MSC.Software Announces New Ticker Symbol Effective March 11, 2005

MSC.Software Announces New Ticker Symbol Effective March 11, 2005



SANTA ANA, Calif., March 11  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MSC.Software Corp. the
leading global provider of virtual product development (VPD) products including
simulation software and services, will begin trading on the Pink Sheets
electronic quotation system under the ticker symbol 'MNSC' beginning March 11,
2005.  Pink Sheets is an Interdealer Quotation System for the Over-the-Counter
(OTC) securities market that collects and publishes quotes for OTC securities. 
More information can be found at http://www.pinksheets.com/.

About MSC.Software Corporation

MSC.Software (NYSE:MNS) is the leading global provider of virtual product
development (VPD) products including simulation software and services that help
companies save time and reduce costs associated with designing and testing
manufactured products.  MSC.Software employs more than 1400 people in 23
countries.  For additional information about MSC.Software's products and
services, please visit http://www.mscsoftware.com/. 

DATASOURCE: MSC.Software Corp.



CONTACT:  Press, Todd Evans, Corporate Communications, [phone],

, or Investors, Joanne Keates, Vice President,

Investor Relations, [phone], , both of

MSC.Software



Web site:  http://www.mscsoftware.com/ 

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