...A. I have been informed by Ms. Paulley that we have represented in person or by proxy 138,594,429 shares out of a total of 154,619,236 shares of Synopsys common stock outstanding on the record date, which constitutes more than a majority of the outstanding voting shares. B. The second proposal is to approve our amended 2006 Employee Equity Incentive Plan in order to, among other items, increase the number of shares available for issuance under the plan by 1,600,000 shares. C. The third proposal is to approve our amended Employee Stock Purchase Plan in order to, among other items, increase the number of shares available for issuance under the plan by 2,200,000 shares. D. Shareholders requested the board seek approval of any senior managers new or renewed pay package that provides for severance or termination payments with an estimated value exceeding 2.99 times the sum of the executive's base salary plus target short term bonus. E. This moves the topic also received between 51% and 65% support...
