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2012 

Annual Report

PTC Worldwide Headquarters

140 Kendrick Street

Needham, MA 02494

+1 781.370.5000

PTC.com

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Fiscal Year Ended: September 30, 2012

Commission File Number: 0-18059

PARAMETRIC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

04-2866152
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

140 Kendrick Street, Needham, MA 02494
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(781) 370-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share

Name of each exchange on which registered
NASDAQ Global Select Market

Securities registered pursuant
to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
(Title of Class)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    YES  

    NO  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act.    YES  

    NO  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange 

Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to 
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES  

    NO  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data 
File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  

    No  

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein and will not be 

contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this 
Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting 
company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer  

Accelerated Filer  

Non-accelerated Filer  

Smaller Reporting Company  

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).     YES  

    NO  

The aggregate market value of our voting stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $3,305,095,663 on March 31, 2012 based on 
the last reported sale price of our common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on March 30, 2012. There were 119,486,980 shares of 
our common stock outstanding on that day and 119,586,083 shares of our common stock outstanding on November 12, 2012.

Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement in connection with the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (2013 Proxy Statement) are 

incorporated by reference into Part III.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

 
 
 
 
 
PARAMETRIC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012

Table of Contents

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PART I.

Item 1.

Item 1A.

Item 1B.

Item 2.

Item 3.

Item 4.

PART II.

Item 5.

Item 6.

Item 7.

Item 7A.

Item 8.

Item 9.

Item 9A.

Item 9B.

PART III.

Item 10.

Item 11.

Item 12.

Item 13.

Item 14.

PART IV.

Item 15.

Signatures

Exhibit Index

APPENDIX A

Business

Risk Factors

Unresolved Staff Comments

Properties

Legal Proceedings

Mine Safety Disclosures

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer 
Purchases of Equity Securities

Selected Financial Data

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 
Operations

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial 
Disclosure

Controls and Procedures

Other Information

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Executive Compensation

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related 
Stockholder Matters

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

Consolidated Financial Statements

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this Annual Report about our anticipated financial results and growth, as well as about the development of 

our products and markets, are forward-looking statements that are based on our current plans and assumptions. Important 
information about factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from these statements is discussed in Item 1A. 
“Risk Factors” and generally throughout this Annual Report.

Unless otherwise indicated, all references to a year reflect our fiscal year that ends on September 30.

ITEM 1. 

Business

PART I

Overview 

Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC) develops software solutions and delivers related services that help companies 

design products, manage product information and improve their product development and services processes. Our software 
solutions help customers increase innovation, improve product quality, decrease time to market, reduce product development 
costs, and optimize their supply chains and the delivery of after-market services. 

We offer solutions in the following markets:

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the product lifecycle management (PLM) market (product data management, collaboration and related 
solutions),
the CAD market (computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering (CAD, CAM and CAE) solutions), 
the application lifecycle management (ALM) market (coordination and management of all aspects of global 
software development),
the supply chain management (SCM) market (management and optimization of the supply chain), and 
the service lifecycle management (SLM) market (delivery and capture of product intelligence at the point of 
service). 

Our software solutions provide our customers with a product development and services delivery system that enables them 

to create and control digital product content, automate and collaborate with others in the product development process, 
configure products and product content, and communicate product information to people and systems across the extended 
enterprise, design and supply chains and at the point of after-market services delivery. 

We acquired Servigistics, Inc. in October 2012 to expand our offerings in the SLM market.  Servigistics developed and 

sold an innovative suite of SLM solutions that supplements PTC's existing SLM solutions to provide our customers with a 
broad technological solution to transform their service strategies and operations.

We generate revenue through the sale of: 

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software licenses, 

maintenance services, which include technical support and software updates, and 

consulting and training services, which include implementation services for our software. 

The markets we serve present different growth opportunities for us. We believe the markets for PLM, ALM, SCM and 
SLM solutions present the greatest opportunities for revenue growth and that revenue from these markets will constitute an 
increasingly greater proportion of our revenue over time. We believe that the market for our CAD solutions among small- and 
medium-size businesses also provides an opportunity for growth. Conversely, the market for our CAD solutions among large 
businesses is highly penetrated and presents a lower growth opportunity for us. However, we believe that our PTC Creo® 
product suite, version 2.0 of which was released in Spring 2012, has created an opportunity for us in this market. 

Our solutions are complemented by our experienced services and technical support organizations which provide 

consulting, implementation and training support services to customers worldwide.  

Our Principal Products and Services 

We report our revenue by product groupings-Desktop and Enterprise-and by distribution channel-Direct and Indirect. 

Enterprise revenue includes our PLM solutions (primarily PTC Windchill®, PTC Arbortext® enterprise products and PTC 
Creo ViewTM (formerly ProductView®)) and PTC Integrity™. Desktop revenue includes our CAD Solutions: PTC Creo, including 
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PTC Creo ParametricTM (formerly Pro/ENGINEER®) and PTC Creo Elements/Direct®(formerly CoCreate®), PTC Arbortext 
authoring products, and PTC Mathcad®. Direct revenue includes sales made primarily by our direct sales force to large 
businesses. Indirect revenue includes sales by our reseller channel, primarily to small- and medium-size businesses, as well as 
revenue from other accounts that we have classified as indirect. 

Enterprise Solutions

Our Enterprise Solutions address common challenges that companies, particularly manufacturing companies, face in their 

product development and service processes.  These include managing data over the life of the product, communication and 
collaboration with the extended enterprise, portfolio management, change management, regulatory compliance, technical and 
marketing documentation, heterogeneity of systems, and product service and maintenance requirements. Our principal 
Enterprise Solutions are described below.

PTC Windchill® solutions are a family of sophisticated, internet-based content and process management solutions for 

managing complex data and relationships, processes and publications, including:

•  Collaboration solutions that connect a company’s employees, partners, suppliers and customers through internet-

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based workspaces;
Product data management and process solutions that manage all product-related content and improve product 
development processes;
Product analytics solutions that optimize product performance across multiple dimensions; and

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•  Quality solutions that manage product performance, reliability and safety.

PTC Arbortext® Enterprise Solutions enable our customers to manage complex information assets that enhance their 

customer support and service center information delivery processes. These solutions are optimized for managing XML-based 
structured content and 2D and 3D technical illustrations created using our PTC Arbortext authoring products.  They support 
collaboration by geographically dispersed teams and manage critical processes such as configuration management and the 
release of multilingual and multichannel technical documentation. The solutions consist of a PTC Windchill-based content and 
configuration management system that manages the XML components, illustrations and related localized content components 
and a dynamic publishing server that produces output automatically in the format and language required by the user.

We are also developing a new generation of solutions that leverage PTC Arbortext capabilities for creating technical 
information. Targeted for the service lifecycle management (SLM) market, these solutions are designed to support the growing 
needs of service organizations within our core manufacturing customers by ensuring that updates in product development are 
reflected in real-time service and spare parts information throughout the product’s service lifecycle. These solutions will 
include capabilities for delivering service content based on previously released PTC Windchill and PTC Creo software.  The 
solutions will also include capabilities for warranty management and product support processes, which will be based on the 
applications we acquired in the fourth quarter of 2011 with our acquisition of 4C Solutions, Inc.

PTC Creo View™ (formerly ProductView™) solutions enable enterprise-wide visualization, verification, annotation 
and automated comparison of a wide variety of product development data formats, including CAD (2D and 3D), ECAD, and 
documents. These solutions provide lightweight access to product designs and related data without requiring the original 
authoring tool. 

PTC Integrity™ coordinates and manages all activities and artifacts associated with developing software-intensive 
products (including requirements, models, code and test) and with ensuring comprehensive lifecycle traceability. The addition 
of PTC Integrity to PTC’s PLM solutions is intended to reshape the way manufacturers integrate product hardware and 
software, and to enable them to improve product quality, accelerate time-to-market, and reduce risk and total service costs.

Desktop Solutions

Our Desktop Solutions include our integrated PTC Creo software suite (excluding PTC Creo View), our PTC Mathcad® 

engineering calculations software and our PTC Arbortext document authoring tools.

We launched the PTC Creo product suite in June 2011. PTC Creo was developed to remedy problems of usability, 

interoperability, assembly management and technology bias that were not being well addressed by mechanical CAD 
tools. Leveraging PTC's unique technology assets, PTC Creo is a scalable suite of interoperable, open, and easy-to-use product 
design applications that provide the right-size solution for each participant in the design process. PTC Creo offers upwards 
compatibility with other PTC products. In addition to the capabilities of PTC Creo Parametric (described below), the Creo suite 
includes standalone applications that deliver new capabilities for 2D and 3D CAD modeling, analysis and visualization. PTC 
Creo also enables data to be easily shared between teams both internally and externally.

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Our principal PTC Creo products and our other principal Desktop Solutions are described below.

PTC Creo Parametric (formerly Pro/ENGINEER®) is a suite of three-dimensional product design solutions based on 

a parametric, feature-based solid modeler that enables changes made during the design process to be associatively updated 
throughout the design. Designers can use PTC Creo Parametric for detailed design (CAD), manufacturing/production (CAM), 
and simulation/analysis (CAE), as well as for exchanging CAD data with a multitude of sources and in varied standard formats. 
This allows them to create more innovative, differentiated and functional products quickly and easily. PTC Creo Parametric can 
improve product quality and reduce time to market by enabling users to evaluate multiple design alternatives and to share data 
with bi-directional associativity.

PTC Creo Elements/Direct (formerly CoCreate®) is a suite of explicit CAD and collaboration software that enables 
customers pursuing a lightweight and flexible design strategy to meet short design cycles.  The explicit modeling approach of 
PTC Creo Elements/Direct enables product development teams to create and modify 3D product designs quickly. This fast and 
lightweight design approach gives designers flexibility to make changes to a product design late in the development process, 
and the ability to work with multi-source CAD data. PTC Creo Elements/Direct enables users to reduce design cycle time, 
improve workgroup collaboration through an integrated data management system and reduce product development costs.

PTC Mathcad ® is an engineering calculation software solution that combines a computational engine, accessed through 
conventional math notation, with a full-featured word processor and graphing tools. PTC Mathcad allows customers to develop 
and document the engineering calculations related to their designs and predict the behavior of a PTC Creo model, which can 
then be validated using our PTC Creo Parametric CAE solutions. This approach can help our customers speed time to market 
by significantly reducing the number of iterations necessary to complete a design. In addition, when combined with our PTC 
Windchill solutions, the valuable intellectual property captured in PTC Mathcad can be managed and shared securely with 
others for reuse and for regulatory compliance.

PTC Arbortext authoring products PTC Arbortext Editor™ and PTC Arbortext IsoDraw® are designed to help customers 

improve documentation accuracy, speed time to market, reduce translation requirements and lower publishing costs.

Maintenance Services

We offer maintenance support plans for our software products. Participating customers receive updates that we make 

generally available to our maintenance services customers, and also have direct access to our global technical support team of 
certified engineers for issue resolution. We also provide self-service support tools that allow our customers access to extensive 
technical support information.

Consulting and Training Services

We offer consulting, implementation and training services through our Global Services Organization, with nearly 1,500 

professionals worldwide, as well as through third-party resellers and other strategic partners. Our services create value by 
helping customers improve product development performance through technology enabled process improvement.

Geographic and Segment Information

We have two reportable segments: Software Products, which includes license and related maintenance services revenue 

for all our products except training-related products, and Services, which includes consulting, implementation, training and 
computer-based training products, including related maintenance services. Financial information about our international and 
domestic operations, including by segment, may be found in Note N of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in this 
Annual Report, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

Research and Development

We invest heavily in research and development to improve the quality and expand the functionality of our products. 

Approximately one third of our employees are dedicated to research and development initiatives, conducted primarily in the 
United States, Israel and India.

Our research and development expenses were $215.0 million in 2012, $211.4 million in 2011 and $201.6 million in 2010. 

Additional information about our research and development expenditures may be found in Item 7. “Management’s Discussion 
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Results of Operations—Costs and Expenses—Research and 
Development” of this Annual Report.

Sales and Marketing

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We derive most of our revenue from products and services sold directly by our sales force to end-user customers. We also 

sell products and services through third-party resellers and other strategic partners. Our sales force focuses on large accounts, 
while our reseller channel provides a cost-effective means of covering the small- and medium-size business market. Our 
strategic services partners provide product and/or service offerings that complement our offerings.

Competition

We compete in the product development market, including the product lifecycle management (PLM), application lifecycle 
management (ALM) and CAD (computer aided design, manufacturing and engineering) markets, the supply chain management 
(SCM) market and the service lifecycle management (SLM) market. We compete with a number of companies that offer 
solutions that address one or more specific functional areas covered by our solutions, including Dassault Systèmes SA and 
Siemens AG for traditional CAD solutions, PLM solutions, manufacturing planning solutions and visualization and digital 
mock-up solutions; Oracle Corporation and SAP AG for PLM solutions, SCM solutions and SLM solutions; and IBM 
Corporation and Hewlett-Packard Company for ALM solutions.  We believe our PLM solutions are more specifically targeted 
toward the product development processes within manufacturing companies and offer broader and deeper functionality for 
those processes than ERP-based solutions.  We also compete in the CAD market with design products such as Autodesk, Inc.'s 
Inventor, Siemens AG's Solid Edge and Dassault Systemes SA's SolidWorks for sales to smaller manufacturing customers.  

Proprietary Rights

Our software products and related technical know-how, along with our trademarks, including our company names, 
product names and logos, are proprietary. We protect our intellectual property rights in these items by relying on copyrights, 
trademarks, patents and common law safeguards, including trade secret protection. The nature and extent of such legal 
protection depends in part on the type of intellectual property right and the relevant jurisdiction. In the U.S., we are generally 
able to maintain our trademark registrations for as long as the trademarks are in use and to maintain our patents for up to 20 
years from the earliest effective filing date. We also use license management and other anti-piracy technology measures, as well 
as contractual restrictions, to curtail the unauthorized use and distribution of our products.

Our proprietary rights are subject to risks and uncertainties described under Item 1A. “Risk Factors” below. You should 

read that discussion, which is incorporated into this section by reference.

Backlog

We generally ship our products within 30 days after receipt of a customer order. A high percentage of our license revenue 

historically has been generated in the third month of each fiscal quarter, and this revenue tends to be concentrated in the latter 
part of that month. Accordingly, orders may exist at the end of a quarter that have not been shipped and not been recognized as 
revenue. We do not believe that our backlog at any particular point in time is indicative of future sales levels.

Employees

As of September 30, 2012, we had 5,897 employees, including 1,938 in product development; 1,860 in customer support, 
training and consulting; 1,508 in sales and marketing; and 591 in general and administration and product distribution. Of these 
employees, 2,119 were located in the United States and 3,778 were located outside the United States.

Website Access to Reports and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

We make available free of charge on our website at www.ptc.com the following reports as soon as reasonably practicable 
after electronically filing them with, or furnishing them to, the SEC: our Annual Reports on Form 10-K; our Quarterly Reports 
on Form 10-Q; our Current Reports on Form 8-K; and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Sections 13
(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our Proxy Statements for our Annual Meetings and Section 16 trading 
reports on SEC Forms 3, 4 and 5 also are available on our website. The reference to our website is not intended to incorporate 
information on our website into this Annual Report by reference.

Our Code of Ethics for Senior Executive Officers is also available on our website. Additional information about this code 

and amendments and waivers thereto can be found below in Part III, Item 10 of this Annual Report.

Information about our executive officers is incorporated by reference from Part III, Item 10 of this Annual Report.

Executive Officers

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PTC was incorporated in Massachusetts in 1985 and is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts.

Corporate Information

ITEM 1A. 

Risk Factors

The following are important factors we have identified that could affect our future results. You should consider them 

carefully when evaluating forward-looking statements made by us, including those contained in this Annual Report, because 
these factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. The risks 
described below are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently 
deem to be immaterial may also materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

I. Operational Considerations

Our operating results fluctuate from quarter to quarter making future operating results difficult to predict.

Our quarterly operating results historically have fluctuated and are likely to continue to fluctuate depending on a number 

of factors, including:

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a high percentage of our revenue historically has been generated in the third month of each fiscal quarter and any 
failure to receive, complete or process orders at the end of any quarter could cause us to fall short of our revenue 
targets;
a growing percentage of our revenue comes from our PLM solutions, which tend to be sold in larger deals with 
longer lead times that are less predictable;
our operating expenses are based on expected revenues and any failure to achieve our revenue targets could cause us 
to fall short of our earnings targets as well;
our mix of license and service revenues can vary from quarter to quarter, creating variability in our operating 
margins;
because a significant portion of our revenue comes from outside the U.S. and a significant portion of our expense 
structure is located internationally, shifts in foreign currency exchange rates could adversely affect our reported 
results; and

•  we may incur significant expenses in a quarter in connection with corporate development initiatives, restructuring 
efforts or our investigation, defense or settlement of legal actions that would increase our operating expenses and 
reduce our earnings for the quarter in which those expenses are incurred.

Accordingly, our quarterly results are difficult to predict prior to the end of the quarter and we may be unable to confirm 

or adjust expectations with respect to our operating results for a particular quarter until that quarter has closed. Any failure to 
meet our quarterly revenue or earnings targets could adversely impact the market price of our stock.

Economic weakness in the United States and globally may adversely affect our business.

The past four years have been characterized by weak global economic conditions, tight credit markets, reduced liquidity, 

and extreme volatility in many financial markets. We experienced a significant decline in revenue in 2009 in all geographic 
regions in which we operate as customers reduced or deferred purchases of our products and services. Although revenue 
increased year over year in each of 2010, 2011 and 2012, the economic environment remains uncertain. If the economic 
environment does not improve or deteriorates, our business may be unfavorably impacted.

We depend on sales within the discrete manufacturing market and our revenue is likely to decrease if manufacturing 
activity slows.

A large amount of our revenues are related to sales to customers in the discrete manufacturing sector. A decline in general 
economic or business conditions or a decline in spending in the manufacturing sector could cause customers to reduce or defer 
spending on our products, which would cause our revenue and earnings to decrease or to grow more slowly.  We are seeing a 
decline in manufacturing activity in China and other geographic regions and corresponding decreases in spending by 
customers, which we expect will adversely affect our revenue until conditions improve.

We face significant competition, which may reduce our profits and limit or reduce our market share.

The market for product development solutions is rapidly changing and very competitive. This competition could result in 
price reductions for our products and services, reduced margins and loss of market share. Our primary competition comes from:

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larger companies that offer PLM, SLM, SCM, CAD and/or ALM solutions;
larger, more well-known enterprise software providers who have extended, or may seek to extend, the functionality of 
their products to encompass PLM or who may develop and/or purchase PLM technology; and

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other vendors of various CAD, PLM, SLM and SCM point solutions.

The CAD market is characterized by intense competition for customers. The nature of this market (which is relatively 

mature and whose growth has slowed) and the number and nature of the competitive products (which have increasingly similar 
functionality) make it difficult to gain new customers. Moreover, decreasing product differentiation and the training, data 
conversion and other startup costs associated with system replacement make it more difficult to dislodge incumbent design 
systems. Although we saw increased revenue from this market in 2011 following the introduction of our new suite of PTC Creo 
solutions in 2011 and renewed demand for CAD products which had been soft in 2009 and 2010, demand for PTC Creo may 
decline as customers complete purchases of PTC Creo sufficient for their operations.

We must continually modify and enhance our products to keep pace with changing technology and to address our 
customers’ needs and expectations, and any failure to do so could reduce demand for our products.

Our ability to remain competitive will depend on our ability to enhance our current offerings and develop new products 

and services that keep pace with technological developments and meet evolving customer requirements. In addition, our 
solutions must meet customer expectations to be successful. If our solutions fail to meet customer expectations, customers may 
discontinue adoption of our solutions, resulting in a loss of potential additional sales, and we may be unable to retain existing 
customers or attract new customers.

Our financial condition could be adversely affected if significant errors or defects are found in our software.

Sophisticated software can sometimes contain errors, defects or other performance problems. If errors or defects are 
discovered in our current or future products, we may need to expend significant financial, technical and management resources, 
or divert some of our development resources, in order to resolve or work around those defects, and we may not be able to 
correct them in a timely manner or provide an adequate response to our customers.

Errors, defects or other performance problems in our products could cause us to delay new product releases or customer 
deployments. Any such delays could cause delays in our ability to realize revenue from the licensing and shipment of new or 
enhanced products and give our competitors a greater opportunity to market competing products. Such difficulties could also 
cause us to lose customers. Technical problems or the loss of customers could also damage our business reputation and cause us 
to lose new business opportunities.

Businesses we acquire may not generate the revenue and earnings we anticipated and may otherwise adversely affect our 
business.

We have acquired, and intend to continue to acquire, new businesses and technologies. If we fail to successfully integrate 

and manage the businesses and technologies we acquire, our operating results may be adversely affected.

Moreover, business combinations also involve a number of risks and uncertainties that can adversely affect our operations 

and operating results, including:

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diversion of management and employee attention;
loss of key personnel;
unanticipated operating difficulties in connection with the acquired entities, including potential declines in revenue of 
the acquired entity;
assumption of unanticipated legal or financial liabilities;
incurring debt to finance an acquisition;
impairment of acquired intangible assets, including goodwill; and
dilution to our earnings per share if we were to issue stock as consideration.

We are dependent on key personnel whose loss could impair our operations, our product development or our sales efforts.

Our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain highly skilled managerial, technical and sales personnel.

We require highly skilled technical personnel to develop our products. Competition for such personnel in our industry is 

intense. If we are unable to attract and retain technical personnel with the requisite skills, our product development efforts 
could be delayed, which could adversely affect our revenues and profitability.

Our sales efforts rely on having a sufficient number of sales representatives and sales support personnel with the skills 

and knowledge necessary to sell our products, including an ability to educate our customers about our products in order to 
create and meet demand for our products. If we are unable to attract or retain sales and sales support personnel with the 
requisite expertise, our revenue could be adversely affected.

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At times we provide extended payment terms to our customers, which may be a factor in our customers’ purchasing 
decisions, and our revenues could be adversely affected if we ceased making these terms available.

We have provided extended payment terms to certain customers in connection with transactions we have completed with 

them. Providing extended payment terms may positively influence our customers’ purchasing decisions but may reduce our 
cash flows in the short-term. If we reduce the amount of extended payment terms we provide to customers, customers might 
reduce or defer the amount they spend on our products from the amount they might otherwise have spent if extended payment 
terms were available to them. If this were to occur, our revenue or revenue growth could be lower than in prior periods and/or 
lower than we expect.

We may be unable to adequately protect our proprietary rights.

Our software products and trademarks, including our company names, product names and logos, are proprietary. We 

protect our intellectual property rights in these items by relying on copyrights, trademarks, patents and common law 
safeguards, including trade secret protection, as well as restrictions on disclosures and transferability contained in our 
agreements with other parties. Despite these measures, the laws of all relevant jurisdictions may not afford adequate protection 
to our products and other intellectual property. In addition, we frequently encounter attempts by individuals and companies to 
pirate our software solutions. If our measures to protect our intellectual property rights fail, others may be able to use those 
rights, which could reduce our competitiveness and revenues.

Intellectual property infringement claims could be asserted against us, which could be expensive to defend and could result 
in limitations on our use of the claimed intellectual property.

The software industry is characterized by frequent litigation regarding copyright, patent and other intellectual property 

rights. While we have not had any significant claims of this type asserted against us, such claims could be asserted against us in 
the future. If a lawsuit of this type is filed, it could result in significant expense to us and divert the efforts of our technical and 
management personnel. We cannot be sure that we would prevail against any such asserted claims. If we did not prevail, we 
could be prevented from using the claimed intellectual property or required to enter into royalty or licensing agreements, which 
might not be available on terms acceptable to us. In addition to possible claims with respect to our proprietary products, some 
of our products contain technology developed by and licensed from third parties and we may likewise be susceptible to 
infringement claims with respect to these third-party technologies.

Our sales and operations are globally dispersed, which exposes us to additional operating and compliance risks.

We sell and deliver software and services, and maintain support operations, in a large number of countries, whose laws 

and practices differ from one another. North America accounted for 38%, Europe for 38% and Asia-Pacific for 24% of our 
revenue in 2012. Managing these geographically dispersed operations requires significant attention and resources to ensure 
compliance with laws. Accordingly, while we strive to maintain a comprehensive compliance program, we cannot guarantee 
that an employee, agent or business partner will not act in violation of our policies or U.S. or other applicable laws. Such 
violations can lead to civil and/or criminal prosecutions, substantial fines and the revocation of our rights to continue certain 
operations and also cause business and reputation loss.  For example, we are currently investigating payments and expenses by 
certain business partners and employees in China that raise questions of compliance with laws, including the Foreign Corrupt 
Practices Act, and/or compliance with our business policies.

Our cost structure is relatively fixed in the short term, which makes it difficult to reduce our expenses quickly in response to 
declines in revenue or revenue growth.

We make expenditures to support our revenue growth in advance of achieving the expected revenue. Our expenses 
associated with headcount and facilities can be difficult to reduce quickly due to the nature of those items. If revenue does not 
grow as we expect or if it declines, our expenses may constitute a larger percentage of our operating budget than we planned, 
which would adversely affect our profitability.

Consulting and training services margins are significantly lower than license and maintenance margins. Increases in 
consulting and training services revenue as a percent of total revenue could decrease our overall margins.

Because our Enterprise license solutions generally require more services to implement than our Desktop license 
solutions, and because Enterprise solutions represent an increasing percentage of our revenue, services revenue as a percent of 
total revenue may increase. Future projected improvements in our operating margin percent are predicated in part on our ability 
to improve consulting and training services margins through operating efficiencies. If our services revenue increases as a 
percentage of total revenue and/or if we are unable to improve our services margins, our overall operating margin may not 
increase to the levels we expect or may decrease, which could adversely impact our stock price.

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Our current research and development efforts may not generate revenue for several years, if at all.

Developing and localizing software products is expensive, and the investment in product development often involves a 

long return on investment cycle. We have made and expect to continue to make significant investments in research and 
development and related product opportunities that could adversely affect our operating results if not offset by revenue 
increases. We believe that we must continue to dedicate a significant amount of resources to our research and development 
efforts to maintain our competitive position.

A significant portion of our revenue is generated from maintenance contracts; decreases in maintenance renewal rates, or a 
decrease in the number of new licenses we sell, would negatively impact our future maintenance revenue and operating 
results.

A substantial portion of our revenue is derived from maintenance contracts. These contracts are generally renewed on an 
annual basis and typically have a high rate of customer renewal. In addition to the recurring revenue base associated with these 
contracts, a majority of customers purchasing new perpetual licenses also purchase related annual maintenance contracts. If the 
rate of renewal for these contracts, or the sale of new licenses, is adversely affected by economic or other factors, our 
maintenance revenue growth and profitability will be adversely affected.

We may have exposure to additional tax liabilities and our effective tax rate may increase or fluctuate, which could increase 
our income tax expense and reduce our net income.

As a multinational organization, we are subject to income taxes as well as non-income based taxes in the U.S. and in 
various foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our worldwide income tax provision and other tax 
liabilities. In the ordinary course of a global business, there are many intercompany transactions and calculations where the 
ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Our tax returns are subject to review by various taxing authorities. Although we believe 
that our tax estimates are reasonable, there is no assurance that the final determination of tax audits or tax disputes will not be 
different from what is reflected in our historical income tax provisions and accruals.

Our effective tax rate can be adversely affected by several factors, many of which are outside of our control, including:
• 
• 
• 

changes in tax laws, regulations, and interpretations in multiple jurisdictions in which we operate;
assessments, and any related tax interest or penalties, by taxing authorities;
changes in the relative proportions of revenues and income before taxes in the various jurisdictions in which we 
operate that have differing statutory tax rates;
changes to the financial accounting rules for income taxes;
unanticipated changes in tax rates; and
changes to a valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets, if any.

• 
• 
• 

Our sales to government clients subject us to risks of funding approvals.

We derive revenues from contracts with the U.S. government, state and local governments and their respective agencies. 
There is increased pressure for governments and their agencies to reduce spending. Many of our federal government contracts 
contain fiscal funding clauses whereby ongoing funding of the contracts is subject to approval of appropriations by the U.S. 
Congress. Similarly, our contracts at the state and local levels are subject to government funding authorizations. Although we 
have no indication that funding for current contracts will not be approved, if additional funding for these contracts is not 
approved it could reduce revenue we have recognized and reduce future revenue from such contracts.

II. Other Considerations

We have been investigating certain matters in China, which matters and related remedial actions could have an adverse 
effect on our business and our results.

We have been investigating payments and expenses by certain business partners and employees in China that raise 
questions of compliance with laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and/or compliance with our business policies. 
In connection with this matter, we have terminated certain employees and business partners in China, which may have an 
adverse impact on our level of sales in China until replacements for those employees and business partners are in place and 
productive. Revenue from China has historically represented 6% to 7% of our total revenue. We have voluntarily disclosed the 
results of our investigation and associated remedial actions to the United States Department of Justice and the Securities and 
Exchange Commission and are continuing to provide additional information as requested by those agencies with respect to this 
matter. Resolution of this matter could include fines or other sanctions but we are unable to estimate an amount, if any.

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We are required to comply with certain financial and operating covenants under our credit facility and any failure to comply 
with those covenants could cause amounts borrowed under the facility to become immediately due and payable or prevent us 
from borrowing under the facility.

Our credit facility, which consists of a $150 million term loan and a $300 million revolving loan (with an accordion 
feature that allows us to borrow up to an additional $150 million if the existing or additional lenders agree), matures on August 
16, 2017, at which time any amounts outstanding will be due and payable in full. As of September 30, 2012, we had 
$370 million outstanding under the credit facility, primarily related to our acquisition of MKS in the third quarter of 2011 and 
Servigistics in October 2012. We may wish to borrow additional amounts under the facility in the future to support our 
operations, including for strategic acquisitions.

