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Nicolas David

ODDO : Mixed read-across from Accenture’s numbers for IT services

>Solid Q4 18 results. No slowdown for Accenture - Accenture’s Q4 18 results (July-August), reported yesterday during trading in Europe (before the open in the US), were broadly robust. Q4 growth came in at +11% cc, in line with the momentum in Q3 and above the guidance range of 7-10%. This points to organic growth of around 8.5%, in line with Q3 and still among the top performers in the sector. The book-to-bill ratio is decent at 1.06x, including 1.1x for the more cy...
Underlyings
AKKA Technologies SE

Akka Technologies is an engineering and technology consultancy company. Co. bases its service around two areas which enable it to cover the full life cycle of a product: information and systems technology and engineering. Co.'s activities can be divided into six areas: Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Document Engineering, Industrial Information Technology and Embedded Systems, Information Systems and Consulting. Co. operates mainly in France, Belgium and Germany. Co also operates in Italy, Romania, Switzerland, Spain, England and Canada.

Allgeier Holding AG

Allgeier is an information technology (IT) company for business performance. Co. develops and completes software for digital network operators, trade applications and cloud computing users. Co. also provides integrated systems for inventory control systems, document management, integrated mail systems, and eCommerce. In addition, Co.'s operative business is classified into three segments: Solutions, Experts and Projects, which are spread across four relevant markets: IT Services, Software, IT Hardware, and Information Technology. Co.'s main customer base includes, the banking, finance, and insurance sectors.

Alten SA

Alten is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Co. operates in three areas: Engineering and Technology Consulting (ETC), Telecoms Networks and Multimedia, and Information Systems (NTIS). Through the Engineering and Technology Consulting (ETC) segment, Co. studies and designs technology products for technical divisions in industry and telecoms. The Telecoms Networks and Multimedia segment focuses on Product design, Architecture, deployment, and operation of networks. Lastly, the IT systems segment comprises Applications and software development, and Infrastructure and Telecoms (Applications, systems and networks Corporate telecommunications).

Altran Technologies SA

Altran Technologies is a global player in the advanced engineering and innovation consultancy market, operating in more than 20 countries, particularly in Europe, Asia and North America. Co. advises and accompanies clients in creating and developing new products and services, intervening during the strategic planning stages of new technologies and offering products support and services throughout all developmental phases. Co. offers its consulting services as technical backing, project support and end-to-end services, providing deliveries of customized products. Co. operates in two segments: Innovation and Advanced Engineering Consulting and Organization and Information Systems Consulting.

Amadeus IT Group SA Class A

Amadeus is a transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry. Co. provides transaction processing power and technology solutions to both travel providers (including full service carriers and low-cost airlines, hotels, rail operators, cruise and ferry operators, car rental companies and tour operators) and travel agencies (both online and offline). Co. acts both as a worldwide network connecting travel providers and travel agencies through a processing platform for the distribution of travel products and services (through the Distribution business), and as a provider of a portfolio of IT solutions which automate certain business processes (through the IT solutions business).

Assystem SA

Assystem SA is a France-based company that is principally engaged in engineering and innovation consultancy. The Company offers solutions within a number of sectors, such as Aerospace, Defence, Energy, Nuclear, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Automotive and Transport. The Company develops the infrastructural engineering and externalized R&D services. It's activities include managing infrastructural investments, from conception to dismantling; aerospace mechanical engineering, providing technical services to aerospace, engine and automotive manufacturers and technology & product engineering, providing services in transport, defense, product hardware and software development. The Company is present Europe, North America and Asia. The main shareholder of the Company is HDL Developpement SAS. It operates through Onyx Promavi, Batir Group, Edison Technical Recruitment Ltd, Radicon Gulf Consult, Engineering Partner Automotive Nordic AB and The Biotech Quality Group, among others.

