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SYNOPSYS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 20, 2008)

Filed February 20, 2008For Securities:SNPS

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2008, as detailed in an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1). While the specific financial figures are not in the 8-K itself, this filing signals the company's performance update to the market. Additionally, the report details a key personnel change: the appointment of Esfandiar (Essie) Naddaf as Vice President, Corporate Controller, and Principal Accounting Officer, effective February 19, 2008. Mr. Naddaf brings significant experience from his tenure at Solectron Corporation and will be compensated through salary, stock options, and restricted stock units.

Key Highlights

  • 1Synopsys, Inc. reported its first quarter 2008 financial results on February 20, 2008.
  • 2The detailed financial results for the quarter ended January 31, 2008, are available in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3The company appointed Esfandiar (Essie) Naddaf as Vice President, Corporate Controller, and Principal Accounting Officer.
  • 4Mr. Naddaf's appointment was effective February 19, 2008.
  • 5Mr. Naddaf previously held various accounting and finance roles at Solectron Corporation, including Senior Vice President, Corporate Audit.
  • 6Compensation for Mr. Naddaf will include salary, stock options, and restricted stock units, along with participation in the Corporate Incentive Plan.
  • 7This filing does not alter the 'filed' status of the provided financial information for Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Synopsys, Inc.'s financial results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2008, and to report a significant executive appointment.

The detailed financial results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2008, are provided in the press release dated February 20, 2008, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

Esfandiar (Essie) Naddaf has been appointed as the Vice President, Corporate Controller, and Principal Accounting Officer, effective February 19, 2008.

Mr. Naddaf has extensive experience, having served in various accounting and finance roles at Solectron Corporation from 1999 until late 2007, where he most recently held the position of Senior Vice President, Corporate Audit.