Synopsys Receives Final Regulatory Approval to Close Planned Divestitures of Synopsys Optical Solutions Group and Ansys PowerArtist

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Synopsys (Nasdaq: SNPS) received final regulatory approval to proceed with the planned divestitures of its Optical Solutions Group and PowerArtist businesses to Keysight Technologies. These divestitures were required in connection with Synopsys' acquisition of Ansys, which closed on July 17, 2025. Synopsys expects to complete the divestitures on or about October 17, 2025. The company said the transactions are not material to Synopsys' financials, terms were not disclosed, and Synopsys remains committed to a seamless transition for employees, customers and partners.

Positive

• Final regulatory approval obtained for the divestitures
• Expected closing date on or about October 17, 2025
• Related acquisition of Ansys closed July 17, 2025
• Company states transactions are not material to financials

Negative

• Terms undisclosed, creating near-term transparency gap for investors
• Transfer of Optical Solutions Group and PowerArtist reduces Synopsys product footprint

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced that it has received approval from all necessary authorities to proceed with the planned, previously-announced divestitures of the Optical Solutions Group and PowerArtist businesses to Keysight Technologies, Inc.

These divestitures were determined by regulatory authorities to be a necessary step related to Synopsys' acquisition of Ansys, which successfully closed on July 17, 2025.  Synopsys expects to complete these divestitures on or about October 17, 2025.

The transactions are not material to Synopsys' financials, and terms of the agreements were not disclosed. Synopsys remains committed to a seamless transition for its employees, customers and partners. 

About Synopsys 
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. Learn more at www.synopsys.com. 

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INVESTOR CONTACT:
Tushar Jain
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-5000
Synopsys-ir@synopsys.com 

EDITORIAL CONTACT:
Cara Walker
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-5000
corp-pr@synopsys.com 

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain forward-looking statements regarding the expected timing of the closing of the divestitures and the related transition of the businesses to Keysight. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results, time frames or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and factors include but are not limited to, the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of each of the proposed divestitures, and the risks more fully described in filings Synopsys makes with the SEC from time to time, including in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" in Synopsys' latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Synopsys' latest Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The information provided herein is as of. Synopsys undertakes no duty to, and does not intend to, update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by law.

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FAQ

What did Synopsys (SNPS) announce on October 10, 2025 about divestitures?

Synopsys announced final regulatory approval to divest the Optical Solutions Group and PowerArtist businesses to Keysight.

When will the Synopsys (SNPS) divestitures close?

Synopsys expects to complete the divestitures on or about October 17, 2025.

Are the Synopsys (SNPS) divestitures material to the company's financials?

The company said the transactions are not material to Synopsys' financials.

Why did Synopsys (SNPS) agree to divest these businesses?

Regulatory authorities determined the divestitures were necessary in connection with Synopsys' acquisition of Ansys.

When did Synopsys complete the Ansys acquisition related to these divestitures?

The Ansys acquisition closed on July 17, 2025.

Will Synopsys disclose financial terms of the Optical Solutions Group and PowerArtist sales?

Terms were not disclosed in the announcement; the company did not provide sale financials.

How will the divestitures affect Synopsys employees and customers?

Synopsys said it remains committed to a seamless transition for employees, customers and partners.