Atos SE

Atos is an international information technology services company operating in 52 countries. Co.'s customers are sectors like Public Sector and Utilities, Telecoms and Media, Financial Services, Process Industries and Discrete Manufacturing and Consumer Products and Retail. Co. operates in seven geographical segments: Germany; France; Benelux and The Nordics; U.K. and Ireland; Atos Worldline; Central & Eastern Europe; North America; Iberia; and Other Countries. Co. delivers IT services through the following five segments: Managed Services, Systems Integration, Consulting, Worldline: ePayment Services, and Cloud & Enterprise Software.

Capgemini SE

Capgemini is a consulting and IT services provider. Co. works closely with technology partners at the cutting edge of innovation in major trends such as: Cloud, Big Data and mobility. Co. offers its clients skills in a variety of fields, such as digital transformation and digital customer experience, Cloud, Big Data, mobility, testing, cyber security, application management. In addition, Co. helps its clients enhance their performance and sharpen their competitive edge by offering them a range of skills grouped around four major businesses: Consulting Services through Capgemini Consulting, Technology Services (TS), Local Professional Services through Sogeti, and X Outsourcing Services (OS).

Dassault Systemes SA

Dassault Systemes provides software products & consulting services. Co.'s software applications allow businesses to digitally define, simulate products, the processes & resources required to manufacture, maintain & recycle them. Co. also provides services, principally to large customers. These services comprise mainly consulting services in methodology for design, deployment & support, training services & engineering services. Co.'s activities can be divided into two segments: the PLM market supports product development, production, maintenance & lifecycle management; & the Mainstream 3D market, which is primarily focused on product design.

Econocom Group SE Class D

Econocom Group specializes in the management of IT and telecom infrastructures for businesses throughout Europe, U.S. and China. Co. designs and implements products and services for SMEs, corporations or public authorities. It operates through four complementary businesses: IT products and solutions, distributed infrastructures (outsourcing, maintenance and consulting), telecom services and administrative and financial management of ICT assets. Co.'s business segments are as follows: IT Financial Services; Managed Services; Products and Solutions; and Telecom Services.

Esker SA

ESKER and its subsidiaries are engaged in the design and production of software applications. Co. operates corporate resource access software such as applications and databases for workstations. Co. has three major product groups: Host Access, DeliveryWare and Fax Server. Host Access products allows users to access applications and databases stored on different servers from their own workstations. DeliveryWare responds to the need of companies for automatic management document delivery. Fax Server allows the user to send a fax directly from their workstation.

GFI Informatique S.A.

GFI Informatique is a player in the European information technology and services market. Co. provides services primarily for large enterprises and the public sector. Co. is organized around four business lines: Systems integration, which is Co.'s core activity, encompasses the following services: e-business, decision-making, ERP implementation, Electronic Transactions and Payment Systems, specific developments, and third-party Application Acceptance Testing; Software solutions; Outsourcing and Consulting. Co.'s activities can be divided into two segments: Systems Integration, Administration and Consulting on the one hand, and Software Publishing on the other hand.

Groupe Open SA

Groupe Open distributes and installs computer servers. Co. also provides associated computer technology services such as web integration and design, production and implementation of interactive information systems for companies.

Indra Sistemas S.A. Class A

Indra Sistemas is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, assembly, repair, and installation of computer software and applications. Through its subsidiaries, Co. is engaged in consulting, graphic design and multimedia, web design and marketing, internet development and electronic trade, systems integration and hosting geared business to business and business to consumer, as well as in internet financing and electronic marketing. Co. serves defense and security, transport and traffic, energy and industry, telecom and media, finance and insurance, and public administration and healthcare markets. Co. operates primarily in Europe, the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

KPS AG

KPS AG is a Germany-based holding and consulting information technology (IT) company, which specializes in business transformation and process optimization. The main business areas are Strategy and Process Consulting, with focus on on retail, consumer goods industry and production as well as Process Optimization and Implementation for processes from planning to customer implementation, such as finance, wholesale, manufacturing, supply chain management, enterprise performance management, optimization and integration of product development. The portfolio is supplemented for Product Lifecycle Management; Enterprise Resource Planning, including document management concepts, workflow solutions, archiving; as well as System Architecture and Integration, such as creation and operation of server and storage infrastructures, managed services, development of SAP NetWeaver/PI and eSOA (Enterprise Service-Oriented Architecture) -based solutions. It has subsidiaries in Germany and Switzerland.

