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closed 7/2/2012 via BNC Analysis

Cadence Design Systems, Inc., acquired Sigrity, Inc.

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synopsis: Cadence Design Systems, Inc., a leader in global electronic design innovation, announced it has acquired Sigrity, Inc., a leading signal and power integrity technology provider. Sigrity develops and globally supports advanced software analysis solutions to ensure power integrity and signal integrity in chips, packages and printed circuit boards.
buyer: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS:$2,682.89)
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. develops electronic design automation software and hardware for worldwide. Its products and services are used to design and develop integrated circuits (ICs), and electronics systems. "
 target: Sigrity, Inc.
Sigrity develops and globally supports advanced software analysis solutions to ensure power integrity and signal integrity in chips, packages and printed circuit boards; and physical design tools for single die and SiP implementations.
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announced 4/16/2021 via PR Newswire

Siemens Digital Industries, will acquire OneSpin Solutions

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synopsis: Siemens Digital Industries Software has signed an agreement with London-based Azini Capital to acquire OneSpin Solutions, a leading provider of formal verification software that helps ensure integrated circuit (IC) integrity and enables functionally correct, safe, trustworthy and secure IC designs.
buyer parent: Siemens AG
buyer: Siemens Digital Industries
Siemens Digital Industries (DI) is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization. Closely collaborating with partners and customers, DI drives the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. "
 target parent: Azini Capital Partners LLP
target: OneSpin Solutions
OneSpin Solutions is a leading provider of formal verification software that helps ensure integrated circuit (IC) integrity and enables functionally correct, safe, trustworthy and secure IC designs.
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closed 9/9/2020 via BusinessWire

Silvaco, Inc., acquired Coupling Wave Solutions S.A.

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synopsis: Silvaco, a leading supplier of EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software and design IP, has acquired Coupling Wave Solutions S.A. (CWS), a French EDA company dedicated to the semiconductor market. CWS offers a modeling and analysis software suite that integrates into any IC design flow to tackle substrate noise interference during development.
buyer: Silvaco, Inc.
Silvaco, Inc. is a leading Electronic Design Automation provider of software tools used for process and device development and for analog/mixed-signal, power IC and memory design. Silvaco has enabled customers to bring products to market at reduced cost and in the shortest time. "
 target: Coupling Wave Solutions S.A.
Coupling Wave Solutions (CWS) is a French EDA (Electronic Design Automation) company dedicated to the semiconductor market. CWS offers a system-level interference modeling and analysis software suite that integrates into any IC design flow to tackle substrate noise interference during development.
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announced 7/16/2020 via PR Newswire

Siemens AG, will acquire Avatar Integrated Systems Inc.

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synopsis: Siemens has signed an agreement to acquire Santa Clara, CA-based Avatar Integrated Systems Inc., a leading developer of place and route software for integrated circuit (IC) design. Avatar helps engineers optimize power, performance, and area (PPA) for complex chips with fewer resources.
buyer: Siemens AG (DB:SIE:$64,691.00)
Siemens AG is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability, and internationality for more than 170 years. The company is active around the globe, focusing on the areas of power generation & distribution and intelligent infrastructure. "
 target: Avatar Integrated Systems Inc.
Santa Clara, CA-based Avatar Integrated Systems Inc. is a leading developer of place and route software for integrated circuit (IC) design. Avatar helps engineers optimize power, performance, and area (PPA) for complex chips with fewer resources.
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closed 3/25/2020 via BusinessWire

Yokogawa Electric Corporation, acquired Grazper Technologies ApS

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synopsis: Tokyo-based Yokogawa Electric Corporation has acquired Grazper Technologies ApS. Headquartered in Denmark, Grazper has developed advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for analyzing images, and Yokogawa aims to leverage these technologies within its various existing businesses and to develop new industrial AI solutions.
buyer: Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TSE:6841:$3,398.21)
Tokyo-based Yokogawa engages in broad-ranging activities in the areas of measurement, control, and information. The company's various areas of business, including industrial automation, life innovation, aviation, and others, provide essential instruments and equipment with precision and reliability."
 target parent: Promentum Equity Partners
target: Grazper Technologies ApS
Copenhagen-based Grazper is a software company that develops AI-based technologies and solutions. The company possesses advanced AI-based technologies for image analysis and a solution that allows AI software to run efficiently on a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), a type of integrated circuit.
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announced 6/22/2018 via PR Newswire

Mentor Graphics Corporation, will acquire Austemper Design Sys. Inc.

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synopsis: Siemens has entered into an agreement to acquire Austin, Texas-based Austemper Design Systems Inc., a startup software company that offers analysis, auto-correction and simulation technology. This technology allows customers to test and harden IC (integrated circuit) designs for functional safety.
buyer parent: Siemens AG
buyer: Mentor Graphics Corporation (MENT:$1,282.47)
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world’s most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. "
 target: Austemper Design Sys. Inc.
Austin-based Austemper Design Systems Inc. is a software company that offers analysis, auto-correction and simulation technology. This technology allows customers to test and harden IC (integrated circuit) designs for functional safety in applications such as automotive and industrial systems.
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closed 3/2/2016 via PR Newswire

Synopsys, Inc., acquired WinterLogic

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synopsis: Synopsys, Inc., the Silicon to Software™ partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications, has acquired WinterLogic, the technology leader in fault simulation used in automotive, safety and security environments for the design and verification of advanced system on chips.
buyer: Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS:$4,504.13)
Synopsys, Inc. is the Silicon to Software™ partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications. Synopsys is a global leader in electronic design automation and semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in software quality and security solutions. "
 target: WinterLogic
WinterLogic is an electronic design automation company that develops software used by semiconductor companies for the design and development of their most advanced integrated circuits and systems on a chip. WinterLogic’s ZOIX is widely recognized as the leading fault simulator on the market.
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closed 10/20/2015 via BusinessWire

