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Autodesk Reports Fourth Quarter Results

Feb 25, 2003
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Feb 25, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADSK), the world's leading design software and digital content company, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2003. For the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2003, Autodesk reported net revenues of $196 million compared to $189 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2003, an increase of four percent sequentially. Net revenues were $254 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002.

Fourth quarter net income was $6.4 million or $0.06 per diluted share compared to a net loss of $3.9 million or ($0.03) per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2003. Net income for the same quarter a year ago was $21.8 million or $0.19 per diluted share.

"We are pleased to have grown revenue four percent sequentially in the face of continued economic challenges," said Carol Bartz, Autodesk chairman and CEO. "Strength in our subscription program and our industry verticals demonstrate that our strategy is working. Autodesk delivers the value and return on investment that customers are looking for now."

On a pro forma basis, as defined below, fourth quarter net income was $8.0 million or $0.07 per diluted share compared to $5.8 million or $0.05 per diluted share in the third quarter of fiscal 2003, sequential increases of 38 percent and 40 percent respectively. Pro forma net income was $37.0 million or $0.32 per diluted share for the same quarter a year ago.

Fourth Quarter Highlights

-- Fueled by strong performance from subscriptions and the vertical industries, net revenue grew four percent sequentially, despite the challenging business environment.

-- Momentum for subscription is building, as evidenced by six percent increase in subscription revenue for the quarter. Growth of subscription bookings was an impressive 58 percent. During the quarter, Autodesk closed its largest subscription contract to date, valued in excess of $1 million.

-- All of our Design Solutions vertical markets saw strong sequential growth proving customers see the value of Autodesk's market specific solutions.

-- Our Manufacturing Division grew 11% sequentially on the strength of our 3D business, with Autodesk Inventor(R) 6 seats sold reaching 6,600 worldwide in the quarter. Streamline(R), our product lifecycle management initiative added 19 new customers in the quarter.

-- Our Building Division drove a third consecutive quarter of growth despite the global downturn in construction. The 10 percent sequential increase was driven by an increase in Autodesk(R) Revit(R) 5 revenues of more than 80 percent, coupled with growth in Autodesk(R) Architectural Desktop and Autodesk(R) Building Systems 3.

-- An independent research study of 50 Autodesk(R) Buzzsaw(TM) customers noted their average return on investment in the first year was 370 percent. Breakeven for these customers was within three months, proving that Autodesk solutions do provide quick ROI to customers.

-- Our Infrastructure Division (formerly GIS) grew 10% from last quarter on strong performance from Autodesk MapGuide(R) and Autodesk(R) Land Desktop.

-- Cash and investments were $411 million at the end of the fourth quarter, up from $395 million in the last quarter.

"I have never been more confident about Autodesk's overall position in the market," said Bartz. "We will have significant new releases of all of our products by mid-year, and customers are already raving about them. Our subscription program is a resounding success, providing customers with the value they have come to expect. Our sound financial position and ability to generate positive cash flow in the midst of an industry slowdown continue to be significant competitive advantages for Autodesk."

Business Outlook

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

Q1 Fiscal 2004

Net revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 are expected to be in the range of $205 million to $210 million. Earnings per diluted share for the first quarter of fiscal year 2004 are expected to be in the range of $0.03 to $0.06.

Full Year Fiscal 2004

Net revenues for fiscal 2004 are expected to be in the range of $875 million to $900 million. Earnings per diluted share for fiscal year 2004 are expected to be in the range of $0.50 to $0.60.

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, delays in the release of new products and services, failure to achieve customer acceptance of key new design and entertainment applications, pricing pressure, failure to achieve continued success in technology advancements, failure to successfully integrate new or acquired businesses, financial and business condition of our reseller and distribution channels, failure to grow lifecycle management or collaboration.

In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 5, Autodesk records reserves to cover contingent liabilities, based upon our best current estimates. Our expenses for the fiscal fourth quarter include a $2.5 million reserve for a lawsuit which is scheduled for trial in March. However, due to the inherent uncertainties of litigation, ultimate resolution of this matter could result in liability to the company which is greater or less than the reserved amount. In that event, if litigation is resolved prior to filing our fiscal year 2003 form 10-K, the results for the fiscal fourth quarter would be adjusted accordingly.

