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Synopsys-Ansys initial deal review has large US FTC team involved, signaling second request likely

By Khushita Vasant and Flavia Fortes ( March 21, 2024, 22:50 GMT | Insight) -- The initial review of Synopsys’ proposed acquisition of Ansys has a large team from the US Federal Trade Commission involved in the investigation, with officials already reaching out to third parties for information about the $35 billion transaction, MLex has learned. The team of at least six officials looking at the deal this early in the process signals that the parties will likely face a request for additional information and in-depth antitrust review. The initial review of Synopsys’ proposed acquisition of Ansys has a large team from the US Federal Trade Commission involved in the investigation, with officials already reaching out to third parties for information about the $35 billion transaction, MLex has learned....

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