Synopsys chair reports RSU vesting, shares withheld for tax

Synopsys executive chair Aart de Geus reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs).

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Synopsys executive chair Aart de Geus reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs). On 2026-06-15, 449 RSUs converted into the same number of common shares, reflecting a scheduled vesting event.

To cover related tax withholding obligations, 156 common shares were retained by the company at a price of $454.38 per share, as approved by the Compensation Committee. Following these transactions, de Geus directly owned 120,421 shares of Synopsys common stock and held 2,244 RSUs, plus additional indirect holdings through a partnership and a family trust.

Insider Trade Summary

449 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 5 txns

Insider DE GEUS AART

Role EXECUTIVE CHAIR

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	449	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	449	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	156	$454.38	$71K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 2,244 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 120,421 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 308,791 shares (Indirect, by Family Trust); Common Stock — 14,500 shares (Indirect, by Partnership)

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 converted: 449 units Shares withheld for taxes: 156 shares Tax withholding price: $454.38 per share +4 more

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RSUs converted 449 units Restricted stock units converting into common stock on 2026-06-15

Shares withheld for taxes 156 shares Retained by company to meet tax withholding obligations

Tax withholding price $454.38 per share Price applied to 156 withheld shares

Direct common shares after transactions 120,421 shares Direct ownership following 2026-06-15 transactions

RSUs outstanding after transaction 2,244 units Restricted stock units remaining after the 449-unit conversion

Partnership indirect holdings 14,500 shares Common stock held indirectly by partnership as of 2026-06-15

Family trust indirect holdings 308,791 shares Common stock held indirectly by family trust as of 2026-06-15

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, tax withholding obligations, Compensation Committee, semi-annual installments, +2 more

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"The filing lists transactions involving "Restricted Stock Units" that convert 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 and related tax-share retention."

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

"Units vest in one-sixth initially followed by five equal semi-annual installments."

Family Trust financial

"Common stock is indirectly owned by the reporting person through a Family Trust."

Partnership financial

"Common stock is indirectly owned by the reporting person through a Partnership."

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What insider transactions did Synopsys (SNPS) executive chair Aart de Geus report?

Aart de Geus reported vesting of 449 restricted stock units that converted into common shares. The company withheld 156 of these shares at $454.38 each to satisfy tax obligations, with the remainder added to his direct holdings.

Did Aart de Geus sell Synopsys (SNPS) shares in the latest Form 4 filing?

The filing shows no open-market sale by Aart de Geus. Instead, 156 shares were retained by Synopsys to cover tax withholding on RSU vesting, a Compensation Committee–approved disposition distinct from a discretionary market sale.

How many Synopsys (SNPS) shares does Aart de Geus hold after the reported transactions?

After the reported transactions, Aart de Geus directly held 120,421 shares of Synopsys common stock. He also held indirect positions through a partnership and a family trust, along with 2,244 outstanding restricted stock units scheduled to vest over time.

What restricted stock unit activity was disclosed for Synopsys (SNPS) executive chair?

The filing discloses that 449 restricted stock units converted into common stock on 2026-06-15. Each unit converts into one share, with vesting occurring in one-sixth on that date and the balance in five equal semi-annual installments, subject to continued service.

How were tax obligations handled in Aart de Geus’s Synopsys (SNPS) RSU vesting?

To meet tax obligations from the RSU vesting, Synopsys retained 156 shares at $454.38 per share. The Compensation Committee approved this method, and the number of shares retained did not exceed the associated tax liability described in the filing.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/16/2026 - 04:52 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

DE GEUS AART

(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)

X	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	EXECUTIVE CHAIR

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		449	A	$0.0	120,577	D
Common Stock	06/15/2026		F		156⁽¹⁾	D	$454.38	120,421	D
Common Stock								308,791	I	by Family Trust
Common Stock								14,500	I	by Partnership

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			449	06/15/2026⁽³⁾	12/15/2028	Common Stock	449	$0.0	2,244	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: Aart de Geus	06/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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