ANSYS Trading Volume Plummets 37.17% to 183rd Position Amid FTC Mandated Asset Divestiture

On May 29, 2025, ANSYS (ANSS) experienced a significant drop in trading volume, with a total of $479 million in shares traded, marking a 37.17% decrease from the previous day. This decline placed ANSYS at the 183rd position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of ANSYS also decreased by 0.36%, marking the second consecutive day of decline, with a total decrease of 5.60% over the past two days.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that Synopsys and ANSYS divest certain assets to address antitrust concerns surrounding their $35 billion merger. The FTC's proposed consent order requires Synopsys to divest its optical and photonic software tools, while ANSYS must divest its PowerArtist tool. This divestiture is aimed at maintaining competition in the chip design and simulation software markets.

The FTC's order specifies that both companies must complete the divestitures within ten days of the acquisition's closure. This requirement is part of the regulatory approval process for the merger, which aims to ensure that the combination of the two companies does not lead to a monopoly or unfair competitive advantage.

The FTC's decision to mandate asset divestiture is a significant development in the regulatory approval process for the Synopsys-ANSYS merger. The divestiture of specific assets is intended to address concerns about the potential for the merged entity to dominate the market for chip design and simulation software. The FTC's approval of the merger, subject to these conditions, is a positive development for both companies, as it allows them to proceed with the acquisition while addressing regulatory concerns.