ARM Ltd., acquired Carbon Design Systems

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synopsis: ARM has acquired the product portfolio and other business assets of Carbon Design Systems (Carbon). The company is a leading supplier of cycle-accurate virtual prototyping solutions, to deliver design optimization, time-to-market and cost-efficiency gains for its partners.
buyer: ARM Ltd. (ARM:$1,404.42)
ARM designs technology at the heart of the world's most advanced digital products. We are enabling the development of new markets and transformation of industries and society, invisibly creating opportunity for a globally connected population. "
 target: Carbon Design Systems
Carbon Design Systems is the leading provider of system level modeling and validation tools for complex SoC design.
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closed 3/21/2014 via PR Newswire

Mentor Graphics Corporation, acquired Berkeley Design Automation, Inc.

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synopsis: Mentor Graphics Corp., a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, announced that it has acquired Berkeley Design Automation, Inc., a recognized leader in nanometer analog, mixed-signal, and RF circuit verification.
buyer: Mentor Graphics Corporation (MENT:$1,282.47)
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world’s most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. "
 target: Berkeley Design Automation, Inc.
Berkeley Design Automation, Inc. is the recognized leader in nanometer circuit verification. The company combines the world's fastest nanometer circuit verification platform, Analog FastSPICE, with exceptional application expertise to uniquely address nanometer circuit design challenges.
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closed 6/3/2014 via Reuters

D2S, Inc., acquired Gauda

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synopsis: D2S, a supplier of computational design platforms based on eBeam and general purpose graphic processing unit (GPGPU) technologies, announced that it has acquired all assets of Gauda, Inc., a developer of GPGPU-based computational lithography acceleration technology headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.
buyer: D2S, Inc.
D2S is a supplier of a computational design platform to based on eBeam and general purpose graphic processing unit technologies. Their platform maximizes eBeam technology to reduce mask costs for both low- and high-volume applications. "
 target: Gauda
Gauda is the first company to introduce the technology to accelerate computation for optical proximity correction using graphical processing units. It developed a new breed of algorithms that accelerate the most computation-intensive EDA applications.
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closed 11/7/2019 via Company Press Release

Altair Engineering Inc., acquired EDEM

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synopsis: Altair, a global technology company providing solutions in product development, high-performance computing and data analytics, announced the acquisition of DEM Solutions, makers of EDEM, the market-leader in Discrete Element Method (DEM) software for bulk material simulation.
buyer: Altair Engineering Inc. (ALTR:$532.18)
Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the areas of product development, high performance computing and data intelligence. It enables organizations to compete more effectively in a connected world while creating a more sustainable future. "
 target: EDEM
EDEM is the market-leader in Discrete Element Method (DEM) software for bulk material simulation. Powered by state-of-the-art Discrete Element Modeling (DEM) technology, EDEM accurately simulates and analyzes the behavior of bulk materials such as coal, mined ores, soil, tablet, and powders.
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closed 3/15/2022 via PR Newswire

Applied Intuition, acquired Mechanical Simulation Corporation

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synopsis: Applied Intuition, Inc., a simulation and software tools provider for autonomous vehicle (AV) development, has acquired Mechanical Simulation Corporation, a provider of vehicle dynamics simulation software most commonly known for its flagship product, CarSim.
buyer: Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition equips engineering and product development teams with software that makes it faster, safer, and easier to bring autonomy to market. Applied's suite of products, focused on simulation, validation, and drive data management, delivers sophisticated infrastructure built for scale. "
 target: Mechanical Simulation Corporation
Mechanical Simulation Corporation is a technology leader in the development and distribution of advanced software used to simulate vehicle performance under a wide variety of conditions. The company's offerings include car, truck, and motorcycle simulation packages, training, and ongoing support.
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closed 6/2/2021 via PR Newswire

Siemens Digital Industries, acquired Nextflow Software

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synopsis: Siemens Digital Industries, a German leader in automation and digitalization, has acquired Nextflow Software, a provider of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solutions in France. Nextflow Software offers Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software that helps businesses to develop and manufacture products that involve fluid flows.
buyer parent: Siemens AG
buyer: Siemens Digital Industries
Siemens Digital Industries (DI) is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization. Closely collaborating with partners and customers, DI drives the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. "
 target: Nextflow Software
Nextflow Software is a provider of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solutions in France. Nextflow Software offers Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software that helps clients in the automotive, aeronautics, energy, and marine industries to develop and manufacture products that involve fluid flows.
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closed 5/5/2021 via BusinessWire

National Instruments Corporation, acquired monoDrive

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synopsis: National Instruments (NI), a developer of automated test and automated measurement systems, has acquired monoDrive, a leader in simulation software for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle development. monoDrive allows autonomous vehicle manufacturers to use simulators to drive virtual vehicles in virtual worlds.
buyer: National Instruments Corporation (NATI:$1,312.47)
National Instruments (NI) develops high-performance automated test and automated measurement systems to help solve engineering challenges. The company's open, software-defined platform uses modular hardware and an expansive ecosystem to help turn powerful possibilities into real solutions. "
 target: monoDrive
monoDrive is a leader in ultra-high fidelity simulation software for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle development. monoDrive allows autonomous vehicle manufacturers to use simulators to drive virtual vehicles millions of miles in virtual worlds.
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announced 10/9/2020 via PR Newswire

