10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2000

SYNOPSYS INC Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Jul 31, 2000

Filed September 12, 2000For Securities:SNPS

Summary

Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) reported strong performance in its fiscal third quarter ended July 31, 2000. Revenue increased by 10.4% year-over-year to $228.8 million, driven by growth in both product and service segments. Net income remained stable at $41.4 million, resulting in earnings per share of $0.61 basic and $0.59 diluted. The company also saw a significant increase in international revenue, particularly from Japan and Asia Pacific. Looking ahead, Synopsys is transitioning to a new Technology Subscription License (TSL) model, which is expected to provide greater revenue visibility and potentially improve pricing. However, this transition is anticipated to cause a decline in reported revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000 compared to previous periods due to a shift in revenue recognition. Despite this, the company maintains a strong liquidity position with $646 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, and believes it has sufficient resources to meet its obligations for the next twelve months.

Key Highlights

  • 1Revenue grew 10.4% year-over-year to $228.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2000.
  • 2Net income for the quarter was $41.4 million, with basic EPS of $0.61 and diluted EPS of $0.59.
  • 3International revenue increased significantly, reaching 43.5% of total revenue in Q3 FY2000, up from 28.1% in Q3 FY1999.
  • 4The company is transitioning to a new Technology Subscription License (TSL) model, expected to enhance revenue visibility.
  • 5TSLs are anticipated to lead to a reported revenue decline in Q4 FY2000 due to a different revenue recognition pattern compared to previous license types.
  • 6Synopsys ended the quarter with a strong cash and investment position of $646.1 million.
  • 7The company made strategic acquisitions, including The Silicon Group and VirSim, to expand its service and product offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Revenue growth was primarily driven by increased sales of physical synthesis, test, timing analysis, and verification software products, as well as growth in service revenues.

The company is introducing Technology Subscription Licenses (TSLs) which shift revenue recognition from immediate booking to being recognized ratably over the license term. This transition means that while orders might be strong, reported revenue in the immediate quarter of shipment will be lower compared to the previous license models where revenue was recognized upfront.

Synopsys maintained a strong liquidity position with $646.1 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of July 31, 2000. The company's management believes this, along with operating cash flow, is sufficient for at least the next twelve months' working capital and capital expenditure needs.

The company completed several acquisitions, including The Silicon Group and VirSim. While these acquisitions are expected to expand service and product offerings, their impact on the consolidated financial statements for the periods presented was not material, according to the filing. Amortization of intangible assets and goodwill from these and prior acquisitions is recognized over their respective useful lives.