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Autodesk Reports First Quarter Earnings; Company Grows Earnings Per Share by 19%

May 17, 2001

SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2001--Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADSK) today announced financial results for its first quarter ended April 30, 2001. Autodesk reported net revenues of $246 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2002 and growth of 6% compared to $231 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2001.

On a pro forma basis, as defined below, first quarter net income was $32 million or $0.57 per diluted share compared to $30 million or $0.48 per diluted share for the same quarter a year ago. This equals year over year pro forma earnings per share growth of 19%.

First quarter net income was $28 million or $0.50 per diluted share compared to net income for the same quarter a year ago of $26 million or $0.41 per diluted share. This equals year over year earnings per share growth of 22%.

"Our quarter tracked very well as we grew earnings by 19 percent," said Carol Bartz, Autodesk chairman and chief executive officer. "While for some companies economic uncertainty means backing away from operational commitments, for Autodesk the economy is always just another variable. We believe the diversity of our business -- multiple geographies, markets, and products -- gives us a cushion against a dramatic downturn. With our continued focus on tight fiscal management, we are able to maintain our original earnings guidance for the full year." First Quarter Highlights

  • The Asia Pacific region hit a record high, with net revenue jumping 50% sequentially to $68 million for the first quarter.

  • Discreet delivered another solid quarter, bolstered by a strong showing at two major industry trade events, Game Developers Conference and National Association of Broadcasters.

  • Customers are rapidly adopting Autodesk's 3D mechanical design solution, as evidenced by a 27% sequential rise in sales of Inventor. In just three short months of trial, Autodesk Streamline, our hosted service for sharing personalized design data across the entire extended manufacturing enterprise, has received a very strong market reception, garnering industry recognition at key tradeshows and generating over 1,000 trial accounts opened via the web.

  • Point A, our web portal that complements the core design desktop software, continued forward momentum during Q1, delivering consistently strong metrics. Point A is an integral part of many of our customers' Autodesk experience. We are leveraging Point A as a high-touch way to drive migration to the latest releases and software delivery options. Business Outlook

The following statements are based on current expectations. These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. Revenue outlook:

  • For the second quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company expects net revenue to range between $240 million and $250 million.

  • Revenue guidance for the full year is being revised down slightly -- by approximately two to four percent -- to an expected new range between $1,000 million and $1,020 million.

These revenue expectations depend on a number of factors, including timely shipment and customer acceptance of key new products based on the AutoCAD 2002 foundation, the ability to grow new internet-related services and businesses, and may be impacted by foreign currency fluctuations and by further slowing in the overall worldwide economies particularly in the United States and Europe. Earnings per share outlook:

  • Earnings per diluted share on a pro forma basis, excluding nonrecurring charges as well as amortization of goodwill and purchased intangibles, is expected to range between $0.40 and $0.50 per diluted share for the second quarter of fiscal year 2002.

  • For the full year, the outlook for earnings per diluted share on a pro forma basis, excluding nonrecurring charges as well as amortization of goodwill and purchased intangibles, is being reaffirmed and is expected to range between $2.10 and $2.25.

Pro forma earnings per diluted share may vary due to timely shipment and customer acceptance of key new products based on the AutoCAD 2002 foundation, our ability to control and further reduce operating costs, future investments and spending related to spin-off business and fluctuations in share count.

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company expects to take a one-time nonrecurring charge in the range of $10 million to $15 million related primarily to facility consolidations. This charge is excluded in the calculation of pro forma earnings guidance provided in the previous paragraph.

The statements above contained in the business outlook are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. In addition to factors discussed above, other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: general market and business conditions, pricing pressure, continued success in technology advancements and timely release of new products and services, changes in customer ordering patterns, failure to grow internet-related businesses and operational results and equity financings of partially owned affiliates. Further information on potential factors that could affect the financial results of Autodesk are included in the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2001, which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Autodesk will host a toll free conference call at 888-813-7836 and an audio web cast on the first quarter results beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time at www.Autodesk.com/investor. An audio web cast replay will be available until June 1, 2001. A summary of Autodesk's financial results is as follows: Three months ended April 30 2001 2000 Net revenues $245,740,000 $231,259,000 Net income (1) $27,900,000 $25,606,000 Pro forma net income (2) $31,567,000 $30,161,000 Diluted net income per share (1) $0.50 $0.41 Pro forma diluted net income per share (2) $0.57 $0.48 (1) Net income for the quarter ended April 30, 2000 includes nonrecurring credits of $0.8 million or $0.01 per diluted share.