Foretellix, will acquire Metamoto

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synopsis: Israel-based Foretellix will acquire Metamoto, the developer of a cloud-based solution for testing and validation of automotive software. Incorporating Metamoto's expertise and technology will assist Foretellix in accelerating its roadmap, providing OEMs and Tier 1s with a best in class, simulator agnostic verification & Validation solution.
buyer: Foretellix
Israel-based Foretellix's mission is to enable measurable safety of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and autonomous vehicles. The company develops intelligent automation and analytic tools to orchestrate and monitor hundreds of millions of driving scenarios. "
 target: Metamoto
Metamoto is the developer of a cloud-based solution for developing, testing, debugging, and validating automotive software. Its Simulation as a Service offering provides enterprise products and services for massively scalable, safe, scenario-based training and testing of autonomous system software.
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closed 3/11/2020 via Company Press Release

Dürr AG, acquired Techno-Step GmbH

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synopsis: Dürr, a German mechanical and plant engineering firm, acquired a majority of Techno-Step GmbH. Techno-Step is specialized in developing and commissioning systems for process data analysis and diagnosis. Techno-Step is a leading provider of IT solutions for production data and quality management.
buyer: Dürr AG (DB:DUE:$4,201.86)
The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with extensive expertise in automation and digitization/Industry 4.0. Its products, systems and services enable highly efficient manufacturing processes in different industries. "
 target: Techno-Step GmbH
Techno-Step is specialized in developing and commissioning systems for process data analysis and diagnosis. For more than 10 years, Techno-Step has been one of the leading providers of IT solutions for production data and quality management.
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closed 12/18/2019 via BNC Analysis

Waymo LLC, acquired Latent Logic

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synopsis: Waymo, a self-driving technology development company and subsidiary of Google, has acquired Latent Logic, a UK start-up. Spun out of Oxford University in 2017, Latent Logic develops simulations of motorist, cyclist, and pedestrian behavior using data collected from traffic cameras.
buyer parent: Google
buyer: Waymo LLC
Waymo LLC is a self-driving technology development company. It is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. Waymo originated as a project of Google before it became a stand-alone subsidiary in December 2016. In April 2017, Waymo started a limited trial of a self-driving taxi service in Phoenix, Arizona. "
 target parent: University of Oxford
target: Latent Logic
Latent Logic is a UK start-up that uses imitation learning to simulate models of human behavior on the road. Spun out of Oxford University in 2017, Latent Logic develops simulations of motorist, cyclist, and pedestrian behavior using data collected from traffic cameras.
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announced 11/22/2019 via PR Newswire

Hexagon AB, will acquire Volume Graphics GmbH

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synopsis: Hexagon AB, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, will acquire Volume Graphics, a German leader in the industrial computed tomography software industry. Volume Graphics' software is used for quality assurance in product development and production for a range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and electronics.
buyer: Hexagon AB (OM:HEXA B:$4,341.10)
Hexagon is a global leader in digital solutions that create Autonomous Connected Ecosystems (ACE), a state where data is connected seamlessly through the convergence of the physical world with the digital, and intelligence is built-in to all processes. "
 target: Volume Graphics GmbH
Volume Graphics is a German company that develops leading software for the analysis and visualization of industrial 3D computed tomography (CT) data. Volume Graphics' software is used by manufacturers for quality assurance in product development and production.
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closed 10/10/2019 via BusinessWire

IHS Markit Ltd., acquired Novation Analytics

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synopsis: UK-based IHS Markit, a world leader in critical information, analytics, and solutions, has acquired Novation Analytics, a specialist provider of software solutions, data analysis, and advisory services to the automotive industry. Novation Analytics focuses on the modeling of vehicle energy efficiency and CO2 emissions compliance.
buyer: IHS Markit Ltd. (INFO:$4,589.00)
UK-based IHS Markit is a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide. The company delivers next-generation information, analytics and solutions to customers in business, finance and government. "
 target: Novation Analytics
Novation Analytics provides software solutions, data analysis and advisory services, focusing on vehicle energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions. Novation's ENERGY software provides full-vehicle simulation and competitive and regulatory analysis for product planners, engineers and regulators.
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announced 9/12/2019 via PR Newswire

ANSYS, Inc., will acquire Livermore Software Technology Corporation

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synopsis: ANSYS, the global leader and innovator of engineering simulation software, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Livermore Software Technology Corporation (LSTC), the premier provider of explicit dynamics and other advanced finite element analysis technology.
buyer: ANSYS, Inc. (ANSS:$1,906.72)
ANSYS is the global leader in engineering simulation. They bring clarity and insight to their customer's most complex design challenges through the broadest portfolio of fast, accurate and reliable simulation tools. "
 target: Livermore Software Technology Corporation
Livermore Software Technology Corporation is the premier provider of explicit dynamics and other advanced finite element analysis technology. LS-DY­NA is a gen­er­al-pur­pose fi­nite el­e­ment pro­gram ca­pa­ble of sim­u­lat­ing com­plex re­al world prob­lems.
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closed 7/2/2012 via BNC Analysis

Cadence Design Systems, Inc., acquired Sigrity, Inc.

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synopsis: Cadence Design Systems, Inc., a leader in global electronic design innovation, announced it has acquired Sigrity, Inc., a leading signal and power integrity technology provider. Sigrity develops and globally supports advanced software analysis solutions to ensure power integrity and signal integrity in chips, packages and printed circuit boards.
buyer: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS:$2,682.89)
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. develops electronic design automation software and hardware for worldwide. Its products and services are used to design and develop integrated circuits (ICs), and electronics systems. "
 target: Sigrity, Inc.
Sigrity develops and globally supports advanced software analysis solutions to ensure power integrity and signal integrity in chips, packages and printed circuit boards; and physical design tools for single die and SiP implementations.
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closed 4/16/2021 via BusinessWire

Cadence Design Systems, acquired Pointwise, Inc.

