Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS), the world leader in semiconductor design software, announces that Steve Shevick, CFO & senior VP, will speak at the Sixth Annual Needham Growth Conference in New York.

This event will be broadcast live on the Internet via the Synopsys corporate website at http://www.synopsys.com/corporate/invest/invest.html on Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. EST (7:30 a.m. PST). To access the live webcast presentation, please go to the website at least 10 minutes early to register and to download and install any necessary audio software. The webcast replay of the presentation can be accessed at the Synopsys corporate website within 2 minutes following the conclusion of the live event.

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 to the global electronics market, enabling the development of complex systems-on-chips (SoCs). Synopsys also provides intellectual property and design consulting 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 or registered trademarks mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of their respective owners.

SOURCE: Synopsys, Inc.

CONTACT: Jessica Kourakos of Synopsys, Inc., +1-650-584-1901, or
jessicak@synopsys.com

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