MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Q1 2017 Financial Highlights


    --  Revenue: $652.8 million
    --  GAAP earnings per share: $0.56
    --  Non-GAAP earnings per share: $0.94

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today reported results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2017.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2017, Synopsys reported revenue of $652.8 million, compared to $568.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2016, an increase of approximately 15 percent.

"The first fiscal quarter was an excellent beginning to the year, as we substantially exceeded expectations. Business was strong across the board, amplified by the timing of hardware and IP deliverables. Our first quarter results and confidence in the year lead us to increase annual revenue, earnings per share and operating cash flow targets. In addition, we continued to return capital to shareholders with a $100 million share repurchase," said Aart de Geus, chairman and co-CEO of Synopsys. "Meanwhile, semiconductor and systems companies, as well as software developers across industries, continue to invest in many of the areas that enable the era of 'smart everything,' and our Silicon to Software vision and portfolio set us apart as a highly valued partner in these efforts."

GAAP Results

On a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis, net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 was $86.6 million, or $0.56 per share, compared to $60.0 million, or $0.39 per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2016.

Non-GAAP Results

On a non-GAAP basis, net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 was $145.1 million, or $0.94 per share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $105.9 million, or $0.68 per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2016.

A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided at the end of this press release.

Financial Targets

Synopsys also provided its financial targets for the second quarter and full fiscal year 2017, which do not include any impact of future acquisition-related activities or costs. These targets constitute forward-looking statements and are based on current expectations. For a discussion of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these targets, see "Forward-Looking Statements" below.

Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2017 Targets:


    --  Revenue: $665 million - $680 million
    --  GAAP expenses: $560 million - $579 million
    --  Non-GAAP expenses: $507 million - $517 million
    --  Other income and expense: ($1) million - $1 million
    --  Normalized annual tax rate applied in non-GAAP net income calculations:
        19 percent
    --  Fully diluted outstanding shares: 152 million - 155 million
    --  GAAP earnings per share: $0.51 - $0.59
    --  Non-GAAP earnings per share: $0.85 - $0.88

Full Fiscal Year 2017 Targets:


    --  Revenue: $2.58 billion - $2.61 billion
    --  Other income and expense: $2 million - $6 million
    --  Normalized annual tax rate applied in non-GAAP net income calculations:
        19 percent
    --  Fully diluted outstanding shares: 152 million - 155 million
    --  GAAP earnings per share: $2.01 - $2.12
    --  Non-GAAP earnings per share: $3.21 - $3.26
    --  Cash flow from operations: $500 million - $520 million

GAAP Reconciliation

Synopsys continues to provide all information required in accordance with GAAP, but believes evaluating its ongoing operating results may not be as useful if an investor is limited to reviewing only GAAP financial measures. Accordingly, Synopsys presents non-GAAP financial measures in reporting its financial results to provide investors with an additional tool to evaluate Synopsys' operating results in a manner that focuses on what Synopsys believes to be its core business operations and what Synopsys uses to evaluate its business operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. Synopsys' management does not itself, nor does it suggest that investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Synopsys' management believes it is useful for itself and investors to review, as applicable, both GAAP information that includes: (i) the amortization of acquired intangible assets, (ii) the impact of stock compensation, (iii) acquisition-related costs, and (iv) other significant items, including restructuring charges and certain accruals for legal matters. In fiscal 2016, Synopsys began utilizing a normalized annual non-GAAP tax rate in the calculation of its non-GAAP measures that is based on our projected annual tax rate through fiscal 2018. In projecting this rate, we evaluated our historical and projected mix of U.S. and international profit before tax, excluding the impact of stock-based compensation, the amortization of purchased intangibles and other non-GAAP adjustments described above. We also took into account other factors including our current tax structure, our existing tax positions, and expected recurring tax incentives, such as the U.S. federal research and development tax credit. We intend to re-evaluate this rate on an annual basis for any significant events that may materially affect our projections, such as significant changes in our geographic earnings mix or significant tax law changes in major jurisdictions where we operate. Whenever Synopsys uses a non-GAAP financial measure, it provides a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the most closely applicable GAAP financial measure. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measure as detailed below, as well as in Item 2.02 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 15, 2017 for additional information about the measures Synopsys uses to evaluate its core business operations.

