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Autodesk, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 18, 2006)

Filed May 18, 2006For Securities:ADSK

Summary

Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) filed an 8-K report on May 18, 2006, to disclose its financial results for the three months ended April 30, 2006. The key information presented is the issuance of a press release detailing record revenues of $436 million for the quarter. This strong performance led the company to raise its financial guidance for the full fiscal year 2007. Investors should note that this filing serves as a mechanism to disseminate this positive financial update. The record revenue figure and the upward revision of future guidance are significant indicators of the company's operational success and market position during that period. The report directs readers to Exhibit 99.1, the press release itself, for the detailed financial data and management commentary.

Key Highlights

  • 1Autodesk reported record revenues of $436 million for the three months ended April 30, 2006.
  • 2The company raised its financial guidance for the full fiscal year 2007.
  • 3The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release detailing these financial results.
  • 4The event date for the earliest reported event is May 17, 2006.
  • 5The filing is made under Item 2.02, Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 6Andrew D. Miller, Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Autodesk's financial results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2006, and to announce that the company has raised its guidance for the full fiscal year 2007.

Autodesk reported record revenues of $436 million for the three months ended April 30, 2006. The filing indicates that further details are available in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1.

Raising guidance means that Autodesk's management now expects the company to perform better financially in fiscal year 2007 than they had previously projected. This typically implies higher expected revenues, profits, or other key financial metrics, which is generally viewed positively by investors.

The detailed financial information and commentary are contained within the press release dated May 18, 2006, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K report and is incorporated by reference.