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SYNOPSYS INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 27, 2025)

Filed February 27, 2025For Securities:SNPS

Summary

This 8-K filing from Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) primarily provides updated financial information related to its pending acquisition of ANSYS, Inc. (Ansys). Investors will find the audited consolidated financial statements of Ansys for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, along with unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements of Synopsys. These pro forma statements are presented to give an indication of how the combined entity might look financially after the merger, including its balance sheet as of January 31, 2025, and statements of operations for the year ended October 31, 2024, and the three months ended January 31, 2025. The filing emphasizes that the pro forma information is for informational purposes only and is based on assumptions and estimates that may not reflect actual future results. It also clarifies that this report does not update Synopsys' own financial statements but rather supplements previously disclosed pro forma information. This release is crucial for investors seeking to understand the financial footprint of the potential combined company and to assess the impact of the Ansys acquisition on Synopsys.

Key Highlights

  • 1Synopsys has filed audited financial statements for ANSYS Inc. as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and for the three years then ended.
  • 2Unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements for Synopsys, reflecting the ANSYS acquisition, are included.
  • 3The pro forma statements provide a glimpse into the potential financial position and performance of the combined entity.
  • 4Key pro forma periods include the balance sheet as of January 31, 2025, and statements of operations for the year ended October 31, 2024, and the three months ended January 31, 2025.
  • 5This filing supplements and supersedes previously disclosed pro forma financial information related to the merger.
  • 6The report reiterates a comprehensive list of risks and uncertainties associated with the proposed merger and its impact on future operations.
  • 7Investors are reminded to consult Synopsys' and Ansys' SEC filings for a thorough understanding of associated risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide investors with updated financial information related to Synopsys' acquisition of ANSYS, Inc. This includes the audited financial statements of Ansys and unaudited pro forma combined financial statements for the potential merged entity.

No, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are for informational purposes only. They are based on certain assumptions and estimates and do not purport to reflect what Synopsys' actual results of operations or financial condition would have been had the merger been consummated on the dates assumed, nor do they indicate future financial performance.

No, this Current Report on Form 8-K does not modify or update Synopsys' own consolidated financial statements that are included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. It supplements and supersedes previously disclosed pro forma information.

The filing directs investors to consult the "Risk Factors" section of Synopsys' and Ansys' respective Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other documents filed with the SEC. A detailed list of risks is also included within this 8-K filing itself, and further information is available in the proxy statement/prospectus filed in connection with the transaction.