We are required to comply with specified financial and operating covenants, which limit our ability to operate our 

business as we otherwise might operate it. Our failure to comply with any of these covenants or to meet any payment 
obligations under the facility could result in an event of default which, if not cured or waived, would result in any amounts 
outstanding, including any accrued interest and unpaid fees, becoming immediately due and payable. We might not have 
sufficient working capital or liquidity to satisfy any repayment obligations in the event of an acceleration of those obligations. 
In addition, if we are not in compliance with the financial and operating covenants at the time we wish to borrow funds, we will 
be unable to borrow funds.

Our stock price has been volatile, which may make it harder to resell your shares at a time and at a price that is favorable to 
you.

Market prices for securities of software companies are generally volatile and are subject to significant fluctuations 
unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of these companies. The trading prices and valuations of these 
stocks, and of ours, may not be predictable. Negative changes in the public’s perception of the prospects of software 
companies, or of PTC or the markets we serve, could depress our stock price regardless of our operating results.

Also, a large percentage of our common stock is held by institutional investors. Purchases and sales of our common stock 

by these institutional investors could have a significant impact on the market price of the stock. For more information about 
those investors, please see our proxy statement with respect to our most recent annual meeting of stockholders and Schedules 
13D and 13G filed with the SEC with respect to our common stock.

ITEM 1B. 

Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

ITEM 2. 

Properties

We currently lease 118 offices used in operations in the United States and internationally, predominately as sales and/or 

support offices and for research and development work. Of our total of approximately 1,333,000 square feet of leased facilities 
used in operations, approximately 572,000 square feet are located in the U.S., including 329,000 square feet of our 
headquarters facility located in Needham, Massachusetts, and approximately 183,000 square feet are located in India, where a 
significant amount of our research and development is conducted. We believe that our facilities are adequate for our present and 
foreseeable needs.

ITEM 3. 

Legal Proceedings

We are subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. We currently believe 

that resolving these matters will not have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash 
flows. However, the results of legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty. Should any of these legal matters be 
resolved against us, the operating results for a particular reporting period could be adversely affected.

ITEM 4. 

Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

PART II

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ITEM 5. 

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity 
Securities

Information with respect to the market for our common stock may be found in the section captioned “Selected Financial 

Data” in Item 6 below and is incorporated herein by reference.

On September 30, 2012, the close of our fiscal year, our common stock was held by 1,702 shareholders of record. As of 

November 12, 2012, our common stock was held by 1,685 shareholders of record.

We do not pay cash dividends on our common stock and we retain earnings for use in our business. Although we review 

our dividend policy periodically, we cannot assure you that our review will cause us to pay any dividends in the future. Further, 
our credit facility requires us to maintain specified leverage and fixed-charge ratios that limit the amount of dividends that we 
could pay.

ITEM 6. 

Selected Financial Data

Our five-year summary of selected financial data and quarterly financial data for the past two years is located on the last 

page of this Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 7. 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this Annual Report about anticipated financial results and growth, as well as about the development of our 

products and markets, are forward-looking statements that are based on our current plans and assumptions. Important 
information about the bases for these plans and assumptions and factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially 
from these statements is contained below and in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of this Annual Report.

Unless otherwise indicated, all references to a year reflect our fiscal year that ends on September 30.

Executive Overview

We achieved our non-GAAP earnings per share and non-GAAP operating margin targets for 2012 on lighter than expected 

revenue.  Our 2012 non-GAAP earnings per share grew 20% to $1.51 per share and our non-GAAP operating margin was 
19.6%, up 190 basis points year over year (up 210 basis points on a constant currency basis).  Non-GAAP revenue was $1,258 
million, up 8% year over year (up 10% on a constant currency basis).  On an organic basis (excluding revenue for both 2011 
and 2012 from our MKS and 4CS businesses acquired in the second half of 2011) revenue increased 3% (5% on a constant 
currency basis).  Our 2012 GAAP earnings per share and operating margin results were affected by the recording of a valuation 
allowance against U.S. net deferred tax assets, which resulted in a non-cash income tax charge of $124 million, and 
restructuring charges of $25 million, resulting in a loss per share of $0.30 and operating margin of 10.2%, up 20 basis points 
year over year (up 50 basis points on a constant currency basis).  GAAP revenue was $1,256 million, up 8% year over year (up 
10% on a constant currency basis).  Non-GAAP measures are reconciled to GAAP results under Results of Operations - Income 
and Margins; Earnings Per Share below.

Our revenue results were negatively impacted by uncertainty in the global economy and currency, particularly the Euro.  
We believe that global economic concerns have impacted customer purchasing decisions, causing customers to reduce the size 
of their purchases and/or to delay purchase decisions.  License revenue was more adversely affected by this trend than were 
maintenance and service revenues.  Total license revenue for 2012 was $348 million, an increase of 2% year over year (up 4% 
on a constant currency basis).  On an organic basis, total license revenue for 2012 was down 3% year-over-year (down 1% on a 
constant currency basis).   

Our maintenance and services businesses performed well in 2012, despite the lower than anticipated license revenue. We 

have more than 1.7 million software seats under maintenance as of the end of 2012, up 13% from the end of 2011, and our 
services business improved its profitability.  Throughout 2012 we remained committed to meeting our earnings targets through 
diligent headcount and expense management.  We ended 2012 with 5,897 employees, a 4% decline from the end of 2011, due 
primarily to headcount reductions associated with restructuring actions completed in the second and third quarters of 2012 and 
the completion of our integration of our MKS and 4CS acquisitions.  Our operating margin and earnings per share 

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improvements were partially offset by the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, which unfavorably impacted 
2012 non-GAAP and GAAP operating margin by approximately $7 million and $6 million, respectively. 

We ended 2012 with $490 million of cash and $370 million of debt, up from $168 million of cash and $200 million of 

debt at September 30, 2011, reflecting $230 million in proceeds drawn from our credit facility to finance the Servigistics 
acquisition, which we completed on October 2, 2012.  Operating cash flows were $218 million in 2012 and we used $35 
million to repurchase shares of our common stock in 2012.

Future Expectations, Strategies and Risks 

For 2013, our goal is to achieve revenue growth of 8% to 10% (which includes revenue from Servigistics) including 

license revenue growth of 6% to 9%, maintenance revenue growth of approximately 7%, and consulting and training service 
revenue growth of 12% to 15%, and non-GAAP operating margin expansion of 200 basis points, from 19.6% in 2012  to 
approximately 21.5% in 2013 (expansion of GAAP operating margins from 10.2% in 2012 to approximately 12% in 2013).  If 
foreign currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar differ significantly from our current assumed rates or if economic 
conditions deteriorate, our results could differ materially from our plans. Our current plan assumes a $1.30 USD to Euro rate.

We expect to record a restructuring charge of approximately $16 million in the first quarter of 2013, primarily for 
severance and related costs associated with approximately 170 employees notified of termination during the first quarter 
(representing approximately 3% of our total workforce, which total workforce includes approximately 400 employees from 
Servigistics).  We expect this restructuring will reduce our costs by approximately $5 million per quarter in 2013.  While we 
expect the restructuring to be implemented in the first quarter of 2013, the full impact of the expense reductions will not be 
realized until the second quarter of 2013.  Estimated cost savings of this restructuring are included in the 2013 financial targets 
above.

Also, our results have been impacted, and we expect will continue to be impacted, by the presence or absence of large 
transactions. The amount of revenue, particularly license revenue, attributable to large transactions, and the number of such 
transactions, may vary significantly from quarter to quarter based on customer purchasing decisions and macroeconomic 
conditions. Our growth rates have become increasingly dependent on adoption of our Enterprise solutions among large direct 
customers. Such transactions tend to be larger in size and may have long lead times as they often follow a lengthy product 
selection and evaluation process. This may cause volatility in our results. 

Impact of an Investigation in China

We have been investigating payments and expenses by certain business partners and employees in China that raise 
questions of compliance with laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and/or compliance with our business policies. 
In connection with this matter, we have terminated certain employees and business partners in China, which may have an 
adverse impact on our level of sales in China until replacements for those employees and business partners are in place and 
productive. Revenue from China has historically represented 6% to 7% of our total revenue. We have voluntarily disclosed the 
results of our investigation and associated remedial actions to the United States Department of Justice and the Securities and 
Exchange Commission and are continuing to provide additional information as requested by those agencies with respect to this 
matter. Resolution of this matter could include fines or other sanctions but we are unable to estimate an amount, if any.

Revenue, Operating Margin, Earnings per Share and Cash Flow

The following table shows the financial measures that we consider the most significant indicators of the performance of 
our business. In addition to providing operating income, operating margin, and diluted earnings per share as calculated under 
generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), it shows non-GAAP operating income, operating margin, and diluted 
earnings per share for the reported periods. These non-GAAP measures exclude a fair value adjustment related to acquired 
deferred maintenance revenue, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets expense, 
acquisition-related charges, restructuring charges, one-time gains or charges included in non-operating other income (expense) 
and the related tax effects of the preceding items, as well as the tax items identified. Excluding those expenses and items 
provides investors another view of our operating results that is aligned with management budgets and with performance criteria 
in our incentive compensation plans. Management uses, and investors should use, non-GAAP measures in conjunction with our 
GAAP results. We discuss the non-GAAP measures in detail under Results of Operations - Income and Margins; Earnings per 
Share below.

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Percent Change 2011 to 2012

Percent Change 2010 to 2011

2012

2011

Actual

Constant
Currency

2010

Actual

Constant
Currency

(Dollar amounts in millions, except per share data)

2%

11%

10%

8%
7%
9%

20%

License revenue

$

348.4

$

342.1

Consulting and training
service revenue

Maintenance revenue

Total revenue

Total costs and expenses (1)
Operating income (1)

Non-GAAP operating
income (1)

Operating margin (1)

Non-GAAP operating
margin (1)

GAAP diluted earnings
(loss) per share (2)
Non-GAAP diluted
earnings per share (2)

Cash flow from operations 
(3)

$

$

$

$

$

295.3

612.0

1,255.7
1,127.6
128.1

246.8

267.1

557.7

1,166.9
1,049.8
117.1

206.6

$

$

10.2%

10.0%

19.6%

17.7%

(0.30)

1.51

218.0

$

$

$

0.71

1.26

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4% $

296.0

13%

12%

217.6

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(1)  Costs and expenses in 2012 included $24.9 million of restructuring charges and $3.8 million of acquisition-related costs 

compared to $7.8 million of acquisition-related costs in 2011. These restructuring and acquisition-related costs have been 
excluded from non-GAAP operating income.  In the first quarter of 2011, we entered into a strategic contract with an 
automotive customer for which we expected costs to exceed revenue by approximately $5 million. This loss was recorded 
in the first quarter of 2011 and resulted in a decrease in GAAP and non-GAAP operating income of approximately $5 
million in 2011 compared to both 2012 and 2010.

(2)  The GAAP loss per share in 2012 includes a non-cash net tax charge of $124.5 million recorded in the fourth quarter to 
establish a valuation allowance against our U.S. net deferred tax assets; and the following additional items: $5.4 million, 
net primarily related to foreign tax credits which would be fully realized on a non-GAAP basis; $3.3 million primarily 
related to acquired legal entity integration activities; and $1.4 million related to the impact from a reduction in the statutory 
tax rate in Japan on deferred tax assets from a litigation settlement.  GAAP earnings per share in 2011 includes foreign 
currency losses of $4.4 million related to our acquisition of MKS; $0.7 million of foreign currency losses related to a 
litigation settlement; and a one-time non-cash tax provision of $1.9 million in connection with a legal entity reorganization. 
GAAP earnings per share in 2010 includes a gain of $9.0 million resulting from a litigation settlement and a one-time non-
cash tax provision of $43.4 million in connection with a legal entity reorganization. The items above have been excluded 
from non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for each respective period.

(3)  In the first quarter of 2011, we used $48 million, net, of cash in connection with the resolution of a litigation matter.

2012 compared to 2011

Revenue in 2012 grew 8% (10% on a constant currency basis) and license revenue grew 2% (4% on a constant currency 

basis) compared to 2011. On an organic basis, excluding the 2012 and 2011 revenue from our 2011 MKS and 4CS acquisitions, 
our total revenue grew 3% (5% on a constant currency basis) and our license revenue declined 3% in 2012 compared to 2011. 
For 2012, our large deal activity (license and consulting and training service revenue of more than $1 million recognized from a 
single customer in a quarter) was approximately flat year over year with a lower mix of license revenue in 2012, which we 
attribute to the uncertain economy and unfavorable currency movements in 2012 as compared to 2011.  Our Enterprise 
maintenance and consulting services business continued to be strong on both a reported and organic basis.

Our Desktop license revenue and Desktop total revenue declined 10% and 3%, respectively, in 2012 compared to 2011, 

attributable to a decrease in the dollar amount of large deals with direct customers. Our Desktop license revenue in 2011 
benefited from our launch of PTC Creo and renewed demand for CAD products which had been soft in 2009 and 2010.  Our 
Enterprise license revenue and Enterprise total revenue grew 17% and 20%, respectively, in 2012 compared to 2011. Excluding 
the impact of MKS and 4CS, Enterprise license revenue was up 7% and Enterprise total revenue was up 10%. In the small- and 

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medium-size business market, we saw continued demand, with indirect license revenue and indirect total revenue both up 8% 
in 2012 compared to 2011. 

Costs and expenses in 2012, compared to 2011, were impacted by a number of factors, including the impact of foreign 

currency, the full year impact of our MKS and 4CS acquisitions acquired in the second half of 2011, restructuring charges, 
investments in our direct sales force, and a company-wide merit pay increase. These items are described in more detail in Costs 
and Expenses below.

Our GAAP and non-GAAP operating income increased in 2012 compared to 2011 primarily due to increased revenue and 
operating scale improvements, particularly in our services business margins and in research and development. During 2012, we 
also made investments in our sales capacity to capitalize on long-term growth opportunities. While non-GAAP operating 
income increased significantly in 2012 compared to 2011, GAAP operating income improvements were partially offset by 
restructuring charges recorded in 2012.  GAAP earnings per share was a loss of $0.30 in 2012 compared to earnings of $0.71 in 
2011 due primarily to the recording of a valuation allowance against U.S. net deferred tax assets, which resulted in a non-cash 
income tax charge of $124.5 million, and restructuring charges of $25 million. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share grew 
20% to $1.51 in 2012 compared to 2011 due primarily to operating improvements.

Cash flow from operating activities was $218.0 million in 2012, compared with $78.7 million in 2011. The increase in 

cash provided by operating activities in 2012 compared to 2011 was due primarily to the resolution of a litigation matter in 
2011, which reduced our cash balance by approximately $48 million in the first quarter of 2011, increased profitability in 2012, 
and the timing of cash collections on accounts receivable in 2012. Accounts receivable was $217.4 million and $230.2 million 
at September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. 

2011 compared to 2010

Revenue in 2011 grew 16% (12% on a constant currency basis) compared to 2010. Excluding the impact of acquisitions, 
total revenue was $1,140.1 million, up 13%, and license revenue was $331.7 million, up 12% over 2010. We had growth in all 
lines of business, reflecting increased demand for our products and services. Enterprise maintenance and consulting services 
revenue increased in 2011 following a strong Enterprise license revenue year in 2010. Additionally, the launch of PTC Creo and 
renewed demand after depressed spending in 2009 and 2010 positively impacted Desktop license revenue and maintenance 
revenue as customers expanded their adoption and renewed seats under maintenance, and new customers, particularly in the 
small- and medium-size business space, purchased PTC Creo.

During 2011, we saw a year-over-year increase in the amount of revenue from customers for which license and/or 
consulting and training revenue exceeded $1 million in a quarter. License and/or consulting and training service revenue of $1 
million or more recognized from individual customers in a quarter during 2011 totaled $270.3 million compared with $208.5 
million in 2010.

Our Desktop license revenue and Desktop total revenue grew 33% and 15%, respectively, in 2011 compared to 2010, 
attributable to an increase in the amount of large deals with direct customers. Our Enterprise license revenue was down slightly 
year over year (following 73% growth from 2009 to 2010), while total Enterprise revenue grew 16% in 2011 compared to 
2010. Excluding the impact of MKS and 4CS, Enterprise license revenue was down 7% year over year and total Enterprise 
revenue was up 10% compared to 2010. Enterprise results reflected year over year declines in license revenue in the first half 
of 2011 and improvement during the second half of fiscal 2011, with fourth quarter year over year license revenue growth of 
30% (11% when excluding the impact of acquisitions). In the small- and medium-size business market, indirect license revenue 
and total indirect revenue were up 23% and 12%, respectively, in 2011 compared to 2010. 

Costs and expenses in 2011 increased 12%, compared to 2010,  and were impacted by a number of factors, including 
higher cost of service in support of services revenue growth, investments in our direct sales force, incremental headcount, costs 
from acquisitions, and a company-wide merit pay increase. These items are described in more detail in Costs and Expenses 
below.

Our GAAP and non-GAAP operating income increased in 2011 compared to 2010 primarily due to increased revenue and 
operating scale improvements, particularly in research and development.  During 2011, we also made measured investments in 
sales capacity to capitalize on long-term growth opportunities. While operating income increased significantly in 2011 
compared to 2010, GAAP diluted earnings per share increased 248% in 2011 compared to 2010 due to a significantly higher 
income tax rate in 2010 and improved profitability. Our tax rate was 18% in 2011 compared with 70% in 2010, due in part to 
the tax items described in footnote 2 in the table above. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share grew 26% in 2011 compared to 
2010.

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Cash flow from operating activities was $78.7 million in 2011, compared with $156.6 million in 2010. The decrease in 

cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the resolution of a litigation matter, which reduced our cash balance 
by approximately $48 million in the first quarter of 2011, and the timing of cash collections on accounts receivable. Accounts 
receivable was $230.2 million and $169.3 million at September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. This increase in accounts 
receivable was due primarily to revenue in the fourth quarter of 2011 being $71.4 million higher than the fourth quarter of 
2010.

Acquisitions

Results of Operations

We acquired MKS, a global application lifecycle management (ALM) technology leader, on May 31, 2011.  We acquired 

4C Solutions, Inc. (4CS), a developer of warranty management and service lifecycle management (SLM) software in  
September 2011. 

The results of operations of these businesses have been included in PTC’s consolidated financial statements beginning on 

their respective acquisition dates. These acquisitions added $81.5 million to our 2012 revenue ($84.0 million on a non-GAAP 
basis) compared to $26.8 million to our 2011 revenue ($29.4 million on a non-GAAP basis).  MKS and 4CS revenue is 
classified as “Enterprise” revenue.

Impact of Foreign Currency Exchange on Results of Operations

Approximately two thirds of our revenue and half of our expenses are transacted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. 

Currency translation affects our reported results because we report our results of operations in U.S. Dollars. Changes in 
currency exchange rates in 2012 compared to 2011, particularly for the Euro, reduced both revenue and expenses.  Conversely, 
in 2011 and 2010, our revenue and expenses increased as a result of changes in currency rates. If actual reported results were 
converted into U.S. dollars based on the corresponding prior year’s foreign currency exchange rates, 2012 revenue and 
expenses would have been higher by $25.2 million and $19.2 million, respectively, 2011 and 2010 revenue would have been 
lower by $36.8 million and $15.5 million, respectively, and 2011 and 2010 expenses would have been lower by $21.0 million 
and $11.5 million, respectively. The net impact on year-over-year results would have been an increase in operating income of 
$6.0 million in 2012 and a decrease in operating income of $15.8 million and $4.0 million in 2011 and 2010, respectively. The 
results of operations, revenue by line of business and revenue by geographic region in the tables that follow present both actual 
percentage changes year over year and percentage changes on a constant currency basis.

Revenue

Our revenue consists of software license revenue and service revenue. Service revenue includes software maintenance 

revenue (from providing our customers software updates and technical support) as well as consulting and training revenue 
(including implementation services).

Desktop revenue includes our CAD Solutions: PTC Creo Parametric, PTC Creo Elements/Direct, PTC Arbortext 
authoring products and PTC Mathcad. Enterprise revenue includes our PLM solutions: PTC Windchill, PTC Arbortext 
enterprise products, PTC Creo View, and PTC Integrity.

Direct revenue includes sales made primarily by our direct sales force to large businesses. Indirect revenue includes sales 

by our reseller channel, primarily to small- and medium-size businesses, as well as revenue from other accounts that we have 
classified as indirect. If the classification of a customer changes between direct and indirect, we reclassify the historical 
revenue associated with that customer to align with the current period classification. Such reclassifications were not material in 
any of the years presented.

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Revenue by Line of Business

Revenue as a Percentage of Total Revenue
License
Consulting and training service
Maintenance

2012

2011

2010

28%
23%
49%
100%

29%
23%
48%
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29%
22%
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Year over Year Percentage Changes in Revenue

2012 compared to 2011

2011 compared to 2010

License
Consulting and training service
Maintenance
Total

License Revenue

2012 compared to 2011

As Reported

Constant
Currency

As Reported

Constant
Currency

2%
11%
10%
8%

4%
13%
12%
10%

16%
23%
12%
16%

12%
19%
9%
12%

License revenue of $348.4 million in 2012 increased $6.3 million from 2011, primarily due to a $15.8 million increase in 

license revenue from our MKS and 4CS businesses acquired in the second half of 2011 ($26.2 million in 2012 and $10.4 
million in 2011) partially offset by unfavorable currency movements.  From a geographic standpoint, license revenue increases 
in the Pacific Rim of 22% ($14.0 million) and Japan of 5% ($1.4 million) were partially offset by a decrease in Europe of 7% 
($8.4 million).  Americas license revenue was flat in 2012 compared to 2011.

Enterprise license revenue (primarily PLM license sales), while negatively impacted by our performance in Europe, grew 
17% ($25.9 million) in 2012 compared to 2011 due to the increased license revenue contribution from MKS and 4CS and sales 
of PTC Windchill, which were 19% ($18.3 million) higher. Desktop license revenue (primarily PTC Creo license sales) 
declined 10% in 2012 compared to 2011 due to a decline in PTC Creo license sales in 2012 after the strong year in 2011.

Changes in foreign currency exchange rates reduced license revenue by $6.5 million in 2012 compared to 2011.

2011 compared to 2010

The increase in overall license revenue in 2011 compared to 2010 was due primarily to growth in direct Desktop revenue 
from sales to our large commercial customers. Additionally, license revenue from small- and medium-size customers increased, 
with increases in both indirect Desktop and Enterprise license revenue. We attribute the increase in Desktop license sales to the 
launch of PTC Creo in 2011 and a rebound in demand for CAD products after reduced customer spending in 2009 and 2010, 
which resulted in orders from our existing customer base and an increase in sales to new customers in our reseller channel. 

MKS, which was acquired in May 2011, contributed $10.4 million to Enterprise license revenue in 2011.  Excluding 
MKS, Enterprise license revenue in 2011 was down 7% year over year, reflecting declines in the first half of 2011. We saw 
improvements in Enterprise license revenue in the second half of 2011, with year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter of 30% 
(11% when excluding the impact of acquisitions). Enterprise license revenue results reflected decreases in revenue from sales 
of PTC Windchill, which were 19% ($22.6 million) lower in 2011 compared to 2010. Some of this decline was due to the fact 
that 2010 was a particularly strong comparison period that included several large PTC Windchill transactions (with 73% growth 
in Enterprise license revenue in 2010 compared to 2009). In addition, we believe that one of the primary factors that adversely 
impacted the Enterprise license revenue performance in 2011 was that increased Desktop revenue opportunities occupied a 
greater proportion of our sales capacity, with a corresponding decrease in focus on Enterprise sales.  As a result, we began 
expanding our sales capacity in the second half of 2011 to ensure sufficient capacity for a breadth of opportunities.

Foreign currency exchange rate movements increased license revenue by $11.4 million in 2011 compared to 2010.

Consulting and Training Revenue

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Consulting and training services engagements typically result from sales of new licenses, particularly of our Enterprise 
solutions. Consulting revenue is primarily related to PTC Windchill implementations among our direct Enterprise customers.  
Training revenue typically represents about 15% of our total consulting and training services revenue.

2012 compared to 2011

Increased Enterprise license sales in 2012 had a favorable impact on services revenue.  In 2012, compared to 2011, 
consulting revenue was up 11% ($24.9 million) and training revenue was up 9% ($3.3 million). MKS and 4CS contributed 
$18.1 million to Enterprise consulting and training service revenue in 2012 and $6.3 million in 2011. Excluding MKS and 4CS, 
consulting and training service revenue increased 6% ($16.4 million) in 2012 as compared to 2011. 

Changes in foreign currency exchange rates reduced consulting and training services revenue by $6.8 million in 2012 

compared to 2011.

2011 compared to 2010

Strong Enterprise license sales in 2010 had a favorable impact on services revenue in 2011. In 2011, compared to 2010, 

consulting revenue was up 23% ($42.9 million) and training revenue was up 23% ($6.6 million). In addition, MKS contributed 
$5.5 million to Enterprise consulting and training service revenue in 2011.

Foreign currency exchange rate movements increased consulting and training services revenue by $8.3 million in 2011 

compared to 2010.

Maintenance Revenue

Maintenance revenue is comprised of revenue from renewals of licenses under maintenance and maintenance on new 

licenses.

2012 compared to 2011

We realized steady growth in maintenance revenue throughout 2012 and 2011.  In 2012, compared to 2011, Desktop 

maintenance revenue was up 2% ($7.5 million) and Enterprise maintenance revenue was up 28% ($46.8 million). MKS and 
4CS contributed $37.2 million to Enterprise maintenance revenue in 2012 and $10.2 million in 2011. Excluding MKS and 4CS, 
maintenance revenue increased 5% ($27.2 million) in 2012 as compared to 2011.  PTC Creo and PTC Windchill seats under 
maintenance increased 3% and 18%, respectively, as of the end of 2012, compared to the end of 2011.

Changes in foreign currency exchange rates reduced maintenance revenue by $11.8 million in 2012 compared to 2011.

2011 compared to 2010

We saw steady growth in maintenance revenue in 2011, particularly in the second half of the year.  Desktop maintenance 

revenue increased in 2011 as a result of an increase in spending after two years of depressed spending and the launch of PTC 
Creo in 2011.  Enterprise maintenance revenue in 2011 benefited from strong Enterprise license sales in fiscal 2010 (Enterprise 
license revenue in fiscal 2010 was 73% ($65.2 million) higher than fiscal 2009). In addition, MKS contributed $10.0 million to 
Enterprise maintenance revenue in 2011. PTC Creo and PTC Windchill seats under maintenance increased 7% and 19%, 
respectively, as of the end of 2011, compared to the end 2010.

Foreign currency exchange rate movements increased maintenance revenue by $17.2 million in 2011 compared to 2010.

Revenue by Distribution Channel

We derive most of our revenue from products and services sold directly by our sales force to end-user customers. We also 

sell products and services through third-party resellers and other strategic partners. Our sales force focuses on large accounts, 
while our reseller channel provides a cost-effective means of covering the small- and medium-size business market. This 
enables our direct sales force to focus on larger sales opportunities and ensures greater coverage of all customer segments.

Revenue results by Distribution Channel can be found in the table Revenue by Product Group and Distribution Channel 

above.

Direct

Our direct revenue typically comprises approximately 70% of our total revenue. To address market demand, we 

significantly expanded the number of sales personnel in the second half of 2011 and first half of 2012.

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Indirect

Our resellers are focused primarily on selling our Desktop products, PTC Creo and PTC Mathcad, and PTC Windchill 

PDMLink®.  Our indirect revenue typically comprises approximately 30% of our total revenue. Total indirect revenue grew 8% 
($23.9 million) in 2012 compared to 2011 and 12% ($32.9 million) in 2011 compared to 2010.  The indirect revenue growth in 
2012 was primarily from our Enterprise products which grew 36% ($20.4 million).  MKS and 4CS contributed $15.1 million 
and $2.7 million to indirect Enterprise revenue in 2012 and 2011, respectively. During this period we have seen an increase in 
the number of new customers served by our channel partners, with the revenue growth in 2011 primarily from our Desktop 
products, which grew 11% ($24.9 million). 

Revenue from Individual Customers

We enter into customer contracts that may result in revenue being recognized over multiple reporting periods. 

Accordingly, revenue recognized in a current period may be attributable to contracts entered into during the current period or in 
prior periods. License and/or consulting and training service revenue of $1 million or more recognized from individual 
customers in a single quarter during the fiscal year from contracts entered into during that quarter and/or a prior quarter is 
shown in the table below. The amount of revenue, particularly license revenue, attributable to such large transactions, and the 
number of such transactions, may vary significantly from quarter to quarter based on customer purchasing decisions, the 
completion of large services engagements commenced in previous quarters and macroeconomic conditions. In the first quarter 
of 2012, we instituted changes to our internal customer reporting metrics.  The historical information in the table below has 
been restated to conform to the current customer definitions.

Revenue from large customers in 2012 compared to 2011 reflects continued growth in Enterprise consulting projects, a 

slight decline in Enterprise license revenue, and a decline in Desktop license revenue resulting in a lower overall mix of license 
revenue.  The license revenue portion of this metric, which typically comprises 50% to 60% of the total, was 44% in 2012 
compared to 52% in 2011 and 58% in 2010. The 2012 decline in Desktop license revenue is due to a particularly strong 
comparison period in 2011 due in part to our launch of PTC Creo in 2011.  Revenue from large customers in 2011 compared to 
2010 reflects increased revenue from Desktop licenses (mainly PTC Creo) and Enterprise services, partially offset by lower 
sales of Enterprise licenses. 

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

2010

(Dollar amounts in millions)

License and/or consulting and training service revenue of $1 million or
more recognized from individual customers in a quarter
% of total license and consulting and training service revenue
Revenue by product group:
Desktop
Enterprise

$

$
$

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$

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$

208.5

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44%

41%

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225.6

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176.9

Revenue by Geographic Region

Revenue by region:
Americas
Europe
Pacific Rim
Japan

Percent Change

Percent Change

2012

Actual

Constant
Currency

2011

Actual

Constant
Currency

2010

(Dollar amounts in millions)

$
$
$
$

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480.3
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Americas
Europe
Pacific Rim
Japan

Americas

2012 compared to 2011

2012

2011

2010

38%
38%
13%
11%
100%

37%
40%
13%
10%
100%

38%
39%
13%
10%
100%

Revenue in the Americas increased $50.7 million in 2012 compared to 2011 consisting of a 14% ($28.3 million) increase 

in maintenance revenue and a 24% ($23.1 million) increase in consulting and training service revenue. License revenue was 
flat in 2012 compared to 2011 which reflected declines in the first nine months of 2012 offset by a relatively strong fourth 
quarter.  MKS and 4CS contributed revenue of $43.7 million in 2012 compared to $13.1 million in 2011.

Our direct revenue increased 12% ($44.0 million) and our indirect revenue increased 10% ($6.7 million) in 2012 

compared to 2011.

2011 compared to 2010

Revenue in the Americas increased $43.4 million in 2011 compared to 2010 consisting of a 5% ($6.4 million) increase in 
license revenue, a 22% ($17.3 million) increase in consulting and training service revenue and a 10% ($19.7 million) increase 
in maintenance revenue. The relatively low license revenue growth in 2011 was, in part, because the first half of 2010 included 
several particularly large PTC Windchill transactions. Our direct revenue increased 12% ($38.1 million) and our indirect 
revenue increased 8% ($5.3 million) in 2011 compared to 2010.

Europe

2012 compared to 2011

Revenue in Europe increased $13.8 million in 2012 compared to 2011 consisting of an increase in consulting and training 

service revenue of 6% ($6.4 million) and an increase in maintenance revenue of 7% ($15.8 million), partially offset by a 
decrease in license revenue of 7% ($8.4 million). Our license revenue results in Europe in 2012, particularly in the fourth 
quarter, reflected lower license sales to large customers which we attribute to global economic uncertainty and unfavorable 
currency movements. Total Desktop and Enterprise license revenue decreased 6% ($4.0 million) and 8% ($4.4 million), 
respectively, in 2012 compared to 2011. Our direct revenue increased 2% ($7.4 million) and our indirect revenue increased 4% 
($6.4 million) in 2012 compared to 2011. MKS and 4CS contributed revenue of $23.5 million in 2012 compared to $9.7 million 
in 2011.

Changes in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly the Euro, reduced revenue in Europe by $27.1 million in 2012 as 

compared to 2011.

2011 compared to 2010

Revenue in Europe increased $78.0 million in 2011 compared to 2010 consisting of an increase in license revenue of 30% 

($29.4 million), an increase in consulting and training service revenue of 24% ($21.2 million) and an increase in maintenance 
revenue of 13% ($27.4 million). The increase in license revenue reflected growth in license sales of Desktop products 
(primarily PTC Creo) to large customers. Total Desktop and Enterprise license revenue increased 57% ($26.1 million) and 7% 
($3.4 million), respectively, in 2011 compared to 2010. Our direct revenue increased 25% ($63.4 million) and our indirect 
revenue increased 10% ($14.6 million) in 2011 compared to 2010.

Changes in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly the Euro, increased revenue in Europe by $20.8 million in 2011 

as compared to 2010.

Pacific Rim

2012 compared to 2011

Revenue in the Pacific Rim increased $12.8 million in 2012 compared to 2011 consisting of a 22% ($13.9 million) 
increase in license revenue and an increase of 8% ($3.3 million) in maintenance revenue, partially offset by a decrease in 
consulting and training service revenue of 10% ($4.4 million). Revenue from China increased 2% in 2012 compared to 2011, 
and represented 6% to 7% of our total revenue in 2012, 2011 and 2010. Our direct revenue increased 5% ($4.7 million) and our 

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indirect revenue increased 18% ($8.1 million) in 2012 compared to 2011. MKS and 4CS contributed revenue of $2.6 million in 
2012 and $0.8 million in 2011.

Changes in foreign currency exchange rates reduced revenue in the Pacific Rim by $2.6 million in 2012 as compared to 

2011.

2011 compared to 2010

Revenue in the Pacific Rim increased $16.4 million in 2011 compared to 2010 including a 19% ($6.8 million) increase in 

consulting and training service revenue and an increase of 22% ($7.7 million) in maintenance revenue. Revenue from China 
increased 10% in 2011 compared to 2010. Our direct revenue increased 8% ($7.8 million) and our indirect revenue increased 
23% ($8.5 million) in 2011 compared to 2010.

Changes in foreign currency exchange rates increased revenue in the Pacific Rim by $4.2 million in 2011 as compared to 

2010.

Japan

2012 compared to 2011

Revenue in Japan increased $11.5 million in 2012 compared to 2011 consisting of a 5% ($1.4 million) increase in license 

revenue, a 16% ($3.2 million) increase in consulting and training service revenue and a 9% ($6.9 million) increase in 
maintenance revenue. Our direct revenue increased 11% ($8.7 million) and our indirect revenue increased 6% ($2.7 million) in 
2012 compared to 2011.  Our MKS and 4CS acquisitions contributed revenue of $11.8 million in 2012 and $3.2 million in 
2011.

Changes in the Yen to U.S. Dollar exchange rate increased revenue in Japan by $4.6 million in 2012 as compared to 2011.

2011 compared to 2010

Revenue in Japan increased $19.1 million in 2011 compared to 2010 consisting of a 42% ($8.4 million) increase in 
license revenue, a 27% ($4.2 million) increase in consulting and training service revenue and a 10% ($6.5 million) increase in 
maintenance revenue. Japan revenue in 2011 benefited from a large transaction in the second quarter. Our direct revenue 
increased 23% ($14.8 million) and our indirect revenue increased 11% ($4.4 million) in 2011 compared to 2010.

Changes in the Yen to U.S. Dollar exchange rate increased revenue in Japan by $11.7 million in 2011 as compared to 

2010.

Gross Margin

Gross margin
Non-GAAP gross margin
Gross margin as a % of total revenue

Non-GAAP gross margin as a % of
total non-GAAP revenue

2012

Percent
Change

2011

Percent
Change

2010

(Dollar amounts in millions)

$ 883.6
910.8

9% $ 810.2
835.9
9%

15% $ 702.4
729.9
15%

70%

72%

69%

71%

70%

72%

Gross margin in 2012 compared to 2011 reflected improvements in our consulting and training services margins.  

Consulting and training services revenue comprised approximately 23% of our total revenue in both 2012 and 2011 and 22% in 
2010.

Costs and Expenses

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2012

Percent
Change

2011

Percent
Change

2010

(Dollar amounts in millions)

Cost of license revenue
Cost of service revenue
Sales and marketing
Research and development
General and administrative
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
Restructuring and other charges
Total costs and expenses
Total headcount at end of period

$

30.6
341.5
377.8
215.0
117.5
20.3
24.9
$ 1,127.6
5,897

$

6 %
4 %
7 %
2 %
7 %
11 %

28.8
328.0
353.0
211.4
110.3
18.3
—
7 % (1)  $ 1,049.8
6,122
(4)%

$

(7)%
19 %
11 %
5 %
19 %
17 %

12 % (1)  $
15 %

31.0
276.7
317.5
201.6
92.9
15.6
—
935.3
5,317

(1)  On a consistent foreign currency basis from the prior period, total costs and expenses increased 9% from 2011 to 2012 and 

increased 10% from 2010 to 2011.

2012 compared to 2011

Costs and expenses in 2012 compared to 2011 increased primarily as a result of the following:
• 

restructuring charges of $24.9 million primarily for severance and other related costs associated with the termination 
of 209 employees;
higher cost of service in support of services revenue growth; 
investments in our direct sales force; 
an increase of approximately 500 employees (as of March 31, 2012) in connection with our acquisitions of MKS on 
May 31, 2011 and 4CS on September 2, 2011; and
company-wide salary increases effective on February 1, 2012 and 2011 (both salary increases were approximately $11 
million on an annualized basis), which resulted in an increase in salary expense across all functional organizations.

• 
• 
• 

• 

These cost increases were offset by lower acquisition-related costs (included in general and administrative), which were 

$3.8 million in 2012 compared to $7.8 million in 2011.

2011 compared to 2010

Costs and expenses in 2011 compared to 2010 increased primarily as a result of the following:
• 
• 
• 

higher cost of service in support of services revenue growth;
investments in our direct sales force;
an increase of approximately 380 employees in connection with our acquisition of MKS on May 31, 2011 and 
approximately 200 employees in connection with our acquisition of 4CS on September 2, 2011;
a company-wide salary increase effective February 1, 2011 (approximately $11 million on an annualized basis), 
which resulted in an increase in salary expense across all functional organizations;
acquisition-related costs (included in general and administrative) primarily associated with our acquisition of MKS;
a contract loss of approximately $5 million recorded in the first quarter of 2011 related to estimated costs to be 
incurred in completing a services contract in excess of the corresponding revenue;
higher sales and marketing expenses associated with events, including our PTC Creo product launch; and
severance and related expenses of approximately $3.0 million associated with 60 employees terminated in the second 
quarter of 2011, primarily in research and development.

• 

• 
• 

• 
• 

Cost of License Revenue

Cost of license revenue
% of total revenue
% of total license revenue

2012

Percent
Change

2011

Percent
Change

2010

(Dollar amounts in millions)
6% $

28.8

(7)% $

31.0

2%
8%

3%
10%

$

30.6

2%
9%

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Our cost of license revenue primarily consists of amortization of acquired purchased software intangible assets, fixed and 

variable costs associated with reproducing and distributing software and documentation and royalties paid to third parties for 
technology embedded in or licensed with our software products. Cost of license revenue as a percent of license revenue can 
vary depending on product mix sold, the effect of fixed and variable royalties, and the level of amortization of acquired 
software intangible assets. Amortization of acquired purchased software totaled $15.8 million, $15.4 million and $18.4 million 
in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. 

Cost of Service Revenue

Cost of service revenue
% of total revenue
% of total service revenue
Service headcount at end of period

2012

Percent
Change

2011

Percent
Change

2010

$

341.5

27%
38%

(Dollar amounts in millions)
4 % $

328.0

19% $

276.7

28%
40%

27%
39%

1,860

(5)%

1,957

30%

1,508

Our cost of service revenue includes costs associated with consulting, training and customer support personnel, such as 
salaries and related costs; third-party subcontractor fees; costs associated with the release of maintenance updates (including 
related royalty costs); and facility costs. Service margins can vary based on the product mix sold in the period. Margins on 
maintenance revenue are significantly higher than on consulting and training service revenue. Maintenance revenue comprised 
67%, 68% and 70% of total service revenue in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  Our services segment, which is primarily 
consulting and training services revenue but also includes revenue from our computer-based training products, achieved 
margins of 13%, 8% and 8% in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively (see Note N Segment Information in the “Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements” of this Annual Report for segment financial results).

In 2012, compared to 2011, total compensation, benefit costs and travel expenses were 9% ($18.4 million) higher 
primarily due to higher average headcount year over year and the impact of annual salary increases.  Cost of service headcount 
increased at the end of 2011 by approximately 450 employees compared to the year-ago period including approximately 210 
employees added from MKS and 4CS in the second half of 2011.  In the second half of 2012, total headcount, and the 
corresponding compensation, benefit costs and travel expenses, decreased as a result of restructuring actions in the second and 
third quarters which resulted in employee terminations. The cost of third-party consulting services was $5.6 million lower in 
2012 compared to 2011.  The decrease in the use of third-party consultants is a result of growing internal capacity and 
improved utilization and the implementation of our strategy to have our strategic services partners perform services for 
customers directly, all of which have contributed to improving services margins.

In 2011, compared to 2010, total compensation, benefit costs and travel expenses were 18% ($33.1 million) higher, 
primarily due to increased headcount. Additionally, the cost of third-party consulting services was $11.8 million higher in 2011 
compared to 2010, primarily due to the increase in consulting and training service revenue in 2011. In the first quarter of 2011, 
we made a strategic decision to enter into a contract with an important customer in the automotive industry for which we 
expected our costs to exceed our revenue by approximately $5 million. Cost of service revenue in the first quarter of 2011 
included immediate recognition of this loss of approximately $5 million.

Sales and Marketing

2012

Percent
Change

2011

Percent
Change

2010

Sales and marketing expenses
% of total revenue
Sales and marketing headcount at end of period

$

377.8

30%

1,508

(Dollar amounts in millions)
7% $

353.0

30%

—%

1,508

12%

11% $

317.5

31%

1,347

Our sales and marketing expenses primarily include salaries and benefits, sales commissions, advertising and marketing 

programs, travel and facility costs. Our compensation, benefit costs and travel expenses were higher by an aggregate of 7% 
($21.3 million) in 2012 compared to 2011 due to higher average headcount during the year as a result of acquisitions and 
investments we have made in our direct sales force in support of revenue growth opportunities, as well as the impact of merit 
pay increases.  Additionally, sales and marketing expenses were higher by $2.8 million in 2012, compared to 2011 as a result of 

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investments we are making in sales technology infrastructure.  Sales meeting and marketing event expenses were lower by 
approximately $1.4 million in 2012 compared to 2011 primarily due to the PTC Creo product launch in the first quarter of 
2011.

Our compensation, benefit costs and travel expenses were higher by an aggregate of 12% ($29.5 million) in 2011 
compared to 2010.  The sales and marketing headcount at the end of 2011 included approximately 80 employees from MKS.  
Additionally, costs associated with sales meetings and marketing events were higher by approximately $3.4 million in 2011 
compared to 2010, primarily due to the fact that the 2011 expense included the PTC Creo product launch and higher costs 
related to our fiscal 2011 sales kick-off meeting and worldwide PTC user conferences. 

Research and Development

Research and development expenses
% of total revenue
Research and development headcount at end of period

$

215.0

17%

1,938

(Dollar amounts in millions)
2 % $

211.4

18%

5% $

201.6

20%

(6)%

2,060

8%

1,914

2012

Percent
Change

2011

Percent
Change

2010

Our research and development expenses consist principally of salaries and benefits, costs of computer equipment and 

facility expenses. Major research and development activities include developing new releases of our software. Total 
compensation, benefit costs and travel expenses were higher in 2012 compared to 2011 by an aggregate of 4% ($6.6 million) 
due primarily to the impact of annual salary increases. Total compensation, benefit costs and travel expenses were higher in 
2011 compared to 2010 by an aggregate of 6% ($9.7 million), including approximately $2.2 million of severance and related 
costs incurred in the second quarter of 2011 resulting from a shifting of resources to support our long-term market opportunity 
in the Automotive vertical. The research and development headcount at the end of 2011 included approximately 120 employees 
from MKS and 130 employees from 4CS.

General and Administrative

General and administrative
% of total revenue
General and administrative headcount at end of period

$

117.5

9%

578

(Dollar amounts in millions)
7 % $

110.3

(1)%

9%

585

19% $

92.9

9%

9%

535

2012

Percent
Change

2011

Percent
Change

2010

Our general and administrative expenses include the costs of our corporate, finance, information technology, human 
resources, legal and administrative functions, as well as acquisition-related charges, bad debt expense and outside professional 
services, including accounting and legal fees. Acquisition-related costs include direct costs of acquisitions and expenses related 
to acquisition integration activities, including transaction fees, due diligence costs, retention bonuses and severance, and 
professional fees including legal and accounting costs related to the acquisition. Acquisition-related costs were $3.8 million in  
2012 compared to $7.8 million in 2011. Total compensation, benefit costs and travel costs were higher in 2012 by 8% ($6.2 
million) due to higher headcount for the first six months of 2012 resulting from the acquisitions of MKS and 4CS (which 
headcount was partially reduced when the integration of these businesses was subsequently completed), the impact of annual 
salary increases and higher stock-based compensation. Stock-based compensation was $2.1 million higher in 2012, compared 
to 2011.  Additionally, costs for outside professional services were higher by $2.6 million in 2012, compared to 2011.

Compared to 2010, the increase in general and administrative expenses in 2011 was attributable to $7.8 million of 
acquisition-related costs, primarily associated with our acquisition of MKS, and total compensation, benefit costs and travel 
costs which were higher by 8% ($6.0 million). The general and administrative headcount at the end of 2011 included 
approximately 30 employees from MKS.

Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets

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Amortization of acquired intangible assets
% of total revenue

2012

Percent
Change

2011

Percent
Change

2010

$

20.3

2%

(Dollar amounts in millions)
11% $

18.3

17% $

15.6

2%

2%

The amortization of acquired intangible assets reflects the amortization of acquired non-product related intangible assets, 

primarily customer and trademark-related intangible assets, recorded in connection with completed acquisitions. The increase 
in 2012 and 2011 compared to the previous periods was due primarily to amortization related to our acquisition of MKS.

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring charges
% of total revenue

2012

2011

2010

(Dollar amounts in millions)

$

24.9

$

2%

— $
—%

—
—%

As part of our strategy to reduce costs and to realign our business, in the second and third quarters of 2012, we 
implemented a restructuring of our business and recorded restructuring charges of $24.9 million, primarily for severance and 
related costs associated with 209 employees (representing approximately 3% of our workforce) notified of termination during 
that period.  We expect that these reductions will result in operating expense savings of approximately $6 million per 
quarter. We realized approximately $13 million of operating expense savings from these reductions in 2012. 

In 2012, 2011 and 2010, we made cash payments related to restructuring and other charges (including payments relating 

to restructuring and other charges recorded in 2009 and prior periods) of $20.9 million, $0.5 million and $14.5 million 
respectively. At September 30, 2012, accrued expenses for unpaid restructuring charges totaled $4.5 million which we expect to 
pay within the next six months.

Non-Operating Income (Expense)

Foreign currency net losses
Gain on litigation resolution
Interest income
Interest expense
Other (expense) income, net

Foreign Currency Net Losses

2012

2011

2010

$

$

(Dollar amounts in millions)
(12.3) $
—
3.8
(3.3)
(0.8)
(12.6) $

(5.9) $
—
2.9
(4.7)
0.3
(7.4) $

(2.9)
9.0
3.0
(1.5)
(0.2)
7.4

Foreign currency net losses include costs of hedging contracts, certain realized and unrealized foreign currency 

transaction gains or losses, and foreign exchange gains or losses resulting from the required period-end currency 
remeasurement of the assets and liabilities of our subsidiaries that use the U.S. dollar as their functional currency. Because a 
large portion of our revenue and expenses is transacted in foreign currencies, we engage in hedging transactions involving the 
use of foreign currency forward contracts to reduce our exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Foreign currency 
losses in 2011 included $4.4 million related to our acquisition of MKS and the related settlement of forward contracts to 
purchase CDN$292 million and $0.7 million from a litigation settlement in Japan.  Foreign currency losses in 2012 included 
$0.8 million related to MKS legal entity mergers.

Gain on Litigation Resolution

In October 2010, we resolved litigation brought against us by GE Japan. As a result of the resolution of this matter, we 
recorded a one-time gain of $9.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. The amount paid in the first quarter of 2011 to resolve 
this matter was included in accrued litigation on our balance sheet as of September 30, 2010 and paid in the first quarter of 
2011.

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Interest Income

Interest income represents earnings on the investment of our available cash balances. The decrease in interest income in 

2012 compared to 2011 was due primarily to lower interest rates.  The increase in interest income in 2011 compared to 2010 
was primarily due to higher interest rates, resulting in more interest earned on cash balances. 

Interest Expense

Interest expense is primarily related to interest on borrowings under our credit facility. The increase in interest expense in 
2012 compared to 2011 is primarily due to higher amounts outstanding under our credit facility.  We borrowed $250 million in 
May 2011 in connection with our acquisition of MKS and repaid $50 million of such amount in 2011 and $60 million in 2012.  
As of September 30, 2012, we had $370 million outstanding under our credit facility including $230 million in proceeds drawn 
from our credit facility in the fourth quarter of 2012 to finance the Servigistics acquisition (which closed on October 2, 2012), 
compared to $200 million outstanding at September 30, 2011. 

The increase in interest expense in 2011 compared to 2010 is due to higher average amounts outstanding and higher 

interest rates. 

The average interest rate on amounts outstanding under the credit facility was 1.8% in 2012, 2.1% in 2011 and 1.6% in 

2010.

Income Taxes

Our effective income tax rate has fluctuated significantly in each of the past three years. In 2012 this was the result of 
establishing  a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets in the U.S. In 2010 this was due primarily to the impact of discrete 
events, described further below, which created a one-time income tax provision in 2010. 

Pre-tax income
Tax provision 
Effective income tax rate

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

(in millions)

2010

$

$

120.7
156.1

129%

$

104.5
19.1

18%

82.1
57.8

70%

In 2012, our effective tax rate was higher than the 35% statutory federal income tax rate due primarily to the recording of   

a $124.5 million charge to the income tax provision related to the establishment of a valuation allowance on U.S. net deferred 
tax assets as described below.  This increase was offset in part as a result of our corporate structure in which our foreign taxes 
are at a net effective tax rate lower than the U.S. rate.  Our 2012 provision included a non-cash charge of $4.2 million related to 
the restructuring of our Canadian operations that resulted in a change in the tax status of the foreign legal entity and a non-cash 
charge of $1.4 million related to the impact of a Japanese legislative change on our Japan entity's deferred tax assets. These 
charges were excluded from our non-GAAP earnings per share (see Income and Margins, Earnings per Share below).  
Additionally, our 2012 tax provision reflects a $7.8 million provision related to a research and development cost sharing 
prepayment by a foreign subsidiary to the U.S.  A comparable prepayment was made in 2011. In 2012, we recorded a $2.0 
million correction to deferred tax benefits on unrecognized actuarial losses related to pension benefits, which was not material 
to the current or prior periods.  

In 2011, our effective tax rate was lower than the 35% statutory federal income tax rate due primarily to our corporate 

structure in which our foreign taxes are at a net effective tax rate lower than the U.S. rate and a $2.3 million tax benefit related 
to research and development (R&D) triggered by a retroactive extension of the R&D tax credit enacted in the first quarter of 
2011. Our 2011 tax provision reflects a $7.5 million provision related to a research and development cost sharing prepayment 
by a foreign subsidiary to the U.S. A similar prepayment was made in 2010 resulting in a $6.0 million provision in that year. As 
a result, the net increase to the 2011 provision was $1.5 million.

In 2011, we continued the reorganization of our legal entity structure which began in 2010 to support our tax and cash 

planning. The 2011 reorganization resulted in a $46.4 million taxable gain in the U.S. The tax on this gain was offset in part by 
the reversal of a deferred tax liability for unremitted earnings of a foreign subsidiary of $6.5 million (established in 2010 in 
contemplation of this transaction), the recognition of foreign tax credits previously not benefitted and foreign tax credits 
generated as a result of the transaction.

In 2010, our effective income tax rate differed from the 35% statutory federal income tax rate due primarily to a one-time 

tax charge of $43.4 million recorded as a result of a business reorganization, partially offset by foreign taxes at a net effective 
income tax rate lower than the U.S. rate. During the fourth quarter of 2010, we undertook a reorganization of our legal entity 
structure to support our tax and cash planning. The objective of this reorganization was to enable significant re-deployment and 
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repatriation of cash between our international and domestic operations. This reorganization resulted in $446 million of foreign 
source taxable gain in the U.S., which was offset by foreign tax credits, primarily generated as a result of this transaction, and 
carry forward credits available. A significant amount of these carry forward credits was previously unrecognized due to the 
uncertainty of generating foreign source income in the U.S. The net tax effect of this reorganization was a $43.4 million tax 
provision in the U.S. While this reorganization resulted in a one-time increase in our tax rate of 53%, it had no material effect 
on cash taxes paid and, as a result, was excluded from our non-GAAP earnings per share (see Income and Margins; Earnings 
per Share below). Our 2010 tax provision reflects a $6.0 million provision related to a research and development (R&D) cost 
sharing prepayment by a foreign subsidiary to the U.S. This prepayment had no impact on our 2010 tax rate as the same 
prepayment was made in 2009.  Additionally, we established a full valuation allowance on foreign tax credits not expected to be 
realized.

In the fourth quarter of 2012, we recorded a $124.5 million non-cash charge to the income tax provision to establish a 

valuation allowance against all of our U.S. deferred tax assets, which were net of approximately $28 million of U.S. deferred 
tax liabilities.  The accounting guidance for income taxes requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance 
if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not (a likelihood of more than 50 percent) that some portion 
or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The realization of deferred tax assets, including carryforwards and 
deductible temporary differences, depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income of the same character during the 
carryback or carryforward period.  We consider all sources of taxable income available to realize the deferred tax assets, 
including the future reversal of existing temporary differences, future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary 
differences and carryforwards, taxable income in prior carryback years and tax-planning strategies.

In making a determination whether to record a valuation allowance, we weighed all available evidence, both positive and 

negative, including our cumulative profitability on a pre-tax basis for the last three years and our estimate of future pre-tax 
results.  On a pre-tax basis (adjusted for permanent differences) for the three years ended September 30, 2012, we have 
cumulative U.S. profits, including the tax effect of legal entity reorganizations in 2010 and 2011 described above.  However, 
based on our fiscal 2013 plan completed in the fourth quarter of 2012, we now estimate that the U.S. will generate a taxable 
loss in 2013 sufficient to result in cumulative three year losses by the end of 2013.  Our 2012 results and our forecast for 2013 
have not shown the improvement to U.S. earnings previously forecast.  Although we anticipate continued improvement in U.S. 
core earnings, the turnaround to operating profitability is not anticipated in the near term.  We had also anticipated that we 
would execute a legal entity reorganization of a foreign subsidiary that would generate sufficient U.S. taxable income to result 
in cumulative U.S. profits through at least 2013.  We have now determined that this tax planning strategy is not feasible.  As a 
result, we do not expect to generate sufficient U.S. taxable income in the near future to realize our U.S. net deferred tax assets. 

In the first quarter of 2013, our acquisition of Servigistics, Inc. will be accounted for as a business combination.  Assets 

acquired, including the fair values of acquired intangible assets, and liabilities assumed will be recorded in purchase 
accounting.  In conjunction with recording the finite-lived acquired intangible assets, we anticipate that we will be recording 
deferred tax liabilities equal to the tax effect of the acquired intangible assets that are not deductible for income tax purposes.  
We anticipate that, in purchase accounting, Servigistics will be in a U.S. net deferred tax liability position, which will result in 
an adjustment to decrease our valuation allowance on U.S. net deferred tax assets. As this decrease in the valuation allowance is 
not part of the purchase accounting for Servigistics (the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed) it will be 
recorded as an income tax benefit.  We expect our tax provision in the first quarter of 2013 to be an income tax benefit, net, due 
to the release of a significant portion of the valuation allowance on U.S. net deferred tax assets as a result of purchase 
accounting for Servigistics.  

In the normal course of business, PTC and its subsidiaries are examined by various taxing authorities, including the 

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States. We regularly assess the likelihood of additional assessments by tax 
authorities and provide for these matters as appropriate. We are currently under audit by tax authorities in several foreign 
jurisdictions. Audits by tax authorities typically involve examination of the deductibility of certain permanent items, limitations 
on net operating losses and tax credits. Although we believe our tax estimates are appropriate, the final determination of tax 
audits and any related litigation could result in material changes in our estimates. 

Our future effective income tax rate may be materially impacted by the amount of income taxes associated with our 

foreign earnings, which are taxed at rates different from the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate, as well as the timing and 
extent of the realization of deferred tax assets and changes in the tax law. Further, our tax rate may fluctuate within a fiscal 
year, including from quarter to quarter, due to items arising from discrete events, including settlements of tax audits and 
assessments, the resolution or identification of tax position uncertainties, and acquisitions of other companies.

Income and Margins; Earnings per Share; Non-GAAP Measures

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As shown in the table below, our GAAP and non-GAAP operating income and operating margins have shown year-over-

year improvements in both 2012 and 2011, primarily due to margin contribution associated with higher revenue described in 
Revenue above, partially offset by higher costs and expenses described in Costs and Expenses above. 

The non-GAAP measures presented in the foregoing discussion of our results of operations and the respective most 

directly comparable GAAP measures are:

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

non-GAAP revenue—GAAP revenue

non-GAAP gross margin—GAAP gross margin

non-GAAP operating income—GAAP operating income

non-GAAP operating margin—GAAP operating margin

non-GAAP net income—GAAP net income (loss)

non-GAAP diluted earnings per share—GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share

The non-GAAP measures exclude a fair value adjustment related to acquired MKS deferred maintenance revenue, stock-

based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets expense, acquisition-related charges, restructuring 
charges, one-time gains or charges included in non-operating other income (expense) and the related tax effects of the 
preceding items, and the tax items identified. These items are normally included in the comparable measures calculated and 
presented in accordance with GAAP. 

Fair value of acquired MKS deferred maintenance revenue is a purchase accounting adjustment recorded to reduce 

acquired deferred maintenance revenue to the fair value of the remaining obligation. 

Stock-based compensation expense is non-cash expense relating to stock-based awards issued to executive officers, 

employees and outside directors, consisting of restricted stock, stock options and restricted stock units.

Amortization of acquired intangible assets expense is a non-cash expense that is impacted by the timing and magnitude of 

our acquisitions. We believe the assessment of our operations excluding these costs is relevant to our assessment of internal 
operations and comparisons to the performance of other companies in our industry.

Acquisition-related charges are costs that are included in general and administrative expenses and include direct costs of 

acquisitions and expenses related to acquisition integration activities, including transaction fees, due diligence costs and 
severance, and professional fees, including legal and accounting costs related to the acquisition. These costs are not considered 
part of our normal operations as the occurrence and amount will vary depending on the timing and size of acquisitions and the 
level of integration activity undertaken.

Restructuring charges include excess facility and asset-related restructuring charges and severance costs resulting from 
reductions of personnel driven by modifications to our business strategy and not as part of our normal operations. These costs 
may vary in size based on our restructuring plan. In addition, we regularly reevaluate our assumptions, which may increase or 
reduce the charges in a specific period.

We use these non-GAAP measures, and we believe that they assist our investors, to make period-to-period comparisons 

of our operational performance because they provide a view of our operating results without items that are not, in our view, 
indicative of our core operating results. We believe that these non-GAAP measures help illustrate underlying trends in our 
business, and we use the measures to establish budgets and operational goals, communicated internally and externally, for 
managing our business and evaluating our performance. We believe that providing non-GAAP measures affords investors a 
view of our operating results that may be more easily compared to the results of peer companies. In addition, compensation of 
our executives is based in part on the performance of our business based on these non-GAAP measures.

The items excluded from the non-GAAP measures often have a material impact on our financial results and such items 
often recur. Accordingly, the non-GAAP measures included in this Annual Report should be considered in addition to, and not 
as a substitute for or superior to, the comparable measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

The following tables reconcile each of these non-GAAP measures to its most closely comparable GAAP measure on our 

financial statements.

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Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

2010

(Dollar amounts in millions)
$

$

1,166.9
2.6
1,169.5

1,255.7
2.5
1,258.2

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$
$

$

GAAP revenue

Fair value of acquired MKS deferred maintenance

Non-GAAP revenue

GAAP gross margin

Fair value of acquired MKS deferred maintenance
Stock-based compensation
Amortization of acquired intangible assets included in cost of 
license

Non-GAAP gross margin

GAAP operating income

Fair value of acquired MKS deferred maintenance revenue
Stock-based compensation
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
Acquisition-related charges included in general and
administrative expenses

Restructuring charges
Non-GAAP operating income

GAAP net income (loss)

Fair value of acquired MKS deferred maintenance
Stock-based compensation
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
Acquisition-related charges included in general and
administrative expenses

Restructuring charges
Non-operating foreign currency transaction loss (1)
Non-operating gain on litigation resolution (2)
Income tax adjustments (3)

Non-GAAP net income
GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share (4)

Stock-based compensation
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
Restructuring charges
Gain on litigation resolution (2)
Income tax adjustments (3)
All other items identified above
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (5)
Operating margin impact of non-GAAP adjustments:
GAAP operating margin

Fair value of acquired MKS deferred maintenance revenue
Stock-based compensation
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
Acquisition-related charges
Restructuring charges
Non-GAAP operating margin

$

$

$

$

$

$

$
$

$

883.6
2.5
8.9

15.8
910.8

128.1
2.5
51.3
36.1

3.8
24.9
246.8

(35.4)
2.5
51.3
36.1

3.8
24.9
0.8
—
98.8
182.9
(0.30)
0.42
0.30
0.21
—
0.82
0.06
1.51

10.2%
0.2%
4.1%
2.9%
0.3%
2.0%
19.6%

1,010.0
—
1,010.0

702.4
—
9.1

18.4
729.9

74.8
—
48.9
34.0

—
—
157.7

24.4
—
48.9
34.0

—
—
—
(9.0)
21.3
119.6
0.20
0.41
0.28
—
(0.08)
0.18
0.01
1.00

7.4%
—%
4.8%
3.4%
—%
—%
15.6%

$

$

$

$

$

$

$
$

$

810.2
2.6
7.7

15.4
835.9

117.1
2.6
45.4
33.7

7.8
—
206.6

85.4
2.6
45.4
33.7

7.8
—
5.1
—
(27.8)
152.2
0.71
0.38
0.28
—
—
(0.23)
0.12
1.26

10.0%
0.2%
3.9%
2.9%
0.7%
—%
17.7%

(1)  In 2012, we recorded $0.8 million of foreign currency losses related to MKS legal entity mergers.  In the third quarter of 

2011, in connection with our planned acquisition of MKS, we entered into forward contracts to purchase CDN$292 million 

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(equivalent to approximately $305 million when the contracts were entered into). We entered into these forward contracts 
to reduce our foreign currency exposure related to changes in the Canadian to U.S. Dollar exchange rate from the time we 
entered into the agreement in early April to acquire MKS (the purchase price is in Canadian Dollars) and the closing date, 
which was May 31, 2011. We realized foreign currency losses of $4.4 million in the third quarter of 2011, recorded as other 
expense, related to the acquisition of MKS. In the first quarter of 2011, we recorded $0.7 million of foreign currency losses 
related to a litigation settlement in Japan.

(2)  Represents the gain resulting from a litigation settlement described in “Gain on Litigation Resolution” above.
(3)  Income tax adjustments reflect the tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments which are calculated by applying the applicable 
tax rate by jurisdiction to the non-GAAP adjustments listed above, and also include any identified tax items. Income tax 
adjustments in 2012 includes a non-cash net tax charge of $124.5 million to establish a valuation allowance against our 
U.S. net deferred tax assets; $5.4 million, net primarily related to foreign tax credits which would be fully realized on a 
non-GAAP basis; $3.3 million, net, primarily related to a $4.2 million charge as a result of acquired legal entity integration 
activities; and $1.4 million related to the impact from a reduction in the statutory tax rate in Japan on deferred tax assets 
from a litigation settlement. Income tax adjustments in 2011 and 2010 includes one-time non-cash tax provisions of $1.9 
million and $43.4 million, respectively, in connection with legal entity reorganizations.

(4)  GAAP weighted average shares outstanding for 2012 of 118.7 million shares excludes the effect of stock-based 

compensation awards due to a GAAP net loss in 2012. 

(5)  Diluted earnings per share impact of non-GAAP adjustments is calculated by dividing the dollar amount of the non-GAAP 
adjustment by the diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the respective year.  Non-GAAP weighted average 
shares for 2012 of 121.0 million shares includes the dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards of 2.3 million 
shares due to non-GAAP net income in 2012.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

We have prepared our consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in 
the United States of America. In preparing our financial statements, we make estimates, assumptions and judgments that can 
have a significant impact on our reported revenues, results of operations, and net income, as well as on the value of certain 
assets and liabilities on our balance sheet. These estimates, assumptions and judgments are necessary because future events and 
their effects on our results and the value of our assets cannot be determined with certainty, and are made based on our historical 
experience and on other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates may change as 
new events occur or additional information is obtained, and we may periodically be faced with uncertainties, the outcomes of 
which are not within our control and may not be known for a prolonged period of time.

The accounting policies, methods and estimates used to prepare our financial statements are described generally in 

Note B of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements”. The most important accounting judgments and estimates that we 
made in preparing the financial statements involved:

• 

• 

• 

• 
• 

• 

revenue recognition;

accounting for income taxes;

valuation of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations;

valuation of goodwill;
accounting for pensions; and

legal contingencies.

A critical accounting policy is one that is both material to the presentation of our financial statements and requires us to 

make difficult, subjective or complex judgments that could have a material effect on our financial condition and results of 
operations. Critical accounting policies require us to make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time of 
the estimate, and different estimates that we could have used, or changes in the estimates that are reasonably likely to occur, 
may have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Because the use of estimates is inherent in the 
financial reporting process, actual results could differ from those estimates.

Accounting policies, guidelines and interpretations related to our critical accounting policies and estimates are generally 

subject to numerous sources of authoritative guidance and are often reexamined by accounting standards rule makers and 
regulators. These rule makers and/or regulators may promulgate interpretations, guidance or regulations that may result in 
changes to our accounting policies, which could have a material impact on our financial position and results of operations.

Revenue Recognition

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We exercise judgment and use estimates in connection with determining the amounts of software license and services 

revenues to be recognized in each accounting period.

Our primary judgments involve the following:

• 

• 

• 

• 

determining whether collection is probable;

assessing whether the fee is fixed or determinable;

determining whether service arrangements, including modifications and customization of the underlying software, 
are not essential to the functionality of the licensed software and thus would result in the revenue for license and 
service elements of an agreement being recorded separately; and

determining the fair value of services and maintenance elements included in multiple-element arrangements, which is 
the basis for allocating and deferring revenue for such services and maintenance.

We derive revenues from three primary sources: (1) software licenses, (2) maintenance services and (3) consulting and 

training services. Revenue by type for 2012, 2011 and 2010 was as follows:

License revenue
Consulting and training services revenue
Maintenance revenue
Total revenue

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

(in thousands)

348,394
295,342
611,943
1,255,679

$

$

342,121
267,150
557,678
1,166,949

$

$

$

$

2010

296,021
217,606
496,422
1,010,049

W recognize revenue when: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) delivery has occurred (generally, FOB 

shipping point or electronic distribution), (3) the fee is fixed or determinable, and (4) collection is probable. 

Our software is distributed primarily through our direct sales force. In addition, we have an indirect distribution channel 
through alliances with resellers. Revenue arrangements with resellers are recognized on a sell-through basis; that is, when we 
deliver the product to the end-user customer. We record consideration given to a reseller as a reduction of revenue to the extent 
we have recorded revenue from the reseller. We do not offer contractual rights of return, stock balancing, or price protection to 
our resellers, and actual product returns from them have been insignificant to date. As a result, we do not maintain reserves for 
reseller product returns.

At the time of each sale transaction, we must make an assessment of the collectability of the amount due from the 
customer. Revenue is only recognized at that time if management deems that collection is probable. In making this assessment, 
we consider customer credit-worthiness and historical payment experience. At that same time, we assess whether fees are fixed 
or determinable and free of contingencies or significant uncertainties. In assessing whether the fee is fixed or determinable, we 
consider the payment terms of the transaction, including transactions with payment terms that extend beyond our customary 
payment terms, and our collection experience in similar transactions without making concessions, among other factors. We 
have periodically provided financing to credit-worthy customers with payment terms up to 24 months. If the fee is determined 
not to be fixed or determinable, revenue is recognized only as payments become due from the customer, provided that all
other revenue recognition criteria are met. Our software license arrangements generally do not include customer acceptance 
provisions. However, if an arrangement includes an acceptance provision, we record revenue only upon the earlier of (1) receipt 
of written acceptance from the customer or (2) expiration of the acceptance period.

Our software arrangements often include implementation and consulting services that are sold under consulting 

engagement contracts or as part of the software license arrangement. When we determine that such services are not essential to 
the functionality of the licensed software, we record revenue separately for the license and service elements of these 
arrangements, provided that appropriate evidence of fair value exists for the undelivered services (see discussion below). 
Generally, we consider that a service is not essential to the functionality of the software based on various factors, including if 
the services may be provided by independent third parties experienced in providing such consulting and implementation in 
coordination with dedicated customer personnel and whether the services result in significant modification or customization of 
the software functionality. When consulting services qualify for separate accounting, consulting revenues under time and 
materials billing arrangements are recognized as the services are performed. Consulting revenues under fixed-priced contracts 
are generally recognized as the services are performed using a proportionate performance model with hours or costs as the 
input method of attribution. When we provide consulting services considered essential to the functionality of the software, the 
arrangement does not qualify for separate accounting of the license and service elements, and the license revenue is recognized 
together with the consulting services using the percentage-of-completion method of contract accounting. Under such 

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arrangements, consideration is recognized as the services are performed as measured by an observable input. In these 
circumstances, we separate license revenue from service revenue for income statement presentation by allocating vendor 
specific objective evidence (VSOE) of fair value of the consulting services as service revenue and the residual portion as 
license revenue. Under the percentage-of-completion method, we estimate the stage of completion of contracts with fixed or 
“not to exceed” fees based on hours or costs incurred to date as compared with estimated total project hours or costs at 
completion. Adjustments to estimates to complete are made in the periods in which facts resulting in a change become known. 
When total cost estimates exceed revenues, we accrue for the estimated losses when identified. The use of the proportionate 
performance and percentage-of-completion methods of accounting require significant judgment relative to estimating total 
contract costs or hours (hours being a proxy for costs), including assumptions relative to the length of time to complete the 
project, the nature and complexity of the work to be performed and anticipated changes in salaries and other costs.

We generally use the residual method to recognize revenue from software arrangements that include one or more 
elements to be delivered at a future date when evidence of the fair value of all undelivered elements exists, and the elements of 
the arrangement qualify for separate accounting as described above. Under the residual method, the fair value of the 
undelivered elements (i.e., maintenance, consulting and training services) based on VSOE is deferred and the remaining portion 
of the total arrangement fee is allocated to the delivered elements (i.e., software license). If evidence of the fair value of one or 
more of the undelivered services does not exist, all revenues are deferred and recognized when delivery of all of those services 
has occurred or when fair values can be established. We determine VSOE of the fair value of services revenue based upon our 
recent pricing for those services when sold separately. For certain transactions, VSOE of the fair value of maintenance services 
is determined based on a substantive maintenance renewal clause within a customer contract. Our current pricing practices are 
influenced primarily by product type, purchase volume, sales channel and customer location. We review services sold 
separately on a periodic basis and update, when appropriate, our VSOE of fair value for such services to ensure that it reflects 
our recent pricing experience.

Generally, our contracts are accounted for individually. However, when contracts are closely interrelated and dependent 

on each other, it may be necessary to account for two or more contracts as one to reflect the substance of the group of contracts.

For subscription-based licenses, license revenue is recognized ratably over the term of the arrangement. In limited 
circumstances, where the right to use the software license is contingent upon current payments of maintenance, fees for 
software license and maintenance are recognized ratably over the initial maintenance term.

Maintenance services generally include rights to unspecified upgrades (when and if available), telephone and internet-

based support, updates and bug fixes. Maintenance revenue is recognized ratably over the term of the maintenance contract on 
a straight-line basis.

Reimbursements of out-of-pocket expenditures incurred in connection with providing consulting services are included in 

services revenue, with the offsetting expense recorded in cost of service revenue.

Training services include on-site and classroom training. Training revenues are recognized as the related training services 

are provided.

Accounting for Income Taxes

As part of the process of preparing our consolidated financial statements, we are required to calculate our income tax 
expense based on taxable income by jurisdiction. There are many transactions and calculations about which the ultimate tax 
outcome is uncertain; as a result, our calculations involve estimates by management. Some of these uncertainties arise as a 
consequence of revenue-sharing, cost-reimbursement and transfer pricing arrangements among related entities and the differing 
tax treatment of revenue and cost items across various jurisdictions. If we were compelled to revise or to account differently for 
our arrangements, that revision could affect our tax liability.

The income tax accounting process also involves estimating our actual current tax liability, together with assessing 
temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in 
deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included within our consolidated balance sheets. We must then assess the 
likelihood that our deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income and, to the extent we believe that it is more 
likely than not that all or a portion of our deferred tax assets will not be realized, we must establish a valuation allowance as a 
charge to income tax expense.

As of September 30, 2012, we have a valuation allowance of $147.1 million against net deferred tax assets in the 

U.S. and a remaining valuation allowance of $23.3 million against net deferred tax assets in certain foreign jurisdictions.  In the 
fourth quarter of 2012, we recorded a $124.5 million non-cash charge to the income tax provision related to the establishment 
of a valuation allowance against all of our U.S. net deferred tax assets.  The accounting guidance for income taxes requires that 

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deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not 
(a likelihood of more than 50 percent) that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The realization of 
deferred tax assets, including carryforwards and deductible temporary differences, depends on the existence of sufficient 
taxable income of the same character during the carryback or carryforward period.  We consider all sources of taxable income 
available to realize the deferred tax assets, including the future reversal of existing temporary differences, future taxable 
income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards, taxable income in prior carryback years and tax-
planning strategies.

In making a determination whether to record a valuation allowance, we weighed all available evidence, both positive and 

negative, including our cumulative profitability on a pre-tax basis for the last three years and our estimate of future pre-tax 
results.  On a pre-tax basis (adjusted for permanent differences) for the three years ended September 30, 2012, we have 
cumulative U.S. profits, including the tax effect of legal entity reorganizations in 2010 and 2011.  However, based on our fiscal 
2013 plan completed in the fourth quarter of 2012, we now estimate that the U.S. will generate a taxable loss in 2013 sufficient 
to result in cumulative three year losses by the end of 2013.  Our 2012 results and our forecast for 2013 have not shown the 
improvement to U.S. earnings previously forecast.  Although we anticipate continued improvement in U.S. core earnings, the 
turnaround to operating profitability is not anticipated in the near term.  Additionally, we anticipated that we would execute a 
legal entity reorganization of a foreign subsidiary that would generate sufficient U.S. taxable income to result in cumulative 
U.S. profits through at least 2013.  We have now determined that this tax planning strategy is not feasible.  As a result, we do 
not expect to generate sufficient U.S. taxable income in the near future to realize our U.S. net deferred tax assets.  

The valuation allowance recorded against net deferred tax assets of certain foreign jurisdictions is established primarily 

for our net operating loss carryforwards, the majority of which do not expire. There are limitations imposed on the utilization of 
such net operating losses that could further restrict the recognition of any tax benefits. 

In the normal course of business, PTC and its subsidiaries are examined by various taxing authorities, including the 

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States. We regularly assess the likelihood of additional assessments by tax 
authorities and provide for these matters as appropriate. We are currently under audit by tax authorities in several foreign 
jurisdictions. Audits by tax authorities typically involve examination of the deductibility of certain permanent items, limitations 
on net operating losses and tax credits. Although we believe our tax estimates are appropriate, the final determination of tax 
audits and any related litigation could result in material changes in our estimates.

Valuation of Assets and Liabilities Acquired in Business Combinations

In accordance with business combination accounting, we allocate the purchase price of acquired companies to the 

tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. Determining these fair 
values requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets.

Our identifiable intangible assets acquired consist of developed technology, core technology, tradenames, customer lists 
and contracts, and software support agreements and related relationships. Developed technology consists of products that have 
reached technological feasibility. Core technology represents a combination of processes, inventions and trade secrets related to 
the design and development of acquired products. Customer lists and contracts and software support agreements and related 
relationships represent the underlying relationships and agreements with customers of the acquired company’s installed base. 
We have generally valued intangible assets using a discounted cash flow model. Critical estimates in valuing certain of the 
intangible assets include but are not limited to:

• 

• 

• 

• 

future expected cash flows from software license sales, maintenance and customer support agreements, customer 
contracts and related customer relationships and acquired developed technologies and trademarks and trade names;

expected costs to develop the in-process research and development into commercially viable products and estimating 
cash flows from the projects when completed;

the acquired company’s brand awareness and market position, as well as assumptions about the period of time the 
acquired brand will continue to be used by the combined company; and

discount rates used to determine the present value of estimated future cash flows.

In addition, we estimate the useful lives of our intangible assets based upon the expected period over which we anticipate 

generating economic benefits from the related intangible asset.

Net tangible assets consist of the fair values of tangible assets less the fair values of assumed liabilities and obligations. 
Except for deferred revenues, net tangible assets were generally valued by us at the respective carrying amounts recorded by 
the acquired company, as we believed that their carrying values approximated their fair values at the acquisition date.

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The values assigned to deferred revenue reflect an amount equivalent to the estimated cost plus an appropriate profit 

margin to perform the services related to the acquired company’s software support contracts.

In addition, uncertain tax positions and tax related valuation allowances assumed in connection with a business 
combination are initially estimated as of the acquisition date and we reevaluate these items quarterly with any adjustments to 
our preliminary estimates being recorded to goodwill provided that we are within the measurement period (up to one year from 
the acquisition date) and we continue to collect information in order to determine their estimated values. Subsequent to the 
measurement period or our final determination of the estimated value of uncertain tax positions or tax related valuation 
allowances, whichever comes first, changes to these uncertain tax positions and tax related valuation allowances will affect our 
provision for income taxes in our consolidated statement of operations.

Our estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable at that time, but which are inherently 
uncertain and unpredictable. Assumptions may be incomplete or inaccurate, and unanticipated events and circumstances may 
occur, which may affect the accuracy or validity of such assumptions, estimates or actual results.

When events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a finite-lived intangible asset may not be 

recoverable, we perform an assessment of the asset for potential impairment. This assessment is based on projected 
undiscounted future cash flows over the asset’s remaining life. If the carrying value of the asset exceeds its undiscounted cash 
flows, we record an impairment loss equal to the excess of the carrying value over the fair value of the asset, determined using 
projected discounted future cash flows of the asset.

Valuation of Goodwill

Our goodwill totaled $610.3 million and $613.4 million as of September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. We have two 

operating segments: (1) Software Products and (2) Services.  We assess goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level.  
Our reporting units are determined based on the components of our operating segments that constitute a business for which 
discrete financial information is available and for which operating results are regularly reviewed by segment management.  Our 
reporting units are consistent with our operating segments. As of September 30, 2012 and 2011, goodwill and acquired 
intangible assets in the aggregate attributable to our software products reportable segment was $768.1 million and $806.0 
million, respectively, and attributable to our services reportable segment was $28.1 million and $29.4 million, respectively. We 
test goodwill for impairment in the third quarter of our fiscal year, or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances 
change that would, more likely than not, reduce the fair value of a reporting segment below its carrying value.  Factors we 
consider important (on an overall company basis and reportable segment basis, as applicable) that could trigger an impairment 
review include significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results, significant changes in 
our use of the acquired assets or a significant change in the strategy for our business, significant negative industry or economic 
trends, a significant decline in our stock price for a sustained period, or a reduction of our market capitalization relative to net 
book value. 

 Our 2012 goodwill impairment assessment was based on the new guidance prescribed in ASU 2011-8.  On July 2, 2011, 

the estimated fair value of each reporting unit was approximately double its carrying value or higher.   Because our fair value 
was well in excess of our carrying value on that date and there were no other indicators that our goodwill had become impaired 
since that date, we elected to perform a qualitative assessment to test each reporting unit’s goodwill for impairment. Based on 
our qualitative assessment, if we determine that the fair value of a reporting unit is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of 
more than 50 percent) to be greater than its carrying amount no additional testing will be performed. If we determine that the 
fair value of a reporting unit is more likely than not to be less than its carrying amount, the two step impairment test will be 
performed. In the first step, we compare the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. If the fair value of the 
reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwill is not considered impaired and we are 
not required to perform further testing. If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting unit exceeds the fair 
value of the reporting unit, then we must perform the second step of the impairment test in order to determine the implied fair 
value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, then we 
would record an impairment loss equal to the difference. 

We completed our annual goodwill impairment review as of June 30, 2012 based on a qualitative assessment. Our 
qualitative assessment included company specific (financial performance and long-range plans), industry, and macroeconomic 
factors, as well as a sensitivity analysis of key model assumptions.  Based on our qualitative assessment, we concluded it was  
more-likely-than-not that the fair values of our reporting units exceed their carrying values and that no further impairment 
testing was required. 

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We sponsor several U.S. and international pension plans.  We make assumptions that are used in calculating the expense 

and liability of these plans. These key assumptions include the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the discount 
rate. In selecting the expected long-term rate of return on assets, we consider the average future rate of earnings expected on the 
funds invested to provide for the benefits under the pension plan. This includes considering the plans' asset allocations and the 
expected returns likely to be earned over the life of the plans. The discount rate reflects the estimated rate at which an amount 
that is invested in a portfolio of high-quality debt instruments would provide the future cash flows necessary to pay benefits 
when they come due. The actuarial assumptions used by us may differ materially from actual results due to changing market 
and economic conditions or longer or shorter life spans of the participants. Our actual results could differ materially from those 
we estimated, which could require us to record a greater amount of pension expense in future years and/or require higher than 
expected cash contributions. 

In the U.S., we sponsor a frozen pension plan covering mostly inactive participants. The U.S. discount rate is determined 
using a bond-matching tool.  Under this tool, discount rates are derived by identifying a theoretical settlement portfolio of high 
quality bonds sufficient to provide for the pension plan's projected benefit payments.  A single rate is then determined that 
results in a discounted value of the plan's benefit payments that equates to the market value of the selected bonds.  In 
determining our U.S. pension cost for 2012, 2011 and 2010, we used a discount rate of 4.50%, 5.00% and 5.50%, respectively, 
and an expected return on plan assets of 7.25% for 2012 and 2011 and 7.50% for 2010.

Certain of our international subsidiaries (principally Germany) also sponsor pension plans. Accounting and reporting for 
these plans requires the use of country-specific assumptions for discount rates and expected rates of return on assets. We apply 
a consistent methodology in determining the key assumptions that, in addition to future experience assumptions such as 
mortality rates, are used by our actuaries to determine our liability and expense for each of these plans. The discount rate for 
Germany was selected with reference to a spot-rate yield curve based on the yields of Aa-rated Euro-denominated corporate 
bonds. In addition, our actuarial consultants determine the expense and liabilities of the plan using other assumptions for future 
experience, such as mortality rates. In determining our pension cost for 2012, 2011 and 2010, we used weighted average 
discount rates of 4.8%, 4.0% and 5.1%, respectively, and weighted average expected returns on plan assets of 5.4%, 5.6% and 
6.1% , respectively.

In 2012 and 2010, our actual return on plan assets in total for all plans was a gain of $16.5 million and $7.7 million, 

respectively, while in 2011 our actual return on plan assets was a loss of $1.6 million. Continued distress in global financial 
markets has caused, among other things, extreme volatility in security prices, severely diminished liquidity and credit 
availability, rating downgrades of certain investments and declining valuation of others. If actual returns are below our 
expected rates of return, it will impact the amount and timing of future contributions and expense for these plans.

As of September 30, 2012 and 2011, our plans in total were underfunded, representing the difference between our 
projected benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets, by $76.3 million and $68.2 million, respectively. The projected 
benefit obligation as of September 30, 2012 was determined using a discount rate of 4.0% for the U.S. plan and a weighted 
average discount rate of 3.4% for our international plans. The most sensitive assumptions used in calculating the expense and 
liability of our pension plans are the discount rate and the expected return on plan assets. Total net periodic pension cost was 
$5.9 million in 2012 and we expect it to be approximately $5 million in 2013. A 50 basis point change to our discount rate and 
expected return on plan assets assumptions would have changed our pension expense for the year ended September 30, 2012 by 
approximately $1 million. A 50 basis point decrease in our discount rate assumptions would increase our projected benefit 
obligation as of September 30, 2012 by approximately $15 million.

Legal Contingencies

We are periodically subject to various legal claims and involved in various legal proceedings. We routinely review the 

status of each significant matter and assess our potential financial exposure. If the potential loss from any matter is considered 
probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated, we record a liability for the estimated loss. Significant judgment is 
required in both the determination of probability and the determination as to whether the amount of an exposure is reasonably 
estimable. Because of inherent uncertainties related to these legal matters, we base our loss accruals on the best information 
available at the time. Further, estimates of this nature are highly subjective, and the final outcome of these matters could vary 
significantly from the amounts that have been included in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements. As additional 
information becomes available, we reassess our potential liability and may revise our estimates. Such revisions could have a 
material impact on future quarterly or annual results of operations.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

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Cash and cash equivalents
Activity for the year included the following:
Cash provided by operating activities
Cash used by investing activities
Cash provided (used) by financing activities

$

$

2012

September 30,

2011

(in thousands)

$

$

489,543

217,975
(31,633)
134,663

$

$

167,878

78,698
(307,843)
150,420

2010

240,253

156,644
(29,450)
(120,735)

We invest our cash with highly rated financial institutions and in diversified domestic and international money market 

mutual funds. The portfolio is invested in short-term instruments to ensure cash is available to meet requirements as needed.   
Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2012 reflects $230 million borrowed under our credit facility in the fourth quarter 
of 2012 to finance our acquisition of Servigistics, which closed on October 2, 2012, for approximately $220 million.

Cash provided by operating activities

2012 compared to 2011

The increase in cash provided by operating activities was due to collections on accounts receivables, which had  a 

favorable impact of $64.6 million in 2012 compared to 2011, and improved profitability (non-GAAP operating income for 
2012 was $246.8 million compared to $206.6 million in 2011), partially offset by restructuring payments of $21 million.  
Additionally, the resolution of a legal matter reduced our cash balance by $48 million in 2011.  

Cash collections on accounts receivable remained strong with days sales outstanding of 61 days as of September 30, 2012 

compared to 62 days as of September 30, 2011.

We periodically provide financing to credit-worthy customers with payment terms up to 24 months. Other assets in the 
accompanying consolidated balance sheets include non-current receivables from customers related to extended payment term 
contracts totaling $13.0 million and $16.0 million at September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

2011 compared to 2010

The decrease in cash provided by operating activities in 2011 compared to 2010 was primarily due to the resolution of a 
litigation matter in Japan, which reduced our cash balance by a net amount of approximately $48 million in the first quarter of 
2011, and the timing of cash collections on accounts receivable described below. In addition, in 2011, net cash outflows related 
to compensation accruals were higher than 2010 due primarily to our full achievement of performance-based and incentive cash 
plan targets in 2010 (paid in 2011), while such targets were only partially achieved in 2009 (paid in 2010).

Accounts receivable was $230.2 million and $169.3 million at September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The increase 

in accounts receivable at the end of 2011 as compared to 2010 was due primarily to revenue in the fourth quarter of 2011 being 
$71.3 million higher than in the fourth quarter of 2010. 

Cash paid for income taxes was $53.0 million, $28.1 million and $34.3 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Cash used by investing activities

Acquisitions of businesses
Additions to property and equipment

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

(in thousands)

2010

$

$

(220) $

(31,413)
(31,633) $

(280,026) $
(27,817)
(307,843) $

(2,721)
(26,729)
(29,450)

In 2011, we acquired MKS for an aggregate purchase price of $298 million ($265.2 million net of cash acquired).  We 
also acquired 4CS in 2011. Our expenditures for property and equipment consist primarily of computer equipment, software, 
office equipment and facility improvements.

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Cash provided (used) by financing activities

Borrowings under revolving credit facility
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility
Repurchases of common stock
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Payments of withholding taxes in connection with vesting of stock-
based awards

Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards
Other

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

(in thousands)

2010

230,000
(60,000)
(34,953)
21,210

(20,967)
1,324
(1,951)
134,663

$

$

250,000
(50,000)
(54,921)
24,756

(22,520)
5,398
(2,293)
150,420

$

$

—
(50,832)
(62,542)
15,284

(20,307)
221
(2,559)
(120,735)

$

$

In the fourth quarter of 2012, we borrowed $230 million under our credit facility to finance our acquisition of 
Servigistics.  Proceeds from issuance of common stock reflects stock option exercises.  Stock option exercises totaled 2.3 
million in 2012 compared to 1.9 million in 2011 and 1.5 million in 2010.  As of September 30, 2012, we had approximately 
0.6 million stock options outstanding with gross exercise prices totaling $5.9 million.  As a result, in 2013, proceeds from stock 
option exercises will be significantly lower.  

Share Repurchase Authorization

Our Board of Directors has periodically authorized us to repurchase shares of our common stock. Under our current 
authorization they have authorized us to repurchase up to $100 million worth of shares with cash from operations in the period 
October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. In 2012, we repurchased 1.6 million shares at a cost of $35.0 million. In 2011 
and 2010, we repurchased 2.6 million shares at a cost of $54.9 million and 3.7 million shares at a cost of $62.5 million, 
respectively. All shares of our common stock repurchased are automatically restored to the status of authorized and unissued. 
Future repurchases of shares will reduce our cash balances.

Credit Facility

In August 2012, we entered into a multi-currency credit facility (the credit facility) with a syndicate of ten banks for 
which JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. acts as Administrative Agent. The credit facility replaced a revolving credit facility with the 
same banks (the previous credit facility) entered into in August 2010. We expect to use the credit facility for general corporate 
purposes, including acquisitions of businesses and working capital requirements. The new credit facility consists of a $150 
million term loan and a $300 million revolving loan commitment, and may be increased by an additional $150 million (in the 
form of revolving loans or term loans, or a combination thereof) if the existing or additional lenders are willing to make such 
increased commitments. The revolving loan commitment does not require amortization of principal. The term loan requires 
repayment of principal at the end of each calendar quarter, beginning with the quarter ending December 31, 2012.  The 
revolving loan and term loan may be repaid in whole or in part prior to the scheduled maturity dates at PTC's option without 
penalty or premium. The credit facility matures on August 16, 2017, when all remaining amounts outstanding will be due and 
payable in full. We are required to make principal payments under the term loan of $7.5 million, $15.0 million, $15.0 million, 
$22.5 million and $90.0 million in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively. 

As of September 30, 2012, the balance outstanding under the credit facility was $370 million, including $230 million 
borrowed in connection with our acquisition of Servigistics in September 2012.  As of September 30, 2011, we had a $200 
million revolving loan outstanding under the previous credit facility which was the remaining balance of the $250 million 
borrowed in 2011 in connection with our acquisition of MKS.  In 2010, we repaid revolving credit facility borrowings of $51 
million, which was the remaining balance of $220 million we had borrowed in 2008 in connection with our acquisition of 
CoCreate.

The credit facility limits PTC's and its subsidiaries' ability to, among other things: incur additional indebtedness; incur 

liens or guarantee obligations; pay dividends (other than to PTC) and make other distributions; make investments and enter into 
joint ventures; dispose of assets; and engage in transactions with affiliates, except on an arms-length basis. Under the credit 
facility, PTC and its material domestic subsidiaries may not invest cash or property in, or loan to, PTC's foreign subsidiaries in 
aggregate amounts exceeding $50 million for any purpose and an additional $75 million for acquisitions of businesses. In 
addition, under the credit facility, PTC and its subsidiaries must maintain the following financial ratios:

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• 

• 

 a leverage ratio, defined as consolidated funded indebtedness to consolidated trailing four quarters EBITDA, of no 
greater than 2.50 to 1.00 at any time; and

 a fixed charge coverage ratio, defined as the ratio of consolidated trailing four quarters EBITDA less consolidated 
capital expenditures to consolidated fixed charges, of no less than 3.50 to 1.00 at any time.

As of September 30, 2012, our leverage ratio was 1.40 to 1.00 and our fixed charge coverage ratio was 60.53

to 1.00. We were in compliance with all financial and operating covenants of the credit facility as of
September 30, 2012.

For a description of additional terms and conditions of the credit facility, including limitations on our ability to undertake 

certain actions, see Note H Debt in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” of this Annual Report.

Expectations for Fiscal 2013

We believe that existing cash and cash equivalents, together with cash generated from operations, will be sufficient to 

meet our working capital and capital expenditure requirements through at least the next twelve months and to meet our known 
long-term capital requirements. In addition, we expect to generate sufficient cash flow from operations in 2013 to repay $120 
million to $160 million outstanding under our credit facility and to repurchase between $55 million and $75 million worth of 
shares of our common stock. Capital expenditures in 2013 are currently anticipated to be approximately $28 million.

On October 2, 2012, we closed our acquisition of Servigistics for approximately $220 million in cash.  We financed the 

acquisition with borrowings under our credit facility.  We have evaluated, and expect to continue to evaluate, possible strategic 
transactions on an ongoing basis and at any given time may be engaged in discussions or negotiations with respect to possible 
strategic transactions. Our expected uses of cash could change, our cash position could be reduced and we may incur additional 
debt obligations to the extent we complete any significant acquisitions.

At September 30, 2012, we had cash and cash equivalents of $295.8 million in the United States (including $230 million 
borrowed under our Credit Facility in contemplation of our acquisition of Servigistics), $81.1 million in Europe, $75.6 million 
in the Pacific Rim (including India), $19.6 million in Japan and $17.4 million in other non-U.S. countries. As of September 30, 
2012, we had an outstanding intercompany loan receivable of $280.7 million, primarily resulting from our business 
reorganizations described in Note G Income Taxes in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” of this Annual Report, 
owed to the U.S. from our top tier foreign subsidiary. This amount can be repaid with cash generated by our foreign 
subsidiaries and repatriated to the U.S. without future tax cost. 

At September 30, 2012, our contractual obligations were as follows:

Contractual Obligations 

Contractual Obligations

Credit facility (1)
Operating leases (2)
Purchase obligations (3)
Pension liabilities (4)
Unrecognized tax benefits (5)

Total

Total

Less than
1 year

Payments due by period

1-3 years

(in millions)

3-5 years

More than
5 years

$

$

400.4
216.6
34.0
76.3
19.1
746.4

$

$

14.3
43.1
20.7
5.8
—
83.9

$

$

43.0
62.7
11.2
16.1
—
133.0

$

$

343.1
39.2
2.1
16.8
—
401.2

$

$

—
71.6
—
37.6
—
109.2

(1)  Credit facility amounts above include required principal repayments and interest and commitment fees based on the 
balance outstanding as of September 30, 2012 and the interest rate in effect as of September 30, 2012, 1.8125%. 

(2)  The future minimum lease payments above include minimum future lease payments for excess facilities under 

noncancelable operating leases, net of expected sublease income under existing sublease arrangements. These leases 
qualify for operating lease accounting treatment and, as such, are not included on our balance sheet. See Note I of “Notes 
to Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional information regarding our operating leases.

(3)  Purchase obligations represent minimum commitments due to third parties, including royalty contracts, research and 

development contracts, telecommunication contracts, information technology maintenance contracts in support of internal-

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use software and hardware and other marketing and consulting contracts. Contracts for which our commitment is variable 
based on volumes, with no fixed minimum quantities, and contracts that can be canceled without payment penalties have 
been excluded. The purchase obligations included above are in addition to amounts included in current liabilities and 
prepaid expenses recorded on our September 30, 2012 consolidated balance sheet.

(4)  These obligations relate to our U.S. and international pension plans. These liabilities are not subject to fixed payment 

terms. Payments have been estimated based on the plans’ current funded status and actuarial assumptions. In addition, we 
may, at our discretion, make additional voluntary contributions to the plans. See Note M of “Notes to Consolidated 
Financial Statements” for further discussion.

(5)  As of September 30, 2012, we had recorded total unrecognized tax benefits of $19.1 million. This liability is not subject to 
fixed payment terms and the amount and timing of payments, if any, which we will make related to this liability, are not 
known. See Note G of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional information.

As of September 30, 2012, we had letters of credit and bank guarantees outstanding of approximately $3.7 million (of 

which $1.2 million was collateralized), primarily related to our corporate headquarters lease in Needham, Massachusetts.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have not created, and are not party to, any special-purpose or off-balance sheet entities for the purpose of raising 

capital, incurring debt or operating parts of our business that are not consolidated (to the extent of our ownership interest 
therein) into our financial statements. We have not entered into any transactions with unconsolidated entities whereby we have 
subordinated retained interests, derivative instruments or other contingent arrangements that expose us to material continuing 
risks, contingent liabilities, or any other obligation under a variable interest in an unconsolidated entity that provides financing, 
liquidity, market risk or credit risk support to us.

ITEM 7A. 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We face exposure to financial market risks, including adverse movements in foreign currency exchange rates and changes 

in interest rates. These exposures may change over time as business practices evolve and could have a material adverse impact 
on our financial results.

Foreign currency exchange risk

Our earnings and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Our most 

significant foreign currency exposures relate to Western European countries, Japan, China and Canada. We enter into foreign 
currency forward contracts to manage our exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates that arise from receivables and 
payables denominated in foreign currencies. We do not enter into or hold foreign currency derivative financial instruments for 
trading or speculative purposes nor do we enter into derivative financial instruments to hedge future cash flow or forecast 
transactions.

Our non-U.S. revenues generally are transacted through our non-U.S. subsidiaries and typically are denominated in their 

local currency. In addition, expenses that are incurred by our non-U.S. subsidiaries typically are denominated in their local 
currency. In 2012, 2011 and 2010, approximately two thirds of our revenue and half of our expenses were transacted in 
currencies other than the U.S. dollar.  Currency translation affects our reported results because we report our results of 
operations in U.S. Dollars. Historically, our most significant currency risk has been changes in the Euro relative to the U.S. 
Dollar.  Based on current revenue and expense levels, a $0.10 change in the USD to EURO exchange rate would impact 
operating income by approximately $15 million.

Our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations arises in part from intercompany transactions, with most 

intercompany transactions occurring between a U.S. dollar functional currency entity and a foreign currency denominated 
entity. Intercompany transactions typically are denominated in the local currency of the non-U.S. dollar functional currency 
subsidiary in order to centralize foreign currency risk. Also, both PTC (the parent company) and our non-U.S. subsidiaries may 
transact business with our customers and vendors in a currency other than their functional currency (transaction risk). In 
addition, we are exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations as the financial results and balances of our non-U.S. subsidiaries 
are translated into U.S. dollars (translation risk). If sales to customers outside of the United States increase, our exposure to 
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could increase.

Our foreign currency risk management strategy is principally designed to mitigate the future potential financial impact of 

changes in the U.S. dollar value of balances denominated in foreign currency, resulting from changes in foreign currency 
exchange rates. Our foreign currency hedging program uses forward contracts to manage the foreign currency exposures that 

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exist as part of our ongoing business operations. The contracts primarily are denominated in Canadian Dollars and European 
currencies, and have maturities of less than three months.

Generally, we do not designate foreign currency forward contracts as hedges for accounting purposes, and changes in the 

fair value of these instruments are recognized immediately in earnings. Because we enter into forward contracts only as an 
economic hedge, any gain or loss on the underlying foreign-denominated balance would be offset by the loss or gain on the 
forward contract. Gains and losses on forward contracts and foreign denominated receivables and payables are included in 
foreign currency net losses.

As of September 30, 2012 and 2011, we had outstanding forward contracts with notional amounts equivalent to the 

following:

Currency Hedged

Canadian/U.S. Dollar
Euro/U.S. Dollar
British Pound/Euro
Chinese Renminbi/U.S. Dollar
Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar
Swiss Franc/U.S. Dollar
All other
Total

Debt

September 30,

2012

2011

(in thousands)

$

$

54,133
53,716
388
3,666
13,415
—
8,585
133,903

$

$

92,748
65,773
3,993
19,973
13,676
9,419
7,350
212,932

As of September 30, 2012, the amount outstanding under our variable-rate credit facility was $370 million, including a 

term loan of $150 million and a revolving credit facility of $220 million. Loans under the credit facility bear interest at variable 
rates which reset every 30 to 180 days depending on the rate and period selected by the Company.  These loans are subject to 
interest rate risk as interest rates will be adjusted at each rollover date to the extent such amounts are not repaid. As of 
September 30, 2012, the annual rate is 1.8125%, which will reset on November 15, 2012 for the term loan and December 13, 
2012 for the revolving loan, at which time accrued interest is due and the interest rate will reset to then current rates as defined 
in the loan agreement. If there was a hypothetical 100 basis point change in interest rates, the annual net impact to earnings and 
cash flows would be $3.7 million. This hypothetical change in cash flows and earnings has been calculated based on the 
borrowings outstanding at September 30, 2012 and a 100 basis point per annum change in interest rate applied over a one-year 
period.

Cash and cash equivalents

As of September 30, 2012, cash equivalents were invested in highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or 
less when purchased. We invest our cash with highly rated financial institutions in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific and 
in diversified domestic and international money market mutual funds. At September 30, 2012, we had cash and cash 
equivalents of $81.1 million in Europe, $295.8 million in the United States, $75.6 million in the Pacific Rim (including India), 
$19.6 million in Japan and $17.4 million in other non-U.S. countries. Given the short maturities and investment grade quality 
of the portfolio holdings at September 30, 2012, a hypothetical 10% change in interest rates would not materially affect the fair 
value of our cash and cash equivalents.

Our invested cash is subject to interest rate fluctuations and, for non-U.S. operations, foreign currency risk. In a declining 

interest rate environment, we would experience a decrease in interest income. The opposite holds true in a rising interest rate 
environment. Over the past several years, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board, European Central Bank and Bank of England have 
changed certain benchmark interest rates, which have led to declines and increases in market interest rates. These changes in 
market interest rates have resulted in fluctuations in interest income earned on our cash and cash equivalents. Interest income 
will continue to fluctuate based on changes in market interest rates and levels of cash available for investment. Our 
consolidated cash balances were impacted favorably by $0.7 million and $6.4 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively, and 
unfavorably by $1.3 million in 2010 due to changes in foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar, particularly the Euro and 
the Japanese Yen.

ITEM 8. 

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

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The consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements are attached as APPENDIX A.

ITEM 9. 

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

ITEM 9A. 

Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management maintains disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the 

Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that 
information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is processed, recorded, 
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is 
accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (our 
principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively), as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding 
required disclosure.

As required by SEC Rule 13a-15(b), we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of 
management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, of the effectiveness of the design and operation 
of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report. Based on this evaluation, 
we concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of September 30, 
2012.

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. 
Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act as a process designed 
by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive and principal financial officers and effected by our board of directors, 
management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the 
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and 
includes those policies and procedures that:

• 

• 

• 

Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and 
dispositions of our assets;

Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements 
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made 
only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and

Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition 
of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. 
Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate 
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2012 
using the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal 
Control-Integrated Framework. Based on this assessment and those criteria, our management concluded that, as of 
September 30, 2012, our internal control over financial reporting was effective. 

The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2012 has been audited by 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report, which appears under 
Item 8.

Change in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 

2012 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B. 

Other Information

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None.

PART III

ITEM 10. 

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

The information required by this item with respect to our directors and executive officers, including the qualifications of 

certain members of the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors, may be found in the sections captioned “Proposal 1: 
Election of Directors,” “Our Directors,” “The Committees of the Board,” and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting 
Compliance” appearing in our 2013 Proxy Statement. Such information is incorporated into this Item 10 by reference.

Our executive officers are:

Name
James Heppelmann

Barry Cohen

Anthony DiBona

Marc Diouane

Jeffrey Glidden

Robert Ranaldi
Aaron von Staats

Age
48

68

57

44

62

43

46

Position
President and Chief Executive Officer

Executive Vice President, Strategy

Executive Vice President, Global Maintenance

Executive Vice President, Global Services

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales

Corporate Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Mr. Heppelmann has been our President and Chief Executive Officer since October 2010. Mr. Heppelmann was our 
President and Chief Operating Officer from March 2009 through September 2010. Prior to that, Mr. Heppelmann served as our 
Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer from February 2003 to March 2009. Mr. Heppelmann joined PTC in 1998.

Mr. Cohen has been our Executive Vice President, Strategy since October 2010. Mr. Cohen was our Executive Vice 

President, Strategic Services and Partners from August 2002 through September 2010. Mr. Cohen joined PTC in 1998.

Mr. DiBona has been our Executive Vice President, Global Maintenance since April 2003. Mr. DiBona joined PTC in 

1998.

Mr. Diouane has been our Executive Vice President, Global Services since October 2010. Mr. Diouane was our Senior 

Divisional Vice President, International Sales EMEA and APAC from October 2009 to September 2010, our Senior Divisional 
Vice President, European Sales from October 2008 to September 2009, and our Divisional Vice President, European Sales from 
January 2005 to September 2008. Mr. Diouane joined PTC in 1994.

Mr. Glidden has been our Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer since September 2010. Mr. Glidden was Vice 

President, Chief Financial Officer of Airvana, Inc., a publicly-traded network infrastructure provider, from December 2005 to 
April 2010. Prior to that, Mr. Glidden was employed by RSA Security Inc., a publicly-traded e-security company, where he was 
Senior Vice President, Finance and Operations from July 2002 to December 2005, Chief Financial Officer from September 
2002 to December 2005, and Treasurer from October 2002 to December 2005.

Mr. Ranaldi has been our Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales since April 2011. Mr. Ranaldi was our Divisional 

Vice President, Sales, North America, East Sector from October 2009 to April 2011 and our Senior Vice President, Sales, North 
America, East Sector from May 2005 through September 2009. Mr. Ranaldi joined PTC in 1998.

Mr. von Staats has been Corporate Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since March 2008. Prior to that, he 

served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Clerk from February 2003 to February 2008. Mr. von Staats joined PTC 
in 1997.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

We have adopted a Code of Ethics for Senior Executive Officers that applies to our Chief Executive Officer, President, 

Chief Financial Officer, and Controller, as well as others. A copy of the Code of Ethics for Senior Executive Officers is publicly 
available on our website at www.ptc.com. If we make any substantive amendments to the Code of Ethics for Senior Executive 
Officers or grant any waiver, including any implicit waiver, from the Code of Ethics for Senior Executive Officers, to our Chief 
Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer or Controller, we will disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver in 
a current report on Form 8-K.

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ITEM 11. 

Executive Compensation

Information with respect to director and executive compensation may be found under the headings captioned “Director 

Compensation,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” "Compensation Committee Report" and “Executive Compensation” 
appearing in our 2013 Proxy Statement. Such information is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12. 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Information required by this item with respect to security ownership may be found under the headings captioned 
“Information About PTC Common Stock Ownership” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information” in our 2013 Proxy 
Statement. Such information is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 13. 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Information with respect to this item may be found under the headings “Independence,” “Review of Transactions with 

Related Persons” and “Transactions with Related Persons” appearing in our 2013 Proxy Statement. Such information is 
incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 14. 

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Information with respect to this item may be found under the heading “Information About Our Independent Registered 

Public Accounting Firm” appearing in our 2013 Proxy Statement. Such information is incorporated herein by reference.

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ITEM 15. 

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a) Documents Filed as Part of Form 10-K

PART IV

1.

Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2012 and 2011

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended September 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended September 30, 2012, 2011 and 
2010 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended September  30, 2012, 2011 and 2010

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

F-1

F-2

F-3

F-4

F-5

F-6

F-34

2.

Financial Statement Schedules
Schedules have been omitted since they are either not required, not applicable, or the information is otherwise 
included in the Financial Statements per Item 15(a)1 above.

3.

Exhibits

The list of exhibits in the Exhibit Index is incorporated herein by reference.

 (b) Exhibits

We hereby file the exhibits listed in the attached Exhibit Index.

(c) Financial Statement Schedules

None.

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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly 
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on the 16th day of November, 2012.

SIGNATURES

PARAMETRIC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

By:

/s/    JAMES E. HEPPELMANN        

James E. Heppelmann
President and Chief Executive Officer

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POWER OF ATTORNEY

We, the undersigned officers and directors of Parametric Technology Corporation, hereby severally constitute Jeffrey D. 

Glidden and Aaron C. von Staats, Esq., and each of them singly, our true and lawful attorneys with full power to them, and each 
of them singly, to sign for us and in our names in the capacities indicated below any and all subsequent amendments to this 
report, and to file the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and 
Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact may do or cause to be done by 
virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following 

persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated below, on the 16th day of November, 2012.

Signature
(i) Principal Executive Officer:

Title

/s/    JAMES E. HEPPELMANN

James E. Heppelmann

President and Chief Executive Officer

(ii) Principal Financial and Accounting Officer:

/s/    JEFFREY D. GLIDDEN

Jeffrey D. Glidden

(iii) Board of Directors:

/s/    DONALD K. GRIERSON

Donald K. Grierson

/s/    THOMAS BOGAN

Thomas Bogan

/s/    JAMES E. HEPPELMANN

James E. Heppelmann

/s/    PAUL A. LACY

Paul A. Lacy

/s/    MICHAEL E. PORTER

Michael E. Porter

/s/    ROBERT P. SCHECHTER

Robert P. Schechter

/s/    RENATO ZAMBONINI

Renato Zambonini

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

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Exhibit
Number

Exhibit

EXHIBIT INDEX 

2.1 — Arrangement Agreement dated as of April 6, 2011 by and among Parametric Technology Corporation, PTC 
NS ULC and MKS, Inc (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 6, 2011 (File 
No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

2.2 — Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of August 7, 2012 by and among Parametric Technology Corporation,

Servigistics, Inc., the stockholders of Servigistics, Inc. and Servigistics, LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to our
Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 7, 2012 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

3.1(a) — Restated Articles of Organization of Parametric Technology Corporation adopted February 4, 1993 (filed as

Exhibit 3.1 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 1996 (File No.
0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

3.1(b) — Articles of Amendment to Restated Articles of Organization adopted February 9, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 4.1(b)
to our Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-01297) and incorporated herein by
reference).

3.1(c) — Articles of Amendment to Restated Articles of Organization adopted February 13, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 4.1

(b) to our Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-22169) and incorporated herein by
reference).

3.1(d) — Articles of Amendment to Restated Articles of Organization adopted February 10, 2000 (filed as Exhibit 3.1

to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2000 (File No. 0-18059) and
incorporated herein by reference).

3.1(e) — Certificate of Vote of Directors establishing Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (filed as Exhibit 3.1
(e) to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 (File No. 0-18059) and
incorporated herein by reference).

3.1(f) — Articles of Amendment to Restated Articles of Organization adopted February 28, 2006 (filed as Exhibit 3.1

(f) to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 1, 2006 (File No. 0-18059) and
incorporated herein by reference).

3.2 — By-Laws, as amended and restated, of Parametric Technology Corporation (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to our

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2009 (File No. 0-18059) and
incorporated herein by reference).

10.1.1* — Parametric Technology Corporation 2000 Equity Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1.1 to our Annual Report 

on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2011 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by 
reference).

10.1.2* — Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (Non-Employee Director) (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to our Quarterly Report

on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2009 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by
reference).

10.1.3* — Form of Restricted Stock Agreement (Employee) (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-

Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 2, 2005 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

10.1.4* — Form of Restricted Stock Unit Certificate (U.S.) (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the fiscal quarter ended July 2, 2005 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

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10.1.5 — Form of Restricted Stock Unit Certificate (Non-U.S.) (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to our Quarterly Report on Form

10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 2, 2005 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

10.1.6 — Form of Incentive Stock Option Certificate (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the fiscal quarter ended July 2, 2005 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

10.1.7* — Form of Nonstatutory Stock Option Certificate (filed as Exhibit 10.6 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

for the fiscal quarter ended July 2, 2005 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

10.1.8* — Form of Stock Appreciation Right Certificate (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the fiscal quarter ended July 2, 2005 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

10.1.9* — Form of Restricted Unit Certificate (U.S. Section 16 Officers).

10.2* — Parametric Technology Corporation 1997 Incentive Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to our Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2004 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by
reference).

10.3* — Amendment to Parametric Technology Corporation 1997 Incentive Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.2

to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2001 (File No. 0-18059) and
incorporated herein by reference).

10.4 — Parametric Technology Corporation 1997 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to our

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2004 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated
herein by reference).

10.5* — 2009 Executive Cash Incentive Performance Plan.

10.6* — Form of Executive Agreement by and between Parametric Technology Corporation and Robert Ranaldi

entered into May 6, 2011(filed as Exhibit 10.3 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended
July 2, 2011 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

10.7* — Agreement with C. Richard Harrison, Executive Chairman, dated May 8, 2012 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to our

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012 (File No. 0-18059) and
incorporated herein by reference).

10.8* — Amended and Restated Executive Agreement with James E. Heppelmann, President and Chief Executive

Officer, dated May 7, 2010 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter
ended April 3, 2010 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

10.9* — Amendment to Executive Agreement dated as of November 18, 2011 by and between Parametric Technology
Corporation and James Heppelmann to Amended and Restated Executive Agreement dated as of May 7, 2010
by and between PTC and James Heppelmann (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated
November 15, 2011 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

10.10* — Form of Amended and Restated Executive Agreement entered into with each of Mr. Cohen, Mr. DiBona,  and

Mr. von Staats (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter dated April
3, 2010 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

10.11* — Form of Amendment to Amended and Restated Executive Agreement entered into as of November 18, 2011 
by and between Parametric Technology Corporation and each of Barry Cohen, Anthony DiBona, and Aaron 
von Staats (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 15, 2011 (File No. 
0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

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10.12* — Executive Agreement dated September 14, 2010 with Mr. Jeffrey Glidden (filed as Exhibit 10 to our Current 

Report on Form 8-K dated September 20, 2010 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

10.13* — Executive Agreement dated October 1, 2010 with Mr. Diouane (filed as Exhibit 10.11 to our Annual Report 
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by 
reference).

10.14* — Offer Letter dated October 1, 2010 by and between Parametric Technology Corporation and Mr. Diouane
(filed as Exhibit 10.12 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010
(File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

10.15* — Consulting Agreement with Michael E. Porter dated November 15, 2011 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to our Current

Report on Form 8-K dated November 15, 2011 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

10.16* — Director Compensation Information.

10.17* — Compensatory Arrangements with Executive Officers.

10.18 — Lease dated December 14, 1999 by and between PTC and Boston Properties Limited Partnership (filed as
Exhibit 10.21 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000 (File No.
0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

10.19 — Third Amendment to Lease Agreement dated as of October 27, 2010 by and between Boston Properties

Limited Partnership and Parametric Technology Corporation (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on
Form 8-K dated November 8, 2010 (File No. 0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

10.20 — Credit Agreement dated as of August 16, 2012 by and among Parametric Technology Corporation, JPMorgan 
Chase Bank, N.A., KeyBank National Association, RBS Citizens, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., HSBC Bank 
USA, N.A., Silicon Valley Bank, Sovereign Bank, TD Bank, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and The 
Huntington National Bank (filed as Exhibit 10 to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 16, 2012 
(File No 0-18059) and incorporated herein by reference).

21.1 — Subsidiaries of Parametric Technology Corporation.

23.1 — Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm.

31.1 — Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13(a)-14(a) and 15d-14(a).

31.2 — Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13(a)-14(a) and 15d-14(a).

32** — Certification of Periodic Financial Report Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

101 — The following materials from Parametric Technology Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 
year ended September 30, 2012, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): 
(i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2012 and 2011; (ii) Consolidated Statements of 
Operations for the years ended September 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010; (iii) Consolidated Statements of 
Comprehensive Income for the years ended September 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010; (iv) Consolidated 
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010; (v) Consolidated 
Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended September 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010; and (vi) Notes 
to Consolidated Financial Statements.

*

Identifies a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement in which an executive officer or director of
PTC participates.

**

Indicates that the exhibit is being furnished with this report and is not filed as a part of it.

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PARAMETRIC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)

APPENDIX A

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

ASSETS

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,418 and $3,902 
at September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively

Prepaid expenses

Other current assets

Deferred tax assets

Total current assets

Property and equipment, net

Goodwill

Acquired intangible assets, net

Deferred tax assets

Other assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

Accrued compensation and benefits

Accrued income taxes

Deferred tax liabilities

Current portion of long term debt

Deferred revenue

Total current liabilities

Long term debt, net of current portion
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred revenue

Other liabilities

Total liabilities

Commitments and contingencies (Note I)

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000 shares authorized; none issued
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized; 119,553 and 116,937 
shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively

Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated deficit
Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

September 30,

2012

2011

$

489,543

$

167,878

217,370

28,341

121,019

22,879

879,152

63,466

610,347

185,885

20,660

32,124

230,220

30,582

109,433

54,151

592,264

62,569

613,394

222,017

98,064

41,374

1,791,634

$

1,629,682

17,046

$

48,471

92,212

804

402

7,500

315,309

481,744

362,500
31,854

12,220

106,057

994,375

16,974

60,167

91,913

11,895

4,440

—

279,935

465,324

200,000
25,919

14,389

101,360

806,992

—

—

1,196
1,822,698
(954,134)
(72,501)
797,259
1,791,634

$

1,169
1,805,021
(918,736)
(64,764)
822,690
1,629,682

$

$

$

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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PARAMETRIC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)

Revenue:

License

Service

Total revenue

Cost of revenue:

Cost of license revenue
Cost of service revenue

Total cost of revenue

Gross margin

Sales and marketing

Research and development

General and administrative

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

Restructuring charges

Total operating expenses

Operating income

Foreign currency losses, net

Gain on litigation resolution

Interest income

Interest expense

Other income (expense), net

Income before income taxes

Provision for income taxes

Net income (loss)

Earnings (loss) per share—Basic

Earnings (loss) per share—Diluted

Weighted average shares outstanding—Basic

Weighted average shares outstanding—Diluted

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

2010

$

348,394

$

342,121

$

907,285

1,255,679

824,828

1,166,949

296,021

714,028

1,010,049

30,595
341,533
372,128
883,551
377,796

214,960

117,468

20,303

24,928

755,455

128,096
(5,862)
—

2,920
(4,746)
328

120,736

156,134
(35,398) $
(0.30)
(0.30)
118,705
118,705

28,792
327,976
356,768
810,181
353,051

211,406

110,291

18,319

—

693,067

117,114
(12,293)
—

3,844
(3,310)
(807)
104,548

19,124

85,424

$

0.73

0.71

117,579
120,974

31,047
276,648
307,695
702,354
317,532

201,567

92,875

15,605

—

627,579

74,775
(2,877)
9,039

3,009
(1,526)
(284)
82,136

57,768

24,368

0.21

0.20

115,639
119,925

$

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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PARAMETRIC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands)

Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (loss)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $0 for all
periods

Change in pension benefits, net of tax of $4,875 for 2012, 
$3,209 for 2011, and $4,293 for 2010

Other comprehensive loss
Comprehensive income (loss)

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

2010

$

(35,398) $

85,424

$

24,368

(2,176)

(7,174)

(9,035)

(5,561)
(7,737)
(43,135) $

(5,110)
(12,284)
73,140

$

(9,850)
(18,885)
5,483

$

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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PARAMETRIC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

2010

$

(35,398) $

85,424

$

24,368

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by 
operating activities:

Stock-based compensation
Depreciation and amortization
Provision for loss on accounts receivable
Provision for (benefit from) deferred income taxes
Excess tax benefits realized from stock-based awards
Other non-cash costs, net
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding the effects
of acquisitions:

Accounts receivable
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accrued litigation
Accrued compensation and benefits
Deferred revenue
Accrued income taxes, net of income tax receivable
Other current assets and prepaid expenses
Other noncurrent assets
Other noncurrent liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:

Additions to property and equipment
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired

Net cash used by investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:

Borrowings under revolving credit facility
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility
Repurchases of common stock
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Excess tax benefits realized from stock-based awards
Payments of withholding taxes in connection with vesting of stock-
based awards
Credit facility origination costs
Other

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

$

51,305
66,471
258
104,766
(1,324)
32

32,309
(8,556)
—
983
14,362
(4,005)
8,332
(12,423)
863
217,975

(31,413)
(220)
(31,633)

230,000
(60,000)
(34,953)
21,210
1,324

(20,967)
(1,951)
—
134,663
660
321,665
167,878
489,543

$

45,402
62,394
51
(35,063)
(5,398)
55

(32,334)
(58)
(52,129)
(3,788)
8,195
18,931
(1,826)
(15,111)
3,953
78,698

(27,817)
(280,026)
(307,843)

250,000
(50,000)
(54,921)
24,756
5,398

(22,520)
(995)
(1,298)
150,420
6,350
(72,375)
240,253
167,878

$

48,911
62,182
1,243
21,998
(221)
47

(531)
8,400
(5,038)
12,191
1,440
(5,864)
(6,379)
(3,713)
(2,390)
156,644

(26,729)
(2,721)
(29,450)

—
(50,832)
(62,542)
15,284
221

(20,307)
(2,559)
—
(120,735)
(1,328)
5,131
235,122
240,253

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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PARAMETRIC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

A. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

Business

Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC) was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts. 

PTC develops, markets and supports software solutions, that help companies design products, manage product information and 
improve their product development and services processes. Our software solutions provide our customers with a product 
development system that enables them to create digital product content, collaborate with others in the product development 
process, control product content, automate product development processes, configure products and product content, and 
communicate product information to people and systems across the extended enterprise, design and supply chains and at the 
point of aftermarket services delivery. Our software solutions are complemented by our services and technical support 
organizations, as well as third-party resellers and other strategic partners, who provide training, consulting, ancillary product 
offerings, implementation and support to customers worldwide.

Basis of Presentation

Our fiscal year-end is September 30. The consolidated financial statements include Parametric Technology Corporation, 
the parent company, and its wholly owned subsidiaries, including those operating outside the U.S. All intercompany balances 
and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.  Certain prior year amounts on the consolidated 
balance sheets were reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. 

We prepare our financial statements under generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. that require management 
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and the related disclosures. Actual results could differ from 
these estimates.

B. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Foreign Currency Translation

For our non-U.S. operations where the functional currency is the local currency, we translate assets and liabilities at 

exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and record translation adjustments in stockholders’ equity. For our non-
U.S. operations where the U.S. dollar is the functional currency, we remeasure monetary assets and liabilities using exchange 
rates in effect at the balance sheet date and nonmonetary assets and liabilities at historical rates and record resulting exchange 
gains or losses in foreign currency net losses in the consolidated statement of operations. We translate income statement 
amounts at average rates for the period. Transaction gains and losses are recorded in foreign currency net losses in the 
consolidated statement of operations.

Revenue Recognition

We derive revenues from three primary sources: (1) software licenses, (2) maintenance services and (3) consulting and 

training services. Revenue by type for 2012, 2011 and 2010 was as follows:

License revenue

Consulting and training services revenue

Maintenance revenue

Total revenue

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

(in thousands)

2010

$

$

348,394

$

342,121

$

295,342

611,943

267,150

557,678

296,021

217,606

496,422

1,255,679

$

1,166,949

$

1,010,049

We exercise judgment and use estimates in connection with determining the amounts of software license and services 

revenues to be recognized in each accounting period.  We recognize revenue when: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement 
exists, (2) delivery has occurred (generally, FOB shipping point or electronic distribution), (3) the fee is fixed or determinable, 
and (4) collection is probable. 

Our software is distributed primarily through our direct sales force. In addition, we have an indirect distribution channel 
through alliances with resellers. Revenue arrangements with resellers are recognized on a sell-through basis; that is, when we 

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deliver the product to the end-user customer. We record consideration given to a reseller as a reduction of revenue to the extent 
we have recorded revenue from the reseller. We do not offer contractual rights of return, stock balancing, or price protection to 
our resellers, and actual product returns from them have been insignificant to date. As a result, we do not maintain reserves for 
reseller product returns.

At the time of each sale transaction, we must make an assessment of the collectability of the amount due from the 
customer. Revenue is only recognized at that time if management deems that collection is probable. In making this assessment, 
we consider customer credit-worthiness and historical payment experience. At that same time, we assess whether fees are fixed 
or determinable and free of contingencies or significant uncertainties. In assessing whether the fee is fixed or determinable, we 
consider the payment terms of the transaction, including transactions with payment terms that extend beyond our customary 
payment terms, and our collection experience in similar transactions without making concessions, among other factors. We 
have periodically provided financing to credit-worthy customers with payment terms up to 24 months. If the fee is determined 
not to be fixed or determinable, revenue is recognized only as payments become due from the customer, provided that all other 
revenue recognition criteria are met. Our software license arrangements generally do not include customer acceptance 
provisions. However, if an arrangement includes an acceptance provision, we record revenue only upon the earlier of (1) receipt 
of written acceptance from the customer or (2) expiration of the acceptance period.

Our software arrangements often include implementation and consulting services that are sold under consulting 

engagement contracts or as part of the software license arrangement. When we determine that such services are not essential to 
the functionality of the licensed software, we record revenue separately for the license and service elements of these 
arrangements, provided that appropriate evidence of fair value exists for the undelivered services (see discussion below). 
Generally, we consider that a service is not essential to the functionality of the software based on various factors, including if 
the services may be provided by independent third parties experienced in providing such consulting and implementation in 
coordination with dedicated customer personnel and whether the services result in significant modification or customization of 
the software functionality. When consulting services qualify for separate accounting, consulting revenues under time and 
materials billing arrangements are recognized as the services are performed. Consulting revenues under fixed-priced contracts 
are generally recognized as the services are performed using a proportionate performance model with hours or costs as the 
input method of attribution. When we provide consulting services considered essential to the functionality of the software, the 
arrangement does not qualify for separate accounting of the license and service elements, and the license revenue is recognized 
together with the consulting services using the percentage-of-completion method of contract accounting. Under such 
arrangements, consideration is recognized as the services are performed as measured by an observable input. In these 
circumstances, we separate license revenue from service revenue for income statement presentation by allocating vendor 
specific objective evidence (VSOE) of fair value of the consulting services as service revenue and the residual portion as 
license revenue. Under the percentage-of-completion method, we estimate the stage of completion of contracts with fixed or 
“not to exceed” fees based on hours or costs incurred to date as compared with estimated total project hours or costs at 
completion. Adjustments to estimates to complete are made in the periods in which facts resulting in a change become known. 
When total cost estimates exceed revenues, we accrue for the estimated losses when identified. The use of the proportionate 
performance and percentage-of-completion methods of accounting require significant judgment relative to estimating total 
contract costs or hours (hours being a proxy for costs), including assumptions relative to the length of time to complete the 
project, the nature and complexity of the work to be performed and anticipated changes in salaries and other costs.

We generally use the residual method to recognize revenue from software arrangements that include one or more 
elements to be delivered at a future date when evidence of the fair value of all undelivered elements exists, and the elements of 
the arrangement qualify for separate accounting as described above. Under the residual method, the fair value of the 
undelivered elements (i.e., maintenance, consulting and training services) based on VSOE is deferred and the remaining portion 
of the total arrangement fee is allocated to the delivered elements (i.e., software license). If evidence of the fair value of one or 
more of the undelivered services does not exist, all revenues are deferred and recognized when delivery of all of those services 
has occurred or when fair values can be established. We determine VSOE of the fair value of services revenue based upon our 
recent pricing for those services when sold separately. For certain transactions, VSOE of the fair value of maintenance services 
is determined based on a substantive maintenance renewal clause within a customer contract. Our current pricing practices are 
influenced primarily by product type, purchase volume, sales channel and customer location. We review services sold 
separately on a periodic basis and update, when appropriate, our VSOE of fair value for such services to ensure that it reflects 
our recent pricing experience.

Generally, our contracts are accounted for individually. However, when contracts are closely interrelated and dependent 

on each other, it may be necessary to account for two or more contracts as one to reflect the substance of the group of contracts.

For subscription-based licenses, license revenue is recognized ratably over the term of the arrangement. In limited 
circumstances, where the right to use the software license is contingent upon current payments of maintenance, fees for 
software license and maintenance are recognized ratably over the initial maintenance term.

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Maintenance services generally include rights to unspecified upgrades (when and if available), telephone and internet-

based support, updates and bug fixes. Maintenance revenue is recognized ratably over the term of the maintenance contract on 
a straight-line basis.

Reimbursements of out-of-pocket expenditures incurred in connection with providing consulting services are included in 

services revenue, with the offsetting expense recorded in cost of service revenue.

Training services include on-site and classroom training. Training revenues are recognized as the related training services 

are provided.

Deferred Revenue

Deferred revenue primarily relates to software maintenance agreements billed to customers for which the services have 

not yet been provided. The liability associated with performing these services is included in deferred revenue and, if not yet 
paid, the related amount is included in other current assets. Billed but uncollected maintenance-related amounts included in 
other current assets at September 30, 2012 and 2011 were $110.7 million and $93.0 million, respectively. Deferred revenue 
consisted of the following:

Deferred maintenance revenue

Deferred other service revenue

Deferred license revenue

Total deferred revenue

Cash, Cash Equivalents

September 30,

2012

2011

(in thousands)

306,940

$

14,127

6,462

327,529

$

270,075

15,321

8,928

294,324

$

$

Our cash equivalents are invested in money market accounts and time deposits of financial institutions. We have 
established guidelines relative to credit ratings, diversification and maturities that are intended to maintain safety and liquidity. 
Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with maturity periods of three months or less when purchased.

Concentration of Credit Risk and Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The amounts reflected in the consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts 

payable approximate their fair value due to their short maturities. Financial instruments that potentially subject us to 
concentration of credit risk consist primarily of investments, trade accounts receivable and foreign currency derivative 
instruments. Our cash, cash equivalents, and foreign currency derivatives are placed with financial institutions with high credit 
standings. Our credit risk for derivatives is also mitigated due to the short-term nature of the contracts. Our customer base 
consists of large numbers of geographically diverse customers dispersed across many industries, and no individual customer 
comprised more than 10% of our net trade accounts receivable as of September 30, 2012 or 2011.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly 

transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and 
liabilities required to be recorded at fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which we would 
transact and consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, 
transfer restrictions, and risk of nonperformance. Accounting standards prescribe a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to 
maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial 
instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair 
value measurement. Three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

•  Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

•  Level 2: inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in active 
markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are 
not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the 
full term of the assets or liabilities; or

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•  Level 3: unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value 

of the assets or liabilities.

Our significant financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2012 and 

2011 were as follows:

Financial assets

Cash equivalents—Level 1 (1)

Forward contracts—Level 2

(1) Money market funds and time deposits.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

September 30,

2012

2011

(in thousands)

$

$

231,488

236

231,724

$

$

36,018

5,510

41,528

We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make 

required payments. In determining the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts, management specifically analyzes 
individual accounts receivable, historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit-worthiness, current economic 
conditions, and accounts receivable aging trends. Our allowance for doubtful accounts on trade accounts receivable was $3.4 
million as of September 30, 2012, $3.9 million as of September 30, 2011, $4.6 million as of September 30, 2010 and $5.3 
million as of September 30, 2009. Uncollectible trade accounts receivable written-off, net of recoveries, were $0.8 million, $0.8 
million and $1.9 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Provisions for bad debt expense were $0.3 million, $0.1 million 
and $1.2 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and are included in general and administrative expenses in the 
accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

Financing Receivables and Transfers of Financial Assets

We periodically provide extended payment terms for software purchases to credit-worthy customers with payment terms 
up to 24 months. The determination of whether to offer such payment terms is based on the size, nature and credit-worthiness 
of the customer, and the history of collecting amounts due, without concession, from the customer and customers generally.  
This determination is based on an internal credit assessment.  In making this assessment, we use the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 
credit rating as our primary credit quality indicator, if available.  If a customer, including both commercial and U.S. Federal 
government, has a S&P bond rating of BBB- or above, we designate the customer as a Tier 1.  If a customer does not have a 
S&P bond rating, or has a S&P bond rating below BBB-, we base our assessment on an internal credit assessment which 
considers selected balance sheet, operating and liquidity measures, historical payment experience, and current business 
conditions within the industry or region.  We designate these customers as Tier 2 or Tier 3, with Tier 3 being lower credit 
quality than Tier 2.  

As of September 30, 2012 and 2011, amounts due from customers for contracts with original payment terms greater than 

twelve months (financing receivables) totaled $42.5 million and $57.9 million, respectively. Accounts receivable in the 
accompanying consolidated balance sheets include current receivables from such contracts totaling $29.5 million and $41.9 
million at September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets 
include long-term receivables from such contracts totaling $13.0 million and $16.0 million at September 30, 2012 and 2011, 
respectively.  As of September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, respectively, none of these receivables were past due.  Our 
credit risk assessment for financing receivables was as follows:  

S&P bond rating BBB-1 and above-Tier 1
Internal Credit Assessment-Tier 2
Internal Credit Assessment-Tier 3
Total financing receivables

September 30,

2012

2011

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$

$

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8,446
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17,568
1,798
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We evaluate the need for an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of these 

customers to make required payments.  As of September 30, 2012 and 2011, we concluded that all financing receivables were 
collectible and no reserve for credit losses was recorded. We did not provide a reserve for credit losses or write off any 
uncollectible financing receivables in 2012, 2011 and 2010.  We write off uncollectible trade and financing receivables when 
we have exhausted all collection avenues.

We periodically transfer future payments under certain of these contracts to third-party financial institutions on a non-

recourse basis. We record such transfers as sales of the related accounts receivable when we surrender control of such 
receivables. In 2012, 2011 and 2010, we sold $14.3 million, $4.1 million and $31.6 million, respectively, of financing 
receivables to third-party financial institutions.

Derivatives

Generally accepted accounting principles require all derivatives, whether designated in a hedging relationship or not, to 

be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the derivative’s fair value are recognized currently in earnings unless 
specific hedge accounting criteria are met.

Derivatives are financial instruments whose values are derived from one or more underlying financial instruments, such 

as foreign currency. We enter into derivative transactions, specifically foreign currency forward contracts, to manage our 
exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates that arise primarily from our foreign currency-denominated receivables and 
payables. The contracts are primarily denominated in European currencies, typically have maturities of less than three months 
and require an exchange of foreign currencies for U.S. dollars at maturity of the contracts at rates agreed to at inception of the 
contracts. We do not enter into or hold derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. Generally, we do not designate foreign 
currency forward contracts as hedges for accounting purposes, and changes in the fair value of these instruments are recognized 
immediately in earnings. Because we enter into forward contracts only as an economic hedge, any gain or loss on the 
underlying foreign-denominated balance would be offset by the loss or gain on the forward contract. Gains and losses on 
forward contracts and foreign denominated receivables and payables are included in foreign currency net losses.

As of September 30, 2012 and 2011, we had outstanding forward contracts with notional amounts equivalent to the 

following:

Currency Hedged

Canadian/U.S. Dollar

Euro/U.S. Dollar

British Pound/Euro

Chinese Renminbi/U.S. Dollar

Japanese Yen/U.S. Dollar

Swiss Franc/U.S. Dollar

All other
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September 30,

2012

2011

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$

53,716

388

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3,993

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The accompanying consolidated balance sheets include net assets of $0.2 million and $5.5 million in other current assets 

as of September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, respectively, and a net liability of $2.0 million in accrued expenses and 
other current liabilities as of September 30, 2010 related to the fair value of our forward contracts.

Net gains and losses on foreign currency exposures, including realized and unrealized gains and losses on forward 

contracts, included in foreign currency net losses, were net losses of $5.9 million, $12.3 million and $2.9 million for 2012, 
2011 and 2010, respectively. Excluding the underlying foreign currency exposure being hedged, net realized and unrealized 
gains and losses on forward contracts included in foreign currency net losses, were net losses of $3.6 million, $4.1 million and 
$1.8 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

In the third quarter of 2011, in connection with our planned acquisition of MKS, we entered into forward contracts to 
purchase CND$292 million (equivalent to approximately $305 million when we entered into the contracts). We entered into 
these forward contracts to reduce our foreign currency exposure related to changes in the Canadian to U.S. Dollar exchange 
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expected closing date. In the third quarter of 2011, we settled these contracts and recorded a net foreign currency loss of $4.4 
million.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful 

lives. Computer hardware and software are typically amortized over three to five years, and furniture and fixtures over three to 
eight years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their useful lives or the remaining terms of the related 
leases. Property and equipment under capital leases are amortized over the lesser of the lease terms or their estimated useful 
lives. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense when incurred; additions and improvements are capitalized. When an 
item is sold or retired, the cost and related accumulated depreciation is relieved, and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is 
recognized in income.

Software Development Costs

We incur costs to develop computer software to be licensed or otherwise marketed to customers. Research and 
development costs are expensed as incurred, except for costs of internally developed or externally purchased software that 
qualify for capitalization. Development costs for software to be sold externally incurred subsequent to the establishment of 
technological feasibility, but prior to the general release of the product, are capitalized and, upon general release, are amortized 
using the greater of either the straight-line method over the expected life of the related products or based upon the pattern in 
which economic benefits related to such assets are realized. The straight-line method is used if it approximates the same 
amount of expense as that calculated using the ratio that current period gross product revenues bear to total anticipated gross 
product revenues. No development costs for software to be sold externally were capitalized in 2012, 2011 or 2010. In 
connection with acquisitions of businesses described in Note E, we capitalized software of $44.9 million and $0.4 million in 
2011 and 2010, respectively. These assets are included in acquired intangible assets in the accompanying consolidated balance 
sheets.

Goodwill, Acquired Intangible Assets and Long-lived Assets

Goodwill is the amount by which the cost of acquired net assets in a business acquisition exceeded the fair values of net 

identifiable assets on the date of our purchase.

Goodwill is evaluated for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the 

asset might be impaired. Factors we consider important, on an overall company basis and reportable-segment basis, when 
applicable, that could trigger an impairment review include significant underperformance relative to historical or projected 
future operating results, significant changes in our use of the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall business, significant 
negative industry or economic trends, a significant decline in our stock price for a sustained period and a reduction of our 
market capitalization relative to net book value. We perform our annual goodwill assessment as of the end of the third quarter.  
Our goodwill impairment assessment was based on the new guidance prescribed in ASU 2011-8.   On  July 2, 2011, the date of 
our previous goodwill impairment analysis,the estimated fair value of each reporting unit was approximately double its 
carrying value or higher.  Because our fair value was well in excess of our carrying value on that date, and there were no other 
indicators that our goodwill had become impaired since that date, we elected to perform a qualitative assessment to test each 
reporting unit’s goodwill for impairment. Based on our qualitative assessment, if we determine that the fair value of a reporting 
unit is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50 percent) to be greater than its carrying amount no additional 
testing will be performed. If we determine that the fair value of a reporting unit is more likely than not to be less than its 
carrying amount, the two step impairment test will be performed. In the first step, we compare the fair value of each reporting 
unit to its carrying value. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets assigned to that unit, 
goodwill is not considered impaired and we are not required to perform further testing. If the carrying value of the net assets 
assigned to the reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, then we must perform the second step of the 
impairment test in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the carrying value of a reporting 
unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, then we would record an impairment loss equal to the difference. 

Long-lived assets primarily include property and equipment and acquired intangible assets with finite lives (including 

purchased software, customer lists and trademarks). Purchased software is amortized over 3 to 10 years, customer lists are 
amortized over 4 to 12 years and trademarks are amortized over 3 to 7 years. We review long-lived assets for impairment when 
events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable or that 
the useful lives of those assets are no longer appropriate. Each impairment test is based on a comparison of the undiscounted 
cash flows to the recorded value of the asset. If impairment is indicated, the asset is written down to its estimated fair value 
based on a discounted cash flow analysis.

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Advertising Expenses

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Total advertising expenses incurred were $2.8 million, $2.6 million and $2.4 

million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Income Taxes

Our income tax expense includes U.S. and international income taxes. Certain items of income and expense are not 
reported in tax returns and financial statements in the same year. The tax effects of these differences are reported as deferred tax 
assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are recognized for the estimated future tax effects of deductible temporary differences 
and tax operating loss and credit carryforwards. Changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded in the provision for 
income taxes. We assess the likelihood that our deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income and, to the 
extent we believe that it is more likely than not that all or a portion of deferred tax assets will not be realized, we establish a 
valuation allowance. To the extent we establish a valuation allowance or increase this allowance in a period, we include an 
expense within the tax provision in the consolidated statement of operations.

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income (loss), which includes foreign currency 
translation adjustments and changes in unrecognized actuarial gains and losses related to pension benefits. For the purposes of 
comprehensive income disclosures, we do not record tax provisions or benefits for the net changes in the foreign currency 
translation adjustment, as we intend to reinvest permanently undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries. In 2012, we 
recorded a $2.0 million correction to deferred tax benefits on unrecognized actuarial losses related to pension benefits, which 
was not material to the current or prior periods.  Accumulated other comprehensive loss is reported as a component of 
stockholders’ equity and, as of September 30, 2012 and 2011, was comprised of cumulative translation adjustment losses of 
$7.6 million and gains of $5.4 million, respectively, and unrecognized actuarial losses related to pension benefits net of tax of 
$64.9 million and $59.4 million, respectively.

Earnings per Share (EPS)

Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. 
Unvested restricted shares, although legally issued and outstanding, are not considered outstanding for purposes of calculating 
basic earnings per share. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares 
outstanding plus the dilutive effect, if any, of outstanding stock options, restricted shares and restricted stock units using the 
treasury stock method. The calculation of the dilutive effect of outstanding equity awards under the treasury stock method 
includes consideration of proceeds from the assumed exercise of stock options, unrecognized compensation expense and any 
tax benefits as additional proceeds.

The following table presents the calculation for both basic and diluted EPS:

Net income (loss)

Weighted average shares outstanding

Dilutive effect of employee stock options, restricted shares and
restricted stock units

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

Basic earnings (loss) per share

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

2010

(in thousands, except per share data)

(35,398) $
118,705

85,424

$

117,579

—

118,705

(0.30) $
(0.30) $

3,395

120,974

0.73

0.71

$

$

24,368

115,639

4,286

119,925

0.21

0.20

$

$

$

Due to the net loss generated in 2012, the dilutive effect of stock options, restricted shares and restricted stock units 
totaling 2.3 million was excluded from the computation of diluted EPS for that period as the effect would have been anti-
dilutive.  Stock options to purchase 0.2 million and 1.7 million shares for 2011 and 2010, respectively, were excluded from the 
computation of diluted EPS as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

Stock-Based Compensation

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We measure the compensation cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based 

on the grant-date fair value of the award. That cost is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to 
provide service in exchange for the award. See Note K for a description of the types of stock-based awards granted, the 
compensation expense related to such awards and detail of equity-based awards outstanding. See Note G for detail of the tax 
benefit recognized in the consolidated statement of operations related to stock-based compensation.

Related Party Transaction 

On November 15, 2011, we entered into a consulting agreement with Professor Michael Porter, a director of PTC. In 
consideration for providing consulting services, we made a restricted stock grant valued at $200,000 (9,402 shares) to Professor 
Porter, half of which will vest on November 15, 2012 and the other half of which will vest on November 15, 2013. Professor 
Porter may also earn up to $240,000 in fees for participation in strategy events on behalf of PTC. If we terminate the agreement 
without cause, vesting of all the shares will be accelerated. 

C. Restructuring Charges

In the second quarter of 2012, as part of our strategy to reduce costs and to realign our business, we implemented a 

restructuring of our business and recorded restructuring charges of $20.8 million.  The restructuring charges included $20.0 
million for severance and related costs associated with 168 employees notified of termination during the second quarter of 2012 
and $0.8 million of charges related to excess facilities.  The second quarter employee terminations triggered a curtailment of a 
non-U.S. pension plan and interim remeasurement of the pension plan's assets and liabilities.  The remeasurement resulted in a 
decrease in the plan's net unrecognized losses of $1.2 million, which was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income 
net of tax.  

In the third quarter of 2012, we implemented further cost reductions and recorded restructuring charges of $4.1 million.  

The restructuring charges included $4.5 million for severance and related costs associated with 41 employees notified of 
termination during the third quarter of 2012 and a $0.4 million benefit related to excess facilities as a result of exiting a 
restructured facility earlier than originally estimated.

The following table summarizes restructuring charges reserve activity for the three years ended September 30, 2012:

For the year ended September 30, 2012

2012 Restructuring Charges

Historical 
Restructuring 
Charges

Employee Severance
and Related Benefits

Facility Closures
and Other Costs

Consolidated 
Total

Balance, October 1, 2009

Cash disbursements

Foreign currency impact

Balance, September 30, 2010
Cash disbursements

Foreign currency impact

Balance, September 30, 2011

Charges to operations

Cash disbursements

Foreign currency impact

$

15,775
(14,510)
(100)
1,165
(502)
3

666
(187)
(269)
—

Balance, September 30, 2012

$

210

$

$

(in thousands)
— $

— $

—

—

—

—

—

—

24,391
(20,401)
(192)
3,798

—

—

—

—

—

—

724
(277)
6

$

453

$

15,775
(14,510)
(100)
1,165
(502)
3

666

24,928
(20,947)
(186)
4,461

The accrual for facility closures and related costs is included in accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheet, and 
the accrual for employee severance and related benefits is included in accrued compensation and benefits in the consolidated 
balance sheet.

D. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consisted of the following:

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Computer hardware and software

Furniture and fixtures

Leasehold improvements

Gross property and equipment

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

Net property and equipment

September 30,

2012

2011

(in thousands)

224,558

$

20,878

46,393

291,829
(228,363)
63,466

$

213,362

20,608

42,453

276,423
(213,854)
62,569

$

$

Depreciation expense was $30.4 million, $28.7 million and $28.2 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

E. Acquisitions

In 2011, we completed the acquisitions of MKS and 4CS described below. The results of operations of these acquired 

businesses have been included in our consolidated financial statements beginning on their respective acquisition dates. These 
acquisitions added $81.5 million and $26.8 million to our 2012 and 2011 revenue, respectively.

 Acquisition-related costs were $3.8 million and $7.8 million in September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Acquisition- 
related costs include charges related to acquisition integration activities (i.e., severance and professional fees). These costs have 
been classified in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. 

4CS

In the fourth quarter of 2011, we acquired all of the outstanding common stock of 4C Solutions, Inc. (4CS), a U.S.-based 

privately-held company with approximately 200 employees, for $14.9 million in cash (net of $0.1 million of cash acquired).  
4CS’s results of operations have been included in our consolidated financial statements beginning September 3, 2011. Our 
results of operations prior to this acquisition, if presented on a pro forma basis, would not differ materially from our reported 
results.

MKS

On May 31, 2011, we acquired all of the outstanding common stock of MKS Inc. (MKS), a publicly held company based 

in Ontario, Canada, for $265.2 million, net of $33.2 million of cash acquired. 

MKS’s results of operations have been included in PTC’s consolidated financial statements beginning May 31, 2011. The 

unaudited financial information in the table below summarizes the combined results of operations of PTC and MKS, on a pro 
forma basis, as though the companies had been combined as of the beginning of PTC’s fiscal year 2010. The pro forma 
information for all periods presented also includes the effects of business combination accounting resulting from the 
acquisition, including amortization charges from acquired intangible assets, stock-based compensation charges for unvested 
stock options, interest expense on borrowings in connection with the acquisition, and the related tax effects as though the 
acquisition had been consummated as of the beginning of 2010. These pro forma results exclude the impact of the purchase 
accounting adjustment to deferred revenue and the transaction costs included in the historical results and the related tax effects. 
The pro forma financial information is presented for comparative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results 
of operations that actually would have been achieved if the acquisition had taken place at the beginning of 2010. For the year 
ended September 30, 2011, the pro forma financial information is based on PTC’s results of operations for the year ended 
September 30, 2011, which includes MKS’s results beginning May 31, 2011, combined with MKS’s results of operations for 
the eight months ended May 30, 2011. For the year ended September 30, 2010 , the pro forma financial information is based on 
PTC’s results of operations for the year ended September 30, 2010, combined with MKS’s results of operations for the twelve 
months ended October 31, 2010 (due to differences in reporting periods).

Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information

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Revenue

Net income

Earnings per share—Basic

Earnings per share—Diluted

Year ended September 30,

2011

2010

(in millions, except per share amounts)

$

$

$

$

1,227.8

93.0

0.79

0.77

$

$

$

$

1,075.3

26.0

0.22

0.22

F. Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets

We have two reportable segments: (1) software products and (2) services. As of September 30, 2012 and 2011, goodwill 

and acquired intangible assets in the aggregate attributable to our software products reportable segment was $768.1 million and 
$806.0 million, respectively, and attributable to our services reportable segment was $28.1 million and $29.4 million, 
respectively. Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually, or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances 
change that would, more likely than not, reduce the fair value of the reporting segment below its carrying value. We completed 
our annual impairment review as of June 30, 2012 based on a qualitative assessment. Our qualitative assessment included 
company specific (financial performance and long-range plans), industry, and macroeconomic factors, as well as a sensitivity 
analysis of key model assumptions. Based on our qualitative assessment, we believe it is more-likely-than-not that the fair 
values of our reporting units exceed their carrying values and no further impairment testing is required. Through September 30, 
2012, there have not been any events or changes in circumstances that indicate that the carrying values of goodwill or acquired 
intangible assets may not be recoverable. 

Goodwill and acquired intangible assets consisted of the following:

September 30, 2012

September 30, 2011

Gross
Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Net Book
Value

Gross
Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Net Book
Value

(in thousands)

$

610,347

$

613,394

$

177,166

$

127,250

49,916

$

178,388

$

112,555

22,877

227,097

11,013

3,437
441,590

$

$

22,877

93,215

8,967

3,396
255,705

—

133,882

2,046

41
185,885

$

22,877

227,961

11,035

3,506
443,767

$

22,877

75,050

7,967

3,301
221,750

65,833

—

152,911

3,068

205
222,017

$

796,232

$

835,411

Goodwill (not amortized)

Intangible assets with finite lives
(amortized) (1):

Purchased software

Capitalized software

Customer lists and relationships

Trademarks and trade names

Other

Total goodwill and acquired
intangible assets

 (1) 
and other intangible assets with a remaining net book value are 8 years, 10 years, 7 years and 4 years, respectively.

The weighted average useful lives of purchased software, customer lists and relationships, trademarks and trade names 

The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill at September 30, 2012 from October 1, 2010 are due to the impact of 

acquisitions (described in Note E) and to foreign currency translation adjustments related to those asset balances that are 
recorded in non-U.S. currencies.

Changes in goodwill presented by reportable segment were as follows:

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Balance, October 1, 2010

Acquisition of MKS

Acquisition of 4CS

Foreign currency translation adjustments

Balance, September 30, 2011

Acquisition of 4CS

Foreign currency translation and other adjustments

Balance, September 30, 2012

$

Software
Products
Segment

Services
Segment

(in thousands)

Total

$

400,965

$

17,544

$

182,758

9,071
(4,351)
588,443
(950)
(2,024)
585,469

$

7,000

442
(35)
24,951

—
(73)
24,878

$

418,509

189,758

9,513
(4,386)
613,394
(950)
(2,097)
610,347

The aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets with finite lives recorded for the years ended September 30, 

2012, 2011 and 2010 was reflected in our consolidated statements of operations as follows:

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

Cost of license revenue

Total amortization expense

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

2010

(in thousands)

$

$

20,303

15,819

36,122

$

$

18,319

15,393

33,712

$

$

15,605

18,367

33,972

The estimated aggregate future amortization expense for intangible assets with finite lives remaining as of September 30, 
2012 is $36.0 million for 2013, $34.1 million for 2014, $30.6 million for 2015, $23.1 million for 2016, $19.5 million for 2017, 
and $42.6 million thereafter.

G. Income Taxes

Our income (loss) before income taxes consisted of the following:

Domestic

Foreign

Total income before income taxes

Our provision for income taxes consisted of the following:

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

2010

(in thousands)

$

$

(11,422) $
132,158

120,736

$

(23,984) $
128,532

104,548

$

(31,837)
113,973

82,136

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Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

2010

(in thousands)

Current:

Federal

State

Foreign

Deferred:

Federal

State

Foreign

$

8,534

$

1,733

41,101

51,368

106,041

7,706
(8,981)
104,766

Total provision for income taxes

$

156,134

$

$

22,849
(192)
31,530

54,187

(31,303)
(2,176)
(1,584)
(35,063)
19,124

$

5,755
(177)
30,192

35,770

30,570

733
(9,305)
21,998

57,768

The reconciliation between the statutory federal income tax rate and our effective income tax rate is shown below:

Statutory federal income tax rate
Change in valuation allowance
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit
Federal and state research and development credits
Tax audit and examination settlements
Foreign rate differences
Subsidiary reorganization
Other, net
Effective income tax rate

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

2010

35 %
103 %
— %
(1)%
1 %
(16)%
3 %
4 %
129 %

35 %
3 %
(2)%
(5)%
— %
(15)%
1 %
1 %
18 %

35 %
4 %
1 %
(1)%
1 %
(26)%
53 %
3 %
70 %

In 2012, our effective tax rate was higher than the 35% statutory federal income tax rate due primarily to the recording of 

a $124.5 million charge to the income tax provision related to the establishment of a valuation allowance on U.S. net deferred 
tax assets.  This increase was offset in part as a result of our corporate structure in which our foreign taxes are at a net effective 
tax rate lower than the U.S. rate.   Our 2012 provision included $4.2 million related to the restructuring of our Canadian 
operations that resulted in a change in the tax status of the foreign legal entity and a discrete non-cash charge of $1.4 million 
related to the impact of a Japanese legislative change on our Japan entities' deferred tax assets. Additionally, our 2012 tax 
provision reflects a $7.8 million provision related to a research and development cost sharing prepayment by a foreign 
subsidiary to the U.S.  We made a comparable prepayment in 2011.  Foreign rate differences in our effective tax rate 
reconciliation above include the effect of the current year deferred charges associated with intercompany transactions.

In 2011, our effective tax rate was lower than the 35% statutory federal income tax rate due primarily to our corporate 

structure in which our foreign taxes are at a net effective tax rate lower than the U.S. rate and a $2.3 million tax benefit related 
to research and development (R&D) triggered by a retroactive extension of the R&D tax credit enacted in the first quarter of 
2011. Our 2011 tax provision reflects a $7.5 million provision related to a research and development cost sharing prepayment 
by a foreign subsidiary to the U.S. A similar prepayment was made in 2010 resulting in a $6.0 million provision in that year. As 
a result, the net increase to the 2011 provision was $1.5 million. This impact is included in foreign rate differences in our 
effective tax rate reconciliation above. Also included in foreign rate differences is the effect of permanent items in foreign 
jurisdictions and the current year deferred charge associated with intercompany transactions.

In 2011, we continued the reorganization of our legal entity structure which began in 2010 to support our tax and cash 

planning. The 2011 reorganization resulted in a $46.4 million taxable gain in the U.S. The tax on this gain was offset in part by 
the reversal of a deferred tax liability for unremitted earnings of a foreign subsidiary of $6.5 million (established in 2010 in 
contemplation of this transaction), the recognition of foreign tax credits previously not benefitted, and foreign tax credits 
generated as a result of this transaction.

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During the fourth quarter of 2010, we undertook a reorganization of our legal entity structure to support our tax and cash 

planning. The objective of this reorganization was to enable significant re-deployment and repatriation of cash between our 
international and domestic operations. This reorganization resulted in $446 million of foreign source taxable gain in the U.S., 
which was offset by foreign tax credits, primarily generated as a result of this transaction, and carry forward credits available. A 
significant amount of these carry forward credits were previously unrecognized due to the uncertainty of generating foreign 
source income in the U.S. The net tax effect of this reorganization was a $43.4 million tax provision in the U.S. While this 
reorganization drove a one-time increase in our 2010 effective income tax rate of 53%, it had no material effect on cash taxes 
paid. Our 2010 tax provision reflected a $6.0 million provision related to a research and development (R&D) cost sharing 
prepayment by a foreign subsidiary to the U.S. This prepayment had no impact on our 2010 tax rate as the same prepayment 
was made in 2009. Additionally, we established a full valuation allowance on foreign tax credits not expected to be realized.

In the first quarter of 2009, we completed a realignment of our European business which, in part, resulted in a one-time 

taxable gain in the U.S. This taxable gain enabled us to recognize current year and previously unrecognized tax credits. The 
resulting tax impact of this one-time gain was deferred over the useful life of the property being transferred. and as of 
September 30, 2012 and 2011, the accompanying consolidated balance sheet included deferred charges of $7.7 million ($3.6 
million in other current assets and $4.1 million in other assets) and $11.4 million ($3.6 million in other current assets and $7.8 
million in other assets), respectively. 

At September 30, 2012 and 2011, income taxes payable and income tax accruals recorded in accrued income taxes, other 

current liabilities, and other liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets were $16.4 million ($0.8 million in 
accrued income taxes, $4.4 million in other current liabilities and $11.2 million in other liabilities) and $27.5 million ($11.9 
million in accrued income taxes, $5.4 million in other current liabilities and $10.2 million in other liabilities), respectively. At 
September 30, 2012 and 2011, prepaid taxes recorded in prepaid expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets 
were $0.7 million and $0.0 million, respectively. We made net income tax payments of $53.0 million, $28.1 million and $34.3 
million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The significant temporary differences that created deferred tax assets and liabilities are shown below:

September 30,

2012

2011

(in thousands)

Deferred tax assets:

Net operating loss carryforwards

Foreign tax credits

Capitalized research and development expense

Pension benefits

Deferred maintenance revenue

Stock-based compensation

Accrual for litigation

Other reserves not currently deductible
Amortization of intangible assets

Other tax credits

Depreciation

Other

Gross deferred tax assets

Valuation allowance

Total deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities:

Acquired intangible assets not deductible
Pension prepayments
Other

Total deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax assets

$

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$

23,879

$

—

59,562

29,651

34,618

17,137

16,310

18,083

10,658

23,899

5,582

8,464

247,843
(170,404)
77,439

(53,030)
(12,475)
(651)
(66,156)
11,283

$

29,785

5,403

66,957

25,431

13,786

15,723

17,893

15,728

7,552

20,432

4,816

6,859

230,365
(38,600)
191,765

(58,303)
(10,957)
(649)
(69,909)
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The change in the net deferred tax asset to $11.3 million in 2012 from $121.9 million in 2011 includes the establishment 
of a valuation allowance on U.S. net deferred tax assets. In the fourth quarter of 2012, we recorded a $124.5 million non-cash 
charge to the income tax provision to establish a valuation allowance against all of our U.S. deferred tax assets, which were net 
of approximately $28 million of U.S. deferred tax liabilities. There were $6.1 million of U.S. deferred tax liabilities related to 
indefinite-lived intangible assets that were not available to be offset against deferred tax assets. The accounting guidance for 
income taxes requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available 
evidence, it is more likely than not (a likelihood of more than 50 percent) that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will 
not be realized. The realization of deferred tax assets, including carryforwards and deductible temporary differences, depends 
on the existence of sufficient taxable income of the same character during the carryback or carryforward period.  We considered 
all sources of taxable income available to realize the deferred tax assets, including the future reversal of existing temporary 
differences, future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards, taxable income in prior 
carryback years and tax-planning strategies.  

In making a determination whether to record a valuation allowance, we weighed all available evidence, both positive and 

negative, including our cumulative profitability on a pre-tax basis for the last three years and our estimate of future pre-tax 
results.  On a pre-tax basis (adjusted for permanent differences) for the three years ended September 30, 2012, we have 
cumulative U.S. profits, including the tax effect of legal entity reorganizations in 2010 and 2011 described above.  However, 
based on our fiscal 2013 plan completed in the fourth quarter of 2012, we now estimate that the U.S. will generate a taxable 
loss in 2013 sufficient to result in cumulative three year losses by the end of 2013.  Our 2012 results and our forecast for 2013 
have not shown the improvement to U.S. earnings previously forecast.  Although we anticipate continued improvement in U.S. 
core earnings, the turnaround to operating profitability is not anticipated in the near term.  We had also anticipated that we 
would execute a legal entity reorganization of a foreign subsidiary that would generate sufficient U.S. taxable income to result 
in cumulative U.S. profits through at least 2013.  We have now determined that this tax planning strategy is not feasible.  As a 
result, we do not expect to generate sufficient U.S. taxable income in the near future to realize our U.S. net deferred tax assets. 

In the first quarter of 2013, our acquisition of Servigistics, Inc. will be accounted for as a business combination.  Assets 

acquired, including the fair values of acquired intangible assets, and liabilities assumed will be recorded in purchase 
accounting.  In conjunction with recording the finite-lived acquired intangible assets, we anticipate that we will be recording 
deferred tax liabilities equal to the tax effect of the acquired intangible assets that are not deductible for income tax purposes.  
We anticipate that, in purchase accounting, Servigistics will be in a U.S. net deferred tax liability position, which will result in 
an adjustment to decrease our valuation allowance on U.S. net deferred tax assets. As this decrease in the valuation allowance is 
not part of the purchase accounting for Servigistics (the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed) it will be 
recorded  as an income tax benefit.  We expect our tax provision in the first quarter of 2013 to be an income tax benefit, net, 
due to the release of a significant portion of the valuation allowance on U.S. net deferred tax assets as a result of purchase 
accounting for Servigistics.  

For U.S. tax return purposes, net operating loss carryforwards (NOL) and tax credits are generally available to be carried 
forward to future years, subject to certain limitations. At September 30, 2012, we had U.S. federal NOL carryforwards of $2.9 
million from acquisitions, consisting of $1.0 million from MKS which expire beginning in 2020 through 2030, $1.1 million 
from CoCreate which expire beginning in 2019 through 2027, and $0.7 million from 4CS which expire in 2030. The utilization 
of these NOL carryforwards is limited as a result of the change in ownership rules under Internal Revenue Code Section 382.  
As of September 30, 2012, we had Massachusetts research and development credit carryforwards of $18.3 million, which 
expire beginning in 2016 and ending in 2027.   A full valuation allowance is recorded against these carryforwards.

We also have loss carryforwards in non-U.S. jurisdictions totaling $110.3 million, the majority of which do not expire. 

There are limitations imposed on the utilization of such NOLs that could restrict the recognition of any tax benefits.

As of September 30, 2012, we have a valuation allowance of $147.1 million against net deferred tax assets in the 
U.S. and a remaining valuation allowance of $23.3 million against net deferred tax assets in certain foreign jurisdictions. The 
valuation allowance recorded against net deferred tax assets of certain foreign jurisdictions is established primarily for our net 
operating loss carryforwards, the majority of which do not expire. There are limitations imposed on the utilization of such net 
operating losses that could restrict the recognition of any tax benefits.

The changes to the valuation allowance were primarily due to:

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Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

(in millions)

2010

Valuation allowance beginning of year

Net release of valuation allowance (1)

Establish valuation allowance in the U.S.

Net increase in deferred tax assets for foreign jurisdictions with a full
valuation allowance

Net decrease in deferred tax assets for foreign jurisdictions with a full
valuation allowance

Establish valuation allowance in foreign jurisdictions

Adjust deferred tax asset and valuation allowance in the U.S. primarily
for tax credits

$

38.6

$

—

124.5

—

(2.1)
0.6

8.8

$

40.5
(2.4)
—

—

(0.8)
—

1.3

Valuation allowance end of year

$

170.4

$

38.6

$

46.3
(16.8)
4.8

2.8

(0.3)
—

3.7

40.5

(1) 

In 2011 and 2010, this net reduction is primarily attributed to the release of the valuation allowance on foreign tax credits 
in the U.S. In both 2011 and 2010, this was the result of the subsidiary reorganizations described previously. As such, the 
current year change is included in subsidiary reorganization in the reconciliation between our statutory income tax rate 
and our effective income tax rate. 

Our policy is to record estimated interest and penalties related to the underpayment of income taxes as a component of 

our income tax provision. In 2012, 2011 and 2010, we included in our income tax provision $0.3 million, $0.3 million and $0.5 
million, respectively, of net interest expense and penalty expense of $0.1 million in 2012 and 2010. In 2011, we had no tax 
penalty expense in our income tax provision. As of September 30, 2012 and 2011, we had accrued $2.3 million and $2.0 
million, respectively, of net estimated interest expense related to income tax accruals. We had $0.1 million of accrued tax 
penalties as of September 30, 2012.

As of September 30, 2012, we had an unrecognized tax benefit of $19.1 million ($19.1 million net of tax benefits from 
other jurisdictions). As of September 30, 2011, we had an unrecognized tax benefit of $16.2 million ($15.9 million net of tax 
benefits from other jurisdictions). If all of our unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2012 were to become recognizable 
in the future, we would record a benefit to the income tax provision of $18.3 million which would be partially offset by an 
increase in the U.S. valuation allowance of $5.3 million. Changes in the unrecognized tax benefit were due to:

Unrecognized tax benefit beginning of year

Tax positions related to current year

Tax positions related to prior years
Statute expirations

Unrecognized tax benefit end of year

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

(in millions)

2010

16.2

$

15.9

$

3.4

0.9
(1.4)
19.1

1.1
(0.8)
—

$

16.2

$

16.9

1.2
(2.2)
—

15.9

$

$

Although we believe our tax estimates are appropriate, the final determination of tax audits and any related litigation 

could result in favorable or unfavorable changes in our estimates. We anticipate the settlement of tax audits may be finalized 
within the next twelve months and could result in a decrease in our unrecognized tax benefits of up to $6 million.

In the normal course of business, PTC and its subsidiaries are examined by various taxing authorities, including the IRS 

in the United States. As of September 30, 2012, we remained subject to examination in the following major tax jurisdictions for 
the tax years indicated:

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Major Tax Jurisdiction
United States
Germany
France
Japan
Ireland

Open Years
2009 through 2012
2007 through 2012
2009 through 2012
2006 through 2012
2008 through 2012

We incurred expenses related to stock-based compensation in 2012, 2011 and 2010 of $51.3 million, $45.4 million and 

$48.9 million, respectively. Accounting for the tax effects of stock-based awards requires that we establish a deferred tax asset 
as the compensation is recognized for financial reporting prior to recognizing the tax deductions. The tax benefit recognized in 
the consolidated statement of operations related to stock-based compensation totaled $2.8 million, $13.6 million and $14.8 
million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Upon the settlement of the stock-based awards (i.e., exercise, vesting, forfeiture 
or cancellation), the actual tax deduction is compared with the cumulative financial reporting compensation cost and any excess 
tax deduction is considered a windfall tax benefit, and is tracked in a “windfall tax benefit pool” to offset any future tax 
deduction shortfalls and will be recorded as increases to additional paid-in capital (APIC) in the period when the tax deduction 
reduces income taxes payable. In 2012 and 2011, we recorded net windfalls of $1.1 million and $9.4 million to APIC, 
respectively.  In 2010, we recorded a net shortfall of $1.1 million.  We follow the with-and-without approach for the direct 
effects of windfall tax deductions to determine the timing of the recognition of benefits for windfall tax deductions. We follow 
the direct method for indirect effects.  As of September 30, 2012, the tax effect of windfall tax deductions which had not yet 
reduced taxes payable was $18.0 million.

In the fourth quarter of 2010, in conjunction with the subsidiary reorganization completed in 2010 and a subsequent 
transfer executed in 2011, we changed our assertion on the undistributed earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries resulting in a 
tax charge of $43.4 million in 2010 and a benefit of $0.7 million was recorded to foreign currency translation adjustment in 
accumulated other comprehensive income. With the exception of this continued reorganization, we have not provided for 
U.S. income taxes or foreign withholding taxes on foreign unrepatriated earnings as it is our current intention to permanently 
reinvest these earnings outside the U.S. unless it can be done with no significant tax cost.  If we decide to change this assertion 
in the future to repatriate any additional non-U.S. earnings, we may be required to establish a deferred tax liability on such 
earnings through a charge to our income tax provision. The cumulative amount of undistributed earnings of our subsidiaries for 
which U.S. income taxes have not been provided totaled approximately $209 million and $99 million as of September 30, 2012 
and 2011, respectively. The amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability on the undistributed earnings cannot be practicably 
determined at this time. However, we do currently have an outstanding loan receivable in the amount of $280.7 million owed to 
the U.S. from our top tier foreign subsidiary that can be repaid to repatriate foreign generated cash to the U.S. without tax cost.

H. Debt

Credit Agreement

In August 2012, we entered into a multi-currency credit facility (the credit facility) with a syndicate of ten banks for 
which JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. acts as Administrative Agent. The credit facility replaced a revolving credit facility with the 
same banks (the previous credit facility) entered into in August 2010.  We expect to use the credit facility for general corporate 
purposes, including acquisitions of businesses and working capital requirements.  As of September 30, 2012, the fair value of 
our credit facility approximates our book value.

The new credit facility consists of a $150 million term loan and a $300 million revolving loan commitment, and may be 
increased by an additional $150 million (in the form of revolving loans or term loans, or a combination thereof) if the existing 
or additional lenders are willing to make such increased commitments.  The revolving loan commitment does not require 
amortization of principal.  The term loan requires prepayment of principal at the end of each calendar quarter, beginning with 
the quarter ending December 31, 2012. The revolving loan and term loan may be repaid in whole or in part prior to the 
scheduled maturity dates at PTC's option without penalty or premium.  The credit facility matures on August 16, 2017, when all 
remaining amounts outstanding will be due and payable in full. We are required to make principal payments under the term 
loan of $7.5 million, $15.0 million, $15.0 million, $22.5 million and $90.0 million in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, 
respectively. 

PTC is the sole borrower under the credit facility. The obligations under the credit facility are guaranteed by PTC’s 
material domestic subsidiaries and 65% of the voting equity interests of PTC’s material first-tier foreign subsidiaries are 
pledged as collateral for the obligations.

  As of September 30, 2012, we had $370 million outstanding under the credit facility (including $230 million borrowed 

in connection with our October 2012 acquisition of Servigistics described in Note O) comprised of the 150 million term loan 

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and a $220 million revolving loan.  As of September 30, 2011, we had a $200 million revolving loan outstanding under the 
previous credit facility.  Loans under the credit facility bear interest at variable rates which reset every 30 to 180 days 
depending on the rate and period selected by the Company as described below.  As of September 30, 2012, the annual rate on 
the term loan was 1.8125%, which will reset on November 15, 2012 and the annual interest rate on the revolving loan was 
1.8125% which will reset on December 13, 2012.  Interest rates on borrowings outstanding under the credit facility range from 
1.25% to 1.625% above an adjusted LIBO rate for Eurodollar-based borrowings or would range from 0.25% to 0.625% above 
the defined base rate (the greater of the Prime Rate, the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.005%, or an adjusted LIBO rate 
plus 1%) for base rate borrowings, in each case based upon PTC’s leverage ratio. Additionally, PTC may borrow certain foreign 
currencies at rates set in the same range above the respective London interbank offered interest rates for those currencies, based 
on PTC’s leverage ratio. A quarterly commitment fee on the undrawn portion of the credit facility is required, ranging from 
0.20% to 0.30% per annum, based upon PTC’s leverage ratio.

The credit facility limits PTC’s and its subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things: incur additional indebtedness; incur 

liens or guarantee obligations; pay dividends (other than to PTC) and make other distributions; make investments and enter into 
joint ventures; dispose of assets; and engage in transactions with affiliates, except on an arms-length basis. Under the credit 
facility, PTC and its material domestic subsidiaries may not invest cash or property in, or loan to, PTC’s foreign subsidiaries in 
aggregate amounts exceeding $50 million for any purpose and an additional $75 million for acquisitions of businesses. In 
addition, under the credit facility, PTC and its subsidiaries must maintain the following financial ratios:

• 

• 

a leverage ratio, defined as consolidated funded indebtedness to consolidated trailing four quarters EBITDA, of no 
greater than 2.50 to 1.00 at any time; and
a fixed charge coverage ratio, defined as the ratio of consolidated trailing four quarters EBITDA less consolidated 
capital expenditures to consolidated fixed charges, of no less than 3.50 to 1.00 at any time.

As of September 30, 2012, our leverage ratio was 1.40 to 1.00 and our fixed charge coverage ratio was 60.53 to 1.00. We 

were in compliance with all financial and operating covenants of the credit facility as of September 30, 2012.

Any failure to comply with the financial or operating covenants of the credit facility would prevent PTC from being able 

to borrow additional funds, and would constitute a default, permitting the lenders to, among other things, accelerate the 
amounts outstanding, including all accrued interest and unpaid fees, under the credit facility and to terminate the credit facility. 
A change in control of PTC, as defined in the agreement, also constitutes an event of default, permitting the lenders to 
accelerate the indebtedness and terminate the credit facility.

We incurred $1.8 million, $1.0 million, and $2.6 million of origination costs in 2012, 2011, and 2010, respectively, in 
connection with entering into the new and previous credit facilities and amending the previous credit facility in 2011.  These 
origination costs were recorded as deferred debt issuance costs when incurred and are being expensed over the remaining term 
of the new credit facility. 

In 2012, 2011 and 2010, we paid $3.7 million, $1.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively, of interest on the credit 
facilities. The average interest rate on borrowings outstanding during 2012, 2011 and 2010 was approximately 1.8%, 2.1% and 
1.6%, respectively.

I. Commitments and Contingencies

Leasing Arrangements

We lease office facilities and certain equipment under operating leases expiring at various dates through 2023. Certain 

leases require us to pay for taxes, insurance, maintenance and other operating expenses in addition to rent. Lease expense, net 
of sublease income, was $37.8 million, $35.7 million and $37.5 million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. At September 30, 
2012, our future minimum lease payments (net of sublease income) under noncancellable operating leases are as follows:

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Year ending September 30,
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Thereafter
Total minimum lease payments

(in thousands)

43,088
34,430
28,221
22,156
17,042
71,637
216,574

$

$

Amounts above include future minimum lease payments for our corporate headquarters facility, located in Needham, 

Massachusetts. The lease for our headquarters facility was renewed in the first quarter of 2011 for an additional 10 years 
(through November 2022). The new lease provides for $12.8 million in landlord funding for leasehold improvements which we 
expect to complete in 2013. We will capitalize these leasehold improvements as the assets are placed in service and amortize 
them to expense over the shorter of the lease term or their expected useful life. The $12.8 million of funding by the landlord is 
not included in the table above and reduces rent expense over the lease term.

As of September 30, 2012 and 2011, we had letters of credit and bank guarantees outstanding of $3.7 million (of which 
$1.2 million was collateralized) and $3.8 million (of which $1.1 million was collateralized), respectively, primarily related to 
our corporate headquarters lease.

Legal and Regulatory Matters

China Investigation

We have been investigating payments by and expenses of certain business partners and employees in China that raise 
questions of compliance with laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and/or compliance with our business policies. 
In connection with this matter, we have terminated certain employees and business partners in China, which may have an 
adverse impact on our level of sales in China until replacements for those employees and business partners are in place and 
productive. Revenue from China has historically represented 6% to 7% of our total revenue. We have voluntarily disclosed the 
results of our investigation and associated remedial actions to the United States Department of Justice and the Securities and 
Exchange Commission and are continuing to provide additional information as requested by those agencies with respect to this 
matter. Resolution of this matter could include fines or other sanctions but we are unable to estimate an amount, if any. 

Other Legal Proceedings

We are subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe 

that resolving the legal proceedings and claims that we are currently subject to will have a material adverse impact on our 
financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, the results of legal proceedings cannot be predicted with 
certainty. Should any of these legal proceedings and claims be resolved against us, the operating results for a particular 
reporting period could be adversely affected.

Accruals

With respect to legal proceedings and claims, we record an accrual for a contingency when it is both probable that a 
liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. For legal proceedings and claims for which 
the likelihood that a liability has been incurred is more than remote but less than probable, we estimate the range of possible 
outcomes. As of September 30, 2012, we had a legal proceedings and claims accrual of 0.5 million.  

Guarantees and Indemnification Obligations

We enter into standard indemnification agreements in the ordinary course of our business. Pursuant to such agreements 
with our business partners or customers, we indemnify, hold harmless, and agree to reimburse the indemnified party for losses 
suffered or incurred by the indemnified party, generally in connection with patent, copyright or other intellectual property 
infringement claims by any third party with respect to our products, as well as claims relating to property damage or personal 
injury resulting from the performance of services by us or our subcontractors. The maximum potential amount of future 
payments we could be required to make under these indemnification agreements is unlimited. Historically, our costs to defend 
lawsuits or settle claims relating to such indemnity agreements have been minimal and we accordingly believe the estimated 
fair value of these agreements is immaterial.

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We warrant that our software products will perform in all material respects in accordance with our standard published 

specifications in effect at the time of delivery of the licensed products for a specified period of time. Additionally, we generally 
warrant that our consulting services will be performed consistent with generally accepted industry standards. In most cases, 
liability for these warranties is capped. If necessary, we would provide for the estimated cost of product and service warranties 
based on specific warranty claims and claim history; however, we have not incurred significant cost under our product or 
services warranties. As a result, we believe the estimated fair value of these agreements is immaterial.

J. Stockholders’ Equity

Preferred Stock

We may issue up to 5.0 million shares of our preferred stock in one or more series, 0.5 million of these shares are 
designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock. Our Board of Directors is authorized to fix the rights and terms for 
any series of preferred stock without additional shareholder approval.

Common Stock

Our Articles of Organization authorize us to issue up to 500 million shares of our common stock. Our Board of Directors 

has periodically authorized us to repurchase shares of our common stock. Under our current authorization, approved by our 
Board of Directors in September 2012, we are authorized to repurchase up to $100 million worth of shares with cash from 
operations in the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. In 2012, we repurchased 1.6 million shares at a cost of 
$35.0 million. In 2011 and 2010, we repurchased 2.6 million shares at a cost of $54.9 million and 3.7 million shares at a cost of 
$62.5 million, respectively. All shares of our common stock repurchased are automatically restored to the status of authorized 
and unissued. Future repurchases of shares will reduce our cash balances.

