Autodesk Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Financial Results
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Autodesk Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Financial Results

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today reported revenue of $607 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2009, an increase of 13 percent over the third quarter of fiscal 2008. GAAP diluted earnings per share in the third quarter increased 29 percent to $0.45, compared to $0.35 per diluted share in the third quarter last year. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share in the third quarter increased 14 percent to $0.56, compared to $0.49 per diluted share in the third quarter last year. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided at the end of this press release.

"The sharp downturn in the global economy had a substantial impact on our results for the quarter," said Carl Bass, Autodesk president and CEO. "Our business in the United States slowed as a result of the economic climate. In addition, we started to experience headwinds in some of our international markets.

"While we realize that there is no quick or easy response to the current economic environment, we are focused on serving our customers and helping our channel partners in these challenging times. We are taking actions to stimulate demand and are making appropriate adjustments to our cost structure. In the process we intend to balance these cost reductions with investing in our future. Investment focus areas continue to be increasing channel capacity and developing technology that will help Autodesk better serve our customers."

Operational Highlights

Autodesk's performance in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was driven by continued growth of maintenance revenue, model-based 3D design solutions, and revenue generated in emerging economies.

Combined revenue from our model-based 3D design solutions, including Inventor, Revit, Civil 3D, Moldflow, NavisWorks, and Robobat, increased 26 percent over the third quarter of fiscal 2008 to $163 million and comprised 27 percent of total revenue for the quarter. Excluding $12 million from Moldflow, which was acquired earlier this year, revenue from model-based 3D design solutions grew 16 percent to $151 million. Autodesk shipped approximately 41,000 commercial seats of its model-based 3D design products, including approximately 9,000 commercial seats of Inventor and Moldflow and 32,000 seats of its Architecture Engineering and Construction products - Revit, Civil 3D, NavisWorks, and Robobat.

Revenue from AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT increased 10 percent and 12 percent, respectively, compared to the third quarter of 2008. Revenue from 2D vertical products decreased 6 percent compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

Revenue from emerging economies increased 25 percent over the third quarter of fiscal 2008 to $114 million and represented 19 percent of total revenue. EMEA revenue was $258 million, an increase of 27 percent as reported over the third quarter of fiscal 2008, and 20 percent at constant currency. Revenue in Asia Pacific was $133 million, an increase of 12 percent as reported year-over-year, and 9 percent at constant currency. Revenue in the Americas decreased 1 percent to $216 million compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

Upgrade revenue and maintenance revenue combined increased 22 percent over the third quarter of fiscal 2008 to $227 million. Total upgrade revenue decreased 4 percent compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008. Maintenance revenue increased 31 percent compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008 to $186 million, or 31 percent of total revenue. Deferred maintenance revenue decreased $55 million sequentially and increased $67 million compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

Net income and earnings per share benefited from lower operating expenses than originally expected, which resulted from an accrual adjustment for annual performance-based incentive plans, a hiring freeze, and lower discretionary spending.

Business Outlook

The following statements are forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations and which involve risks and uncertainties some of which are set forth below. Given the uncertainty of the current markets, Autodesk is not providing guidance for fiscal 2010 at this time.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2009

Net revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 is expected to be in the range of $525 million and $550 million. GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $0.13 and $0.19. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $0.28 and $0.34 and exclude $0.07 related to stock-based compensation expense and $0.08 for the amortization of acquisition related intangibles.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements in the paragraphs under "Business Outlook" above, statements regarding anticipated market trends and other statements regarding our expected investments, strategies, performance and results. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: general market and business conditions, our performance in particular geographies, including emerging economies, the financial and business condition of our reseller and distribution channels, fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates, failure to achieve planned cost reductions and productivity increases, difficulties encountered in integrating new or acquired businesses and technologies, the inability to identify and realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions, unexpected fluctuations in our tax rate, the timing and degree of expected investments in growth opportunities, slowing momentum in maintenance revenues, failure to achieve sufficient sell-through in our channels for new or existing products, pricing pressure, failure to achieve continued migration from 2D products to 3D products, changes in the timing of product releases and retirements, failure of key new applications to achieve anticipated levels of customer acceptance, failure to achieve continued success in technology advancements, interruptions or terminations in the business of Autodesk consultants, and unanticipated impact of accounting for technology acquisitions.

