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Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) is a software publisher focused on electronic design automation (EDA), design IP and system design and analysis, with a strong emphasis on AI and digital twins. The CDNS news feed highlights how the company’s computational software and Intelligent System Design™ strategy support semiconductor and systems companies across hyperscale computing, mobile communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, life sciences and robotics.
Investors and industry followers can use this page to review company announcements on financial results, including quarterly earnings releases, backlog updates, margin disclosures and business outlooks, which Cadence distributes via press releases and related 8-K filings. These updates often include commentary from senior management and details on product and maintenance revenue, services revenue and non-GAAP metrics.
Cadence news also covers technology milestones and product introductions. Examples include LPDDR5X and LPDDR6 memory IP system solutions for AI training, inference and data center workloads, as well as announcements related to memory and interface IP for standards such as HBM, DDR5, PCIe, UCIe, UALink and high-speed Ethernet. Other releases describe the company’s Chiplet Spec-to-Packaged Parts ecosystem and Physical AI chiplet platform, developed in collaboration with partners like Arm and Samsung Foundry to support chiplet-based architectures for physical AI, data center and HPC applications.
Additional news items address strategic transactions and governance, such as the acquisition of Secure-IC, the planned acquisition of Hexagon’s design and engineering business, and board appointments including Dr. Luc Van den hove. Community-focused announcements, like the Cadence Giving Foundation’s multi-year commitment to expand the AI Hub at San José State University, provide insight into the company’s engagement with education and the broader AI ecosystem.
By following CDNS news, readers can track how Cadence’s EDA tools, design IP, AI and digital twin technologies evolve, how the company communicates its financial performance, and how strategic partnerships and acquisitions shape its role in semiconductor and system design. Bookmark this page to access an organized stream of Cadence press releases and related updates.
Cadence (CDNS) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Arm's Artisan foundation IP business, which includes standard cell libraries, memory compilers, and general-purpose I/Os optimized for advanced process nodes. The acquisition will enhance Cadence's design IP portfolio, complementing its existing protocol, interface, memory interface, SerDes IP, and embedded security IP offerings from the pending Secure-IC acquisition.
The transaction involves an asset purchase agreement with a concurrent technology license agreement. Cadence will acquire a skilled engineering team to accelerate IP product development. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions, and is anticipated to be immaterial to revenue and earnings this year.
Cadence (CDNS) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 financial results webcast for Monday, April 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The presentation will feature Dr. Anirudh Devgan, president and CEO, alongside John Wall, senior vice president and CFO.
The webcast recording will be accessible online at cadence.com/cadence/investor_relations from 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on April 28 until June 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Cadence (CDNS) has been named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2025, securing the 11th position. This marks the company's 11th appearance on this prestigious list, highlighting its commitment to workplace excellence.
The recognition is based on Great Place To Work's Trust Index™ Survey, incorporating feedback from over 1.3 million U.S. employees across 60 criteria. Notable statistics show that 93% of employees are proud to work at Cadence, and 90% feel they make a difference.
CEO Dr. Anirudh Devgan emphasized Cadence's culture of trust, integrity, and commitment to excellence. The company is recognized for delivering AI-driven solutions across industries including autonomous driving, hyperscale computing, and life sciences. Cadence has also received Great Place To Work recognition in 13 countries, including Brazil, Canada, China, and was named a World's Best Workplace with regional recognition in Asia and Europe.
Cadence (CDNS) announced an expanded multi-year collaboration with NVIDIA, focusing on accelerated computing and agentic AI integration. The partnership highlights significant performance improvements using NVIDIA's latest Blackwell architecture, including:
- Computational fluid dynamics simulation time reduced by up to 80X
- Cadence Spectre X Simulator accelerated by up to 10X
- 3D-IC design and analysis acceleration up to 7X
The collaboration features the integration of Cadence JedAI Platform with NVIDIA's NeMo framework and the new Llama Nemotron Reasoning Model. Additionally, Cadence is among the first adopters of NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for AI factory digital twins, enabling efficient data center design and operation through the integration of Omniverse Viewport, Allegro X Design Platform, and Reality Digital Twin Platform.
Cadence Design Systems (Nasdaq: CDNS) has announced that President and CEO Anirudh Devgan will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco. The presentation is scheduled for March 5, 2025, at 2:35 p.m. PST.
The event will be accessible through a live webcast on the company's website at cadence.com/cadence/investor_relations. For those unable to attend live, the presentation will remain available for replay on the Cadence website for 180 days following the event.
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported strong Q4 and fiscal year 2024 results, with Q4 revenue reaching $1.356 billion, up from $1.069 billion in Q4 2023. The company achieved a record backlog of $6.8 billion and current remaining performance obligations (cRPO) of $3.4 billion.
Q4 highlights include GAAP operating margin of 33.7% and non-GAAP operating margin of 46.0%. For the full year 2024, revenue grew 13.5% to $4.641 billion with a non-GAAP operating margin of 42.5%. The company's IP business grew 28% year-over-year in Q4, while Core EDA grew 15%.
Looking ahead to 2025, Cadence expects revenue between $5.14-$5.22 billion and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $6.65-$6.75.
MediaTek has adopted Cadence's AI-driven Virtuoso Studio and Spectre X Simulator on NVIDIA's platform for its 2nm designs, achieving significant productivity improvements. The implementation has resulted in a 30% productivity gain in their design flow compared to previous versions.
Key achievements include up to 6X greater performance using Spectre X Simulator on NVIDIA Hopper GPUs while maintaining accuracy, and an additional 30% design productivity improvement through Virtuoso Studio's layout routing and placement tools. MediaTek has integrated its own AI-powered optimization algorithm using the Virtuoso ADE Suite for future product development.
The collaboration enables MediaTek to meet aggressive performance and turnaround time requirements for 2nm high-speed analog IP development, with enhanced throughput and efficiency through comprehensive automation features.
Cadence (CDNS) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Secure-IC, a leading embedded security IP platform provider. The acquisition aims to enhance Cadence's expanding IP portfolio with Secure-IC's embedded security IP, solutions, evaluation tools, and services.
Secure-IC's customer base includes prominent companies like SK Hynix Memory Solutions America, Synaptics, Silicon Labs, and Faraday Technology. The company has completed over 500 successful projects worldwide and operates from its headquarters in Rennes, France, with eight additional offices globally.
The integration will combine Secure-IC's solutions (Securyzr™, Laboryzr™, and Expertyzr™) with Cadence's expertise in IP and subsystem design. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions. The acquisition is anticipated to be immaterial to revenue and earnings this year.
Cadence Design Systems (Nasdaq: CDNS) has announced its upcoming fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results webcast, scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The presentation will feature Dr. Anirudh Devgan, president and CEO, alongside John Wall, senior vice president and CFO.
The webcast recording will be accessible online from 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on February 18, 2025, until 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on March 17, 2025, through the company's investor relations website.
Cadence Design Systems highlighted its commitment to disability inclusion through its Abilities Inclusion Group initiatives. The company celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities with guest speaker Melissa Stockwell, a four-time Paralympian. The Abilities Inclusion Group, in partnership with the Cadence Giving Foundation, collaborated with Special Olympics Northern California to support athletic training for individuals with disabilities.
Christina Jamerson, Abilities Inclusion Group Lead and Demand Gen Director, participated in a panel discussion about workplace inclusion and outlined plans for 2025. The company organized resource fairs to promote employee resource groups (ERGs) and foster community engagement.