United Kingdom: 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 merger notice submitted by Synopsys, Inc. and ANSYS, Inc. regarding the anticipated acquisition of ANSYS by Synopsys meets the requirements of section 96(2) of the Act. The CMA must announce its decision on whether to refer the merger for a phase 2 investigation by 20 December 2024.