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News Release

Autodesk Reports Record Revenues of $538 Million

Nov 15, 2007

Introduces 13 to 15 Percent Revenue Growth Guidance for Fiscal 2009

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) today reported record revenues of $538 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2008, an increase of 18 percent over the third quarter of fiscal 2007. Third quarter net income was $85 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, on a GAAP basis and $117 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, on a non-GAAP basis. Net income in the third quarter of the prior year was $58 million, or $0.24 per diluted share on a GAAP basis, and $86 million, or $0.35 per diluted share on a non-GAAP basis. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided at the end of this press release.

"Strong execution delivered yet another quarter of record revenue," said Carl Bass, Autodesk president and CEO. "Our success is ongoing because Autodesk solutions enable our customers to address important secular trends such as globalization, the need for new and improved infrastructure and the emergence of building information modeling as a new paradigm. These trends will continue to drive customers to rapidly adopt our industry leading solutions."

Operational Highlights

Autodesk's performance in the third quarter of fiscal 2008 was driven by strong increases in revenue from its model-based 3D and 2D vertical design products, revenue in the emerging economies, and revenue from new seats.

Design segment revenues increased 20 percent over the third quarter of fiscal 2007 to $467 million. Combined revenues from the Company's model-based 3D products, Inventor, Revit, Civil 3D and it's newly acquired NavisWorks software increased 32 percent over the third quarter of fiscal 2007 to $130 million and comprised 24 percent of total revenues. Autodesk shipped over 21,400 commercial seats of Revit, over 13,400 commercial seats of Inventor and nearly 8,200 commercial seats of Civil 3D. In addition, revenues from 2D vertical products increased 22 percent compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2007.

Once again, emerging economies contributed robust growth in revenues. Revenues from the emerging economies in Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Latin America increased 31 percent over the third quarter of fiscal 2007 to $92 million and represented 17 percent of total revenues.

Revenues from new seats increased by 20 percent compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2007. Revenues from new seats of Revit, AutoCAD Architecture and AutoCAD Mechanical were particularly strong, increasing 49 percent, 44 percent and 39 percent, respectively, compared to the third quarter of last year.

Upgrade revenue and maintenance revenue from subscriptions combined increased 15 percent over the third quarter of fiscal 2007 to $186 million. Maintenance revenue from subscriptions increased 29 percent compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2007 to $143 million, or 26 percent of revenue. Deferred maintenance revenue from subscriptions increased $10 million sequentially and $101 million compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2007. Total upgrade revenues decreased 16 percent compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2007, as expected.

    OTHER FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE QUARTER ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2007
    -- Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $873 million.
    -- Total backlog increased $8 million sequentially to $441 million.
       Deferred maintenance revenues from subscription increased $10 million
       sequentially to $366 million.  Unshipped product orders decreased
       $4 million sequentially to $17 million.
    -- Channel inventory remained below three weeks.
    -- Days sales outstanding, or DSO, was 51 days.
    -- Cash from operating activities was $161 million.
    -- $77 million was received from employees for the issuance of 4.1 million
       shares under employee stock plans during the quarter.
    -- $138 million was used to repurchase 3.0 million shares under the
       company's previously existing share repurchase plan.  6.2 million
       shares remain under the existing share repurchase authorization.
    -- There were approximately 230 million total shares outstanding,
       240 million diluted GAAP basis shares outstanding and 241 million
       diluted non-GAAP basis shares outstanding in the third quarter.  A
       reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided at the end
       of this press release.
    -- Revenues in the Americas increased 12 percent over the third quarter of
       fiscal 2007 to $218 million.
    -- Revenues in EMEA increased 27 percent over the third quarter of fiscal
       2007 to $203 million.
    -- Revenues in Asia Pacific increased 14 percent over the third quarter of
       fiscal 2007 to $118 million.

