PLM Market Consolidation: Formation Systems, Now MatrixOne ...

Consolidation in the product lifecycle management PLM software market... Formation Systems. Now, MatrixOne. What's UGS' next move?

... "Dassault Systèmes, a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, and MatrixOne, Inc., a leading provider of collaborative PLM solutions for the value chain, jointly announced a merger agreement pursuant to which Dassault Systèmes would acquire MatrixOne for $7.25 per share in cash, representing a total transaction value of approximately $408 million. The proposed acquisition, which has been approved by both companies' Boards of Directors, is expected to be completed by the end of the 2006 second quarter, subject to customary closing conditions, including approvals by MatrixOne's shareholders and regulatory authorities." ...

PLM Market Consolidation: Formation Systems, Now MatrixOne: Via MatrixOne: Dassault Systèmes to acquire MatrixOne ...