UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
 

 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
 
February 26, 2015
 
 
Autodesk, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
000-14338
 
94-2819853
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
111 McInnis Parkway
San Rafael, California  94903
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
(415) 507-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
 
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On February 26, 2015, Autodesk, Inc. (“Autodesk” or the “Company”) issued a press release and prepared remarks reporting financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2015.  The press release and prepared remarks are furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.
 
These exhibits shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
 
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
 
To supplement Autodesk’s consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, the press release and prepared remarks furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, provide investors with certain non-GAAP measures, including but not limited to historical non-GAAP net earnings and historical and future non-GAAP net earnings per diluted share and billings. For our internal budgeting and resource allocation process and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons, Autodesk uses non-GAAP measures to supplement our consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis. These non-GAAP measures do not include certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. Autodesk uses non-GAAP measures in making operating decisions because Autodesk believes those measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our earning potential and performance for management by excluding certain expenses and charges that may not be indicative of our core business operating results. For the reasons set forth below, Autodesk believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors both because (1) they allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision-making and (2) they are used by our institutional investors and the analyst community to help them analyze the health of our business. This allows investors and others to better understand and evaluate our operating results and future prospects in the same manner as management, compare financial results across accounting periods and to those of peer companies and to better understand the long-term performance of our core business. Autodesk also uses some of these measures for purposes of determining company-wide incentive compensation.
 
As described above, Autodesk may exclude the following items from its non-GAAP measures:
 
A. Stock-based compensation expenses. Autodesk excludes stock-based compensation expenses from its non-GAAP measures primarily because they are non-cash expenses and management finds it useful to exclude certain non-cash charges to assess the appropriate level of various operating expenses to assist in budgeting, planning and forecasting future periods. Moreover, because of varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of award types that companies can use under FASB ASC Topic 718, Autodesk believes excluding stock-based compensation expenses allows investors to make meaningful comparisons between our recurring core business operating results and those of other companies.
 
B. Amortization of developed technologies and purchased intangibles.  Autodesk incurs amortization of acquisition-related developed technology and purchased intangibles in connection with acquisitions of certain businesses and technologies. Amortization of developed technologies and purchased intangibles is inconsistent in amount and frequency and is significantly affected by the timing and size of our acquisitions. Management finds it useful to exclude these variable charges from our cost of revenues to assist in budgeting, planning and forecasting future periods. Investors should note that the use of intangible assets contributed to our revenues earned during the periods presented and will contribute to our future period revenues as well. Amortization of developed technologies and purchased intangible assets will recur in future periods.

C. Goodwill impairment. This is a non-cash charge to write-down goodwill to fair value when there was an indication that the asset was impaired. As explained above, management finds it useful to exclude certain non-cash charges to assess the appropriate level of various operating expenses to assist in budgeting, planning and forecasting future periods.
 
D. Restructuring charges (benefits), net. These expenses are associated with realigning our business strategies based on current economic conditions. In connection with these restructuring actions, Autodesk recognizes costs related to termination benefits for former employees whose positions were eliminated, and the closure of facilities and cancellation of certain contracts. Autodesk excludes these charges because these expenses are not reflective of ongoing business and operating results. Autodesk believes it is useful for investors to understand the effects of these items on our total operating expenses.

E. Loss (gain) on strategic investments. Autodesk excludes gains and losses related to our strategic investments from our non-GAAP measures primarily because management finds it useful to exclude these variable gains and losses on these investments in



assessing our financial results. Included in these amounts are non-cash unrealized gains and losses on the derivative components and realized gains and losses on the sale or losses on the impairment of these investments. Autodesk believes excluding these items is useful to investors because these excluded items do not correlate to the underlying performance of our business and these losses or gains were incurred in connection with strategic investments which do not occur regularly.
 
F. Establishment of a valuation allowance on certain net deferred tax assets.  This is a non-cash charge to record a valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets. As explained above, management finds it useful to exclude certain non-cash charges to assess the appropriate level of various cash expenses to assist in budgeting, planning and forecasting future periods.

G. Discrete tax items. Autodesk excludes the GAAP tax provision, including discrete items, from the non-GAAP measure of income, and includes a non-GAAP tax provision based upon the projected annual non-GAAP effective tax rate. Discrete tax items include income tax expenses or benefits that do not relate to ordinary income from continuing operations in the current fiscal year, unusual or infrequently occurring items, or the tax impact of certain stock-based compensation. Examples of discrete tax items include, but are not limited to, certain changes in judgment and changes in estimates of tax matters related to prior fiscal years, certain costs related to business combinations, certain changes in the realizability of deferred tax assets or changes in tax law. Management believes this approach assists investors in understanding the tax provision and the effective tax rate related to ongoing operations. Autodesk believes the exclusion of these discrete tax items provides investors with useful supplemental information about the Company's operational performance.

H. Income tax effects on the difference between GAAP and non-GAAP costs and expenses. The income tax effects that are excluded from the non-GAAP measures relate to the tax impact on the difference between GAAP and non-GAAP costs and expenses, primarily due to stock-based compensation, purchased intangibles and restructuring for GAAP and non-GAAP measures.

There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures are limited in value because they exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments by management about which charges are excluded from the non-GAAP financial measures. Autodesk compensates for these limitations by analyzing current and future results on a GAAP basis as well as a non-GAAP basis and also by providing GAAP measures in our public disclosures. The presentation of non-GAAP financial information is meant to be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or in isolation from, the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Autodesk urges investors to review the reconciliation of our non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures included below, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d)  Exhibits.
 
Exhibit No.
Description
 
99.1
Press release dated as of February 26, 2015.
99.2
Prepared remarks dated as of February 26, 2015.




SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
AUTODESK, INC.
 
 
 
By:  /s/  PAUL UNDERWOOD
                                                              
 
Paul Underwood
Vice President and Corporate Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)
 
Date:  February 26, 2015



EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
Description
 
99.1
Press release dated as of February 26, 2015.
99.2
Prepared remarks dated as of February 26, 2015.





Investors: David Gennarelli, 415-507-6033
david.gennarelli@autodesk.com
        
Press:    Noah Cole, 415-580-3535
noah.cole@autodesk.com        


AUTODESK REPORTS STRONG FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS
Strong Growth in Billings and Subscriptions
Record Cash Flow for Q4 and FY15


SAN RAFAEL, Calif., FEBRUARY 26, 2015-- Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended January 31, 2015. The strong increase in billings and subscriptions and record cash flow from operating activities reflect continued progress on the company’s ongoing business model transition.
 
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2015

Total billings increased 13 percent, compared to the fourth quarter last year as reported, and 20 percent on a constant currency basis.

Deferred revenue increased 28 percent to a record $1.16 billion, compared to $901 million in the fourth quarter last year.

Total subscriptions, including maintenance, desktop (rental), and cloud subscriptions, increased by approximately 100,000 from the third quarter of fiscal 2015, including approximately 17,000 subscriptions related to the recent acquisition of Shotgun. This is the first quarter that Shotgun subscriptions have been included in the subscription count.

Revenue was $665 million, an increase of 13 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year as reported, and 15 percent on a constant currency basis. Revenue contribution from the recent acquisition of Delcam was approximately $20 million.

GAAP operating margin was 2 percent, compared to 9 percent in the fourth quarter last year.

Non-GAAP operating margin was 13 percent, compared to 20 percent in the fourth quarter last year. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is provided in the accompanying tables.

GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.05, compared to $0.23 in the fourth quarter last year.

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.25, compared to $0.40 in the fourth quarter last year.

Cash flow from operating activities was a record $257 million, compared to $184 million in the fourth quarter last year.


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"Our strong fourth quarter results capped off a terrific year for Autodesk," said Carl Bass, Autodesk president and CEO. "Strength in our core Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) and Manufacturing business segments led to over-performance on nearly all metrics, including billings, revenue, deferred revenue, subscription additions, and cash flow. Fiscal 2015 was the first year of our business model transition to more cloud and term-based subscription offerings and we are pleased with our early progress. Our subscription offerings provide our customers with greater flexibility and create a new and better experience. Over the course of the next two years we expect to transition the vast majority of our business to these subscription offerings."

Fourth Quarter Operational Overview

EMEA revenue was $273 million, an increase of 19 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year as reported, and 21 percent on a constant currency basis. Revenue in the Americas increased 15 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year to $238 million. Revenue in APAC was $154 million, an increase of 2 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year as reported, and 7 percent on a constant currency basis. Revenue from emerging economies was $107 million, an increase of 21 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year as reported, and 22 percent on a constant currency basis. Revenue from emerging economies represented 16 percent of total revenue in the fourth quarter.

Revenue from the AEC business segment was $242 million, an increase of 24 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year. Revenue from the Platform Solutions and Emerging Business (PSEB) segment was $189 million, a decrease of 4 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year. Revenue from the Manufacturing business segment was $190 million, an increase of 23 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year. Revenue from the Media and Entertainment business (M&E) segment was $43 million, an increase of 5 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year.

Revenue from Flagship products was $298 million, an increase of 4 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year. Revenue from Suites was $249 million, an increase of 15 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year. Revenue from New and Adjacent products was $117 million, an increase of 41 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year.

Fiscal 2015 Highlights*
Total billings increased 18 percent compared to fiscal 2014 as reported, and increased 20 percent on a constant currency basis.
Revenue was $2.51 billion, an increase of 10 percent compared to fiscal 2014 as reported, and 12 percent on a constant currency basis. Revenue contribution from the recent acquisition of Delcam was approximately $48 million.
Total subscriptions (maintenance, desktop, and cloud) increased by approximately 385,000 to 2.23 million.
Revenue from Suites increased 17 percent.
Revenue from the AEC business segment increased 19 percent.
Revenue from the Manufacturing business segment increased 17 percent.
Total deferred revenue increased 28 percent to $1.16 billion.
Cash flow from operations increased 26 percent to $708 million.

