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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Synopsys (SNPS)

Synopsys: General Counsel Janet Lee to step down by year-end 2026

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

Synopsys said General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Janet Lee will leave that role effective the earlier of December 31, 2026, or the appointment of her successor. She will then move to an advisory role through June 30, 2027, or a later date set by Synopsys, to support a smooth transition.

Key points

  • Janet Lee will no longer serve as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
  • Departure is effective the earlier of December 31, 2026, or the appointment of a successor.
  • Lee will serve in an advisory role until June 30, 2027, or a later date set by Synopsys.
  • The filing was announced August 12, 2026.

The filing

CompanySynopsys (SNPS)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 12, 2026, 9:15 AM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-345878

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:21 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on August 12, 2026.

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