diff --git a/sasmodels/__init__.py b/sasmodels/__init__.py
index 2d3f58a5b..35a3290b6 100644
--- a/sasmodels/__init__.py
+++ b/sasmodels/__init__.py
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 OpenCL drivers are available.  See :mod:`generate` for details on
 defining new models.
 """
-__version__ = "0.98"
+__version__ = "0.99"
 
 def data_files():
     """