Form 4: Synopsys Director Mercedes Johnson Reports Share Transfer to Trust

Director Mercedes Johnson reported a transfer of Synopsys shares to a trust, along with an automatic award of shares under the company's equity incentive plan.

Summary

• On April 10, 2025, Mercedes Johnson, a director of Synopsys Inc. [SNPS], reported a transaction involving the company's common stock.
• Johnson received an automatic award of 491 shares under the Synopsys 2017 Non-Employee Directors Equity Incentive Plan at a price of $0.0.
• These shares will vest on the date immediately preceding the first Annual Meeting following the Date of Grant, contingent upon continued board service.
• Johnson also transferred 356 shares of common stock held under direct ownership into the Mercedes Johnson Trust.
• Prior to this transfer, Johnson directly owned 356 shares and indirectly owned 1,543 shares; after the transfer, she indirectly holds 1,899 shares through the trust.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing detailing share transactions, with neutral sentiment.

Future Outlook

The shares subject to the Award will vest on the date immediately preceding the first Annual Meeting following the Date of Grant, subject to the Eligible Director's continued Board service through such date.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure related to director compensation and share ownership, common in publicly traded companies.

Stakeholder Impact

• The transfer of shares to a trust and the vesting of shares have a minor impact on shareholders.

Key Dates

Keywords

Synopsys, Director, Mercedes Johnson, Share Transfer, Trust, Equity Incentive Plan, SNPS, Beneficial Ownership, Form 4