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Synopsys (SNPS) chair de Geus reports RSU vesting and tax-share withholding

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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.

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Insider DE GEUS AART
Role EXECUTIVE CHAIR
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 449 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 449 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 156 $454.38 $71K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 2,244 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 120,577 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 308,791 shares (Indirect, by Family 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 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
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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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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (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)
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 Stock06/15/2026M449A$0.0120,577D
Common Stock06/15/2026F156(1)D$454.38120,421D
Common Stock308,791Iby Family Trust
Common Stock14,500Iby 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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units$0.0(2)06/15/2026M44906/15/2026(3)12/15/2028Common Stock449$0.02,244D
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 Geus06/16/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

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.