Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - shares | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2016 | Oct. 31, 2016 | |
Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,016 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
Trading Symbol | ANSS | |
Entity Registrant Name | ANSYS INC | |
Entity Central Index Key | 1,013,462 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 86,527,137 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 837,916 | $ 784,168 |
Short-term investments | 356 | 446 |
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,300 and $5,200, respectively | 85,273 | 91,579 |
Other receivables and current assets | 176,606 | 200,233 |
Total current assets | 1,100,151 | 1,076,426 |
Property and equipment, net | 55,628 | 61,924 |
Goodwill | 1,333,531 | 1,332,348 |
Other intangible assets, net | 184,768 | 220,553 |
Other long-term assets | 17,271 | 5,757 |
Deferred income taxes | 39,008 | 32,896 |
Total assets | 2,730,357 | 2,729,904 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | 3,996 | 4,865 |
Accrued bonuses and commissions | 30,858 | 46,141 |
Accrued income taxes | 3,299 | 4,695 |
Other accrued expenses and liabilities | 56,305 | 63,801 |
Deferred revenue | 359,979 | 364,644 |
Total current liabilities | 454,437 | 484,146 |
Long-term liabilities: | ||
Deferred income taxes | 1,661 | 2,091 |
Other long-term liabilities | 44,494 | 49,240 |
Total long-term liabilities | 46,155 | 51,331 |
Commitments and contingencies | ||
Stockholders' equity: | ||
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; zero shares issued or outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, $.01 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 93,236,023 shares issued | 932 | 932 |
Additional paid-in capital | 884,461 | 894,469 |
Retained earnings | 1,987,682 | 1,792,029 |
Treasury stock, at cost: 6,825,360 and 5,096,505 shares, respectively | (605,413) | (440,839) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (37,897) | (52,164) |
Total stockholders' equity | 2,229,765 | 2,194,427 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 2,730,357 | $ 2,729,904 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 5,300 | $ 5,200 |
Preferred stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 300,000,000 | 300,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 93,236,023 | 93,236,023 |
Treasury stock, shares | 6,825,360 | 5,096,505 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Revenue: | ||||
Software licenses | $ 139,530 | $ 140,197 | $ 406,668 | $ 405,655 |
Maintenance and service | 106,332 | 97,643 | 311,169 | 285,451 |
Total revenue | 245,862 | 237,840 | 717,837 | 691,106 |
Cost of sales: | ||||
Software licenses | 6,433 | 6,889 | 19,705 | 21,048 |
Amortization | 9,513 | 9,818 | 28,544 | 28,918 |
Maintenance and service | 19,640 | 19,874 | 59,633 | 60,288 |
Total cost of sales | 35,586 | 36,581 | 107,882 | 110,254 |
Gross profit | 210,276 | 201,259 | 609,955 | 580,852 |
Operating expenses: | ||||
Selling, general and administrative | 61,537 | 61,367 | 183,565 | 181,640 |
Research and development | 45,418 | 44,784 | 137,533 | 127,439 |
Amortization | 3,222 | 4,925 | 9,581 | 15,037 |
Total operating expenses | 110,177 | 111,076 | 330,679 | 324,116 |
Operating income | 100,099 | 90,183 | 279,276 | 256,736 |
Interest expense | (30) | (95) | (175) | (371) |
Interest income | 1,083 | 674 | 3,110 | 2,125 |
Other (expense) income, net | (159) | (383) | 38 | 475 |
Income before income tax provision | 100,993 | 90,379 | 282,249 | 258,965 |
Income tax provision | 31,436 | 24,346 | 86,596 | 74,465 |
Net income | $ 69,557 | $ 66,033 | $ 195,653 | $ 184,500 |
Earnings per share - basic: | ||||
Earnings per share | $ 0.80 | $ 0.74 | $ 2.23 | $ 2.05 |
Weighted average shares | 86,959 | 89,694 | 87,570 | 89,873 |
Earnings per share - diluted: | ||||
Earnings per share | $ 0.78 | $ 0.72 | $ 2.19 | $ 2.01 |
Weighted average shares | 88,676 | 91,593 | 89,355 | 91,820 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME5
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Net income | $ 69,557 | $ 66,033 | $ 195,653 | $ 184,500 |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 2,044 | (1,854) | 14,267 | (14,612) |
Comprehensive income | $ 71,601 | $ 64,179 | $ 209,920 | $ 169,888 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME6
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
Net income | $ 195,653 | $ 184,500 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 52,320 | 58,782 |
Deferred income tax benefit | (3,102) | (7,301) |
Provision for bad debts | 1,006 | 1,286 |
Stock-based compensation expense | 24,564 | 25,731 |
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation | (6,178) | (6,366) |
Other | (211) | 1,473 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
Accounts receivable | 6,601 | 6,707 |
Other receivables and current assets | 26,431 | 35,330 |
Other long-term assets | (80) | 396 |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and current liabilities | (23,622) | (33,255) |
Accrued income taxes | 4,674 | 2,389 |
Deferred revenue | (12,178) | (6,557) |
Other long-term liabilities | (5,285) | (4,788) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 260,593 | 258,327 |
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | 0 | (40,892) |
Capital expenditures | (8,219) | (10,765) |
Other investing activities | (11,355) | (2) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (19,574) | (51,659) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
Purchase of treasury stock | (243,288) | (242,748) |
Restricted stock withholding taxes paid in lieu of issued shares | (5,044) | (4,431) |
Contingent consideration payments | (1,048) | (1,173) |
Proceeds from shares issued for stock-based compensation | 43,347 | 36,563 |
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation | 6,178 | 6,366 |
Other financing activities | (1) | (15) |
