Synopsys Investors Face Dec. 30 Deadline in Securities Suits Alleging AI-Driven Design IP Strain
Plaintiffs claim the company downplayed how AI customer customization eroded Design IP economics.
Overview
- Filings assert Synopsys prioritized AI customers requiring extra customization, degrading Design IP economics and undercutting certain roadmap and resource decisions.
- The case is pending in the Northern District of California as Kim v. Synopsys, Inc., alleging violations of Exchange Act Sections 10(b) and 20(a).
- The proposed class period runs from December 4, 2024 through September 9, 2025.
- On September 9–10, 2025, Synopsys reported Design IP weakness and the shares fell about 36% after revenue of roughly $425.9 million in that segment and a 43% drop in net income.
- Investors seeking appointment as lead plaintiff must file by December 30, 2025, and no class has been certified.