Further information on potential factors that could affect the financial results of Autodesk are included in Autodesk reports on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2008 and our Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended April 30, 2008 and July 31, 2008, which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Autodesk does not assume any obligation to update the forward- looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

Autodesk will host its third quarter conference call today at 5:00 p.m. EST. The live announcement may be accessed at http://www.autodesk.com/investors or by dialing 866-510-0710 or 617-597-5378 (passcode: 46764406). An audio webcast or podcast of the call will be available at 7:00 pm EST at http://www.autodesk.com/investors. This replay will be maintained on our website for at least twelve months. An audio replay will also be available for one month beginning at 7:00 pm EST by dialing 888- 286-8010 or 617-801-6888 (passcode: 73660289).

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com.

Note: AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Autodesk, Civil 3D, Inventor, Revit, NavisWorks, Moldflow and Robobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders.


    Autodesk, Inc.
    Consolidated Statements of Income
    (In millions, except per share data)


                                        Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended
                                            October 31,         October 31,
                                           2008    2007      2008       2007
                                           (Unaudited)          (Unaudited)
    Net revenue:
       License and other                 $421.0  $395.8    $1,293.4  $1,172.6

       Maintenance                        186.1   142.6       532.0     400.2

          Total net revenue               607.1   538.4     1,825.4   1,572.8

    Cost of license and other revenue      50.3    49.7       163.5     149.8

    Cost of maintenance revenue             2.4     1.9         6.5       6.3

       Total cost of revenue               52.7    51.6       170.0     156.1

       Gross margin                       554.4   486.8     1,655.4   1,416.7

    Operating Expenses:

       Marketing and sales                225.5   208.9       678.2     600.1

       Research and development           135.2   123.2       432.1     352.9

       General and administrative          54.1    49.1       166.8     142.2

          Total operating expenses        414.8   381.2     1,277.1   1,095.2

    Income from operations                139.6   105.6       378.3     321.5

    Interest and other income, net         (3.4)    4.4         9.9      17.6

    Income before income taxes            136.2   110.0       388.2     339.1

    Provision for income taxes            (31.7)  (25.2)      (99.2)    (79.4)

    Net income                           $104.5   $84.8      $289.0    $259.7

    Basic net income per share            $0.46   $0.37       $1.28     $1.13

    Diluted net income per share          $0.45   $0.35       $1.25     $1.07

    Shares used in computing basic
     net income per share                 225.3   229.4       225.2     230.3

    Shares used in computing diluted
     net income per share                 230.4   239.9       231.2     242.5



    Autodesk, Inc.
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (In millions)

                                                     October 31,   January 31,
                                                        2008          2008
                                                    (Unaudited)

    ASSETS:

    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                         $796.4        $917.9
      Marketable securities                              136.8          31.4
      Accounts receivable, net                           291.4         386.5
      Deferred income taxes                               34.6          98.1
      Prepaid expenses and other current assets           51.2          47.9
    Total current assets                               1,310.4       1,481.8

    Marketable securities                                  8.3           8.4
    Computer equipment, software, furniture
     and leasehold improvements, net                     116.6          80.2
    Purchased technologies, net                          107.7          64.4
    Goodwill                                             632.3         443.4
    Deferred income taxes, net                            86.2          54.6
    Other assets                                         112.2          79.4
                                                      $2,373.7      $2,212.2


    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable                                   $76.0         $79.3
      Accrued compensation                               112.2         146.2
      Accrued income taxes                                20.4          14.4
      Deferred revenue                                   387.5         400.7
      Borrowings under line of credit                      3.9           -
      Other accrued liabilities                           64.3          89.7
    Total current liabilities                            664.3         730.3

    Deferred revenue                                     111.9         105.4
    Long term income taxes payable                       112.5          86.5
    Long term deferred income taxes                       27.7           3.3
    Other liabilities                                     57.2          56.2

    Commitments and contingencies

    Stockholders' equity:
      Preferred stock                                      -             -
      Common stock and additional paid-in capital      1,059.2         998.3
      Accumulated other comprehensive income              (6.0)         13.8
      Retained earnings                                  346.9         218.4
    Total stockholders' equity                         1,400.1       1,230.5
                                                      $2,373.7      $2,212.2



    Autodesk, Inc.
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    (In millions)
                                                           Nine Months Ended
                                                               October 31,
                                                            2008       2007
                                                              (Unaudited)

