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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-23-205023"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SNPS"
cik: "0000883241"
company_name: "SYNOPSYS INC"
filed_at: "2023-08-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-12T05:24:29.673000+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Synopsys appoints Trimble CEO Rob Painter to Board of Directors

## Summary
- Board expanded from 9 to 10; Painter appointed effective August 4, 2023.
- Painter is President & CEO of Trimble (TRMB); prior CFO 2016-2019; led revenue growth from $940M to $3.67B.
- Initial RSU $350k (3-year vest) + prorated interim RSU $175k; annual cash retainer $125k.
- Determined independent under Nasdaq rules; no familial or transactional relationships disclosed.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-205023
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SNPS
- cik: 0000883241
- company_name: SYNOPSYS INC
- filed_at: 2023-08-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/883241/000119312523205023/0001193125-23-205023-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/883241/000119312523205023/d542429d8k.htm

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