Synopsys: enters $1,000,000,000 accelerated share repurchase

What happened Synopsys announced on Oct 5, 2026 that it entered an accelerated share repurchase agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association to repurchase an aggregate of $1,000,000,000 of shares of Synopsys common stock. The company issued a press release about the agreement; a copy is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.

Key details

• Agreement announced Oct 5, 2026.
• Counterparty: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association.
• Aggregate repurchase amount: $1,000,000,000 of common stock.
• Press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.

Why it may matter This was reported under Item 8.01 (Other events), which covers events the company announces outside its regular periodic reports. The filing does not show why the company acted.