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PROXY STATEMENT FOR 2008 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
Q UESTIONS AND A NSWERS A BOUT THE 2008 A NNUAL M EETING AND P ROCEDURAL M ATTERS
2008 Annual Meeting
Q: Why am I receiving these proxy materials?
A: The Board of Directors of Autodesk (“Autodesk” or the “Company”) is providing these proxy materials to
you in connection with the solicitation of proxies for use at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the
“Annual Meeting”) to be held on Thursday, June 12, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., Pacific time, and at any
adjournment or postponement thereof, for the purpose of considering and acting upon the matters set forth
herein. Due to recent changes in the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) rules,
we are providing these materials to you either through a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials
(the “Notice”) or a full set paper copy of this Proxy Statement together with our Fiscal Year 2008 Annual
Report.
Q: Why did I receive a Notice in the mail regarding the Internet availability of proxy materials this year
instead of a full set paper copy of this Proxy Statement and Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Report?
A: This year we are taking advantage of a new SEC rule that now allows companies to furnish their proxy
materials over the Internet rather than in paper form. This new rule allows a company to send its
stockholders a Notice regarding Internet availability of proxy materials. Instructions on how to access the
proxy materials over the Internet or how to request a paper copy of proxy materials may be found in the
Notice. If you would prefer to receive proxy materials in printed form by mail or electronically by email on
an ongoing basis, please follow the instructions contained in the Notice.
Q: Why didn’t I receive a Notice in the mail regarding the Internet availability of proxy materials?
A: We are providing stockholders who have previously requested to receive paper copies of the proxy materials
with paper copies of the proxy materials instead of a Notice. If you would like to reduce the costs incurred
by us in mailing proxy materials, you can consent to receiving all future proxy statements, proxy cards and
annual reports electronically via email or the Internet. To sign up for electronic delivery, please follow the
instructions provided on your proxy card or voting instruction card.
Q: Where is the Annual Meeting?
A: The Annual Meeting will be held at Autodesk’s principal executive offices, located at 111 McInnis
Parkway, San Rafael, California 94903. The telephone number at that location is [phone]. A map
and directions to the Annual Meeting are available at www.autodesk.com “Contact Us—Locate
Offices—Maps.” Stockholders are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting and are entitled to and
requested to vote on the proposals to elect 10 directors, approve the ratification of the independent
registered public accounting firm and approve amendments to the 2000 Directors’ Option Plan.
Q: Can I attend the Annual Meeting?
A: Yes, if you are a stockholder of record or a beneficial owner as of April 14, 2008. Please notify our Director
of Investor Relations, David Gennarelli, by calling [phone] or by email at
[email protected] if you are planning to attend the Annual Meeting. In addition, you should
bring proof of identity for entrance to the Annual Meeting. If your shares are held in a brokerage account or
by a bank or another nominee, you will need to bring a copy of a brokerage statement reflecting stock
ownership as of the record date. The meeting will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m., Pacific time; please leave
ample time to check-in.
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