Form 4: Synopsys Executive Sells Shares
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Geus Aart De, EXECUTIVE CHAIR and a Director of Synopsys Inc, sold 25,000 shares of common stock on August 28, 2026 for $445.55 per share.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 25,000 Common Stock at $135.88 ($3,397,000) on August 28, 2026; holds 145,421 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 25,000 Common Stock at $445.55 ($11,138,755) on August 28, 2026; holds 120,421 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 25,000 Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) on August 28, 2026; holds 49,641 after (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 4
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a mildly negative but low-conviction signal: an insider sold $11,138,755 of stock under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, which is typically routine.
Insider Transactions
Geus Aart De — Director, Officer (EXECUTIVE CHAIR)
Transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 25,000 | $136 | $3.4M | 145,421 |
| 2026-08-28 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 25,000 | $446 | $11.1M | 120,421 |
| 2026-08-28 | Option exercise/conversion | Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) | 25,000 | — | — | 49,641 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | Option exercise/conversion (25,000 shares) |
| 2026-08-28 | Open-market sale (25,000 shares) |
| 2026-08-28 | Option exercise/conversion (25,000 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, SNPS, SYNOPSYS INC, bearish, Geus Aart De
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