Cadence to Acquire Hexagon’s Design & Engineering Business, Accelerating Expansion in Physical AI and System Design and Analysis

(NASDAQ:CDNS) SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cadence (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Design & Engineering (“D&E”) business of Hexagon AB, which includes its MSC Software business—a pioneer in engineering simulation and analysis solutions. This acquisition accelerates Cadence’s Intelligent System Design™ strategy, significantly expanding the Cadence® System Design & Analysis portfolio and reinforcing its commitment to delivering comprehe