United Kingdom: Adopted interim decision in CMA investigation into Synopsys/Ansys merger
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Adopted interim decision in CMA investigation into Synopsys/Ansys merger
On 20 December 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) adopted an interim decision in its investigation into the proposed Synopsys and Ansys merger. The CMA stated that the merger could substantially lessen competition in the global supply…
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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