Nemetschek SE

Nemetschek is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Co. is a software provider for the architecture, engineering, construction, and management industry. Co.'s business activities comprises of 12 brands, which provide solutions for architects, structural designers, and civil and specialist engineers as well as software for cost and schedule planning, tenders, awarding of contracts, invoicing, and execution of building work. There are also solutions for technical facility management and commercial property management as well as for architecture, film, animation and advertising visualization software. Co. organizes its operations into four segments: Design, Build, Manage and Multimedia.

SAP SE

SAP is engaged in selling licenses for software solutions and related support services. Co. derives its revenue from fees charged to its customers for the use of its cloud solutions and for licensing of on-premise software products and solutions. Additional sources of revenue are support, professional services, development, training, and other services. Co. has more than 300,000 customers in over 180 countries. Co.'s SAP HANA platform holds the ability to simplify both the user experience and the overall IT landscape, creating a smaller data footprint, increased system throughput, and easier data processing and operation.

Schneider Neureither & Partner AG

SNP Schneider Neureither & Partner SE Formerly known as SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner AG. SNP Schneider Neureither & Partner SE is a Germany-based company specialized in the Information Technology (IT) Services. The Company has two operational segments: Professional Services, which offers consultancy and training services and Software that provides sale of software and maintenance contracts. It offers software and software-related services for the transformation of IT systems, as well as the optimization of service and support processes. The transformation platform is based on the experience of the more than 1,500 projects. The Company's core products include SNP Business Landscape Management (BLM SNP), which structures the consultation process with standardized modules; SNP Dragoman that automates and simplifies the entire translation process; SNP Transformation Backbone that supports SAP System Transformation, as well as Business Landscape Transformation (BLT). The Company provides services to globally operating corporations in the fields of industry, finance and service.

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Sopra Steria Group SA

Sopra Steria Group is a global player in IT services, with operations in consulting, software development, and integration. In addition to France, Co. operates in the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and Belgium, assisting its clients in managing the transformation of their businesses and information systems. Co. divides its operation into three categories: Consulting, Systems and Solutions Integration, and Software Development; which it spreads among eight major verticals: Financial Services, Insurance and Social Welfare, Public Sector, Telecom Operators, Aerospace and Defense, Energy, Transport and Courier Services, and Retail.

TietoEVRY Oyj

Tieto is an IT services company in the Nordics providing full lifecycle IT services. The reportable operating segments in service line dimension are Managed Services, which is an IT infrastructure and cloud provider that provides enterprise platform services and end user solutions; Consulting and System Integration, which provides consulting and system integration services, application management and transformation consulting; Industry Products, which provides industry-specific software products and productized solutions; and Product Development Services, which provides services in the field of communications and embedded technologies for a global customer base.

Wavestone

SoluCom is a management and IT consulting company. Co.'s consulting services are divided into six main areas of expertise: Strategy and management (supporting company in its customer development strategy); IT Transformation (bringing the IT systems in line with corporate strategy and business requirements); IT Governance (improving both economic and operational performance); Telecoms and innovation (providing value through new communication services); IT Architecture (offering a service-oriented approach); Security and risk management (managing risks and keeping IT compliant with regulations).

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Oddo BHF
Oddo BHF

​Oddo Securities provides securities brokerage and research services. The company offers equity, economic, and derivatives research and credit analysis services. It focuses on insurance, automotive, building materials, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, information technology, and agri-food industries.

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