Synopsys Inc 8-K, filed Jun 19, 2020
Synopsys Inc (SNPS)
About this 8-K
Synopsys Inc filed this 8-K on June 19, 2020.
Items reported
- Item 8.01: Other events
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
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| Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
On June 19, 2020, Synopsys, Inc. (“Synopsys”) issued a press release announcing that its board of directors had replenished Synopsys’ existing stock repurchase program up to $500 million. The program authorizes, but does not obligate, Synopsys to purchase up to $500 million of its common stock, and Synopsys’ chief financial officer or board of directors may suspend or terminate the program at any time. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
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Exhibit 99.1
PRESS RELEASE
INVESTOR CONTACT:
Lisa L. Ewbank
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-1901
Synopsys-ir@synopsys.com
EDITORIAL CONTACT:
Simone Souza
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-6454
simone@synopsys.com
Synopsys Replenishes Repurchase Authorization to $500 Million
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Jun. 19, 2020 – Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced that its Board of Directors has replenished its existing stock repurchase authorization to $500 million.
“The replenishment of our repurchase authorization reinforces our ongoing commitment to generate sustainable, long-term shareholder value,” said Trac Pham, chief financial officer of Synopsys. “We continue to execute well on our strategy to balance strategic investments to grow the business, expand margins, and return capital to stockholders.”
Synopsys’ Board of Directors originally approved the stock repurchase program in 2002 and has periodically replenished the program as funds are spent. The program does not obligate Synopsys to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and the program may be suspended or terminated at any time at Synopsys’ discretion.
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to Software™ partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As the world’s 15th largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in
software security and quality solutions. Whether you’re a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that require the highest security and quality, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver innovative, high-quality, secure products. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.
Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements related to the timing and extent of any stock repurchases, and our planned deployment of capital. Forward-looking statements are subject to both known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: fluctuations in the market price of Synopsys common stock; our use of cash for other purposes; our ability to find suitable acquisition targets; the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated economic downturn on our business, operations and financial condition; and global and regional economic and market conditions, including their potential impact on the semiconductor and electronics industries and other risks of instability in the banking and financial services industry. Other risks and uncertainties that may apply are set forth in the Risk Factors section of Synopsys’ most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Synopsys assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release.
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