Synopsys (SNPS) CFO Glaser logs RSU vesting and tax share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SYNOPSYS INC CFO Shelagh Glaser reported routine equity compensation activity. On March 15, 2026, 793 restricted stock units converted into 793 shares of common stock as an equity award vested. Following this vesting and related entries, she directly held 18,381 shares of Synopsys common stock.

To cover tax withholding obligations from the vesting, 282 shares were retained by the company at a value of $412.63 per share, as approved by the Compensation Committee and limited to the tax liability. This withholding is recorded as a disposition but is not an open-market sale.

Insider Trade Summary

793 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Glaser Shelagh

Role CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	793	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	793	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	282	$412.63	$116K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 793 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 18,663 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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. Each stock unit converts into one share of Synopsys common stock. 25% of the units vest on the date shown followed by three equal annual installments, subject to continued service through each vesting date.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Glaser Shelagh

(Last) (First) (Middle)

675 ALMANOR AVENUE

(Street)

SUNNYVALE CA 94085

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)
	CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/15/2026

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

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

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

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	03/15/2026		M		793	A	$0.0	18,663	D
Common Stock	03/15/2026		F		282(1)	D	$412.63	18,381	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)	03/15/2026		M			793	03/15/2024(3)	03/15/2027	Common Stock	793	$0.0	793	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. 25% of the units vest on the date shown followed by three equal annual installments, subject to continued service through each vesting date.

	By: POA pursuant Mary Lai For: Shelagh Glaser	03/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Synopsys (SNPS) CFO Shelagh Glaser report?

Shelagh Glaser reported the vesting of 793 restricted stock units into common shares. This reflects routine equity compensation, where stock awards convert into shares as service-based conditions are met under the company’s long-term incentive plan.

How many Synopsys (SNPS) shares does the CFO hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Synopsys CFO Shelagh Glaser directly holds 18,381 shares of common stock. This figure reflects her position following the RSU vesting and the related tax-withholding share disposition recorded on March 15, 2026.

Were any of the Synopsys (SNPS) CFO’s shares sold on the open market?

No open-market sale is indicated. The filing shows 282 shares were retained by the company to satisfy tax withholding on the RSU vesting, a non-market disposition approved by the Compensation Committee and limited to the actual tax liability.

What does the 282-share disposition in the Synopsys (SNPS) Form 4 represent?

The 282-share disposition represents shares withheld at $412.63 per share to cover tax obligations from the RSU vesting. Rather than selling in the market, the company retained these shares, consistent with standard tax-withholding practices for equity awards.

How many restricted stock units vested for the Synopsys (SNPS) CFO?

A total of 793 restricted stock units vested for the CFO, converting one-for-one into 793 Synopsys common shares. This aligns with the award’s terms, where each stock unit converts into one share upon vesting, subject to continued service requirements.

What do the Synopsys (SNPS) RSU footnotes say about vesting terms?

The footnotes state that each stock unit converts into one Synopsys common share, and that 25% of the units vest on the specified date, followed by three equal annual installments, contingent on continued service through each vesting date.