Synopsys insider vests 2,283 RSUs, 993 withheld

Synopsys’ GC & Corporate Secretary had RSUs vest into common stock, with some shares withheld to cover taxes.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS) reported that Janet Lee, GC & Corporate Secretary, exercised 2,283 Restricted Stock Units into an equal number of shares of common stock on September 11, 2026. In connection with this vesting, 993 shares of common stock were withheld by Synopsys to satisfy tax withholding obligations, at a price of $397.38 per share, as approved by the Compensation Committee. Following the derivative transaction, Lee continues to hold 4,565 Restricted Stock Units directly, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

2,283 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider LEE JANET

Role GC & Corporate Secretary

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units F2, F3	2,283	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	2,283	$0.00	$0.00
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F1	993	$397.38	$395K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 4,565 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 17,678 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. 33% of the units vest on the date shown followed by two equal annual installments, subject to continued service through each vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs Exercised: 2,283 units Shares Issued from RSU Vesting: 2,283 shares Shares Withheld for Taxes: 993 shares +3 more

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RSUs Exercised 2,283 units Restricted Stock Units converted into Synopsys common stock on September 11, 2026

Shares Issued from RSU Vesting 2,283 shares Common stock received upon RSU conversion on September 11, 2026

Shares Withheld for Taxes 993 shares Common stock retained by Synopsys to satisfy tax withholding obligations

Withholding Price per Share $397.38 per share Price used for tax withholding disposition of 993 shares of common stock

RSUs Held After Transaction 4,565 units Restricted Stock Units directly held by Janet Lee following the exercise

RSU Vesting Schedule 33% initial, then two equal annual installments Vesting of the RSU award, subject to continued service through each vesting date

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, tax withholding obligations, Compensation Committee

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"The security title reported was Restricted Stock Units that converted"

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

"shares were 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.

FAQ

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What insider equity activity did SNPS report for Janet Lee on this Form 4?

Janet Lee exercised 2,283 Restricted Stock Units into common stock on September 11, 2026, and 993 shares were withheld by Synopsys to cover related tax withholding obligations, as approved by the Compensation Committee.

How many RSUs did Janet Lee of SNPS convert to common stock?

Janet Lee converted 2,283 Restricted Stock Units into 2,283 shares of Synopsys common stock on September 11, 2026. Each stock unit converts into one share of Synopsys common stock.

How many SNPS shares were withheld to pay taxes on Janet Lee’s RSU vesting?

Synopsys retained 993 shares of common stock from Janet Lee’s RSU vesting to meet her tax withholding obligations, at a price of $397.38 per share. The Compensation Committee approved the disposition, and the amount was not in excess of the tax liability.

What RSU balance does Janet Lee still hold at SNPS after this transaction?

After the September 11, 2026 transaction, Janet Lee directly holds 4,565 Restricted Stock Units. These units are scheduled to vest 33% on the date shown, followed by two equal annual installments, subject to continued service.

Was Janet Lee’s SNPS Form 4 transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan applies to these transactions. The activity reflects RSU vesting, share issuance, and share withholding for tax obligations.

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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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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)
09/11/2026

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	09/11/2026		M		2,283	A	$0.0	18,671	D
Common Stock	09/11/2026		F		993(1)	D	$397.38	17,678	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)	09/11/2026		M			2,283	09/11/2026(3)	09/11/2028	Common Stock	2,283	$0.0	4,565	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. 33% of the units vest on the date shown followed by two equal annual installments, subject to continued service through each vesting date.

	By: POA pursuant Mary Lai For: Janet Lee	09/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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