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.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2008

Net revenues for the fourth quarter are expected to be between $575 million and $585 million. GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $0.42 and $0.44. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $0.52 and $0.54 and exclude $0.08 related to stock-based compensation expense and $0.02 for the amortization of acquisition related intangibles.

Full Year Fiscal 2008

For fiscal year 2008, net revenues are expected to be between $2.148 billion and $2.158 billion. Full year GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $1.50 and $1.52. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $1.89 and $1.91 and exclude $0.28 related to stock-based compensation expense, $0.06 for the amortization of acquisition related intangibles, $0.03 reimbursement to employees for tax issues arising from the voluntary stock option review, $0.01 for an investment impairment and $0.01 for in-process research and development.

First Quarter Fiscal 2009

Net revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 are expected to be in the range of $575 million and $585 million. GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $0.42 and $0.44. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $0.50 and $0.52 and exclude $0.06 related to stock-based compensation expense and $0.02 for the amortization of acquisition related intangibles.

Full Year Fiscal 2009

For fiscal year 2009, net revenues are expected to be between $2.425 billion and $2.475 billion. Full year GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $1.84 and $1.90. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $2.20 and $2.26 and exclude $0.28 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 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, difficulties encountered in integrating new or acquired businesses and technologies, fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates, unexpected fluctuations in our tax rate, the timing and degree of expected investments in growth opportunities, slowing momentum in maintenance or subscription revenues, failure to achieve sufficient sell-through in our channels for new or existing products, pricing pressure, failure to achieve continued cost reductions and productivity increases, 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, the financial and business condition of our reseller and distribution channels, interruptions or terminations in the business of the Company's consultants or third party developers, and unanticipated impact of accounting for technology acquisitions.

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, 2007 and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2007 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 866-700-0133 or 617-213-8831 (passcode: 99767233). 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: 80971692).

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, Autodesk, Civil 3D, Inventor, Revit, and NavisWorks are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

     Investors:  Sue Pirri, sue.pirri@autodesk.com, 415-507-6467
                 Katie Blanchard, katherine.blanchard@autodesk.com,
                  415-507-6034
                 John Clancy, john.clancy@autodesk.com, 415-507-6373

     Press:  Pam Pollace, pam.pollace@autodesk.com, 415-547-2441
             Caroline Kawashima, caroline.kawashima@autodesk.com, 415-547-2498



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

                                        Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended
                                            October 31,       October 31,
                                           2007    2006     2007      2006
                                            (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)
    Net revenues:
      License and other                   $395.8  $346.3  $1,172.6  $1,041.2

      Maintenance                          142.6   110.5     400.2     301.2

        Total net revenues                 538.4   456.8   1,572.8   1,342.4

    Cost of license and other revenues      49.7    54.5     149.8     155.6

    Cost of maintenance revenues             1.9     1.8       6.3       6.4

      Total cost of revenues                51.6    56.3     156.1     162.0

      Gross margin                         486.8   400.5   1,416.7   1,180.4

    Operating Expenses:

      Marketing and sales                  208.9   177.1     600.1     515.0

      Research and development             123.2   108.9     352.9     306.3

      General and administrative            49.1    45.9     142.2     129.1

        Total operating expenses           381.2   331.9   1,095.2     950.4

    Income from operations                 105.6    68.6     321.5     230.0

    Interest and other income, net           4.4     6.0      17.6      12.3

    Income before income taxes             110.0    74.6     339.1     242.3

    Provision for income taxes             (25.2)  (16.6)    (79.4)    (49.0)

    Net income                             $84.8   $58.0    $259.7    $193.3

    Basic net income per share             $0.37   $0.25     $1.13     $0.84

    Diluted net income per share           $0.35   $0.24     $1.07     $0.80

    Shares used in computing basic
     net income per share                  229.4   230.9     230.3     230.6

    Shares used in computing diluted
     net income per share                  239.9   242.0     242.5     243.1