Net cash used in financing activities | (199,856) | (205,438) |
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents | 12,585 | (13,055) |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 53,748 | (11,825) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 784,168 | 788,064 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 837,916 | 776,239 |
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||
Income taxes paid | 95,066 | 77,867 |
Interest paid | 791 | 609 |
Fair value of stock options and restricted stock awards assumed in connection with acquisitions | $ 0 | $ 3,528 |
Organization
Organization | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Organization | Organization ANSYS, Inc. (hereafter the "Company" or "ANSYS") develops and globally markets engineering simulation software and technologies widely used by engineers, designers, researchers and students across a broad spectrum of industries and academia, including aerospace and defense, automotive, industrial equipment, electronics, biomedical, energy, materials and chemical processing, and semiconductors. As defined by the accounting guidance for segment reporting, the Company operates as one segment. Given the integrated approach to the multi-discipline problem-solving needs of the Company's customers, a single sale of software may contain components from multiple product areas and include combined technologies. The Company also has a multi-year product and integration strategy that will result in new, combined products or changes to or discontinuation of the historical product offerings. As a result, it is impracticable for the Company to provide accurate historical or current reporting among its various product lines. |
Accounting Policies
Accounting Policies | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Accounting Policies | Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by ANSYS in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information for commercial and industrial companies and the instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the accompanying statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements (and notes thereto) included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 . The condensed consolidated December 31, 2015 balance sheet presented is derived from the audited December 31, 2015 balance sheet included in the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have been included, and all adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any future period. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of highly liquid investments such as deposits held at major banks and money market mutual funds. Cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. The Company’s cash and cash equivalent balances comprise the following: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (in thousands, except percentages) Amount % of Total Amount % of Total Cash accounts $ 503,107 60.0 $ 427,244 54.5 Money market mutual funds 334,809 40.0 356,924 45.5 Total $ 837,916 $ 784,168 The Company's money market mutual fund balances are held in various funds of a single issuer. |
Other Receivables and Current A
Other Receivables and Current Assets | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract] | |
Other Receivables and Current Assets | Other Receivables and Current Assets The Company's other receivables and current assets comprise the following balances: (in thousands) September 30, December 31, Receivables related to unrecognized revenue $ 130,060 $ 170,186 Income taxes receivable, including overpayments and refunds 23,889 7,877 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 22,657 22,170 Total other receivables and current assets $ 176,606 $ 200,233 Receivables for unrecognized revenue represent the current portion of billings made for annual lease licenses and software maintenance that have not yet been recognized as revenue. |
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings Per Share | Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share ("EPS") amounts are computed by dividing earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS amounts assume the issuance of common stock for all potentially dilutive equivalents outstanding. To the extent stock options are anti-dilutive, they are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS. The details of basic and diluted EPS are as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (in thousands, except per share data) September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, Net income $ 69,557 $ 66,033 $ 195,653 $ 184,500 Weighted average shares outstanding – basic 86,959 89,694 87,570 89,873 Dilutive effect of stock plans 1,717 1,899 1,785 1,947 Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted 88,676 91,593 89,355 91,820 Basic earnings per share $ 0.80 $ 0.74 $ 2.23 $ 2.05 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.78 $ 0.72 $ 2.19 $ 2.01 Anti-dilutive shares 269 204 242 221 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets | Goodwill and Intangible Assets The Company's intangible assets and estimated useful lives are classified as follows: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Finite-lived intangible assets: Developed software and core technologies (3 – 11 years) $ 336,715 $ (269,482 ) $ 336,262 $ (251,201 ) Customer lists and contract backlog (5 – 15 years) 164,752 (88,554 ) 159,885 (76,160 ) Trade names (2 – 10 years) 127,863 (86,883 ) 127,903 (76,493 ) Total $ 629,330 $ (444,919 ) $ 624,050 $ (403,854 ) Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trade name $ 357 $ 357 Amortization expense for the intangible assets reflected above was $12.7 million and $14.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Amortization expense for the intangible assets reflected above was $38.1 million and $44.