Reconciliation of First Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 Results

The following tables reconcile the specific items excluded from GAAP in the calculation of non-GAAP net income and earnings per share for the periods indicated below.



                          GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation of First Quarter and Fiscal Year 2017 Results

                                     (unaudited and in thousands, except per share amounts)


                                                     Three Months Ended

                                                        January 31,

                                                                       2017                                  2016
                                                                       ----                                  ----

    GAAP net income                                                 $86,588                               $60,035

    Adjustments:

    Amortization of
     intangible assets                                               29,508                                37,461

    Stock compensation                                               25,834                                23,013

    Acquisition-related costs                                         3,299                                 3,872

    Restructuring charges                                            12,105                                 2,093

    Tax adjustments                                                (12,257)                             (20,541)
                                                                    -------                               -------

    Non-GAAP net income                                            $145,077                              $105,933
                                                                   ========                              ========


                                                     Three Months Ended

                                                        January 31,

                                                                       2017                                  2016
                                                                       ----                                  ----

    GAAP net income per share                                         $0.56                                 $0.39

    Adjustments:

    Amortization of
     intangible assets                                                 0.19                                  0.24

    Stock compensation                                                 0.17                                  0.15

    Acquisition-related costs                                          0.02                                  0.02

    Restructuring charges                                              0.08                                  0.01

    Tax adjustments                                                  (0.08)                               (0.13)

    Non-GAAP net income per
     share                                                            $0.94                                 $0.68
                                                                      =====                                 =====


    Shares used in
     calculation                                                    154,433                               155,283

Reconciliation of Target Non-GAAP Operating Results

The following tables reconcile the specific items excluded from GAAP in the calculation of target non-GAAP operating results for the periods indicated below.



                        GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 Targets

                                         (in thousands, except per share amounts)


                                                    Range for Three Months

                                                  Ending April 30, 2017 (1)
                                                   ------------------------

                                                             Low                                   High
                                                             ---                                   ----

    Target GAAP expenses                                             $560,000                            $579,000

    Adjustments:

          Estimated impact of
           amortization of
           intangible assets                                         (28,000)                           (33,000)

          Estimated impact of stock
           compensation                                              (25,000)                           (29,000)

    Target non-GAAP expenses                                         $507,000                            $517,000
                                                                     ========                            ========


                                                    Range for Three Months

                                                  Ending April 30, 2017 (1)
                                                   ------------------------

                                                             Low                                   High
                                                             ---                                   ----

    Target GAAP earnings per
     share                                                              $0.51                               $0.59

    Adjustments:

    Estimated impact of
     amortization of
     intangible assets                                                   0.21                                0.18

    Estimated impact of stock
     compensation                                                        0.19                                0.16

    Estimated impact of tax
     adjustments                                                       (0.06)                             (0.05)

    Target non-GAAP earnings
     per share                                                          $0.85                               $0.88
                                                                        =====                               =====


    Shares used in non-GAAP
     calculation (midpoint of
     target range)                                                    153,500                             153,500



                           GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Full Fiscal Year 2017 Targets


                                                    Range for Fiscal Year

                                                 Ending October 31, 2017 (1)
                                                 ---------------------------

                                                             Low                                   High
                                                             ---                                   ----

    Target GAAP earnings per
     share                                                              $2.01                               $2.12

    Adjustments:

    Estimated impact of
     amortization of
     intangible assets                                                   0.75                                0.72

    Estimated impact of stock
     compensation                                                        0.68                                0.64

    Acquisition-related costs                                            0.02                                0.02

    Estimated impact of
     restructuring                                                       0.08                                0.08

    Estimated impact of tax
     adjustments                                                       (0.33)                             (0.32)

    Target non-GAAP earnings
     per share                                                          $3.21                               $3.26
                                                                        =====                               =====


    Shares used in non-GAAP
     calculation (midpoint of
     target range)                                                    153,500                             153,500



    (1) Synopsys' second quarter
     and fiscal year end on April
     29, 2017 and October 28, 2017,
     respectively. For presentation
     purposes, we refer to the
     closest calendar month end.

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 417535, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time today, until 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on February 22, 2017. A webcast replay will also be available on the website from approximately 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time today through the time Synopsys announces its results for the second fiscal quarter in May 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 the 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 second quarter fiscal year 2017 earnings call in May 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 second 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 the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q to be filed by March 9, 2017.

