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Forbes
18-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Synopsys Ansys Acquisition Enables Leading Simulation Enhanced Design
Synopsys President and CEO Sassine Ghazi After a long 18 months of negotiations and regulatory scrutiny, Synopsys has finalized its approximate $35 billion acquisition of Ansys. This acquisition merges two leading companies in their respective markets to create a single, end-to-end engineering, design and simulation platform that spans from silicon to full systems. Initially announced in January 2024 and finalized on July 17, 2025, the deal combines Synopsys' leadership in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP with Ansys' advanced capabilities in multi-physics simulation and analysis. The acquisition was cleared by regulators across the U.S., EU, UK, and China, and unites two complementary portfolios, but also addresses the fundamental need for deeper integration between electronics and physics at every stage of product development — from the transistor level to complete systems. Simulation Is Paramount In The Design Of Complex System Synopsys and Ansys have been partnered for a number of years, but the combined entity will allow for much deeper IP sharing and ultimately a unification of their software and tool stacks. By integrating Ansys' multi-physics engines within its EDA toolset, Synopsys can enable concurrent, simulation-driven co-design across silicon, PCB, packaging, and full system-level architecture, to improve outcomes and speed time to market. This deep, expansive level of integration is particularly critical in areas like chiplet-based design, AI accelerators, 5G infrastructure, and automotive platforms (among others), where the interaction between hardware, software, and environmental conditions determines a product's viability and performance. With digital simulations happening earlier and more often through various design phases, companies can now virtually optimize performance, power, area and reliability before a single chip design is taped out or a first system prototype is built. Scale And Potential Market Expansion The combined entity will cater to a significantly larger addressable market — estimated at $31 billion — spanning core EDA, IP, and multi-physics simulation. Financial analysts have responded favorably to the deal, pointing to long-term revenue synergies and improved operational leverage. Several investment firms have upgraded Synopsys' outlook, citing the company's unique position in the industry to address a broader scope of design, simulation and analysis. The move also solidifies Synopsys's competitive position against competitors like Cadence and Siemens EDA. Synopsys Has Finalized Its Acquisition Of Ansys Integration Strategy And Customer Engagement Synopsys has outlined a methodical integration roadmap, aiming to preserve customer experience while also delivering better value. The company reaffirmed support for Ansys' existing customer platform and pledged to maintain product interoperability across both ecosystems. Early integration efforts are focused on embedding multi-physics capabilities into Synopsys' chip design and verification tools, as well as enabling co-simulation for advanced 2.5D and 3D multi-die systems. In a discussion with Shankar Krishnamoorthy, Chief Product Development Officer at Synopsys, to better understand the impact and goals of the acquisition, I was told that initial joint solutions are expected to roll out sometime in the first half of 2026. These will target critical use cases where electrical, mechanical, and thermal challenges intersect, like heterogeneous integration, power-aware verification, and real-time system-level analysis for mission-critical applications. In the immediate short term, however, the deal allows for deeper IP sharing, which will enable the company and its customers to rethink design processes and flows, to improve final outcomes and speed time-to-market. While the acquisition makes perfect sense, considering the obvious synergies between the companies, execution will be key. Integrating two engineering-centric cultures and complex product portfolios is never easy. However, Synopsys' history of successful acquisitions and the historic, on-going collaboration and partnership with Ansys bodes well for a smooth transition. An Expansive Design And Simulation Platform For The AI Era As devices become more complex and development cycles get even shorter, traditional handoffs between disciplines are no longer sufficient. Synopsys, with Ansys' technology in its portfolio, is now better positioned to deliver simulation-centric design workflows that scale from the transistor level all the way to full system deployment. Ultimately, this acquisition is about enabling the next generation of intelligent systems — not just faster chips, but smarter, safer, and more efficient products across industries. From edge devices and electric vehicles to aerospace and digital twins, the Synopsys-Ansys combination will provide a unified platform that empowers engineers to simulate the real world as part of the design process, which is key to accelerate time to market with optimal final outcomes, at a time when human engineering resources are slim.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Synopsys CEO Sassine Ghazi took us inside his $35 billion acquisition of Ansys, which closes today
In today's CEO Daily: Diane Brady talks to Synopsys CEO Sassine Ghazi. The big story: More letters, more tariffs. The markets: Low drama. Analyst notes from Macquarie on the 'fiscal capture' of tariffs, Wedbush on woes at ASML, and Wedbush's Q2 tech earnings preview. Plus: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Good morning. Synopsys CEO Sassine Ghazi just did something that's making jaws drop: He convinced regulators in China and the U.S. to approve the company's $35 billion acquisition of Ansys that's set to close today. The reaction from fellow CEOs, he told me: 'How did you get one of the most complex deals done in such a complex time?' With tensions high, the business case for bringing together two U.S. tech companies making products critical for Chinese clients wasn't going to sell itself. 'I've been to China maybe eight times this year,' he said. 