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

                                                   October 31,    January 31,
                                                      2007           2007
                                                  (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)
    ASSETS:

    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                      $828.3         $665.9
      Marketable securities                            44.3          112.0
      Accounts receivable, net                        299.2          301.3
      Deferred income taxes                            99.8           78.1
      Prepaid expenses and other current assets        48.7           32.4
    Total current assets                            1,320.3        1,189.7

    Computer equipment, software, furniture
     and leasehold improvements, net                   68.7           65.6
    Purchased technologies, net                        60.0           51.3
    Goodwill                                          390.8          355.3
    Deferred income taxes, net                         69.3           59.8
    Other assets                                       81.9           75.8
                                                   $1,991.0       $1,797.5


    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable                                $77.2          $61.0
      Accrued compensation                            121.7          120.7
      Accrued income taxes                              2.0           23.6
      Deferred revenues                               343.9          311.4
      Other accrued liabilities                        63.3           57.5
    Total current liabilities                         608.1          574.2

    Deferred revenues                                  80.0           67.4
    Long term income taxes payable                     77.1              -
    Other liabilities                                  47.0           40.9

    Commitments and contingencies                         -              -

    Stockholders' equity:
      Preferred stock                                     -              -
      Common stock and additional paid-in
       capital                                        987.9          908.3
      Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)    11.8           (3.6)
      Retained earnings                               179.1          210.3
    Total stockholders' equity                      1,178.8        1,115.0
                                                   $1,991.0       $1,797.5



    Autodesk, Inc.
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    (In millions)
                                                        Nine Months Ended
                                                           October 31,
                                                        2007        2006
                                                            (Unaudited)
    Operating Activities
      Net income                                       $259.7       $193.3
      Adjustments to reconcile net income to
       net cash provided by operating activities:
        Charge for acquired in-process research
         and development                                  3.6            -
        Depreciation and amortization                    44.1         39.2
        Stock-based compensation expense                 73.1         76.0
        Tax benefits from employee stock plans              -          4.5
        Restructuring related charges, net                  -          1.1
        Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
         net of business combinations                   109.0         71.7
    Net cash provided by operating activities           489.5        385.8

    Investing Activities
      Purchases of available-for-sale marketable
       securities                                      (727.9)      (315.5)
      Sales and maturities of available-
       for-sale marketable securities                   795.5        325.2
      Business combinations, net of cash acquired       (66.0)       (52.5)
      Acquisition of equity investment                      -        (12.5)
      Capital and other expenditures                    (29.1)       (25.4)
      Other investing activities                            -          2.3
    Net cash used in investing activities               (27.5)       (78.4)

    Financing activities
      Proceeds from issuance of common stock,
       net of issuance costs                            160.7         74.1
      Repurchases of common stock                      (463.5)      (154.4)
    Net cash used in financing activities              (302.8)       (80.3)

    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and
     cash equivalents                                     3.2          0.6

    Net increase in cash and cash equivalents           162.4        227.7
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year      665.9        287.2
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period         $828.3       $514.9



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

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,
                                          2007     2006     2007      2006
                                           (Unaudited)        (Unaudited)

    GAAP cost of license and other
     revenues                             $49.7    $54.5    $149.8    $155.6
    SFAS 123R stock-based compensation
     expense                               (2.1)    (1.9)     (3.8)     (4.1)
    Employee tax reimbursements related
     to stock option review                   -        -      (1.1)        -
    Amortization of developed technology   (3.1)    (1.7)     (7.3)     (4.9)
    Non-GAAP cost of license and other
     revenues                             $44.5    $50.9    $137.6    $146.6

    GAAP gross margin                    $486.8   $400.5  $1,416.7  $1,180.4
    SFAS 123R stock-based compensation
     expense                                2.1      1.9       3.8       4.1
    Employee tax reimbursements related
     to stock option review                   -        -       1.1         -
    Amortization of developed technology    3.1      1.7       7.3       4.9
    Non-GAAP gross margin                $492.0   $404.1  $1,428.9  $1,189.4

