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Simpson Thacher Attorneys Author Law360 Article on Return of FTC Merger Remedies

06.11.25

Partners Lindsey Bohl and Preston Miller, and Associate Matthew Evola, authored an article titled, “Synopsys-Ansys Merger Augurs FTC’s Return To Remedies,” which was published by Law360. The article discussed the FTC’s recent approval of the $35 billion merger between Synopsys and Ansys, marking the first settlement of a merger-enforcement action by either antitrust agency under the current administration. The article additionally provided key takeaways from the settlement, including how it signals a shift in policy from the previous administration and a return to accepting remedies to resolve competitive concerns.

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