Ansoft Corp - Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (DEFA14A)

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Filed by Ansoft Corporation

Pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Subject Company: Ansoft Corporation

Commission File No.: 000-27874

This filing consists of a letter from Nicholas Csendes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ansoft Corporation (the “Company”), and Zoltan Cendes, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Technology Officer of the Company, to the Company’s customers regarding the proposed merger between ANSYS, Inc. and the Company pursuant to the terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 31, 2008.

March 31, 2008

Ansoft Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by ANSYS, Inc.

Dear Valued Customer,

We are very excited to inform you that Ansoft Corporation and ANSYS, Inc. have announced the signing of a definitive agreement that would combine the two companies to create the leading provider of “best-in-class” simulation capabilities.

As you may know, ANSYS is a leading developer of engineering simulation software and technologies widely used by engineers and designers across a broad spectrum of industries. The combined company will have combined trailing 12-month revenues of $485 million, over 40 direct sales offices and 21 development centers on three continents and approximately 1,700 employees worldwide.

For our valued customers, the combined global operations of Ansoft and ANSYS will enhance the breadth, functionality, usability and interoperability of the combined portfolio of engineering simulation solutions. The combination is expected to increase operational efficiency and lower design and engineering costs for our customers, and accelerate development and delivery of new and innovative products to the marketplace. The complementary combination of Ansoft’s and ANSYS’ software products and services is expected to give the combined company one of the most complete, independent engineering simulation software offerings in the industry.

As a valued customer, please be assured that this change will not disrupt our current business relationship. Until the transaction is completed, which is expected to occur during the second calendar quarter of 2008, Ansoft will continue to operate as an independent company and will continue to provide you with the same outstanding customer service to which you are accustomed. During this time, we will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the future strategy of the combined organization. Please do not hesitate to contact your business development team directly to provide additional information and answer any questions you may have.

We are extremely excited about today’s announcement and believe this consolidation will prove to be an incredibly positive event for you. We look forward to providing you with the many significant benefits afforded by the combination of Ansoft and ANSYS.

Sincerely,

    

Nicholas Csendes and Zoltan Cendes

 

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Additional Information and Where to Find It

ANSYS intends to file a registration statement on Form S-4 containing a proxy statement/prospectus and related documents in connection with this transaction. Investors are urged to read these filings when they become available because they will contain important information concerning the transaction. Investors may obtain free copies of these documents and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov . In addition, investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Ansoft by directing a written request to Ansoft Corporation, 225 West Station Square Drive, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, Attention: Investor Relations. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by ANSYS by directing a written request to ANSYS, Inc., Southpointe, 275 Technology Drive, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 15317, Attention: Investor Relations. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROSPECTUS/PROXY STATEMENT AND THE OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS.

This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Participants in the Solicitation

Ansoft, ANSYS, and their respective executive officers, directors and trustees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the security holders of Ansoft in connection with the merger. Information about the executive officers and directors of Ansoft and their ownership of Ansoft common stock is set forth in the proxy statement for Ansoft’s 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on July 26, 2007. Information about those executive officers and directors of ANSYS and their ownership of ANSYS common stock is set forth in the proxy statement for ANSYS’ 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 9, 2007. Investors and security holders may obtain additional information regarding the direct and indirect interests of Ansoft, ANSYS, and their respective executive officers, directors and trustees in the merger by reading the proxy statement/prospectus and other filings regarding the merger when they become available.