Synopsys Initiates $1 Billion Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement
The final number of shares repurchased will depend on prices during the repurchase period, less a discount.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Synopsys (SNPS) has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank to repurchase $1 billion of stock. Synopsys will receive approximately 1,735,000 shares initially, with the remainder, if any, settled on or before January 5, 2027. The final share count will depend on average daily volume-weighted share prices during the repurchase period, less a discount.
How this balance works
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Rhea-AI Sentiment measures something else, the tone of the wording.
Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate point$1 billion accelerated share repurchase agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank provides a capital return to shareholders. 1.1% of market cap
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Initial delivery will provide approximately 1,735,000 shares under the repurchase agreement.
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
- Repurchase amount
- $1 billion
- Accelerated share repurchase agreement
- Initial share delivery
- approximately 1,735,000 shares
- Under the ASR terms
- Final settlement deadline
- on or before January 5, 2027
- Remainder, if any, settled upon completion of repurchases
Previous Buybacks Reports
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Earlier agreement committed $250 million and an initial delivery of approximately 513,000 shares.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Key Terms
AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.
Under the terms of the ASR, Synopsys will receive an aggregate initial share delivery of approximately 1,735,000 shares, with the remainder, if any, to be settled on or before January 5, 2027, upon completion of the repurchases. The specific number of shares that Synopsys ultimately repurchases under the ASR will be based on the average of Synopsys' daily volume-weighted average share prices during the repurchase period, less a discount.
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements regarding the expected settlement of the ASR. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause our actual results, timeframes, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and factors include but are not limited to the market price of Synopsys common stock during the repurchase period; the ability of JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association to buy or borrow shares of Synopsys common stock; the impact of global and regional economic and market conditions, including illiquidity and other risks of instability in the banking and financial services industry; and the risks more fully described in filings Synopsys makes with the SEC from time to time, including in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" in Synopsys' latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and latest Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Synopsys undertakes no duty to, and does not intend to, update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by law.
INVESTOR CONTACT:
Tushar Jain
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-4289
Synopsys-ir@synopsys.com
EDITORIAL CONTACT:
Cara Walker
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-5000
corp-pr@synopsys.com
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