Autodesk is a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment technology solutions serving architecture, engineering & construction, product design and manufacturing, and media & entertainment industries.

# Autodesk

Autodesk is a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment technology solutions across industries including architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), product design, manufacturing, and media & entertainment.

## What customers do with Autodesk
- Design, fabricate, manufacture, and build by visualizing, simulating, and analyzing real‑world performance early in the design process.
- Achieve goals such as fostering innovation, optimizing designs, streamlining manufacturing and construction processes, saving time and money, improving quality, delivering more sustainable outcomes, communicating plans, and enabling collaboration.

## Revenue model and availability
- Professional software products are sold globally through a combination of indirect and direct channels.
- Corporate information and investor materials are available on Autodesk’s website (www.autodesk.com). The company states that its Annual Report on Form 10‑K, quarterly reports, current reports, and amendments are available via the Investor Relations section after filing/furnishing with the SEC. Information posted on the website is not incorporated into the Form 10‑K.

## Product families and solutions
- Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) products: Improve how building, infrastructure, and industrial projects are designed, built, and operated.
- Product development and manufacturing software: Support manufacturers in automotive, transportation, industrial machinery, consumer products, and building products with digital design, engineering, manufacturing, and production solutions. These technologies integrate data across the entire product development and production lifecycle to create a digital pipeline that supports:
  - Greater productivity
  - Increased accuracy via automation
  - Insights that enable more sustainable outcomes
- Digital media and entertainment (DME) products: Tools for digital sculpting, modeling, animation, effects, rendering, and compositing used in design visualization, visual effects, 3D animation, and game production, and to connect workflows from pre‑production to post‑production.

## Strategic outcomes
The product portfolio is designed to foster innovation, optimize designs, save time and money, improve quality, communicate plans, and enable collaboration across teams and stages of the lifecycle.

## Glossary
A glossary of terms used in the Form 10‑K appears at the end of Item 1.

Autodesk, Inc. is a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software solutions, serving multiple industries with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and cloud-based service offerings.

# Autodesk, Inc. Company Summary

## Business Overview
- Autodesk is a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software solutions.
- Serves industries including architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment.
- Enables customers to visualize, simulate, and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to foster innovation, optimize designs, streamline manufacturing/construction, save costs, improve quality, and support sustainability.

## Product Offerings
- **Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations (AECO):**
  - Includes AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Autodesk Build, BIM Collaborate Pro, Tandem, and Building Connected.
  - Focuses on infrastructure design, civil engineering, project management, collaboration, and digital twin creation.
- **AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT:**
  - Widely used CAD software for professional drafting and design.
- **Manufacturing (MFG):**
  - Fusion 360 (cloud-based CAD, CAM, CAE), Inventor, Product Design & Manufacturing Collection, Vault.
- **Media & Entertainment (M&E):**
  - Maya, 3ds Max, Flow Production Tracking, Media & Entertainment Collection.
  - Tools for 3D modeling, animation, visual effects, rendering, compositing, and production management.

## Revenue & Financial Metrics
- **Total Revenue (Fiscal 2025):** Approximately **$6.13 billion**, up 12% from the prior year.
- **Revenue Composition:**
  - 97% from recurring subscription revenue.
  - Subscription revenue for Fiscal 2025: Approx **$5.72 billion**, an increase of 12%.
- **Net Revenue Retention Rate (NR3):** Between 100% and 110% (constant currency).
- **Deferred Revenue:** Around **$4.13 billion** (down 3% YoY).
- **Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO):** **$6.94 billion**, up 14% from the previous year.
  - Current RPO (short-term): **$4.46 billion**, up 12% YoY.
- **Number of Employees:** Approximately **15,300** (as of January 31, 2025), increased from 14,100 employees at the end of fiscal 2024.
- **Stockholders:** As of July 31, 2024, approximately **215 million** shares held by non-affiliates with a market value of about **$53.2 billion**.
- **Shares Outstanding:** As of February 28, 2025, approximately **213 million** shares of common stock.

## Business Model & Strategy
- Focuses on subscription-based sales integrating desktop and cloud functionalities.
- Transitioned most sales to a new transaction model involving Solution Providers and direct customer transactions.
- Operates through a global network of about **1,260 resellers and distributors**.
- Significant dependence on distribution partners, with about **58%** of revenue from indirect sales.
- Engages in strategic acquisitions, including recent ones in FY 2025 (e.g., Payapps, PIX, Aether Media).
- Invests heavily in research & development, emphasizing AI, machine learning, and generative design.

## Customers & Market Reach
- Large international presence with significant revenues in the U.S., Germany, Japan, the UK, and Canada.
- Approximately **42%** of revenue from North America, and the rest from EMEA and APAC.
- Markets include government, enterprise, and small businesses, with a focus on expanding adoption of cloud-based and collaborative solutions.

## Revenue Channels
- **Direct Sales:** About 42% of revenue.
- **Indirect Sales:** About 58% of revenue, primarily through resellers, distributors, and Solution Providers.
- **Product Focus:** Major revenue from AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Fusion, Maya, 3ds Max, and related industry collection solutions.

## Income & Expenses
- **Pre-Tax Income (FY 2025):** Approx **$1.38 billion**.
- **Income Taxes (FY 2025):** Approx **$272 million**.
- **Cost of Revenue:** About **$578 million** (up 13% YoY).
- **Operating Expenses:** About **$4.20 billion**, up 9% YoY, including R&D, marketing, and general & admin costs.

## Key Initiatives
- Expanding cloud and industry cloud solutions.
- Developing digital twins, AI-powered insights, and immersive AR/VR functionalities.
- Focused on sustainability, including powering operations with 100% renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gases.
- Has an active philanthropic arm (Autodesk Foundation) supporting social impact projects.

This comprehensive operational and financial snapshot demonstrates Autodesk’s strong market position as a designer of advanced 3D and cloud-enabled solutions across multiple industrial sectors, with significant recurring revenue, large customer base, and continuous innovation investments.

Autodesk is a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment technology solutions, serving multiple industries with a focus on innovation and quality.

# Autodesk

## General information
Autodesk provides 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software for industries including architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment. Its products help users visualize, simulate, and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to foster innovation, optimize designs, streamline manufacturing, and improve quality.

- Website: [www.autodesk.com](http://www.autodesk.com)  
- Employees: Approximately 14,100 (as of January 31, 2024)  
- International revenue: About 64% of fiscal 2024 revenue derived from international operations

## Products and services
Autodesk offers professional software across several product families:

### Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)
- Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection: Includes AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Revit for project design and execution  
- AutoCAD Civil 3D: Civil engineering design, analysis, and documentation  
- Autodesk Build: Project management and collaboration for construction  
- BIM Collaborate Pro: Design collaboration platform  
- Revit: Building Information Modeling (BIM) for team collaboration

### Product Design and Manufacturing
- Fusion: Cloud-based CAD/CAM/CAE integration  
- Inventor: 3D mechanical design and digital prototyping  
- Product Design & Manufacturing Collection: Combines AutoCAD, Fusion, and related tools

### Media and Entertainment
- Maya: 3D modeling, animation, and rendering  
- 3ds Max: 3D modeling, animation, and rendering  
- Flow Production Tracking: Cloud-based production tracking and review

### Licensing and delivery
Autodesk has moved from perpetual licenses to subscription models, offering plans that combine desktop and cloud functionality.

## Financial and go-to-market highlights
- Approximately 63% of fiscal 2024 revenue was generated through indirect channel sales (distributors and resellers).  
- TD Synnex accounted for 39% of net revenue in fiscal years 2022–2024.  
- The company maintains substantial investment in research and development, with emphasis on AI and generative design to enhance its product portfolio.

## Additional highlights
- ESG and philanthropy: Autodesk supports sustainability initiatives, education programs, and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  
- Global operations: More than 1,400,000 square feet of leased office space across 88 locations, with significant operations in the U.S., Canada, China, India, Singapore, and the U.K.

Autodesk continues to evolve its products and business processes to meet changing market needs.

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