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. As of September 30, 2016 , estimated future amortization expense for the intangible assets reflected above is as follows: (in thousands) Remainder of 2016 $ 12,745 2017 48,123 2018 34,767 2019 21,290 2020 20,183 2021 15,982 Thereafter 31,321 Total intangible assets subject to amortization 184,411 Indefinite-lived trade name 357 Other intangible assets, net $ 184,768 The changes in goodwill during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows: (in thousands) 2016 2015 Beginning balance – January 1 $ 1,332,348 $ 1,312,182 Acquisitions — 28,561 Adjustments (1) (1 ) (3,601 ) Currency translation 1,184 (2,633 ) Ending balance – September 30 $ 1,333,531 $ 1,334,509 (1) In accordance with the accounting for business combinations, the Company recorded adjustments to goodwill for the effect of changes in the provisional fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed during the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date) as the Company obtained new information about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized as of that date. During the first quarter of 2016 , the Company completed the annual impairment test for goodwill and the indefinite-lived intangible asset and determined that these assets had not been impaired as of the test date, January 1, 2016 . No other events or circumstances changed during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 that would indicate that the fair values of the Company's reporting unit and indefinite-lived intangible asset are below their carrying amounts. |
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Measurement | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value Measurement | Fair Value Measurement The valuation hierarchy for disclosure of assets and liabilities reported at fair value prioritizes the inputs for such valuations into three broad levels: • Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; • Level 2: quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument; or • Level 3: unobservable inputs based on the Company's own assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. A financial asset's or liability's classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following tables provide the assets and liabilities carried at fair value and measured on a recurring basis: Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using: (in thousands) September 30, Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets Cash equivalents $ 334,809 $ 334,809 $ — $ — Short-term investments $ 356 $ — $ 356 $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using: (in thousands) December 31, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets Cash equivalents $ 356,924 $ 356,924 $ — $ — Short-term investments $ 446 $ — $ 446 $ — Liabilities Contingent consideration $ (1,376 ) $ — $ — $ (1,376 ) The cash equivalents in the preceding tables represent money market mutual funds. The short-term investments in the preceding tables represent deposits held by certain foreign subsidiaries of the Company. The deposits have fixed interest rates with maturity dates ranging from three months to one year. The contingent consideration in the table above represents the final payment related to the 2013 acquisition of EVEN - Evolutionary Engineering AG ("EVEN"). The net present value calculation for the contingent consideration, which was paid during the quarter ended March 31, 2016, included significant unobservable inputs as of December 31, 2015 in the assumption that the remaining payment would be made, and, therefore, the liability was classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The following tables present the changes in the Company’s Level 3 liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 : Fair Value Measurement Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (in thousands) Contingent Consideration Balance as of January 1, 2016 $ 1,376 Contingent payment (1,448 ) Interest expense and foreign exchange activity included in earnings 72 Balance as of September 30, 2016 $ — The final payment related to the EVEN contingent consideration was paid in the first quarter of 2016. As a result of making this final payment, the Company no longer has a contingent consideration liability at September 30, 2016 . Fair Value Measurement Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (in thousands) Contingent Consideration Balance as of January 1, 2015 $ 2,621 Interest expense and foreign exchange activity included in earnings 122 Balance as of March 31, 2015 $ 2,743 Contingent payment (1,456 ) Interest expense and foreign exchange activity included in earnings 107 Balance as of June 30, 2015 $ 1,394 Interest expense and foreign exchange activity included in earnings (17 ) Balance as of September 30, 2015 $ 1,377 The carrying values of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, other accrued liabilities and short-term obligations approximate their fair values because of their short-term nature. |
Geographic Information
Geographic Information | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract] | |
Geographic Information | Geographic Information Revenue to external customers is attributed to individual countries based upon the location of the customer. Revenue by geographic area is as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (in thousands) September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, United States $ 91,301 $ 93,374 $ 265,945 $ 262,215 Japan 31,496 24,981 90,601 77,519 Germany 25,399 23,484 73,428 69,076 South Korea 13,381 12,758 41,629 39,909 France 12,054 11,626 36,106 35,782 Canada 3,179 3,254 9,855 9,882 Other European 33,991 36,341 103,765 106,899 Other international 35,061 32,022 96,508 89,824 Total revenue $ 245,862 $ 237,840 $ 717,837 $ 691,106 Property and equipment by geographic area is as follows: (in thousands) September 30, December 31, United States $ 43,854 $ 47,971 Europe 5,058 6,808 India 3,253 3,286 Other international 3,463 3,859 Total property and equipment, net $ 55,628 $ 61,924 |
