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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 29, 2000
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Synopsys, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 000-19807 56-1546236
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
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700 East Middlefield Road, Mountain View, California 94043-4033
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (650) 962-5000
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Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. Other Events.
On November 29, 2000, the Registrant issued a press release reporting the
results for the fourth fiscal quarter and the fiscal year ended October 28,
2000.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release of the Registrant, dated November 29, 2000, relating to
the financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and year ended
October 28, 2000.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SYNOPSYS, INC.
Dated: December 7, 2000 By: /S/ STEVEN K. SHEVICK
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Steven K. Shevick
Corporate Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release of the Registrant, dated November 29, 2000, relating to
the financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and year ended
October 28, 2000.
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