Synopsys Clears Final Hurdle to Acquire Ansys With China's Conditional Approval
Jul 14, 2025
Synopsys, a U.S.-based software company, has received conditional approval from China's market regulator to acquire Ansys, another U.S. software firm. This approval removes the last major obstacle for the $35 billion deal.
With the Chinese authority's decision, Synopsys now has all the regulatory approvals needed to complete the acquisition. The companies had been waiting for clearance from China’s State Administration for Market Regulation before moving ahead.
The deal will allow Synopsys to expand its offerings by combining its chip design software business with Ansys's expertise in engineering simulation software.
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China grants conditional approval for Synopsys to acquire Ansys
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China's market regulator has granted a conditional approval for software firm Synopsys to acquire Ansys , according to a statement released by the regulator on Monday.
Synopsys Purchase of Ansys Gets OK From China. The $35 Billion Deal Is Set to Go...
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The companies were awaiting clearance from China's State Administration for Market Regulation.
Synopsys Receives All Necessary Approvals for Proposed Acquisition of Ansys
SUNNYVALE, Calif. , July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced that it has received approval from all necessary authorities to proceed with the acquisition of ANSYS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANSS).
Synopsys Clears Final Regulatory Hurdle for $35B Ansys Deal
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Chip design software provider Synopsys (SNPS) said Monday it received approval from Chinese regulators for its $35 billion purchase of Ansys (ANSS), clearing the final regulatory hurdle for the deal.
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