Ansys Inc Issues Q4 2012; FY 2013 Outlook Below Analysts' Estimates; Lowers FY 2012 Revenue Outlook; Narrows FY 2012 EPS Guidance To A Range In Line With Analysts' Estimates

Ansys Inc announced that for the fourth quarter of 2012, it expects GAAP revenue in the range of $211.3-$218.3 million, Non-GAAP revenue in the range of $215.0-$222.0 million, GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.49- $0.55 and Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.71-$0.74. For fiscal 2012, the Company now expects GAAP revenue in the range of $788.6-$795.6 million, Non-GAAP revenue in the range of $798.2-$805.2 million, GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.04-$2.10 and Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.83-$2.86. For fiscal 2013, the Company expects GAAP revenue in the range of $880.6-$905.6 million, Non-GAAP revenue in the range of $885.0-$910.0 million, GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.29-$2.43 and Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $3.00-$3.12. According to I/B/E/S Estimates, analysts on an average were expecting the Company to report revenue of $232.9 million and EPS of $0.78 for the fourth quarter of 2012; revenue of $816.70 million and EPS of $2.84 for fiscal 2012; revenue of $925.4 million and EPS of $3.20 for fiscal 2013.