Dassault Systemes SA, along with its subsidiaries, develops three-dimensional (3D) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solutions powered by 3D representation. The Company’s software applications address a range of products, from apparel, consumer goods, machine parts and semiconductors to automobiles, aircraft, ships and factories. Its global customer base includes companies primarily in 11 sectors: automotive; aerospace; industrial equipment; consumer goods; consumer packaged goods; energy; high-tech; shipbuilding; life sciences; construction, and business services. During the year ended December 31, 2008, it acquired Engineous Software, a company focused on solutions for process automation, integration and optimization. On February 19, 2009, the Company announced its acquisition of a minority position in Intercim LLC, which focuses on manufacturing operation management (MOM) software solutions.