Item 1. Financial Statements

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Item 1. Financial Statements

SYNOPSYS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except par value amounts)

April 30, 2023October 31, 2022
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,544,592$1,417,608
Short-term investments150,846147,913
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments1,695,4381,565,521
Accounts receivable, net779,892796,091
Inventories256,426211,927
Prepaid and other current assets429,179439,130
Total current assets3,160,9353,012,669
Property and equipment, net546,439483,300
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net576,727559,090
Goodwill3,888,2493,842,234
Intangible assets, net357,113386,446
Deferred income taxes774,391670,653
Other long-term assets486,878463,695
Total assets$9,790,732$9,418,087
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$701,816$809,403
Operating lease liabilities78,05654,274
Deferred revenue1,968,8081,910,822
Total current liabilities2,748,6802,774,499
Long-term operating lease liabilities591,667581,273
Long-term deferred revenue191,413154,472
Long-term debt20,20120,824
Other long-term liabilities365,949327,829
Total liabilities3,917,9103,858,897
Redeemable non-controlling interest35,87738,664
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 2,000 shares authorized; none outstanding——
Common stock, $0.01 par value: 400,000 shares authorized; 152,251 and 152,375 shares outstanding, respectively1,5231,524
Capital in excess of par value1,330,0721,487,126
Retained earnings6,075,0095,534,307
Treasury stock, at cost: 5,010 and 4,886 shares, respectively(1,428,748)(1,272,955)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(145,997)(234,277)
Total Synopsys stockholders’ equity5,831,8595,515,725
Non-controlling interest5,0864,801
Total stockholders’ equity5,836,9455,520,526
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and stockholders’ equity$9,790,732$9,418,087

See the accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

SYNOPSYS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
2023202220232022
Revenue:
Time-based products$808,196$723,821$1,590,509$1,431,304
Upfront products345,524336,625682,182704,899
Total products revenue1,153,7201,060,4462,272,6912,136,203
Maintenance and service241,143218,783483,512413,281
Total revenue1,394,8631,279,2292,756,2032,549,484
Cost of revenue:
Products184,732150,690359,099316,089
Maintenance and service95,41087,666186,757165,891
Amortization of intangible assets17,87214,45536,51227,815
Total cost of revenue298,014252,811582,368509,795
Gross margin1,096,8491,026,4182,173,8352,039,689
Operating expenses:
Research and development485,597389,964950,926773,935
Sales and marketing222,115191,573432,900372,083
General and administrative91,08373,957188,447154,965
Amortization of intangible assets6,5826,91213,29915,912
Restructuring charges4,14031144,99912,057
Total operating expenses809,517662,7171,630,5711,328,952
Operating income287,332363,701543,264710,737
Other income (expense), net4,253(23,913)27,545(43,706)
Income before income taxes291,585339,788570,809667,031
Provision (benefit) for income taxes21,63745,89632,23459,798
Net income$269,948$293,892$538,575$607,233
Net income (loss) attributed to non-controlling interest and redeemable non-controlling interest(2,962)(889)(5,871)(1,235)
Net income attributed to Synopsys$272,910$294,781$544,446$608,468
Net income per share attributed to Synopsys:
Basic$1.79$1.93$3.57$3.97
Diluted$1.76$1.89$3.51$3.88
Shares used in computing per share amounts:
Basic152,187153,090152,294153,154
Diluted154,730156,167155,044156,815

See the accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

SYNOPSYS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited, in thousands)

Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
2023202220232022
Net income$269,948$293,892$538,575$607,233
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment(8,788)(39,999)31,529(40,612)
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax of $0 for periods presented380(1,173)1,538(1,673)
Cash flow hedges:
Deferred gains (losses), net of tax $1,959 and $(12,848) for the three and six months ended April 30, 2023, respectively, and of $9,181 and $9,411 for each of the same periods in fiscal 2022, respectively.(4,530)(21,132)37,582(22,717)
Reclassification adjustment on deferred (gains) losses included in net income, net of tax of $(3,497) and $(6,596), for each of the three and six months ended April 30, 2023, and of $(170) and $(472) for each of the same periods in fiscal 2022, respectively.9,27466217,6311,507
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax effects(3,664)(61,642)88,280(63,495)
Comprehensive income266,284232,250626,855543,738
Less: net income (loss) attributed to non-controlling interest and redeemable non-controlling interest(2,962)(889)(5,871)(1,235)
Comprehensive income attributed to Synopsys$269,246$233,139$632,726$544,973

See the accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

SYNOPSYS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited, in thousands)

Capital in Excess of Par ValueRetained EarningsTreasury StockAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total Synopsys Stockholders’ EquityNon-controlling InterestStockholders’ Equity
Common Stock
SharesAmount
Balance at January 31, 2023152,380$1,524$1,292,900$5,805,843$(1,321,180)$(142,333)$5,636,754$5,948$5,642,702
Net income272,910272,910(366)272,544
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax effects(3,664)(3,664)(3,664)
Purchases of treasury stock(825)(8)8(300,000)(300,000)(300,000)
Common stock issued, net of shares withheld for employee taxes6967(106,258)(312)192,43285,86985,869
Stock-based compensation142,293142,293965143,258
Adjustments to redeemable non-controlling interest(3,432)(3,432)(3,432)
Recognition of non-controlling interest upon issuance of subsidiary stock1,1291,129(1,461)(332)
Balance at April 30, 2023152,251$1,523$1,330,072$6,075,009$(1,428,748)$(145,997)$5,831,859$5,086$5,836,945
Balance at October 31, 2022152,375$1,524$1,487,126$5,534,307$(1,272,955)$(234,277)$5,515,725$4,801$5,520,526
Net income544,446544,446(660)543,786
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax effects88,28088,28088,280
Purchases of treasury stock(1,631)(16)16(560,724)(560,724)(560,724)
Equity forward contract, net(45,000)(45,000)(45,000)
Common stock issued, net of shares withheld for employee taxes1,50715(388,278)(312)404,93116,35616,356
Stock-based compensation275,079275,0792,406277,485
Adjustments to redeemable non-controlling interest(3,432)(3,432)(3,432)
Recognition of non-controlling interest upon issuance of subsidiary stock1,1291,129(1,461)(332)
Balance at April 30, 2023152,251$1,523$1,330,072$6,075,009$(1,428,748)$(145,997)$5,831,859$5,086$5,836,945
Capital in Excess of Par ValueRetained EarningsTreasury StockAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total Synopsys Stockholders’ EquityNon-controlling InterestStockholders’ Equity
Common Stock
SharesAmount
Balance at January 31, 2022153,256$1,533$1,430,226$4,863,400$(856,929)$(51,457)$5,386,773$3,460$5,390,233
Net income294,781294,781(341)294,440
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax effects(61,642)(61,642)(61,642)
Purchases of treasury stock(984)(9)9(290,000)(290,000)(290,000)
Equity forward contract, net40,00040,00040,000
Common stock issued, net of shares withheld for employee taxes6836(62,815)147,69584,88684,886
Stock-based compensation110,061110,061110,061
Adjustments to redeemable non-controlling interest(548)(548)(548)
Balance at April 30, 2022152,955$1,530$1,517,481$5,157,633$(999,234)$(113,099)$5,564,311$3,119$5,567,430
Balance at October 31, 2021153,062$1,531$1,576,363$4,549,713$(782,866)$(49,604)$5,295,137$3,806$5,298,943
Net income608,468608,468(687)607,781
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax effects(63,495)(63,495)(63,495)
Purchases of treasury stock(1,685)(16)16(535,000)(535,000)(535,000)
Equity forward contract, net35,00035,00035,000
Common stock issued, net of shares withheld for employee taxes1,57815(299,730)318,63218,91718,917
Stock-based compensation205,832205,832205,832
Adjustments to redeemable non-controlling interest(548)(548)(548)
Balance at April 30, 2022152,955$1,530$1,517,481$5,157,633$(999,234)$(113,099)$5,564,311$3,119$5,567,430