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*All numbers are compared to fiscal 2014.
Business Outlook

The following are forward-looking statements based on current expectations and assumptions, and involve risks and uncertainties some of which are set forth below. Autodesk's business outlook for the first quarter and full year fiscal 2016 assumes, among other things, a continuation of the current economic environment and foreign exchange currency rate environment. A reconciliation between the GAAP and non-GAAP estimates for fiscal 2016 is provided below or in the tables following this press release.

First Quarter Fiscal 2016
Q1 FY16 Guidance Metrics
Q1 FY16 (ending April 30, 2015)
Revenue (in millions)
$625 - $645
EPS GAAP
$0.01 - $0.06
EPS Non-GAAP (1)
$0.25 - $0.30
_______________
(1) Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share exclude $0.16 related to stock-based compensation expense and $0.08 for the amortization of acquisition related intangibles, net of tax.

Full Year Fiscal 2016
FY16 Guidance Metrics
FY16 (ending January 31, 2016)
Billings growth (1)
3 - 5%
Revenue growth (2)
3 - 5%
GAAP operating margin
2 - 4%
Non-GAAP operating margin
13 - 15%
EPS GAAP
$0.10 - $0.25
EPS Non-GAAP (3)
$1.05 - $1.20
Net subscription additions
375,000 - 425,000
_______________
(1) On a constant currency basis, billings growth would be 9% - 11%.
(2) On a constant currency basis, revenue growth would be 7% - 9%.
(3) Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share exclude $0.70 related to stock-based compensation expense and $0.25 for the amortization of acquisition related intangibles, net of tax.

The first quarter and full year fiscal 2016 outlook assume a projected annual effective tax rate of 28 percent and 26 percent for GAAP and non-GAAP results, respectively.

Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

Autodesk will host its fourth quarter conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET. The live broadcast can be accessed at http://www.autodesk.com/investors. Supplemental financial information and prepared remarks for the conference call will be posted to the investor relations section of Autodesk's website simultaneously with this press release.

NOTE: The prepared remarks will not be read on the conference call. The conference call will include only brief remarks followed by questions and answers.


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A replay of the broadcast will be available at 7:00 pm ET at http://www.autodesk.com/investors. This replay will be maintained on Autodesk's website for at least 12 months.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements in the paragraphs under “Business Outlook” above, statements regarding the impacts of our business model transition, statements regarding growth in our cloud and term-based subscription offerings, and other statements regarding our strategies, market and products positions, performance, and results. There are a significant number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from statements made in this press release, including: general market, political, economic and business conditions; failure to maintain our revenue growth and profitability; failure to successfully manage transitions to new business models and markets, including the introduction of additional ratable revenue streams and our continuing efforts to attract customers to our cloud-based offerings and expenses related to the transition of our business model; failure to control our expenses; our performance in particular geographies, including emerging economies; the ability of governments around the world to meet their financial and debt obligations, and finance infrastructure projects; weak or negative growth in the industries we serve; slowing momentum in subscription billings or revenues; difficulty in predicting revenue from new businesses and the potential impact on our financial results from changes in our business models; difficulties encountered in integrating new or acquired businesses and technologies; the inability to identify and realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions; the financial and business condition of our reseller and distribution channels; dependence on and the timing of large transactions; fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates; the success of our foreign currency hedging program; failure to achieve sufficient sell-through in our channels for new or existing products; pricing pressure; unexpected fluctuations in our tax rate; the timing and degree of expected investments in growth and efficiency opportunities; changes in the timing of product releases and retirements; and any unanticipated accounting charges.
 
Further information on potential factors that could affect the financial results of Autodesk are included in Autodesk's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2014 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended April 30, July 31, 2014, and October 31, 2014, which are on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Autodesk disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

About Autodesk

Autodesk helps people imagine, design and create a better world. Everyone--from design professionals, engineers and architects to digital artists, students and hobbyists--uses Autodesk software to unlock their creativity and solve important challenges. For more information visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.

Autodesk is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and service offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.

© 2015 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Autodesk, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
 
 
 
(In millions, except per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended January 31,
 
Fiscal Year Ended January 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
Net revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
License and other
$
354.3

 
$
320.7

 
$
1,341.4

 
$
1,254.9

Subscription
310.3

 
265.9

 
1,170.8

 
1,019.0

Total net revenue
664.6

 
586.6

 
2,512.2

 
2,273.9

Cost of revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of license and other revenue
53.9

 
48.1

 
208.5

 
178.7

Cost of subscription revenue
35.6

 
23.8

 
133.6

 
95.6

Total cost of revenue
89.5

 
71.9

 
342.1

 
274.3

Gross profit
575.1

 
514.7

 
2,170.1

 
1,999.6

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketing and sales
289.9

 
232.3

 
998.0

 
842.6

Research and development
191.5

 
162.4

 
725.2

 
611.1

General and administrative (1)
70.4

 
53.0

 
283.3

 
211.8

Amortization of purchased intangibles (1)
9.3

 
9.0

 
39.8

 
36.5

Restructuring charges, net

 
6.3

 
3.1

 
12.8

Total operating expenses
561.1

 
463.0

 
2,049.4

 
1,714.8

Income from operations
14.0

 
51.7

 
120.7

 
284.8

Interest and other (expense) income, net
(21.1
)
 
4.6

 
(37.7
)
 
(4.9
)
(Loss) income before income taxes
(7.1
)
 
56.3

 
83.0

 
279.9

Benefit (provision) for income taxes
18.6

 
(2.4
)
 
(1.2
)
 
(51.1
)
Net income
$
11.5

 
$
53.9

 
$
81.8

 
$
228.8

Basic net income per share
$
0.05

 
$
0.24

 
$
0.36

 
$
1.02

Diluted net income per share
$
0.05

 
$
0.23

 
$
0.35

 
$
1.00

Weighted average shares used in computing basic net income per share
227.2

 
225.5

 
227.1

 
224.0

Weighted average shares used in computing diluted net income per share
232.2

 
231.1

 
232.4

 
229.6

_____________________
(1) Effective in second quarter of fiscal 2015, Autodesk elected to present amortization of purchased customer relationships, trade names, patents, and user lists as a separate line item within operating expenses. As a result, amortization previously reflected in “General and Administrative” expense was reclassified to “Amortization of Purchased Intangibles" within Operating Expenses. Prior period amounts have been revised to conform to the current period presentation.


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Autodesk, Inc.
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
January 31, 2015
 
January 31, 2014
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,410.6

 
$
1,853.0

Marketable securities
615.8

 
414.1

Accounts receivable, net
458.9

 
423.7

Deferred income taxes, net
85.1

 
56.8

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
100.9

 
87.4

Total current assets
2,671.3

 
2,835.0

Marketable securities
273.0

 
277.3

Computer equipment, software, furniture and leasehold improvements, net
159.2

 
130.3

Developed technologies, net
86.5

 
63.1

Goodwill
1,456.2

 
1,009.9

Deferred income taxes, net
100.0

 
131.1

Other assets
167.6

 
148.3

Total assets
$
4,913.8

 
$
4,595.0

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
100.5

 
$
84.5

Accrued compensation
253.3

 
181.2

Accrued income taxes
28.2

 
24.3

Deferred revenue
900.8

 
696.2

Other accrued liabilities
117.3

 
85.3

Total current liabilities
1,400.1

 
1,071.5

Deferred revenue
256.3

 
204.4

Long term income taxes payable
158.8

 
211.8

Long term notes payable, net of discount
747.2

 
746.4

Other liabilities
132.2

 
99.4

Stockholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock

 

Common stock and additional paid-in capital
1,773.1

 
1,637.3

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(53.3
)
 
(0.6
)
Retained earnings
499.4

 
624.8

Total stockholders’ equity
2,219.2

 
2,261.5

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
4,913.8

 
$
4,595.0



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Autodesk, Inc.
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
 
 
(In millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiscal Year Ended January 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Unaudited)
Operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
81.8

 
$
228.8

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
145.9

 
128.9

Stock-based compensation expense
165.6

 
132.2

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
(0.5
)
 
(9.1
)
Restructuring charges, net
3.1

 
12.8

Other operating activities
16.2

 
(16.1
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business combinations
296.0

 
86.0

Net cash provided by operating activities
708.1

 
563.5

Investing activities:
 
 
 
Purchases of marketable securities
(1,355.1
)
 
(1,214.2
)
Sales of marketable securities
190.0

 
537.0

Maturities of marketable securities
969.0

 
742.1

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(630.0
)
 
(176.1
)
Capital expenditures
(75.5
)
 
(64.2
)
Other investing activities
(4.0
)
 
(18.6
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(905.6
)
 
(194.0
)
Financing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs
135.4

 
288.2

Repurchase and retirement of common stock
(372.4
)
 
(423.8
)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
0.5

 
9.1

Other financing activities
(3.4
)
 

Net cash used in financing activities
(239.9
)
 
(126.5
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(5.0
)
 
(2.2
)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(442.4
)
 
