1 Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Steven K. Shevick, Vice President, Investor Relations Synopsys, Inc. 650-584-4744 SYNOPSYS POSTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR ENDED 2000 COMPANY FULLY TRANSITIONS TO NEW LICENSE MODEL IN ONE QUARTER MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA. NOVEMBER 29, 2000 - Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) today reported its fourth quarter and annual results for the period that ended on October 28, 2000. For the fourth quarter, Synopsys reported revenue of $133.2 million and a net loss, on an earnings before goodwill (EBG) basis, which represents earnings on a fully diluted basis excluding amortization of intangible assets and in-process research and development, of ($21.0) million, or ($0.33) per share. As expected, due to the Company's transition to its new license model implemented at the beginning of the quarter, fourth quarter revenue and net income declined from the same period last year, when it reported revenue of $228.3 million and net income of $55.4 million, or $0.75 per share in the same period last year. Synopsys booked 80% of its product orders under the new subscription model during the fourth quarter. On a Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) basis, net loss after amortization of intangible assets and in-process research and development, and including unusual charges, was ($22.3) million, or ($0.34) per share, compared with net income of $53.0 million, or $0.72 per share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999. 2 Revenue for fiscal year 2000 was $783.8 million, compared with revenue for fiscal year 1999 of $806.1 million. EBG net income, excluding amortization of intangible assets and in-process research and development, was $112.3 million or $1.58 per share, compared with EBG net income of $190.7 million or $2.60 per share, for fiscal year 1999. On a GAAP basis, net income for fiscal year 2000, after amortization of intangible assets and in-process research and development, and including unusual charges, was $97.8 million or $1.38 per share, compared with net income of $161.4 million, or $2.20 per share for the same period last year. "This was an excellent quarter for Synopsys," said Dr. Aart de Geus, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Our orders were the highest of any quarter in Synopsys history. We fully transitioned to our new subscription license model in one quarter and we started building a significant backlog of revenue for future quarters. In the key area of physical synthesis, we exceeded our target of $50 million in orders for the year, and continued to produce excellent results for our customers. We are optimistic about our continued success in physical synthesis in the coming year." EARNINGS CALL OPEN TO INVESTORS Synopsys will hold a conference call for financial analysts and investors today at 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time. A live Webcast of the call will be available from http://www.StreetFusion.com or through a link on our website at http://www.synopsys.com/corporate/invest/invest.html. A recording of the call will be available by calling 1-800-475-6701, access code 540272, beginning at 9:00 p.m. today and ending on December 11, 2000. A Webcast replay will also be available from http://www.StreetFusion.com or through a link on our web site at http://www.synopsys.com/corporate/invest/invest.html from approximately 6:00PM today and ending on December 31, 2000. 2 3 OUTLOOK Synopsys also announced its operating model targets for the first quarter of fiscal year 2001 and for the full fiscal year. First quarter of fiscal year 2001 targets: - ----------------------------------------- o Revenue: between $152 million and $157 million; o Total expenses (EBG basis): between $172 million and $174 million; o Other income: between $18 million and $20 million (including approximately $13.5 million from the sale of investments held by the Company); o Pro forma tax rate: 30%; o Outstanding shares: between 62 million and 65 million; o Earnings before goodwill (EBG): between (0.03) and 0.02 per share. Full fiscal year 2001 targets: o Revenue: between $680 million and $690 million; o Total expenses (EBG basis): between $680 million and $685 million; o Other income: between $68 million and $72 million (including approximately $50 million from the sale of investments held by the Company); o Pro forma tax rate: 30%; o Outstanding shares: between 61 million and 64 million; o Earnings before goodwill (EBG): between $0.85 and $0.95 per share. The foregoing statements are forward-looking statements, and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the factors noted in the "Forward Looking Statements" section below, and in Synopsys' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These statements do not include the impact of any potential mergers, acquisitions or other business combinations that may be completed after October 28, 2000. 