    Operating Activities
      Net income                                           $289.0     $259.7
      Adjustments to reconcile net income
       to net cash provided by operating
       activities:
           Depreciation and amortization                     64.5       44.1
           Stock-based compensation expense                  70.9       73.1
           Charge for acquired in-process
            research and development                         18.0        3.6
           Changes in operating assets
            and liabilities,
            net of business combinations                     65.1      109.0
    Net cash provided by operating activities               507.5      489.5

    Investing Activities
      Purchases of marketable securities                   (111.2)    (727.9)
      Sales of marketable securities                          5.2      795.5
      Business combinations, net of cash acquired          (297.3)     (66.0)
      Capital and other expenditures                        (59.1)     (29.1)
    Net cash provided by (used in)
     investing activities                                  (462.4)     (27.5)

    Financing activities
      Draws on line of credit                               800.0        -
      Repayments of line of credit                         (796.0)       -
      Proceeds from issuance of common
       stock, net of issuance costs                          89.1      160.7
      Repurchases of common stock                          (256.6)    (463.5)
    Net cash used in financing activities                  (163.5)    (302.8)

    Effect of exchange rate changes on
     cash and cash equivalents                               (3.1)       3.2

    Net increase in cash and cash
     equivalents                                           (121.5)     162.4
    Cash and cash equivalents at
     beginning of fiscal year                               917.9      665.9
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of
     period                                                $796.4     $828.3



    Autodesk, Inc.
    Reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures
    (In millions, except per share data)

    To supplement our consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP
    basis, Autodesk provides investors with certain non-GAAP measures
    including non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per share, non-GAAP
    cost of license and other revenue, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP
    operating expenses, non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP interest and
    other income, net and non-GAAP provision for income taxes.  These non-GAAP
    financial measures are adjusted to exclude certain costs, expenses, gains
    and losses, including stock-based compensation expense, employee tax
    reimbursements related to our stock option review, litigation expenses,
    in-process research and development expenses, restructuring expenses,
    amortization of purchased intangibles, investment impairment and income
    tax expenses.  See our reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to
    non-GAAP financial measures herein.  We believe these exclusions are
    appropriate to enhance an overall understanding of our past financial
    performance and also our prospects for the future, as well as to
    facilitate comparisons with our historical operating results.  These
    adjustments to our GAAP results are made with the intent of providing both
    management and investors a more complete understanding of Autodesk's
    underlying operational results and trends and our marketplace performance.
    For example, the non-GAAP results are an indication of our baseline
    performance before gains, losses or other charges that are considered by
    management to be outside our core operating results.  In addition, these
    non-GAAP financial measures are among the primary indicators management
    uses as a basis for our planning and forecasting of future periods.

    There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the
    non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally
    accepted accounting principles and may be different from non-GAAP
    financial measures used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial
    measures are limited in value because they exclude certain items that may
    have a material impact upon our reported financial results.  The
    presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered
    in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial
    measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
    principles in the United States.  Investors should review the
    reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly
    comparable GAAP financial measures as provided in the tables accompanying
    this press release.

    The following table shows Autodesk's non-GAAP results reconciled to GAAP
    results included in this release.


                                          Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
                                             October 31,       October 31,
                                            2008    2007     2008      2007
                                             (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)

    GAAP cost of license and other revenue  $50.3   $49.7    $163.5    $149.8
    SFAS 123R stock-based compensation
     expense                                 (1.0)   (2.1)     (3.1)     (3.8)
    Amortization of developed technology     (6.4)   (3.1)    (15.2)     (7.3)
    Employee tax reimbursements related to
     stock option review                      -       -         -        (1.1)
    Non-GAAP cost of license and other
     revenue                                $42.9   $44.5    $145.2    $137.6

    GAAP gross margin                      $554.4  $486.8  $1,655.4  $1,416.7
    SFAS 123R stock-based compensation
     expense                                  1.0     2.1       3.1       3.8
    Amortization of developed technology      6.4     3.1      15.2       7.3
    Employee tax reimbursements related to
     stock option review                      -       -         -         1.1
    Non-GAAP gross margin                  $561.8  $492.0  $1,673.7  $1,428.9

    GAAP marketing and sales               $225.5  $208.9    $678.2    $600.1
    SFAS 123R stock-based compensation
     expense                                (10.1)  (16.2)    (30.6)    (31.3)
    Employee tax reimbursements related to
     stock option review                      -       -         -        (4.8)
    Non-GAAP marketing and sales           $215.4  $192.7    $647.6    $564.0