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synopsis: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has acquired Pointwise, Inc., a leader in mesh generation for computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The addition of Pointwise’s technologies and experienced team supports the Cadence Intelligent System Design strategy and further broadens its system analysis portfolio.
buyer: Cadence Design Systems (CDNS:$2,682.89)
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays a role in integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment and computer systems."
 target: Pointwise, Inc.
Pointwise is a provider of mesh generation software for computational fluid dynamics applications. The company's software is used by expert analysts to achieve accurate representations of designs for analysis, leading to superior product quality and performance at a reduced engineering cost.
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announced 1/20/2021 via BusinessWire

Cadence Design Systems, will acquire NUMECA International

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synopsis: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NUMECA International, a leader in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), mesh generation, multi-physics simulation and optimization.
buyer: Cadence Design Systems (CDNS:$2,682.89)
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays a role in integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment and computer systems."
 target: NUMECA International
NUMECA is recognized as a worldwide provider of innovative computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software, optimization and heat transfer technologies.
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closed 8/12/2020 via Company Press Release

Cadence Design Systems, acquired inspectAR

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synopsis: Cadence Design Systems, a leader in electronic design automation software and services, has acquired inspectAR, a Canadian augmented reality (AR) tool that accelerates the development, assembly and reworking of circuit boards. inspectAR uses AR to map out complicated electronics, labelling a circuit board’s schematics on a screen in real-time.
buyer: Cadence Design Systems (CDNS:$2,682.89)
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays a role in integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment and computer systems."
 target: inspectAR
inspectAR is a Canadian augmented reality (AR) tool that accelerates the development, assembly, debugging and reworking of circuit boards. inspectAR uses AR to map out complicated electronics, labelling a circuit board’s schematics on a screen in real-time.
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closed 2/14/2020 via Yahoo, Inc.

Cadence Design Systems, acquired Integrand Software, Inc.

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synopsis: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has acquired Integrand Software, Inc., a company that provides electronic design software used to design high frequency, RF and Mixed Signal complex integrated circuits (ICs) for the global semiconductor and electronics industries.
buyer: Cadence Design Systems (CDNS:$2,682.89)
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays a role in integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment and computer systems."
 target: Integrand Software, Inc.
Integrand Software, Inc. provides electronic design software used to design high frequency, RF and Mixed Signal complex integrated circuits (ICs) for the global semiconductor and electronics industries.
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announced 12/2/2019 via BusinessWire

Cadence Design Systems, will acquire AWR Corporation

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synopsis: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. will acquire AWR Corporation from National Instruments (NI). AWR is an industry leader in high-frequency RF EDA software technology and will bring a highly talented RF team to Cadence. AWR software is used by microwave and RF engineers to design wireless products for complex, high-frequency RF applications.
buyer: Cadence Design Systems (CDNS:$2,682.89)
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays a role in integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment and computer systems."
 target parent: National Instruments Corporation
target: AWR Corporation
AWR Corporation, the innovation leader in high-frequency EDA software, dramatically reduces development time and cost for products employed in wireless, high-speed wired, broadband, aerospace and defense and electro-optical applications.
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closed 4/28/2016 via PR Newswire

Cadence Design Systems, acquired Rocketick Technologies

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synopsis: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Rocketick Technologies Ltd., an Israel based pioneer and leading provider of multicore parallel simulation. The Rocketick solution is proven and used by numerous marquee systems and semiconductor companies in the mobile, server and graphics domains.
buyer: Cadence Design Systems (CDNS:$2,682.89)
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays a role in integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment and computer systems."
 target: Rocketick Technologies
Rocketick's market-leading technology achieves linear speed-up by parallelizing simulation on standard x86-based multicore servers, providing automated partitioning across designs and testbenches, and the flexibility to direct simulations to server farm resources ranging from one to 64 cores.
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closed 6/16/2014 via PR Newswire

Cadence Design Systems, acquired Jasper Design Automation Inc.

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synopsis: Cadence Design Systems, Inc., a leader in global electronic design innovation, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Jasper Design Automation, Inc., a market and technology leader in the fast-growing formal analysis sector.
buyer: Cadence Design Systems (CDNS:$2,682.89)
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. develops electronic design automation software and hardware for worldwide. Its products and services are used to design and develop integrated circuits (ICs), and electronics systems. "
 target: Jasper Design Automation Inc.
Jasper Design Automation is a privately-held Electronic Design Automation (EDA) company leveraging formal technologies to deliver high value/high ROI solutions for the design and verification of electronic systems and semiconductors.
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closed 2/18/2014 via PR Newswire

Cadence Design Systems, acquired Forte Design Systems

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synopsis: Cadence Design Systems, Inc., a leader in global electronic design innovation, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Forte Design Systems, a provider of SystemC-based high-level synthesis (HLS) and arithmetic IP.
buyer: Cadence Design Systems (CDNS:$2,682.89)
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. develops electronic design automation software and hardware for worldwide. Its products and services are used to design and develop integrated circuits (ICs), and electronics systems. "
 target: Forte Design Systems
Forte Design Systems is a leading provider of software products that enable design at a higher level of abstraction and improve design results. It allows design teams creating complex electronic chips and systems to reduce their overall design and verification time.
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announced 3/11/2013 via Market Wire

Cadence Design Systems, will acquire Tensilica

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synopsis: Cadence Design Systems, Inc., a leader in global electronic design innovation, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tensilica, Inc., a leader in dataplane processing IP. Tensilica provides high-performance, low-power 32-bit processor cores for system-on-a-chip (SOC) designs.
buyer: Cadence Design Systems (CDNS:$2,682.89)
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. develops electronic design automation software and hardware for worldwide. Its products and services are used to design and develop integrated circuits (ICs), and electronics systems. "
 target: Tensilica
Tensilica, Inc. is the leader in dataplane processor IP core licensing with over 200 licensees. Tensilica provides high-performance, low-power 32-bit processor cores for system-on-a-chip (SOC) designs. Tensilica’s processors are the engines in SOC designs.
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closed 7/2/2012 via BNC Analysis

Cadence Design Systems, Inc., acquired Sigrity, Inc.

