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George Soros' family office Soros Fund Management has filed a 13G regarding shares of Exa Corp (EXA).  Per the filing, Soros now owns 9.15% of the company with over 1.266 million shares.

This is a newly disclosed equity position for the firm and the filing was required due to portfolio activity on March 9th.

Per Google Finance, Exa Corp is "engaged in developing, selling and supporting simulation software and services that vehicle manufacturer’s use. The Company is primarily focused on the ground transportation market, but is also beginning to focus in the aerospace, oil and gas production, chemical processing, architecture, engineering and construction, power generation, biomedical and electronics industries. The Company’s product suite includes desktop-based simulation preparation products, server-based simulation products and desktop-based simulation analysis products."