Ansys Acquisition by Synopsys Clears Regulatory Hurdles Worldwide

ANSYS, Inc. ANSS and Synopsys, Inc. are set to finalize their highly anticipated merger on or about July 17, 2025, following approval from all required regulatory authorities. Earlier, on June 30, 2025, Ansys and Synopsys announced that the merger had received regulatory approval in all jurisdictions except China. The companies were actively engaging with China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and are in the final stages of the approval process. With China’s approval now granted, the deal is set to proceed.

Following this announcement, shares of the Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company rose around 3%. The stock has gained 16.8% in the past year compared with the Zacks Computer – Software industry's growth of 15.7%.

The all-stock and cash transaction, initially announced on Jan. 16, 2024, brings together two giants in the engineering software space. In January 2024, Ansys and Synopsys announced a $35-billion acquisition deal. Under this deal, Ansys shareholders will receive $197 in cash and 0.3450 Synopsys shares per ANSS share. On Oct. 9, 2024, the Israeli Competition Authority granted unconditional clearance. The deal received conditional approval from the European Commission, with the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority provisionally accepting proposed remedies.

ANSYS, known for its industry-leading simulation and analysis solutions, will now join forces with Synopsys, a pioneer in silicon design and IP. The combined entity aims to deliver a powerful, end-to-end engineering platform that spans from silicon to systems, enabling faster, AI-powered product innovation.

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Headquartered in Canonsburg, PA, ANSYS has long served industries such as aerospace, automotive, and healthcare with robust multiphysics simulation tools. Synopsys, based in Sunnyvale, CA, has been instrumental in driving advancements in semiconductor and system design. This strategic merger will offer customers an integrated suite of solutions, streamlining hardware-software co-design, improving time-to-market, and addressing the growing complexity of smart, connected devices.

Since the announcement of this acquisition, Ansys has suspended earnings calls and ceased providing financial guidance, given the pending acquisition by Synopsys.

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