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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
November 18, 2004
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Autodesk, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-14338 94-2819853
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
111 McInnis Parkway
San Rafael, California 94903
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(415) 507-5000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On November 18, 2004, Autodesk, Inc. issued a press release announcing
that its board of directors has declared a 2-for-1 stock split on its common
stock in the form of a stock dividend to be paid on December 20, 2004 to
stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 6, 2004.
In addition, Autodesk announced that it will discontinue its quarterly
cash dividend effective after the dividend for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005
in March 2005.
A copy of the press release announcing the stock split and the
discontinuation of Autodesk's quarterly cash dividend is filed herewith as
Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated as of November 18, 2004, entitled
"Autodesk Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split; Plans to Discontinue
Cash Dividend."
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
AUTODESK, INC.
By:/s/ Alfred J. Castino
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Alfred J. Castino
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: November 18, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated as of November 18, 2004, entitled
"Autodesk Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split; Plans to Discontinue
Cash Dividend."