    GAAP research and development          $135.2  $123.2    $432.1    $352.9
    SFAS 123R stock-based compensation
     expense                                 (7.2)  (12.6)    (23.3)    (23.9)
    In-process research and development      (1.2)   (2.5)    (18.0)     (3.6)
    Employee tax reimbursements related to
     stock option review                      -       -         -        (4.4)
    Non-GAAP research and development      $126.8  $108.1    $390.8    $321.0

    GAAP general and administrative         $54.1   $49.1    $166.8    $142.2
    SFAS 123R stock-based compensation
     expense                                 (4.2)   (6.4)    (13.9)    (14.1)
    Amortization of customer relationships
     and trademarks                          (7.2)   (2.3)    (16.5)     (6.2)
    Employee tax reimbursements related to
     stock option review                      -       -         -        (1.7)
    Non-GAAP general and administrative     $42.7   $40.4    $136.4    $120.2

    GAAP operating expenses                $414.8  $381.2  $1,277.1  $1,095.2
    SFAS 123R stock-based compensation
     expense                                (21.5)  (35.2)    (67.8)    (69.3)
    Employee tax reimbursements related to
     stock option review                      -       -         -       (10.9)
    Amortization of customer relationships
     and trademarks                          (7.2)   (2.3)    (16.5)     (6.2)
    In-process research and development      (1.2)   (2.5)    (18.0)     (3.6)
    Non-GAAP operating expenses            $384.9  $341.2  $1,174.8  $1,005.2

    GAAP income from operations            $139.6  $105.6    $378.3    $321.5
    SFAS 123R stock-based compensation
     expense                                 22.5    37.3      70.9      73.1
    Employee tax reimbursements related to
     stock option review                      -       -         -        12.0
    Amortization of developed technology      6.4     3.1      15.2       7.3
    Amortization of customer relationships
     and trademarks                           7.2     2.3      16.5       6.2
    In-process research and development       1.2     2.5      18.0       3.6
    Non-GAAP income from operations        $176.9  $150.8    $498.9    $423.7

    GAAP interest and other income, net     $(3.4)   $4.4      $9.9     $17.6
    Investment impairment                     -       4.0       -         4.0
    Non-GAAP interest and other income,
     net                                    $(3.4)   $8.4      $9.9     $21.6

    GAAP provision for income taxes        $(31.7) $(25.2)   $(99.2)   $(79.4)
    Income tax effect on difference
     between GAAP and non-GAAP total costs
     and expenses at a normalized rate      (11.8)  (16.9)    (32.1)    (33.6)
    Non-GAAP provision for income taxes    $(43.5) $(42.1)  $(131.3)  $(113.0)

    GAAP net income                        $104.5   $84.8    $289.0    $259.7
    SFAS 123R stock-based compensation
     expense                                 22.5    37.3      70.9      73.1
    Employee tax reimbursements related to
     stock option review                      -       -         -        12.0
    Investment impairment                     -       4.0       -         4.0
    Amortization of developed technology      6.4     3.1      15.2       7.3
    In-process research and development       1.2     2.5      18.0       3.6
    Amortization of customer relationships
     and trademarks                           7.2     2.3      16.5       6.2
    Income tax effect on difference
     between GAAP and non-GAAP total costs
     and expenses at a normalized rate      (11.8)  (16.9)    (32.1)    (33.6)
    Non-GAAP net income                    $130.0  $117.1    $377.5    $332.3

    GAAP diluted net income per share       $0.45   $0.35     $1.25     $1.07
    SFAS 123R stock-based compensation
     expense                                 0.10    0.16      0.31      0.30
    Employee tax reimbursements related to
     stock option review                      -       -         -        0.05
    Investment impairment                     -      0.02       -        0.02
    Amortization of developed technology     0.03    0.01      0.06      0.03
    In-process research and development       -      0.01      0.07      0.01
    Amortization of customer relationships
     and trademarks                          0.03    0.01      0.07      0.02
    Income tax effect on difference
     between GAAP and non-GAAP total costs
     and expenses at a normalized rate      (0.05)  (0.07)    (0.14)    (0.14)
    Non-GAAP diluted net income per share   $0.56   $0.49     $1.62     $1.36