Further information on potential factors that could affect the financial results of Autodesk are included in the company's reports on Form 10-K, for the year ended January 31, 2002 and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2002, which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Autodesk will host a toll free conference call at 800-369-1154 (password: Autodesk) and an audio webcast on the fourth quarter results beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time at www.Autodesk.com/investor. An audio webcast replay will be available until March 1, 2003.

A summary of Autodesk's financial results is as follows:
Three months ended January 31               2003           2002
Net revenues                            $195,516,000   $254,034,000
Net income(1)(2)                        $  6,413,000   $ 21,769,000
Pro forma net income(3)                 $  7,955,000   $ 37,022,000
Diluted net income per share(1)(2)      $       0.06   $       0.19
Pro forma diluted net
 income per share(3)                    $       0.07   $       0.32
	   (1) Net income for the quarter ended January 31, 2003 includes
restructuring and other charges of $7.3 million or $0.06 per diluted
share and a non-recurring tax benefit of $3.8 million or $0.03 per
diluted share. Net income for the quarter ended January 31, 2002,
includes restructuring and other charges of $16.6 million or $0.14 per
diluted share.
	   (2) On February 1, 2002, Autodesk adopted new accounting rules
which resulted in the discontinuation of goodwill amortization. Net
income for the quarter ended January 31, 2002 includes $5.0 million or
$0.04 per diluted share of goodwill amortization.
	   (3) Pro forma results for the quarter ended January 31, 2003
excludes restructuring and other charges and amortization of purchased
intangibles totaling $7.4 million or $0.06 per diluted share and a
non-recurring tax benefit of $3.8 million or $0.03 per diluted share.
Pro forma results for the quarter ended January 31, 2002 exclude
amortization of purchased intangibles totaling $5.2 million or $0.05
per diluted share and restructuring and other charges of $16.6 million
or $0.14 per diluted share.
Fiscal Year ended January 31                2003           2002
Net revenues                            $824,945,000   $947,491,000
Net income(4)(5)                        $ 31,904,000   $ 90,313,000
Pro forma net income(6)                 $ 47,196,000   $118,976,000
Diluted net income per share(4)(5)      $       0.28   $       0.80
Pro forma diluted net income
 per share(6)                           $       0.41   $       1.06
	   (4) Net income for the year ended January 31, 2003 includes $25.9
million of restructuring and other charges or $0.23 per diluted share
and a non-recurring tax benefit of $3.8 million or $0.03 per diluted
share. Net income for the year ended January 31, 2002, includes
amortization of goodwill and purchased intangibles of $20.9 million or
$0.19 per diluted share, restructuring and other charges of $33.6
million or $0.30 per diluted share and a one-time gain on disposal of
affiliate of $9.5 million or $0.08 per diluted share.
	   (5) On February 1, 2002, Autodesk adopted new accounting rules
which resulted in the discontinuation of goodwill amortization. Net
income for the year ended January 31, 2002 includes $19.9 million or
$0.18 per diluted share of goodwill amortization.
	   (6) Pro forma results for the year ended January 31, 2003 excludes
restructuring and other charges and amortization of purchased
intangibles totaling $26.2 million or $0.23 per diluted share and a
non-recurring tax benefit of $3.8 million or $0.03 per diluted share.
Pro forma results for the year ended January 31, 2002, exclude
amortization of goodwill and purchased intangibles of $20.9 million or
$0.19 per diluted share, restructuring and other charges of $33.6
million or $0.30 per diluted share and a one-time gain on disposal of
affiliate of $9.5 million or $0.08 per diluted share.
About Autodesk

