---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-25-158488"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SNPS"
cik: "0000883241"
company_name: "SYNOPSYS INC"
filed_at: "2025-07-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-18T06:51:00.305132+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Synopsys receives all regulatory approvals for Ansys acquisition; closing expected July 17

## Summary
- All necessary regulatory approvals received for the pending acquisition of Ansys.
- Parties expect to close transaction on or about Thursday, July 17, 2025.
- Transaction originally announced on January 16, 2024; combines Synopsys silicon design with Ansys simulation.
- Acquisition will enable customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-158488
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SNPS
- cik: 0000883241
- company_name: SYNOPSYS INC
- filed_at: 2025-07-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/883241/000119312525158488/0001193125-25-158488-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/883241/000119312525158488/d800809d8k.htm

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