On July 17, 2025, Synopsys, Inc., a leading US semiconductor electronic design automation (EDA) company, announced the completion of its acquisition of Ansys, a simulation EDA company. This landmark transaction, valued at $35 billion (approximately 251.498 billion yuan), concluded successfully after a process that lasted about a year and a half.

Acquisition Background and Transaction Process

The acquisition was officially announced on January 16, 2024, with the goal of integrating leading companies in the fields of chip design, IP cores, and simulation and analysis. The aim was to help developers rapidly innovate products driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Following the announcement, Synopsys and Ansys actively engaged in regulatory reviews worldwide. On July 14, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China approved the transaction subject to certain restrictive conditions. These included requirements for Synopsys to divest its optical solutions-related business and for Ansys to divest its power analysis software-related business. With these approvals in place, the acquisition of Ansys by Synopsys has received all necessary clearances.

Acquisition Significance and Strategic Value

Synopsys is a leader in EDA software and design IP, while Ansys excels in digital model simulation and analysis software. This acquisition enables Synopsys to deeply integrate Ansys' simulation technology with its own EDA tools, creating a comprehensive solution that spans from chip to system design and forms a more robust technical ecosystem. Following the acquisition, Synopsys' total addressable market (TAM) has expanded to $31 billion. This positions the company to offer comprehensive system design solutions to developers across industries such as semiconductors, high-tech, automotive, and industrial sectors.

The acquisition is expected to strengthen Synopsys' financial position, with anticipated improvements in profit margins and an increase in unlevered free cash flow. This will enable the company to rapidly deleverage within two years. Additionally, Ajei Gopal, former President, CEO, and board member of Ansys, and Ravi Vijayaraghavan, former Ansys board member, have joined the Synopsys board of directors, effective immediately. Their expertise will bring valuable industry experience and strategic vision to Synopsys, accelerating the integration and co-development of the two companies.

Future Outlook

Synopsys expects to launch the first set of integrated functions in the first half of 2026. These will integrate multi-physics capabilities into the entire EDA stack, including advanced multi-chip packaging. The integration plan also includes solutions aimed at advancing the testing and virtualization of complex intelligent systems in the automotive and other industries. Sassine Ghazi, President and CEO of Synopsys, said, "Today marks a milestone in Synopsys' transformation. With Ansys' leading system simulation and analysis solutions joining Synopsys, we can maximize the capabilities of developers and inspire innovation from chip to system."

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