K. Equity Incentive Plan

Our 2000 Equity Incentive Plan (2000 Plan) provides for grants of nonqualified and incentive stock options, common 

stock, restricted stock, restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights to employees, directors, officers and consultants. We 
award restricted stock and restricted stock units as the principal equity incentive awards, including certain performance-based 
awards that are earned based on achieving performance criteria established by the Compensation Committee of our Board of 
Directors generally on or prior to the grant date. Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share 
of our common stock.

The fair value of restricted shares and restricted stock units granted in 2012, 2011 and 2010 was based on the fair market 
value of our stock on the date of grant. The weighted average fair value per share of restricted shares and restricted stock units 
granted in 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $20.16, $21.91 and $16.07, respectively. Pre-vesting forfeiture rates for purposes of 
determining stock-based compensation for all periods presented were estimated by us to be 0% for directors and executive 
officers, 4% for vice president-level employees and 7% for all other employees.

The following table shows total stock-based compensation expense recorded from our stock-based awards as reflected in 

our consolidated statements of operations:

Cost of license revenue

Cost of service revenue

Sales and marketing

Research and development

General and administrative

Total stock-based compensation expense

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

2010

(in thousands)

22

$

15

$

8,916

13,809

8,761

19,797

7,732

11,428

8,547

17,680

51,305

$

45,402

$

$

$

24

9,122

13,432

9,480

16,853

48,911

As of September 30, 2012, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted shares and restricted stock 

units expected to vest was approximately $58.5 million and the weighted average remaining recognition period for unvested 
awards was 13 months.

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As of September 30, 2012, 1.4 million shares of common stock were available for grant under the 2000 Plan and 5.7 

million shares of common stock were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock 
units granted and outstanding.

Weighted
Average
  Grant Date  
Fair Value

Aggregate Intrinsic
Value as of
September 30, 2012

Shares  

Restricted stock activity for the year ended September 30, 2012
Balance of nonvested outstanding restricted stock October 1, 2011

Granted (1)

Vested

Balance of nonvested outstanding restricted stock September 30, 2012

(in thousands except grant date fair value data)
21.30

90

$

$
59
(77) $
$
72

25.14

21.23

24.49

$

1,570

(1)  These shares were issued to our non-employee directors as part of their compensation. The restrictions on these shares 

generally lapse in one or two equal annual installments from the date of grant.

Weighted
Average
  Grant Date  
Fair Value

Aggregate Intrinsic
Value as of
September 30, 2012

Shares  

Restricted stock unit activity for the year ended September 30, 2012

Balance of nonvested outstanding restricted stock units October 1, 2011

Granted

Vested

Forfeited or not earned

Balance of nonvested outstanding restricted stock units September 30, 2012

(in thousands except grant date fair value data)
17.75

5,492

$

$
2,786
(2,742) $
(402) $
$
5,134

20.06

15.71

19.00

19.99

$

112,165

Restricted Stock (1)

Restricted Stock Units

Restricted stock and restricted stock unit grants

Performance-based

Time-based

Performance-based (2)

Time-based (3)

(Number of Shares)

(Number of Units)

(in thousands)

Year ended September 30, 2012

—

59

780

2,006

(1)  Of the time-based shares of restricted stock, 9,402 were issued to a non-employee director in connection with a consulting 
contract we entered into with him. The restrictions on these shares lapse in two substantially equal installments from the 
date of grant. The remaining 49,252 were issued to non-employee directors.  The restrictions on these shares lapse one year 
from the date of grant.

(2)  Of these performance-based RSUs, 11,899 will be eligible to vest on the later of November 15, 2012 and the date the 

Compensation Committee determines the extent to which the performance criteria have been achieved and 417,508 will be  
eligible to vest in three substantially equal installments on the later of November 15, 2012 and the date the Compensation 
Committee determines the extent to which performance criteria have been achieved, November 15, 2013 and November 
15, 2014; and 309,976 are eligible to vest in two substantially equal installments on the later of each of November 15, 2013 
and November 15, 2014 and the date the Compensation Committee determines the extent to which the applicable 
performance criteria have been achieved (RSUs not earned for 2013 may be earned for 2014 to the extent the cumulative 
performance criteria are achieved).  The remaining 40,698 have been forfeited. 

(3)  The time-based RSUs were issued to employees, including some of our executive officers. These time-based RSUs will 

vest in three substantially equal annual installments from the date of grant. 

Until July 2005, we generally granted stock options. For those options, the option exercise price was typically the fair 

market value at the date of grant, and they generally vested over four years and expired ten years from the date of grant.   

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Stock option activity for the year ended September 30, 2012
Outstanding:

Balance October 1, 2011

Granted

Cancelled

Exercised

Balance, September 30, 2012

Exercisable September 30, 2012

Shares

(in thousands)

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term

Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

(in years)

(in thousands)

3,004

$

— $
(152) $
(2,279) $
$
573

556

$

9.89

—

16.43

9.33

10.36

10.48

1.59

1.53

$

$

6,539

6,283

Value of stock option and stock-based award activity
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised

Total fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards vested

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

2010

31,746

65,574

$

$

(in thousands)
15,983

68,772

$

$

$

$

10,528

63,457

In 2012, shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock units were net of 0.9 million shares retained by us to cover 
employee tax withholdings of $21.0 million. In 2011, shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock units were net of 1.0 
million shares retained by us to cover employee tax withholdings of $22.5 million. In 2010, shares issued upon vesting of 
restricted stock and restricted stock units were net of 1.2 million shares retained by us to cover employee tax withholdings of 
$20.3 million.

L. Employee Benefit Plan

We offer a savings plan to eligible U.S. employees. The plan is intended to qualify under Section 401(k) of the Internal 

Revenue Code. Participating employees may defer a portion of their pre-tax compensation, as defined, but not more than 
statutory limits. We contribute 50% of the amount contributed by the employee, up to a maximum of 6% of the employee’s 
earnings. Our matching contributions vest at a rate of 25% per year of service, with full vesting after 4 years of service. We 
made matching contributions of $4.9 million, $4.4 million, and $4.2 million  in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

M. Pension Plans

We maintain defined benefit pension plans primarily covering certain employees of Computervision, which we acquired 

in 1998, and of CoCreate, which we acquired in 2008. Benefits are based upon length of service and average compensation 
with vesting after one to five years of service. The pension cost was actuarially computed using assumptions applicable to each 
subsidiary plan and economic environment. We adjust our pension liability related to our plans due to changes in actuarial 
assumptions and performance of plan investments, as shown below.

Effective April 1, 1990, the benefits under the U.S. pension plan were frozen indefinitely. We contribute all amounts 

deemed necessary on an actuarial basis to satisfy IRS funding requirements. Effective in 1998, benefits under one of the 
international plans were frozen indefinitely.

The following table presents the actuarial assumptions used in accounting for the pension plans:

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Weighted average assumptions used to determine
benefit obligations at September 30 measurement
date:

Discount rate

Rate of increase in future compensation (1)

Weighted average assumptions used to determine net
periodic pension cost for fiscal years ended
September 30:

U.S. Plan

International Plans

2012

2011

2010

2012

2011

2010

4.00%

—%

4.50%

—%

5.00%

—%

3.4%

3.0%

4.8%

3.0%

4.0%

2.1%

Discount rate

Rate of increase in future compensation

Rate of return on plan assets

4.50%

—%

7.25%

5.00%

—%

7.25%

5.50%

—%

7.50%

4.8%

3.0%

5.4%

4.0%

2.7%

5.6%

5.1%

2.1%

6.1%

(1)  The rate of increase in future compensation is weighted for all plans, ongoing and frozen (with a 0% increase for frozen 

plans). The weighted rate of increase for ongoing non-U.S. plans was 3% at September 30, 2012 and 2011.

In selecting the expected long-term rate of return on assets, we considered the current investment portfolio and the 

investment return goals in the plans’ investment policy statements. We, with input from the plans’ professional investment 
managers, also considered the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide plan 
benefits. This process included determining expected returns for the various asset classes that comprise the plans’ target asset 
allocation. This basis for selecting the long-term asset return assumptions is consistent with the prior year. Using generally 
accepted diversification techniques, the plans’ assets, in aggregate and at the individual portfolio level, are invested so that the 
total portfolio risk exposure and risk-adjusted returns best meet the plans’ long-term liabilities to employees. Plan asset 
allocations are reviewed periodically and rebalanced to achieve target allocation among the asset categories when necessary.

As of September 30, 2012, for the U.S. plan and the international plans, the weighted long-term rate of return assumption 
is 7.25% and 5.40%, respectively. These rates of return, together with the assumptions used to determine the benefit obligations 
as of September 30, 2012 in the table above, will be used to determine our 2013 net periodic pension cost, which we expect to 
be approximately $5 million.

The actuarially computed components of net periodic pension cost recognized in our consolidated statements of 

operations for each year are shown below:

Interest cost of projected benefit obligation

$

5,490

$

5,627

$

2012

U.S. Plan

2011

International Plans

2010

2012

2011

2010

(in thousands)
5,626

$

2,554

$

2,382

$

2,401

Service cost

Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of prior service cost

Recognized actuarial loss (gain)

Net periodic pension cost

—

(5,412)

—

2,967

—
(5,373)
—

2,549

—
(4,881)
—

2,344

1,882
(1,929)
(7)
341

1,782
(2,254)
—

334

$

3,045

$

2,803

$

3,089

$

2,841

$

2,244

$

1,563
(2,291)
—
(26)
1,647

The following tables display the change in benefit obligation and the change in the plan assets and funded status of the 

plans as well as the amounts recognized in our consolidated balance sheets:

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Change in benefit obligation:

Projected benefit obligation—
beginning of year

Service cost

Interest cost

Actuarial loss

Foreign exchange impact

Participant contributions

Benefits paid

Plan Amendments

Projected benefit obligation—
end of year

Change in plan assets and funded
status:

Plan assets at fair value—
beginning of year

Actual return on plan assets

Employer contributions

Participant contributions

Foreign exchange impact

Benefits paid

U.S. Plan

International Plans

Total

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

2012

2011

2012

2011

(in thousands)

$

123,645

$

113,558

$

55,382

$

58,828

$

179,027

$

172,386

—

5,490

8,449

—

—

(7,883)

—

—

5,627

8,467

—

—
(4,007)
—

1,882

2,554

14,724
(2,132)
421
(1,423)
—

1,782

2,382
(6,416)
39

445
(1,605)
(73)

1,882

8,044

23,173
(2,132)
421
(9,306)
—

1,782

8,009

2,051

39

445
(5,612)
(73)

$

129,701

$

123,645

$

71,408

$

55,382

$

201,109

$

179,027

$

74,367

$

75,953

$

36,414

$

13,995

5,537

—

—

(7,883)

2,421

—

—

—
(4,007)

2,504

2,129

421
(1,228)
(1,423)

39,167
(4,022)
2,206

445

223
(1,605)

$

110,781

$

16,499

7,666

421
(1,228)
(9,306)

115,120
(1,601)
2,206

445

223
(5,612)

Plan assets at fair value—end of
year

Projected benefit obligation—
end of year

Underfunded status

Accumulated benefit obligation
—end of year

Amounts recognized in the balance
sheet:

$

$

86,016

74,367

38,817

36,414

124,833

110,781

129,701

(43,685) $

123,645
(49,278) $

71,408
(32,591) $

55,382
(18,968) $

201,109
(76,276) $

179,027
(68,246)

129,701

$

123,645

$

66,287

$

51,083

$

195,988

$

174,728

Non-current liability

$

(43,685) $

(49,278) $

(32,591) $

(18,968) $

(76,276) $

(68,246)

Amounts in accumulated other
comprehensive loss:

Unrecognized actuarial loss

$

75,370

$

78,470

$

21,068

$

7,722

$

96,438

$

86,192

We expect to recognize approximately $4.0 million of the unrecognized actuarial loss as of September 30, 2012 as a 

component of net periodic pension cost in 2013.

The following table shows the percentage of total plan assets for each major category of plan assets:

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Asset category:

Equity securities
Fixed income securities
Insurance company
Cash

U.S. Plan

International Plans

September 30,

2012

2011

2012

2011

65%
33%
—%
2%
100%

60%
40%
—%
—%
100%

46%
27%
25%
2%
100%

41%
31%
26%
2%
100%

We periodically review the pension plans’ investments in the various asset classes. The current asset allocation target is 

60% equity securities and 40% fixed income securities for the U.S. plan and a CoCreate plan in Germany, and 100% fixed 
income securities for the other international plans. The fixed income securities for the other international plans primarily 
include investments held with insurance companies with fixed returns. The plans’ investment managers are provided specific 
guidelines under which they are to invest the assets assigned to them. In general, investment managers are expected to remain 
fully invested in their asset class with further limitations on risk as related to investments in a single security, portfolio turnover 
and credit quality.

The U.S. plan and the German CoCreate plan investment policies prohibit the use of derivatives associated with leverage 

and speculation or investments in securities issued by PTC, except through index-related strategies and/or commingled funds. 
An investment committee oversees management of the pension plans’ assets. Plan assets consist primarily of investments in 
mutual funds invested in equity and fixed income securities.

In 2012, our actual return on plan assets was a gain of $16.5 million compared to a loss of $1.6 million in 2011 and a gain 

of $7.7 million in 2010.

Based on actuarial valuations and additional voluntary contributions, we contributed $7.7 million, $2.2 million, and $9.2 
million in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, to the plans. We expect to make contributions totaling approximately $9.3 million 
in 2013.

As of September 30, 2012, benefit payments expected to be paid over the next ten years are outlined in the following 

table:

Year ending September 30,

2013

2014

2015
2016

2017

2018 to 2022

Fair Value of Plan Assets

U.S. Plan

International
Plans

(in thousands)

Total

$

4,457

$

1,681

$

4,884

5,299

5,739

6,207

39,320

1,709

1,862

2,044

2,125

16,151

6,138

6,593

7,161

7,783

8,332

55,471

The U.S. Plan assets are comprised primarily of investments in common/collective trusts. Common/collective trusts are 

valued at the net asset value of shares held as reported by the trustee. The underlying investments in the common/collective 
trusts are publicly traded U.S. and international stocks, U.S. treasury securities and other fixed-income securities. Although the 
net asset values of the common/collective funds are determined by observable prices of the underlying securities, they are 
classified as Level 2 because the units of the common/collective trusts do not trade in open public markets. The fair value of the 
underlying investments in common/collective equity securities are based upon stock-exchange prices. The fair value of the 
underlying investments in common/collective fixed income securities are based on evaluated prices that reflect significant 
observable market information such as reported trades, actual trade information of similar securities, benchmark yields, broker/
dealer quotes, issuer spreads, bids, offers and relevant credit information.

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U.S. plan assets-common/collective trusts:

Cash equivalents

Fixed income securities:

U.S. Treasury, agency and other local
government and non-corporate

Mortgage-backed

Corporate investment grade

Corporate high yield

U.S. equity securities:

Large capitalization stocks

Small capitalization stocks

U.S. real estate investment trusts

International equity securities:

Large/mid capitalization stocks

Small capitalization stocks

Emerging large/mid capitalization stocks

Commodities

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

September 30, 2012

(in thousands)

$

— $

1,339

$

— $

1,339

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

11,827

7,382

8,353

848

36,222

8,454

828

9,670

83

78

932

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

11,827

7,382

8,353

848

36,222

8,454

828

9,670

83

78

932

$

— $

86,016

$

— $

86,016

The International Plan assets are comprised primarily of investments in a trust and an insurance company. The underlying 

investments in the trust are primarily publicly traded European DJ EuroStoxx50 equities and European governmental fixed 
income securities. They are classified as Level 1 because the underlying units of the trust are traded in open public markets. 
The fair value of the underlying investments in equity securities and fixed income are based upon publicly traded exchange 
prices.

International plan assets:
Fixed income securities:

Government

Europe corporate investment grade

Europe large capitalization stocks
Insurance company funds (1)

Cash

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

September 30, 2012

(in thousands)

$

7,006

$

— $

— $

3,578

17,767

—

579

—

—

9,887

—

—

—

—

—

7,006

3,578

17,767

9,887

579

$

28,930

$

9,887

$

— $

38,817

 (1)These investments are comprised primarily of funds invested with an insurance company in Japan with a guaranteed 
rate of return.  The insurance company invests these assets primarily in government and corporate bonds. 

N. Segment Information

We operate within a single industry segment—computer software and related services. Operating segments as defined 
under GAAP are components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly 
by the chief operating decision maker, or decision-making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing 
performance. Our chief operating decision maker is our President and Chief Executive Officer. We have two operating and 
reportable segments: (1) Software Products, which includes license and related maintenance revenue (including updates and 
technical support) for all our products except training-related products; and (2) Services, which includes consulting, 
implementation, training, computer-based training products, including maintenance thereon, and other support revenue. In our 

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consolidated statements of operations, maintenance revenue is included in service revenue. We do not allocate sales and 
marketing or administrative expenses to our operating segments as these activities are managed on a consolidated basis.

The revenue and operating income attributable to these operating segments are summarized as follows:

Software Products segment revenue

Services segment revenue

Total revenue

Operating income: (1)

Software Products segment

Services segment (2)

Sales and marketing expenses

General and administrative expenses

Total operating income
Other income (expense) 

Income before income taxes

Year ended September 30,

2012

935,472

320,207

1,255,679

598,344

41,793
(392,956)
(119,085)
128,096
(7,360)
120,736

$

$

$

$

2011

(in thousands)

875,511

291,438

1,166,949

557,879

22,577
(353,051)
(110,291)
117,114
(12,566)
104,548

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

2010

770,808

239,241

1,010,049

465,968

19,214
(317,532)
(92,875)
74,775
7,361

82,136

(1)  We recorded restructuring charges of  $24.9 million in 2012. Software Products included $4.1 million; Services included 

(2) 

$4.0 million; sales and marketing expenses included $15.2 million; and general and administrative expenses included $1.6 
million of the total restructuring and in-process research and development charges recorded in 2012.
In the first quarter of 2011, we made a strategic decision to enter into a contract with a customer in the automotive 
industry, for which we expect our costs to exceed our revenue by approximately $5 million. Services segment operating 
income in 2011 includes immediate recognition of the approximately $5 million estimated loss on this contract and 
resulted in a reduction of service margins by approximately 2%.

We report revenue by product group, Desktop and Enterprise. Desktop revenue includes our CAD Solutions, primarily: 
PTC Creo Parametric, PTC Creo Elements/Direct, PTC Arbortext authoring products and PTC Mathcad. Enterprise revenue 
includes our PLM solutions, primarily: PTC Windchill, PTC Arbortext enterprise products, PTC Creo View and PTC Integrity.

Amounts for the years ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 presented in the tables below include immaterial 

reclassifications between geographic regions made to conform to the current year classification.

Desktop

Enterprise

Total revenue

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

(in thousands)

2010

$

$

607,049

648,630

1,255,679

$

$

625,086

541,863

1,166,949

$

$

542,291

467,758

1,010,049

Data for the geographic regions in which we operate is presented below.

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Revenue:

Americas (1)

Europe (2)

Pacific Rim

Japan

Total revenue

Long-lived tangible assets:

Americas (3)

Europe
Asia-Pacific

Total long-lived tangible assets

Year ended September 30,

2012

2011

(in thousands)

2010

479,932

$

429,215

$

480,287

160,834

134,626

466,532

148,000

123,202

385,853

388,513

131,632

104,051

1,255,679

$

1,166,949

$

1,010,049

2012

September 30,

2011

(in thousands)

2010

46,083

$

42,767

$

5,379
12,004

5,693
14,109

63,466

$

62,569

$

38,417

5,753
13,894

58,064

$

$

$

$

(1) 

(2) 

Includes revenue in the United States totaling $453.2 million, $408.0 million and $370.8 million for 2012, 2011 and 2010, 
respectively.
Includes revenue in Germany totaling $188.3 million, $173.3 million and $143.8 million for 2012, 2011 and 2010, 
respectively.

(3)  Substantially all of the Americas long-lived tangible assets are located in the United States.

Our international revenue is presented based on the location of our customer. We license products to customers 
worldwide. Our sales and marketing operations outside the United States are conducted principally through our international 
sales subsidiaries throughout Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Intercompany sales and transfers between geographic areas 
are accounted for at prices that are designed to be representative of unaffiliated party transactions.

O. Subsequent Events

Acquisition

On October 2, 2012, we completed the acquisition of Servigistics, Inc. (“Servigistics”), a developer of a suite of service 

lifecycle management (SLM) software solutions.  We acquired Servigistics to expand our products that support service 
organizations within manufacturing companies including managing service and spare parts information and the delivery of 
service for warranty and product support processes. Servigistics had annualized revenues of approximately $80 million and 
approximately 400 employees.  The acquisition was completed pursuant to the terms of a Stock Purchase Agreement dated as 
of August 7, 2012 by and among PTC, the stockholders of Servigistics (the Sellers) and Servigistics, LLC, as the Sellers' 
representative, to acquire all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of Servigistics from the Sellers for approximately $220 
million.  We borrowed $230 million under our existing credit facility to fund the acquisition (Note H).  We have not yet 
completed our purchase price allocation. 

Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities

On October 9, 2012, we adopted a plan to restructure our workforce. The restructuring is in furtherance of our commitment 

to enhance long-term profitability and in part related to our acquisition of Servigistics.  We expect to record a restructuring 
charge attributable to termination benefits of approximately $16 million in our first quarter ending December 29, 2012, which 
will result in cash expenditures of approximately the same amount during 2013.  The timing of the reductions in force will vary 
by country based on local legal requirements, but we expect that substantially all affected employees will be separated from 
PTC by end of the first quarter.  

Restricted Stock Unit Grants

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On November 5, 2012, we granted the restricted stock units shown in the table below. The performance-based RSUs were 
issued to employees, including some of our executive officers, and are earned based on achievement of performance conditions 
established by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors on the grant date and are also subject to service 
conditions. Of these performance-based RSUs:

• 

 100,373 are eligible to vest to the extent earned in three substantially equal installments on the later of 

November 15, 2013 or the date the Compensation Committee determines the extent to which the applicable 
performance criteria have been achieved, November 15, 2014 and November 15, 2015, and 

•  307,683 are eligible to vest to the extent earned in three substantially equal installments on (i) the later of 

November 15, 2013 or the date the Compensation Committee determines the extent to which the applicable 
performance criteria have been achieved, (ii) the later of November 15, 2014 or the date the Compensation Committee 
determines the extent to which the applicable performance criteria have been achieved, and (iii) the later of 
November 15, 2015 or the date the Compensation Committee determines the extent to which the applicable 
performance criteria have been achieved; RSUs not earned for a period may be earned in subsequent periods.

The time-based RSUs were issued to employees, including some of our executive officers, and will vest in three 

substantially equal annual installments from the grant date.

Number Granted
Intrinsic Value

Performance-Based RSUs

Time-Based RSUs

(in thousands)
408
8,577

$

805
16,929

$

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Parametric Technology Corporation:

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(1) 
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Parametric Technology Corporation and its subsidiaries (the 
“Company”) at September 30, 2012 and 2011, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years 
in the period ended September 30, 2012 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of 
America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial 
reporting as of September 30, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the 
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for 
these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the 
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in “Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over 
Financial Reporting” appearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements and on 
the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance 
with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan 
and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement 
and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the 
financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial 
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall 
financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of 
internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design 
and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other 
procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our 
opinions.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the 

reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally 
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures 
that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and 
dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to 
permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and 
expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the 
company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or 
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. 

Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become 
inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
November 16, 2012

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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

You should read the following selected consolidated financial data in conjunction with Item 7. “Management’s 

Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements and the 
related notes appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report.

The consolidated statements of operations data for the years ended September 30, 2012, 2011 and 2010 and the 

consolidated balance sheet data as of September 30, 2012 and 2011 are derived from our audited consolidated financial 
statements appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report. The consolidated statements of operations data for the years ended 
September 30, 2009 and 2008 and the consolidated balance sheet data as of September 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008 are derived 
from our audited consolidated financial statements that are not included in this Annual Report. The historical results are not 
necessarily indicative of results in any future period.

FIVE-YEAR SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (1)
(in thousands, except per share data)

Revenue

Gross margin
Operating income (2)

Net income (loss) (2) (3)

Earnings (loss) per share—Basic (2) (3)

Earnings (loss) per share—Diluted (2) (3)

Total assets

Working capital (4)

Long-term liabilities

Stockholders’ equity

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

$

1,255,679

$

1,166,949

$

1,010,049

$

938,185

$

1,070,330

883,551
128,096

(35,398)

(0.30)

(0.30)

810,181
117,114

85,424

0.73

0.71

702,354
74,775

24,368

0.21

0.20

628,426
19,295

31,522

0.27

0.27

739,544
125,245

79,702

0.70

0.68

1,791,634

1,629,682

1,307,064

1,350,212

1,349,573

397,408

512,631

797,259

126,940

341,668

822,690

115,263

106,766

747,304

112,915

155,080

761,581

119,646

169,200

702,525

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share data)

Revenue

Gross margin

Operating income (2)

Net income (loss) (2) (3)

Earnings (loss) per share (2) (3):

Basic

Diluted

Common Stock prices: (5)

High

Low

September 30,
2012

June 30,
2012

March 31,
2012

December 31,
2011

$

325,295

$

310,983

$

301,125

$

237,456

57,605
(83,985)

218,129

31,083

22,895

207,909

6,903

3,569

$

$

$

$

(0.71) $
(0.71) $

24.30

17.96

$

$

0.19

0.19

28.50

18.95

$

$

$

$

0.03

0.03

28.50

17.98

$

$

$

$

318,276

220,057

32,505

22,123

0.19

0.18

22.00

14.52

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Revenue

Gross margin

Operating income

Net income 

Earnings per share:

Basic

Diluted

Common Stock prices: (5)

High

Low

September 30,
2011

July 2,
2011

April 2,
2011

January 1,
2011

$

339,425

$

291,783

$

269,189

$

240,898

51,248

37,621

0.32

0.31

24.00

14.70

201,374

24,530

15,526

0.13

0.13

24.61

21.12

187,418

24,226

19,017

0.16

0.16

25.30

20.99

266,552

180,491

17,110

13,260

0.11

0.11

23.36

19.19

(1)  The consolidated financial position and results of operations data reflect our acquisitions of MKS on May 31, 2011 for 

$265.2 million in cash and CoCreate Software GmbH on November 30, 2007 for $247.5 million in cash, as well as certain 
other less significant businesses during these periods. Results of operations for the acquired businesses have been 
included in the consolidated statements of operations since their acquisition dates.

(2)  Operating income and net income (loss) in 2012 includes restructuring charges of $24.9 million ($20.8 million recorded 

in the second quarter ended March 31, 2012 and $4.1 million recorded in the third quarter ended June 30, 2012).
(3)  The net loss in 2012 includes a non-cash net tax provision of $124.5 million recorded in the fourth quarter ended 

September 30, 2012 to establish a valuation allowance against our U.S. net deferred tax assets.

(4)  Working capital in 2012 includes funds borrowed under our credit facility to fund our acquisition of Servigistics, 

(approximately $220 million) which closed on October 2, 2012.

(5)  The common stock prices are based on the Nasdaq Global Select Market daily high and low sale prices. Our common 

stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “PMTC.”

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Directors 

Shareholders and Stock Listing 

Donald K. Grierson 
Chairman of the Board 
Chief Executive Officer (Retired), ABB Vetco International, an 
oil services business 

Thomas F. Bogan 
Venture Partner, Greylock Partners, a venture capital firm 

James E. Heppelmann 
President and Chief Executive Officer, PTC 

Paul A. Lacy 
President (Retired), Kronos Incorporated, an enterprise 
software company 

Michael E. Porter 
Bishop William Lawrence University Professor based at Harvard 
Business School, an educational institution 

Robert P. Schechter 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Retired), NMS 
Communications Corporation, a software company 

Renato M. Zambonini 
President and Chief Executive Officer (Retired), Cognos 
Incorporated, an enterprise software company 

Corporate Officers 

James E. Heppelmann 
President and Chief Executive Officer 

Barry F. Cohen 
Executive Vice President, Strategy 

Anthony P. DiBona 
Executive Vice President, Global Maintenance 

Marc Diouane 
Executive Vice President, Global Services & Partners 

Jeffrey D. Glidden 
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer 

Robert D. Ranaldi 
Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales 

Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select 
Market under the symbol PMTC.  On September 30, 2012, our 
common stock was held by 1,702 shareholders of record. 

Dividends 

We have not paid dividends on our common stock and have 
historically retained earnings for use in our business.  We review 
our policy with respect to the payment of dividends from time 
to time.  However, there can be no assurance that we will pay 
any dividends in the future. 

Investor Information 

You may obtain a copy of any of the exhibits to our Annual 
Report on Form 10-K free of charge.  These documents are 
available on our website at www.ptc.com or by contacting 
PTC Investor Relations. 

Requests for information about PTC should be directed to: 

Investor Relations 
PTC 
140 Kendrick Street 
Needham, MA 02494-2714 
Telephone:  781.370.5000 
Email:  ir@ptc.com 

Annual Meeting 

The annual meeting of stockholders will be held at the time 
and location stated below. 

Wednesday, March 6, 2013 
8:00 a.m., local time 

PTC 
140 Kendrick Street 
Needham, MA 02494 

Internet Access 

www.ptc.com 

General Outside Counsel 

Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP, Boston, Massachusetts 

Aaron C. von Staats 
Corporate Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary 

Independent Accountants 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Boston, Massachusetts 

Transfer Agent and Registrar 

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, New York, New 
York 

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Annual Report

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