MSC.Software Names Mark Stevens to Board of Directors

MSC.Software Names Mark Stevens to Board of Directors 


SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 4  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MSC.Software Corp.
(NYSE:MNS), the leading global provider of virtual product development (VPD)
products including simulation software and services, today announced that Mark
Stevens has joined the Company's board of directors.

Mr. Stevens currently serves as group executive, Commercial Strategy and Risk,
for the Fluor Corporation.  Prior to assuming his current position in October
2003, Mr. Stevens served as the group president, Global Services, with
responsibility for Fluor's operations and maintenance business, equipment
rental business and electric power business line.

Mr. Stevens has also served as the group president responsible for Fluor
Corporation's Sales, Marketing and Strategic Planning and as the president of
Energy and Chemicals for Fluor Daniel, the company's largest engineering and
construction unit.  His more than 29 years of tenure with Fluor has included
many diverse leadership positions, including president of Central American
Operations, vice president of Latin America Operations and vice president of
Operations for the Gas Turbine business unit.

"Adding Mark's outstanding business and leadership experience to MSC.Software's
board of directors is a great accomplishment," said Frank Perna, chairman and
chief executive officer, MSC.Software.  "Mark delivers a tremendous amount of
public company experience, and his engineering background provides a strong
foundation for his future contributions to our Board.  His qualifications in
operations and management will be a welcome asset to support the execution of
our business strategy."

Mr. Stevens will be replacing Larry Barels, who ended his seven-year term on
the board of directors effective July 31, 2004 in order to give more attention
to other business endeavors.

About MSC.Software

MSC.Software (NYSE:MNS) is the leading global provider of simulation software
and related services that help companies make money, save time and reduce costs
associated with designing and testing manufactured products. MSC.Software works
with thousands of companies in hundreds of industries to develop better
products faster by utilizing information technology, software, services and
systems.  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/. 

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