Synopsys Inc. Files 8-K: M&A, Financial Obligations, Officer Changes

TL;DR

Synopsys dropped an 8-K detailing a big acquisition, new debt, and exec changes. Big moves ahead.

AI Summary

Synopsys Inc. announced on July 17, 2025, that it has entered into a material definitive agreement and completed an acquisition. The company also reported on the creation of a direct financial obligation and provided updates on director and officer changes, including compensatory arrangements. Additionally, Synopsys made a Regulation FD disclosure and filed financial statements and exhibits.

Why It Matters

This 8-K filing indicates significant corporate activity for Synopsys, including potential acquisitions and financial commitments, which could impact its future financial performance and strategic direction.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — The filing details material definitive agreements, acquisitions, and financial obligations, which inherently carry financial and operational risks.

Key Players & Entities

• Synopsys Inc. (company) — Registrant
• July 17, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported

FAQ

From the Filing

0001140361-25-026139.txt : 20250717 0001140361-25-026139.hdr.sgml : 20250717 20250717090543 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001140361-25-026139 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 15 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250717 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets ITEM INFORMATION: Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20250717 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250717 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SYNOPSYS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000883241 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE [7372] ORGANIZATION NAME: 06 Technology EIN: 561546236 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-19807 FILM NUMBER: 251129024 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 675 ALMANOR AVE CITY: SUNNYVALE STATE: CA ZIP: 94085 BUSINESS PHONE: 6505845000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 675 ALMANOR AVE CITY: SUNNYVALE STATE: CA ZIP: 94085 8-K 1 ef20051970_8k.htm 8-K false 0000883241 0000883241 2025-07-17 2025-07-17 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT   Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934   Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 17, 2025   SYNOPSYS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)   Delaware 000-19807 56-1546236 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 675 Almanor Ave . Sunnyvale , California 94085 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)   ( 650 ) 584-5000 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)   Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ☒ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240-14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock (par value of $0.01 per share) SNPS Nasdaq Global Select Market Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging Growth Company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.   On July 15, 2025, Synopsys, Inc. (“ Synopsys ”), ANSYS, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ Ansys ”), and ALTA Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Synopsys (“ Merger Sub ”), entered into an amendment (the “ Amendment ”) to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of January 15, 2024 (the “ Merger Agreement ”), by and amon