See the accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

SYNOPSYS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited, in thousands)

Six Months Ended April 30,
20232022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$538,575$607,233
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization and depreciation116,922111,962
Reduction of operating lease right-of-use assets48,07342,412
Amortization of capitalized costs to obtain revenue contracts39,58834,574
Stock-based compensation277,485205,832
Allowance for credit losses6,134(4,516)
Deferred income taxes(125,090)8,944
Other non-cash4,9727,479
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable9,289(169,785)
Inventories(48,648)7,725
Prepaid and other current assets49,437(2,417)
Other long-term assets(75,324)(8,701)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(162,840)(181,008)
Operating lease liabilities(31,634)(43,963)
Income taxes94,587(34,246)
Deferred revenue76,165324,176
Net cash provided by operating activities817,691905,701
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term investments67,71743,653
Purchases of short-term investments(68,738)(45,158)
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments7,248582
Purchases of long-term investments—(7,000)
Purchases of property and equipment(91,368)(67,367)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(41,324)(109,060)
Capitalization of software development costs(1,247)(1,065)
Other—(600)
Net cash used in investing activities(127,712)(186,015)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of debt(1,294)(75,938)
Issuances of common stock132,808120,710
Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards(116,838)(101,126)
Purchase of equity forward contract(45,000)—
Purchases of treasury stock(560,724)(500,000)
Other(122)(2,709)
Net cash used in financing activities(591,170)(559,063)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash27,708(19,955)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash126,517140,668
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year1,419,8641,435,183
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$1,546,381$1,575,851

See the accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

SYNOPSYS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1. Description of Business

Synopsys, Inc. (Synopsys, we, our or us) provides products and services used across the entire Silicon to Software spectrum, from engineers creating advanced semiconductors to software developers seeking to ensure the security and quality of their code.

We are a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) software that engineers use to design and test integrated circuits (ICs), also known as chips. We provide software and hardware used to validate the electronic systems that incorporate chips and the software that runs on them. We also provide technical services and support to help our customers develop advanced chips and electronic systems. These products and services are part of our Design Automation segment.

We also offer semiconductor intellectual property (IP) products, which are pre-designed circuits that engineers use as components of larger chip designs rather than designing those circuits themselves. These products and services are part of our Design IP segment.

We are also a leading provider of software tools and services that improve the security, quality and compliance of software in a wide variety of industries, including electronics, financial services, automotive, medicine, energy and industrials. These tools and services are part of our Software Integrity segment.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation

We have prepared the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Pursuant to these rules and regulations, we have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures we normally include in our annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP). The condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited but, in management’s opinion, we have made all adjustments (consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments, except as otherwise indicated) necessary for a fair presentation of our quarterly results. Our interim period operating results do not necessarily indicate the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full fiscal year. These financial statements and accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022 as filed with the SEC on December 12, 2022 (our Annual Report).

Use of Estimates. To prepare financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, management must make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates and could have a material impact on our operating results and financial position.

Principles of Consolidation. The condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of our wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Fiscal Year End. Our fiscal year generally ends on the Saturday nearest to October 31 and consists of 52 weeks, with the exception that approximately every five years, we have a 53-week year. When a 53-week year occurs, we include the additional week in the first quarter to realign fiscal quarters with calendar quarters. Fiscal 2023 and 2022 are both 52-week years. Fiscal 2023 will end on October 28, 2023. Fiscal 2022 ended on October 29, 2022. For presentation purposes, the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes refer to the closest calendar month end.

Comparability. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period's condensed consolidated financial statements to conform to the current year presentation. The reclassifications did not have a material impact on the prior period's condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of income, statements of comprehensive income and statements of cash flows.

Segment Reporting. Effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we realigned our organizational structure to evaluate the results of our Design IP business separately. Our Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), our Chief

Executive Officer (CEO), now regularly reviews disaggregated segment information, assesses performance against our key growth strategies and allocates resources based on this new organizational structure. As a result, effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we changed our reportable segments from two reportable segments to the following three reportable segments: (1) Design Automation, which includes EDA tools, system integration solutions and other associated revenue categories, (2) Design IP, which includes IP products, and (3) Software Integrity, which includes a comprehensive solution for building integrity—security, quality and compliance testing—into the customers' software development lifecycle and supply chain. As such, prior period reportable segment results and related disclosures have been reclassified to reflect our current reportable segments.

Goodwill. As a result of the change to our reportable segments, we reassessed our reporting units for the evaluation of goodwill during the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Prior to this change, our reporting units were determined to be the same as reportable segments for the purpose of goodwill impairment assessment. Our reassessment determined that we now have three reporting units, which are the same as our reportable segments.

