Synopsys
Sunnyvale, California, United States · Hardware, Information Technology, information technology & services
Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) is the Silicon to SoftwareTM partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As an S&P 500 company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and offers the industry's broadest portfolio of application security testing tools and ser
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Sunnyvale, California, United States
- Employees
- 20,000
- Industries
- Hardware, Information Technology, information technology & services
- Status
- Public (SNPS)
- Website
- moortec.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Synopsys
- : Nvidia Invests $2 Billion in Synopsys to Strengthen Partnership for AI-Powered Chip Design.
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On October 5, 2026, Synopsys, Inc. announced its entry into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association to repurchase an aggregate of $1 billion of shares of Synopsys common stock. This agreement represents a strategic move to return capital to shareholders and may enhance the company’s stock value by reducing the number of shares outstanding. The effective date of the agreement is October 5, 2026, and it is significant as it demonstrates Synopsys’s commitment to shareholder value amid a robust financial position.
- : Synopsys and OpenAI initiate a strategic partnership to co-develop GPT-Synopsys AI model for EDA tools.
- : Synopsys, Inc. launched the Synopsys AgentEngineer™ solutions to enhance engineering productivity and improve design quality.
- : Synopsys acquires Ansys to enhance portfolio
- : Synopsys, Inc. showcases AI-driven and software-defined engineering solutions aimed at accelerating automotive innovation.
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On November 4, 2025, Synopsys, Inc. announced the departure of Rick Mahoney from his position as Chief Revenue Officer, effective immediately. The company is currently in the advanced stages of searching for a suitable replacement and expects to make an announcement regarding this soon. This management change comes as part of the company’s ongoing strategy to enhance its leadership team and drive revenue growth.
- : Synopsys Partners with TSMC to Enhance AI and Multi-Die Chip Innovations
- : Synopsys Partners with Keysight Technologies to Enhance RF Design Migration Process.
- : Synopsys Inc. launches Virtualizer Native Execution on Arm hardware to enhance software-defined product development.
Leadership
- Sassine Ghazi, President and Chief Executive Officer
- Prith Banerjee, Senior Vice President, Innovation
- Ann Minooka, Chief Marketing Officer
- Jill Larsen, Chief People Officer
- Jill Larsen, Chief People Officer
- Sassine Ghazi, President
- Ann Minooka, Chief Marketing Officer
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Employee benefit plans
Synopsys files 4 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
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About Synopsys: questions and answers
What does Synopsys do?
Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) is the Silicon to SoftwareTM partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As an S&P 500 company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and offers the industry's broadest portfolio of application security testing tools and ser
Where is Synopsys headquartered?
Synopsys is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, United States.
How many employees does Synopsys have?
Synopsys has about 20,000 employees.
Who leads Synopsys?
Sassine Ghazi is a President and Chief Executive Officer at Synopsys.
What is the latest news on Synopsys?
On Oct 08, 2026, Nvidia Invests $2 Billion in Synopsys to Strengthen Partnership for AI-Powered Chip Design.
Is Synopsys a public company?
Yes. Synopsys is publicly traded under the ticker SNPS.
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