What are Michael Ellow’s Synopsys (SNPS) share holdings after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Michael Ellow directly holds 2,041 Synopsys common shares and indirectly holds 16 shares through a family trust. He also retains 26,713 restricted stock units, which may convert into additional common shares as future vesting conditions are met.

Synopsys CRO exercises RSUs, covers tax with shares

Synopsys Inc. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Ellow reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and related tax withholding.

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Synopsys Inc. Chief Revenue Officer Michael Ellow reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and related tax withholding. On 2026-06-15, 5,128 restricted stock units converted into an equal number of shares of common stock in two installments of 1,080 and 4,048 units.

To cover tax withholding obligations tied to this vesting, the company retained 2,543 shares at a price of $454.38 per share, as approved by the Compensation Committee. After these transactions, Ellow holds 2,041 shares of Synopsys common stock directly and 16 shares indirectly through a family trust, along with 26,713 remaining restricted stock units.

Insider Trade Summary

5,128 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 7 txns

Insider Ellow Michael

Role Chief Revenue Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	4,048	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	1,080	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	4,048	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	2,007	$454.38	$912K
Exercise	Common Stock	1,080	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	536	$454.38	$244K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 25,633 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 2,585 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 16 shares (Indirect, by Family Trust)

Footnotes (3)

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.
F2. Each stock unit converts into one share of Synopsys common stock.
F3. One-sixth (1/6) of the units vest on the date shown followed by five equal semi-annual installments, subject to continued service through each vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs vested: 5,128 units Shares withheld for taxes: 2,543 shares Withholding price: $454.38/share +4 more

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RSUs vested 5,128 units Restricted stock units converting into common stock on 2026-06-15

Shares withheld for taxes 2,543 shares Tax withholding dispositions at $454.38 per share

Withholding price $454.38/share Value used for tax withholding on vested shares

Direct common shares held 2,041 shares Common stock directly owned after transactions

Indirect common shares held 16 shares Common stock held indirectly by family trust

RSUs remaining 26,713 units Restricted stock units outstanding after vesting on 2026-06-15

Exercise transactions 2 exercises, 5,128 shares Derivative exercises/conversions in this Form 4

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, tax withholding obligations, Compensation Committee, semi-annual installments

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"security_title: "Restricted Stock Units""

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

"meet the tax withholding obligations of the reporting person"

Compensation Committee financial

"The Compensation Committee approved the disposition of shares"

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.

semi-annual installments financial

"followed by five equal semi-annual installments, subject to continued service"

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What did Synopsys (SNPS) executive Michael Ellow report in this Form 4?

Michael Ellow, Synopsys’ Chief Revenue Officer, reported vesting of restricted stock units that converted into common shares and related tax-withholding dispositions. These are routine equity compensation events rather than open-market trades, reflecting scheduled awards and associated tax obligations approved by the Compensation Committee.

How many Synopsys (SNPS) restricted stock units vested for Michael Ellow?

A total of 5,128 restricted stock units vested and converted into the same number of Synopsys common shares. The vesting occurred in two tranches of 1,080 and 4,048 units, consistent with the award’s structure where each stock unit converts into one share of common stock.

How many Synopsys (SNPS) shares were withheld for Michael Ellow’s taxes?

The company retained 2,543 Synopsys shares to meet Michael Ellow’s tax withholding obligations on the vesting. These shares were valued at $454.38 per share, and the Compensation Committee approved the disposition, with the retained amount not exceeding the related tax liability.

Were Michael Ellow’s Synopsys (SNPS) transactions open-market sales or purchases?

No open-market sales or purchases were reported. The Form 4 shows derivative exercises where restricted stock units converted into common shares and share dispositions marked with code F, representing shares withheld by the company solely to satisfy tax obligations on the vesting event.

How do Michael Ellow’s Synopsys (SNPS) restricted stock units vest over time?

The filing states that one-sixth of the restricted stock units vest on the specified date, followed by five equal semi-annual installments. Continued service through each vesting date is required, creating a structured, time-based vesting schedule for these equity awards.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/16/2026 - 05:41 PM

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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Ellow Michael

(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)
	Chief Revenue Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/15/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	06/15/2026		M		4,048	A	$0.0	4,048	D
Common Stock	06/15/2026		F		2,007⁽¹⁾	D	$454.38	2,041	D
Common Stock	06/15/2026		M		1,080	A	$0.0	3,121	D
Common Stock	06/15/2026		F		536⁽¹⁾	D	$454.38	2,585	D
Common Stock								16	I	by Family Trust

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0⁽²⁾	06/15/2026		M			4,048	06/15/2026⁽³⁾	12/15/2028	Common Stock	4,048	$0.0	26,713	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0⁽²⁾	06/15/2026		M			1,080	06/15/2026⁽³⁾	12/15/2028	Common Stock	1,080	$0.0	25,633	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. One-sixth (1/6) of the units vest on the date shown followed by five equal semi-annual installments, subject to continued service through each vesting date.

	By: POA pursuant Mary Lai For: Michael Ellow	06/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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