Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

In connection with the initial public offering of the common stock of Exa Corporation (the "Company"), the holders of approximately 6.5 million shares of common stock entered into lock-up agreements or became subject to lock-up provisions of the Company's equity compensation plans. These agreements and provisions provided that those holders would not dispose of or hedge any shares of the Company's common stock or securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of the Company's common stock for a period of at least 180 days after the date of the final prospectus relating to the initial public offering, which was June 28, 2012. Effective as of December 25, 2012, the restrictive provisions of the lock-up agreements and equity compensation plans expired and are of no further effect.