Cadence Design Systems, Inc. reported that its board of directors has appointed Dr. Luc Van den hove as a director effective January 1, 2026. Upon joining the board, he is expected to receive an equity award under the 1995 Directors Stock Incentive Plan with a grant date fair value of $82,849, rounded to the nearest whole share and subject to approval by the Compensation Committee. This award will fully vest on the earlier of May 8, 2026 or the date of Cadence’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, aligning his incentives with other non-employee directors. His cash compensation will generally match that of other non-employee board members, and he will enter into Cadence’s standard indemnification agreement. Dr. Van den hove brings deep semiconductor and research experience from imec, where he has served as president and chief executive officer and will become chair of its board, and he also serves as a director of Proximus plc.
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) senior vice president Chin‑Chi Teng reported insider activity on 11/06/2025. He exercised 2,000 stock options at an exercise price of $78.76 and 400 options at $138.02, then sold 5,800 common shares at a price of $324.94. Following these transactions, he directly owned 123,381 shares.
The filing notes the transactions were effected under a Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan adopted on 03/07/2025. The exercised options were non‑qualified awards, with original vesting schedules beginning on March 14, 2020 and March 25, 2021, respectively.
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported an insider tax-withholding transaction by a Senior Vice President. On 11/06/2025, 619 shares of common stock were withheld (transaction code F) at a price of $324.45 to cover taxes from the vesting of a Performance Stock Award. Following this, the reporting person beneficially owned 25,970 shares, held directly.
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.
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) insider transaction: Senior Vice President Paul Cunningham reported a sale of 1,000 shares of common stock on 11/03/2025 at $340.26 per share. The transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 3/14/2025.
Following the sale, Cunningham beneficially owned 98,067 shares, held directly. The filing identifies him as an officer of the company.
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported higher quarterly results. For the three months ended September 30, 2025, revenue rose to $1,338,838,000 from $1,215,499,000, and diluted EPS increased to $1.05 from $0.87. Net income was $287,122,000. For the nine months, revenue reached $3,856,645,000 and diluted EPS was $2.64.
Recurring revenue represented 82% in the quarter; Core EDA contributed 71% of total revenue, Semiconductor IP 14%, and System Design & Analysis 15%. Operating cash flow for the nine months was $1,175,286,000. Remaining performance obligations were $7.0 billion, with 52% expected to be recognized over the next 12 months. Shares outstanding were 272,201,000 as of September 30, 2025.
CDNS announced a pending acquisition of Hexagon’s design and engineering business for approximately €2.70 billion (about €1.89 billion cash and €810 million in CDNS stock), and recorded $18.6 million Q3 losses on related euro forwards. During Q3, the company settled export matters with BIS and DOJ, paying aggregate net penalties and forfeitures of $140.6 million, and recorded restructuring charges of $27,394,000. CDNS closed two acquisitions in 2025: Arm Artisan foundation IP for $128,491,000 and VLAB Works for $127,385,000. Long-term debt stood at $2.5 billion; no borrowings under the $1.25 billion revolving facility. Share repurchases totaled $725,025,000 year-to-date.
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) furnished an update on operations by announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company issued a press release and separate CFO commentary, both attached as exhibits.
The materials are provided under Item 2.02 and are incorporated by reference, but are not deemed “filed” under the Exchange Act. Exhibits include the press release (Ex. 99.01) and CFO commentary on the quarter (Ex. 99.02).
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Senior Vice President Chin‑Chi Teng filed a Form 4 for a routine tax withholding event. On 10/15/2025, 605 shares of common stock were withheld at $324.1 per share (Transaction Code F) to satisfy taxes from the vesting of performance‑based RSUs that met their criteria. After this transaction, Teng directly owned 126,781 shares.
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported an insider transaction by CFO John M. Wall. On 10/15/2025, 758 shares of common stock were withheld (transaction code F) at $324.10 to satisfy tax obligations from the vesting of performance-based RSUs that met performance criteria. After this tax-withholding event, Wall beneficially owned 69,957 shares, held directly.
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported an insider tax-withholding event. On 10/15/2025, President and CEO (also a Director) Anirudh Devgan had 2,497 shares of common stock withheld at $324.1 per share under transaction code F, which indicates shares were withheld to satisfy taxes from vested performance-based RSUs that met their criteria.
Following this administrative transaction, his direct beneficial ownership stands at 201,424 shares.