3 4 EFFECTIVENESS OF GUIDANCE The targets set forth above represent the Company's expectations only as of the date of this release and should not be viewed as a statement about the Company's expectations after this date. Although this release will remain available on the Company's website, its continued availability does not indicate that the Company is reaffirming or confirming its continued validity. The Company will not report on its progress during the quarter or comment to analysts or investors on, or otherwise update, such targets until it releases its quarterly results. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION NOW AVAILABLE ON SYNOPSYS WEBSITE In connection with the issuance of this press release, Synopsys is making available to investors certain current and historical information regarding its performance in geographic markets and industry market segments. Synopsys currently intends to provide this information on a quarterly basis. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS The following portions of this release contain forward-looking statements under the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934: (i) the sixth paragraph, including statements concerning continued success of the Company's physical synthesis products, and (ii) the section entitled "Outlook", including all statements regarding expected future performance. These statements are based on Synopsys' current expectations and beliefs. Actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these statements. Factors that could cause results to differ from these statements include: increasing competition in the market for the Company's products and services; failure to achieve the expected level of sales of the Company's physical synthesis products; weakness in the semiconductor or electronic systems industries; increased discounting by the Company's competitors; a lower-than-anticipated level of investment in EDA tools by the Company's customers; the unpredictability of customer reaction to the Company's new license model, including specifically the possibility that we may sell fewer perpetual licenses than expected; and 4 5 the possibility that new products will reduce demand for existing products. For further discussion of these and other factors that may cause results to differ from those projected in this release, readers are referred to documents filed by Synopsys with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the most recent reports on Forms 10-Q, 10-K, S-3, and 8-K. ABOUT SYNOPSYS Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), headquartered in Mountain View, California, creates leading electronic design automation (EDA) tools for the global electronics market. The company delivers advanced design technologies and solutions to developers of complex integrated circuits, electronic systems, and systems on a chip. Synopsys also provides consulting and support services to simplify the overall IC design process and accelerate time to market for its customers. Visit Synopsys at http://www.synopsys.com. ### Synopsys is a registered trademark of Synopsys, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of their respective owners. 5 6 SYNOPSYS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (1) (in thousands, except per share data) THREE MONTHS ENDED FISCAL YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 1999 2000 1999 ---- ---- ---- ---- (unaudited) (audited) Revenue: Product $ 45,523 $ 147,263 $ 442,453 $ 505,847 Service 87,699 81,063 341,325 300,251 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total revenue 133,222 228,326 783,778 806,098 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Cost of revenue: Product 11,149 11,085 42,257 37,888 Service 22,494 18,995 82,217 68,876 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total cost of revenue 33,643 30,080 124,474 106,764 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Gross margin 99,579 198,246 659,304 699,334 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Operating expenses: Research and development 48,728 45,106 189,280 167,085 Sales and marketing 77,662 68,440 288,762 241,639 General and administrative 16,993 12,717 59,248 47,132 Amortization of intangible assets 4,173 3,476 15,129 7,907 In-process research and development -- -- 1,750 21,176 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total operating expenses 147,556 129,739 554,169 484,939 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Operating income (47,977) 68,507 105,135 214,395 Other income, net 13,372 9,426 40,803 37,016 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income before provision for income taxes and extraordinary items (34,605) 77,933 145,938 251,411 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes (12,335) 24,938 48,160 90,049 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income before extraordinary items (22,270) 52,995 97,778 161,362 Extraordinary items, net of income tax expense -- -- -- -- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income $ (22,270) $ 52,995 $ 97,778 $ 161,362 =========== =========== =========== =========== Basic earnings per share: Net income before extraordinary items $ (0.34) $ 0.75 $ 1.43 $ 2.30 Extraordinary items -- -- -- -- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income $ (0.34) $ 0.75 $ 1.43 $ 2.30 =========== =========== =========== =========== Weighted average common shares 64,583 70,324 68,510 70,118 =========== =========== =========== =========== Diluted earnings per share: Net income before extraordinary items $ (0.34) $ 0.72 $ 1.38 $ 2.20 Extraordinary items -- -- -- -- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income $ (0.34) $ 0.72 $ 1.38 $ 2.20 =========== =========== =========== =========== Weighted average common shares and equivalents 64,583 74,030 70,998 73,422 =========== =========== =========== =========== (1) On July 15, 1999, the Board of Directors changed the Company fiscal year to end on the Saturday nearest to October 31. Information for the October 1999 transition period was filed with Synopsys' quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter of fiscal 2000. 6 7 SYNOPSYS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (1) (in thousands) (audited) OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31, 2000 1999 ---- ---- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 153,120 $ 309,394 Short-term investments 282,519 399,995 Accounts receivable, net 146,449 130,253 Prepaid expenses, deferred taxes and other 102,433 66,814 ----------- ---------- Total current assets 684,521 906,456 Property and equipment, net 157,243 135,118 Long-term investments 126,741 57,651 Intangible assets, net 51,776 56,240 Other assets 30,712 22,818 ----------- ---------- Total assets $ 1,050,993 $ 1,178,283 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 139,290 $ 98,976 Current portion of long-term debt 6,416 8,658 Accrued income taxes 56,304 50,146 Deferred revenue 150,654 126,758 ----------- ---------- Total current liabilities 352,664 284,538 ----------- ---------- Long-term debt 564 11,304 Deferred compensation 14,936 9,844 Stockholders' equity: Capital stock 559,345 542,760 Retained earnings 405,419 349,192 Treasury stock, at cost (329,493) (28,589) Accumulated other comprehensive income 47,558 9,234 ----------- ---------- Total stockholders' equity 682,829 872,597 ----------- ---------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,050,993 $ 1,178,283 ========== ========== (1) On July 15, 1999, the Board of Directors changed the Company fiscal year to end on the Saturday nearest to October 31. Information for the October 1999 transition period was filed with Synopsys' quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter of fiscal 2000. 7 8 SYNOPSYS, INC. PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (1) (2) (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) THREE MONTHS ENDED FISCAL YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 1999 2000 1999 ---- ---- ---- ---- Revenue: Product $ 45,523 $ 147,263 $ 442,453 $ 505,847 Service 87,699 81,063 341,325 300,251 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total revenue 133,222 228,326 783,778 806,098 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Cost of revenue: Product 11,149 11,085 42,257 37,888 Service 22,494 18,995 82,217 68,876 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total cost of revenue 33,643 30,080 124,474 106,764 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Gross margin 99,579 198,246 659,304 699,334 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Operating expenses: Research and development 48,728 45,106 189,280 167,085 Sales and marketing 77,662 68,440 288,762 241,639 General and administrative 16,993 12,717 59,248 47,132 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total operating expenses 143,383 126,263 537,290 455,856 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Operating income (43,804) 71,983 122,014 243,478 Other income, net 13,372 9,426 40,803 37,016 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income before provision for income taxes (30,432) 81,409 162,817 280,494 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes (9,434) 26,051 50,473 89,758 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income $ (20,998) $ 55,358 $ 112,344 $ 190,736 =========== =========== =========== =========== Basic earnings per share: Net income $ (0.33) $ 0.79 $ 1.64 $ 2.72 =========== =========== =========== =========== Weighted average common shares 64,583 70,324 68,510 70,118 =========== =========== =========== =========== Diluted earnings per share: Net income $ (0.33) $ 0.75 $ 1.58 $ 2.60 =========== =========== =========== =========== Weighted average common shares and equivalents 64,583 74,030 70,998 73,422 =========== =========== =========== =========== (1) On July 15, 1999, the Board of Directors changed the Company fiscal year to end on the Saturday nearest to October 31. Information for the October 1999 transition period was filed with Synopsys' quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter of fiscal 2000. (2) Amounts and per share data for the periods presented exclude merger-related and other costs and in-process research and development. 8