    GAAP marketing and sales             $208.9   $177.1    $600.1    $515.0
    SFAS 123R stock-based compensation
     expense                              (16.2)   (15.3)    (31.3)    (34.0)
    Employee tax reimbursements related
     to stock option review                   -        -      (4.8)        -
    Non-GAAP marketing and sales         $192.7   $161.8    $564.0    $481.0

    GAAP research and development        $123.2   $108.9    $352.9    $306.3
    SFAS 123R stock-based compensation
     expense                              (12.6)   (11.1)    (23.9)    (25.0)
    Employee tax reimbursements related
     to stock option review                   -        -      (4.4)        -
    In-process research and development    (2.5)       -      (3.6)        -
    Non-GAAP research and development    $108.1    $97.8    $321.0    $281.3

    GAAP general and administrative       $49.1    $45.9    $142.2    $129.1
    SFAS 123R stock-based compensation
     expense                               (6.4)    (5.9)    (14.1)    (12.9)
    Employee tax reimbursements related
     to stock option review                   -        -      (1.7)        -
    Litigation accrual                        -        -         -      (5.0)
    Amortization of customer
     relationships and trademarks          (2.3)    (1.9)     (6.2)     (5.9)
    Non-GAAP general and administrative   $40.4    $38.1    $120.2    $105.3

    GAAP operating expenses              $381.2   $331.9  $1,095.2    $950.4
    SFAS 123R stock-based compensation
     expense                              (35.2)   (32.3)    (69.3)    (71.9)
    Employee tax reimbursements related
     to stock option review                   -        -     (10.9)        -
    Litigation accrual                        -        -         -      (5.0)
    Amortization of customer
     relationships and trademarks          (2.3)    (1.9)     (6.2)     (5.9)
    In-process research and development    (2.5)      -       (3.6)        -
    Non-GAAP operating expenses          $341.2   $297.7  $1,005.2    $867.6

    GAAP income from operations          $105.6    $68.6    $321.5    $230.0
    SFAS 123R stock-based compensation
     expense                               37.3     34.2      73.1      76.0
    Employee tax reimbursements related
     to stock option review                   -        -      12.0         -
    Litigation accrual                        -        -         -       5.0
    Amortization of developed technology    3.1      1.7       7.3       4.9
    Amortization of customer
     relationships and trademarks           2.3      1.9       6.2       5.9
    In-process research and development     2.5        -       3.6         -
    Non-GAAP income from operations      $150.8   $106.4    $423.7    $321.8

    GAAP interest and other income, net    $4.4     $6.0     $17.6     $12.3
    Investment impairment                   4.0        -       4.0         -
    Non-GAAP interest and other income,
     net                                   $8.4     $6.0     $21.6     $12.3

    GAAP provision for income taxes      $(25.2)  $(16.6)   $(79.4)   $(49.0)
    Income tax effect on difference
     between GAAP and non-GAAP total
     costs and expenses at a normalized
     rate                                 (16.9)    (9.5)    (33.6)    (23.1)
    Non-GAAP provision for income taxes  $(42.1)  $(26.1)  $(113.0)   $(72.1)

    GAAP net income                       $84.8    $58.0    $259.7    $193.3
    SFAS 123R stock-based compensation
     expense                               37.3     34.2      73.1      76.0
    Employee tax reimbursements related
     to stock option review                   -        -      12.0         -
    Investment impairment                   4.0        -       4.0         -
    Litigation accrual                        -        -         -       5.0
    Amortization of developed technology    3.1      1.7       7.3       4.9
    Amortization of customer
     relationships and trademarks           2.3      1.9       6.2       5.9
    In-process research and development     2.5        -       3.6         -
    Income tax effect on difference
     between GAAP and non-GAAP total
     costs and expenses at a normalized
     rate                                 (16.9)    (9.5)    (33.6)    (23.1)
    Non-GAAP net income                  $117.1    $86.3    $332.3    $262.0

