1、Job TiTle Autodesk AR NPSRevision 2seRialDaTe/Time Friday,June 08,2007/9:48 AM Job numbeR 143238Type Cleanpage no.1opeRaToR PM1 Job TiTle Autodesk ARRevision 2seRialDaTe/Time Friday,June 08,2007/9:48 AM Job numbeR 143238Type Cleanpage no.3opeRaToR PM1 CEOs LetterDear ShareholdersStrong execution has
2、 led Autodesk to another year of outstanding performance.In fiscal year 2007,we continued to deliver industry-leading design software solutions that enable customers to increase innovation,improve quality and boost productivity.Demand was strong across our business,as customers around the world incr
3、easingly chose Autodesk solutions to help them fully experience the possibilities of their designs.Our strategy of simultaneously increasing our efficiency while investing for the future is reaping benefits.Fiscal year 2007 was a record-breaking year.Net revenues increased 20 percent to$1.84 billion
4、,nearly double the level of just three years ago.Operating margins were 19 percent.Earnings per diluted share were$1.19.Competitive Advantage through Design Innovation Unprecedented changes in the global economy are requiring our customers to rethink the status quo and seek competitive advantage in
5、all facets of their business particularly design:Globalization is increasing the number of low cost competitors in nearly all of our customers industries.Demand for Consumer Choice is increasing.Around the world,a growing consumer class desires mass customization of virtually everything.Sustainabili
6、ty is gaining mainstream appeal,as rising energy costs and the scarcity of natural resources become leading worldwide issues.Worldwide Development of Buildings and Infrastructure is occurring at an unprecedented rate on two frontsto keep pace with population growth and economic development,as well a