240.8

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of fiscal year
1,853.0

 
1,612.2

Cash and cash equivalents at end of fiscal year
$
1,410.6

 
$
1,853.0


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Autodesk, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures
(In millions, except per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
To supplement our consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, Autodesk provides investors with certain non-GAAP measures including non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per share and billings. Excluding billings, these non-GAAP financial measures are adjusted to exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, including stock-based compensation expense, restructuring charges, amortization of purchased intangibles, gain and loss on strategic investments, and related income tax expenses. In the case of billings, we reconcile to revenue by adjusting for the change in deferred revenue from the beginning to the end of the period less any deferred revenue balances acquired from business combination(s) during the period and other discounts. See our reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures herein. We believe these exclusions are appropriate to enhance an overall understanding of our past financial performance and also our prospects for the future, as well as to facilitate comparisons with our historical operating results. These adjustments to our GAAP results are made with the intent of providing both management and investors a more complete understanding of Autodesk's underlying operational results and trends and our marketplace performance. For example, non-GAAP results are an indication of our baseline performance before gains, losses or other charges that are considered by management to be outside our core operating results. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are among the primary indicators management uses as a basis for our planning and forecasting of future periods.
There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures are limited in value because they exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP in the United States. Investors should review the reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures as provided in the tables accompanying this press release.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended January 31,
 
Fiscal Year Ended January 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP cost of license and other revenue
$
53.9

 
$
48.1

 
$
208.5

 
$
178.7

Stock-based compensation expense
(1.4
)
 
(1.1
)
 
(4.6
)
 
(3.8
)
Amortization of developed technology
(11.5
)
 
(10.6
)
 
(48.6
)
 
(40.1
)
Non-GAAP cost of license and other revenue
$
41.0

 
$
36.4

 
$
155.3

 
$
134.8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP cost of subscription revenue
$
35.6

 
$
23.8

 
$
133.6

 
$
95.6

Stock-based compensation expense
(1.4
)
 
(0.6
)
 
(4.3
)
 
(2.2
)
Amortization of developed technology
(1.1
)
 
(1.0
)
 
(4.6
)
 
(4.1
)
Non-GAAP cost of subscription revenue
$
33.1

 
$
22.2

 
$
124.7

 
$
89.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP gross profit
$
575.1

 
$
514.7

 
$
2,170.1

 
$
1,999.6

Stock-based compensation expense
2.8

 
1.7

 
8.9

 
6.0

Amortization of developed technology
12.6

 
11.6

 
53.2

 
44.2

Non-GAAP gross profit
$
590.5

 
$
528.0

 
$
2,232.2

 
$
2,049.8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP marketing and sales
$
289.9

 
$
232.3

 
$
998.0

 
$
842.6

Stock-based compensation expense
(21.4
)
 
(16.1
)
 
(72.4
)
 
(58.6
)
Non-GAAP marketing and sales
$
268.5

 
$
216.2

 
$
925.6

 
$
784.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

8



GAAP research and development
$
191.5

 
$
162.4

 
$
725.2

 
$
611.1

Stock-based compensation expense
(16.7
)
 
(12.4
)
 
(56.0
)
 
(43.7
)
Non-GAAP research and development
$
174.8

 
$
150.0

 
$
669.2

 
$
567.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP general and administrative
$
70.4

 
$
53.0

 
$
283.3

 
$
211.8

Stock-based compensation expense
(8.2
)
 
(5.9
)
 
(28.3
)
 
(23.9
)
Non-GAAP general and administrative
$
62.2

 
$
47.1

 
$
255.0

 
$
187.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP amortization of purchased intangibles
$
9.3

 
$
9.0

 
$
39.8

 
$
36.5

Amortization of purchased intangibles
$
(9.3
)
 
$
(9.0
)
 
$
(39.8
)
 
$
(36.5
)
Non-GAAP Amortization of purchased intangibles
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP restructuring charges, net
$

 
$
6.3

 
$
3.1

 
$
12.8

Restructuring charges, net

 
(6.3
)
 
(3.1
)
 
(12.8
)
Non-GAAP restructuring charges, net
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP operating expenses
$
561.1

 
$
463.0

 
$
2,049.4

 
$
1,714.8

Stock-based compensation expense
(46.3
)
 
(34.4
)
 
(156.7
)
 
(126.2
)
Amortization of purchased intangibles
(9.3
)
 
(9.0
)
 
(39.8
)
 
(36.5
)
Restructuring charges, net

 
(6.3
)
 
(3.1
)
 
(12.8
)
Non-GAAP operating expenses
$
505.5

 
$
413.3

 
$
1,849.8

 
$
1,539.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP income from operations
$
14.0

 
$
51.7

 
$
120.7

 
$
284.8

Stock-based compensation expense
49.1

 
36.1

 
165.6

 
132.2

Amortization of developed technology
12.6

 
11.6

 
53.2

 
44.2

Amortization of purchased intangibles
9.3

 
9.0

 
39.8

 
36.5

Restructuring charges, net

 
6.3

 
3.1

 
12.8

Non-GAAP income from operations
$
85.0

 
$
114.7

 
$
382.4

 
$
510.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 GAAP interest and other income, net
$
(21.1
)
 
$
4.6

 
$
(37.7
)
 
$
(4.9
)
Loss on strategic investments
15.7

 
0.8

 
23.3

 
1.8

 Non-GAAP interest and other income, net
$
(5.4
)
 
$
5.4

 
$
(14.4
)
 
$
(3.1
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP provision for income taxes
$
18.6

 
$
(2.4
)
 
$
(1.2
)
 
$
(51.1
)
Discrete GAAP tax provision items
(9.5
)
 
(7.9
)
 
(18.7
)
 
(10.2
)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
(29.9
)
 
(16.6
)
 
(75.8
)
 
(60.5
)
Non-GAAP provision for income tax
$
(20.8
)
 
$
(26.9
)
 
$
(95.7
)
 
$
(121.8
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP net income
$
11.5

 
$
53.9

 
$
81.8

 
$
228.8

Stock-based compensation expense
49.1

 
36.1

 
165.6

 
132.2

Amortization of developed technology
12.6

 
11.6

 
53.2

 
44.2

Amortization of purchased intangibles
9.3

 
9.0

 
39.8

 
36.5

Restructuring charges, net

 
6.3

 
3.1

 
12.8

Loss on strategic investments
15.7

 
0.8

 
23.3

 
1.8

Discrete GAAP tax provision items
(9.5
)
 
(7.9
)
 
(18.7
)
 
(10.2
)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
(29.9
)
 
(16.6
)
 
(75.8
)
 
(60.5
)
Non-GAAP net income
$
58.8

 
$
93.2

 
$
272.3

 
$
385.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP diluted net income per share
$
0.05

 
$
0.23

 
$
0.35

 
$
1.00


9



Stock-based compensation expense
0.21

 
0.15

 
0.71

 
0.57

Amortization of developed technology
0.05

 
0.05

 
0.23

 
0.19

Amortization of purchased intangibles
0.04

 
0.04

 
0.17

 
0.16

 Restructuring charges, net

 
0.03

 
0.01

 
0.06

Loss on strategic investments
0.07

 

 
0.10

 

Discrete GAAP tax provision items
(0.04
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.08
)
 
(0.04
)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
(0.13
)
 
(0.07
)
 
(0.32
)
 
(0.26
)
Non-GAAP diluted net income per share
$
0.25

 
$
0.40

 
$
1.17

 
$
1.68



10



Autodesk, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Supplemental Financial Information (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiscal Year 2015
QTR 1
QTR 2
QTR 3
QTR 4
YTD 2015
Financial Statistics ($ in millions, except per share data):





Total Net Revenue:
$
593

$
637

$
618

$
665

$
2,512

License and Other Revenue
$
316

$
350

$
321

$
354

$
1,341

Subscription Revenue
$
276

$
287

$
298

$
310

$
1,171


 
 
 
 
 
GAAP Gross Margin
87
 %
86
%
86
%
87
 %
86
%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin (1)(2)
89
 %
89
%
89
%
89
 %
89
%

 
 
 
 
 
GAAP Operating Expenses
$
472

$
499

$
517

$
561

$
2,049

GAAP Operating Margin
7
 %
8
%
2
%
2
 %
5
%
GAAP Net Income
$
28

$
31

$
11

$
12

$
82

GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share (b)
$
0.12

$
0.13

$
0.05

$
0.05

$
0.35


 
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP Operating Expenses (1)(3)
$
427

$
451

$
467

$
506

$
1,850

Non-GAAP Operating Margin (1)(4)
17
 %
18
%
13
%
13
 %
15
%
Non-GAAP Net Income (1)(5)(c)
$
74

$
82

$
58

$
59

$
272

Non-GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share (1)(6)(b)(c)
$
0.32

$
0.35

$
0.25

$
0.25

$
1.17


 
 
 
 
 
Total Cash and Marketable Securities
$
2,388

$
2,169

$
2,157

$
2,299

$
2,299

Days Sales Outstanding
50

52

55

63


Capital Expenditures
$
15

$
17

$
28

$
16

$
76

Cash Flow from Operating Activities
$
219

$
96

$
136

$
257

$
708

GAAP Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion
$
36

$
37

$
37

$
36

$
146


 
 
 
 
 
Deferred Subscription Revenue Balance (c)
$
848

$
839

$
839

$
937

$
937


 
 
 
 
 
Revenue by Geography:
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
$
206

$
223

$
231

$
238

$
898

Europe, Middle East and Africa
$
226

$
244

$
238

$
273

$
980

Asia Pacific
$
161

$
170

$
149

$
154

$
634

% of Total Rev from Emerging Economies
13
 %
15
%
15
%
16
 %
15
%

 
 
 
 
 
Revenue by Segment:
 
 
 
 
 
Architecture, Engineering and Construction
$
196

$
218

$
217

$
242

$
873

Platform Solutions and Emerging Business
$
212

$
208

$
188

$
189

$
797

Manufacturing
$
147

$
168

$
170

$
190

$
676

Media and Entertainment
$
38

$
44

$
43

$
43

$
167


11




 
 
 
 
 
Other Revenue Statistics:
 
 
 
 
 
% of Total Rev from Flagship
50
 %
48
%
47
%
45
 %
48
%
% of Total Rev from Suites
35
 %
36
%
36
%
37
 %
36
%
% of Total Rev from New and Adjacent
14
 %
16
%
17
%
18
 %
16
%
% of Total Rev from AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT
32
 %
29
%
27
%
25
 %
28
%

 
 
 
 
 
Favorable (Unfavorable) Impact of U.S. Dollar Translation Relative to
 
 
 
 
 
     Foreign Currencies Compared to Comparable Prior Year Period:
 
 
 
 
 
FX Impact on Total Net Revenue
$
(9
)
$

$
(4
)
$
(11
)
$
(24
)
FX Impact on Cost of Revenue and Total Operating Expenses
$
2

$
(2
)
$
3

$
14

$
17

FX Impact on Operating Income
$
(7
)
$
(2
)
$
(1
)
$
3

$
(7
)

 
 
 
 
 
Gross Margin by Segment:
 
 
 
 
 
Architecture, Engineering and Construction
$
176

$
196

$
194

$
220

$
786

Platform Solutions and Emerging Business
$
191

$
185

$
167

$
169

$
712

Manufacturing (a)
$
133

$
152

$
153

$
167

$
604

Media and Entertainment
$
29

$
32

$
32

$
34

$
127

Unallocated amounts (a)
$
(15
)
$
(16
)
$
(15
)
$
(15
)
$
(59
)

 
 
 
 
 
Common Stock Statistics:
 
 
 
 
 
Common Shares Outstanding
227.5

227.2

227.2

227.0

227.0

Fully Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
231.6

232.4

231.5

232.2

232.4

Shares Repurchased
2.0

1.9

1.9

1.1

6.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
Subscriptions (in millions):
 
 
 
 
 
Total Subscriptions (c)
1.94

2.01

2.13

2.23

2.23

 
 
 
 
 
 
(a) Totals may not agree with the sum of the components due to rounding.
(b) Earnings per share were computed independently for each of the periods presented; therefore the sum of the earnings per share amounts for the quarters may not equal the total for the year.
(c) Total Subscriptions consists of subscriptions from our maintenance, desktop, cloud service and enterprise license offerings that are active as of the quarter end date. For certain cloud based and enterprise license offerings, subscriptions represent the monthly average activity within the last three months of the quarter end date. Total subscriptions do not include data from education offerings, consumer product offerings, certain Creative Finishing product offerings, Autodesk Buzzsaw, Autodesk Constructware and third party products. Subscriptions acquired with the acquisition of a business are captured once the data conforms to our subscription count methodology and when added, may cause variability in the quarterly comparisons of this calculation.
 
 
 
 
 
 

12



(1) To supplement our consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, Autodesk provides investors with certain non-GAAP measures including non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per share and billings. Excluding net billings, these non-GAAP financial measures are adjusted to exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, including stock-based compensation expense, restructuring charges, amortization of purchased intangibles, gain and loss on strategic investments, and related income tax expenses. In the case of billings, we reconcile to revenue by adjusting for the change in deferred revenue from the beginning to the end of the period less any deferred revenue balances acquired from business combination(s) during the period and other discounts. See our reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures herein. We believe these exclusions are appropriate to enhance an overall understanding of our past financial performance and also our prospects for the future, as well as to facilitate comparisons with our historical operating results. These adjustments to our GAAP results are made with the intent of providing both management and investors a more complete understanding of Autodesk's underlying operational results and trends and our marketplace performance. For example, non-GAAP results are an indication of our baseline performance before gains, losses or other charges that are considered by management to be outside our core operating results. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are among the primary indicators management uses as a basis for our planning and forecasting of future periods. There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures are limited in value because they exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP in the United States. Investors should review the reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures as provided in the tables accompanying Autodesk's press release.
 
 
 
 
 
 

QTR 1
QTR 2
QTR 3
QTR 4
YTD 2015
(2) GAAP Gross Margin
87
 %
86
%
86
%
87
 %
86
%
Stock-based compensation expense
 —%

 —%

 —%

 %
1
%
Amortization of developed technology
2
 %
3
%
3
%
2
 %
2
%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin
89
 %
89
%
89
%
89
 %
89
%






(3) GAAP Operating Expenses
$
472

$
499

$
517

$
561

$
2,049

Stock-based compensation expense
(32
)
(38
)
(41
)
(46
)
(157
)
Amortization of purchased intangibles
(11
)
(10
)
(10
)
(9
)
(40
)
Restructuring charges, net
(2
)
(1
)


(3
)
Non-GAAP Operating Expenses
$
427

$
451

$
467

$
506

$
1,850







(4) GAAP Operating Margin
7
 %
8
%
2
%
2
 %
5
%
Stock-based compensation expense
6
 %
6
%
7
%
8
 %
7
%
Amortization of developed technology
2
 %
2
%
2
%
2
 %
2
%
Amortization of purchased intangibles
2
 %
2
%
2
%
1
 %
1
%
Restructuring charges, net
 —%

 —%

 —%

 %
%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin
17
 %
18
%
13
%
13
 %
15
%






(5) GAAP Net Income
$
28

$
31

$
11

$
12

$
82

Stock-based compensation expense
34

40

43

49

166

Amortization of developed technology
13

15

13

13

53

Amortization of purchased intangibles
11

10

10

9

40

Restructuring charges, net
2

1



3

Loss on strategic investments
4

3

1

16

23

Discrete GAAP tax provision items
(2
)
(3
)
(5
)
(10
)
(19
)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
(16
)
(15
)
(15
)
(30
)
(76
)
Non-GAAP Net Income
$
74

$
82

$
58

$
59

$
272










13



(6) GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share
$
0.12

$
0.13

$
0.05

$
0.05

$
0.35

Stock-based compensation expense
0.14

0.18

0.19

0.21

0.71

Amortization of developed technology
0.06

0.06

0.06

0.05

0.23

Amortization of purchased intangibles
0.05

0.04

0.04

0.04

0.17

Restructuring charges, net
0.01




0.01

Loss on strategic investments
0.02

0.01


0.07

0.10

Discrete GAAP tax provision items
(0.01
)
(0.01
)
(0.02
)
(0.04
)
(0.08
)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
(0.07
)
(0.06
)
(0.07
)
(0.13
)
(0.32
)
Non-GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share
$
0.32

$
0.35

$
0.25

$
0.25

$
1.17

 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation for Billings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Q115
Q215
Q315
Q415
FY15
Year over year change in GAAP Net Revenue
4
 %
13
%
11
%
13
 %
10
%
Change in deferred revenue in the current period
8
 %
12
%
13
%
2
 %
8
%
Change in acquisition related deferred revenue and other
(2
)%
2
%
1
%
(2
)%
%
Year over year change in Billings
10
 %
27
%
25
%
13
 %
18
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation for Guidance:
 
 
 
 
 
The following is a reconciliation of anticipated full year fiscal 2016 GAAP and non-GAAP operating margins:
 
 Fiscal 2016
 
 
 
GAAP operating margin
2
 %
4
%
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation expense
8
 %
8
%
 
 
 
Amortization of purchased intangibles
3
 %
3
%
 
 
 
Non-GAAP operating margin
13
 %
15
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

14




AUTODESK, INC. (ADSK)
FOURTH QUARTER FISCAL 2015 EARNINGS ANNOUNCEMENT
February 26, 2015
PREPARED REMARKS

Autodesk is posting a copy of these prepared remarks and its press release to its Investor Relations website. These prepared remarks are offered to provide shareholders and analysts with additional time and detail for analyzing our results in advance of our quarterly conference call. As previously scheduled, the conference call will begin today, February 26, 2015 at 2:00 pm PT (5:00 pm ET) and will include only brief comments followed by questions and answers. These prepared remarks will not be read on the call.
To access the live broadcast of the question and answer session, please visit the Investor Relations section of Autodesk’s website at www.autodesk.com/investor. A complete reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided in the tables following these prepared remarks.

Business Model Transition

In fiscal year 2014, Autodesk announced a business model transition in which the company would provide more offerings including desktop subscriptions (formerly referred to as rentals), cloud subscriptions, and flexible license arrangements for enterprise customers, in addition to our existing perpetual license and maintenance subscription offerings. Over the next three years, we expect to increase our subscription base and customer value, which we believe will help drive billings growth. During the transition, revenue, deferred revenue, operating margin, and EPS will be impacted as more revenue is recognized ratably rather than up front and as new offerings bring a wider variety of price points. As part of this transition, new commercial seats of most standalone software products will be available only by desktop subscription beginning February 1, 2016.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2015 Overview

Autodesk's fourth quarter results were highlighted by strong demand in both the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) and Manufacturing business segments, continued adoption of suites, and large deal activity. We experienced strength in billings, revenue, subscription additions, deferred revenue, and cash flow from operating activities.

Fourth quarter performance included:

Total billings increased 13 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year as reported, and 20 percent on a constant currency basis.

Deferred revenue increased 28 percent to a record $1.16 billion compared to $901 million in the fourth quarter last year.

Total subscriptions, including maintenance, desktop (rental), and cloud, increased by approximately 100,000 from the third quarter of fiscal 2015.

Revenue was $665 million, an increase of 13 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year as reported, and 15 percent on a constant currency basis. Revenue contribution from the recent acquisition of Delcam was approximately $20 million.


1



GAAP operating margin was 2 percent compared to 9 percent in the fourth quarter last year.

Non-GAAP operating margin was 13 percent compared to 20 percent in the fourth quarter last year. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is provided in the accompanying tables.

GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.05 compared to $0.23 in the fourth quarter last year.

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.25 compared to $0.40 in the fourth quarter last year.

Cash flow from operating activities was $257 million compared to $184 million in the fourth quarter last year.

Billings and Subscriptions Review*

Total billings for the fourth quarter increased 13 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year as reported, and 20 percent on a constant currency basis. The increase is related primarily to strong increases in both license and subscription billings.

Subscription billings (includes maintenance subscription, desktop subscription, and cloud service billings) increased 14 percent, compared to the fourth quarter last year. The increase is related primarily to a strong increase in maintenance subscription billings.

Total subscriptions were 2.23 million, an increase of approximately 100,000 from the third quarter of fiscal 2015 and includes approximately 17,000 subscriptions related to the recent acquisition of Shotgun. This is the first quarter that Shotgun subscriptions have been included in the subscription count. Subscription additions were led by maintenance subscriptions.

Total billings, subscription billings, and total subscriptions benefited from growth in upgrades and maintenance renewals in advance of the discontinuation of the upgrade program.

* For a definition, please view the Glossary of Terms later in this document.


Revenue Analysis
(in millions)
4Q 2014
1Q 2015
2Q 2015
3Q 2015
4Q 2015
FY 2015
Total net revenue (1)
$
587

$
593

$
637

$
618

$
665

$
2,512

License and other revenue
$
321

$
316

$
350

$
321

$
354

$
1,341

Subscription revenue
$
266

$
276

$
287

$
298

$
310

$
1,171

___________
(1) Totals may not agree with the sum of the components due to rounding.

Fourth quarter license revenue would have been approximately $48 million higher without the impact of flexible enterprise license arrangements, which are recognized ratably and are part of the company's business model transition. These enterprise arrangements had particular impact on license revenue in the Americas and EMEA, as well as our AEC and Manufacturing business segments.

Total net revenue for the fourth quarter increased 13 percent to $665 million compared to the fourth quarter last year as reported and 15 percent on a constant currency basis.


2



Backlog was $40 million, an increase of $21 million compared to the fourth quarter last year and $19 million sequentially. At the end of the fourth quarter, channel inventory was less than one week.

License and other revenue increased 10 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year, to $354 million. Growth in license and other revenue was related primarily to an increase in upgrade revenue.

Subscription revenue increased 17 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year, to $310 million. Growth in subscription revenue was related primarily to an increase in maintenance subscription revenue.

Revenue by Geography
(in millions)
4Q 2014
1Q 2015
2Q 2015
3Q 2015
4Q 2015
FY 2015
EMEA
$
229

$
226

$
244

$
238

$
273

$
980

Americas
$
207

$
206

$
223

$
231

$
238

$
898

Asia Pacific
$
150

$
161

$
170

$
149

$
154

$
634

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Emerging Economies (1)
$
88

$
79

$
98

$
95

$
107

$
380

Emerging as a percentage of Total Revenue
15
%
13
%
15
%
15
%
16
%
15
%
___________
(1) Totals may not agree with the sum of the components due to rounding.

Revenue in EMEA was $273 million, an increase of 19 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year as reported and 21 percent on a constant currency basis. Growth in EMEA was broad-based in mature markets.

Revenue in the Americas was $238 million, an increase of 15 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year. Growth in the Americas was led by the U.S.

Revenue in APAC was $154 million, an increase of 2 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year as reported and 7 percent on a constant currency basis. Growth in APAC was led by China and was offset by weakness in Japan.

Revenue from emerging economies was $107 million, an increase of 21 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year as reported and 22 percent on a constant currency basis. Growth in emerging economies was led by China. As a matter of reference, none of the individual BRIC countries currently represent more than 3% of total revenue.

Revenue by Product Type
(in millions)
4Q 2014
1Q 2015
2Q 2015
3Q 2015
4Q 2015
FY 2015
Flagship
$
288

$
299

$
307

$
288

$
298

$
1,192

Suites
$
216

$
210

$
232

$
225

$
249

$
915

New and Adjacent
$
83

$
83

$
99

$
105

$
117

$
405


Revenue from Flagship products was $298 million, an increase of 4 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year. Growth in Flagship was driven primarily by an increase in flexible enterprise license agreements.

Revenue from Suites was $249 million, an increase of 15 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year. Growth in Suites was led by strong growth in AEC suites. Revenue from Suites was 37 percent of total revenue.

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Revenue from New and Adjacent products was $117 million, an increase of 41 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year. Growth in New and Adjacent benefited from the acquisition of Delcam.

Revenue by Business Segment
(in millions)
4Q 2014
1Q 2015
2Q 2015
3Q 2015
4Q 2015
FY 2015
Architecture, Engineering and Construction
$
196

$
196

$
218

$
217

$
242

$
873

Platform Solutions and Emerging Business
$
196

$
212

$
208

$
188

$
189

$
797

Manufacturing
$
154

$
147

$
168

$
170

$
190

$
676

Media and Entertainment
$
41

$
38

$
44

$
43

$
43

$
167


Revenue from our AEC business segment was $242 million, an increase of 24 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year. Revenue from our AEC suites increased 28 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year, led by strong growth in Building Design Suite and Infrastructure Design Suite.

Revenue from our Platform Solutions and Emerging Business (PSEB) segment was $189 million, a decrease of 4 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year. Combined revenue from AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT was $164 million, a decrease of 4 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year. Revenue from PSEB suites decreased 17 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year, primarily from a decrease in educational suites as a result of our strategic transition to offer free educational licenses of Autodesk software to students, educators and institutions.
 
Revenue from our Manufacturing business segment was $190 million, an increase of 23 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year. Revenue from our Manufacturing suites increased 8 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year. Year-over-year growth in our Manufacturing segment was primarily the result of the acquisition of Delcam, large deals, and growth in Product Design Suite.

Revenue from our Media and Entertainment (M&E) business segment was $43 million, an increase of 5 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year driven by growth in animation software.

Foreign Currency Impact
(in millions)
4Q 2014
1Q 2015
2Q 2015
3Q 2015
4Q 2015
FY 2015
FX Impact on Total Revenue
$
(8
)
$
(9
)
$

$
(4
)
$
(11
)
$
(24
)
FX Impact on Cost of Revenue and Operating Expenses
$
3

$
2

$
(2
)
$
3

$
14

$
17

FX Impact on Operating Income
$
(5
)
$
(7
)
$
(2
)
$
(1
)
$
3

$
(7
)

The foreign currency impact represents the U.S. Dollar impact of changes in foreign currency rates on our financial results as well as the impact of gains and losses from our hedging program.

Compared to the fourth quarter of last year, the impact of foreign currency exchange rates, including the impact of our hedging program, was $11 million unfavorable on revenue and was $14 million favorable on cost of revenue and operating expenses.

Compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2015, the impact of foreign currency exchange rates and hedging was $7 million unfavorable on revenue and $10 million favorable on cost of revenue and operating expenses.

Balance Sheet Items and Cash Review

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(in millions)
4Q 2014
1Q 2015
2Q 2015
3Q 2015
4Q 2015
FY 2015
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
$
184

$
219

$
96

$
136

$
257

$
708

Capital Expenditures
$
9

$
15

$
17

$
28

$
16

$
76

Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion
$
33

$
36

$
37

$
37

$
36

$
146

Total Cash and Marketable Securities, net of $750M debt
$
1,794

$
1,638

$
1,419

$
1,407

$
1,549

$
1,549

Days Sales Outstanding
66

50

52

55

63



Deferred Revenue
$
901

$
964

$
981

$
1,006

$
1,157

$
1,157


Net of long-term debt, total cash and investments at the end of the fourth quarter was approximately $1.55 billion. Approximately 81 percent of the total cash and investments is located offshore and will fluctuate subject to business needs.
   
During the fourth quarter, Autodesk used $65 million to repurchase approximately 1 million shares of common stock at an average repurchase price of $59.26 per share. Through this stock repurchase program, Autodesk remains committed to returning excess cash to our stockholders and reducing shares outstanding over time.

Cash flow from operating activities during the fourth quarter was $257 million, an increase of 40 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year. The year-over-year increase is related primarily to strong total billings and cash collection.
 
Days sales outstanding (DSO) was 63 days, which was a decrease of 3 days compared to the fourth quarter last year and an increase of 8 days sequentially. The year-over-year decrease is primarily related to billings linearity.  The sequential increase is primarily related to seasonally strong subscription billings.
       
Deferred revenue was a record $1.16 billion, an increase of 28 percent compared to the fourth quarter last year.  The increase is primarily related to the increase in subscription billings over the past four quarters and the business model transition. 

