CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC (CDNS)

Current Report Filed: 2026-05-12

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Stockholders approved a 5 million share increase to the Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, providing management with enhanced equity compensation flexibility for future employee incentives and retention.
The removal of the fixed termination date (previously April 30, 2030) on the Omnibus Plan allows indefinite continuation, eliminating the need for frequent stockholder re-approval and signaling management's long-term strategic planning.
All 11 director nominees were elected with strong support, with CEO Anirudh Devgan receiving 223.8 million votes (99.4% approval), indicating solid investor confidence in current leadership and board composition.
Advisory compensation vote passed with 195.2 million votes in favor (86.4% approval), though 29.4 million votes against suggest some investor concerns regarding executive compensation levels warrant monitoring.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-11

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Director Luc Van den Hove acquired 714 shares of CDNS common stock on 05/07/2026 at $0 price, indicating a restricted stock unit (RSU) award vesting rather than an open market purchase.
The RSU award vests on the earlier of the first anniversary of grant date or the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders, suggesting this is part of standard director compensation rather than a discretionary insider investment.
Van den Hove now beneficially owns 979 shares directly following this transaction, representing modest insider holdings that do not suggest significant conviction in the stock's near-term direction.
The transaction was executed by an attorney-in-fact (Ahalya Hildreth), and the zero dollar price confirms this is compensation-based equity rather than a market-driven trading signal.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-11

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Director Young K. Sohn acquired 714 shares of CDNS common stock on 05/07/2026 at $0 price, indicating a restricted stock award grant rather than open market purchase.
The restricted stock award vests on the earlier of the first anniversary or the next Annual Meeting following the grant date, with Sohn now beneficially owning 15,252 total shares directly.
As a director-level insider, this acquisition represents equity compensation alignment with shareholder interests, though the modest share count and vesting timeline suggest routine annual grant practices rather than significant personal investment conviction.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-11

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Director Julia Liuson acquired 714 shares of CDNS common stock on 05/07/2026 at $0 price, indicating this was a restricted stock award (RSA) grant rather than an open market purchase.
The RSA vests on the earlier of the first anniversary or the next annual stockholders meeting, representing standard equity compensation for board directors aligned with shareholder interests.
Post-transaction beneficial ownership stands at 6,441 shares held directly, reflecting modest director-level shareholding that suggests aligned but not dominant equity stakes.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-11

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Director James D. Plummer acquired 714 restricted stock award shares on 05/07/2026, vesting within approximately one year or at the next annual stockholder meeting, representing standard equity compensation rather than discretionary insider buying.
Plummer transferred 779 shares to the Plummer Family Trust on the same date, suggesting estate planning or trust management activity rather than a market-driven transaction, with the transfer executed at $0 consideration.
Total beneficial ownership increased to approximately 30,301 shares across direct and indirect holdings (trust), with the net effect showing a modest increase in equity stake through compensation rather than open market purchases.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-11

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Director Alberto Sangiovanni-Vincentelli acquired 714 shares of CDNS common stock on 05/07/2026 at $0 per share through a restricted stock award (RSA), indicating equity compensation for board service rather than open market purchase.
The RSA vests on the earlier of the first anniversary or the next annual stockholders meeting, showing standard vesting terms for director compensation with relatively modest share count suggesting either a smaller award or established director position.
Post-transaction beneficial ownership stands at 42,044 shares held directly, reflecting accumulated equity stake as a board member with ongoing compensation alignment to shareholder interests.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-11

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Director Moshe Gavrielov acquired 714 shares of CDNS common stock on 05/07/2026 through a restricted stock award at $0 consideration, indicating a non-cash equity compensation grant rather than open-market purchase.
The restricted stock award vests on the earlier of the first anniversary or the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders, showing standard equity incentive structure for board members with near-term liquidity potential.
Gavrielov's beneficial ownership increased to 1,819 shares following this transaction, representing a modest position that suggests this is likely a routine annual equity grant to a director rather than a significant capital commitment.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-11

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Director Mary L Krakauer acquired 714 shares of common stock on 05/07/2026 at $0 price, indicating a restricted stock award grant rather than a market purchase, which is typical for board compensation.
The restricted stock award vests on the earlier of the first anniversary or the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders, showing standard vesting terms for director equity compensation at CDNS.
Krakauer's total beneficial ownership increased to 4,993 shares following this transaction, representing a modest stake that reflects her director-level position rather than significant insider wealth concentration in the company.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-11

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Director Ita M. Brennan acquired 714 shares of CDNS common stock on 05/07/2026 at $0 price, indicating a restricted stock award (RSA) grant rather than an open market purchase.
The RSA vests on the earlier of the first anniversary or the next annual stockholders meeting, with Brennan's total beneficial ownership reaching 8,184 shares following this transaction.
As a Director-level insider, this equity grant demonstrates the company's standard executive compensation practices but does not signal confidence through discretionary insider buying.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-11

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Director Lewis Chew acquired 714 shares of CDNS common stock on 05/07/2026 at $0 price, indicating a restricted stock award grant rather than open market purchase.
The acquisition brings Chew's total beneficial ownership to 9,131 shares held directly, representing a modest position typical for board members without significant personal investment.
The restricted stock award vests on the earlier of the first anniversary or the next annual stockholder meeting, which is a standard vesting structure for director compensation.
The filing was executed by attorney-in-fact Ahalya Hildreth on 05/11/2026, four days after the transaction date, showing normal administrative processing timelines.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-11

