China: State Administration for Market Regulation investigation into acquisition of Ansys by Synopsys
Progress
Current status
in force
14 Jul 2025 in force
05 Dec 2024 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
semiconductors
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
State Administration for Market Regulation approved Synopsys' acquisition of equity in Ansigma Technologies subject to commitments
On 14 July 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) approved the acquisition of Ansys by Synopsys based on restrictive conditions. Synopsys, a US-based EDA and design IP provider, sought to acquire Ansys, a simulation and analysis…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
State Administration for Market Regulation announced investigation into Synopsys' acquisition of equity in Ansigma Technologies
On 5 December 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced an investigation into Synopsys' acquisition of equity in Ansigma Technologies. Synopsys, a US-based EDA and design IP provider, sought to acquire Ansys, a simulation…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority