** Shares of Dassault Systemes DAST.PA are up 3% after sales beat, ArisGlobal deal

** The French software maker posted revenue of €1.56 billion, up 4% at constant exchange rate

** J.P.Morgan says Dassault's sales have slightly outperformed both consensus and the midpoint of the company's own guidance

** Given the small beat and the confirmation of the ArisGlobal acquisition, JPM expected the shares to react positively at market open

** The brokerage also notes that the stock was down about 26% year-to-date after suffering multiple compression

** Shares are on track for their best day in three weeks