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Autodesk, Inc. 8-K Report, Listing Notice (Sep 19, 2006)

Filed September 19, 2006For Securities:ADSK

Summary

This Autodesk (ADSK) 8-K filing from September 19, 2006, primarily addresses a notice from Nasdaq indicating that the company is not in compliance with continued listing requirements due to a delayed filing of its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2006. Autodesk has requested a hearing before the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel, and its shares will remain listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market pending a decision. This situation highlights a potential compliance issue that investors should monitor. While the company anticipates a hearing and continued listing, the underlying cause of the delay (likely related to accounting or internal controls, though not explicitly detailed in this specific 8-K item) could be a point of concern for stakeholders. The attached press release, incorporated by reference, is expected to provide further details on the company's response and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Autodesk received a Nasdaq Staff Determination letter on September 13, 2006, stating non-compliance with continued listing requirements.
  • 2The non-compliance is due to the delayed filing of the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2006.
  • 3Autodesk will request a hearing before the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel.
  • 4The company's shares will continue to be listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market pending the Panel's decision.
  • 5This filing serves as notice of the potential delisting risk, although the company is actively addressing it.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing is primarily to inform investors that Autodesk received a notice from Nasdaq regarding a failure to comply with listing requirements, specifically due to the delayed filing of the company's quarterly report (Form 10-Q) for the period ending July 31, 2006.

Autodesk has requested a hearing before the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel. The company's shares will remain listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market while the panel reviews the situation and makes a decision. Therefore, delisting is not immediate and is subject to the outcome of the hearing.

The delayed filing of the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2006, is the specific trigger for the Nasdaq non-compliance notice. Such delays can sometimes indicate underlying issues with financial reporting, internal controls, or accounting practices that investors should be aware of and monitor.

This 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release dated September 19, 2006 (Exhibit 99.1). Investors should refer to that press release for additional details regarding the company's response to the Nasdaq notification and any further explanations.