Margins and EPS Review
 
4Q 2014
1Q 2015
2Q 2015
3Q 2015
4Q 2015
FY 2015
Gross Margin
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Margin - GAAP
88
%
87
%
86
%
86
%
87
%
86
%
Gross Margin - Non-GAAP
90
%
89
%
89
%
89
%
89
%
89
%
Operating Expenses (in millions)
 
 
 
 

 
Operating Expenses - GAAP
$
463

$
472

$
499

$
517

$
561

$
2,049

Operating Expenses - Non-GAAP
$
413

$
427

$
451

$
467

$
506

$
1,850

Operating Margin
 
 
 
 

 
Operating Margin - GAAP
9
%
7
%
8
%
2
%
2
%
5
%
Operating Margin - Non-GAAP
20
%
17
%
18
%
13
%
13
%
15
%
Earnings Per Share
 
 
 
 

 
Diluted Net Income Per Share - GAAP
$
0.23

$
0.12

$
0.13

$
0.05

$
0.05

$
0.35

Diluted Net Income Per Share - Non-GAAP
$
0.40

$
0.32

$
0.35

$
0.25

$
0.25

$
1.17


GAAP gross margin in the fourth quarter was 87 percent. Non-GAAP gross margin in the fourth quarter was 89 percent. The year-over-year decrease in both GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin is primarily related to increased employee headcount and higher cloud-related costs.


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GAAP operating expenses increased 21 percent year-over-year and non-GAAP operating expenses increased 22 percent year-over-year. Both GAAP and non-GAAP year-over-year operating expenses increased primarily related to higher employee-related costs, which includes the impact from Delcam. Both GAAP and non-GAAP operating expenses increased 8 percent sequentially primarily related to higher employee-related costs.

GAAP operating margin was 2 percent compared to 9 percent in the fourth quarter last year. Non-GAAP operating margin was 13 percent compared to 20 percent in the fourth quarter last year. The changes in both GAAP and non-GAAP operating margin are primarily related to the changes in respective cost of revenue and operating expenses noted above.

The fourth quarter effective tax rate was 262 percent and 26 percent for GAAP and non-GAAP, respectively. The GAAP effective tax rate was impacted by several discrete tax benefits. Without those items, the GAAP effective tax rate would have been 23 percent.

GAAP earnings per diluted share for the fourth quarter were $0.05. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share for the fourth quarter were $0.25.

The share count used to compute basic net income per share was 227.2 million. The share count used to compute diluted net income per share was 232.2 million.

A complete reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided in the tables following these prepared remarks.

Financial Highlights for Fiscal 2015*

Total billings increased 18 percent as reported, and 20 percent on a constant currency basis.

Revenue was $2.51 billion, an increase of 10 percent as reported, and 12 percent on a constant currency basis. Revenue contribution from the recent acquisition of Delcam was approximately $48 million.

Total subscriptions increased by approximately 385,000 to 2.23 million.

Revenue from Suites increased 17 percent.

Revenue from the AEC business segment increased 19 percent.

Revenue from the Manufacturing business segment increased 17 percent.

Total deferred revenue increased 28 percent to $1.16 billion.

Cash flow from operations increased 26 percent to $708 million.

*All numbers are compared to fiscal 2014.

Business Outlook

The following are forward-looking statements based on current expectations and assumptions, and involve risks and uncertainties some of which are set forth below. Autodesk's business outlook for the first quarter and full year fiscal 2016 assumes, among other things, a continuation of the current economic environment and foreign

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exchange currency rate environment. A reconciliation between the GAAP and non-GAAP estimates for fiscal 2016 is provided below or in the tables following these prepared remarks.

First Quarter Fiscal 2016
Q1 FY16 Guidance Metrics
Q1 FY16 (ending April 30, 2015)
Revenue (in millions)
$625 - $645
EPS GAAP
$0.01 - $0.06
EPS Non-GAAP (1)
$0.25 - $0.30
_______________
(1) Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share exclude $0.16 related to stock-based compensation expense and $0.08 for the amortization of acquisition related intangibles, net of tax.

Full Year Fiscal 2016
FY16 Guidance Metrics
FY16 (ending January 31, 2016)
Billings growth (1)
3 - 5%
Revenue growth (2)
3 - 5%
GAAP operating margin
2 - 4%
Non-GAAP operating margin
13 - 15%
EPS GAAP
$0.10 - $0.25
EPS Non-GAAP (3)
$1.05 - $1.20
Net subscription additions
375,000 - 425,000
_______________
(1) On a constant currency basis, billings growth would be 9% - 11%.
(2) On a constant currency basis, revenue growth would be 7% - 9%.
(3) Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share exclude $0.70 related to stock-based compensation expense and $0.25 for the amortization of acquisition related intangibles, net of tax.

The first quarter and full year fiscal 2016 outlook assume a projected annual effective tax rate of 28 percent and 26 percent for GAAP and non-GAAP results, respectively.

The majority of the euro, yen and Australian dollar denominated billings for our first quarter fiscal 2016 have been hedged, and will materially reduce the impact of currency fluctuations on our first quarter results.  However, over an extended period of time, currency fluctuations may increasingly impact our results.  We also hedge certain expenses as noted below. We hedge our net exposures using a four quarter rolling layered hedge program.  As such, a portion of the projected euro, yen, and Australian dollar denominated billings for our fiscal 2016 has been hedged.  The closer to the current time period, the more we are hedged.  See below for more details on our foreign currency hedging program.

Autodesk’s Foreign Currency Hedging Program and Calculation of Constant Currency Growth

Given continued foreign exchange volatility, we would like to provide a brief summary of how we handle foreign currency exchange hedging as well as a description of how we calculate constant currency growth rates. A few points on our hedging program include:


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We do not conduct foreign currency exchange hedging for speculative purposes. The purpose of our hedging program is to reduce risk to foreign denominated cash flows and to partially reduce variability that would otherwise impact our financial results from currency fluctuations.

We utilize cash flow hedges on projected billings and certain projected operating expenses in major currencies. We hedge our net exposures using a four quarter rolling layered hedge. The closer to the current time period, the more we are hedged.

We designate cash flow hedges for deferred and non-deferred billings separately, and reflect associated gains and losses on hedging contracts in our earnings when respective revenue is recognized in earnings.

On a monthly basis, to mitigate foreign exchange gains/losses, we hedge net monetary assets and liabilities recorded in non-functional currencies on the books of certain USD functional entities where these exposures are purposefully concentrated.

From time to time, we hedge strategic exposures which may be related to acquisitions. Such hedges may not qualify for hedge accounting and are marked-to-market and reflected in earnings immediately.
 
The major currencies we hedge include the euro, yen, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, and Swiss franc. The euro is the primary exposure for the company.

When we report period-over-period growth rate percentages on a constant currency basis, we attempt to represent the changes in the underlying business operations by eliminating fluctuations caused by changes in foreign currency exchange rates as well as eliminating hedge gains or losses recorded within the current and comparative period. However, when we calculate the foreign currency impact of exchange rates in the current and comparative period on our financial results (See table above in “Foreign Currency Impact” section) we include the U.S. Dollar impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates as well as the impact of gains and losses recorded as a result of our hedging program.

Autodesk’s Product Type Classification

The following represents Autodesk’s current view for product categorization. Autodesk will periodically make changes to this list. This is not a complete list.
  
“Flagship” includes the following products:

3ds Max® 
AutoCAD® 
AutoCAD LT® 
AutoCAD® vertical products such as AutoCAD® Mechanical and AutoCAD® Architecture
Civil 3D® 
Inventor® products (standalone)
Map 3D® 
Maya®
Revit® products (standalone)

“Suites” include the following product classes:

AutoCAD® Design Suites
Building Design Suites
Educational/academic suites
Entertainment Creation Suites
Factory Design Suites
Infrastructure Design Suites
Inventor® family suites
Plant Design Suites
Product Design Suites
Revit® family suites

“New and Adjacent” includes the following products and services:

Alias® Design products
Autodesk® 360 products
Autodesk® Consulting
Autodesk® Simulation Mechanical
Autodesk® Simulation Multiphysics
Buzzsaw® 
CF Design
Constructware® 
Consumer products
Creative Finishing products
Delcam® products
Moldflow® products
Navisworks® 
Scaleform® 
Vault® products
All other products

Glossary of Terms

Billings: Amounts billed to customers during the current fiscal period net of any partner incentives or other discounts.

License and Other revenue: License and other revenue consists of two components: (1) all forms of product license revenue and (2) other revenue. Product license revenue includes software license revenue from the sale of seat licenses, term-based licenses from our desktop subscription and enterprise offerings, and product revenue for Creative Finishing. Other revenue includes revenue from consulting, training, Autodesk Developers Network and Creative Finishing customer support, and is recognized over time, as the services are performed.

Subscription revenue: Autodesk subscription revenue consists of three components:  (1) maintenance revenue from our software products; (2) maintenance revenue from our term-based desktop subscription and enterprise offerings; and (3) revenue from our cloud service offerings.

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Maintenance: Our maintenance program provides our customers with a cost effective and predictable budgetary option to obtain the productivity benefits of our new releases and enhancements when and if released during the term of their contracts. Under our maintenance program, customers are eligible to receive unspecified upgrades when and if available, downloadable training courses and online support.  We recognize maintenance revenue over the term of the agreements, generally between one and three years. 

Total Subscriptions: Consists of subscriptions from our maintenance, desktop, cloud service and enterprise license offerings that are active as of the quarter end date. For certain cloud based and enterprise license offerings, subscriptions represent the monthly average activity reported within the last three months of the quarter end date. Total subscriptions do not include data from education offerings, consumer product offerings, certain Creative Finishing product offerings, Autodesk Buzzsaw, Autodesk Constructware, and third party products. Subscriptions acquired with the acquisition of a business are captured once the data conforms to our subscription count methodology and when added, may cause variability in the quarterly comparisons of this calculation.
 

