Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), the world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced it would report results for its second quarter fiscal year 2004 on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 after the market closes.

A conference call to review the results will begin at 2 p.m. PDT (5 p.m. EDT) and will be hosted by Aart de Geus, Chairman and CEO, and Steve Shevick, Chief Financial Officer.

Financial and other statistical information to be discussed on this conference call will be available on the corporate website at http://www.synopsys.com/corporate/invest/invest.html immediately before the conference call. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available at the corporate web site at http://www.synopsys.com/corporate/invest/invest.html. Participants should access the live call at least 15 minutes prior to the call. A webcast replay of the conference call can be accessed from the corporate website at http://www.synopsys.com/corporate/invest/invest.html. The replay will be available beginning Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at approximately 5:30 p.m. PDT through to the time of the announcement of the company's third quarter earnings results in August. In addition, a dial-up replay of the conference call will be available beginning Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. PDT and ending on May 31, 2004. The replay telephone number is USA 800-475-6701, International 320-365-3844, Access Code: 730804.

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. is the world leader in electronic design automation (EDA) software for semiconductor design. The company delivers technology-leading semiconductor design and verification platforms and IC manufacturing software products to the global electronics market, enabling the development and production of complex systems-on-chips (SoCs). Synopsys also provides intellectual property and design services to simplify the design process and accelerate time-to-market for its customers. Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, California and has offices in more than 60 locations throughout North America, Europe, Japan and Asia. Visit Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com/.

NOTE: Synopsys is a registered trademark of Synopsys, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of their respective owners.

SOURCE: Synopsys, Inc.

CONTACT: Jessica Kourakos, Vice President, Investor Relations of
Synopsys, Inc., +1-650-584-1901

Web site: http://www.synopsys.com/