Autodesk is the world's leading design software and digital content company, offering customers progressive business solutions through powerful technology products and services. Autodesk helps customers in the building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media, and wireless data services fields increase the value of their digital design data and improve efficiencies across their entire project lifecycle management processes. 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 Income
(In thousands, except per share data)
                               Three Months Ended      Year Ended
                                   January 31,         January 31,
                               ------------------- -------------------
                                   2003      2002      2003      2002
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
                                   (Unaudited)         (Unaudited)
Net revenues                   $195,516  $254,034  $824,945  $947,491
Costs and expenses:
    Cost of revenues             33,425    41,486   140,162   151,203
    Marketing and sales          80,474    88,842   331,721   343,508
    Research and development     39,957    39,195   172,985   168,574
    General and administrative   33,084    33,368   128,929   131,499
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
                                186,940   202,891   773,797   794,784
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income from operations            8,576    51,143    51,148   152,707
Interest and other income, net    2,321     1,745    13,504    19,058
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income before income taxes       10,897    52,888    64,652   171,765
Provision for income taxes       (2,942)  (15,866)  (17,456)  (51,578)
Equity in net loss of
 affiliate                            -         -         -    (1,211)
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income                       $7,955   $37,022   $47,196  $118,976
                               ========= ========= ========= =========
Basic net income per share        $0.07     $0.34     $0.42     $1.09
                               ========= ========= ========= =========
Diluted net income per share      $0.07     $0.32     $0.41     $1.06
                               ========= ========= ========= =========
Shares used in computing basic
 net income per share           112,619   110,382   113,035   108,816
                               ========= ========= ========= =========
Shares used in computing
 diluted net income per share   114,161   114,428   114,775   112,276
                               ========= ========= ========= =========
The above pro forma amounts have been
 adjusted to exclude the following items:
Amortization of goodwill and
 purchased intangibles              $26    $5,224      $299   $20,903
Restructuring and other           7,324    16,566    25,887    33,630
Non-recurring tax benefit        (3,824)        -    (3,824)        -
Gain on disposal of affiliate         -         -         -    (9,461)
Income tax effect                (1,984)   (6,537)   (7,070)  (16,409)
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net difference between actual
 results and pro forma net
 income                          $1,542   $15,253   $15,292   $28,663
                               ========= ========= ========= =========
Autodesk, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share data)
                               Three Months Ended      Year Ended
                                   January 31,         January 31,
                               ------------------- -------------------
                                   2003      2002      2003      2002
                               --------- ------------------- ---------
                                   (Unaudited)          (Audited)
Net revenues                   $195,516  $254,034  $824,945  $947,491
Costs and expenses:
    Cost of revenues             33,425    41,486   140,162   151,203
    Marketing and sales          80,474    88,842   331,721   343,508
    Research and development     39,957    39,195   172,985   168,574
    General and administrative   33,084    33,368   128,929   131,499
    Amortization of goodwill
     and purchased intangibles       26     5,224       299    20,903
    Restructuring and other       7,324    16,566    25,887    33,630
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
                                194,290   224,681   799,983   849,317
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income from operations            1,226    29,353    24,962    98,174
Interest and other income, net    2,321     1,745    13,504    19,058
Gain on disposal of affiliate         -         -         -     9,461
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income before income taxes        3,547    31,098    38,466   126,693
Benefit (provision) for income
 taxes                            2,866    (9,329)   (6,562)  (35,169)
Equity in net loss of
 affiliate                            -         -         -    (1,211)
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income                       $6,413   $21,769   $31,904   $90,313
                               ========= ========= ========= =========
Basic net income per share        $0.06     $0.20     $0.28     $0.83
                               ========= ========= ========= =========
Diluted net income per share      $0.06     $0.19     $0.28     $0.80
                               ========= ========= ========= =========
Shares used in computing basic
 net income per share           112,619   110,382   113,035   108,816
                               ========= ========= ========= =========
Shares used in computing
 diluted net income per share   114,161   114,428   114,775   112,276
                               ========= ========= ========= =========
Autodesk, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
                                               January 31, January 31,
                                                  2003        2002
                                               ----------- -----------
                                                (Audited)   (Audited)
ASSETS:
Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents                    $158,949    $136,781
    Marketable securities                          88,071     201,030
    Accounts receivable, net                      132,803     140,465
    Inventories                                    12,284      17,999
    Deferred income taxes                          28,923      31,477
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets      28,602      36,118
                                               ----------- -----------
Total current assets                              449,632     563,870
                                               ----------- -----------
Marketable securities                             164,029     166,800
Computer equipment, software, furniture and
 leasehold improvements, at cost:
    Computer equipment, software and furniture    210,900     200,568
    Leasehold improvements                         32,913      29,652
    Less accumulated depreciation                (167,691)   (157,400)
                                               ----------- -----------
                                                   76,122      72,820
Purchased technologies and capitalized
 software, net                                     30,125      19,336
Goodwill, net                                     155,945      39,987
Deferred income taxes, net                              0      29,459
Other assets                                        7,797      10,172
                                               ----------- -----------
                                                 $883,650    $902,444
                                               =========== ===========
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable                              $45,122     $53,769
    Accrued compensation                           44,869      57,540
    Accrued income taxes                           40,859      91,922
    Deferred revenues                              93,241      65,474
    Other accrued liabilities                      86,994     101,946
                                               ----------- -----------
Total current liabilities                         311,085     370,651
                                               ----------- -----------
Deferred income taxes, net                          1,678           0
Other liabilities                                   2,736       2,479
Stockholders' equity:
    Common stock and additional paid-in
     capital                                      479,874     458,135
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss          (12,625)    (19,972)
    Deferred compensation                          (2,185)       (713)
    Retained earnings                             103,087      91,864
                                               ----------- -----------
Total stockholders' equity                        568,151     529,314
                                               ----------- -----------
                                                 $883,650    $902,444
                                               =========== ===========
Autodesk
Fiscal Year 2003
                QTR 1       QTR 2       QTR 3       QTR 4      YTD2003
Financial Statistics
(in millions):
Net Revenues   $ 229.3     $ 211.4     $ 188.7     $ 195.5     $ 824.9
Gross Margin       82%         84%         83%         83%         83%
Pro Forma
 Operating
 Expenses      $ 165.7     $ 163.0     $ 151.4     $ 153.5     $ 633.6
Pro Forma
 Operating
 Margin            10%          7%          3%          4%          6%
Pro Forma Net
 Income (1)    $  18.9     $  14.5     $   5.8     $   8.0     $  47.2
Pro Forma
 Earnings
 Per Share
 (diluted)     $  0.16     $  0.13     $  0.05     $  0.07     $  0.41
Total Cash and
 Marketable
 Securities    $ 423.0     $ 406.7     $ 395.2     $ 411.0     $ 411.0
Days Sales
 Outstanding        50          56          62          62
Revenue by
 Geography
 (in millions):
Americas       $ 106.8     $  92.7     $  87.4     $  87.3     $ 374.2
Europe         $  71.8     $  66.2     $  58.2     $  67.2     $ 263.4
Asia/Pacific   $  50.7     $  52.5     $  43.1     $  41.0     $ 187.3
Revenue by
 Division
 (in millions):
Design Solutions
 Group         $ 193.9     $ 178.6     $ 158.2     $ 165.7     $ 696.4
 Manufacturing
  Solutions
  Division     $  33.7     $  33.3     $  24.6     $  27.2     $ 118.8
 Infrastructure
  Solutions
  Division
  (formerly
   GIS)        $  27.1     $  26.0     $  23.9     $  26.4     $ 103.4
  Building
   Solutions
   Group       $  21.8     $  16.2     $  16.9     $  18.6     $  73.5
  Platform
   Technology
   Division &
   Other       $ 111.3     $ 103.1     $  92.8     $  93.5     $ 400.7
Discreet       $  35.4     $  32.8     $  30.5     $  29.8     $ 128.5
AutoCAD
 Statistics:
New Units of
 AutoCAD-based
 Products       46,700      35,300     46,000       50,300     178,300
Upgrade Revenue
 of AutoCAD-
 based
 Products      $  21.3     $  13.1     $  10.9     $  23.7     $  69.0
 (in millions)
Installed
 Base        3,091,700   3,127,000   3,173,000   3,223,300   3,223,300
Headcount:
Headcount        3,706       3,715       3,622       3,498       3,498
Common Stock
 Statistics:
Stock
 Outstanding
 (Pro Forma
 EPS
 Calculation
 -diluted) 118,402,000 114,275,000 113,558,000 114,161,000 114,161,000
Stock
 Repurchased   446,000   2,003,000     641,000   1,300,000   4,390,000
(1) Pro forma net income excludes amortization of goodwill and
    purchased intangibles, restructuring and other charges, and a
    non-recurring tax benefit recognized during the fourth quarter of
    fiscal 2003.

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