Synopsys Inc. (SNPS) is in advanced discussions to purchase ANSYS Inc. (ANSS) for an estimated $35 billion, Bloomberg reported last Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The financial news and data provider’s sources suggest that Synopsys is considering paying$400 for each ANSYS shares, and a deal could be announced as soon as next week. We consider that the potential merger deal would mark a groundbreaking alliance in the realm of simulation software and semiconductor design. This proposed acqui ...