In 2023, Aart de Geus earned $682.40K in total compensation at Synopsys, primarily from $678.75K salary. Most recently sold 47,115 shares in Mar 2025. Currently holds stock worth $91.41M. Has donated $195.32M in stock to charitable causes. Has led Synopsys for over 29 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Aart de Geus, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2023
Total Compensation
$682.40K
Salary
$678.75K
Bonus
$0.00
Other
$3.65K
Salary
$678.75KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain executives, aligning their interests with long-term stockholder value through a significant portion of performance-based compensation.
Bonus
$0.00Board Justification
No cash bonus was awarded for fiscal year 2023.
Other Compensation
$3.65KBoard Justification
Includes 401(k) matching contributions, HSA matching contributions, and a small service award.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
No stock awards vested in 2023 as the focus was on performance-based awards that vest over multiple years.
Performance Metrics
Performance metrics include revenue growth and non-GAAP operating margin targets.
Aart de Geus
Founder and CEO of Synopsys
Education
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley
Field of Expertise
Technology & Engineering - Engineering
Sector of Economy
Technology
CEO of Synopsys for
29 years 11 months (Jan 1996 - Present)
Previous Experience
Co-founder of Synopsys Inc. and has held various positions within the company since its inception.
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Holdings
Track Aart de Geus's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$407.25M
$407.25M
3,147,784 SNPS shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Aart de Geus didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra SNPS3,147,784 shares worth $1.47B.
This is 260.77% and $1.06B more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
389,748 shares
SNPS
50,000 shares
AMAT
Recent Charitable Transactions
186,551 shares
SNPS
Jul 15, 2024
Charity
50,000 shares
AMAT
Sep 22, 2021
Charity
25,000 shares
SNPS
Feb 25, 2021
Charity
40,000 shares
SNPS
Feb 21, 2020
Charity
20,000 shares
SNPS
Apr 9, 2019
Charity
20,000 shares
SNPS
Sep 28, 2018
Charity
Insider Trading
Aart de Geus's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
$20.94M
SNPS at $444.42/share
Mar 6, 2025
Sale
186,551 shares
SNPS
Jul 15, 2024
Charity
$305.95K
SNPS at $620.60/share
Jul 15, 2024
Sale
$8.22M
SNPS at $620.99/share
Jul 10, 2024
Sale
$20.58M
SNPS at $619.76/share
Jul 5, 2024
Sale
$4.35M
SNPS at $610.60/share
Jul 2, 2024
Sale
$10.30M
SNPS at $602.97/share
Jun 28, 2024
Sale
$6.65M
SNPS at $601.58/share
Jun 26, 2024
Sale
$4.05M
SNPS at $600.52/share
Jun 24, 2024
Sale
1,128 shares
AMAT
Mar 7, 2024
Received
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