ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANSS), announced today that the global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes expects to release its second quarter earnings on Thursday, July 29, 2004. In addition, the Company will hold a conference call conducted by James E. Cashman III, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Maria T. Shields, Chief Financial Officer, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss second quarter results and future outlook. What: ANSYS Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call When: 7/29/2004 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time Where: http://www.ansys.com/ The conference call dial in number is #888-942-8131 passcode ANSYS. The call will be recorded with replay #800-731-6045. ANSYS, Inc., founded in 1970, develops and globally markets engineering simulation software and technologies widely used by engineers and designers across a broad spectrum of industries. ANSYS focuses on the development of open and flexible solutions that enable users to analyze designs directly on the desktop, providing a common platform for fast, efficient and cost- conscious product development, from design concept to final-stage testing and validation. Headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania U.S.A. with more than 25 strategic sales locations throughout the world, ANSYS, Inc. employs approximately 550 people and distributes its products through a network of channel partners in 40 countries. Visit http://www.ansys.com/ for more information.