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Synopsys CRO buys 27 shares under employee plan

Chief Revenue Officer Michael Ellow increased his Synopsys equity through an employee stock purchase plan acquisition.

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SYNOPSYS INC (SNPS) reported that Chief Revenue Officer Michael Ellow acquired 27 shares of common stock on August 31, 2026 through an acquisition of stock under the Synopsys, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a price of $360.96 per share. After this transaction, he held 2,612 shares directly and 16 shares indirectly through a family trust. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for these transactions.

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Insider Ellow Michael
Role Chief Revenue Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Other Common Stock F1 27 $360.961 $10K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,612 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 16 shares (Indirect, by Family Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. Acquisition of stock under Synopsys, Inc Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Shares acquired 27 shares Common stock acquired on August 31, 2026 under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Purchase price per share $360.96 per share Price for the 27 shares acquired on August 31, 2026
Direct holdings after transaction 2,612 shares Direct ownership of Synopsys common stock following the August 31, 2026 acquisition
Indirect holdings after transaction 16 shares Synopsys common stock held indirectly by Family Trust after the reported date
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Acquisition of stock under Synopsys, Inc Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
Family Trust financial
"Indirect ownership is reported as held by Family Trust"

FAQ

What insider transaction did SNPS Chief Revenue Officer Michael Ellow report?

Michael Ellow reported acquiring 27 shares of Synopsys common stock on August 31, 2026 through an acquisition of stock under the Synopsys, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan at $360.96 per share.

How many SNPS shares does Michael Ellow hold directly after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Michael Ellow held 2,612 shares of Synopsys common stock directly, according to the ownership figures reported for August 31, 2026.

Does Michael Ellow have any indirect holdings of SNPS shares?

Yes. The filing reports 16 shares of Synopsys common stock held indirectly by Family Trust, in addition to his direct holdings.

Was Michael Ellow’s SNPS stock acquisition under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing does not report that the August 31, 2026 acquisition of 27 shares under the employee stock purchase plan was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What price did Michael Ellow pay per SNPS share in this transaction?

For the August 31, 2026 acquisition under the Synopsys, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, the reported price was approximately $360.96 per share for the 27 shares of common stock acquired.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Revenue Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/31/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock08/31/2026J(1)V27A$360.9612,612D
Common Stock16Iby 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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Acquisition of stock under Synopsys, Inc Employee Stock Purchase Plan
By: POA pursuant Mary Lai For: Michael Ellow09/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)