(2) Pro forma results for the quarter ended April 31, 2001, exclude amortization of goodwill and purchased intangibles of $5.3 million or $0.10 per diluted share. Pro forma results for the quarter ended April 30, 2000, exclude amortization of goodwill and purchased intangibles of $7.8 million or $0.12 per diluted share and nonrecurring credits of $0.8 million or $0.01 per diluted share.

About Autodesk

Autodesk (Nasdaq:ADSK) is the world's leading design software and digital content company for architectural design and land development, manufacturing, utilities, telecommunications, and media and entertainment. Founded in 1982, Autodesk provides design software, Internet portal services, wireless development platforms, and point-of-location applications that empower more than four million customers in over 150 countries to drive business and remain competitive. For more information, contact any Authorized Autodesk Reseller, call Autodesk at 800-964-6432, or visit www.autodesk.com. Discreet(TM) product information is available at 800-869-3504 or via the Web at www.discreet.com.

Note to Editors: Autodesk and the Autodesk logo are registered trademarks, and Discreet is a trademark, of Autodesk, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

Autodesk, Inc.
Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

                                                Three Months Ended
                                                     April 30,
                                                     ---------
                                                2001           2000
                                             ------------------------
                                                    (Unaudited)

Net revenues                                 $245,740       $231,259

Costs and expenses:
  Cost of revenues                             36,725         36,726

  Marketing and sales                          87,005         77,502

  Research and development                     46,159         40,255

  General and administrative                   33,943         31,805
                                             ------------------------

Total costs & expenses, excluding 
 amortization of goodwill and purchased 
 intangibles and nonrecurring credits         203,832        186,288
                                             ------------------------

Income from operations                         41,908         44,971

Interest and other income, net                  4,986          2,973
                                             ------------------------

Income before income taxes                     46,894         47,944

Provision for income taxes                    (14,116)       (15,538)

Equity in net loss of affiliate                (1,211)        (2,245)
                                             ------------------------

Net income                                   $ 31,567       $ 30,161
                                             ========================

Basic net income per share                     $ 0.58         $ 0.51
                                             ========================

Diluted net income per share                   $ 0.57         $ 0.48
                                             ========================

Shares used in computing 
 basic net income per share                    54,033         59,005
                                             ========================


Shares used in computing 
 diluted net income per share                  55,687         62,583
                                             ========================




Autodesk, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)
                                                Three Months Ended
                                                     April 30,
                                                     ---------
                                                2001           2000
                                             ------------------------
                                                   (Unaudited)

Net revenues                                $ 245,740      $ 231,259

Costs and expenses:
  Cost of revenues                             36,725         36,726
  Marketing and sales                          87,005         77,502
  Research and development                     46,159         40,255
  General and administrative                   33,943         31,805
  Amortization of goodwill 
   and purchased intangibles                    5,307          7,788
  Nonrecurring credits                              0           (800)
                                             ------------------------

                                              209,139        193,276
                                             ------------------------

Income from operations                         36,601         37,983

Interest and other income, net                  4,986          2,973
                                             ------------------------

Income before income taxes                     41,587         40,956

Provision for income taxes                    (12,476)       (13,105)

Equity in net loss of affiliate                (1,211)        (2,245)
                                             ------------------------

Net income                                    $27,900        $25,606
                                             ========================

Basic net income per share                     $ 0.52         $ 0.43
                                             ========================

Diluted net income per share                   $ 0.50         $ 0.41
                                             ========================

Shares used in computing 
 basic net income per share                    54,033         59,005
                                             ========================

Shares used in computing 
 diluted net income per share                  55,687         62,583
                                             ========================


