Question 1

What does Synopsys do?

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Synopsys is a technology company offering system verification, Silicon IP, and electronic design automation solutions.

Question 2

In what sectors does Synopsys operate?

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Synopsys operates in Electronic Design Automation (EDA), Manufacturing, Semiconductor.

Question 3

How many companies has Synopsys acquired?

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Synopsys has made 87 acquisitions between 1993-2024, with a total disclosed deal value of $39.13B.

Question 4

How many acquisitions does Synopsys make in a year?

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Over the last 5 years, Synopsys has made about 2.8 acquisitions per year.

Question 5

What companies are owned by Synopsys?

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Companies acquired by Synopsys include Intrinsic ID, ANSYS, PikeTec, Silicon Frontline Technology, FishTail Design Automation, WhiteHat Security, Concertio, BISTel, and 79 more.

Question 6

What are Synopsys's major acquisitions?

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Synopsys's largest acquisitions include ANSYS ($35B, 2024), Avant! ($830M, 2001), Magma Design Automation ($523M, 2011), Accelerant Networks ($432M, 2004).

Question 7

What is Synopsys's largest acquisition?

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Synopsys's largest disclosed acquisition is ANSYS for $35B (2024).

Question 8

What was Synopsys's first acquisition?

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Synopsys's first recorded acquisition was Compiled Designs GmbH in 1993.

Question 9

What was Synopsys's most recent acquisition?

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Synopsys's most recent acquisition is Intrinsic ID, announced March 2024.

Question 10

What is the average deal size for Synopsys acquisitions?

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The average disclosed deal size for Synopsys acquisitions is $2.6B.

Question 11

What is the median deal size for Synopsys acquisitions?

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The median disclosed deal size for Synopsys acquisitions is $315M. The median is often lower than the average because a few very large deals pull the average up.

Question 12

How much has Synopsys spent on acquisitions?

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Synopsys has spent at least $39.13B across its disclosed acquisitions (of 87 total deals; some prices are undisclosed).

Question 13

Which sector has Synopsys spent the most on?

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Synopsys has committed the most disclosed capital to Software companies — about $37.96B across its deals in that sector.

Question 14

What sectors does Synopsys usually acquire in?

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Synopsys most frequently acquires companies in Software, Semiconductor, Information Technology.

Question 15

In which sector has Synopsys made the most acquisitions?

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Synopsys has made the most acquisitions in the Software sector.

Question 16

In which year did Synopsys make the most acquisitions?

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Synopsys made the most acquisitions in 2004, with 8 deals.

Organization Name	Funding Type			Lead Investor Names	Org Hq Country

Acquiree Name			Acquirer Name	Acquiree Industries	Acquiree Hq Country
Intrinsic ID	—	2024-03-20	Synopsys	Embedded Systems Internet of Things Security Semiconductor	United States
ANSYS	$35B	2024-01-16	Synopsys	Enterprise Software Information Services Information Technology Simulation Software	United States
PikeTec	—	2023-08-23	Synopsys	Embedded Systems Information Technology Software	Germany
Silicon Frontline Technology	—	2023-05-04	Synopsys	Electronic Design Automation (EDA)Electronics Hardware Information Technology Manufacturing Software	United States
FishTail Design Automation	—	2022-09-27	Synopsys	Automotive Information Technology Software	United States

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