 


Safe Harbor Statement

These prepared remarks contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements in the paragraphs under “Business Outlook” above, the impacts of our business model transition, our expectations regarding our ability to significantly increase our subscription base and customer value, trends (including by geography, product, product type, and end user), the impact of foreign exchange hedges, and statements regarding our strategies, market and products positions, performance and results. There are a significant number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from statements made in these remarks, including: general market, political, economic and business conditions; failure to maintain our revenue growth and profitability; failure to successfully manage transitions to new business models and markets, including the introduction of additional ratable revenue streams and our continuing efforts to attract customers to our cloud-based offerings and expenses related to the transition of our business model; failure to control our expenses; our performance in particular geographies, including emerging economies; the ability of governments around the world to meet their financial and debt obligations, and finance infrastructure projects; weak or negative growth in the industries we serve; slowing momentum in subscription billings or revenues; difficulty in predicting revenue from new businesses and the potential impact on our financial results from changes in our business models; difficulties encountered in integrating new or acquired businesses and technologies; the inability to identify and realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions; the financial and business condition of our reseller and distribution channels; dependence on and the timing of large transactions; fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates; the success of our foreign currency hedging program; failure to achieve sufficient sell-through in our channels for new or existing products; pricing pressure; unexpected fluctuations in our tax rate; the timing and degree of expected investments in growth and efficiency opportunities; changes in the timing of product releases and retirements; and any unanticipated accounting charges.



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Further information on potential factors that could affect the financial results of Autodesk are included in Autodesk's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2014 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended April 30, July 31, 2014 and October 31, 2014, which are on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Autodesk disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.


Autodesk is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.

© 2015 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Autodesk, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Supplemental Financial Information (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiscal Year 2015
QTR 1
QTR 2
QTR 3
QTR 4
YTD 2015
Financial Statistics ($ in millions, except per share data):





Total Net Revenue:
$
593

$
637

$
618

$
665

$
2,512

License and Other Revenue
$
316

$
350

$
321

$
354

$
1,341

Subscription Revenue
$
276

$
287

$
298

$
310

$
1,171


 


 
 
 
GAAP Gross Margin
87
 %
86
%
86
%
87
 %
86
%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin (1)(2)
89
 %
89
%
89
%
89
 %
89
%

 


 
 
 
GAAP Operating Expenses
$
472

$
499

$
517

$
561

$
2,049

GAAP Operating Margin
7
 %
8
%
2
%
2
 %
5
%
GAAP Net Income
$
28

$
31

$
11

$
12

$
82

GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share (b)
$
0.12

$
0.13

$
0.05

$
0.05

$
0.35


 


 
 
 
Non-GAAP Operating Expenses (1)(3)
$
427

$
451

$
467

$
506

$
1,850

Non-GAAP Operating Margin (1)(4)
17
 %
18
%
13
%
13
 %
15
%
Non-GAAP Net Income (1)(5)(c)
$
74

$
82

$
58

$
59

$
272

Non-GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share (1)(6)(b)(c)
$
0.32

$
0.35

$
0.25

$
0.25

$
1.17


 


 
 
 
Total Cash and Marketable Securities
$
2,388

$
2,169

$
2,157

$
2,299

$
2,299

Days Sales Outstanding
50

52

55

63



Capital Expenditures
$
15

$
17

$
28

$
16

$
76

Cash Flow from Operating Activities
$
219

$
96

$
136

$
257

$
708

GAAP Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion
$
36

$
37

$
37

$
36

$
146


 


 
 
 
Deferred Subscription Revenue Balance (c)
848

839

839

937

937


 


 
 
 
Revenue by Geography:
 


 
 
 
Americas
$
206

$
223

$
231

$
238

$
898

Europe, Middle East and Africa
$
226

$
244

$
238

$
273

$
980

Asia Pacific
$
161

$
170

$
149

$
154

$
634

% of Total Rev from Emerging Economies
13
 %
15
%
15
%
16
 %
15
%

 


 
 
 
Revenue by Segment:
 


 
 
 
Architecture, Engineering and Construction
$
196

$
218

$
217

$
242

$
873

Platform Solutions and Emerging Business
$
212

$
208

$
188

$
189

$
797

Manufacturing
$
147

$
168

$
170

190

$
676

Media and Entertainment
$
38

$
44

$
43

$
43

$
167


 
 
 
 
 
Other Revenue Statistics:
 
 
 
 
 
% of Total Rev from Flagship
50
 %
48
%
47
%
45
 %
48
%
% of Total Rev from Suites
35
 %
36
%
36
%
37
 %
36
%

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% of Total Rev from New and Adjacent
14
 %
16
%
17
%
18
 %
16
%
% of Total Rev from AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT
32
 %
29
%
27
%
25
 %
28
%

 


 
 
 
Favorable (Unfavorable) Impact of U.S. Dollar Translation Relative to
 


 
 
 
     Foreign Currencies Compared to Comparable Prior Year Period:
 


 
 
 
FX Impact on Total Net Revenue
$
(9
)
$

$
(4
)
$
(11
)
$
(24
)
FX Impact on Cost of Revenue and Total Operating Expenses
$
2

$
(2
)
$
3

$
14

$
17

FX Impact on Operating Income
(7
)
(2
)
(1
)
3

(7
)

 
 
 
 
 
Gross Margin by Segment:
 
 
 
 
 
Architecture, Engineering and Construction
$
176

$
196

$
194

$
220

$
786

Platform Solutions and Emerging Business
$
191

$
185

$
167

$
169

$
712

Manufacturing (a)
$
133

$
152

$
153

$
167

$
604

Media and Entertainment
$
29

$
32

$
32

$
34

$
127

Unallocated amounts (a)
$
(15
)
$
(16
)
$
(15
)
$
(15
)
$
(59
)

 
 
 
 
 
Common Stock Statistics:
 
 
 
 
 
Common Shares Outstanding
227.5

227.2

227.2

227.0

227.0

Fully Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
231.6

232.4

231.5

232.2

232.4

Shares Repurchased
2.0

1.9

1.9

1.1

6.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
Subscriptions (in millions):
 
 
 
 
 
Total Subscriptions (c)
1.94

2.01

2.13

2.23

2.23

 
 
 
 
 
 
(a) Totals may not agree with the sum of the components due to rounding.
(b) Earnings per share were computed independently for each of the periods presented; therefore the sum of the earnings per share amounts for the quarters may not equal the total for the year.
(c) Total Subscriptions consists of subscriptions from our maintenance, desktop, cloud service and enterprise license offerings that are active as of the quarter end date. For certain cloud based and enterprise license offerings, subscriptions represent the monthly average activity within the last three months of the quarter end date. Total subscriptions do not include data from education offerings, consumer product offerings, certain Creative Finishing product offerings, Autodesk Buzzsaw, Autodesk Constructware and third party products. Subscriptions acquired with the acquisition of a business are captured once the data conforms to our subscription count methodology and when added, may cause variability in the quarterly comparisons of this calculation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) To supplement our consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, Autodesk provides investors with certain non-GAAP measures including non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per share and billings. Excluding net billings, these non-GAAP financial measures are adjusted to exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, including stock-based compensation expense, restructuring charges, amortization of purchased intangibles, gain and loss on strategic investments, and related income tax expenses. In the case of billings, we reconcile to revenue by adjusting for the change in deferred revenue from the beginning to the end of the period less any deferred revenue balances acquired from business combination(s) during the period and other discounts. See our reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures herein. We believe these exclusions are appropriate to enhance an overall understanding of our past financial performance and also our prospects for the future, as well as to facilitate comparisons with our historical operating results. These adjustments to our GAAP results are made with the intent of providing both management and investors a more complete understanding of Autodesk's underlying operational results and trends and our marketplace performance. For example, non-GAAP results are an indication of our baseline performance before gains, losses or other charges that are considered by management to be outside our core operating results. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are among the primary indicators management uses as a basis for our planning and forecasting of future periods. There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures are limited in value because they exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP in the United States. Investors should review the reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures as provided in the tables accompanying Autodesk's press release.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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QTR 1
QTR 2
QTR 3
QTR 4
YTD 2015
(2) GAAP Gross Margin
87
 %
86
%
86
%
87
 %
86
%
Stock-based compensation expense
 —%

 —%

 —%

 %
1
%
Amortization of developed technology
2
 %
3
%
3
%
2
 %
2
%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin
89
 %
89
%
89
%
89
 %
89
%

 

 
 
 
(3) GAAP Operating Expenses
$
472

$
499

$
517

$
561

$
2,049

Stock-based compensation expense
(32
)
(38
)
(41
)
(46
)
(157
)
Amortization of purchased intangibles
(11
)
(10
)
(10
)
(9
)
(40
)
Restructuring charges, net
(2
)
(1
)


(3
)
Non-GAAP Operating Expenses
$
427

$
451

$
467

$
506

$
1,850


 

 
 
 
(4) GAAP Operating Margin
7
 %
8
%
2
%
2
 %
5
%
Stock-based compensation expense
6
 %
6
%
7
%
8
 %
7
%
Amortization of developed technology
2
 %
2
%
2
%
2
 %
2
%
Amortization of purchased intangibles
2
 %
2
%
2
%
1
 %
1
%
Restructuring charges, net
 —%

 —%

 —%

 %
%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin
17
 %
18
%
13
%
13
 %
15
%

 

 
 
 
(5) GAAP Net Income
$
28

$
31

$
11

$
12

$
82

Stock-based compensation expense
34

40

43

49

166

Amortization of developed technology
13

15

13

13

53

Amortization of purchased intangibles
11

10

10

9

40

Restructuring charges, net
2

1



3

Loss on strategic investments
4

3

1

16

23

Discrete GAAP tax provision items
(2
)
(3
)
(5
)
(10
)
(19
)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
(16
)
(15
)
(15
)
(30
)
(76
)
Non-GAAP Net Income
$
74

