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The Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) SEC filings page on Stock Titan provides structured access to the company’s regulatory disclosures filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Cadence is a software publisher specializing in electronic design automation (EDA), design IP and system design and analysis, and its filings offer detailed insight into how this business operates across AI, digital twins and semiconductor and system design.
Through this page, users can review current and historical 10-K and 10-Q reports (when available on EDGAR) to understand Cadence’s revenue mix between product and maintenance and services, operating expenses such as research and development and marketing, and discussions of risks, markets served and business strategy. For a company active in AI, hyperscale computing, automotive, aerospace, industrial, life sciences and robotics markets, these periodic reports are central to analyzing long-term trends and the structure of its operations.
Cadence also files numerous Form 8-K reports that disclose material events. Recent examples include announcements of quarterly financial results, an equity purchase agreement to acquire Hexagon’s design and engineering business, the completion of the Secure-IC acquisition, settlements with the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security and the U.S. Department of Justice regarding export law violations, and the appointment of Dr. Luc Van den hove to the board of directors. These filings give investors timely visibility into strategic transactions, regulatory matters, governance changes and export compliance obligations.
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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)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) insider update: Senior Vice President Paul Cunningham reported a tax-withholding transaction tied to equity vesting. On 10/15/2025, 605 shares of common stock were withheld at $324.1 under code F, which reflects shares withheld to satisfy taxes upon vesting of performance-based RSUs that met their criteria.
Following this transaction, Cunningham beneficially owns 99,067 shares 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.
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) Form 144 notice: An insider proposes to sell 1,000 shares of Cadence common stock through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, with an aggregate market value of $348,270 and an approximate sale date of 10/01/2025. The shares were acquired as performance shares on 09/15/2023 and payment was recorded the same day. The filing reports two recent sales by the same person totaling 2,000 shares during August and September 2025, with gross proceeds of $358,720 and $343,950 respectively. The company’s outstanding shares are listed as 272,490,000, making these transactions a very small fraction of total equity.