United Kingdom: CMA investigation into Synopsys/Ansys merger
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Competition and Markets Authority approved acquisition of ANSYS by Synopsys based on commitments proposed
On 5 March 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) accepted the undertakings proposed and decided not to make a reference under the Enterprise Act 2002 on Synopsys, Inc.'s acquisition of ANSYS. The decision follows the CMA’s finding that t…
Competition and Markets Authority closes consultation on Synopsys-ANSYS proposed merger undertakings
On 26 February 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes its public consultation on the proposed undertakings offered by Synopsys, Inc. and ANSYS, Inc. to address competition concerns arising from their anticipated merger. The consult…
Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation on Synopsys-ANSYS proposed merger undertakings
On 12 February 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) initiated a public consultation on the proposed undertakings offered by Synopsys, Inc. and ANSYS, Inc. to address competition concerns arising from their anticipated merger, until 26 F…
Announced CMA evaluation of proposed remedies after interim decision in its investigation into the Synopsys/Ansys merger
On 8 January 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it is currently evaluating remedies proposed by Synopsys and Ansys on 31 December 2024 as part of their merger. The proposed remedies include the divestment of Ansys' powe…
Adopted interim decision in CMA investigation into Synopsys/Ansys merger
On 20 December 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) adopted an interim decision in its investigation into the proposed Synopsys and Ansys merger. The CMA stated that the merger could substantially lessen competition in the global supply…
Announced CMA investigation into Synopsys/Ansys merger
On 25 October 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the launch of an investigation into the planned Synopsys and Ansys merger. The CMA issued this notice under section 96(2A) of the Enterprise Act 2002, confirming that the merg…