MSC.Software to Announce Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results on February 26, 2009

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The Company also reports preliminary revenue results for FY 2008 to be in the range of $252 to $254 million,and fourth quarter revenue to be in the range of $63 to $65 million

SANTA ANA, Calif. - February 4, 2009- MSC.Software Corporation (NASDAQ: MSCS), a leading global provider of enterprise simulation solutions including simulation software and services, today reported certain preliminary financial results and the scheduling of its year-end conference call.

On a preliminary basis, the Company expects revenue for FY 2008 to be in the range of $252 to $254 million, and fourth quarter revenue to be in the range of $63 to $65 million. Also, in the fourth quarter, the Company expects to recognize approximately $30 million in non-cash charges related to the establishment of a $20 million valuation allowance for deferred tax assets and a $10 million impairment of intangible assets.

These financial results are preliminary estimates and may change pending the Company's management and independent auditor's completion of their normal quarterly and year-end closing and review procedures. More details on these revenue results and non-cash charges will be provided on the February 26th fourth quarter conference call.

The Company will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and year-end financial results on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 1:30 pm Pacific (4:30 pm Eastern).

The fourth quarter conference call will include a slide presentation that can be downloaded at:http://www.mscsoftware.com/ir/. An archived version of the conference call will be available athttp://www.mscsoftware.com/ir/. The teleconference replay will be available for 48 hours and can be accessed by dialing in to: U.S. (800) 642-1687 or Intl. (706) 645-9291 using the conference call ID: 82229401.

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About MSC.Software Corporation

MSC.Software (NASDAQ: MSCS) is the global leader of enterprise simulation solutions, that help companies make money, save time and reduce costs associated with designing and testing manufactured products. MSC.Software works with thousands of companies in hundreds of industries to develop better products faster by utilizing information technology, software, services and systems. MSC.Software employs more than 1,000 people throughout the world. For additional information about MSC.Software's products and services, please visitwww.mscsoftware.com.

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(800) 375-0151 for U.S.

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Contact:

Joanne Keates
Vice President, Investor Relations
MSC.Software
714.444.8551

joanne.keates@mscsoftware.com

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