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Synopsys (SNPS) CFO Glaser reports RSU vesting and tax-withholding share disposition

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Synopsys CFO Shelagh Glaser reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units. On June 15, 2026, 1,259 restricted stock units converted into the same number of shares of Synopsys common stock, reflecting a scheduled vesting event. In connection with this vesting, 436 shares of common stock were retained by Synopsys at a price of $454.38 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations approved by the Compensation Committee, rather than being sold in the open market. Following these transactions, Glaser directly owned 1,452 shares of common stock and indirectly held 14,358 shares through a trust.

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Insider Glaser Shelagh
Role CFO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 1,259 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 1,259 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 436 $454.38 $198K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 6,295 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 1,888 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 14,358 shares (Indirect, by Trust)
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. 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.
RSUs converted 1,259 shares Restricted stock units converting into common stock on June 15, 2026
Tax-withholding shares 436 shares Shares retained by Synopsys to meet tax obligations
Tax-withholding price $454.38 per share Value of common stock retained for tax withholding
Direct holdings after 1,452 shares Direct Synopsys common stock held by CFO after transactions
Indirect holdings after 14,358 shares Synopsys common stock held indirectly by trust after transactions
RSU vesting schedule 1/6 initial, then five semi-annual installments Vesting pattern subject to continued service
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The security title includes "Restricted Stock Units" as a derivative that converts into common stock."
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 to meet the tax withholding obligations of the reporting person."
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.
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"The transaction code description notes an exercise or conversion of a derivative security."
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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*
Glaser Shelagh
(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)
CFO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/15/2026		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 Stock06/15/2026M1,259A$0.01,888D
Common Stock06/15/2026F436(1)D$454.381,452D
Common Stock14,358Iby 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
Restricted Stock Units$0.0(2)06/15/2026M1,25906/15/2026(3)12/15/2028Common Stock1,259$0.06,295D
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: Shelagh Glaser06/16/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What did Synopsys (SNPS) CFO Shelagh Glaser report in this Form 4?

Shelagh Glaser reported a vesting of 1,259 restricted stock units into common shares and a related tax-withholding share disposition. These are routine compensation-related transactions rather than open-market buying or selling of Synopsys stock.

How many Synopsys (SNPS) shares were used for tax withholding for the CFO?

A total of 436 Synopsys common shares were retained by the company at $454.38 per share to cover Shelagh Glaser’s tax withholding obligations from a restricted stock unit vesting installment approved by the Compensation Committee.

How many Synopsys (SNPS) shares does the CFO hold after these transactions?

After the June 15, 2026 transactions, Shelagh Glaser directly held 1,452 Synopsys common shares and indirectly held 14,358 common shares through a trust, according to the reported post-transaction ownership figures.

Were the Synopsys (SNPS) CFO’s Form 4 transactions open-market sales or purchases?

No open-market sales or purchases were reported. The Form 4 shows a derivative exercise of restricted stock units and a tax-withholding disposition where 436 shares were retained by Synopsys to satisfy tax obligations associated with a vesting event.

What do the restricted stock units in this Synopsys (SNPS) Form 4 represent?

Each restricted stock unit converts into one share of Synopsys common stock. One-sixth of the units vest on the reported date, followed by five equal semi-annual installments, contingent on continued service through each vesting date.