United Kingdom: Announced CMA investigation into Synopsys/Ansys merger
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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…
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
semiconductors
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
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2024-10-25
under deliberation
2024-12-20
under investigation
2025-01-08
under investigation
2025-02-12
in consultation
2025-02-26
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