Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2012.

Revenue was $546 million, an increase of 16 percent compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

GAAP operating margin was 17 percent, compared to 17 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

Non-GAAP operating margin was 25 percent, compared to 25 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.30, compared to $0.25 in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.44, compared to $0.36 in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

Cash flow from operating activities was $132 million, compared to $112 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

“We experienced strong demand across all geographies and business segments with growth led by our Asia Pacific region,” said Carl Bass, Autodesk president and CEO. “Our manufacturing business segment had its largest revenue quarter ever and continues to be our fastest growing segment. Our AEC business segment returned to strong growth in the second quarter as the building and construction industries continue to standardize on Building Information Modeling. And our newly launched design and creation suites are off to a terrific start, helping drive our overall revenue growth.”

Autodesk, Inc., is a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and entertainment industries – including the last 16 Academy Award winners for Best Visual Effects – 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. For additional information about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.

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