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Fluent Inc. Joins ANSYS, Inc.

Sales offices, development centers, channel partners & distributors throughout the world

Since its inception in 1983, Fluent has established itself as a global leader among commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) vendors, becoming the largest supplier of CFD software in the world. In May of 2006, Fluent Inc. was acquired by ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSS), the world’s largest independent supplier of computer-aided-engineering (CAE) simulation software and solutions. ANSYS’ acquisition of Fluent enhances the breadth, functionality, usability and interoperability of the ANSYS portfolio of simulation solutions, and as such, accelerates our progress towards Simulation Driven Product Development (SDPD). This combination of ANSYS and Fluent technologies will enable customers to increase operational efficiency, lower design and engineering costs, and accelerate development and delivery of new and innovative products to the marketplace. Together, ANSYS and Fluent represent one of the most complete, independent engineering simulation software offerings in the industry, reaffirming and strengthening the ANSYS/Fluent commitment to open interface and flexible simulation solutions built upon world class technologies.

ANSYS, Inc., founded in 1970, develops and globally markets engineering simulation software and technologies widely used by engineers and designers across a broad spectrum of industries. The Company focuses on the development of open and flexible solutions that enable users to analyze designs directly on the desktop, providing a common platform for fast, efficient and cost-conscious product development, from design concept to final-stage testing and validation. The Company and its global network of channel partners provide sales, support and training for customers. Headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., with more than 40 strategic sales locations throughout the world, ANSYS, Inc. and its subsidiaries employ approximately 1,400 people and distribute ANSYS products through a network of channel partners in over 40 countries. Visit www.ansys.com for more information.