Synopsys names transition plan for General Counsel

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Q: What executive change did Synopsys (SNPS) disclose in this 8-K?

Q: When will Janet Lee’s advisory role at Synopsys (SNPS) end?

Q: What positions did Janet Lee hold at Synopsys (SNPS) before this transition?

Q: Is Janet Lee immediately leaving Synopsys (SNPS)?

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What executive change did Synopsys (SNPS) disclose in this 8-K?

When will Janet Lee’s advisory role at Synopsys (SNPS) end?

What positions did Janet Lee hold at Synopsys (SNPS) before this transition?

Is Janet Lee immediately leaving Synopsys (SNPS)?

Who signed the Synopsys (SNPS) 8-K reporting Janet Lee’s transition?

Synopsys disclosed that Janet Lee will no longer serve as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective on the earlier of December 31, 2026 or the appointment of her successor, then transition to an advisory role.

Janet Lee is expected to serve in an advisory role until June 30, 2027, or such later date as determined by Synopsys, to help ensure a smooth transition of legal leadership.

Before the transition, Janet Lee served as Synopsys’ General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. The company plans for her to step down from these roles and then continue in an advisory capacity to support her successor.

No. Janet Lee will leave her roles as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary by the earlier of December 31, 2026 or her successor’s appointment, and then remain as an advisor through at least June 30, 2027.

The report was signed on behalf of Synopsys by Shelagh Glaser, Chief Financial Officer, indicating executive-level authorization of the disclosure regarding the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary transition.

Synopsys, Inc. reported a leadership transition in its legal function.

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Synopsys, Inc. reported a leadership transition in its legal function. Janet Lee will cease serving as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective on the earlier of December 31, 2026 or the appointment of her successor. After her successor is in place, she will move into an advisory role to support continuity.

Synopsys states that Ms. Lee will continue in this advisory capacity until June 30, 2027, or a later date determined by the company, to help ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities. The filing does not describe any changes to Synopsys’ business operations beyond this leadership change.

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

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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.

Latest date in role: December 31, 2026 Advisory role end date: June 30, 2027 Company phone number: (650) 584-5000

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Latest date in role December 31, 2026 Latest possible date Janet Lee remains General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Advisory role end date June 30, 2027 Date through which Janet Lee will serve in an advisory role, unless extended

Company phone number (650) 584-5000 Registrant’s telephone number including area code

General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, Nasdaq Global Select Market, advisory role

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General Counsel regulatory

"Janet Lee will no longer serve as Synopsys’ General Counsel and Corporate Secretary"

A general counsel is the chief lawyer of an organization, responsible for overseeing all legal matters and ensuring the company complies with laws and regulations. Think of them as the organization's legal advisor or navigator, helping to prevent legal problems before they happen. Their role matters to investors because they help protect the company from legal risks that could impact its success and value.

Corporate Secretary regulatory

"Janet Lee will no longer serve as Synopsys’ General Counsel and Corporate Secretary"

A corporate secretary is a person in a company who helps organize meetings, keeps important records, and makes sure the company follows legal rules. They act like a bridge between the company's leaders and its shareholders, making sure everything runs smoothly and by the book. Their role is important because it helps the company stay organized and legally compliant.

Nasdaq Global Select Market market

"Common Stock (par value of $0.01 per share) SNPS Nasdaq Global Select Market"

A Nasdaq Global Select Market listing is the highest tier of stocks on the Nasdaq exchange, reserved for companies that meet the strictest financial, reporting and governance standards. For investors, it acts like a premium quality label—signaling larger, more transparent and better-governed companies that tend to offer greater liquidity and lower perceived risk compared with lower-tier listings, making it easier to buy, sell and evaluate shares.

advisory role other

"Thereafter, Ms. Lee will transition to an advisory role and will continue in that role"

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Synopsys disclosed that Janet Lee will no longer serve as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective on the earlier of December 31, 2026 or the appointment of her successor, then transition to an advisory role.

Janet Lee is expected to serve in an advisory role until June 30, 2027, or such later date as determined by Synopsys, to help ensure a smooth transition of legal leadership.

Before the transition, Janet Lee served as Synopsys’ General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. The company plans for her to step down from these roles and then continue in an advisory capacity to support her successor.

No. Janet Lee will leave her roles as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary by the earlier of December 31, 2026 or her successor’s appointment, and then remain as an advisor through at least June 30, 2027.

The report was signed on behalf of Synopsys by Shelagh Glaser, Chief Financial Officer, indicating executive-level authorization of the disclosure regarding the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary transition.

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Available on EDGAR 08/12/2026 - 09:15 AM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/12/2026 - 09:15 AM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 9, 2026

SYNOPSYS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its 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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02

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

On August 12, 2026, Synopsys, Inc. (“Synopsys”) announced that Janet Lee will no longer serve as Synopsys’ General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective as of the earlier of (i) December 31, 2026, and (ii) the appointment of her successor. Thereafter, Ms. Lee will transition to an advisory role and will continue in that role until June 30, 2027, or such later date as determined by Synopsys, to ensure a smooth transition.

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.

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

SYNOPSYS, INC.

Dated: August 12, 2026

/S/ SHELAGH GLASER

Shelagh Glaser

Chief Financial Officer

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