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This information was released August 19, 1993 at 1:16 pm PDT. For Release 1:16 PDT Contact: Christine Tsingos 415-332-2344, Ext. 4819 AUTODESK REPORTS 21 PERCENT INCREASE IN SECOND QUARTER REVENUES Company Posts Strong Quarter Sausalito, Calif. — August 19, 1993 — Autodesk, Inc. today reported that net revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 1993 grew to $103.6 million compared to $85.5 million for the same quarter in the prior fiscal year, an increase of 21 percent. Net income for the second quarter increased to $16.5 million, compared with $10.6 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Earnings per share increased to $.65 per share compared to $.43 per share during the same period in the prior fiscal year, an increase of 51 percent. The Company's increase in second quarter net revenues was primarily attributable to continued strong worldwide growth in new sales of AutoCAD, particularly in the Asia/Pacific and Americas regions. Specifically, revenues in Korea and Taiwan increased nearly 300 percent over revenues in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year, while Latin America grew approximately 200 percent over the prior fiscal year. "We are pleased with the solid revenue and unit growth we posted this quarter despite uncertain worldwide macroeconomic conditions," said Carol Bartz, CEO of Autodesk, adding "Both Latin America and Asia/Pacific had particularly strong showings as a result of the investments in infrastructure we made in these regions." Autodesk's ongoing investments in worldwide infrastructure include an expansion and strengthening of the Company's reseller channel, more rapid delivery of localized products and increased local market presence. Autodesk's customer base totals more than two million users who are supported either directly by the Company or through a network of authorized dealers. Independent application developers supply nearly 4,000 products to customize AutoCAD to a variety of disciplines, ranging from civil engineering to facilities management. A summary of Autodesk's operating results is as follows: Three months ended July 31 1993 1992 Net revenues $103,613,000 $85,479,000 Net income $ 16,471,000 $10,558,000 Net income per share $.65 $.43 Six months ended July 31 1993 1992 Net revenues $205,278,000 $160,839,000 Net income $ 31,913,000 $ 19,871,000 Net income per share $1.27 $.82 Autodesk is the world's leading supplier of desktop computer-aided design automation software. Autodesk develops, markets and supports a family of computer-aided design automation software products, as well as scientific and multimedia software products for use on personal computers and workstations. Autodesk shares are traded on NASDAQ under the symbol ACAD. For more information on Autodesk, please call 415-332-2344 or type GO ADESK on CompuServe(R). – 30 – Autodesk, the Autodesk logo and AutoCAD are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. ACAD is a trademark of Autodesk, Inc. All other brand and product names mentioned are the service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.