Synopsys to Acquire Ansys - Merger Approval Received

By Tamara Parker • Tuesday, July 15 06:03 • Permanent Link

Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) has announced that it has received approval from all necessary authorities to proceed with the acquisition of Ansys, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSS). The parties expect to close the transaction on or about Thursday, July 17, 2025, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining customary closing conditions.

Synopsys first announced its intention to acquire Ansys in a stock and cash transaction on January 16, 2024, aiming to combine Synopsys’ silicon design and IP solutions with Ansys’ simulation and analysis portfolio. This combination is expected to create the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products.

As of July 14, 2025, Synopsys, Inc. is focused on delivering trusted and comprehensive silicon to systems design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP and system verification and validation. The company partners closely with semiconductor and systems customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity.

On the other hand, Ansys, Inc. has a mission to power innovation that drives human advancement. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. The company's software has been utilized in various fields, from sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices.

The acquisition marks a significant step for both companies as they aim to leverage their respective expertise and capabilities to offer enhanced engineering solutions.

For further details and updates, investors can contact Trey Campbell at Synopsys, Inc. at 650-584-4289 or via email at [email protected]. Editorial contacts include Cara Walker at Synopsys, Inc. at 650-584-5000 and Mary Kate Joyce at Ansys, Inc. at 724-820-4368 or via email at [email protected]. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved -2.01% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $548.06. Check out the company's full 8-K submission here.

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