MSC.Software Corporation (MSCS) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell


ADVISORY, Dec. 12, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --



 What:
 William J. Weyand, Chairman and CEO of MSC.Software Corporation
 (MSCS) will preside over the closing bell.

 Where:
 NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio

 When:
 Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 4 p.m. ET

 Contacts:
 Alissa Vasilevskis
 Schwartz Communications
 415.817.2523 (office)
 415.786.7204 (cell)

 NASDAQ MarketSite:
 Jolene Libretto; 646.441.5220; (mobile)
 347.219.9539
 Jolene.Libretto@NASDAQ.com

Feed Information:

The closing bell is available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on uplink IA-6 C-band/transponder 17. The downlink frequency is 4040 Vertical; Audio 6.2-6.8. The feed can also be found on Waterfront fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Jolene Libretto at (646) 441-5220.

Webcast:

A live Webcast of the NASDAQ Closing Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_about.stm

Photos:

To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Close, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market close of your choice.

About MSC.Software Corporation (MSCS):

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 1200 people in 23 countries. For additional information about MSC.Software's products and services, please visit www.mscsoftware.com.