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synopsis: Cadence Design Systems, Inc., a leader in global electronic design innovation, announced it has acquired Sigrity, Inc., a leading signal and power integrity technology provider. Sigrity develops and globally supports advanced software analysis solutions to ensure power integrity and signal integrity in chips, packages and printed circuit boards.
buyer: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS:$2,682.89)
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. develops electronic design automation software and hardware for worldwide. Its products and services are used to design and develop integrated circuits (ICs), and electronics systems. "
 target: Sigrity, Inc.
Sigrity develops and globally supports advanced software analysis solutions to ensure power integrity and signal integrity in chips, packages and printed circuit boards; and physical design tools for single die and SiP implementations.
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closed 7/12/2011 via Market Wire

Cadence Design Systems, Inc., acquired Azuro Inc.

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synopsis: Cadence Design Systems has acquired Azuro, a company that has pioneered a paradigm shift in the digital implementation and optimization of next-generation SoCs. It offers clock concurrent optimization technology, which delivers superior capabilities for designers faced with increasing performance, power and area challenges.
buyer: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS:$2,682.89)
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. develops electronic design automation software and hardware for worldwide. Its products and services are used to design and develop integrated circuits (ICs), and electronics systems. "
 target: Azuro Inc.
Azuro, Inc. is an electronic design automation (EDA) software company selling software tools to design digital semiconductor chips. The company's unique technology makes chips faster, reduces chip power and dramatically accelerates chip time to market.
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closed 6/18/2010 via Market Wire

Denali Software, Inc. merged with Cadence Design Systems, Inc.,

See 4 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cadence Design Systems, Inc., a leader in global electronics design innovation, announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Denali Software, Inc., a Sunnyvale, Calif.-based provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software and intellectual property (IP).
buyer: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS:$2,682.89)
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence to design, verify, and implement advanced semiconductors, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. "
 target: Denali Software, Inc.
Denali is a world-leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) tools, intellectual property (IP), software and design platforms for system-on-chip (SoC) design and verification.
price ($mm)
$315
rev ($mm)
$42
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
7.5x
EV / EBITDA
closed 4/7/2005 via BusinessWire

Cadence Design Systems, Inc., acquired Verisity, Ltd.

See 5260 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Verisity, Ltd., a Mountain View, Calif.-based provider of verification process automation (VPA) solutions.
buyer parent: Motorola, Inc.
buyer: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS:$2,682.89)
Cadence is the largest supplier of electronic design technologies, methodology services, and design services. Cadence solutions are used to accelerate and manage the design of semiconductors, computer systems, networking and telecommunications equipment, consumer electronics, and a variety of other "
 target: Verisity, Ltd.
Verisity, is the leading supplier of Verification Process Automation (VPA) solutions. Verisity’s best-in-class technology and methodologies address one of the most challenging business issues electronics companies face—verification.
price ($mm)
$243
rev ($mm)
$53
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
4.6x
EV / EBITDA
announced 11/20/2017 via Company Press Release

Siemens AG, will acquire Solido Design Automation Inc.

See 489 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Siemens has entered into an agreement to acquire Saskatoon, Canada-based Solido Design Automation Inc., a leading provider of variation-aware design and characterization software to semiconductor companies worldwide.
buyer: Siemens AG (DB:SIE:$64,691.00)
Siemens AG is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. The company is active in more than 200 countries, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. "
 target: Solido Design Automation Inc.
Solido Design Automation Inc. is a leading provider of variation-aware design and characterization software to technology companies worldwide, enabling them to design, verify, and manufacture more competitive products than ever before.
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closed 10/7/2011 via PR Newswire

Synopsys, Inc., acquired Extreme DA Corp.

See 319 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, has completed the acquisition of Extreme DA™, a privately held company that develops software to improve integrated circuit design performance, power consumption and manufacturing yields.
buyer: Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS:$4,504.13)
Synopsys, Inc. is the world leader in electronic design automation (EDA) software for semiconductor design. The company delivers technology-leading semiconductor design and verification platforms and IC manufacturing software products to the global electronics market. "
 target: Extreme DA Corp.
Extreme DA is a privately held electronic design automation (EDA) company focused on variation-aware parametric yield analysis, optimization, and specification sign-off of integrated circuit (IC) designs before transfer to manufacturing.
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closed 10/10/2019 via GlobeNewswire

Altair Engineering Inc., acquired Polliwog Co. Ltd.

See 332 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Altair, a global technology company providing solutions in product development, high-performance computing and data analytics, announced the acquisition of Polliwog Co. Ltd., a high-tech software company based near Seoul, providing EDA software to the rapidly growing electronics industry.
buyer: Altair Engineering Inc. (ALTR:$532.18)
Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the areas of product development, high performance computing and data intelligence. It enables organizations to compete more effectively in a connected world while creating a more sustainable future. "
 target: Polliwog Co. Ltd.
Established in 2000, Polliwog has provided the global electronics industry with unique sets of Electronic Design Automation software allowing the users to efficiently verify and evaluate their product designs. They are based in South Korea.
price ($mm)
$27*
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closed 4/15/2009 via BusinessWire

EMA Design Automation, Inc., acquired DesignAdvance

See 324 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: EMA Design Automation, a full-service provider of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) solutions, announced that it has acquired DesignAdvance and all of its intellectual property.
buyer: EMA Design Automation, Inc.
EMA Design Automation offers leading product development solutions including electronic design automation tools, a complete range of product lifecycle management systems, consulting services, training, and technical support. "
 target: DesignAdvance
DesignAdvance Systems Inc. develops innovative electronic design software tools that reduce the amount of time it takes to design electrical and mechanical products.
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closed 2/14/2020 via Yahoo, Inc.

