ADVISORY/Synopsys Announces Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information for Second Quarter Fiscal 2003.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2003

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), the world leader in integrated circuit (IC) design software, today announced it would report results for its second quarter of fiscal 2003 and hold a conference call after the market closes on Wednesday, May 21, 2003.

The conference call will begin at 2 p.m. PT (5 p.m. ET) 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 21, 2003 at approximately 5:30 p.m. PT 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 May 21, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. PT and ending on June 2, 2003. The replay telephone number is USA 800/252-6030, International 402/220-2491, Access Code: 16360633.

About Synopsys

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is the world leader in electronic design automation (EDA) software for integrated circuit (IC) design. The company delivers technology-leading IC 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 services to simplify the design process and accelerate time-to-market for its customers. Synopsys is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., and is located in more than 60 offices throughout North America, Europe, Japan and Asia. Visit Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com/.