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Core Insights - Synopsys, a major chip design software company, announced a global workforce reduction of approximately 10%, equating to around 2,000 employees, alongside the closure of certain operational sites [1][3] - The restructuring aims to integrate operations following the acquisition of Ansys, refocusing on high-growth areas and enhancing operational efficiency [3] - The company anticipates that most layoffs will occur in the 2026 fiscal year, with a completion of restructuring by the end of 2027, incurring pre-tax costs of $300 million to $350 million primarily related to severance and site closure expenses [3] Industry Context - Synopsys is a long-term partner of major players in the semiconductor industry, including Nvidia, Intel, and Qualcomm, providing essential semiconductor design software and hardware tools [3] - The company has faced challenges due to a weak Chinese market and export restrictions, which have hindered certain design projects and slowed orders from major wafer foundry clients in China [3] - Although the U.S. government lifted some export restrictions on chip design software in July, a full recovery of the business is expected to take time [3] - Post-restructuring, Synopsys aims to achieve a more flexible cost structure and resource allocation to meet the design demands and industry changes of the AI era [3]