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |
Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-Based Compensation In May 2016, the Company received shareholder approval for the Fifth Amended and Restated ANSYS, Inc. 1996 Stock Option and Grant Plan (the “Restated Plan”). The Restated Plan increases the maximum number of shares available for awards to a total of 39.8 million shares. The Company also received approval for the Third Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Restated ESPP”). The Restated ESPP increases the number of shares available for offerings to a total of 1.8 million shares. Total stock-based compensation expense and its net impact on basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (in thousands, except per share data) September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, Cost of sales: Software licenses $ 187 $ 174 $ 524 $ 549 Maintenance and service 417 530 1,200 1,432 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative 4,292 4,249 11,160 13,038 Research and development 4,056 3,917 11,680 10,712 Stock-based compensation expense before taxes 8,952 8,870 24,564 25,731 Related income tax benefits (2,993 ) (2,725 ) (7,928 ) (8,454 ) Stock-based compensation expense, net of taxes $ 5,959 $ 6,145 $ 16,636 $ 17,277 Net impact on earnings per share: Basic earnings per share $ (0.07 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.19 ) $ (0.19 ) Diluted earnings per share $ (0.07 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.19 ) $ (0.19 ) |
Stock Repurchase Program
Stock Repurchase Program | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Stock Repurchase Program | Stock Repurchase Program Under the Company's stock repurchase program, the Company repurchased shares during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , as follows: Nine Months Ended (in thousands, except per share data) September 30, September 30, Number of shares repurchased 2,700 2,793 Average price paid per share $ 90.11 $ 86.92 Total cost $ 243,288 $ 242,748 In February 2016, the Company's Board of Directors increased the number of shares authorized for repurchase to a total of 5.0 million shares under the stock repurchase program. As of September 30, 2016 , 2.3 million shares remained available for repurchase under the program. |
Contingencies and Commitments
Contingencies and Commitments | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Contingencies and Commitments | Contingencies and Commitments The Company is subject to various investigations, claims and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business, including commercial disputes, labor and employment matters, tax audits, alleged infringement of intellectual property rights and other matters. In the opinion of the Company, the resolution of pending matters is not expected to have a material, adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial position. However, each of these matters is subject to various uncertainties and it is possible that an unfavorable resolution of one or more of these proceedings could materially affect the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or financial position. An Indian subsidiary of the Company has several service tax audits pending that have resulted in formal inquiries being received on transactions through mid-2012. The Company could incur tax charges and related liabilities, including those related to the service tax audit case, of approximately $7 million . The service tax issues raised in the Company’s notices and inquiries are very similar to the case, M/s Microsoft Corporation (I) (P) Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Service Tax , New Delhi , wherein the Delhi Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has passed a favorable ruling to Microsoft. The Company can provide no assurances on whether the Microsoft case’s favorable ruling will be challenged in higher courts or on the impact that the present Microsoft case’s decision will have on the Company’s cases. The Company is uncertain as to when these service tax matters will be concluded. A French subsidiary of the Company received notice that the French taxing authority rejected the Company's 2012 research and development credit. The Company has contested the decision. However, if the Company does not receive a favorable outcome, it could incur charges of approximately $0.8 million . In addition, an unfavorable outcome could call into question $4.0 million of similar research and development credits for 2013 through the current quarter that are currently reflected as an asset. The Company can provide no assurances on the timing or outcome of this matter. The Company sells software licenses and services to its customers under proprietary software license agreements. Each license agreement contains the relevant terms of the contractual arrangement with the customer, and generally includes certain provisions for indemnifying the customer against losses, expenses and liabilities from damages that are incurred by or awarded against the customer in the event the Company’s software or services are found to infringe upon a patent, copyright or other proprietary right of a third party. To date, the Company has not had to reimburse any of its customers for any losses related to these indemnification provisions and no material claims asserted under these indemnification provisions are outstanding as of September 30, 2016 . For several reasons, including the lack of prior material indemnification claims, the Company cannot determine the maximum amount of potential future payments, if any, related to such indemnification provisions. |
New Accounting Guidance
New Accounting Guidance | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] | |
New Accounting Guidance | New Accounting Guidance Income taxes: In October 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory (ASU 2016-16). Previous guidance requires the tax effects from intra-entity asset transfers to be deferred until that asset is sold to a third party or recovered through use. ASU 2016-16 eliminates this deferral for all intra-entity asset transfers other than inventory. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is permitted and a modified retrospective transition is required upon adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that implementation of this update will have on its financial results upon adoption. Employee share-based payment accounting: In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (ASU 2016-09). This update includes various areas for simplification related to aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions. One simplification is that the tax effects of share-based payment settlements will be recorded in the income statement. Prior guidance required tax windfalls at settlement, and tax shortfalls to the extent of previous windfalls, to be recorded in equity. This provision is required to be adopted prospectively. These tax effects will be reported as operating cash flows according to the new guidance as opposed to financing cash flows in the prior guidance. Other simplifications involve the classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statements of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that implementation of this update will have on its financial results upon adoption. Leases: In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (ASU 2016-02). ASU 2016-02 requires virtually all leases, other than leases that meet the definition of a short-term lease, to be recorded on the balance sheet with a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability. Leases will be classified as either operating or finance leases based on certain criteria. This classification will determine the timing and presentation of expenses on the income statement, as well as the presentation of related cash flows. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is permitted and a modified retrospective transition is required upon adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that implementation of this update will have on its financial results upon adoption. Revenue from contracts with customers: In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (ASU 2014-09). ASU 2014-09 supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. Previous guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the seller's price to the buyer is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. Under the new guidance, an entity is required to evaluate revenue recognition by identifying a contract with a customer, identifying the performance obligations in the contract, determining the transaction price, allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and recognizing revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date , delayed the effective date of ASU 2014-09 to annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. Entities have the option of using a full retrospective, cumulative effect or modified approach to adopt ASU 2014-09. This update will impact the timing and amounts of revenue recognized. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that implementation of this update will have on its financial results upon adoption. |
Accounting Policies (Policies)
Accounting Policies (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by ANSYS in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information for commercial and industrial companies and the instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the accompanying statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements (and notes thereto) included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 . The condensed consolidated December 31, 2015 balance sheet presented is derived from the audited December 31, 2015 balance sheet included in the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements have been included, and all adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any future period. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of highly liquid investments such as deposits held at major banks and money market mutual funds. Cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. The Company’s cash and cash equivalent balances comprise the following: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (in thousands, except percentages) Amount % of Total Amount % of Total Cash accounts $ 503,107 60.0 $ 427,244 54.5 Money market mutual funds 334,809 40.0 356,924 45.5 Total $ 837,916 $ 784,168 The Company's money market mutual fund balances are held in various funds of a single issuer. |
Accounting Policies (Tables)
Accounting Policies (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | The Company’s cash and cash equivalent balances comprise the following: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (in thousands, except percentages) Amount % of Total Amount % of Total Cash accounts $ 503,107 60.0 $ 427,244 54.5 Money market mutual funds 334,809 40.0 356,924 45.5 Total $ 837,916 $ 784,168 |
Other Receivables and Current20
Other Receivables and Current Assets (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Other Receivables and Current Assets | The Company's other receivables and current assets comprise the following balances: (in thousands) September 30, December 31, Receivables related to unrecognized revenue $ 130,060 $ 170,186 Income taxes receivable, including overpayments and refunds 23,889 7,877 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 22,657 22,170 Total other receivables and current assets $ 176,606 $ 200,233 |
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
