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Synopsys Sells Software-Testing Unit for More Than $2 Billion

Synopsys Sells Software-Testing Unit for More Than $2 Billion

The semiconductor-design software provider Synopsys is selling its software -integrity unit to two private-equity companies, potentially boosting its cash profile. Clearlake Capital and Francisco Partners are buying Synopsys’ security-testing software business for $2.1 billion, including up to $475 million in cash payable when certain conditions are met. Synopsys stock was trading flat after the announcement.