Goodwill represents the excess of the aggregate purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired by us. The carrying amount of goodwill at each reporting unit is tested for impairment annually on the first day of the fourth fiscal quarter, or more frequently if facts and circumstances warrant a review. We perform either a qualitative or quantitative assessment for goodwill impairment test. When a quantitative goodwill impairment assessment is performed, we use an income approach based on discounted cash flow analysis, a market approach based on market multiples, or a combination of both. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, a goodwill impairment loss is recorded for the difference.

The change in reporting units was considered a triggering event, indicating a test for goodwill impairment was required before and after the change in reporting units. We performed those impairment tests, which did not result in the identification of an impairment loss as of January 31, 2023.

If assumptions or estimates with respect to our future performance vary from what is expected, including but not limited to those assumptions relating to inflationary pressure on costs and geopolitical uncertainties, this may impact the impairment analysis and could reduce the underlying cash flows used to estimate fair values and result in a decline in fair value that may trigger future impairment charges.

Significant Accounting Policies. There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies included in our Annual Report*.*

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions (ASU 2022-03), which applies to all equity securities measured at fair value that are subject to contractual sale restrictions. This change prohibits entities from taking into account contractual restrictions on the sale of equity securities when estimating fair value and introduces required disclosures for such transactions. The standard will become effective for us beginning on November 1, 2024 and will be applied prospectively. Early adoption is permitted. Any future impact from the adoption of this guidance will depend on the facts and circumstances of future transactions.

Note 3. Revenue

Disaggregated Revenue

The following table showed the percentage of revenue by product groups:

Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
2023202220232022
EDA64.6%61.6%64.4%61.5%
Design IP24.0%27.2%24.6%27.7%
Software Integrity9.5%8.8%9.4%8.6%
Other1.9%2.4%1.6%2.2%
Total100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Contract Balances

The contract assets indicated below are presented as prepaid and other current assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The contract assets are transferred to receivables when the rights to invoice and receive payment become unconditional. Unbilled receivables are presented as accounts receivable, net, in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Contract balances were as follows:

As of
April 30, 2023October 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Contract assets, net$249,195$260,498
Unbilled receivables$44,265$46,254
Deferred revenue$2,160,221$2,065,294

During the three and six months ended April 30, 2023, we recognized revenue of $425.2 million and $1.2 billion, respectively, that was included in the deferred revenue balance as of October 31, 2022.

Contracted but unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied performance obligations were approximately $7.3 billion as of April 30, 2023, which includes $1.4 billion in non-cancellable Flexible Spending Account (FSA) commitments from customers where actual product selection and quantities of specific products or services are to be determined by customers at a later date. We have elected to exclude future sales-based royalty payments from the remaining performance obligations. Approximately 42% of the contracted but unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied performance obligations as of April 30, 2023, excluding non-cancellable FSA, are expected to be recognized over the next 12 months, with the remainder recognized thereafter.

During the three and six months ended April 30, 2023, we recognized $26.9 million and $51.6 million, respectively, from performance obligations satisfied from sales-based royalties earned during the periods. During the three and six months ended April 30, 2022, we recognized $37.7 million and $69.7 million, respectively, from performance obligations satisfied from sales-based royalties earned during the periods.

Costs of Obtaining a Contract with Customer

Capitalized commission costs, net of accumulated amortization, as of April 30, 2023 were $97.9 million and included in other long-term assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Amortization of these assets was $20.7 million and $39.6 million during the three and six months ended April 30, 2023, respectively, and included in sales and marketing expense in the condensed consolidated statements of income. Amortization of these assets was $17.8 million and $34.6 million during the three and six months ended April 30, 2022, respectively, and included in sales and marketing expense in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

Note 4. Business Combination

During the six months ended April 30, 2023, we completed one acquisition for aggregate purchase consideration of $38.6 million, net of cash acquired. The purchase consideration was allocated as follows: $20.3 million to identifiable intangible assets and $23.0 million to goodwill. The total purchase consideration is preliminary, and as additional information becomes available, we may further revise it during the remainder of the measurement period, which will not exceed 12 months from the closing of the acquisition. The goodwill recognized was assigned to the Design Automation reporting unit, and was not deductible for income tax purposes.

We have included the financial results of this acquisition in our condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. These results were not material to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Transaction costs were $2.7 million and $5.3 million during the three and six months ended April 30, 2023, respectively. Transaction costs were $4.0 million and $6.1 million during the three and six months ended April 30, 2022, respectively. These costs mainly consisted of professional fees and administrative costs and were expensed as incurred in our condensed consolidated statements of income.

Note 5. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

As a result of the change in reporting units effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we estimated the fair value of

our new reporting units and reallocated goodwill to the reporting units using a relative fair value method. No impairment of goodwill was identified for any period presented.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the six months ended April 30, 2023 were as follows:

(in thousands)
Balance at October 31, 2022$3,842,234
Additions23,029
Adjustments3,054
Effect of foreign currency translation19,932
Balance at April 30, 2023$3,888,249

During the six months ended April 30, 2023, we finalized certain estimates impacting total preliminary purchase consideration for certain acquisitions and recorded the resulting measurement period adjustments which increased goodwill.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets as of April 30, 2023 consisted of the following:

Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Amount
(in thousands)
Core/developed technology$1,097,217$848,890$248,327
Customer relationships431,303345,85785,446
Contract rights intangible193,594189,9533,641
Trademarks and trade names52,79535,84016,955
Capitalized software development costs49,83847,0942,744
Total$1,824,747$1,467,634$357,113

Intangible assets as of October 31, 2022 consisted of the following:

Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Amount
(in thousands)
Core/developed technology$1,083,703$813,226$270,477
Customer relationships426,242333,98492,258
Contract rights intangible190,666188,2622,404
Trademarks and trade names52,79534,05418,741
Capitalized software development costs48,59146,0252,566
Total$1,801,997$1,415,551$386,446

Amortization expense related to intangible assets consisted of the following:

Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Core/developed technology$17,481$13,728$35,750$26,576
Customer relationships5,6896,31211,51314,497
Contract rights intangible3917277621,454
Trademarks and trade names8936001,7861,200
Capitalized software development costs(1)5106811,0691,433
Total$24,964$22,048$50,880$45,160

(1) Amortization of capitalized software development costs is included in cost of products revenue in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

