Synopsys / Ansys merger inquiry
The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Synopsys, Inc. of ANSYS, Inc.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
|---|---|
| 20 December 2024 | Phase 1 decision announced |
| 25 October 2024 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 12 August 2024 to 8 November 2024 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
Reference unless undertakings accepted
20 December 2024: The CMA has decided, on the evidence currently available to it, that it is or may be the case that this merger may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within a market or markets in the United Kingdom. This merger will be referred for an in-depth, phase 2 investigation unless the parties offer an acceptable undertaking to address these competition concerns.
The full text of the decision will be published in due course.
- (20.12.24)
- Press release: CMA could approve Synopsys / Ansys merger if competition concerns are resolved (20.12.24)
Launch of merger inquiry
25 October 2024: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (25.10.24)
Invitation to comment: closed
12 August 2024: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction, if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether the creation of that situation may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.
The CMA is issuing this ‘invitation to comment’ to allow interested parties to submit to the CMA any initial views on the impact that the transaction could have on competition in the UK. The CMA has not yet launched its formal investigation into this transaction.
To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments on the transaction from any interested party.
Written representations about any competition issues should be provided by the deadline set out above.
Contact
- Case team: synopsys.ansys@cma.gov.uk
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Updates to this page
Published 12 August 2024Last updated 20 December 2024 + show all updates
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Summary of phase 1 decision published.
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Commencement notice published.
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First published.