    GAAP diluted net income per share     $0.35    $0.24     $1.07     $0.80
    SFAS 123R stock-based compensation
     expense                               0.16     0.14      0.30      0.31
    Employee tax reimbursements related
     to stock option review                   -        -      0.05         -
    Investment impairment                  0.02        -      0.02         -
    Litigation accrual                        -        -         -      0.02
    Amortization of developed technology   0.01     0.01      0.03      0.02
    Amortization of customer
     relationships and trademarks          0.01     0.01      0.02      0.02
    In-process research and development    0.01        -      0.01         -
    Income tax effect on difference
     between GAAP and non-GAAP total
     costs and expenses at a normalized
     rate                                 (0.07)   (0.05)    (0.14)    (0.10)
    Non-GAAP diluted net income per
     share                                $0.49    $0.35     $1.36     $1.07

    GAAP diluted shares used in per
     share calculation                  239,908  242,029   242,455   243,003
    Impact of SFAS 123R
     on diluted shares                    1,328    1,286     1,312     1,666
    Non-GAAP diluted shares used in per
     share calculation                  241,236  243,315   243,767   244,669



    Autodesk, Inc.
    Non-GAAP Results Disclosure
    (In millions)

    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 revenues, 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.



                     Other Supplemental Financial Information
    Fiscal Year 2008          QTR 1       QTR 2       QTR 3   QTR 4  YTD 2008
    Financial Statistics
     (in millions):
    Total net revenues        $508        $526        $538            $1,573
      License and other
       revenues               $383        $394        $396            $1,173
      Maintenance revenues    $125        $132        $143              $400

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

    GAAP Operating Expenses   $355        $359        $381            $1,095
    GAAP Operating Margin       20%         22%         20%               20%
    GAAP Net Income            $83         $92         $85              $260
    GAAP Diluted Net
     Income Per Share        $0.34       $0.38       $0.35             $1.07

    Non-GAAP Operating
     Expenses (1)(2)          $328        $336        $341            $1,005
    Non-GAAP Operating
     Margin (1)(3)              26%         27%         28%               27%
    Non-GAAP Net
     Income (1)(4)            $107        $108        $117              $332
    Non-GAAP Diluted
     Net Income Per
     Share (1)(5)            $0.44       $0.44       $0.49             $1.36

    Total Cash and
     Marketable
     Securities               $964        $827        $873              $873
    Days Sales Outstanding      47          48          51                51
    Capital Expenditures        $7         $11         $11               $29
    Cash from Operations      $192        $136        $161              $489
    GAAP Depreciation
     and Amortization          $14         $15         $15               $44

    Revenue by Geography
     (in millions):
    Americas                  $185        $195        $218              $598
    Europe                    $206        $204        $203              $613
    Asia/Pacific              $117        $127        $118              $362

    Revenue by Division
     (in millions):
    Design Solutions
     Segment                  $445        $459        $468            $1,372
      Platform Solutions
       and Emerging
       Business Division      $251        $241        $242              $734
      Architecture,
       Engineering and
       Construction
       Division               $100        $119        $124              $343
      Manufacturing
       Solutions Division      $94         $99        $102              $295

    Media and Entertainment
     Segment                   $59         $62         $67              $188

    Other                       $4          $5          $4               $13

    Other Revenue
     Statistics:
    % of Total Rev from
     AutoCAD, AutoCAD
     upgrades and AutoCAD LT    43%         38%         37%               39%
    % of Total Rev from
     3D design products         21%         23%         24%               23%
    % of Total Rev from
     Emerging Economies         14%         15%         17%               16%
    Upgrade Revenue
     (in millions)             $71         $46         $43              $160

    Deferred Maintenance
     Revenue (in millions):
    Deferred Maintenance
     Revenue Balance          $343        $356        $366              $366

