Synopsys GC settles 729 RSUs, withholds shares for tax

Synopsys Inc. executive Janet Lee, GC & Corporate Secretary, reported the vesting and settlement of 729 Restricted Stock Units into 729 shares of common stock on 2026-08-16.

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Synopsys Inc. executive Janet Lee, GC & Corporate Secretary, reported the vesting and settlement of 729 Restricted Stock Units into 729 shares of common stock on 2026-08-16. In connection with this vesting, 318 shares of common stock were retained by the company at $421.50 per share to satisfy Ms. Lee’s tax withholding obligations, as approved by the Compensation Committee. Following the transaction, Ms. Lee held 4,374 restricted stock units, with no remaining derivative positions reported in this filing.

Insider Trade Summary

729 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider LEE JANET

Role GC & Corporate Secretary

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units F2, F3	729	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	729	$0.00	$0.00
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F1	318	$421.50	$134K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 4,374 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 15,993 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. These shares were retained by the Company in order to meet the tax withholding obligations of the reporting person in connection with the vesting of an installment of the restricted stock unit award. The Compensation Committee approved the disposition of shares by the reporting person and the amount retained by the Company was not in excess of the amount of the tax liability.
2. F2. Each stock unit converts into one share of Synopsys common stock.
3. F3. The award vests on the date shown followed by quarterly installments, subject to continued service through each vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs Converted: 729 units Common Shares Acquired from RSUs: 729 shares Shares Withheld for Taxes: 318 shares +2 more

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RSUs Converted 729 units Restricted Stock Units converting into common stock on 2026-08-16

Common Shares Acquired from RSUs 729 shares Common stock received upon RSU conversion on 2026-08-16

Shares Withheld for Taxes 318 shares Common stock retained by the company to satisfy tax withholding

Tax Withholding Price $421.50 per share Per-share value used for shares retained for tax withholding

RSUs Remaining After Transaction 4,374 units Restricted Stock Units held after the reported vesting event

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, tax withholding obligations, Compensation Committee, Exercise or conversion of derivative security, +1 more

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"reported the vesting and settlement of 729 Restricted Stock Units into 729 shares"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

tax withholding obligations financial

"retained by the Company in order to meet the tax withholding obligations"

Compensation Committee financial

"The Compensation Committee approved the disposition of shares by the reporting person"

A compensation committee is a group within a company's leadership responsible for setting and reviewing how much top executives and employees are paid, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits. It matters to investors because fair and effective pay decisions can influence a company's performance, leadership motivation, and overall governance, helping ensure that the company’s management is aligned with shareholders’ interests.

Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"

Payment of tax liability by delivering or withholding securities financial

"transaction_code_description: Payment of tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Synopsys (SNPS) executive Janet Lee report on August 16, 2026?

Janet Lee reported vesting and conversion of 729 Restricted Stock Units into 729 shares of Synopsys common stock on 2026-08-16. This reflects routine equity compensation settlement rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Synopsys (SNPS) shares were withheld to cover Janet Lee’s taxes in this Form 4?

The company retained 318 shares of Synopsys common stock at $421.50 per share to meet Janet Lee’s tax withholding obligations related to the RSU vesting. A footnote states the amount was not in excess of the tax liability.

What does the Form 4 say about Janet Lee’s remaining Synopsys (SNPS) Restricted Stock Units?

After the reported RSU conversion, Janet Lee held 4,374 Restricted Stock Units. Each unit converts into one share of Synopsys common stock, and the award continues to vest in quarterly installments, subject to continued service.

Was Janet Lee’s Synopsys (SNPS) Form 4 filed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed (false), and no footnote states that transactions were made under a trading plan. The reported activity reflects equity award vesting and tax withholding mechanics.

What price was used for the tax withholding shares in Janet Lee’s Synopsys (SNPS) Form 4?

The tax withholding disposition used a price of $421.50 per share for 318 shares of common stock. A footnote explains these shares were retained by the company to cover Janet Lee’s tax withholding obligations on the RSU vesting.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/17/2026 - 06:14 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

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 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^*

LEE JANET

(Last) (First) (Middle)

675 ALMANOR AVENUE

(Street)

SUNNYVALE CALIFORNIA 94085

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SYNOPSYS INC [ SNPS ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	GC & Corporate Secretary

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/16/2026

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

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

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

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	08/16/2026		M		729	A	$0.0	16,311	D
Common Stock	08/16/2026		F		318(1)	D	$421.5	15,993	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
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0(2)	08/16/2026		M			729	02/16/2026(3)	02/16/2028	Common Stock	729	$0.0	4,374	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares were retained by the Company in order to meet the tax withholding obligations of the reporting person in connection with the vesting of an installment of the restricted stock unit award. The Compensation Committee approved the disposition of shares by the reporting person and the amount retained by the Company was not in excess of the amount of the tax liability.

2. Each stock unit converts into one share of Synopsys common stock.

3. The award vests on the date shown followed by quarterly installments, subject to continued service through each vesting date.

	By: POA pursuant Mary Lai For: Janet Lee	08/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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