Synopsys receives regulatory approvals for Ansys acquisition

Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) announced it has received approval from all necessary authorities to proceed with its acquisition of Ansys Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSS). The companies expect to close the transaction on or about July 17, 2025, subject to satisfaction or waiver of remaining customary closing conditions.

Synopsys first announced its intention to acquire Ansys in a stock and cash transaction on January 16, 2024. The deal combines Synopsys' silicon design and intellectual property solutions with Ansys' simulation and analysis portfolio.

According to the press release, the combination will create what the companies describe as "the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products."

Synopsys provides electronic design automation, silicon IP and system verification solutions to semiconductor and systems customers across various industries. Ansys offers simulation software that has been used by companies across industries for more than 50 years to test product designs before physical implementation.

The announcement comes after an 18-month regulatory review process since the initial deal announcement. The companies have cleared all necessary regulatory hurdles to proceed with the transaction.

Both companies are publicly traded on the Nasdaq exchange. The transaction represents a significant consolidation in the electronic design automation and simulation software markets.

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