From gamasutra.com:
Maya owner Autodesk announced that it completed its acquisition of Avid’s Softimage business unit, a purchase originally revealed in late October and valued at approximately $35 million.
Autodesk plans to sell standalone versions of 3D software products SOFTIMAGE|XSI and SOFTIMAGE|Face Robot, and intends to continue developing these products. Character animation system SOFTIMAGE|Cat is [...]

From gamedaily.com:

Autodesk, known for its 3ds Max and Maya software used throughout the video game industry, today announced the acquisition of rival firm Softimage from Avid Technology. Autodesk is acquiring “substantially all of the assets of Avid’s Softimage business unit for approximately $35 million.”
Montreal-based Softimage was founded in 1986 and is known for its [...]