Growth posted by all divisions for the start of FY 2021: +4% for 3DEXPERIENCE VAR and +3% for VISIATIV PLATFORM
Recurring revenues up 3% quarter on quarter, including +23% for SaaS revenues in Software edition
Finalisation of the sale of the majority stake in the Valla subsidiary
Lyon, 21 April 2021 – 6 pm. Visiativ, a creator of digital platforms to accelerate corporate transformation, is listed on Euronext Growth in Paris (FR0004029478, ALVIV).
Visiativ returned to growth in first-quarter 2021 with revenues of €43.8m, up 4%, of which +5% at constant scope and exchange rates (compared with growth of 2% in first-quarter 2020).
All the divisions contributed to growth over the period, which was marked by strong business with new customers for 3DEXPERIENCE VAR and an increase in SaaS invoicing (+23%) for Moovapps solutions. Consulting continues to develop, having once again posted double-digit growth, at 12% (after organic growth of 16% in first-quarter 2020).
Recurring revenues rose 3% in the first quarter, accounting for nearly two-thirds of business activity over the period. International business grew 13% (+11% at constant scope and exchange rates) and accounts for 27% of Group revenues.
Consolidated revenues – Unaudited figures
In €m - Figures at 31/03 | Q1 2020 3 months |
Q1 2021 3 months |
Change | Organic growth 1 |
---|---|---|---|---|
3DEXPERIENCE VAR (Dassault Systèmes) | 24.2 | 25.1 | +4% | +3% |
VISIATIV PLATFORM | 18.1 | 18.7 | +3% | +8% |
o/w Software (Moovapps) | 7.0 | 7.4 | +6% | +5% |
o/w Consulting | 8.4 | 9.4 | +12% | +14% |
o/w Cloud services2 | 2.7 | 1.9 | -30% | +1% |
Total revenues | 42.3 | 43.8 | +4% | +5% |
o/w recurring revenue | 27.9 | 28.6 | +3% | +3% |
% recurring revenue | 66% | 65% |
1 Growth at constant scope, restated for the impact of the consolidation of MSC Associates (01/12/2019), and constant exchange rates. AJ Solutions, acquired in March 2021, had yet to be consolidated in revenues in the first quarter.
2 With the sale of the Valla subsidiary, the Business Development Division was renamed Cloud services, grouping Visiativ's cloud and managed services businesses.
Performances by division
Recurring revenues (maintenance, SaaS, subscriptions) rose 3% in the first quarter and accounted for 65% of Visiativ invoicing over the period, stable year on year.
Business outside France continued to show strong momentum, with total growth of 13% (+11% at constant scope and exchange rates) and a further strong increase in North America driven by Consulting. International business accounted for 27% of Group sales in first-quarter 2021.
Outlook
Visiativ made a strong start to 2021. As its products and services are fully in step with the current needs of businesses (digitalisation, innovation consultancy and the cloud), the company is well positioned to benefit in the coming quarters from business investment stemming from the French government's recovery plan.
Visiativ continues to focus on rolling out its CATALYST strategic plan, with an objective of €30m in EBITDA by 2023, fuelled by synergies between the various business activities and optimised operational performance.
2021 financial agenda
Events | Dates |
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Annual General Meeting | Thursday 27 May 2021 |
Q2 2021 revenues | Wednesday 28 July 2021 |
H1 2021 results | Wednesday 22 September 2021 |
Q3 2021 revenues | Wednesday 20 October 2021 |
FY 2021 revenues | Wednesday 26 January 2022 |
FY 2021 results | Wednesday 23 March 2022 |
These dates are given as an indication and may be subject to change if necessary. All publications will be issued after close of trading on Euronext Paris
About Visiativ
A true platform of human and digital experiences, Visiativ is a global player with multiple areas of expertise (consulting, software editing and integration, platform creation, IT outsourcing). Through its unique value proposition, it helps accelerate companies' innovation and digital transformation. Working with mid-caps since its foundation in 1987, the Visiativ Group posted 2020 revenues of €190 million and boasts a diverse portfolio of over 18,000 customers. Covering all of France's business hubs and with operations worldwide (Belgium, Brazil, Canada, USA, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Morocco, UK and Switzerland), Visiativ has over 1,000 employees. The Visiativ share (ISIN code FR0004029478, ALVIV) is listed on Euronext Growth Paris. The share is eligible for the PEA and PEA-PME personal equity plans.
For further information, visit www.visiativ.com
VISIATIV CONTACT Lydia JOUVAL External communication Tel.: +33 (0)4 78 87 29 29 lydia.jouval@visiativ.com |
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