[Form 4] SYNOPSYS INC Insider Trading Activity
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Synopsys executive Janet Lee reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and related tax withholding. On 2026-05-16, 729 restricted stock units converted into the same number of shares of Synopsys common stock at a stated price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting a non-cash derivative exercise.
To cover tax obligations from this vesting, 318 shares of common stock were disposed of at $502.42 per share through share withholding approved by the Compensation Committee, as described in the footnotes. The filing also shows 5,103 restricted stock units remaining after these transactions.
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Insider Trade Summary
729 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
LEE JANET
Role
GC & Corporate Secretary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 729 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 729 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 318 | $502.42 | $160K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 5,103 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 15,200 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (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. The award vests on the date shown followed by quarterly installments, subject to continued service through each vesting date.
Key Figures
Tax-withholding shares: 318 shares
Tax-withholding price: $502.42 per share
RSUs converted: 729 units/shares
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7 metrics
Tax-withholding shares
318 shares
Common stock retained by company for tax withholding
Tax-withholding price
$502.42 per share
Value used for 318 share tax-withholding disposition
RSUs converted
729 units/shares
Restricted stock units converting into common stock
Exercise price
$0.0000 per share
Stated price for RSU-to-common stock conversion
RSUs remaining
5,103 units
Restricted stock units outstanding after reported transactions
Tax-withholding shares (summary)
318 shares
transactionSummary taxWithholdingShares
Exercised shares (summary)
729 shares
transactionSummary exerciseShares
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, tax withholding obligations, Compensation Committee, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"security_title: "Restricted Stock Units""
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.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
tax withholding obligations financial
"meet the tax withholding obligations of the reporting person"
Compensation Committee financial
"The Compensation Committee approved the disposition of shares"
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.
vesting financial
"in connection with the vesting of an installment of the restricted stock unit award"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