Earnings Per Share (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Details of Basic and Diluted EPS | The details of basic and diluted EPS are as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (in thousands, except per share data) September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, Net income $ 69,557 $ 66,033 $ 195,653 $ 184,500 Weighted average shares outstanding – basic 86,959 89,694 87,570 89,873 Dilutive effect of stock plans 1,717 1,899 1,785 1,947 Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted 88,676 91,593 89,355 91,820 Basic earnings per share $ 0.80 $ 0.74 $ 2.23 $ 2.05 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.78 $ 0.72 $ 2.19 $ 2.01 Anti-dilutive shares 269 204 242 221 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Intangible Assets and Estimated Useful Lives | The Company's intangible assets and estimated useful lives are classified as follows: September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Finite-lived intangible assets: Developed software and core technologies (3 – 11 years) $ 336,715 $ (269,482 ) $ 336,262 $ (251,201 ) Customer lists and contract backlog (5 – 15 years) 164,752 (88,554 ) 159,885 (76,160 ) Trade names (2 – 10 years) 127,863 (86,883 ) 127,903 (76,493 ) Total $ 629,330 $ (444,919 ) $ 624,050 $ (403,854 ) Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trade name $ 357 $ 357 |
Estimated Future Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets | As of September 30, 2016 , estimated future amortization expense for the intangible assets reflected above is as follows: (in thousands) Remainder of 2016 $ 12,745 2017 48,123 2018 34,767 2019 21,290 2020 20,183 2021 15,982 Thereafter 31,321 Total intangible assets subject to amortization 184,411 Indefinite-lived trade name 357 Other intangible assets, net $ 184,768 |
Changes in Goodwill | The changes in goodwill during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows: (in thousands) 2016 2015 Beginning balance – January 1 $ 1,332,348 $ 1,312,182 Acquisitions — 28,561 Adjustments (1) (1 ) (3,601 ) Currency translation 1,184 (2,633 ) Ending balance – September 30 $ 1,333,531 $ 1,334,509 (1) In accordance with the accounting for business combinations, the Company recorded adjustments to goodwill for the effect of changes in the provisional fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed during the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date) as the Company obtained new information about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized as of that date. |
Fair Value Measurement (Tables)
Fair Value Measurement (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis | The following tables provide the assets and liabilities carried at fair value and measured on a recurring basis: Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using: (in thousands) September 30, Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets Cash equivalents $ 334,809 $ 334,809 $ — $ — Short-term investments $ 356 $ — $ 356 $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using: (in thousands) December 31, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets Cash equivalents $ 356,924 $ 356,924 $ — $ — Short-term investments $ 446 $ — $ 446 $ — Liabilities Contingent consideration $ (1,376 ) $ — $ — $ (1,376 ) |
Changes in Level 3 Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs | The following tables present the changes in the Company’s Level 3 liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 : Fair Value Measurement Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (in thousands) Contingent Consideration Balance as of January 1, 2016 $ 1,376 Contingent payment (1,448 ) Interest expense and foreign exchange activity included in earnings 72 Balance as of September 30, 2016 $ — The final payment related to the EVEN contingent consideration was paid in the first quarter of 2016. As a result of making this final payment, the Company no longer has a contingent consideration liability at September 30, 2016 . Fair Value Measurement Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (in thousands) Contingent Consideration Balance as of January 1, 2015 $ 2,621 Interest expense and foreign exchange activity included in earnings 122 Balance as of March 31, 2015 $ 2,743 Contingent payment (1,456 ) Interest expense and foreign exchange activity included in earnings 107 Balance as of June 30, 2015 $ 1,394 Interest expense and foreign exchange activity included in earnings (17 ) Balance as of September 30, 2015 $ 1,377 |
Geographic Information (Tables)
Geographic Information (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Segments, Geographical Areas [Abstract] | |
Revenue by Geographic Area | Revenue by geographic area is as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (in thousands) September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, United States $ 91,301 $ 93,374 $ 265,945 $ 262,215 Japan 31,496 24,981 90,601 77,519 Germany 25,399 23,484 73,428 69,076 South Korea 13,381 12,758 41,629 39,909 France 12,054 11,626 36,106 35,782 Canada 3,179 3,254 9,855 9,882 Other European 33,991 36,341 103,765 106,899 Other international 35,061 32,022 96,508 89,824 Total revenue $ 245,862 $ 237,840 $ 717,837 $ 691,106 |
Property and Equipment by Geographic Area | Property and equipment by geographic area is as follows: (in thousands) September 30, December 31, United States $ 43,854 $ 47,971 Europe 5,058 6,808 India 3,253 3,286 Other international 3,463 3,859 Total property and equipment, net $ 55,628 $ 61,924 |
Stock-Based Compensation (Table
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |
Stock-Based Compensation Expense and Its Net Impact on Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share | Total stock-based compensation expense and its net impact on basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended (in thousands, except per share data) September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, Cost of sales: Software licenses $ 187 $ 174 $ 524 $ 549 Maintenance and service 417 530 1,200 1,432 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative 4,292 4,249 11,160 13,038 Research and development 4,056 3,917 11,680 10,712 Stock-based compensation expense before taxes 8,952 8,870 24,564 25,731 Related income tax benefits (2,993 ) (2,725 ) (7,928 ) (8,454 ) Stock-based compensation expense, net of taxes $ 5,959 $ 6,145 $ 16,636 $ 17,277 Net impact on earnings per share: Basic earnings per share $ (0.07 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.19 ) $ (0.19 ) Diluted earnings per share $ (0.07 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.19 ) $ (0.19 ) |
Stock Repurchase Program (Table
Stock Repurchase Program (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Stock Repurchase Program | Under the Company's stock repurchase program, the Company repurchased shares during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , as follows: Nine Months Ended (in thousands, except per share data) September 30, September 30, Number of shares repurchased 2,700 2,793 Average price paid per share $ 90.11 $ 86.92 Total cost $ 243,288 $ 242,748 |
Organization - Additional Infor
Organization - Additional Information (Detail) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016Segment | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Number of operating segments | 1 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents (Deta
Cash and Cash Equivalents (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||||
Cash accounts, Amount | $ 503,107 | $ 427,244 | ||
Money market mutual funds, Amount | 334,809 | 356,924 | ||
Total | $ 837,916 | $ 784,168 | $ 776,239 | $ 788,064 |
Cash accounts, % of Total | 60.04% | 54.48% | ||
Money market mutual funds, % of Total | 39.96% | 45.52% |
Other Receivables and Current29
Other Receivables and Current Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
Other receivables and current assets | $ 176,606 | $ 200,233 |
Deferred Accounts Receivable Current Portion Of Annual Lease Licenses And Software Maintenance [Member] | ||
Other receivables and current assets | 130,060 | 170,186 |
Taxes Receivable Related To Overpayments And Refunds [Member] | ||
Other receivables and current assets | 23,889 | 7,877 |
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] | ||
Other receivables and current assets | $ 22,657 | $ 22,170 |
Details of Basic and Diluted EP
Details of Basic and Diluted EPS (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||||
Net income | $ 69,557 | $ 66,033 | $ 195,653 | $ 184,500 |
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | 86,959 | 89,694 | 87,570 | 89,873 |
Dilutive effect of stock plans | 1,717 | 1,899 | 1,785 | 1,947 |
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | 88,676 | 91,593 | 89,355 | 91,820 |
Basic earnings per share | $ 0.80 | $ 0.74 | $ 2.23 | $ 2.05 |
Diluted earnings per share | $ 0.78 | $ 0.72 | $ 2.19 | $ 2.01 |
Anti-dilutive shares | 269 | 204 | 242 | 221 |
Intangible Assets (Detail)
Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Amortized intangible assets, gross carrying amount | $ 629,330 | $ 624,050 |
Amortized intangible assets, accumulated amortization | (444,919) | (403,854) |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill) | 357 | |
Trade Names | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill) | 357 | 357 |
Developed Software and Core Technologies | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Amortized intangible assets, gross carrying amount | 336,715 | 336,262 |
Amortized intangible assets, accumulated amortization | (269,482) | (251,201) |
Customer Lists and Contract Backlog | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Amortized intangible assets, gross carrying amount | 164,752 | 159,885 |
Amortized intangible assets, accumulated amortization | (88,554) | (76,160) |
Trade Names | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Amortized intangible assets, gross carrying amount | 127,863 | 127,903 |
Amortized intangible assets, accumulated amortization | $ (86,883) | $ (76,493) |
Estimated Useful Lives (Detail)
Estimated Useful Lives (Detail) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Minimum [Member] | Developed Software and Core Technologies | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life | 3 years |
Minimum [Member] | Customer Lists and Contract Backlog | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life | 5 years |
Minimum [Member] | Trade Names | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life | 2 years |
Maximum [Member] | Developed Software and Core Technologies | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life | 11 years |
Maximum [Member] | Customer Lists and Contract Backlog | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life | 15 years |
Maximum [Member] | Trade Names | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life | 10 years |
Goodwill and Intangible Asset33
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
Amortization | $ 12,700 | $ 14,700 | $ 38,125 | $ 43,955 |
Estimated Future Amortization E
Estimated Future Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Remainder of 2016 | $ 12,745 | |
2,017 | 48,123 | |
2,018 | 34,767 | |
2,019 | 21,290 | |
2,020 | 20,183 | |
2,021 | 15,982 | |
Thereafter | 31,321 | |
Total intangible assets subject to amortization | 184,411 | |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill) | 357 | |
Other intangible assets, net | $ 184,768 | $ 220,553 |
Changes in Goodwill (Detail)
Changes in Goodwill (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | $ 1,332,348 | $ 1,312,182 |
Acquisitions | 0 | 28,561 |
Adjustments | (1) | (3,601) |
Currency translation | 1,184 | (2,633) |
Ending balance | $ 1,333,531 | $ 1,334,509 |
Fair Value of Assets and Liabil
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Cash equivalents | $ 334,809 | $ 356,924 |
Short-term investments | 356 | 446 |
