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ANSYS, announced today that the global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes expects to release its fourth quarter earnings on Thursday, February 16, 2006. 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 fourth quarter results and future outlook. What: ANSYS Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call When: 2/16/2006 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time Where: http://www.ansys.com/corporate/investors.asp The conference call dial in number is 800-811-8824 or 913-981-4903 passcode ANSYS The call will be recorded with replay 888-203-1112 or 719-457-0820 passcode ANSYS (26797) 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. The Company 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. The Company and its global network of channel partners provide sales, support and training for customers. Headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania U.S.A. with more than 25 strategic sales locations throughout the world, ANSYS, Inc. and its subsidiaries employ approximately 600 people and distribute ANSYS products through a network of channel partners in over 40 countries. Visit its Web site for more information.