founded in 1970, ansys employs more than 2,900 professionals, and many of them are engineers expert in fields such as finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, electronics and electromagnetics, and design optimization. our staff includes more master’s and ph.d.-level engineers than any other simulation provider. ansys is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class technology, all so our customers can turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products. the company has been recognized as one of the world's most innovative and fastest -growing companies by prestigious organizations including businessweek and fortune magazines. over the years, our steady growth and financial strength reflect our commitment to innovation and r&d. we reinvest 15 percent of our revenues each year into research to continually refine our software. we are listed on the nasdaq stock exchange.