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SYNOPSYS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 17, 2005)

Filed August 17, 2005For Securities:SNPS

Summary

Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) filed an 8-K on August 17, 2005, to report its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2005. The primary purpose of this filing was to provide investors with the company's operational and financial performance for the period. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the specific results. Investors should refer to this press release for quantitative data on revenue, earnings, and other key financial metrics. The filing indicates that the information provided is for informational purposes and is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor is it incorporated by reference into other filings. This is standard practice for earnings press releases furnished in 8-K filings. The key takeaway for investors is the announcement of Q3 2005 financial performance, for which the detailed results are available in the referenced press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Synopsys, Inc. announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2005.
  • 2The announcement was made via an 8-K filing on August 17, 2005.
  • 3The detailed financial results are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4The filing serves as a mechanism to disseminate important quarterly performance information to investors.
  • 5The disclosed information is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6The report indicates the company's principal executive offices are located in Mountain View, California.
  • 7Rex S. Jackson, Senior Vice President, Acting Chief Financial Officer, signed the report on behalf of Synopsys, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide Synopsys, Inc.'s financial results for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2005, to the public and the SEC.

The detailed financial results are not included directly in the 8-K form itself. They are contained within the press release dated August 17, 2005, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this filing. Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for the specific financial data.

No, the information provided in this Item 2.02, including the attached press release, is furnished and not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company generally won't be subject to liability under that section for this specific information, although it is still publicly disclosed.

The report was signed by Rex S. Jackson, who held the titles of Senior Vice President, Acting Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel and Secretary at Synopsys, Inc.