Synopsys (SNPS) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for April 16, 2026, with virtual participation available for shareholders.

• Shareholders are invited to vote on key proposals, including director elections, executive compensation, and auditor ratification.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of ten directors to serve until the next annual meeting or until successors are elected.

• Approval of the Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan.

• Advisory vote on the compensation of named executive officers (say-on-pay).

• Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending October 31, 2026.

• Vote on a shareholder proposal regarding the right to act by written consent, with board recommending a vote against.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Ten nominees listed for board election, including Dr. Aart J. de Geus, John G. Schwarz, and others.