Davis Polk advised the joint book-running managers in connection with the SEC-registered offering by Autodesk, Inc. of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.500% senior notes due 2027.

Autodesk, Inc. is a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the manufacturing, architecture, engineering, construction and digital media, consumer and entertainment industries use Autodesk software to design, visualize and simulate their ideas. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art software for global markets.

The Davis Polk corporate team included partner Alan F. Denenberg and associates Tyler P. Pender and Amy Tu. The tax team included partner Rachel D. Kleinberg. The intellectual property and technology team included counsel Michelle Ontiveros Gross and associate Jason J. Bang. Associate Preeti Krishnan provided 1940 Act advice. Members of the Davis Polk team are based in the Northern California and New York offices.