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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-20-087528
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
FILED AS OF DATE:		20200327
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20200327
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20200327

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			SYNOPSYS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000883241
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE [7372]
		IRS NUMBER:				561546236
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-19807
		FILM NUMBER:		20747815

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		690 E MIDDLEFIELD RD
		CITY:			MOUNTAIN VIEW
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94043
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6505845000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		690 E MIDDLEFIELD RD
		CITY:			MOUNTAIN VIEW
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94043
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Amendment No. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;) </B></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left"><B>Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Definitive Proxy Statement </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Definitive Additional Materials </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Soliciting Material Pursuant to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#167;240.14a-12</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14a-6(i)(1)</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">0-11.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>INVESTOR CONTACT</B>: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Lisa L. Ewbank </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Synopsys, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">650-584-1901</FONT></FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">synopsys-ir@synopsys.com</FONT> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>EDITORIAL CONTACT</B>: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Simone Souza </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Synopsys, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">650-584-6454</FONT></FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">simone@synopsys.com </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Synopsys Changes 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to Virtual Format </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Co-CEO to Provide Brief Commentary on COVID-19 Situation </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. </B>&#150; <B>Mar. 27, 2020</B> &#150; <U>Synopsys, Inc.</U> (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced that its upcoming 2020 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders (Annual Meeting) will now be held in a virtual only format. The Annual Meeting will be held at the originally scheduled date and time, on Thursday, April&nbsp;9, 2020, at 8:00 am Pacific Time. In addition, Aart de Geus, Synopsys&#146;
Chairman and co-Chief Executive Officer, will provide a brief commentary of the novel coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) and how Synopsys is adapting to the current situation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Due to the emerging public health impact of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">COVID-19</FONT> and to ensure compliance with the State of California&#146;s <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">stay-at-home</FONT></FONT> restrictions, Synopsys will hold its Annual Meeting in a virtual meeting format. The timing and process for voting by proxy remains unchanged. Stockholders of
record as of the close of business on February&nbsp;10, 2020 can access, participate in, and vote at the virtual meeting at <U>www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SNPS2020</U> by using the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">16-digit</FONT> control
number included on the proxy card, voting instruction form or notice previously received. Non-stockholders may also access and listen to the virtual meeting via the link above. Further information regarding the change of location of the Annual
Meeting can be found in the proxy supplement filed by Synopsys with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March&nbsp;27, 2020. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Synopsys urges
stockholders to vote and submit proxies in advance of the Annual Meeting by one of the methods described in the proxy materials for the Annual Meeting. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>About Synopsys </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to Software<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">&#153;</SUP> partner for innovative companies developing
the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As the world&#146;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&#146;re a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">system-on-chip</FONT></FONT> (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 <U>www.synopsys.com</U>. </P>
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