The following table presented the estimated future amortization of intangible assets as of April 30, 2023:

Fiscal year(in thousands)
Remainder of fiscal 2023$50,787
202492,016
202574,135
202661,060
202740,858
2028 and thereafter38,257
Total$357,113

Note 6. Balance Sheets Components

As of
April 30, 2023October 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Other long-term assets:
Deferred compensation plan assets$310,872$279,096
Capitalized commission, net97,93396,509
Other78,07388,090
Total$486,878$463,695
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:
Payroll and related benefits$374,587$559,886
Other accrued liabilities242,832211,937
Accounts payable84,39737,580
Total$701,816$809,403
Other long-term liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan liabilities$310,872$279,096
Other55,07748,733
Total$365,949$327,829

Note 7. Financial Assets and Liabilities

Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments

As of April 30, 2023, the balances of our cash equivalents and short-term investments were as follows:

CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized Losses Less Than 12 Continuous MonthsGross Unrealized Losses 12 Continuous Months or LongerEstimated Fair Value**(1)**
(in thousands)
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds$73,611$—$—$—$73,611
Total:$73,611$—$—$—$73,611
Short-term investments:
U.S. government agency & T-bills$20,922$5$(59)$—$20,868
Municipal bonds1,965——(40)1,925
Corporate debt securities99,51796(204)(669)98,740
Asset-backed securities29,50214(60)(143)29,313
Total:$151,906$115$(323)$(852)$150,846

*(1)*See Note 8. Fair Value Measurements for further discussion on fair values.

The contractual maturities of our available-for-sale debt securities as of April 30, 2023 were as follows:

Amortized CostFair Value
(in thousands)
less than 1 year$68,597$68,014
1-5 years78,92078,523
5-10 years2,3902,379
>10 years1,9991,930
Total$151,906$150,846

As of October 31, 2022, the balances of our cash equivalents and short-term investments were as follows:

CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized Losses Less Than 12 Continuous MonthsGross Unrealized Losses 12 Continuous Months or LongerEstimated Fair Value**(1)**
(in thousands)
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds$77,683$—$—$—$77,683
Total:$77,683$—$—$—$77,683
Short-term investments:
U.S. government agency & T-bills$25,816$—$(174)$(39)$25,603
Municipal bonds2,970—(12)(80)2,878
Corporate debt securities95,8997(747)(1,135)94,024
Asset-backed securities25,826—(149)(269)25,408
Total:$150,511$7$(1,082)$(1,523)$147,913

*(1)*See Note 8. Fair Value Measurements for further discussion on fair values.

Restricted cash. We include amounts generally described as restricted cash in cash and cash equivalents when reconciling beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Restricted cash is primarily associated with office leases.

The following table provided a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets:

As of
April 30, 2023October 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents$1,544,592$1,417,608
Restricted cash included in prepaid and other current assets1,0501,566
Restricted cash included in other long-term assets739690
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$1,546,381$1,419,864

Non-marketable equity securities. Our portfolio of non-marketable equity securities consists of strategic investments in privately held companies. There was no impairment of non-marketable equity securities during the three months ended April 30, 2023 and there was an immaterial impairment of a non-marketable equity security during the six months ended April 30, 2023. There was no impairment of non-marketable equity securities during the three and six months ended April 30, 2022.

Derivatives

We recognize derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value and provide qualitative and quantitative disclosures about such derivatives. We operate internationally and are exposed to potentially adverse movements in foreign currency exchange rates. We enter into hedges in the form of foreign currency forward contracts to reduce our exposure to foreign currency rate changes on non-functional currency denominated forecasted transactions and balance sheet positions including: (1) certain assets and liabilities, (2) shipments forecasted to occur within approximately one month, (3) future billings and revenue on previously shipped orders, and (4) certain future intercompany invoices denominated in foreign currencies.

The duration of forward contracts, the majority of which are short-term, ranges from approximately 1 month to 27 months at inception. We do not use foreign currency forward contracts for speculative or trading purposes. We enter into foreign exchange forward contracts with high credit quality financial institutions that are rated "A" or above and to date have not experienced nonperformance by counterparties. In addition, we mitigate credit risk in derivative transactions by permitting net settlement of transactions with the same counterparty and anticipate continued performance by all counterparties to such agreements.

The assets or liabilities associated with the forward contracts are recorded at fair value in other current assets or accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The accounting for gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value depends on the use of the foreign currency forward contract and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting. The cash flow impact upon settlement of the derivative contracts is included in net cash provided by operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

Cash Flow Hedging Activities

Certain foreign exchange forward contracts are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. These contracts have durations of approximately 27 months or less. Certain forward contracts are rolled over periodically to capture the full length of exposure to our foreign currency risk, which can be up to three years. To receive hedge accounting treatment, all hedging relationships are formally documented at the inception of the hedge, and the hedges must be highly effective in offsetting changes to future cash flows on the hedged transactions. The related gains or losses resulting from changes in fair value of these hedges is initially reported, net of tax, as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) in stockholders’ equity and reclassified into revenue or operating expenses, as appropriate, at the time the hedged transactions affect earnings. We expect a majority of the hedge balance in OCI to be reclassified to the statements of income within the next 12 months.

We did not record any gains or losses related to discontinuation of cash flow hedges during the six months ended April 30, 2023 and 2022.

Non-designated Hedging Activities

Our foreign exchange forward contracts that are used to hedge non-functional currency denominated balance sheet assets and liabilities are not designated as hedging instruments. Accordingly, any gains or losses from changes in the fair value of the forward contracts are recorded in other income (expense), net. The gains and losses on these forward contracts generally offset the gains and losses associated with the underlying assets and liabilities, which are also recorded in other income (expense), net. The duration of the forward contracts for hedging our balance sheet exposure is approximately one month.

We also have certain foreign exchange forward contracts for hedging certain international revenues and expenses that are not designated as hedging instruments. Accordingly, any gains or losses from changes in the fair value of the forward contracts are recorded in other income (expense), net. The gains and losses on these forward contracts generally offset the gains and losses associated with the foreign currency in operating income. The duration of these forward contracts is usually less than one year. The overall goal of our hedging program is to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations on the net income over the fiscal year.

The effects of the non-designated derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated statements of income were summarized as follows:

Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Gains (losses) recorded in other income (expense), net$(3,484)$(5,707)$4,737$(5,261)

The notional amounts in the table below for derivative instruments provided one measure of the transaction volume outstanding:

As of
April 30, 2023October 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Total gross notional amounts$1,167,333$1,386,140
Net fair value$2,249$(50,080)

Our exposure to market gains or losses will vary over time as a function of currency exchange rates. The amounts ultimately realized upon settlement of these financial instruments, together with the gains and losses on the underlying exposures, will depend on actual market conditions during the remaining life of the instruments.

The following table represented the condensed consolidated balance sheets location and amount of derivative instrument fair values segregated between designated and non-designated hedge instruments:

Fair values of derivative instruments designated as hedging instrumentsFair values of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments
(in thousands)
Balance at April 30, 2023
Other current assets$13,007$128
Accrued liabilities$10,698$188
Balance at October 31, 2022
Other current assets$2,315$223
Accrued liabilities$52,171$447

The following table represented the location of the amount of gains and losses on derivative instrument fair values for designated hedge instruments, net of tax in the condensed consolidated statements of income:

Location of gains (losses) recognized in OCI on derivativesAmount of gains (losses) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)Location of gains (losses) reclassified from OCIAmount of gains (losses) reclassified from OCI (effective portion)
(in thousands)
Three months ended April 30, 2023
Foreign exchange contractsRevenue$1,149Revenue$(5,537)
Foreign exchange contractsOperating expenses(5,679)Operating expenses(3,737)
Total$(4,530)$(9,274)
Three months ended April 30, 2022
Foreign exchange contractsRevenue$(7,008)Revenue$229
Foreign exchange contractsOperating expenses(14,124)Operating expenses(891)
Total$(21,132)$(662)
Six months ended April 30, 2023
Foreign exchange contractsRevenue$6,416Revenue$(9,504)
Foreign exchange contractsOperating expenses31,166Operating expenses(8,127)
Total$37,582$(17,631)
Six months ended April 30, 2022
Foreign exchange contractsRevenue$(7,825)Revenue$(342)
Foreign exchange contractsOperating expenses(14,892)Operating expenses(1,165)
Total$(22,717)$(1,507)

Note 8. Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, defines fair value, establishes guidelines and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The accounting guidance requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The accounting guidance also establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the independence of the source and objective evidence of the inputs used. There are three fair value hierarchies based upon the level of inputs that are significant to fair value measurement:

Level 1—Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical instruments in active markets;

Level 2—Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-driven valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; and

Level 3—Unobservable inputs to the valuation derived from fair valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.

On a recurring basis, we measure the fair value of certain of our assets and liabilities, which include cash equivalents, short-term investments, non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets, and foreign currency derivative contracts.

Our cash equivalents and short-term investments are classified within Level 1 or Level 2 because they are valued using quoted market prices in an active market or alternative independent pricing sources and models utilizing market observable inputs.

Our non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets consist of money market and mutual funds invested in domestic and international marketable securities that are directly observable in active markets and are therefore classified within Level 1.

Our foreign currency derivative contracts are classified within Level 2 because these contracts are not actively traded, and the valuation inputs are based on quoted prices and market observable data of similar instruments.

Our borrowings under the credit and term loan facilities are classified within Level 2 because these borrowings are not actively traded and have a variable interest rate structure based upon market rates currently available to us for debt with similar terms and maturities. See Note 10. Credit and Term Loan Facilities of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on these borrowings.

Assets/Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were summarized below as of April 30, 2023:

Fair Value Measurement Using
DescriptionTotalQuoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(in thousands)
Assets
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds$73,61173,611$—$—
Short-term investments:
U.S. government agency & T-bills20,868—20,868—
Municipal bonds1,925—1,925—
Corporate debt securities98,740—98,740—
Asset-backed securities29,313—29,313—
Prepaid and other current assets:
Foreign currency derivative contracts13,135—13,135—
Other long-term assets:
Deferred compensation plan assets310,872310,872——
Total assets$548,464$384,483$163,981$—
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:
Foreign currency derivative contracts$10,886$—$10,886$—
Other long-term liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan liabilities310,872310,872——
Total liabilities$321,758$310,872$10,886$—

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were summarized below as of October 31, 2022:

Fair Value Measurement Using
DescriptionTotalQuoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(in thousands)
Assets
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds$77,683$77,683$—$—
Short-term investments:
U.S. government agency & T-bills25,603—25,603—
Municipal bonds2,878—2,878—
Corporate debt securities94,024—94,024—
Asset-backed securities25,408—25,408—
Prepaid and other current assets:
Foreign currency derivative contracts2,538—2,538—
Other long-term assets:
Deferred compensation plan assets279,096279,096——
Total assets$507,230$356,779$150,451$—
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:
Foreign currency derivative contracts$52,618$—$52,618$—
Other long-term liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan liabilities279,096279,096——
Total liabilities$331,714$279,096$52,618$—

Assets/Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

Non-Marketable Equity Securities

Non-marketable equity securities are classified within Level 3 as they are valued using a combination of observable transaction price and unobservable inputs or data in an inactive market due to the absence of market price and inherent lack of liquidity.

Note 9. Restructuring Charges

In the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we initiated a restructuring plan for involuntary employee terminations as part of a business reorganization (the 2023 Plan). Total charges under the 2023 Plan are expected to be in the range of $50.0 million and $70.0 million, and consist primarily of severance costs and facility exit costs. The 2023 Plan is anticipated to be completed in the third quarter of fiscal 2023.

During the three and six months ended April 30, 2023, we recorded restructuring charges of $4.1 million and $45.0 million, respectively, and made payments of $36.6 million and $36.8 million, respectively, under the 2023 Plan. As of April 30, 2023, the outstanding restructuring related liabilities were $8.2 million and recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Note 10. Credit and Term Loan Facilities

On December 14, 2022, we entered into a Fifth Extension and Amendment Agreement (the Fifth Amendment), which amended and restated our previous credit agreement, dated as of January 22, 2021 (as amended and restated, the Credit Agreement).

The Fifth Amendment increased the existing senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the Revolver) from $650.0 million to $850.0 million and extended the maturity date from January 22, 2024 to December 14, 2027, which could be further extended at our option. The Credit Agreement also provides an uncommitted incremental revolving loan facility of up to $150.0 million in the aggregate principal amount. The Credit Agreement contains a

financial covenant requiring us to maintain a maximum consolidated leverage ratio, as well as other non-financial covenants. As of April 30, 2023, we were in compliance with the financial covenant.

Borrowings bear interest at the adjusted term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus an applicable margin between 0.785% and 0.975% based upon our consolidated leverage ratio. In addition, facility fees are payable on the Revolver at rates between 0.09% and 0.15% per year based on our leverage ratio on the daily amount of the revolving commitment.

There was no outstanding balance under the Revolver as of April 30, 2023 and October 31, 2022.

In July 2018, we entered into a 12-year 220.0 million Renminbi (approximately $33.0 million) credit agreement with a lender in China to support our facilities expansion. Borrowings bear interest at a floating rate based on the 5-year Loan Prime Rate plus 0.74%. As of April 30, 2023, we had $20.2 million outstanding balance under the agreement.

The carrying amount of the short-term and long-term debt approximates the estimated fair value.

Note 11. Leases

We have operating lease arrangements for office space, data center, equipment and other corporate assets. These leases have various expiration dates through December 31, 2042, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 10 years. Because we are not reasonably certain to exercise these renewal options, the options are not considered in determining the lease term and associated potential option payments are excluded from lease payments.

The components of our lease expense during the period presented were as follows:

Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Operating lease expense (1)$24,480$22,159$48,828$44,191
Variable lease expense (2)4,9292,8709,2544,993
Total lease expense$29,409$25,029$58,082$49,184

(1) Operating lease expense includes immaterial amounts of short-term leases, net of sublease income.

(2) Variable lease expense includes payments to lessors that are not fixed or determinable at lease commencement date. These payments primarily consist of maintenance, property taxes, insurance and variable indexed based payments.

Supplemental cash flow information during the period presented was as follows:

Six Months Ended April 30,
20232022
(in thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities$43,920$41,871
ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities$58,067$138,612

Lease term and discount rate information related to our operating leases as of the end of the period presented were as follows:

As of
April 30, 2023October 31, 2022
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)8.549.16
Weighted-average discount rate2.35%2.19%

The following table represented the maturities of our future lease payments due under operating leases as of April 30, 2023:

Lease Payments
Fiscal year(in thousands)
Remainder of fiscal 2023$36,213
2024107,923
202597,195
202686,361
202784,725
2028 and thereafter334,335
Total future minimum lease payments746,752
Less: Imputed interest77,029
Total lease liabilities$669,723

In addition, certain facilities owned by us were leased to third parties under non-cancellable operating lease agreements. These leases have annual escalating payments and have expiration dates through March 31, 2031 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the existing agreement. The lease receipts from owned facilities, including sublease income from other facilities leased by us, due to us as of April 30, 2023 were as follows:

Lease Receipts
Fiscal year(in thousands)
Remainder of fiscal 2023$8,329
202424,732
202525,360
202626,214
202727,333
2028 and thereafter84,030
Total$195,998

Note 12. Redeemable Non-controlling Interest

During the second quarter of fiscal 2022, we acquired 75% equity interest in OpenLight Photonics, Inc. (OpenLight) for cash consideration of $90.0 million. The remaining 25% equity interest in OpenLight is held by Juniper Networks, Inc. (the Minority Investor) from their contribution of IP and certain tangible assets.

The agreement with the Minority Investor contains redemption features whereby the interest held by the Minority Investor is redeemable either (1) at the option of the Minority Investor on or after the third anniversary of the acquisition or sooner in certain circumstances or (2) at our option beginning on the third anniversary of the acquisition. This option is exercisable at the greater of fair value at the time of redemption or $30.0 million and was valued at $10.1 million, resulting in a total consideration of $100.1 million.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2023, our ownership interest in OpenLight was reduced to 73% as a result of a recognition of non-controlling interest upon issuance of OpenLight stock.

During the six months ended April 30, 2023, OpenLight incurred a net loss of $21.0 million, of which $5.2 million was attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest. Other adjustments to redeemable non-controlling interest were not material during this period. As of April 30, 2023, the carrying value of the redeemable non-controlling interest was recorded at its estimated fair value of $35.9 million in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Note 13. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), on an after-tax basis where applicable, were as follows:

As of
April 30, 2023October 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Cumulative currency translation adjustments$(124,663)$(156,192)
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net of taxes(20,273)(75,486)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes(1,061)(2,599)
Total$(145,997)$(234,277)

The effect of amounts reclassified out of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net income was as follows:

Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Reclassifications:
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of taxes
Revenues$(5,537)$229$(9,504)$(342)
Operating expenses(3,737)(891)(8,127)(1,165)
Total$(9,274)$(662)$(17,631)$(1,507)

Note 14. Stock Repurchase Program

In September 2022, our Board of Directors approved a replenishment of our stock repurchase program (the Program) with authorization to purchase up to $1.5 billion of our common stock.

In February 2023, we entered into an accelerated stock repurchase agreement (the February 2023 ASR) to repurchase an aggregate of $300.0 million of our common stock. Pursuant to the February 2023 ASR, we made a prepayment of $300.0 million to receive initial deliveries of shares valued at $255.0 million. The remaining balance of $45.0 million was settled in May 2023. Total shares purchased under the February 2023 ASR were approximately 0.8 million shares, at an average purchase price of $364.1 per share.

As of April 30, 2023, $794.3 million remained available for future repurchases under the Program.

Stock repurchase activities as well as the reissuance of treasury stock for employee stock-based compensation purposes were as follows:

Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
2023**(1) (2)**2022**(3)**2023**(1)**2022
(in thousands)
Total shares repurchased8259841,6311,685
Total cost of the repurchased shares$300,000$290,000$560,724$535,000
Reissuance of treasury stock6966831,5071,578

(1) Excluded the 105,792 shares and $45.0 million equity forward contract from the February 2023 ASR settled in May 2023.

(2) Included the 107,020 shares and $45.0 million equity forward contract from the December 2022 ASR settled in February 2023.

(3) Included the 161,215 shares and $40.0 million equity forward contract from the December 2021 ASR settled in February 2022.

