United States of America: Federal Trade Commission investigation into Synopsys' acquisition of Ansys
Progress
Current status
in force
16 Oct 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Federal Trade Commission approved Synopsys' acquisition of Ansys with divestiture of assets
On 16 October 2025, the Federal Trade Commission issued an Order imposing conditions pertaining to divestiture of assets in Synopsys, Inc.'s acquisition of Ansys, Inc. The Order applies to both corporations' proposed merger, affecting their design a…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority