Synopsys Posts Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016

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 at Synopsys' corporate website at www.synopsys.com.  A recording of the call will be available by calling +1-800-475-6701 (+1-320-365-3844 for international callers), access code 405842, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time today, until 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Dec. 7, 2016.  A webcast replay will also be available on the website from approximately 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time today through the time Synopsys announces its results for the first quarter fiscal year 2017 in February 2017.  Synopsys will post copies of the prepared remarks of Aart de Geus, chairman and co-chief executive officer, and Trac Pham, chief financial officer, on its website following today's call.  In addition, Synopsys makes additional information available in a financial supplement and corporate overview presentation, also posted on the corporate website.

Effectiveness of Information

The targets included in this release, the statements made during the earnings conference call and the information contained in the financial supplement and corporate overview presentation (available in the Investor Relations section of Synopsys' website at www.synopsys.com) represent Synopsys' expectations and beliefs as of the date of this release only.  Although this press release, copies of the prepared remarks of the co-chief executive officer and chief financial officer made during the call, the financial supplement, and corporate overview presentation will remain available on Synopsys' website through the date of the first quarter fiscal year 2017 earnings call in February 2017, their continued availability through such date does not mean that Synopsys is reaffirming or confirming their continued validity.  Synopsys does not currently intend to report on its progress during the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 or comment to analysts or investors on, or otherwise update, the targets given in this earnings release.

Availability of Final Financial Statements

Synopsys will include final financial statements for fiscal year 2016 in its annual report on Form 10-K to be filed by December 28, 2016.

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to Softwareâ„¢ partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As the world's 15th largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in software security and quality solutions. Whether you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that require the highest security and quality, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver innovative, high-quality, secure products. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.   

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, but not limited to, information in the sections entitled "Financial Targets" and "Reconciliation of Target Non-GAAP Operating Results." These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements.  Accordingly, we caution stockholders and prospective investors not to place undue reliance on these statements.  Such risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited to: uncertainty in the growth of the semiconductor and electronics industry; consolidation among our customers; continued uncertainty in the global economy; our ability to realize the potential financial or strategic benefits of acquisitions we complete; changes in accounting principles or standards; fluctuation of our operating results; our highly competitive industries and our ability to meet our customers' demand for innovative technology at lower costs; our ability to protect our proprietary technology; application of the actual consolidated GAAP tax rate, or our decision to change our non-GAAP normalized tax rate, as a result of a number of factors, including the actual geographic mix of revenue during the quarter and year, tax law changes, actions by government authorities, or judgment by management, based upon the status of pending audits and settlements, to increase or decrease an income tax asset or liability; investments of more resources in research and development than anticipated; risks and compliance obligations relating to the global nature of our operations; cybersecurity threats or other security breaches; liquidity requirements in our U.S. operations; claims that our products infringe on third-party intellectual property rights; product errors or defects; litigation; the ability to obtain licenses to third-party software and intellectual property on reasonable terms or at all; the ability to timely recruit and retain senior management and key employees; evolving corporate governance and public disclosure regulations; the inherent limitations on the effectiveness of our controls and compliance programs; the impairment of our investment portfolio by the deterioration of capital markets and the change in the fair value of our non-qualified deferred compensation plan obligations; the accuracy of certain assumptions, judgments and estimates that affect amounts reported in our financial statements; and the impact of catastrophic events.  More information on potential risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect Synopsys' results is included in filings it makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2016 and in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2016 to be filed with the SEC.  The information provided herein is as of November 30, 2016.  Synopsys undertakes no duty, and does not intend, to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by law.

SYNOPSYS, INC.

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations (1)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)










Three Months Ended 


Twelve Months Ended


October 31,


October 31,


2016


2015


2016


2015

Revenue:








  Time-based products

$               483,162


$               467,535


$            1,910,902


$            1,792,212

  Upfront products

79,652


57,654


248,137


197,325

  Maintenance and service

70,905


61,970


263,493


252,674

      Total revenue

633,719


587,159


2,422,532


2,242,211

Cost of revenue:








  Products

92,946


84,983


346,825


303,633

  Maintenance and service

26,691


22,998


94,019


105,242

  Amortization of intangible assets

22,574


31,863


102,118


110,045

     Total cost of revenue

142,211


139,844


542,962


518,920

Gross margin

491,508


447,315


1,879,570


1,723,291

Operating expenses:








  Research and development

221,954


208,305


856,705


776,229

  Sales and marketing

131,494


130,671


502,368


474,407

  General and administrative

42,164


43,843


165,962


165,097

  Amortization of intangible assets 

6,493


6,938


27,507


26,004

  Restructuring charges

6,646


-


9,633


15,088

     Total operating expenses

408,751


389,757


1,562,175


1,456,825

Operating income

82,757


57,558


317,395


266,466

Other income (expense), net

(5)


(1,640)


12,153


15,144

Income before income taxes

82,752


55,918


329,548


281,610

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

10,055


6,156


62,722


55,676

Net income

$                 72,697


$                 49,762


$               266,826


$               225,934









Net income per share:








  Basic

$                     0.48


$                     0.32


$                     1.76


$                     1.46

  Diluted

$                     0.47


$                     0.31


$                     1.73


$                     1.43









Shares used in computing per share amounts:








  Basic

151,681


155,322


152,017


154,957

  Diluted

154,331


158,121


154,721


158,065









(1)  Synopsys' fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016 and 2015 ended on October 29, 2016 and October 31, 2015, respectively. For presentation purposes, we refer to the closest calendar month end.


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