Synopsys finalized its acquisition of Ansys on July 17, 2025, as announced on January 16, 2024. The transaction merges Synopsys’ expertise in silicon design and intellectual property with Ansys’ capabilities in simulation and analysis, targeting innovation in AI-powered products. The combined entity now addresses a $31 billion total addressable market.
The acquisition integrates electronics and physics design solutions, aiming to accelerate innovation across industries such as semiconductors, high-tech, automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Synopsys plans to deliver its first set of combined capabilities in the first half of 2026, focusing on multiphysics integration across the electronic design automation stack, including multi-die advanced packaging, and solutions for testing and virtualization of complex systems.
Sassine Ghazi, president and CEO of Synopsys, stated that the acquisition addresses the growing complexity of intelligent systems by combining electronics and physics with AI-enhanced tools. Ajei Gopal, former Ansys president, CEO, and board member, emphasized the shared mission to drive human advancement through innovation, noting the companies’ longstanding partnership and cultural alignment.
Effective immediately, Gopal and former Ansys board member Ravi Vijayaraghavan join Synopsys’ board of directors. The acquisition strengthens Synopsys’ financial position, with expected margin expansion and increased unlevered free cash flow, enabling deleveraging over two years.
