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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-059438"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SNPS"
cik: "0000883241"
company_name: "SYNOPSYS INC"
filed_at: "2026-02-19T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T01:53:58.569623+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Synopsys appoints former Deloitte interim CEO Peter Shimer to board; Borgen, Gopal not renominated

## Summary
- Peter A. Shimer appointed to board and audit committee, effective Feb 14, 2026.
- Shimer was Deloitte interim CEO, COO, CFO; led revenue growth to $30B.
- Shimer receives $140K cash retainer, $350K initial RSU (3-year vest), $200K interim RSU.
- Luis Borgen and Dr. Ajei Gopal not renominated; will serve until 2026 annual meeting.
- Board expanded from 11 to 12 directors for Shimer's appointment.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-059438
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SNPS
- cik: 0000883241
- company_name: SYNOPSYS INC
- filed_at: 2026-02-19T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/883241/000119312526059438/0001193125-26-059438-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/883241/000119312526059438/d78071d8k.htm

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