Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Alias

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Alias for cash consideration of $197 million USD. On October 4, 2005, Autodesk announced a definitive agreement to acquire Alias - a leading developer of 3D graphics technology. This acquisition extends Autodesk?s 3D software leadership in the manufacturing and media and entertainment industries.

"We?re excited to welcome Alias customers, partners and employees to Autodesk," said Carl Bass, COO of Autodesk. "The acquisition of Alias is about fulfilling Autodesk's vision: To give design and creative professionals the best software tools for realising their ideas. Customers are demanding the next generation of 3D photorealistic visualisation and animation tools, and we are poised to deliver. In the future, 3D assets will be created once and shared across a range of industries, from automotive and architectural design to films and games. This will be enabled by Autodesk technology."