市场监管总局附加限制性条件批准新思科技公司收购安似科技公司股权案

Core Viewpoint - The State Administration for Market Regulation has approved the acquisition of Ansys by Synopsys with additional restrictive conditions to prevent anti-competitive effects in the optical software, photonic software, and certain EDA software markets [1][2]. Summary by Sections Acquisition Approval - The acquisition is approved with conditions due to potential anti-competitive effects in global and domestic markets for optical software, photonic software, and parts of the EDA software market [1]. Divestitures Required - Synopsys must divest its entire optical and photonic device simulation business [1]. - Ansys must divest its power analysis software-related business, including R&D, distribution, licensing, and sales [2]. Compliance Obligations - Both companies must adhere to existing customer contracts, including pricing and service level agreements, and cannot terminate or refuse contract renewals for Chinese customers [2]. - There is a prohibition on bundling products from both companies and on discriminating against customers in terms of service levels, pricing, or functionality [2]. Support for Standards and Agreements - Continued support for industry-standard formats related to Ansys and Synopsys EDA products is required [2]. - Existing interoperability agreements must be maintained and renewed upon request from Chinese customers [3]. - Synopsys is required to sign interoperability agreements with third-party EDA vendors upon written request from Chinese customers [3].