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to Software(TM) 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" as well as statements related to customer demand for our technology and projected financial results and business objectives. 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; 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 carry out our new product and technology initiatives; our ability to protect our proprietary technology; changes in accounting principles or standards; 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; changes in our GAAP or non-GAAP tax rate; liquidity requirements in our U.S. operations; claims that our products infringe on third-party intellectual property rights; litigation; product errors or defects; increased risks resulting from an increase in sales of our hardware products; 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2016 and in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2017 to be filed with the SEC. The information provided herein is as of February 15, 2017. 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

                                                       January 31,
                                                       -----------

                                                         2017                2016
                                                         ----                ----

    Revenue:

      Time-based products                            $489,365            $464,280

      Upfront products                                 79,609              43,437

      Maintenance and service                          83,812              60,887
                                                       ------              ------

          Total revenue                               652,786             568,604

    Cost of revenue:

      Products                                         96,971              76,393

      Maintenance and service                          37,303              22,525

      Amortization of
       intangible assets                               21,472              30,526

         Total cost of revenue                        155,746             129,444

    Gross margin                                      497,040             439,160

    Operating expenses:

      Research and development                        212,648             196,705

      Sales and marketing                             126,511             122,620

      General and
       administrative                                  40,866              39,697

      Amortization of
       intangible assets                                8,036               6,935

      Restructuring charges                            12,105               2,093

         Total operating expenses                     400,166             368,050

    Operating income                                   96,874              71,110

    Other income (expense),
     net                                               11,487             (6,768)
                                                       ------              ------

    Income before income
     taxes                                            108,361              64,342

    Provision (benefit) for
     income taxes                                      21,773               4,307

    Net income                                        $86,588             $60,035
                                                      =======             =======


    Net income per share:

      Basic                                             $0.57               $0.39

      Diluted                                           $0.56               $0.39


    Shares used in computing per share amounts:

      Basic                                           150,782             152,968
                                                      =======             =======

      Diluted                                         154,433             155,283
                                                      =======             =======



    (1)  Synopsys' first quarter of
     fiscal year 2017 and 2016
     ended on January 28, 2017 and
     January 30, 2016,
     respectively. For presentation
     purposes, we refer to the
     closest calendar month end.


                                                                SYNOPSYS, INC.

                                                   Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets (1)

                                                   (in thousands, except par value amounts)


                                                                            January 31, 2017            October 31, 2016
                                                                            ----------------            ----------------

    ASSETS:

    Current assets:

      Cash and cash equivalents                                                                $827,709                    $976,620

      Short-term investments                                                                    138,648                     140,695
                                                                                                -------                     -------

              Total cash, cash equivalents and
               short-term investments                                                           966,357                   1,117,315

      Accounts receivable, net                                                                  331,984                     438,873

      Income taxes receivable and prepaid
       taxes                                                                                     54,596                      56,091

      Prepaid and other current assets                                                          131,106                     104,659
                                                                                                -------                     -------

              Total current assets                                                            1,484,043                   1,716,938

    Property and equipment, net                                                                 256,811                     257,035

    Goodwill                                                                                  2,652,257                   2,518,245

    Intangible assets, net                                                                      301,922                     266,661

    Long-term prepaid taxes                                                                      15,800                      13,991

    Long-term deferred income taxes                                                             355,469                     281,926

    Other long-term assets                                                                      197,952                     185,569

               Total assets                                                                  $5,264,254                  $5,240,365
                                                                                             ==========                  ==========


    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
     EQUITY:

    Current liabilities:

      Accounts payable and accrued
       liabilities                                                                             $251,098                    $401,451

      Accrued income taxes                                                                        9,583                      22,693

      Deferred revenue                                                                        1,018,834                   1,085,802

      Short-term debt                                                                           177,040                     205,000
                                                                                                -------                     -------

               Total current liabilities                                                      1,456,555                   1,714,946

    Long-term accrued income taxes                                                               37,394                      39,562

    Long-term deferred revenue                                                                   74,955                      79,856

    Long-term debt                                                                              142,500                           -

    Other long-term liabilities                                                                 228,165                     210,855
                                                                                                -------                     -------

               Total liabilities                                                              1,939,569                   2,045,219

