July 9 Reuters French software company Dassault Systemes cut its fullyear earnings target on Tuesday, saying its customers were being cautious with spending and were delaying the signing of contracts.

It now expects 2024 diluted earnings per share EPS growth in the range of 8 to 11 yearonyear, against a previous guidance for 10 to 12 growth.

CEO Pascal Daloz cited large transaction delays weighing on the group39;s sales.

The company estimated its total revenue in the second quarter at around 1.50 billion euros 1.62 billion, missing its own guidance of between 1.53 to 1.56 billion.

Importantly, all deals that have been delayed are still in our roadmap for future quarters. However, we anticipate that a certain volatility in customers decisionmaking will continue and consequently believe it is prudent to reflect this in our fullyear outlook, he said.

Dassault, which sells software for car makers, plane makers and industrial companies, reported a mixed first quarter in April that sent its shares lower.

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Reporting by Olivier Sorgho; Editing by Christian Schmollinger and Janane Venkatraman

Source Reuters