Subsequent Event (Notes)

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Oct. 31, 2013

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19. Subsequent Events

On September 19, 2013, Autodesk entered into a definitive agreement with the shareholders of Graitec SA (“Graitec”) to acquire certain technology assets, including Graitec’s Advance Steel and Advance Concrete product lines, and associated employees for approximately $87.0 million.  The transaction closed on November 21, 2013. The acquisition will enhance Autodesk’s current offerings for structural engineering and expand its portfolio of technology for Building Information Modeling (BIM) for structural fabrication and detailing. Graitec will be integrated into Autodesk’s AEC reportable segment. The initial accounting for this acquisition was not complete as of December 6, 2013, due to the timing of the acquisition.

On November 7, 2013, Autodesk announced its intention to acquire Delcam plc (“Delcam”), for £20.75 per share, or approximately £172.5 million.  Delcam is a public company (LON: DLC) and is a leading supplier of advanced CADCAM and industrial measurement solutions for the manufacturing industry.  Delcam’s range of design, manufacturing and inspection software provides automated CADCAM solutions for a variety of industries, ranging from aerospace to toys and sports equipment.  The transaction will be structured as a cash offer for all the outstanding shares of Delcam, is subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in Autodesk’s first quarter of fiscal 2015.   Autodesk expects to use its non-U.S.-based cash for the transaction.