    Stockholders' equity:

      Preferred stock, $0.01 par value:
       2,000 shares authorized; none
       outstanding                                                                                    -                          -

      Common stock, $0.01 par value:
       400,000 shares authorized; 150,428
       and 151,454 shares outstanding,
       respectively

                                                                                                  1,505                       1,515

      Capital in excess of par value                                                          1,640,036                   1,644,675

      Retained earnings                                                                       2,137,395                   1,947,585

      Treasury stock, at cost: 6,836 and
       5,811 shares, respectively                                                             (355,257)                  (294,052)

      Accumulated other comprehensive
       income (loss)                                                                           (98,994)                  (104,577)
                                                                                                -------                    --------

               Total stockholders' equity                                                     3,324,685                   3,195,146

               Total liabilities and stockholders'
                equity                                                                       $5,264,254                  $5,240,365
                                                                                             ==========                  ==========



    (1)  Synopsys' first quarter
     of fiscal 2017 ended on
     January 28, 2017, and its
     fiscal year 2016 ended on
     October 29, 2016. For
     presentation purposes, we
     refer to the closest calendar
     month end.


                                              SYNOPSYS, INC.

                            Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (1)

                                              (in thousands)


                                                                                Three Months Ended January 31,
                                                                               ------------------------------

                                                                                        2017                         2016
                                                                                        ----                         ----

    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    Net income                                                                       $86,588                      $60,035

    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in)
     operating activities:

    Amortization and depreciation                                                     49,464                       56,436

    Stock compensation                                                                25,834                       23,013

    Allowance for doubtful accounts                                                      229                          250

    (Gain) loss on sale of investments                                                   (1)                           3

    Write-down of long-term investments                                                1,300                            -

    Deferred income taxes                                                             12,989                      (3,955)

    Net changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired assets
     and liabilities:

    Accounts receivable                                                              122,192                       30,365

    Prepaid and other current assets                                                (24,893)                    (27,825)

    Other long-term assets                                                          (13,931)                       9,008

    Accounts payable and accrued
     liabilities                                                                   (129,316)                   (145,229)

    Income taxes                                                                    (14,201)                     (5,174)

    Deferred revenue                                                                (69,372)                    (32,097)
                                                                                     -------                      -------

    Net cash provided by (used in)
     operating activities                                                             46,882                     (35,170)


    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    Proceeds from sales and maturities of
     short-term investments                                                           37,284                       40,489

    Purchases of short-term investments                                             (35,338)                    (34,933)

    Proceeds from sales of long-term
     investments                                                                           -                         161

    Purchases of property and equipment                                             (18,178)                    (15,337)

    Cash paid for acquisitions and
     intangible assets, net of cash
     acquired                                                                      (187,624)                    (18,941)

    Capitalization of software development
     costs                                                                           (1,033)                       (920)

    Other                                                                              2,100                            -

    Net cash used in investing activities                                          (202,789)                    (29,481)


    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    Proceeds from credit facility                                                    150,000                       30,000

    Repayment of debt                                                               (35,000)                     (7,500)

    Issuances of common stock                                                          7,205                        1,486

    Payments for taxes related to net
     share settlement of equity awards                                               (6,887)                     (5,211)

    Purchase of equity forward contract                                             (20,000)                    (40,000)

    Purchases of treasury stock                                                     (80,000)                   (160,000)

    Other                                                                                559                      (1,030)

    Net cash provided by (used in)
     financing activities                                                             15,877                    (182,255)

    Effect of exchange rate changes on
     cash and cash equivalents                                                       (8,881)                     (6,296)

    Net change in cash and cash
     equivalents                                                                   (148,911)                   (253,202)

    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning
     of the year                                                                     976,620                      836,188

    Cash and cash equivalents, end of the
     period                                                                         $827,709                     $582,986
                                                                                    ========                     ========



    (1)  Synopsys' first quarter of
     fiscal year 2017 and 2016
     ended on January 28, 2017 and
     January 30, 2016,
     respectively. For presentation
     purposes, we refer to the
     closest calendar month end.

INVESTOR CONTACT:
Lisa L. Ewbank
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-1901
Synopsys-ir@synopsys.com

EDITORIAL CONTACT:
Carole Murchison
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-4632
carolem@synopsys.com

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