1、D E L I V E R I N G I N N O VAT I O N2 0 0 3 A N N U A L R E P O R TAbout ANSYS,Inc.ANSYS,Inc.,headquartered in Canonsburg,Pennsylvania,is committed to making a difference by improving the way ourcustomers design and develop products.Whether developinginnovative performance modeling and simulation t
2、echnologies,working with customers to understand their needs,or ensuringa successful solution implementation at a customer site,ANSYSbrings its three-decade-long experience,talent and drive toevery situation.Founded in 1970,ANSYS has evolved from a small group ofengineers to an international corpora
3、tion that employs morethan 600 development,testing,marketing,sales,supportand management professionals.Dedicated employees andvisionary,responsible leadership together with a large andloyal customer base and a worldwide network of valuedpartners have helped ANSYS to create the worlds largest andmost
4、 influential computer-aided engineering(CAE)community.Clear vision,sound and consistent strategy,financial stabilityand an unwavering focus on engineering simulation have ledANSYS growth and success.A portion of that growth camefrom strategic alliances and acquisitions that have helped ANSYSto build
5、 its capabilities at an accelerated pace to meet customerneeds quickly.Many of its customers are re-evaluating theirdevelopment processes and using engineering simulationsto drive innovative product designs,rather than traditionalhardware prototyping and testing.ANSYS looks forward to many more deca
6、des of innovations,developing technologies that will solve tomorrows complexproblems in both mature and emerging industries.ContentsFinancial Highlights1Letter to Our Stockholders2Delivering Innovative SolutionsAcross All Industries6Senior Management10Board of Directors11Financials12Corporate Inform