affect their own holdings or voting power. This is especially relevant in scenarios where investors might be approaching regulatory thresholds that would require them to make additional disclosures or even launch public takeover bids.
The figures themselves—1,345,084,220 outstanding shares and 2,019,290,319 voting rights—are calculated using a method that includes all shares, even those temporarily stripped of voting privileges. This ensures that the reported numbers reflect the company’s full potential voting landscape. As the press release clarifies, “The total number of voting rights is calculated on the basis of the total number of outstanding shares, even if the voting rights attached thereto are suspended, pursuant to Article 223-11 of the General Regulation of the Autorité des marchés financiers relating to the method for calculating the percentages of holdings in shares and in voting rights.”
For shareholders, these details are more than just bureaucratic necessities. They provide insight into the company’s capital structure and signal the company’s adherence to best practices in transparency and investor communication. The regularity of these updates helps foster trust between the company and its diverse base of global investors.
Dassault Systèmes’ announcement also serves as a reminder of the firm’s stature in the technology sector. With a customer base spanning every conceivable industry and a mission centered on sustainable innovation, the company’s influence extends well beyond France. Its 3DEXPERIENCE platform is used by organizations ranging from automotive giants to pharmaceutical innovators, all relying on Dassault’s virtual environments to design, simulate, and optimize their products and processes.
Behind the scenes, the company’s Investor Relations and Press teams play a crucial role in keeping stakeholders informed. Contact details for key personnel, including Béatrix Martinez, Arnaud de Cheffontaines, and Jamie Ricketts, are provided in each release, underscoring Dassault Systèmes’ open-door policy for investor inquiries. The press release also lists corporate press contacts Arnaud Malherbe and Déborah Cobbi, reflecting the company’s commitment to accessibility and responsiveness.
While the announcement itself contains no surprises—there are no new share issuances, buybacks, or major shifts in voting rights—it is nonetheless a key part of the company’s ongoing dialogue with the market. For institutional investors and analysts tracking ownership trends, these monthly snapshots are invaluable. They help reveal patterns, such as the accumulation or divestment of large stakes, and provide early warning of potential shifts in control or strategy.
In a broader context, Dassault Systèmes’ meticulous compliance with regulatory requirements reinforces the importance of good governance in today’s interconnected financial markets. As companies grow larger and more complex, the need for transparent, consistent communication becomes ever more critical. Investors, after all, are making decisions not just on the basis of quarterly earnings or product launches, but also on the reliability and openness of the companies they support.
For Dassault Systèmes, the numbers disclosed on July 31, 2025, represent more than just a regulatory checkbox. They are a testament to the company’s enduring commitment to transparency and its role as a standard-bearer in the French—and global—corporate landscape. As the company continues to pioneer new frontiers in virtual innovation, its attention to detail in matters of governance and disclosure is likely to remain a cornerstone of its success.
With the next monthly update just around the corner, investors and industry watchers will be keeping an eye on any changes—however small—that might signal new developments at one of Europe’s most influential technology companies.
