[Form 4] CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) President and CEO Anirudh Devgan reported open‑market sales of 5,550 shares of common stock on 11/05/2025. The transactions executed at weighted average prices across ranges from $324.76 to $332.12. Following these sales, he beneficially owns 195,844 shares, held directly. The sales were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan adopted on 9/6/2024 and amended on 8/6/2025.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

DEVGAN ANIRUDH

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2655 SEELY AVENUE, BLDG. 5

(Street)

SAN JOSE CA 95134

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC [ CDNS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President and CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/05/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	11/05/2025		S		1,068(1)	D	$325.3587(2)	200,326	D
Common Stock	11/05/2025		S		1,895(1)	D	$326.191(3)	198,431	D
Common Stock	11/05/2025		S		213(1)	D	$327.8854(4)	198,218	D
Common Stock	11/05/2025		S		1,442(1)	D	$329.1812(5)	196,776	D
Common Stock	11/05/2025		S		130(1)	D	$330.7431(6)	196,646	D
Common Stock	11/05/2025		S		802(1)	D	$331.8567(7)	195,844	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The transaction reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan adopted on 9/6/2024 and first amended on 8/6/2025 by the Reporting Person.

2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $324.76 to $325.75, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

3. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $325.76 to $326.54, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $327.55 to $328.37, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

5. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $328.74 to $329.64, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

6. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $329.94 to $330.81, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

7. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $331.14 to $332.12, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ahalya Hildreth, Attorney-in-Fact for Anirudh Devgan	11/07/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did CDNS CEO Anirudh Devgan report on Form 4?

He reported selling 5,550 shares of Cadence common stock on 11/05/2025.

At what prices were the CDNS shares sold?

Weighted average prices across ranges from $324.76 to $332.12, as disclosed in the transaction footnotes.

How many CDNS shares does the CEO hold after the sales?

He beneficially owns 195,844 shares directly after the reported transactions.

Were the CDNS insider sales under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The sales were under a Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan adopted on 9/6/2024 and amended on 8/6/2025.

What roles does Anirudh Devgan hold at CDNS?

He is a Director and serves as President and CEO.

How many separate sale transactions were disclosed?

Six transactions were disclosed, each with a weighted average price and price range.