'I found myself being a U.S. ambassador to China, explaining the Synopsys position and understanding what they care about. And, back in the U.S., representing the importance and need for us as a global company to continue leading with innovation.' The tough part wasn't the antitrust review of a $6.1 billion-a-year leader in chip design's bid to buy a $2.5 billion-a-year leader in engineering software, he said. It was negotiating 'access to the technology in the event things happen between the two countries.' What helped was 'overwhelming customer support' and a recognition among Chinese regulators that 'if they were too difficult or too constraining, it's not good for China.' (The Federal Trade Commission had granted conditional approval in May.) His advice for others trying to win over authorities in both markets? 'From the beginning, the message was consistent with the U.S. and with China: I'm not a politician. I represent a global company with opportunities that we see across every region,' he said. 'With China in particular, I believe they have a great opportunity to take their strength in manufacturing and take it to the next level of intelligent manufacturing. And the U.S. has many, many other strengths with compute, software applications, etc. It's important for Synopsys to have access to both markets to continue leading.' And it mattered that he went to China to speak with officials himself. 'I was not getting an update once a month on how things are going. Did I have moments where it was depressing, leaving a meeting and seeing all kinds of surprises happening out of our control? Of course. At the end of May, we had a complete blackout and restriction on selling to China. That was a tough moment. I happened to be in China the week after, having to explain it, not knowing how long these uncertainties will be. I never doubted we'd get it done, but I started doubting the timing.'Contact CEO Daily via Diane Brady at This story was originally featured on Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Chip design software firm Synopsys completes $35B deal
This story was originally published on Manufacturing Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Manufacturing Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Chip design software maker Synopsys on Thursday said it has completed its acquisition of Ansys following final regulatory approvals from China this week. The transaction, valued at $35 billion, builds on a seven-year partnership between the U.S.-based companies as they look to leverage their strengths to become a leader in silicon-to-systems design, according to a January 2024 investor presentation. Pennsylvania-based Ansys is a developer of engineering simulation and analysis software. The deal has been 18 months in the making as Synopsys and Ansys looked to gain key approvals from countries overseas. Synopsys said the combination will meet demand for advanced software that fuses electronics and physics, augmented with artificial intelligence. Dive Insight: As products become more intelligent at a rapid pace, engineering teams are faced with a range of design complexities and cost pressures. Synopsys said it hopes to address these challenges with its latest acquisition. 'With Ansys now part of Synopsys, we can give engineers the industry's most comprehensive solutions to design, optimize and virtualize not only the silicon, but also the entire system,' Synopsys President and CEO Sassine Ghazi said in a video message Thursday. Automakers, for example, can now use the software to design and test their chips, chassis and other parts and systems before production begins with help from Ansys' simulation and multi-physics technology, Ghazi said. Synopsys plans to have Ansys' technologies integrated within its software by the first half of 2026. The company said it is now positioned to service a $31 billion market. Since the deal was first announced Jan. 16, 2024, Synopsys has faced a series of regulatory challenges along the way. While headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company has global operations across Europe, Asia and the Middle East and must meet certain requirements to operate internationally. In December 2024, the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority flagged concerns that the merger could reduce choice for customers and result in lower-quality products with higher prices. To address those concerns, Synopsys and Ansys agreed to sell certain businesses to Santa Rosa, California-based Keysight Technologies as a condition for the deal to proceed. U.K. regulators cleared the acquisition in March. Meanwhile, China has drawn out its approval process as geopolitical tensions rise against the United States over tariffs. On June 30, Synopsys said in an update to investors that it had received approvals from all major jurisdictions except for China, and was in advanced talks with the country's regulatory agency on the matter. The company posted in an investor filing that it received final approvals on July 14, ushering in a new chapter for the software maker. The acquisition is expected to achieve $400 million of cost synergies by the third year, and $400 million of revenue synergies by the fourth year, according to the investor presentation. Former Ansys leaders Ajei Gopal, who served as president and CEO, and board member Ravi Vijayaraghavan have joined Synopsys' board of directors, effective immediately. Recommended Reading Cadence Design Systems raises outlook after strong Q1 Sign in to access your portfolio
Cision Canada
17-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Synopsys Completes Acquisition of Ansys
Creating the Leader in Engineering Solutions from Silicon to Systems News Highlights: Combines leaders in silicon design, IP and simulation and analysis to enable customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products Now positioned to win in an expanded $31 billion total addressable market (TAM) 1 Fast-tracking integrated technology roadmap, with first set of combined capabilities planned for the first half of 2026 SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 17, 2025 /CNW/ -- Synopsys (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Ansys. The transaction, which was announced on January 16, 2024, combines leaders in silicon design, IP and simulation and analysis to enable customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. Synopsys is now positioned to win in an expanded $31 billion total addressable market (TAM). 1 "Today marks a transformational milestone for Synopsys. For decades, Synopsys has been delivering breakthroughs in silicon design and IP that have fueled chip innovation," said president and CEO of Synopsys, Sassine Ghazi. "The increasing complexity of developing intelligent systems demands design solutions with a deeper integration of electronics and physics, enhanced by AI. With Ansys' leading system simulation and analysis solutions now part of Synopsys, we can maximize the capabilities of engineering teams broadly, igniting their innovation from silicon to systems." Former Ansys president, CEO, and board member Ajei Gopal and former Ansys board member Ravi Vijayaraghavan are joining Synopsys' board of directors, effective immediately. "For half a century, Ansys has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries with the predictive power of simulation and analysis," said Gopal. "Our companies have a common culture, a successful longstanding partnership, and now a united mission to empower innovators to drive human advancement. I look forward to serving this mission as a member of the Synopsys board and expect a swift, successful integration." Synopsys remains dedicated to helping engineers innovate, reduce time-to-market and costs, and improve product quality by delivering unprecedented insights into how their products will perform in the real world. And, united with Ansys, Synopsys can now deliver holistic system design solutions for customers in industries spanning semiconductors, high-tech, automotive, aerospace, industrial, and more. Synopsys expects to deliver the first set of integrated capabilities in the first half of 2026 that fuse multiphysics across the full EDA stack, including for multi-die advanced packaging. The combined roadmap also includes integrated solutions to advance testing and virtualization of complex, intelligent systems for automotive and other industries. This combination bolsters Synopsys' strong financial position with projected margin expansion and greater unlevered free cash flow generation, enabling rapid deleveraging over a period of two years. Ansys common stock will no longer be listed for trading on the NASDAQ stock market. Other Resources Video message from Sassine Ghazi Synopsys Blog: 'Re-engineering Engineering from Silicon to Systems' 1 2023 TAM based on Synopsys management estimates About Synopsys Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. Learn more at © 2025 Synopsys, Inc. All rights reserved. Synopsys, the Synopsys logo, and other Synopsys trademarks are available at Other company or product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Forward Looking Statements This press release includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, statements that relate to our expected future business and financial performance, the anticipated benefits of the transaction, the anticipated impact of the transaction on the combined business, and the expected synergies from the transaction. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions or the negatives of these words or other comparable terminology to convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this communication, including, but not limited to: (i) our ability to maintain relationships with Synopsys' and Ansys' customers, suppliers and other business partners; (ii) the effect of the transaction on our operating results and business; (iii) our ability to implement plans, forecasts, expected financial performance and other expectations with respect to the combined business and realize the expected benefits/synergies as well as manage the scope and size of the combined company; (iv) unexpected costs, charges and expenses related to the integration; (v) our ability to successfully integrate Ansys' operations and product lines; (vi) difficulties in retaining and hiring key personnel and employees due to the integration; (vii) the diversion of management time on integration; (viii) our ability to manage significant indebtedness, including indebtedness incurred in connection with the transaction, and the need to generate sufficient cash flows to service and repay such debt; (ix) uncertainty in the macroeconomic and geopolitical environment and its potential impact on the semiconductor and electronics industries; (x) uncertainty in the growth of the semiconductor, electronics and artificial intelligence industries, (xi) the highly competitive industries we operate in; (xii) actions by the U.S. or foreign governments, such as the assessment of fines or the imposition of additional export restrictions or tariffs; (xiii) consolidation among our customers and within the industries in which we operate, as well as our dependence on a relatively small number of large customers; and (xiv) the evolving legal, regulatory and tax regimes under which we operate. Our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which you may obtain for free at its website at discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Actual results may vary from the estimates provided. We undertake no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of the estimates and other forward-looking statements made in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Editorial Contact Cara Walker Synopsys, Inc. (650) 584-5000 [email protected]
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Synopsys Clears Final Regulatory Hurdle for $35B Ansys Deal
Synopsys said it received conditional approval from Chinese regulators for its $35 billion purchase of Ansys. The decision marked the final regulatory hurdle for the deal. The approval had been delayed amid U.S.-China tensions over technology design software provider Synopsys (SNPS) said Monday it received approval from Chinese regulators for its $35 billion purchase of Ansys (ANSS), clearing the final regulatory hurdle for the deal. The companies said they expect to close the transaction by about Thursday, after China's State Administration for Market Regulation agreed to approve the deal with some conditions, including that the combined companies do not end existing contracts with Chinese customers. The purchase was announced in January 2024, but was reportedly delayed as Beijing and Washington sparred over technology trade restrictions. Reuters reported that a breakthrough came earlier this month when the U.S. Commerce Department eased export rules on chip design and engineering software to China. U.S. and European Union officials had already approved the transaction. The two firms had already been in a seven-year partnership at the time of the agreement, and Synopsys CEO Sassine Ghazi said then that the merger 'will enable us to deliver a holistic, powerful and seamlessly integrated silicon to systems approach to innovation to help maximize the capabilities of technology R&D teams across a broad range of industries." According to the deal, Ansys investors would receive $197 in cash and 0.3450 shares of Synopsys for every share of Ansys they owned. Ansys shares were up 4% in recent trading, near their all-time high in the wake of the release. Synopsys shares were little changed, and have added about 16% year-to-date. Read the original article on Investopedia
