74Software Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Patrick Donovan
Chief executive officer
€1.3m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 41.38% |
| CEO tenure | 8.1yrs |
| CEO ownership | n/a |
| Management average tenure | 2.5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 7.9yrs |
Recent management updates
Analysis Article • May 14
Shareholders Will Probably Hold Off On Increasing 74Software's (EPA:74SW) CEO Compensation For The Time Being
Key Insights 74Software's Annual General Meeting to take place on 20th of May Salary of €577.4k is part of CEO Patrick...Analysis Article • May 10
We Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For Axway Software SA's (EPA:AXW) CEO For Now
Key Insights Axway Software to hold its Annual General Meeting on 16th of May Total pay for CEO Patrick Donovan...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 27
74SW: Higher Margin Ambitions And Cash Conversion Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lowered their 74Software price target by about €2, citing updated assumptions that include a reduced future P/E multiple and slightly softer revenue growth expectations, partly offset by a higher projected profit margin. What's in the News 74Software issued earnings guidance for 2028, with a revenue target close to €800 million by year end.
Narrative Update • Apr 13
74SW: 2028 Cash Conversion Improvements Will Support Measured Upside Potential
Analysts have reduced their price target on 74Software from €41.00 to €35.00, citing updated assumptions that include a lower future P/E multiple, along with only modest changes to revenue growth, profit margin, fair value and discount rate inputs. What's in the News 74Software issued earnings guidance for 2028, targeting revenue close to €800 million by year end, with an operating margin of about 20% (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Apr 01
We Think 74Software's (EPA:74SW) Solid Earnings Are Understated
The stock was sluggish on the back of 74Software's ( EPA:74SW ) recent earnings report. Along with the solid headline...Narrative Update • Mar 29
74SW: Improved 2028 Cash Conversion Will Support Future Upside Potential
The analyst price target for 74Software is unchanged at €41.00, with analysts citing slightly adjusted assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to support maintaining this target level. What's in the News 74Software issued earnings guidance for 2028, targeting revenue close to €800 million by year end.Narrative Update • Mar 15
74SW: Higher 2028 Margin Ambitions And Cash Conversion Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have maintained their €41.00 price target for 74Software. They cite slightly higher assumed profit margins and a modestly higher future P/E multiple, partly offset by more cautious revenue growth expectations and a higher discount rate.Narrative Update • Mar 01
74SW: Higher Profit Margins And Lower Discount Rate Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their view on 74Software, trimming the implied P/E multiple they are comfortable with and keeping fair value steady at €41.00. They now see slightly slower revenue growth being balanced by a higher profit margin and a lower discount rate in their models.Narrative Update • Feb 15
74SW: Higher Fair Value And Margin Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update on 74Software The analyst price target for 74Software has been revised from €35.00 to €41.00. Analysts point to updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and a lower future P/E multiple as the drivers behind this change.Narrative Update • Feb 01
74SW: Stable Assumptions And Steady Outlook Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their price target for 74Software at about $47.35, making only minor adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate and projected P/E ratio to support their view that the existing valuation framework remains valid. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: Held steady at about US$47.35, indicating no change in the central valuation output.Narrative Update • Jan 18
74SW: Raised 2025 Guidance And Margin Stability Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have reduced their price target on 74Software to around $47.35 from about $49.47, citing slightly higher assumed revenue growth, modestly lower profit margin expectations, and a reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News 74Software raised earnings guidance for the full year 2025, now expecting full year organic revenue growth to reach around 4%, which is at the upper end of its initial guidance range (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Nov 12
Is 74Software (EPA:74SW) A Risky Investment?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jun 18
Calculating The Fair Value Of 74Software (EPA:74SW)
Key Insights The projected fair value for 74Software is €43.50 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity 74Software's...Analysis Article • May 14
Shareholders Will Probably Hold Off On Increasing 74Software's (EPA:74SW) CEO Compensation For The Time Being
Key Insights 74Software's Annual General Meeting to take place on 20th of May Salary of €577.4k is part of CEO Patrick...Analysis Article • Mar 31
We Think That There Are Some Issues For 74Software (EPA:74SW) Beyond Its Promising Earnings
The recent earnings posted by 74Software ( EPA:74SW ) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much as we expected. We...
