---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-25-276232"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SNPS"
cik: "0000883241"
company_name: "SYNOPSYS INC"
filed_at: "2025-11-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T22:01:48.444961+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Synopsys plans 10% workforce reduction; estimates $300M-$350M in pre-tax charges

## Summary
- Board approved restructuring on Nov 9, 2025; workforce reduction of ~10% of FY2025 year-end headcount.
- Estimated pre-tax GAAP charges of $300M-$350M for severance, termination benefits, and site closures.
- Majority of reductions expected in FY2026; plan substantially complete by end of FY2027.
- Restructuring follows acquisition of ANSYS to invest in growth opportunities and drive efficiencies.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-276232
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SNPS
- cik: 0000883241
- company_name: SYNOPSYS INC
- filed_at: 2025-11-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.05
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/883241/000119312525276232/0001193125-25-276232-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/883241/000119312525276232/d48382d8k.htm

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## Source-grounded claims
- claim_id: 7153ab0e3c4926c94ea96fd33a3c62e88bc48e6d
  claim: SYNOPSYS INC announced a restructuring with charges of $300 million to $350 million (approximately 10% of Synopsys' workforce).
  evidence_excerpt: following the completion of its acquisition of ANSYS, Inc. Synopsys currently estimates that it will recognize pre-tax charges to its GAAP financial results ranging from $300 million to $350 million consisting of severance and other one-time termination benefits, and other costs such as certain site closures as part of its global site strategy. Synopsys
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/883241/000119312525276232/0001193125-25-276232-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.