    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 Revenues              $19         $12         $16               $47
    FX Impact on Total
     Operating Expenses        $(5)        $(5)        $(5)             $(15)
    FX Impact on
     Total Net Income          $14          $7         $11               $32

    Operating Income
     (Loss) by Segment
     (in millions):
    Design Solutions          $190        $198        $207              $595
    Media and
     Entertainment             $21         $22         $24               $67
    Unallocated amounts      $(109)      $(106)      $(125)            $(340)

    Common Stock
     Statistics:
    GAAP Shares
     Outstanding       231,166,000 229,331,000 230,416,000       230,416,000
    GAAP Fully
     Diluted Shares
     Outstanding       243,848,000 242,986,000 239,908,000       242,455,000
    Shares
     Repurchased                 -   7,062,000   3,001,000        10,063,000

    Installed Base
     Statistics:
    Total AutoCAD-
     based Installed
     Base                4,162,000   4,213,000   4,268,000         4,268,000
    Total Inventor
     Installed Base        699,000     722,000     747,000           747,000
    Total Subscription
     Installed Base      1,295,000   1,329,000   1,387,000         1,387,000



    Fiscal Year 2008          QTR 1       QTR 2       QTR 3   QTR 4  YTD 2008


    (1) 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 revenues, 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.


    (2) GAAP Operating
         Expenses             $355        $359        $381            $1,095
        Stock-based
         compensation expense  (14)        (20)        (35)              (69)
        Tax impact of stock
         option review         (11)          -           -               (11)
        Amortization of
         customer
         relationships
         and trademarks         (2)         (2)         (2)               (6)
        In-process research
         and development         -          (1)         (3)               (4)
        Non-GAAP Operating
         Expenses             $328        $336        $341            $1,005

    (3) GAAP Operating
         Margin                 20%         22%         20%               20%
        Stock-based
         compensation expense    3%          4%          7%                5%
        Tax impact of stock
         option review           2%          0%          0%                1%
        Amortization
         of developed
         technology              1%          0%          1%                1%
        Amortization of
         customer
         relationships and
         trademarks              0%          1%          0%                0%
        In-process research
         and development         0%          0%          1%                0%
        Non-GAAP Operating
         Margin                 26%         27%         28%               27%

    (4) GAAP Net Income        $83          $92          $85            $260
        Stock-based
         compensation
         expense                15           21           37              73
        Tax impact of stock
         option review          12            -            -              12
        Investment
         impairment              -            -            4               4
        Amortization
         of developed
         technology              2            2            3               7
        Amortization of
         customer
         relationships and
         trademarks              2            2            2               6
        In-process research
         and development         -            1            3               4
        Income tax effect on
         difference between
         GAAP and non-GAAP
         total costs and
         expenses at the
         normalized rate        (7)         (10)         (17)            (34)
        Non-GAAP Net
         Income               $107         $108         $117            $332

    (5) GAAP Diluted
         Net Income Per
         Share               $0.34        $0.38        $0.35           $1.07
        Stock-based
         compensation
         expense              0.06         0.09         0.16            0.30
        Tax impact of
         stock option
         review               0.05            -            -            0.05
        Investment
         impairment              -            -         0.02            0.02
        Amortization
         of developed
         technology           0.01         0.01         0.01            0.03
        Amortization
         of customer
         relationships
         and trademarks       0.01            -         0.01            0.02
        In-process
         research and
         development             -            -         0.01            0.01
        Income tax effect
         on difference
         between GAAP and
         non-GAAP total
         costs and expenses
         at the normalized
         rate                (0.03)       (0.04)       (0.07)          (0.14)
        Non-GAAP Diluted
         Net Income Per
         Share               $0.44        $0.44        $0.49           $1.36

SOURCE Autodesk, Inc. 11/15/2007

Web site: http://www.autodesk.com
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