Note 15. Stock-Based Compensation

The compensation cost recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of income for our stock compensation arrangements was as follows:

Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Cost of products$16,895$13,078$32,924$24,285
Cost of maintenance and service7,5315,89314,68610,476
Research and development expense75,35558,109144,586107,649
Sales and marketing expense26,93719,29151,84437,092
General and administrative expense16,54013,69033,44526,330
Stock-based compensation expense before taxes143,258110,061277,485205,832
Income tax benefit(23,193)(17,852)(44,925)(33,386)
Stock-based compensation expense after taxes$120,065$92,209$232,560$172,446

During the three and six months ended April 30, 2023, we recognized stock-based compensation expense relating to restricted stock units (RSUs), granted to senior executives with certain market, performance and service conditions (market-based RSUs). The grant date fair value of the market-based RSUs and the assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation model to determine the grant date fair value during the periods were as follows:

Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
2023202220232022
Expected life (in years)2.70 years1.69 years0.90 years - 2.70 years1.69 years
Risk-free interest rate4.36%1.33%4.36% - 4.63%1.33%
Volatility35.84%33.01%35.84% - 42.86%33.01%
Grant date fair value$357.29$280.82$357.29 - $408.55$280.82

As of April 30, 2023, we had $1.2 billion of total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense relating to options, RSUs and restricted stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years. As of April 30, 2023, we had $66.5 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense relating to our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which is expected to be recognized over a period of approximately 2.0 years.

The intrinsic values of equity awards exercised during the periods were as follows:

Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Intrinsic value of awards exercised$63,447$46,464$118,223$159,389

Note 16. Net Income Per Share

We compute basic net income per share by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share reflects the dilution from potential common shares outstanding such as stock options and unvested RSUs and awards during the period using the treasury stock method.

The table below reconciled the weighted average common shares used to calculate basic net income per share with the weighted average common shares used to calculate diluted net income per share:

Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Net income attributed to Synopsys$272,910$294,781$544,446$608,468
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares for basic net income per share152,187153,090152,294153,154
Dilutive effect of common share equivalents2,5433,0772,7503,661
Weighted average common shares for diluted net income per share154,730156,167155,044156,815
Net income per share attributed to Synopsys:
Basic$1.79$1.93$3.57$3.97
Diluted$1.76$1.89$3.51$3.88
Anti-dilutive employee stock-based awards excluded4801,259402986

Note 17. Segment Disclosure

Segment reporting is based upon the “management approach,” i.e., how management organizes our operating segments for which separate financial information is (1) available and (2) evaluated regularly by the CODM in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. Our CODM is our CEO.

As described in Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we realigned our organizational structure to evaluate the results of our Design IP business separately. Our CODM now regularly reviews disaggregated segment information, assesses performance against our key growth strategies and allocates resources based on this new organizational structure.

As a result, effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we changed our reportable segments from two reportable segments to the following three reportable segments: (1) Design Automation, which includes EDA tools, system integration solutions and other associated revenue categories, (2) Design IP, which includes IP products, and (3) Software Integrity, which includes a comprehensive solution for building integrity—security, quality and compliance testing—into the customers' software development lifecycle and supply chain. As such, prior period reportable segment results and related disclosures have been reclassified to reflect our current reportable segments.

The financial information provided to and used by the CODM to assist in making operational decisions, allocating resources, and assessing performance includes consolidated financial information as well as revenue, adjusted operating income, and adjusted operating margin information for the Design Automation, Design IP and Software Integrity segments, accompanied by disaggregated information relating to revenue by geographic region.

Information by reportable segment was as follows:

Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Total Segments:
Revenue$1,394,863$1,279,229$2,756,203$2,549,484
Adjusted operating income464,727470,153943,894929,544
Adjusted operating margin33%37%34%36%
Design Automation:
Revenue$927,568$817,853$1,817,414$1,621,714
Adjusted operating income360,090321,389706,099614,660
Adjusted operating margin39%39%39%38%
Design IP:
Revenue$335,176$348,524$678,827$707,357
Adjusted operating income86,321135,739203,946289,860
Adjusted operating margin26%39%30%41%
Software Integrity:
Revenue$132,119$112,852$259,962$220,413
Adjusted operating income18,31613,02533,84925,024
Adjusted operating margin14%12%13%11%

Certain operating expenses are not allocated to the segments and are managed at a consolidated level. The unallocated expenses managed at a consolidated level, including amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, changes in the fair value of deferred compensation plan, restructuring charges, and certain other operating expenses, were presented in the table below to provide a reconciliation of the total adjusted operating income from segments to our consolidated operating income:

Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Total segment adjusted operating income$464,727$470,153$943,894$929,544
Reconciling items:
Amortization of intangible assets(24,454)(21,367)(49,811)(43,727)
Stock-based compensation expense(143,258)(110,061)(277,485)(205,832)
Deferred compensation plan(2,832)29,310(23,029)48,909
Restructuring charges(4,140)(311)(44,999)(12,057)
Other(2,711)(4,023)(5,306)(6,100)
Total operating income$287,332$363,701$543,264$710,737

The CODM does not use total assets by segment to evaluate segment performance or allocate resources. As a result, total assets by segment are not disclosed.

In allocating revenue to particular geographic areas, the CODM considers where individual “seats” or licenses to our products are located. Revenue is defined as revenue from external customers. Revenue related to operations in the United States and other geographic areas were:

Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Revenue:
United States$661,413$577,881$1,333,195$1,188,215
Europe156,956116,191291,963248,908
China196,427215,563394,205428,386
Korea156,816119,210302,608233,564
Other223,251250,384434,232450,411
Consolidated$1,394,863$1,279,229$2,756,203$2,549,484

Geographic revenue data for multi-regional, multi-product transactions reflect internal allocations and are therefore subject to certain assumptions and to our allocation methodology.

Note 18. Other Income (Expense), Net

The following table presented the components of other income (expense), net:

Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Interest income$8,099$1,283$14,998$2,141
Interest expense(312)(400)(576)(900)
Gains (losses) on assets related to deferred compensation plan2,832(29,310)23,029(48,909)
Foreign currency exchange gains (losses)(2,374)4,8523263,828
Other, net(3,992)(338)(10,232)134
Total$4,253$(23,913)$27,545$(43,706)

Note 19. Income Taxes

Effective Tax Rate

We estimate our annual effective tax rate at the end of each fiscal quarter. The effective tax rate takes into account our estimations of annual pre-tax income, the geographic mix of pre-tax income and interpretations of tax laws and possible outcomes of audits.