Contingent consideration | (1,376) | |
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Cash equivalents | 334,809 | 356,924 |
Short-term investments | 0 | 0 |
Contingent consideration | 0 | |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Short-term investments | 356 | 446 |
Contingent consideration | 0 | |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Short-term investments | $ 0 | 0 |
Contingent consideration | $ (1,376) |
Fair Value Measurement - Additi
Fair Value Measurement - Additional Information (Detail) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Minimum [Member] | |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |
Short-term investments maturity | 3 months |
Maximum [Member] | |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |
Short-term investments maturity | 1 year |
Changes in Level 3 Liabilities
Changes in Level 3 Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Detail) - Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) - Contingent Consideration - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning balance | $ 1,394 | $ 2,743 | $ 2,621 | $ 1,376 |
Contingent payments | (1,456) | (1,448) | ||
Interest expense and foreign exchange activity included in earnings | (17) | 107 | 122 | 72 |
Ending balance | $ 1,377 | $ 1,394 | $ 2,743 | $ 0 |
Revenue by Geographic Area (Det
Revenue by Geographic Area (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Total revenue | $ 245,862 | $ 237,840 | $ 717,837 | $ 691,106 |
United States | ||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Total revenue | 91,301 | 93,374 | 265,945 | 262,215 |
Japan | ||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Total revenue | 31,496 | 24,981 | 90,601 | 77,519 |
Germany | ||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Total revenue | 25,399 | 23,484 | 73,428 | 69,076 |
South Korea | ||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Total revenue | 13,381 | 12,758 | 41,629 | 39,909 |
France | ||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Total revenue | 12,054 | 11,626 | 36,106 | 35,782 |
Canada | ||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Total revenue | 3,179 | 3,254 | 9,855 | 9,882 |
Other European | ||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Total revenue | 33,991 | 36,341 | 103,765 | 106,899 |
Other international | ||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Total revenue | $ 35,061 | $ 32,022 | $ 96,508 | $ 89,824 |
Property and Equipment by Geogr
Property and Equipment by Geographic Area (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment, net | $ 55,628 | $ 61,924 |
United States | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment, net | 43,854 | 47,971 |
Europe | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment, net | 5,058 | 6,808 |
India | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment, net | 3,253 | 3,286 |
Other international | ||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment, net | $ 3,463 | $ 3,859 |
Stock-Based Compensation Expens
Stock-Based Compensation Expense and Its Net Impact on Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Employee Service Share-Based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense before taxes | $ 8,952 | $ 8,870 | $ 24,564 | $ 25,731 |
Related income tax benefits | (2,993) | (2,725) | (7,928) | (8,454) |
Stock-based compensation expense, net of taxes | $ 5,959 | $ 6,145 | $ 16,636 | $ 17,277 |
Basic earnings per share | $ (0.07) | $ (0.07) | $ (0.19) | $ (0.19) |
Diluted earnings per share | $ (0.07) | $ (0.07) | $ (0.19) | $ (0.19) |
Software Licenses | ||||
Employee Service Share-Based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense before taxes | $ 187 | $ 174 | $ 524 | $ 549 |
Maintenance and Service | ||||
Employee Service Share-Based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense before taxes | 417 | 530 | 1,200 | 1,432 |
Selling, General and Administrative | ||||
Employee Service Share-Based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense before taxes | 4,292 | 4,249 | 11,160 | 13,038 |
Research and Development | ||||
Employee Service Share-Based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense before taxes | $ 4,056 | $ 3,917 | $ 11,680 | $ 10,712 |
Stock-Based Compensation - Addi
Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) shares in Millions | Sep. 30, 2016shares |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Shares authorized for grant under the plan | 39.8 |
ANSYS 1996 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] | Employee Stock [Member] | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Shares authorized for grant under the plan | 1.8 |
Stock Repurchase Program (Detai
Stock Repurchase Program (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | |
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Number of shares repurchased | 2,700 | 2,793 |
Average price paid per share | $ 90.11 | $ 86.92 |
Total cost | $ 243,288 | $ 242,748 |
Stock Repurchase Program - Addi
Stock Repurchase Program - Additional Information (Detail) shares in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2016shares |
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Stock repurchase program, repurchase authorization | 5,000 |
Stock repurchase program, remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased | 2,300 |
Contingencies and Commitments -
Contingencies and Commitments - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2016USD ($) |
India Service Tax Audit [Member] | |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss | $ 6.6 |
French Research and Development Tax Credit, Denied by Tax Authority [Member] | |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss | 0.8 |
French Research and Development Tax Credit, Claimed Credits with Risk of Denial by Tax Authority [Member] | |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |
Loss contingency, estimate of possible loss | $ 4 |