$
82

$
58

$
59

$
272


 


 
 
 
(6) GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share
$
0.12

$
0.13

$
0.05

$
0.05

$
0.35

Stock-based compensation expense
0.14

0.18

0.19

0.21

0.71

Amortization of developed technology
0.06

0.06

0.06

0.05

0.23

Amortization of purchased intangibles
0.05

0.04

0.04

0.04

0.17

Restructuring charges, net
0.01




0.01

Loss on strategic investments
0.02

0.01


0.07

0.10

Discrete GAAP tax provision items
(0.01
)
(0.01
)
(0.02
)
(0.04
)
(0.08
)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
(0.07
)
(0.06
)
(0.07
)
(0.13
)
(0.32
)
Non-GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share
$
0.32

$
0.35

$
0.25

$
0.25

$
1.17

 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation for Billings:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Q115
Q215
Q315
Q415
FY15
Year over year change in GAAP Net Revenue
4
 %
13
%
11
%
13
 %
10
%
Change in deferred revenue in the current period
8
 %
12
%
13
%
2
 %
8
%
Change in acquisition related deferred revenue and other
(2
)%
2
%
1
%
(2
)%
%
Year over year change in Billings
10
 %
27
%
25
%
13
 %
18
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation for Guidance:
 
 
 
 
 

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The following is a reconciliation of anticipated full year fiscal 2016 GAAP and non-GAAP operating margins:
 
 Fiscal 2016
 
 
 
GAAP operating margin
2
 %
4
%
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation expense
8
 %
8
%
 
 
 
Amortization of purchased intangibles
3
 %
3
%
 
 
 
Non-GAAP operating margin
13
 %
15
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiscal Year 2014
QTR 1
QTR 2
QTR 3
QTR 4
YTD 2014
Financial Statistics ($ in millions, except per share data):





Total Net Revenue:
$
570

$
562

$
555

$
587

$
2,274

License and Other Revenue
$
324

$
313

$
298

$
321

$
1,255

Subscription Revenue
$
247

$
249

$
258

$
266

$
1,019







GAAP Gross Margin
88
 %
88
%
88
%
88
 %
88
%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin (1)(2)
90
 %
90
%
90
%
90
 %
90
%






GAAP Operating Expenses
$
422

$
410

$
420

$
463

$
1,715

GAAP Operating Margin
14
 %
15
%
12
%
9
 %
13
%
GAAP Net Income
$
56

$
62

$
58

$
54

$
229

GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share (b)
$
0.24

$
0.27

$
0.25

$
0.23

$
1.00







Non-GAAP Operating Expenses (1)(3)
$
378

$
370

$
378

$
413

$
1,539

Non-GAAP Operating Margin (1)(4)
24
 %
24
%
22
%
20
 %
22
%
Non-GAAP Net Income (1)(5)(c)
$
96

$
102

$
94

$
93

$
386

Non-GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share (1)(6)(b)(c)
$
0.42

$
0.45

$
0.41

$
0.40

$
1.68







Total Cash and Marketable Securities
$
2,480

$
2,408

$
2,479

$
2,544

$
2,544

Days Sales Outstanding
46

49

50

66



Capital Expenditures
$
26

$
17

$
12

$
9

$
64

Cash Flow from Operating Activities
$
224

$
65

$
91

$
184

$
564

GAAP Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion
$
33

$
32

$
31

$
33

$
129







Deferred Subscription Revenue Balance (c)
$
775

$
736

$
699

$
789

$
789







Revenue by Geography:





Americas
$
202

$
202

$
208

$
207

$
819

Europe, Middle East and Africa
$
216

$
202

$
204

$
229

$
852

Asia Pacific
$
152

$
158

$
143

$
150

$
603

% of Total Rev from Emerging Economies
13
 %
15
%
15
%
15
 %
15
%






Revenue by Segment:





Architecture, Engineering and Construction
$
172

$
177

$
186

$
196

$
731

Platform Solutions and Emerging Business
$
213

$
197

$
183

$
196

$
789

Manufacturing
$
139

$
144

$
142

$
154

$
579

Media and Entertainment
$
47

$
43

$
44

$
41

$
175


14









Other Revenue Statistics:





% of Total Rev from Flagship
55
 %
51
%
50
%
49
 %
51
%
% of Total Rev from Suites
31
 %
34
%
36
%
37
 %
34
%
% of Total Rev from New and Adjacent
14
 %
14
%
15
%
14
 %
14
%
% of Total Rev from AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT
34
 %
31
%
29
%
29
 %
30
%






Favorable (Unfavorable) Impact of U.S. Dollar Translation Relative to





     Foreign Currencies Compared to Comparable Prior Year Period:





FX Impact on Total Net Revenue
$
(17
)
$
(17
)
$
(13
)
$
(8
)
$
(54
)
FX Impact on Cost of Revenue and Total Operating Expenses
$
5

$
4

$
3

$
3

$
16

FX Impact on Operating Income
$
(12
)
$
(13
)
(10
)
$
(5
)
$
(38
)






Gross Margin by Segment:





Architecture, Engineering and Construction
$
156

$
161

$
169

$
178

$
664

Platform Solutions and Emerging Business
$
195

$
180

$
166

$
176

$
717

Manufacturing
$
128

$
132

$
130

$
142

$
532

Media and Entertainment
$
37

$
34

$
35

$
32

$
138

Unallocated amounts
$
(12
)
$
(12
)
$
(12
)
$
(14
)
$
(50
)






Common Stock Statistics:





Common Shares Outstanding
224.4

222.5

224.6

226.7

226.7

Fully Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
229.3

228.3

227.7

231.1

229.6

Shares Repurchased
3.2

3.1

2.0

2.2

10.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
(a) Totals may not agree with the sum of the components due to rounding.
(b) Earnings per share were computed independently for each of the periods presented; therefore the sum of the earnings per share amounts for the quarters may not equal the total for the year.
(c) Prior amounts have been conformed to align with the current period presentation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) To supplement our consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, Autodesk provides investors with certain non-GAAP measures including non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP net income per share. These non-GAAP financial measures are adjusted to exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, including stock-based compensation expense, restructuring charges, amortization of purchased intangibles, gain and loss on strategic investments, and related income tax expenses. See our reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures herein. We believe these exclusions are appropriate to enhance an overall understanding of our past financial performance and also our prospects for the future, as well as to facilitate comparisons with our historical operating results. These adjustments to our GAAP results are made with the intent of providing both management and investors a more complete understanding of Autodesk's underlying operational results and trends and our marketplace performance. For example, non-GAAP results are an indication of our baseline performance before gains, losses or other charges that are considered by management to be outside our core operating results. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are among the primary indicators management uses as a basis for our planning and forecasting of future periods. There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures are limited in value because they exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP in the United States. Investors should review the reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures as provided in the tables accompanying Autodesk's press release.
 
 
 
 
 
 

QTR 1
QTR 2
QTR 3
QTR 4
YTD 2014
(2) GAAP Gross Margin
88
 %
88
%
88
%
88
 %
88
%

15



Stock-based compensation expense
—%

—%

 —%

 —%

 —%

Amortization of developed technology
2
 %
2
%
2
%
2
 %
2
%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin
90
 %
90
%
90
%
90
 %
90
%











(3) GAAP Operating Expenses
$
422

$
410

$
420

$
463

$
1,715

Stock-based compensation expense
(32
)
(30
)
(30
)
(34
)
(126
)
Amortization of purchased intangibles
(11
)
(9
)
(7
)
(9
)
(37
)
Restructuring charges, net

(2
)
(4
)
(6
)
(13
)
Non-GAAP Operating Expenses
$
378

$
370

$
378

$
413

$
1,539












(4) GAAP Operating Margin
14
 %
15
%
12
%
9
 %
13
%
Stock-based compensation expense
6
 %
6
%
6
%
6
 %
6
%
Amortization of developed technology
2
 %
2
%
2
%
2
 %
2
%
Amortization of purchased intangibles
2
 %
1
%
1
%
2
 %
1
%
Restructuring charges, net
—%

—%

1
%
1
 %
 —%

Non-GAAP Operating Margin
24
 %
24
%
22
%
20
 %
22
%











(5) GAAP Net Income
$
56

$
62

$
58

$
54

$
229

Stock-based compensation expense
34

31

32

36

132

Amortization of developed technology
11

11

11

12

44

Amortization of purchased intangibles
11

9

7

9

37

Restructuring charges, net

2

4

6

13

Loss on strategic investments
1



1

2

Discrete GAAP tax provision items
(1
)
1

(3
)
(8
)
(10
)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
(15
)
(14
)
(14
)
(17
)
(61
)
Non-GAAP Net Income
$
96

$
102

$
94

$
93

$
386












(6) GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share
$
0.24

$
0.27

$
0.25

$
0.23

$
1.00

Stock-based compensation expense
0.15

0.14

0.14

0.15

0.57

Amortization of developed technology
0.05

0.05

0.04

0.05

0.19

Amortization of purchased intangibles
0.05

0.04

0.03

0.04

0.16

Restructuring charges, net

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.06

Loss on strategic investments





Discrete GAAP tax provision items


(0.01
)
(0.03
)
(0.04
)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
(0.07
)
(0.06
)
(0.06
)
(0.07
)
(0.26
)
Non-GAAP Diluted Net Income Per Share
$
0.42

$
0.45

$
0.41

$
0.40

$
1.68

 
 
 
 
 
 



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