Cadence Design Systems, acquired Integrand Software, Inc.

See 237 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. has acquired Integrand Software, Inc., a company that provides electronic design software used to design high frequency, RF and Mixed Signal complex integrated circuits (ICs) for the global semiconductor and electronics industries.
buyer: Cadence Design Systems (CDNS:$2,682.89)
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays a role in integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment and computer systems."
 target: Integrand Software, Inc.
Integrand Software, Inc. provides electronic design software used to design high frequency, RF and Mixed Signal complex integrated circuits (ICs) for the global semiconductor and electronics industries.
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closed 6/28/2017 via Market Wire

Verific Design Automation, acquired Invionics Software Inc.

See 237 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Verific Design Automation, the recognized leader of SystemVerilog, VHDL and UPF Parser Platforms in production and development use throughout the semiconductor industry, announced it acquired the INVIO product line from Invionics Software. Invionics Software provides electronic design automation (EDA) tools and flows.
buyer: Verific Design Automation
Verific Design Automation, with offices in Alameda, Calif., and Kolkata, India, provides SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL and UPF Parser Platforms that enable project groups to develop advanced electronic design automation (EDA) products quickly and cost effectively. "
 target: Invionics Software Inc.
Invionics Software provides electronic design automation (EDA) tools and flows through their INVIO product line. Their products include IC design tools, hardware IP and EDA development platforms.
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announced 6/14/2017 via Company Press Release

Paripath will be merged with Silvaco, Inc.,

See 257 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Silvaco, Inc., a leading electronic design automation provider of software tools, has agreed to merge with Paripath, Inc., an electronic design automation software company. Paripath provides software and services for standard cell characterization, custom cell characterization, memory characterization and IP characterization.
buyer: Silvaco, Inc.
Silvaco, Inc. is a leading Electronic Design Automation provider of software tools used for process and device development and for analog/mixed-signal, power IC and memory design. Silvaco has enabled customers to bring products to market at reduced cost and in the shortest time. "
 target: Paripath
Paripath, Inc. is an electronic design automation software company. Paripath provides software and services for standard cell characterization, custom cell characterization, memory characterization and IP characterization.
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closed 6/28/2016 via Company Press Release

Autodesk, Inc., acquired CAD-Software EAGLE

See 228 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Premier Farnell announces that, together with its wholly owned subsidiary Celdis Limited, it has completed the sale of Cadsoft Computer GmbH and the assets used in connection with the sale of Cadsoft products in the US to a subsidiary of Autodesk Inc. Cadsoft is a software development business that produces electronics design software.
buyer: Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK:$4,386.40)
Autodesk, Inc., is a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio of 3D software for global markets across the manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and entertainment industries. "
 target parent: Premier Farnell plc
target: CAD-Software EAGLE
CadSoft Computer GmbH and CadSoft Computer US (a trading division of Newark Corporation) are part of Premier Farnell plc. group of companies. CadSoft specializes in the development of the popular CAD-Software EAGLE used by design engineers worldwide for more than 25 years.
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closed 6/2/2016 via Company Press Release

InfiniScale S.A., acquired edXact

See 228 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Silvaco, Inc. announced its wholly owned French subsidiary, Infiniscale SA, a leading provider of EDA solutions for variation-aware design of standard cells, memory, analog/RF and mixed-signal products, has acquired a majority stake in edXact, an innovator in parasitic reduction for integrated circuits.
buyer parent: Silvaco, Inc.
buyer: InfiniScale S.A.
Grenoble, France-based Infiniscale SA is a leading provider of EDA solutions for variation-aware design of standard cells, memory, analog/RF and mixed-signal products. Its products include ICLys and CALys. "
 target: edXact
EdXact develops and markets electronic design automation tools for physical verification applications. The company provides a suite of software solutions for complex integrated circuit and system-on-chip (SOC) designs to physical verification teams in microelectronics and semiconductor industries.
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closed 12/16/2015 via Company Press Release

Silvaco, Inc., acquired InfiniScale S.A.

See 228 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Silvaco, Inc., a leading EDA provider of software tools used for process and device development and for analog/mixed-signal, power IC and memory design, announced the acquisition of Grenoble, France-based Infiniscale SA, a leading provider of EDA solutions for variation-aware design of standard cells, memory, analog/RF and mixed-signal products.
buyer: Silvaco, Inc.
Silvaco, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the leading supplier of Technology Computer Aided Design (TCAD) software, and a major supplier of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software for circuit simulation and design of analog, mixed-signal and RF integrated circuits. "
 target: InfiniScale S.A.
Grenoble, France-based Infiniscale SA is a leading provider of EDA solutions for variation-aware design of standard cells, memory, analog/RF and mixed-signal products. Its products include ICLys and CALys.
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closed 3/19/2015 via Company Press Release

Silvaco, Inc., acquired Invarian, Inc.

