1 february 5th 2004 dassault systèmes analyst meeting q4 2003 investors ds fr com 33 40 99 69 24 systemes earnings release 02 05 page 2 forward looking statements below that are not historical facts but express expectations or objectives for the future including limited to regarding company s first quarter revenue operating margin and eps on a reported basis in constant currencies financial growth objective as within meaning of section 27a securities act 1933 amended such based management current views assumptions involve known unknown risks uncertainties actual results performances may differ materially from those due among other factors i currency fluctuations ii global economic conditions iii market demand our products services iv new product developments technological changes v ability recruit retain skilled personnel unfavorable any above described sec reports