Japan: Fair Trade Commission investigation into the acquisition of Ansys by Synopsys
Progress
Current status
concluded
13 Mar 2025 concluded
12 Feb 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Japan
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
semiconductors
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Fair Trade Commission approved the acquisition of Ansys by Synopsys
On 13 March 2025, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) concluded its review of Synopsys's acquisition of Ansys. The review focused on the electronic design automation and engineering simulation software as well as the optical design software secto…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
closure
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
Fair Trade Commission announced investigation into acquisition of Ansys by Synopsys
On 12 February 2025, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) announced its investigation into Synopsys's acquisition of Ansys. The review focuses on the electronic design automation and engineering simulation software as well as the optical design so…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority