Synopsys Inc’s Post

🚨 This week the Technology M&A team at Sortino M&A Group highlights Synopsys Inc's landmark $35 billion acquisition of Ansys, a move that stands as the tech sector's most significant deal since Broadcom's acquisition of VMware. 💡 The acquisition seeks to create a seamless design and simulation process for semiconductors, with a completion target of early 2025. 🌐 The report was led by our Technology Head of Division Daniel Faria Ribeiro with the collaboration of our analysts Alvin C., Anoushka Panchal, Ilinca O., Luka Delic, and Siya Goyal. ✨ Stay tuned for next week’s M&A Report! #sortinomagroup #mergersandacquisitions #finance #investmentbanking #tech #synopsys #ansys

Our CEO, Sassine Ghazi, recently joined Daniel Newman's webcast to discuss his priorities for the company and the essential role Synopsys plays in customer R&D from silicon to systems. Watch a highlight below and the full conversation here: bit.ly/3O9q0rz

Here we must run as fast as we can, just to stay in place. And if you wish to go anywhere you must run twice as fast as that(Red Queen - Alice in Wonderland) Synopsys sold its Software Integrity Business to Clearlake Capital and Francisco Partners. I have been involved in this kind of transaction in the past and I wish Synopsys employees an easy transition and that the PE understands that they need to continue their investment in R&D. The AppSec threat landscape quickly evolves, and attackers are not waiting for anyone. If you wish to check the competition (competition is always good and a driving force for innovation) I recommend checking Checkmarx, there's a limited-time free-of-charge services/licenses offer for Synopsys customers. https://bit.ly/4bt6tMq

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🔍🔍 Exciting News! The U.K. antitrust regulator has launched an inquiry into Synopsys's plan to acquire Ansys. 🔍 This move marks the beginning of what could be a lengthy investigation process. Stakeholders and interested parties are now invited to comment on the transaction. 🔍 Such investigations often lead to interesting developments in the tech industry. 🔍 I predict that this scrutiny will shed light on the complexities of M&A deals in the tech sector. 🔍 Collaboration opportunities may arise as a result of the investigation. 🔍 Let's keep a close eye on how this unfolds and the potential impact on the industry. 🔍 Stay tuned for more updates on this intriguing development! #TechNews #MergersAndAcquisitions #Innovation #CompetitionRegulation

Sell-side most interesting: What makes Temu Tick, Nvidia the most owned Pinduoduo’s Temu is a sensation and a mystery, but Bernstein breaks down some of the math, CrowdStrike surges on a “stellar” report, the most broadly owned S&P500 semiconductor name is Nvidia, and ASML prospects keep rising. https://lnkd.in/eQVtTNpc Pinduoduo Temu Alibaba Group JD.COM CrowdStrike NVIDIA ASML #investing #stocks #ecommerce #China #regulation

Carrara Capital’s Equities portfolio manager Tim Davies on ausbiz yesterday discussing the strong performance of Nvidia (NVDA), potential challengers to its dominance, and the opportunities that lie in the supply chain servicing this growing sector. Tim considers the 4 major stages of the semiconductor supply chain (chemicals, equipment manufacturers, foundry, and memory chips) to be a more attractively priced avenue for investors looking to benefit from the long-term growth in AI-demand and highlights various companies in each stage that present potential high-growth opportunities. Watch the full segment here: https://lnkd.in/gdVntK8A

If you joined us for July’s Quarterly Conversation, you heard Rick and Dan discussing the risks inherent in the kind of market concentration we’re seeing in the S&P 500 right now. See this article on Reuters for why overinvesting in a hot stock like Nvidia could lead to consequences down the line: https://lnkd.in/eu4YAC6w