    GAAP diluted shares used in per share
     calculation                            230.4   239.9     231.2     242.5
    Impact of SFAS 123R on diluted shares     -       1.3       0.3       1.3
    Non-GAAP diluted shares used in per
     share calculation                      230.4   241.2     231.5     243.8



                   Other Supplemental Financial Information (1)
    Fiscal Year 2009           QTR 1       QTR 2        QTR 3  QTR 4  YTD 2009
    Financial
     Statistics (in
     millions, except
     per share data):
    Total net revenue          $599         $620         $607          $1,825
       License and
        other revenue          $432         $440         $421          $1,293
       Maintenance
         revenue               $167         $180         $186            $532

    Gross Margin - GAAP         90%          90%          91%             90%
    Gross Margin -
     Non-GAAP                   91%          91%          93%             92%

    GAAP Operating Expenses    $421         $441         $415          $1,277
    GAAP Operating Margin       20%          19%          23%             21%
    GAAP Net Income             $95          $90         $104            $289
    GAAP Diluted Net
     Income Per Share         $0.41        $0.39        $0.45           $1.25

    Non-GAAP Operating
     Expenses (2)(3)           $394         $396         $385          $1,175
    Non-GAAP Operating
     Margin (2)(4)              25%          28%          29%             27%
    Non-GAAP Net
     Income (2)(5)             $117         $130         $130            $377
    Non-GAAP Diluted
     Net Income Per
     Share (2)(6)             $0.50        $0.56        $0.56           $1.62

    Total Cash and
     Marketable Securities     $950         $970         $941            $941
    Days Sales Outstanding       51           48           44              44
    Capital Expenditures        $14          $26          $19             $59
    Cash from Operations       $185         $215         $107            $507
    GAAP Depreciation
     and Amortization           $17          $22          $25             $64

    Deferred Maintenance
     Revenue Balance           $474         $488         $433            $433

    Revenue by Geography
     (in millions):
    Americas                   $191         $203         $216            $610
    Europe                     $259         $267         $258            $784
    Asia/Pacific               $149         $150         $133            $431

    Revenue by Segment
     (in millions):
    Platform
     Solutions and Emerging
     Business and Other        $278         $270         $269            $817
    Architecture,
     Engineering and
     Construction              $129         $144         $134            $407
    Manufacturing Solutions    $119         $131         $124            $374
    Media and Entertainment     $67          $69          $73            $209
    Other                        $6           $6           $7             $18

    Other Revenue Statistics:
    % of Total Rev from
     AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT     41%          35%          35%             37%
    % of Total Rev from 3D
     design products            24%          26%          27%             26%
    % of Total Rev from
     Emerging Economies         17%          18%          19%             18%
    Upgrade Revenue
     (in millions)              $61          $58          $43            $162

    Favorable (Unfavorable)
     Impact of U.S. Dollar
     Translation Relative
     to Foreign Currencies
     Compared to Comparable
     Prior Year Period
     (in millions):
    FX Impact on
     Total Net Revenue          $41          $42          $18            $101
    FX Impact on Total
     Operating Expenses        $(14)        $(11)         $(3)           $(28)
    FX Impact on Total
     Net Income                 $27          $31          $15             $73

    Gross Margin by Segment
     (in millions):
    Platform Solutions and
     Emerging Business and
     Other                     $263         $255         $257            $775
    Architecture,
     Engineering and
     Construction              $119         $133         $126            $378
    Manufacturing Solutions    $110         $122         $117            $349
    Media and Entertainment     $50          $52          $57            $159
    Unallocated amounts         $(1)         $(2)         $(3)            $(6)

    Common Stock
     Statistics:
    GAAP Shares
     Outstanding        223,616,000  224,528,000  226,248,000     226,248,000
    GAAP Fully
     Diluted Weighted
     Average Shares
     Outstanding        232,607,000  231,078,000  230,364,000     231,164,000
    Shares
     Repurchased          8,001,000          -            -         8,001,000

    Installed Base
     Statistics:
    Total AutoCAD-
     based Installed
     Base(7)              4,377,000    4,431,000    4,491,000       4,491,000
    Total Inventor
     Installed Base(7)      794,000      817,000      841,000         841,000
    Total Maintenance
     Installed Base       1,587,000    1,644,000    1,696,000       1,696,000

    (1) Totals may not agree with the sum of the components due to rounding.