See 79 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Silvaco, Inc., a leading provider of TCAD, circuit simulation, and IC CAD software tools, announced that it has acquired Invarian, Inc., a recognized leader in block-level to full-chip sign-off analysis for complex, high-performance integrated circuits (ICs).
buyer: Silvaco, Inc.
Silvaco, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is the leading supplier of Technology Computer Aided Design (TCAD) software, and a major supplier of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software for circuit simulation and design of analog, mixed-signal and RF integrated circuits. "
 target: Invarian, Inc.
Invarian delivers a suite of tools devised for accurate and effective analysis of designs from IP to block to chip level designs.
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closed 5/27/2013 via Reuters

Mentor Graphics Corporation, purchased Photomask & Lithography Software Products from SoftJin Technologies Private Limited

See 228 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mentor Graphics Corporation, a US-based technology firm, has acquired the photomask and lithography related software products business of Bangalore-based SoftJin Technologies Pvt Ltd for an undisclosed amount.
buyer: Mentor Graphics Corporation (MENT:$1,282.47)
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world’s most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. "
 seller: SoftJin Technologies Private Limited
SoftJin's photomask and lithography related software products includes all SoftJin's Post Layout Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software products: Nirmaan Software Development Toolkit, NxDAT Defect Analysis Tool and NxMDP Mask Data Preparation Tool Suite.
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closed 2/22/2012 via PR Newswire

Synopsys, Inc., acquired Magma Design Automation Inc

See 228 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, has completed its acquisition of Magma® Design Automation Inc., a provider of chip design software headquartered in San Jose, California.
buyer: Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS:$4,504.13)
Synopsys, Inc. is a world leader in electronic design automation, supplying the global electronics market with the software, intellectual property and services used in semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing. "
 target: Magma Design Automation Inc (LAVA:$139.29)
Magma Design Automation develops software for electronic design automation, enabling integrated circuit designers to meet critical time-to-market objectives, improve chip performance and handle multimillion-gate designs.
price ($mm)[EV]
$516 [$490]
rev ($mm)
$146
EBITDA ($mm)
$18
EV / rev
3.4x
EV / EBITDA
28.4x
closed 9/24/2009 via AP - Associated Press

Premier Farnell plc, acquired CadSoft Computer GmbH

See 228 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Premier Farnell plc, the leading multi-channel, high service distributor supporting millions of engineers and purchasing professionals worldwide, announces the acquisition of CadSoft Computer GmbH, a well established market leader for over 20 years, and its EAGLE™ brand of electronic design engineer CAD software.
buyer: Premier Farnell plc
Premier Farnell plc is a leading high service, multi-channel distributor of electronic, and industrial products and specialist services. It goes to market with a stocked range of 450,000+ products, and access to 4,000,000 more items from 3,500 top manufacturers. "
 target: CadSoft Computer GmbH
CadSoft Computer GmbH are the makers of the EAGLE™ brand of electronic design engineer CAD software.
price ($mm)[EV]
$10 [$10]
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closed 3/17/2009 via BusinessWire

SpringSoft, Inc., acquired Certess, Inc.

See 228 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SpringSoft, Inc., a global supplier of specialized IC design software, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Certess, Inc., creators of the Certitude™ Functional Qualification solution.
buyer: SpringSoft, Inc.
Headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Springsoft is the largest Electronic Design Automation (EDA) company based in Asia, and the first to be publically traded. Springsoft pioneered the debug automation technology underlying the Novas product line, introducing the Debussy® debug system in 1997. "
 target: Certess, Inc.
Certess, Inc. is the only electronic design automation company providing functional qualification products for companies that create and integrate complex design blocks for systems on a chip (SoCs) or intellectual property (IP).
price ($mm)
$13
rev ($mm)
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closed 5/20/2014 via BNC Analysis

Mentor Graphics Corporation, acquired Nimbic, Inc

See 458 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mentor Graphics announced that it has acquired Nimbic, a leading provider of Maxwell-accurate, 3D full-wave electromagnetic simulation solutions. Nimbic's high-performance high-end simulation capability and ability to accurately calculate complex electromagnetic fields will expand and strengthen Mentor's chip-package-board simulation portfolio.
buyer: Mentor Graphics Corporation (MENT:$1,282.47)
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world’s most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. "
 target: Nimbic, Inc
Nimbic is a leading provider of Maxwell-accurate, 3D full-wave electromagnetic simulation solutions. Nimbic's nWave 3D field solver enables signal integrity, power integrity and EMI analysis for chip-package-board design.
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closed 5/24/2017 via GlobeNewswire

Altair Engineering Inc., acquired MODELiiS

See 457 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Altair, a company focused on the development and broad application of simulation technology to synthesize and optimize designs, processes and decisions for improved business performance, has acquired MODELiiS, a supplier of electronic design automation software for circuit modeling, system design and simulation tools based in Grenoble, France.
buyer: Altair Engineering Inc. (ALTR:$532.18)
Altair is focused on the development and broad application of simulation technology to synthesize and optimize designs, processes and decisions for improved business performance. "
 target parent: EASii IC
target: MODELiiS
MODELiiS is a supplier of electronic design automation software for circuit modeling, system design and simulation tools based in Grenoble, France. Their main products simulate C code behavior for various chips and include a very high-performance SPICE circuit simulator.
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announced 8/30/2021 via BNC Analysis

ANSYS, Inc., will acquire Zemax

See 74 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ansys. Inc. announced it plans to acquire Kirkland, Washington-based Zemax, a high-performance optical imaging system simulation company. Ansys said Zemax aligns with its growing portfolio of simulating optical- and photonics-enabled products.
buyer: ANSYS, Inc. (ANSS:$1,906.72)
Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation. By offering the best and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software, Ansys helps companies solve the most complex design challenges and create products limited only by imagination. "
 target parent: EQT AB
target: Zemax
Zemax enables its customers to more efficiently and accurately design optical components through its physics-based optimization and design software. Zemax helps companies achieve a qualified design more efficiently by streamlining the workflow between optical and mechanical engineers.
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closed 5/19/2021 via PR Newswire

