TLDR: Synopsys, Inc. has received all necessary regulatory approvals for its $35 billion acquisition of Ansys, Inc., with the transaction expected to close around July 17, 2025. This merger aims to create a leading force in engineering solutions, particularly for AI-powered product innovation.
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) announced on July 14, 2025, that it has successfully secured all requisite regulatory approvals for its proposed $35 billion acquisition of Ansys, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANSS). The landmark transaction is now poised to close on or about Thursday, July 17, 2025, contingent upon the satisfaction or waiver of remaining customary closing conditions.
The intention to acquire Ansys was first unveiled by Synopsys on January 16, 2024, as a stock and cash transaction. This strategic combination is set to merge Synopsys’ pioneering expertise in silicon design and intellectual property (IP) solutions with Ansys’ extensive portfolio in simulation and analysis. The unified entity is anticipated to emerge as a dominant leader in engineering solutions, spanning from silicon to complete systems.
A key driver behind this merger is the ambition to empower customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. Synopsys, known for ‘catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence,’ aims to deliver comprehensive silicon-to-systems design solutions, including electronic design automation, silicon IP, and system verification and validation. Ansys, with over 50 years of experience, provides simulation software that enables companies to predict product performance and push boundaries across diverse industries, from sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors and medical devices.
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The final hurdle cleared involved crucial regulatory approval from China. The Chinese antitrust regulator, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), approved the deal with specific conditions. These conditions, valid for 10 years, require Synopsys and Ansys to commit to not terminating existing contracts with Chinese customers, continuing to supply products on fair and non-discriminatory terms, and maintaining interoperability agreements. This approval followed the U.S.’s recent adjustments to export restrictions on chip-design and engineering software to China. Earlier, in January, both EU and UK regulators had also granted conditional approvals for the merger, following remedies offered by the companies to address competition concerns.
