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Autodesk said on Thursday it will add two newcomers to its board and settle one of the year's most high-profile proxy fights after activist hedge fund Starboard Value mounted a boardroom challenge at the software-design company last month.

Jeff Epstein and Christie Simons to join board at the 2025 annual meeting Autodesk and Starboard enter into cooperation agreement SAN FRANCISCO , April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced that it will appoint Jeff Epstein and Christie Simons to its Board of Directors (the "Board") in connection with a cooperation agreement with Starboard Value LP ("Starboard"). Epstein and Simons will serve as non-voting observers on the Board until Autodesk's 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 18, 2025 (the "Annual Meeting"), at which point they will become full voting members upon their appointment to the Board.

Nearly 6,000 global industry leaders, futurists, and experts across Design and Make industries share insights and solutions in third annual survey SAN FRANCISCO , April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Autodesk, Inc.  (NASDAQ: ADSK) released the 2025 State of Design & Make report today, exploring sentiments from leaders across Design and Make industries on managing cost control, embracing emerging technologies, and addressing the talent and skills gaps. Despite experiencing geopolitical and economic uncertainty, the majority of leaders continue to invest in AI and technology advancement, acquisitions, and sustainability across the board.

T. Rowe Price Investment Management, one of Autodesk's biggest investors, plans to vote for activist investor Starboard Value's director nominees in a boardroom challenge at the software-design company, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.

ADSK shows mixed signals. AI investments offer promise, but restructuring-related headwinds suggest a hold stance is prudent for now.

Despite macro challenges, Autodesk's strong product stickiness, network effects, and low valuation make it a compelling buy. Exposure to growing markets like AEC, manufacturing, and AI infrastructure, coupled with secular tailwinds, supports long-term growth potential. High switching costs and strong network effects, especially in AutoCAD, ensure ADSK's market leadership and user retention.

SAN FRANCISCO , April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced that Elizabeth "Betsy" Rafael has informed the Autodesk Board of Directors of her intention not to seek re-election at the company's 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Ms. Rafael joined the Autodesk Board in September 2013, served as Audit Committee chair from March 2016 to May 2024 and served as Interim CFO from May 31, 2024, until December 16, 2024.

SAN FRANCISCO , March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today issued the following statement in response to comments made by Starboard Value LP ("Starboard"): "Autodesk is delivering strong business and financial results, positioning us to drive significant shareholder value. Our strategy is working, as evidenced by our recent performance.

Starboard Value is nominating three directors to design and engineering software maker Autodesk's board, the activist investor said on Wednesday, rekindling its proxy battle with the company over margin concerns.