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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 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.

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Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
semiconductors
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2024-10-25
under deliberation

On 25 October 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the launch of an investig…

2024-12-20
under investigation

On 20 December 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) adopted an interim decision in its…

2025-01-08
under investigation

On 8 January 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it is currently evalu…

2025-02-12
in consultation

On 12 February 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) initiated a public consultation on…

2025-02-26
processing consultation

On 26 February 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes its public consultation on …

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