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Autodesk, Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2024.

All growth rates are compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2023, unless otherwise noted. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is provided in the accompanying tables. For definitions, please view the Glossary of Terms later in this document.

First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Highlights

• Total revenue increased 8 percent to $1,269 million;
• GAAP operating margin was 17 percent, down 1 percentage point;
• Non-GAAP operating margin was 32 percent, down 2 percentage points;
• GAAP diluted EPS was $0.75; Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.55;
• Cash flow from operating activities was $723 million; free cash flow was $714 million.

"We are deploying next-generation technology and services and end-to-end digital transformation within and between the industries we serve and shifting Autodesk from products to capabilities," said Andrew Anagnost, Autodesk president and CEO. "Autodesk remains relentlessly curious with a propensity and desire to evolve and innovate. Our transformation from products to capabilities will enable us to forge broader, trusted and more durable partnerships with more customers."

"Autodesk started the year strongly with rising renewal rates, robust free cash flow generation, and revenue toward the top end of our guidance range when adjusted for upfront revenue co-termed to later in the year," said Debbie Clifford, CFO of Autodesk. "With normal seasonality, peak second quarter currency and Russia headwinds, and a strong second-half pipeline of enterprise agreements last renewed three years ago in the immediate aftermath of the onset of the pandemic, we remain on track to achieve our full-year financial goals."

Additional Financial Details

• Total billings increased 4 percent to $1,172 million.
• Total revenue was $1,269 million, an increase of 8 percent as reported, and 12 percent on a constant currency basis. Recurring revenue represents 98 percent of total.
• Design revenue was $1,086 million, an increase of 8 percent as reported, and 12 percent on a constant currency basis. On a sequential basis, Design revenue decreased 2 percent as reported and on a constant currency basis.
• Make revenue was $121 million, an increase of 17 percent as reported, and 20 percent on a constant currency basis. On a sequential basis, Make revenue increased 2 percent as reported, and on a constant currency basis.
• Subscription plan revenue was $1,193 million, an increase of 10 percent as reported, and 13 percent on a constant currency basis. On a sequential basis, subscription plan revenue decreased 2 percent as reported, and 1 percent on a constant currency basis.
• Net revenue retention rate remained within the range of 100 to 110 percent, on a constant currency basis.
• GAAP operating income was $217 million, compared to $214 million in the first quarter last year. GAAP operating margin was 17 percent, down 1 percentage point compared to the first quarter last year.
• Total non-GAAP operating income was $404 million, compared to $397 million in the first quarter last year. Non-GAAP operating margin was 32 percent, down 2 percentage points compared to the first quarter last year.
• GAAP diluted net income per share was $0.75, compared to $0.67 in the first quarter last year.
• Non-GAAP diluted net income per share was $1.55, compared to $1.43 in the first quarter last year.
• Deferred revenue increased 20 percent to $4.48 billion. Unbilled deferred revenue was $904 million, a decrease of $30 million compared to the first quarter of last year. Remaining performance obligations ("RPO") increased 15 percent to $5.39 billion. Current RPO increased 12 percent to $3.51 billion.
• Cash flow from operating activities was $723 million, an increase of $289 million compared to the first quarter last year. Free cash flow was $714 million, an increase of $292 million compared to the first quarter last year.

First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Business Highlights

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 under "Safe Harbor Statement." Autodesk’s business outlook for the second quarter and full-year fiscal 2024 considers the current economic environment and foreign exchange currency rate environment. A reconciliation between the fiscal 2024 GAAP and non-GAAP estimates is provided below or in the tables following this press release.

The second quarter and full-year fiscal 2024 outlook assume a projected annual effective tax rate of 24 percent and 18 percent for GAAP and non-GAAP results, respectively. Shifts in geographic profitability continue to impact the annual effective tax rate due to significant differences in tax rates in various jurisdictions. Therefore, assumptions for the annual effective tax rate are evaluated regularly and may change based on the projected geographic mix of earnings.

Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

Autodesk will host its first quarter conference call today at 5 p.m. ET. The live broadcast can be accessed at autodesk.com/investor. A transcript of the opening commentary will also be available following the conference call. 

A replay of the broadcast will be available at 7 p.m. ET at autodesk.com/investor. This replay will be maintained on Autodesk’s website for at least 12 months.

Investor Presentation Details

An investor presentation, Excel financials and other supplemental materials providing additional information can be found at autodesk.com/investor.

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