Synopsys Initiates $250 Million Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement
Synopsys (Nasdaq: SNPS) has announced an accelerated share repurchase agreement with Mizuho Markets Americas LLC, involving the repurchase of $250 million worth of its stock. As part of this agreement, Synopsys will receive an initial delivery of approximately 824K shares, with the final amount to be settled by April 9, 2021. The exact number of shares repurchased will depend on the stock's average daily volume-weighted price, adjusted for a discount. This initiative reflects Synopsys' commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
- Initiates a $250 million share repurchase, enhancing shareholder value.
- Initial delivery of approximately 824K shares increases demand.
- Repurchase reflects confidence in the company's financial health.
- Stock price fluctuations could affect the total shares repurchased.
- Economic instability could impact repurchase execution.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced that it has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (ASR) with Mizuho Markets Americas LLC to repurchase an aggregate of
Under the terms of the ASR, Synopsys will receive an aggregate initial share delivery of approximately 824K shares, with the remainder, if any, to be settled on or before April 9, 2021, upon completion of the repurchases. The specific number of shares that Synopsys ultimately repurchases under the ASR will be based on the average of Synopsys' daily volume-weighted average share prices during the repurchase period, less a discount.
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to Software™ partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As the world's 15th largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in software security and quality solutions. Whether you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that require the highest security and quality, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver innovative, high-quality, secure products. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the expected settlement of the ASR. Forward-looking statements are subject to both known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: the market price of Synopsys common stock during the repurchase period; the ability of Mizuho Markets Americas LLC to buy or borrow shares of Synopsys common stock; and the impact of global and regional economic and market conditions, including illiquidity and other risks of instability in the banking and financial services industry. Other risks and uncertainties that may apply are set forth in the Risk Factors section of Synopsys' most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K. Synopsys assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release.
INVESTOR CONTACT:
Lisa L. Ewbank
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-1901
Synopsys-ir@synopsys.com
EDITORIAL CONTACT:
Simone Souza
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-6454
simone@synopsys.com
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