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SDRC Reports Net Income Up 110% - EPS $0.29 I-DEAS License Revenue +24%

20 July 1999

SDRC Reports Net Income Up 110% - EPS $0.29 I-DEAS License Revenue +24%

    CINCINNATI--July 19, 1999--SDRC , a leading global supplier of enterprise product development solutions and developer of I-DEAS(R) and Metaphase(R) Enterprise(TM) software, today reported revenues totaling $111.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 1999, a 17% increase over the same quarter last year. Operating income grew 245% to $15.1 million form $4.1 million while net income was $10.8 million, or $0.29 per share, compared to $5.1 million, or $0.14 per share, last year. License revenues grew 23%, including a 24% increase in I-DEAS license revenues.
    For the six months ended June 30, 1999, SDRC's revenue was $219.2 million, up 18% compared to the first six months of 1998. Operating income year to date rose 92% to $29.6 million from $15.4 million, while net income was $20.8 million, or $0.55 per average share outstanding, compared to net income of $15.4 million, or $0.41 per average share outstanding, for the same period last year.
    "I am very proud of our accomplishments this quarter," stated Bill Weyand, SDRC's chairman, president and chief executive officer. "This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of better than expected financial results. We achieved these results with strong license revenue growth from our core I-DEAS product combined with responsible cost management. Our Metaphase product suite posted another strong quarter, helping to maintain its market-leading position."
    SDRC posted substantial I-DEAS orders in the quarter from Ford Motor Company, Dana Corporation, Viessmann Werke, Toshiba, and Mannesmann Dematic while major Metaphase license orders in the quarter included ABB Business Services, Renault, Yazaki, Toshiba, U.S. Air Force, and Caterpillar.
    Highlights in the quarter include the kick-off of our Metaphase Executive Conference series sponsored by Sun Microsystems , the opening of our Aerospace Center of Excellence, and shipment of I-DEAS Master Series 7. "We are committed to providing our client partners with the right tools and ExperTeam consulting services to continually improve their competitiveness," stated Mr. Weyand. "Our customers seek best-in-class technology, but even more so these industry leaders demand a partner that understands their product-related challenges and can offer solutions for their success. SDRC answers the call on both fronts."
    "SDRC is well positioned to continue to outpace the industry growth rates, for both Mechanical Design Automation and Enterprise Product Data Management, in 1999. As the internet increases the competitiveness of all markets worldwide, SDRC's attention to accelerated product innovation is beneficial to our customers, our employees and our shareholders."
    SDRC will host a conference call at 5:00pm EST today to discuss the results of the quarter. The dial-in number is 630/395-0017. A replay of the call will be available until 5:00pm EST on Friday, July 23. Domestic callers can dial 888/482-2247 and international callers can dial 402/998-1368.
    SDRC (Structural Dynamics Research Corporation) is one of the world's leading providers of enterprise product development solutions with its suite of mechanical design automation software and product data management software. The Company's products, coupled with engineering and consulting services, help manufacturers optimize product development early in the design process, enabling them to reduce cost and cycle time while significantly improving quality and time to market. SDRC provides the award-winning I-DEAS product suite of integrated CAD/CAM/CAE software, and the market-leading PDM software, Metaphase Enterprise, which is developed, marketed and supported by SDRC's Metaphase Technology Division. SDRC employs more than 2,500 people worldwide, with 75 offices in 17 countries throughout North America, Europe, and Asia/Pacific.
    Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release may include forward-looking statement that involve risks and uncertainties. SDRC cautions that the actual results could differ materially from these statements depending upon a number of factors as described from time-to-time in reports filed by SDRC with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including SDRC's most recent Forms 10-K and 10-Q.



               STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION

                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                             (Unaudited)
                (in thousands, except per share data)

                             Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
                                   June 30,             June 30,
                             ------------------   -------------------
                                1999     1998       1999       1998
                             --------  --------   --------   --------
Revenue:
  Licenses                   $ 46,950  $ 38,028   $ 92,792   $ 79,429
  Maintenance and services     64,103    57,114    126,390    106,825
                             --------  --------   --------   --------
     Total revenue            111,053    95,142    219,182    186,254
Cost of revenue                44,973    38,943     87,183     73,430
                             --------  --------   --------   --------
Gross profit                   66,080    56,199    131,999    112,824

Operating expenses:
  Selling and marketing        29,848    30,033     60,698     55,503
  Research and development     16,706    17,162     32,405     33,216
  General and administrative    4,379     4,610      9,306      8,684
                             --------  --------   --------   --------
     Total operating expenses  50,933    51,805    102,409     97,403
                             --------  --------   --------   --------
Operating income               15,147     4,394     29,590     15,421

Other income                    1,974     3,041      3,435      6,687
                             --------  --------   --------   --------
Income before income taxes     17,121     7,435     33,025     22,108
Income tax expense              6,335     2,322     12,220      6,667
                             --------  --------   --------   --------
     Net income              $ 10,786  $  5,113   $ 20,805   $ 15,441
                             --------  --------   --------   --------
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Net income per share         $    .29  $    .14   $    .55   $    .41

Common and common
 equivalent shares             37,649    37,617     37,622     37,499


               STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION

                      CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

                            (in thousands)


                                       June 30,   December 31,
                                         1999         1998
                                       ---------   ----------    
                                      (Unaudited)
Assets:

  Cash and cash equivalents             $143,056   $100,581
  Marketable securities                   13,477     11,787
  Trade accounts receivable               85,673     92,169
  Other accounts receivable               10,556      8,956
  Prepaid expenses                        10,000     12,102
                                        --------   --------

      Total current assets               262,762    225,595

  Marketable securities                   14,299      9,937
  Property and equipment, net             24,487     25,674
  Marketable software costs, net          41,073     36,237
  Goodwill and other intangibles          30,901     32,886
  Other assets                             9,555     10,425
                                        --------   --------

      Total assets                      $383,077   $340,754
                                        --------   --------
                                        --------   --------

Liabilities and shareholders' equity:

  Current liabilities                   $135,114   $117,108
  Other long-term liabilities              8,171      7,872
  Shareholders' equity                   239,792    215,774
                                        --------   --------

      Total liabilities and
       shareholders' equity             $383,077   $340,754
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