The following table presented the provision for income taxes and the effective tax rates:

Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
2023202220232022
(in thousands)
Income before income taxes$291,585$339,788$570,809$667,031
Provision for income taxes$21,637$45,896$32,234$59,798
Effective tax rate7.4%13.5%5.6%9.0%

Our effective tax rate for the six months ended April 30, 2023 is lower than the statutory federal corporate tax rate of 21% primarily due to U.S. federal research tax credits, foreign-derived intangible income deduction, excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation, and U.S. foreign tax credits, partially offset by state taxes, the effect of non-deductible stock-based compensation, and higher taxes on certain foreign earnings.

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Act) was enacted, which significantly changed prior U.S. tax law and includes numerous provisions that affect our business. Effective our fiscal 2023, the Tax Act requires that research and development expenditures are capitalized and amortized instead of being deducted when incurred. Domestic research is capitalized over five years and foreign research is capitalized over fifteen years. For

fiscal 2023, this will result in a significant increase to our cash tax liabilities and will also decrease our effective tax rate due to increasing the foreign derived intangible income deduction. The impact to our cash tax liabilities will decrease over time as the research and development expenditures are amortized.

Our effective tax rate decreased in the three months ended April 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2022, primarily due to higher foreign derived intangible income deduction, as a result of the Tax Act, and higher excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation. Our effective tax rate decreased for the six months ended April 30, 2023 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2022, primarily due to higher foreign derived intangible income deduction offset by lower excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation.

The timing of the resolution of income tax examinations, and the amounts and timing of various tax payments that are part of the settlement process, are highly uncertain. Variations in such amounts and/or timing could cause large fluctuations in the balance sheet classification of current and non-current assets and liabilities. We believe that in the coming 12 months, it is reasonably possible that either certain audits and ongoing tax litigation will conclude or the statute of limitations on certain state and foreign income and withholding taxes will expire, or both. Given the uncertainty as to ultimate settlement terms, the timing of payment and the impact of such settlements on other uncertain tax positions, the range of the estimated potential decrease in underlying unrecognized tax benefits is between $0 and $36 million.

Non-U.S. Examinations

Hungarian Tax Authority

In 2017, the Hungarian Tax Authority (the HTA) assessed withholding taxes of approximately $25.0 million and interest and penalties of $11.0 million against our Hungary subsidiary (Synopsys Hungary). Synopsys Hungary contested the assessment with the Hungarian Administrative Court (Administrative Court). In 2019, as required under Hungarian law, Synopsys Hungary paid the assessment and recorded a tax expense due to an unrecognized tax benefit of $17.4 million, which is net of estimated U.S. foreign tax credits. The Administrative Court found against Synopsys Hungary, and we appealed to the Hungarian Supreme Court. During 2021, the Hungarian Supreme Court heard our appeal and remanded the case to the Administrative Court for further proceedings. The Administrative Court once again ruled against Synopsys Hungary, and we filed another appeal with the Hungarian Supreme Court. The Hungarian Supreme Court heard our appeal on January 27, 2022, vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case back to the Administrative Court for further proceedings. Hearings with the Administrative Court were held on June 30, 2022, September 22, 2022 and April 25, 2023. The Administrative Court issued a written decision in favor of Synopsys Hungary on May 17, 2023. This decision has no impact on our financial statements for the six months ended April 30, 2023. The HTA can appeal the written decision to the Hungarian Supreme Court. Any appeal must be filed with the Hungarian Supreme Court on or before July 14, 2023.

We are also under examination by the tax authorities in certain other jurisdictions. No material assessments have been proposed in these examinations.

Legislative Developments

On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the IR Act) was enacted in the United States. The IR Act includes a 15% minimum tax based primarily on global consolidated U.S. GAAP profits with a $1 billion minimum threshold. The tax takes effect in fiscal 2024, with the $1 billion threshold measured as an average over three years commencing in the current fiscal year. Computation of the tax includes adjustments which, among others, provide for an offset of income taxes paid or accrued in non-U.S. jurisdictions. The details of the computation will be subject to regulations to be issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Synopsys will monitor regulatory developments and will continue to evaluate the impact, if any, of the minimum tax.

The IR Act includes provisions intended to mitigate climate change by, among others, providing tax credit incentives for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The details of the implementation of these incentives are subject to regulations to be released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Synopsys is monitoring these developments and will continue to evaluate opportunities to utilize these incentives in the future.

The IR Act imposes a 1% excise tax on the fair market value of stock repurchases made by covered corporations after December 31, 2022. The total taxable value of shares repurchased is reduced by the fair market value of any newly issued shares during the taxable year. We are assessing the potential impact of the stock repurchase excise tax. Based on our preliminary assessment, we do not expect a material impact on our overall capital allocation strategy or our consolidated financial statements.

On August 9, 2022, the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (the CHIPS Act) was enacted in the United States. The CHIPS Act provides financial incentives to the semiconductor industry which are primarily directed at manufacturing activities within the United States. We are evaluating potential opportunities related to the CHIPS Act.

Note 20. Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

We are subject to routine legal proceedings, as well as demands, claims and threatened litigation that arise in the normal course of our business. The ultimate outcome of any litigation is often uncertain and unfavorable outcomes could have a negative impact on our results of operations and financial condition. We regularly review the status of each significant matter and assess our potential financial exposure. If the potential loss from any claim or legal proceeding is considered probable and the amount is estimable, we accrue a liability for the estimated loss. Legal proceedings are inherently uncertain and, as circumstances change, it is possible that the amount of any accrued liability may increase, decrease or be eliminated.

We have determined that, except as set forth below, no disclosure of estimated loss is required for a claim against us because: (1) there is not a reasonable possibility that a loss exceeding amounts already recognized (if any) may be incurred with respect to such claim; (2) a reasonably possible loss or range of loss cannot be estimated; or (3) such estimate is immaterial.

Legal Settlement

There have been no changes to the disclosure related to Mentor Graphics Corporation (now part of Siemens AG) since our Annual Report. See Note 10. Contingencies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report for further information.

Tax Matters

We undergo examination from time to time by U.S. and foreign authorities for non-income based taxes, such as sales, use and value-added taxes, and are currently under examination by tax authorities in certain jurisdictions. If the potential loss from such examinations is considered probable and the amount or the range of loss could be estimated, we would accrue a liability for the estimated expense.

In addition to the foregoing, we are, from time to time, party to various other claims and legal proceedings in the ordinary course of our business, including with tax and other governmental authorities. For a description of certain of these other matters, see Note 19. Income Taxes of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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