Synopsys (SNPS) adds new director to Corporate Governance Committee

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Synopsys, Inc. filed an amendment to a current report to expand its prior disclosure about board changes. The filing confirms that on July 17, 2025, the board appointed Mr. Vijayaraghavan as a director. It further clarifies that, effective September 17, 2025, he was also appointed to the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the board. No other aspects of the earlier report were revised, so this update is limited to committee responsibilities for the new director.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

1 item

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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SYNOPSYS INC true 0000883241 0000883241 2025-07-17 2025-07-17

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K/A Amendment

Amendment No. 1

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): July 17, 2025

SYNOPSYS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware		000-19807		56-1546236
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

675 Almanor Ave

Sunnyvale, California 94085

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(650) 584-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock (par value of $0.01 per share)		SNPS		Nasdaq Global Select Market

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Explanatory Note

This current report on Form 8-K/A (this “Amendment”) amends the current report on Form 8-K filed by Synopsys, Inc. (“Synopsys”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 17, 2025 (the “Original 8-K”). The sole purpose of this Amendment is to update the disclosure under “Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers” of the Original 8-K to include additional disclosure regarding Mr. Vijayaraghavan’s appointment to a committee of Synopsys’ Board of Directors (the “Board”). No other changes are being made to the Original 8-K.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

As previously reported in the Original 8-K, on July 17, 2025, the Board appointed Mr. Vijayaraghavan as a member of the Board. On September 17, 2025, the Board appointed Mr. Vijayaraghavan to serve as a member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

				SYNOPSYS, INC.
Dated: September 18, 2025				By:		/s/ JANET LEE
						Janet Lee
						General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What change did Synopsys (SNPS) report in this 8-K/A filing?

Synopsys updated a prior board-change report to add committee details. It clarified that director Mr. Vijayaraghavan has also been appointed to the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, while leaving all other previously reported information unchanged.

Who is Mr. Vijayaraghavan in the context of Synopsys (SNPS)?

Mr. Vijayaraghavan is a member of Synopsys’ Board of Directors. He was appointed to the board on July 17, 2025, and later designated to serve on the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, expanding his formal governance responsibilities.

What committee role did Synopsys (SNPS) assign to Mr. Vijayaraghavan?

Synopsys appointed Mr. Vijayaraghavan to its Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. This committee typically oversees governance policies and director nominations, so the filing formalizes his participation in these oversight and board-composition matters.

Does this Synopsys (SNPS) 8-K/A change any previously reported financial information?

No, the amendment does not alter financial information. It is limited to expanding governance disclosure by adding Mr. Vijayaraghavan’s committee assignment, while explicitly stating that no other changes are being made to the earlier report.

Why did Synopsys (SNPS) file an amendment rather than a new 8-K?

Synopsys used an amendment to update a specific governance item in an earlier current report. The company states the sole purpose is to add Mr. Vijayaraghavan’s committee role, keeping the rest of the original disclosure intact and unchanged.