New Narrative • Mar 02
Shift To SaaS And Cloud Offerings Will Strengthen Future Market Position
The combination of Axway and SBS into 74Software could enhance profitability and financial stability through synergy and recurring revenue growth.Analysis Article • May 10
We Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For Axway Software SA's (EPA:AXW) CEO For Now
Key Insights Axway Software to hold its Annual General Meeting on 16th of May Total pay for CEO Patrick Donovan...Analysis Article • Jun 03
Axway Software (EPA:AXW) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of €0.40
The board of Axway Software SA ( EPA:AXW ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 7th of June, with investors...Analysis Article • May 18
Axway Software (EPA:AXW) Will Pay A Dividend Of €0.40
The board of Axway Software SA ( EPA:AXW ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 7th of June, with investors...Analysis Article • Apr 06
Axway Software (EPA:AXW) Has Announced A Dividend Of €0.40
Axway Software SA's ( EPA:AXW ) investors are due to receive a payment of €0.40 per share on 7th of June. This means...Analysis Article • Jan 28
Axway Software (EPA:AXW) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
What underlying fundamental trends can indicate that a company might be in decline? Businesses in decline often have...Analysis Article • May 16
Axway Software (EPA:AXW) Will Pay A Dividend Of €0.40
Axway Software SA ( EPA:AXW ) will pay a dividend of €0.40 on the 8th of June. This means the annual payment is 2.3% of...Analysis Article • May 02
Axway Software (EPA:AXW) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of €0.40
Axway Software SA ( EPA:AXW ) will pay a dividend of €0.40 on the 8th of June. This means the annual payment is 2.3% of...Analysis Article • Apr 18
Axway Software (EPA:AXW) Has Re-Affirmed Its Dividend Of €0.40
Axway Software SA ( EPA:AXW ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of €0.40 per share on the 8th of June. This...Analysis Article • Dec 04
Axway Software SA's (EPA:AXW) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 95% Above Its Share Price
Today we'll do a simple run through of a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of Axway Software SA...Analysis Article • May 23
Axway Software (EPA:AXW) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Ideally, a business will...Analysis Article • Apr 20
Tread With Caution Around Axway Software SA's (EPA:AXW) 1.3% Dividend Yield
Today we'll take a closer look at Axway Software SA ( EPA:AXW ) from a dividend investor's perspective. Owning a strong...Analysis Article • Apr 04
Is Axway Software (EPA:AXW) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Mar 18
Could The Axway Software SA (EPA:AXW) Ownership Structure Tell Us Something Useful?
If you want to know who really controls Axway Software SA ( EPA:AXW ), then you'll have to look at the makeup of its...Analysis Article • Mar 01
Axway Software SA's (EPA:AXW) Has Been On A Rise But Financial Prospects Look Weak: Is The Stock Overpriced?
Axway Software (EPA:AXW) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 21% over the last...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | €1m | €553k | €41m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | €42m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | €42m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | €41m |
| Dec 31 2024 | €2m | €577k | €41m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €38m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €35m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | €35m |
| Dec 31 2023 | €2m | €578k | €36m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -€1m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -€39m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -€39m |
| Dec 31 2022 | €2m | €522k | -€40m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -€15m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | €10m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | €10m |
| Dec 31 2021 | €1m | €465k | €10m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | €13m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | €16m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | €12m |
| Dec 31 2020 | €3m | €482k | €8m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | €7m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | €5m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | €5m |
| Dec 31 2019 | €2m | €375k | €5m |
Compensation vs Market: Patrick's total compensation ($USD1.55M) is about average for companies of similar size in the French market ($USD1.45M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Patrick's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Patrick Donovan (55 yo)
8.1yrs
Tenure
€1,336,648
Compensation
Mr. Patrick Martin Donovan, C.P.A. has been Chief Executive Officer of 74Software (formerly known as Axway Software SA) since April 6, 2018 and serves as its Managing Director. Mr. Donovan served as the Ch...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & MD | 8.1yrs | €1.34m | no data | |
| Chief Strategy Officer & Director | 1.3yrs | €43.85k | 0.23% € 2.4m | |
| Deputy Chief Executive Officer | 1.7yrs | €866.63k | no data | |
| Chief Financial Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of Investor Relations & CSR | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Human Resources Officer | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Global Distribution & Sales | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief of Staff | 3.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| CEO of Axway | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Product Officer | 3.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of People & Culture | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Research & Development of UK | 5.8yrs | no data | no data |
2.5yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Management: 74SW's management team is considered experienced (2.5 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Strategy Officer & Director | 7.9yrs | €43.85k | 0.23% € 2.4m | |
| Independent Director | 2yrs | €60.52k | 0.29% € 3.0m | |
| Board Observer | 1yr | €39.32k | 0.00035% € 3.7k | |
| Independent Director | 1.6yrs | €35.81k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 1.6yrs | €54.20k | no data | |
| Chairman of the Board | 24.4yrs | €274.72k | 0.29% € 3.1m | |
| Independent Director | 9.9yrs | €54.77k | no data | |
| Vice Chairwoman of the Board | 15.1yrs | €56.50k | 0.033% € 349.0k | |
| Director | 7.9yrs | €37.83k | 0.017% € 176.8k | |
| Director | 7.9yrs | €43.85k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 8.9yrs | €35.81k | 0.0075% € 78.8k |
7.9yrs
Average Tenure
61yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: 74SW's board of directors are considered experienced (7.9 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/20 17:53 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
74Software is covered by 7 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Wolfgang Specht | Berenberg |
| Derric Marcon | Bernstein |
| Alexandre Plaud | CIC Market Solutions (ESN) |