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MONTREAL - Alithya Group Inc. (TSX:ALYA) (NASDAQ:ALYA), a digital transformation firm with a market capitalization of $167.6 million and showing strong momentum with a 41.72% return over the past six months, announced Thursday the successful implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management in France and Spain for Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:HAYW), a global pool equipment manufacturer. According to InvestingPro analysis, Alithya appears to be slightly undervalued, with analysts expecting net income growth this year.
The European rollout marks the first phase of Hayward’s strategy to standardize operations on a single technology platform globally. The implementation aims to normalize manufacturing and distribution processes while enhancing customer experience.
"We will have improved access to real-time information that enables better decision making," said Eric Sejourne, senior vice president and chief global operations officer of Hayward. "With the North America rollout, we look forward to the majority of Hayward running on the same systems and using common processes to leverage data insights that support our growth and customer experience."
According to the press release, Alithya’s financial and supply chain management team collaborated with Hayward to complete the implementation and drive adoption among European employees. The companies have signed an agreement for additional deployments.
Hayward Holdings designs and manufactures pool and outdoor living technology products, including pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, and LED lighting. These products can be digitally connected through the company’s IoT-enabled SmartPad.
Alithya Group provides strategic consulting and digital transformation services, specializing in AI-based solutions and digital technologies.
In other recent news, Alithya Group Inc. reported impressive financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, significantly surpassing earnings expectations. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.08, well above the forecasted $0.0206, marking a 288.35% surprise. Alithya’s revenue also exceeded expectations, reaching $125.3 million, a 4.69% surprise compared to forecasts. The company highlighted record gross margins of 36.8% and a substantial increase in adjusted EBITDA, up 71.8% year-over-year. Additionally, Alithya Group is expanding its AI capabilities and platform integrations, contributing to its strong performance. The firm also recently announced the acquisition of eVerge, enhancing its Oracle and Salesforce capabilities. Analysts have noted the strategic focus on margin improvement and growth through acquisitions, such as this recent acquisition, as a positive development for Alithya Group.
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