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Ansoft Corporation First Quarter Results

    PITTSBURGH--Aug. 21, 2002--Ansoft Corporation today announced financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2003 ended July 31, 2002.
    Revenue for the first quarter totaled $9.3 million, a decrease of 17% compared to $11.2 million reported in the previous fiscal year's first quarter. Net loss for the first quarter was $3.3 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $498,000, or $0.04 per diluted share in fiscal 2002.
    "We are clearly disappointed in these results. Our first quarter is typically the toughest of the fiscal year, with this quarter's results being impacted by the struggling tech economy. Although we are cautious as to the timing of a turnaround, we believe our fundamental growth opportunities remain strong," said Nicholas Csendes, President and CEO.
    Ansoft is a leading developer of high-performance electronic design automation (EDA) software. Engineers use Ansoft software to design state-of-the-art electronic products, such as cellular phones, Internet-access devices, broadband networking components and systems, integrated circuits (ICs), printed circuit boards (PCBs), automotive electronic systems, power electronics, and fuel-cell technology. Ansoft markets its products worldwide through its own direct sales force and has comprehensive customer-support and training offices throughout North America, Asia, and Europe.
    This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties about the Company's business that are detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the reports on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2002.



                          ANSOFT CORPORATION
            CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
               (In thousands, except per share amounts)


                                                       Three months
                                                       ended July 31,
                                                       2002     2001
                                                    --------- --------
Revenues
  License                                            $ 5,045  $ 7,559
  Service and other                                    4,243    3,662
                                                    --------- --------
Total revenue                                          9,288   11,221

Costs and expenses
  Sales and marketing                                  6,524    6,181
  Research and development                             4,041    3,002
  Research and development
    -  Altra Broadband                                 1,103      938
  General and administrative                           1,032    1,031
  Amortization                                         1,009    1,183
                                                    --------- --------
Total costs and expenses                              13,709   12,335
                                                    --------- --------
Income (loss) from operations                         (4,421)  (1,114)
Other income, net                                        242      402
                                                    --------- --------
Income (loss) before income taxes                     (4,179)    (712)
Income tax benefit                                       836      214
                                                    --------- --------
Net income (loss)                                   $ (3,343)  $ (498)
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 Basic net income (loss) per share                   $ (0.28) $ (0.04)
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 Diluted net income (loss) per share                 $ (0.28) $ (0.04)
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Weighted average shares used in calculation
  Basic                                               11,940   11,722
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  Diluted                                             11,940   11,722
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                          ANSOFT CORPORATION
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                            (In thousands)


                                                    July 31, April 30,
                                                      2002      2002
                                                   --------- ---------
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents                           $ 4,292   $ 5,269
Accounts receivable                                  11,401    15,044
Deferred income taxes                                   236       236
Prepaid expenses and other assets                     1,046     1,005
                                                   --------- ---------
Total current assets                                 16,975    21,554

Equipment and furniture                               5,601     5,714
Marketable securities                                21,397    22,479
Other assets                                            374       367
Deferred taxes - non current                          5,320     4,484
Intangible assets                                    12,617    13,626
                                                   --------- ---------
Total assets                                       $ 62,284  $ 68,224
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses               $ 2,284   $ 3,292
Note payable                                          1,850     1,850
Deferred revenue                                      8,726     8,915
                                                   --------- ---------
Total current liabilities                            12,860    14,057

Line of credit                                       10,000    10,000
Other liabilities                                       439       520
                                                   --------- ---------

Total liabilities                                    23,299    24,577

Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock                                           -         -
Common stock                                            122       122
Additional paid-in capital                           55,074    54,939
Treasury stock                                       (2,006)   (1,671)
Other accumulated comprehensive loss                 (2,823)   (1,704)
Accumulated deficit                                 (11,382)   (8,039)
                                                   --------- ---------
Total stockholders' equity                           38,985    43,647

 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity        $ 62,284  $ 68,224
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