Integrity and Ethical Conduct
Keys to Success 
 
Ansys, Inc., (symbol ANSS) states, "integrity and ethical conduct are fundamental to our long term success". This is more fully explained on their business ethics web page. Also provided on this page is a link for anonymously reporting ethical violations.


Let us have faith that right makes might;  
and in that faith let us dare to do our duty as we understand it.
Abraham Lincoln
American Values @ Work is a super-short weekly publication highlighting inspirational ways businesses in America are reflecting traditional American values. It is published by American Values Investments whose mission is to encourage and provide opportunities for every American to invest in American companies that exemplify integrity, caring and courage. www.americanvalues.com.

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