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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 27, 1998
Synopsys, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-19807 56-154236
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
700 East Middlefield Road, Mountain View, California 94043-4033
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (650) 962-5000
Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. Other Events
On October 27, 1998, Synopsys, Inc. (the "Company") issued a
press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year
ended September 30, 1998. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1
and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(a) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release of the Company, dated
October 27, 1998, relating to the
financial results for the quarter
and fiscal year ended September 30,
1998.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SYNOPSYS, INC.
Dated: November 16, 1998 By: /s/ Steven K. Shevick
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Steven K. Shevick
Assistant Corporate Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release of the Company, dated October 27, 1998,
relating to the financial results for the quarter and
fiscal year ended September 30, 1998.