Synopsys ended 2011 with a turnover of 1.536 billion US$ and a net profit of 221.4 million US$. Compared with 2010 turnover increased by 11%. By contrast profit declined by 6%. The fourth quarter contributed to the overall result with a turnover of 390.5 million US$ and a net plus of 39.9 million US$. Compared with Q4/2010 turnover rose by 4% with profit growth of 57%.