Autodesk, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
                                               April 30,  January 31,
                                                 2001        2001
                                             ------------------------
                                              (Unaudited)  (Audited)
ASSETS:

Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                     $122,988    $116,391
  Marketable securities                          102,431     142,961
  Accounts receivable, net                       150,477     157,422
  Inventories                                     17,114      17,255
  Deferred income taxes                           26,622      26,696
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets       35,462      30,596
                                             ------------------------
Total current assets                             455,094     491,321
                                             ------------------------

Marketable securities                            169,359     163,148

Computer equipment, furniture 
 and leasehold improvements, at cost:
  Computer equipment and furniture               183,318     171,176
  Leasehold improvements                          27,351      27,145
  Less accumulated depreciation                 (150,235)   (144,325)
                                             ------------------------
Net computer equipment, furniture, 
 and leasehold improvements                       60,434      53,996

Purchased technologies 
 and capitalized software, net                    15,836      16,403
Goodwill, net                                     49,358      54,273
Deferred income taxes                             17,935      18,242
Other assets                                       9,080      10,376
                                             ------------------------
                                                $777,096    $807,759
                                             ========================

LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTEREST & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                              $ 52,216    $ 47,962
  Accrued compensation                            42,339      55,907
  Accrued income taxes                           101,788      97,109
  Deferred revenues                               49,671      50,993
  Other accrued liabilities                       80,259      81,942
                                             ------------------------
Total current liabilities                        326,273     333,913
                                             ------------------------


Other liabilities                                  1,208       1,208

Minority interest                                 12,210      12,964

Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock and additional paid-in capital    407,820     424,652
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss           (18,722)    (16,104)
  Deferred compensation                           (1,043)     (1,172)
  Retained earnings                               49,350      52,298
                                             ------------------------
Total stockholders' equity                       437,405     459,674
                                             ------------------------
                                                $777,096    $807,759
                                             ========================


Fiscal Year 2002                 QTR 1  QTR 2  QTR 3  QTR 4   YTD2002

Financial Statistics 
(in millions):
Net Revenues                    $ 245.7                       $ 245.7
Gross Margin                        85%                           85%
Pro Forma Operating Expenses    $ 167.1                       $ 167.1
Pro Forma Operating Margin          17%                           17%
Pro Forma Net Income (1)         $ 31.6                        $ 31.6
Pro Forma Earnings 
 Per Share (diluted)             $ 0.57                        $ 0.57
Total Cash and 
 Marketable Securities          $ 394.8                       $ 394.8
Days Sales Outstanding               55

Revenue by Geography 
 (in millions):
Americas                         $ 99.9                        $ 99.9
Europe                           $ 78.1                        $ 78.1
Asia/Pacific                     $ 67.7                        $ 67.7

Revenue by Division 
 (in millions):
Design Solutions                $ 196.6                       $ 196.6
     Manufacturing               $ 34.3                        $ 34.3
     GIS                         $ 21.4                        $ 21.4
     AEC                         $ 17.7                        $ 17.7
     Platform Group & Other     $ 123.2                       $ 123.2

Discreet                         $ 49.1                        $ 49.1

AutoCAD Statistics:
AutoCAD Units Sold               77,000                        77,000
AutoCAD Upgrade Revenue 
 (in millions)                   $ 17.0                        $ 17.0

Installed Base                2,852,000                     2,852,000

Headcount:
Headcount                         3,539                         3,539

Common Stock Statistics:
Stock Outstanding
(Pro Forma EPS 
 Calculation-diluted)        55,687,000                    55,687,000
Stock Repurchased             1,825,000                     1,825,000

(1) Pro forma net income excludes amortization of goodwill and
    purchased intangibles and nonrecurring charges and credits.

CONTACT: Autodesk, Inc.
Steve Cakebread, 415/507-6587 (Investor Contact)
steve.cakebread@autodesk.com
Misty Ohmart, 415/507-6208 (Investor Contact)
misty.ohmart@autodesk.com
Sheryl Seapy, 415/507-6271 (Media Contact)
sheryl.seapy@autodesk.com


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