ANSYS, Inc., acquired Phoenix Integration

See 123 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ansys has acquired Phoenix Integration, Inc., the premier provider of software that enables model-based engineering and model-based systems engineering. The acquisition will expand the scope of Ansys' solution offering, enabling users to connect a range of engineering tools in multi-tool workflows for broad and robust model-based engineering.
buyer: ANSYS, Inc. (ANSS:$1,906.72)
Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation. By offering the best and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software, Ansys helps companies solve the most complex design challenges and create products limited only by imagination. "
 target: Phoenix Integration
Phoenix Integration’s ModelCenter is the framework for Model Based Engineering. ModelCenter is a vendor-neutral software platform for creating and automating multi-tool workflows, optimizing product designs, and enabling Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
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closed 3/18/2020 via PR Newswire

Hexagon AB, acquired CAEfatigue Limited

See 310 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Hexagon AB, a global leader in sensor, software, and autonomous solutions, has acquired CAEfatigue Limited, a UK-based provider of mechanical fatigue simulation solutions used to improve manufacturing product design, quality, and reliability. CAEfatigue's fatigue research team will operate as part of Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division.
buyer: Hexagon AB (OM:HEXA B:$4,341.10)
Hexagon is a global provider of information technologies that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications. Hexagon’s solutions integrate sensors, software, domain knowledge, and customer workflows into ecosystems that deliver actionable information. "
 target: CAEfatigue Limited
UK-based CAEfatigue Limited is a provider of mechanical fatigue simulation solutions used to improve manufacturing product design, quality, and reliability. The company's software suite uses frequency-domain response for a faster, more accurate analysis of the qualitative behavior of systems.
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Ticker: SWX:IFCN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INFICON
INFICON
INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and advanced process control software that enhance productivity and quality in sophisticated industrial vacuum processes.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$406.34
EBITDA ($mm)
$96.68
EBIT ($mm)
$84.01
Net Income ($mm)
$68.50
Employees
1095
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Ticker: XMTR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Xometry
Xometry
Xometry is a leading digital marketplace for on-demand manufacturing, transforming one of the largest industries in the world. Xometry uses its proprietary technology to create a marketplace that enables buyers to efficiently source on-demand manufactured parts and assemblies.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$189.22
EBITDA ($mm)
($40.72)
EBIT ($mm)
($43.89)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
386
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Ticker: CDNS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cadence Design Systems
Cadence Design Systems
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. develops electronic design automation software and hardware for worldwide. Its products and services are used to design and develop integrated circuits (ICs), and electronics systems.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$2,682.89
EBITDA ($mm)
$800.42
EBIT ($mm)
$654.77
Net Income ($mm)
$590.64
Employees
8800
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Ticker: SNPS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Synopsys, Inc.
Synopsys, Inc.
Synopsys, Inc. is the Silicon to Software partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications. Synopsys is a leader in electronic design automation and semiconductor IP, and in software quality and security testing with its Coverity solutions.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$4,504.13
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,173.51
EBIT ($mm)
$958.78
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: ASX:ALU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Altium Ltd.
Altium Ltd.
Altium creates the tools designers need to help them make the most of modern technologies, successfully manage projects, and deliver connected, intelligent products.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$110.90
EBITDA ($mm)
$35.80
EBIT ($mm)
$32.00
Net Income ($mm)
$28.10
Employees
403
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Ticker: NATI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National Instruments Corporation
National Instruments Corporation
National Instruments ("NI") is transforming the way engineers and scientists design, prototype and deploy systems for measurement, automation and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with off-the-shelf software such as NI LabVIEW and modular cost-effective hardware.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$1,312.47
EBITDA ($mm)
$162.42
EBIT ($mm)
$99.45
Net Income ($mm)
$15.50
Employees
7000
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Ticker: ALTR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Altair Engineering Inc.
Altair Engineering Inc.
Altair transforms design and decision making by applying simulation, machine learning and optimization throughout product life cycles. Their broad portfolio of simulation technology and patented units-based software licensing model enable Simulation-Driven Innovation for their customers.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$532.18
EBITDA ($mm)
$43.04
EBIT ($mm)
$17.39
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
3050
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Ticker: ENXTPA:DSY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dassault Systemes SA
Dassault Systemes SA
Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations. Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$5,318.32
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,369.79
EBIT ($mm)
$1,150.02
Net Income ($mm)
$835.65
Employees
20000
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Ticker: ENXTBR:AGFB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agfa Group
Agfa is a Belgian-German multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, and distributes analogue and digital imaging products and systems, as well as IT solutions.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$3,012.33
EBITDA ($mm)
$212.08
EBIT ($mm)
$155.36
Net Income ($mm)
$45.62
Employees
9840
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Ticker: ANSS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ANSYS, Inc.
ANSYS, Inc.
ANSYS is the global leader of engineering simulation software. ANSYS brings clarity and insight to customers' complex design challenges through fast, accurate and reliable engineering simulation. Their technology enables organizations to predict that their products will thrive in the real world.
year
2022
rev ($mm)
$1,906.72
EBITDA ($mm)
$634.63
EBIT ($mm)
$527.76
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: TSE:6947
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Zuken Inc.
Zuken's proprietary software and services have provided wide-reaching support for various manufacturing processes. These software and services are utilized by corporations across the globe engaged in the development of electronics, automobiles, industrial machinery and other cutting-edge products.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$233.05
EBITDA ($mm)
$33.46
EBIT ($mm)
$25.82
Net Income ($mm)
$19.65
Employees
1267
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