Item 9B. Other Information

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensation Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On December 9, 2021, Chi-Foon Chan notified the Company of his decision not to stand for re-election to Synopsys’ Board of Directors at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the 2022 Annual Meeting). Mr. Chan’s decision not to stand for re-election was not the result of any disagreement with Synopsys on any matter. Mr. Chan will continue to serve as a director until his term ends at the 2022 Annual Meeting, and the Company is thankful for his dedicated service.