    (2) To supplement our consolidated financial statements presented on a
        GAAP basis, Autodesk provides investors with certain non-GAAP measures
        including non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per share, non-GAAP
        cost of license and other revenue, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP
        operating expenses, non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP interest
        and other income, net and non-GAAP provision for income taxes. These
        non-GAAP financial measures are adjusted to exclude certain costs,
        expenses, gains and losses, including stock-based compensation
        expense, employee tax reimbursements related to our stock option
        review, litigation expenses, in-process research and development
        expenses, restructuring expenses, amortization of purchased
        intangibles, investment impairment and income tax expenses. See our
        reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial
        measures herein. We believe these exclusions are appropriate to
        enhance an overall understanding of our past financial performance and
        also our prospects for the future, as well as to facilitate
        comparisons with our historical operating results. These adjustments
        to our GAAP results are made with the intent of providing both
        management and investors a more complete understanding of Autodesk's
        underlying operational results and trends and our marketplace
        performance. For example, the non-GAAP results are an indication of
        our baseline performance before gains, losses or other charges that
        are considered by management to be outside our core operating results.
        In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are among the primary
        indicators management uses as a basis for our planning and forecasting
        of future periods.

        There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the
        non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with
        generally accepted accounting principles and may be
        different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.
        The non-GAAP financial measures are limited in value because they
        exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our
        reported financial results. The presentation of this additional
        information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a
        substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in
        accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United
        States. Investors should review the reconciliation of the non-GAAP
        financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial
        measures as provided in the tables accompanying this press release.

    Fiscal Year 2009           QTR 1       QTR 2        QTR 3  QTR 4  YTD 2009

    (3) GAAP Operating
         Expenses              $421         $441         $415          $1,277
        Stock-based
         compensation
         expense                (24)         (22)         (21)            (68)
        Amortization
         of customer
         relationships
         and trademarks          (3)          (6)          (7)            (17)
        In-process
         research
         and
         development            -            (17)          (1)            (18)
        Non-GAAP
         Operating
        Expenses               $394         $396         $385          $1,175

    (4) GAAP Operating Margin    20%          19%          23%             21%
        Stock-based
         compensation
         expense                  4%           4%           4%              4%
        Amortization
         of
         developed
         technology               1%           1%           1%              1%
        Amortization
         of customer
         relationships
         and trademarks           1%           1%           1%              1%
        In-process
         research
         and
         development              0%           3%           0%              1%
        Non-GAAP
         Operating
         Margin                  25%          28%          29%             27%

    (5) GAAP Net Income         $95          $90         $104            $289
        Stock-based
         compensation
         expense                 25           23           23              71
        Amortization
         of
         developed
         technology               4            5            6              15
        Amortization
         of customer
         relationships
         and trademarks           3            6            7              17
        In-process
         research
         and
         development            -             17            1              18
        Income tax
         effect on
         difference
         between
         GAAP and
         non-GAAP
         total costs
         and expenses at
         a normalized
         rate                    (9)         (11)         (12)            (32)
         Non-GAAP Net
         Income                $117         $130         $130            $377

    (6) GAAP Diluted
         Net Income Per
         Share                $0.41        $0.39        $0.45           $1.25
        Stock-based
         compensation
         expense               0.11         0.10         0.10            0.31
        Amortization
         of
         developed
         technology            0.01         0.02         0.03            0.06
        Amortization
         of customer
         relationships
         and trademarks        0.01         0.03         0.03            0.07
        In-process
         research
         and
         development            -           0.07          -              0.07
        Income tax
         effect on
         difference
         between
         GAAP and
         non-GAAP
         total costs
         and expenses at
         a normalized
         rate                 (0.04)       (0.05)       (0.05)          (0.14)
        Non-GAAP
         Diluted Net
         Income Per
         Share                $0.50        $0.56        $0.56           $1.62

    (7) Q2 FY09 Total AutoCAD-based Installed Base and Total Inventor
        Installed Base amounts have been adjusted to conform to current period
        presentation.


    Investors: David Gennarelli, david.gennarelli@autodesk.com, 415-507-6033
               Katie Blanchard, katherine.blanchard@autodesk.com, 415-507-6034

    Press:     Pam Pollace, pam.pollace@autodesk.com, 415-547-2441
               Colleen Rubart, colleen.rubart@autodesk.com, 415-547-2368

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