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Director Mark Adams acquired 714 shares through a restricted stock award (RSA) with vesting tied to the first anniversary or next Annual Meeting, indicating ongoing equity compensation for board service.
Adams transferred 779 shares to the Adams Family Trust, suggesting estate planning or wealth management activity rather than market sentiment, with no direct sale to third parties.
Total beneficial ownership increased to approximately 13,641 shares (714 direct + 12,927 indirect via trust) following these transactions, demonstrating continued confidence in CDNS through retained equity.
The $0 transaction prices for the trust transfer and RSA grant are standard for non-cash equity transactions, confirming these are compensation/transfer activities rather than open market trades.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-08

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Sr. Vice President Paul Scannell disposed of 619 shares on 05/06/2026 at $354.90 per share through a forced sale to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vesting Performance Stock Awards, indicating recent equity compensation vesting.
Following this transaction, Scannell maintains direct beneficial ownership of 33,327 common shares, demonstrating continued significant personal investment in CDNS despite the tax-driven sale.
The transaction was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which is a standard practice for insider transactions and does not indicate negative sentiment about the company's prospects.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-08

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Director Young K. Sohn disposed of 72 shares of CDNS common stock at $354.90 per share on 05/06/2026, reducing his direct holdings to 14,538 shares, representing a charitable gift rather than a market sale.
The transaction was executed through a written plan (Rule 10b5-1 compliant), indicating this was a pre-arranged charitable donation rather than discretionary selling, which minimizes negative sentiment around insider selling.
At the current stock price of ~$355, Sohn's remaining beneficial ownership of 14,538 shares represents approximately $5.16 million in direct holdings, demonstrating continued material investment in the company despite the charitable disposition.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-07

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Sr. VP & CFO John M. Wall executed a significant planned stock sale of 5,000 shares on 05/05/2026 across five tranches, reducing his beneficial ownership from approximately 86,463 to 81,875 shares, representing a ~5.3% reduction in his position.
All sales were conducted pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 05/06/2025, indicating pre-planned, systematic selling rather than reactive trading, with prices ranging from $346.16 to $351.42 per share.
The sales show consistent execution at gradually increasing price points throughout the trading day, suggesting opportunistic execution within predetermined parameters, with weighted average prices ranging from $346.68 to $351.32 across the five tranches.
Despite the substantial sale, Wall retained 81,875 shares directly, demonstrating continued meaningful insider ownership and alignment with shareholder interests despite the significant divestiture.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-05

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Sr. Vice President Paul Cunningham sold 1,000 shares of CDNS on 05/01/2026 at $337.49 per share, generating approximately $337,490 in proceeds, reducing his direct holdings to 127,586 shares.
The sale was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan adopted on 03/14/2025, indicating this was a pre-planned, systematic divestment rather than a reactive market trade, which reduces concerns about negative company outlook.
Cunningham retains significant beneficial ownership of 127,586 shares post-transaction, demonstrating continued confidence in CDNS despite the share sale and maintaining substantial skin-in-the-game as a senior executive.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-05

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Sr. Vice President Paul Scannell sold 10,500 shares at $339 per share on 05/01/2026, generating approximately $3.56M in proceeds, reducing his direct ownership to 33,946 shares.
The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 09/09/2025, indicating a pre-planned, systematic divestment rather than opportunistic selling driven by recent developments.
This represents a significant reduction in Scannell's ownership stake, suggesting either portfolio rebalancing or reduced confidence in near-term stock performance by a key executive.

Quarterly Report Filed: 2026-05-01

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The filing shows Q1 2026 results with multiple business segments (Core EDA, Semiconductor IP, System Design and Analysis) indicating a diversified revenue base across the semiconductor design tools market.
Cadence completed acquisitions during Q1 2026 including Hexagon Design (with existing technology, trade names, trademarks, and patents intangibles) and other 2026 acquisitions, suggesting active M&A strategy for portfolio expansion.
The company maintains a multi-tranche debt structure with senior notes due 2027, 2029, and 2034, and a revolving credit facility with SOFR-based pricing, indicating substantial leverage that requires cash flow management.
Significant intangible assets from acquisitions (existing technology, agreements, trade names, and patents) are being amortized, which will impact future operating margins and require tracking of amortization expenses.
Revenue is recognized both over time (for service arrangements with non-cancellable commitments) and at point-in-time, reflecting the company's mixed subscription and perpetual license business model typical of enterprise software.

Current Report Filed: 2026-04-27

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Cadence announced Q1 2026 financial results on April 27, 2026, with detailed CFO commentary provided alongside the earnings release to explain financial performance and guidance.
The filing is a standard quarterly earnings announcement with no material events, executive changes, or significant corporate actions disclosed, indicating normal business operations.
Both the press release and CFO commentary are incorporated by reference but explicitly not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting their use in subsequent securities filings and reducing liability exposure.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-03

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The reporting person, Paul Cunningham, a Sr. Vice President at Cadence Design Systems Inc., sold 1,000 shares of the company's common stock on April 1, 2026 for $280.19 per share.
The transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Cunningham had previously established, indicating planned and structured insider selling.
Following the reported transaction, Cunningham still holds a significant position of 128,586 shares, suggesting he maintains a substantial ownership stake in the company.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-03-18

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The reporting person, Chin-Chi Teng, is a senior vice president at Cadence Design Systems and has been actively trading the company's stock.
Teng has acquired 13,386 shares through a Restricted Stock Unit grant and disposed of 20,787 shares to satisfy tax obligations from vesting of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units and Incentive Stock Awards.
The trading activity suggests that Teng continues to hold a significant number of Cadence Design Systems shares, indicating confidence in the company's prospects.

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