From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-28 21:17:00

The FTC will require Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) and ANSYS, Inc. (ANSS) to divest certain assets to proceed with their $35 billion merger, aiming to preserve competition in vital software tool markets for semiconductors and light simulation devices.

Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) will divest its optical and photonic software tools, while ANSYS, Inc. (ANSS) will divest PowerArtist. Both companies will sell these assets to Keysight Technologies, Inc. to address merger concerns and protect consumers from price increases.

The order mandates the completion of divestitures within 10 days of SNPS closing the acquisition of ANSS. Both companies must provide technological support to Keysight to ensure immediate competition with the merged entity, maintaining market balance and consumer protection.

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