Japan: Fair Trade Commission announced investigation into acquisition of Ansys by Synopsys
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Fair Trade Commission announced investigation into acquisition of Ansys by Synopsys
On 12 February 2025, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) announced its investigation into Synopsys's acquisition of Ansys. The review focuses on the electronic design automation and engineering simulation software as well as the optical design software sector.
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Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
semiconductors
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority