SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autodesk, Inc.
(Nasdaq: ADSK) announced that it has completed the acquisition of
substantially all of the assets of BIMWorld, a privately-owned business
specializing in the production and distribution of branded BIM content for
building product manufacturers. The acquisition will enable Autodesk to
accelerate engagement with building product manufacturers and expand the
content available in Autodesk Seek, its online source for building product
design information into which the BIMWorld business will be combined. Terms
of the acquisition were not disclosed.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is a 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 www.autodesk.com.
Safe Harbor
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties, including statements regarding the impact of the
acquisition on Autodesk's product offerings and business plans. Factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially include the following:
difficulties encountered integrating the BIMWorld business; whether certain
market segments grow as anticipated; the competitive environment in the
software and online content industry and competitive responses to the
acquisition; and whether Autodesk can successfully develop new products or
modify existing products and the degree to which these gain market acceptance.
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, 2008, and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31,
2008, which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Autodesk and AutoCAD are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk,
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countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their
respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and
specifications at any time without notice, and is not responsible for
typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.
Media
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