On August 6, 2024, Starboard Value LP announced that it has issued a presentation with shareholders of Autodesk Inc, that details the urgent need to improve the Company?s lagging governance, operations, and financial performance, outlined the Company board?s failure to install accountability, appropriate, budgeting standards, and compensation programs that are aligned with shareholders outcomes, it noted the steps Company?s board and management should take to improve accountability, governance, operational and financial performance, and capital allocation. In addition, Starboard Value urged the Company board to take action for the benefit of Company, its employees, and its shareholders.