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SYNOPSYS INC 8-K Report (Aug 18, 2004)

Filed August 18, 2004For Securities:SNPS

Summary

Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) filed an 8-K on August 18, 2004, to report its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2004. This filing primarily serves to attach the press release detailing these results, providing investors with a direct look at the company's performance during the reported period. The information shared under Item 12 is specifically noted as not being "filed" for certain SEC liability purposes, indicating its informational rather than formally filed status for these specific sections. The core of this 8-K is the announcement of the company's quarterly financial performance. Investors would look to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for details on key financial metrics such as revenue, profitability, earnings per share, and any forward-looking guidance or significant business developments that occurred during or were announced at the end of the third fiscal quarter. This is a standard procedure for public companies to promptly disseminate material financial information to the market.

Key Highlights

  • 1Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) announced its third fiscal quarter results for the period ended July 31, 2004.
  • 2The 8-K filing's primary purpose is to provide access to the press release detailing these financial results.
  • 3The press release, dated August 18, 2004, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4Information presented under Item 12 is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5The filing includes standard corporate information such as the company's name, address, and incorporation details.
  • 6The report was signed by Rex S. Jackson, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and provide access to Synopsys, Inc.'s financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2004, through an attached press release.

The specific financial details for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2004, are contained within the press release dated August 18, 2004, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing itself primarily serves as a vehicle to release the press release. While the press release typically contains detailed financial results and may include forward-looking statements or guidance, the 8-K filing's text does not explicitly list them. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for any such statements.

When information is furnished or provided under Item 12 and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, it means the company is not subject to the liabilities associated with making a false or misleading filing under that specific section. This is common for earnings releases attached to an 8-K, as their primary purpose is to inform the market promptly.